Tragic Texas Kidnapping and Double Homicide Report
Archives of Bexar notes a brutal attack in Texas as Mrs Hibbits and her two children are killed and the husband murdered during a wagon robbery. The abductors then confined Mrs Hibbits and moved the surviving child toward the river before fleeing on foot toward Austin. The mother escaped at Shoal Creek and sought aid, guiding a rescue effort to the Coolarto area after a harrowing night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Mbrary
Tess
Burma Naliics
Ivagaee
Suesenti Coloriso
Arobin
Hithine
Mrs. Hibbins
Liem
Aibbigis
Usemselves
Austin
Hibchild
Ervek Suites
Shoal Creek
Coolarto
Rescued Woman Reunites With Son After Ranger Pursuit
After wandering with cattle along the river valley and near exhaustion, Mrs. Hibbins called for help and was found by rangers. She described her captors and was taken to Reuben Hornsby’s home. Captain Tomlinson’s party tracked the Indians, who fled under fire. Two Indians were killed, horses and gear were recovered, and Mrs. Hibbins’ child was safely returned, provoking a flood of emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornsby
Reuben Hornsby
Tomlinson
Midshipman Cook Visits Family After Atlantic Cruise
William L. Cook of the U S Naval Academy spent a visit at his parents home in Annapolis after returning from a voyage across the Atlantic aboard the U S Wyoming. He described a visit to Scotland and Norway and the Land of the Midnight Sun where the sun never fully sets. Other stops included Copenhagen, Gibraltar and Madeira Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Cook
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
G. E. Cook
Atlantic
U. S
Wyoming
Scotland
Norway
William
Copenhagen
Gibraltar
Madeira Island
Bernice Sumpels
Houston
Mrs
Indy Crew
Opis
Clifford Wiese
Jor Anderson
Richard Dipson
Schoul Tly
Clifford
Joe
Arle Lngton
Richard
Abilene
Dallas Swindlers Trick Smith With Real Estate Scheme
Two Dallas men duped by three men posing as real estate agents at the Ervington hotel on South Ervay street. Smith of Gaston Avenue withdrew $2,100 as proof of good faith for a $5,000 deal, then the trio fled in a waiting car after the supposed buyer signaled. Nearby social notes mention visitors and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
a + & gang
Smith
Gaston Avenue
Ft. Worth
Ervington Hotel
South Ervay Street
News
Looking Backward Items From the Eagle Lake Area
Seventeen items from September 23 1911 note O R Davis buying a Maxwell, W C Sanders returning to Eagle Lake, Kolberg and Anderson selling magnolia figs, Eldridge station agent Will Cherry purchasing a typewriter, J C Westmoreland buying in-town groceries, W H Ruther and Jamly heading to San Antonio for Southern Pacific work, Harry Landa reopening a restaurant, George Benkes breaking his arm again, Leon D Brown dying near Eagle Lake, Nathaniel Matthews death in Virginia, J R Wooten selling cotton, and quotations for Southern Rice Growers’ Association grain. Also mentions education moves for Ruth Johnson Lorease Carey and Ray Munn Pitegerald, and local civic notes on Abbe and McCreary families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Davis
F. A. Hoeninghaus
W. c. Sanders
Altair
Eagle Lake
Southern Rice Growers’ Association
Kolberg & Anderson
Satsuma Ridge
Will Cherry
Santa Fe
Jamly Will
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Rex
Harry Landa
Clrt Shreet
Witl Tave
George Benkes
Columbus
Leon D. Brown
Minneapolis
Minn
J.T. ‘Tracy
Masonic Cemetery
W. A. Rhodes
Minnesota
Gail V. Browtt
Nathaniel Matthews
Virginia
John and
Haynie Matthews
Sidney Neblett
Ea Lake
J. R. Wooten
Honduras
Japan
W. E. Sampson
Red Bugs and Poison Oak Advice From July Progresso Parmer
Remedies against red bugs include rubbing fresh cloves on ankles before exposure and dust or powder in socks to deter bites. For poison oak, wash exposed skin promptly with soap and water and use cooling compresses. Enlist home remedies like baking soda or Epsom salts for skin irritation, and note movements of local visitors planning trips to New York City and College Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progresso
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THEM
Clark Company
Texas Ave
Texas
Face Lake Furniture
Eagle Lake, Texas
Archives OF
Bexar
Brown’s Dairy
Register of Merit
American Jersey Cattle Club
Browns
Lissie
RE Mate
Rank Astin
Wei
Fim Vacek
Weimar
Adolph Vacek
R. L. Hutchings
W. C. Elkins
Fi Thompson
Honey Grove
Phil Eichelberger
Goose Creeks
Mr Thompson
Headlight
Elizabeth Corley
Wyatt Graves
Frank
Alice
Goodrich
Silvertowns
Silvertown
Goodrich de Silvertowns
Uvesaver Golden
Harrison
Mar
Lagle Lake, Texas
Central Power and Light Company
Aish
Dar
T. L. Smith, Jr
Beaune
Ruth Johnson
Texas University
Lorease Carey
Ray Munn Pitegerald
San Jacinto High School
Mr. J. Wright J. R Davidson
College Station
AL & M. College
H. McCreary
Joo Lee
Joo Tee
A. & M. College
J. R. Crehan
Cairo
Ww, Gates
Mynard Ladd Jett
New York City
Willy Maren
Max Mr Gane
Lauda
Oo Orvine
Jett
A & M. College
Texas Gulf
Sulphur Co
MINES
Gulf—Matagorda
Newculf—Wharton
Long Point
Fort Bend
Natlent Bank Bldg
Houston,Texas
Cerraii
Bright
Sorvrces
Pancrust
Plato CO
PairMaid
Prank Stephens CO
Joe Berger
Butterworth’s Grocery
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