Fort Davis Massacre by Indians Near the Border
The article recalls Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County Texas, its frontier history, and a 19th century clash with Apache Viktor Victoria and his warriors. Troops under a white captain faced a coordinated multi‑point attack at the mouth of a canyon, with surrounding Apache positions and brutal close‑range firing, leading to a deadly siege described as a death trap.
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Ireland
Fort Davis
Livermore
Pinetop
Sawtooth
Frank Spraul
Spraul
Victoria
Texas
Mexico
Texas Rangers
New Mexico
Arizona
Green River
Ojinaga
Rio Grande
Ernand
Horder
Leutenant
Found. A Blue Serge Coat
A man’s blue serge coat found and kept for return. Owner may redeem by providing proper identification and paying for this advertisement at the office.
Old grouch top tax payer nickels in weekly box
A colorful local legend recalls a stubborn taxpayer who always drops a nickel in the church collection each Sunday. The speaker notes that in heaven his ledger may be sparse, implying long-standing, parochial stubbornness.
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Evry
May County funds detailed in approving court records
The Court examined and approved the May county funds and treasury balances including Jury Fund 7854.56 Road and Bridge Fund 6775.69 Road Duty Fund 4048.76 General Fund 10175.98. Also notes on Aldebaran size and dark nebulae in Taurus with new dress goods at Schroeder Bros.
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Albert J. Schmidt
Aldebaran
Hyades
Constellation
Taurus
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Schroeder Bros
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