Mistaken for a Stranger in Calm Sabbath Evening
An elderly Texas pioneer Jacob Brown recalls lifelong ties with Jasper Curly a veteran of Taylor's army. Curly saved and lost at Buena Vista recounting battles from Palo Alto to Buena Vista. Brown, later wounded at Shiloh, ponders Curly's fate while aging on his Bastrop farm.
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Brown
Curly
Mexico
Buena Vista
Highsmith
Texas Rangers
Jasper Curly
Palo Alto
Reacaca de la Palma
Monterey
Molino del Rey
Churobusco
Shapultepec
Bastrop
Jasper Curly Visits Brown's Settlement in 1842 Hero Tale
Jasper Curly arrives at Brown’s to the reception of Maude Carrie and families. Brown recalls Curly’s role in protecting settlers from Indians and the 1842 crisis when his courage kept Brown’s family alive. Curly shares frontier life, Civil War ties, and news of kin while revisiting the old cabin and battlefield memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly
Brown
Jasper Curry
Nelhghor
Jasper Curly
Jasper
Dark Maude
Carrie
Brown’s
Concho — River
Colorado
New Mexico
Canby
Harriett Lane
San Antonio
Tommy
Bastrop
Austin
Mrs. Brown
Maude
Bastrop Road
Deputy Sheriff Endorses Tanlac for Rheumatism and Liver Trouble
J D Patton of Keefeton Oklahoma and Muskogee County deputy sheriff credits Tanlac with a dramatic recovery from years of rheumatism stomach pain and liver issues After three bottles he reports full weight regain normal sleep restored appetite and renewed energy His wife also buys a bottle as proof of effectiveness The ad lists Fredericksburg Willow City Harper and Eckert retailers.
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J. D. Patton
Keefeton
Okla
Rains County
Texas
Patton
Muskogee County
Oklo
Taniac
Tanlac
Fredericksburg
Haniseh & Payne
Willow City
J. F. Chaney
Harper
O. A. McBeth
Eckert
Lee & Son
Miller of Gonzales Killed Near Muldoon Texas
T C Miller of Gonzales was killed near Muldoon Texas last night when he reportedly fell from a moving train. A train crew found the body and relatives were located with arrangements made for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muldoon
Texas
T. C. Miller
Gonzales
Wendt Farm Sold for 7200 Near Weimar Texas
Weimar Texas December 4 The John Wendt Sr Farm of 100 acres was sold to Henry Hoelsch for 7200 dollars. The farm lies three miles south of Weimar and local realty values in the area are holding up strong.
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Weimar
Texas
John Wendt Sr
Henry Hoelschel
Cotton Loss Totals Millions in McCulloch County
Ginners reports show 4,297 bales ginned in McCulloch County by November 14, compared with 15,351 at the same time last year, a deficit of 11,054 bales and a loss exceeding $1,000,000 in cotton production. Yet employment remains steady as the community aims to resume normal operations in 1918 with continued confidence.
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Brady
Texas
McCulloch
Physicians Mobilization in Texas Announced
Governor Hobby orders mobilization of Texas physicians with Dr Whitten Booth Russ of San Antonio to lead district boards reviewing registrant physicals. Major Townes says districts will handle appeals. State Medical Association counselors from El Paso to Daingerfield meet in Austin to assist setup.
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Austin
Tex
Hobby
Physicians of
Texas
John C. Townes Jr
Whitten Booth Russ
San Antonio
State Medical Association
F. P. Miller
el Paso
J. G. Wright
Big Springs
C. R. Hartscook
Wichita Falls
S. €. Parsons
San Angelo
EF. J. Combe
W. N. Wardlaw
Our Soldier Boys Thank Our Boys Club at Camp Bowie
Alfred Neffendorf writes from Camp Bowie Fort Worth Texas thanking members of Our Boys Club for Thanksgiving boxes sent to Gillespie County soldiers. He extends sincere thanks on behalf of Our Soldier Boys brigade and signs respectfully.
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Camp Bowie
Ft. Worth
Tex
Gillespie County
Fort Worth
Texas
Alfred Neffendorf
Mexican Depredations Reported At Eagle Pass
On December 4 at Eagle Pass Texas about 14 Mexicans attempting to cross the river with cattle were engaged by Joe Schmercher who opened fire from 13 miles north. The Mexicans returned fire and fled across the river, leaving the cattle behind. Earlier, 150 milk cows and 2 mules owned by Mrs. John Boles were stolen. Also noted were well drillers tools and repair equipment made to order.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Joe Schmercher
John Boles
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P. Moore & Co
Taylor
Jacob Brown
Shiloh
Fredericksburg Realty Company
Priess Building
Fredericksburg, Tex
Wendt
Physicians Mobilization
Max T. Henke
Tf Knopp & Schneider
Alfred Klingelhoefer
Gherry Spring
Reliance Roller Mills
Ernst Wilke
Kolmeier & Klier Co
Kolmeier& Klier Co
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