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Fredericksburg Standard in Fredericksburg, Texas

06 Jul 1929

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Fredericksburg Standard

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Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

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Jul 06, 1929

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Gilbert's Stand at the Cienega of Camp Bowie

In 1852 a Texas frontier party led by Bob Gilbert defends a cienega near Camp Bowie against eighteen to twenty Chiricahua Apaches. Mathews is killed, Gilbert wounds several attackers, fights from a cabin, and crawls to safety with a shattered knee. Mathews is buried at the post as Gilbert survives to be rescued at dawn.

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Editor's Note on Mr Gilbert and a historic fight

In a personal letter to Mr J Frank Dobie of the University of Texas Mr Mc Carty recalls meeting Mr Gilbert near the Pecos river around thirty years ago. He notes Gilbert's famed Senega fight and describes the ruined cabin and Gilbert's enduring vigor at an advanced age.

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J. Frank Dobie University of Texas McCarty Mr. Gilbert Penasco Pecos Guadalupes Colorado Senega Gilbert
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Robinson hearing costs state about $10 500

The hearing on charges against Land Commissioner J. T. Robinson cost about $10 500. Representative John Davis of Mesquite said Friday as chair of the expense committee. The hearing ran from June 12 to June 27, with some time spent on legislation. The expense of the committee in the regular session investigating the State Land Office was about $6,000.

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Austin Tex J. T. Robinson John Davis Mesquite Davis State Land Office
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Alamo Land Bill Heads to Governor for Approval

Austin June 28 The bill to appropriate 250000 for land surrounding the Alamo chapel goes to the Governor for approval. It passed the Senate with a million dollar original appropriation and the House adopted the 250000 amendment with the Senate concurring after return.

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Alamo Austin Tex Senate Williamson San Antonio House
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Icyball Owners Say They’d Never Be Without One

A short reader item notes enthusiasm for the Icyball device with owners declaring they would not be without it. The piece emphasizes customer satisfaction and practical use.

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