The Battle of Dove Creek Discovery
In 1864 Captain Gillentine of Brath county scouting with his ranger company on the upper Brazos followed a large Indian trail southwestward until he found a continuation that led toward conflict and frontier engagement.
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Gillentine
Brath County
Upper
Brazos
Erath, Johnson, Bosque
Hamilton Brown
Coleman
Camp Selman
Stephens County
Catain Gillentine
Buck Barry
Red River
McLean seeks reelection as Judge in 33rd Judicial District
J H McLean announces his candidacy for reelection to the office of Judge of the 33rd Judicial District of Texas subject to the Democratic primaries on July 26, 1924. He asks for voters support and appreciation for their vote.
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Jadical
Texas
J. H. McLean
Thomas and Woodward Named State Senate Candidates
The Standard notes J A Thomas is authorized to announce as a candidate for State Senator for this district and Walter C Woodward is announced as a candidate for State Senator for this district, soliciting support.
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J. A. Thomas
Walter C. Woodward
Local Sheriff Candidates Seek Vote in Gillespie County
Multiple residents announce their candidacy for sheriff in Gillespie County. Emil Staudt Alfred J. Petmecky and Alfred Klaerner seek support for the upcoming November election. Each expresses intent to serve and asks for votes from county residents.
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Emil Staudt
Alfred J. Petmecky
Gillespie County
Alfred Klaerner
Gillespie County Judge and Officials Seek Re-Election
The notice announces Hermann Usener as a candidate for re election as County Judge of Gillespie County on the November ballot. It also lists Albert E. Klett for County Clerk, Alb J. Schmidt for County Treasurer, August M. Jung for Tax Collector, Hy J. Kirchhoff for Tax Assessor, and August D. Stahl for District Clerk of Gillespie County.
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Hermann Usener
Gillespie County
Albert E. Klett
Alb. J. Schmidt
August M. Jung
Hy. J. Kirchhoff
August D. Stahl
Indian War Drift To Texas Frontier Sparks Attack Plan
December to January frontier battle recounts a large Indian foray toward the Texas border. Rangers, led by Captain Gillentine and Captain Totten, chase across Comanche and semi civilized bands, with deaths and a harsh assault on an encampment after a dawn attack. A war council, guarded maneuvers, and a scorched earth policy toward noncombatants are noted, ending with a teaser to continue.
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Captin Gillentine
Comanche
Capitan
James Cunningham
J. A. Wright
Jesse Green
Camp Selman
Fort Chadbourne
Brown
Mosley
Chadbourne
Morton
Fort Chadborne
Totten
Lish Childress
Brown County
Yellow Wolf Canyon
Colorado
P. R. Clark
San Angelo
Fosset
Brown County Company
Lieut
Fossett
Assalt
Texas Legislature amends section 51 of Article 3
The Texas Legislature enacts changes to Section 51 of Article 3 of the Texas Constitution. It states the Legislature may not grant public money to individuals or firms, with exceptions for aid to indigent or disabled Confederate soldiers and sailors, their wives and widows meeting criteria, and certain veterans. The amendment includes provisions on pension eligibility, home establishment, and maintaining married couples, plus an added levy to all other taxes.
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Senate
State of
Texas
Waco
Aeir
Gillespie County Attorney Candidate J T Estill
County voters consider J T Estill as a candidate for Gillespie County Attorney. The notice highlights his bid for the office and invites support from residents in the county.
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Dove Creek
Frontier Times
Bandera, Texas
Indian Territory
North
Concho
J. T. Estill
Texas Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
Citizens Bank
Fredericksburg
Striet
Oscar Krauskopf
Wm. Bierschwale
Max J. Bierschwale
Walter F. Bierschwale
Armstrongs
Linoleum Rugs
Armstrongs Yard
G. H. Houy & Son
Felix W. Maier
Machine Shop
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