Rising Tides of Indian Conflict in Young County 1860s
A historical retelling of Young County Texas in 1860 amid secession talk and Comanche raids. Gen Randolph B. Marcy notes depopulation fears as ranger forces engage in the Belknap region. The capture and return of Cynthia Ann Parker after 24 years in captivity links to Quanah Parker, with local survivor Parker Johnson in Miller Bend.
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Young County
Sam Houston
Texas
Jack
Red
Pease
Upper
Brazos
Young
Houston
M. T. Johnson
Great Northwest
Wichita Mountains
Belknap
Johnson
Fort Belknap
Parker’s Fort
Cynthia Ann Parker
Capt
Ross
Cynthia Ann
Nocona
Denton County
Quanah
Aro
Parker Johnson
Miller Bend
Randolph B. Marcy
Gen. Sherman
Marcy
The Leaders Birthday and Fortieth Year Pride
The Leader marks thirty years as the oldest paper in northwest Texas and Dean of county weeklies north of the Texas and Pacific railway. Under current management the print shop is up to date, subscriptions rise without agents, and advertising stands strong. The paper avoids sensationalism, treats all fairly, and pledges a continued steady course in Vol. XXX.
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Texas
Texas and Pacific Railway
Fort Worth
Leader
J. W. Graves
Henrietta Defeats Graham In Three Tight Games
Henrietta won three games against Graham with scores of 5 to 4, 8 to 6, and 4 to 2. Both sides showed moments of solid defense and lapses in hitting, as Henrietta benefited from Morton and White pitching well in two games and Graham’s pitchers, Bow er and Rushing, also contributing.
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Henrietta
Browns
Graham
White
Bower
Ldwin
Hen- Morton
Wetsel
Wright _fr
Ghetta
Morton
Cama
Having a Good Time at the Reunion
A rural essay contrasts types of people at a reunion with observations on how some fail to enjoy themselves. It humorously condemns a man who parks his team against rules, a drinker who ruins his evening, and perpetual worriers, while praising the thousands who simply enjoy shade, conversation, kids playing, and carefree youth.
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Mississippi
Vanderbilt
Hosses
America
Perpetua
Our Trip to Hereford With Northwest Texas Press Meet
The writer recounts attending the 17th annual Northwest Texas Press Association session in Hereford on the 11th and 12th. Descriptions note pleasant climate, women in wraps, men wishing for coats, and a sable night. The group dined at Frank Herr’s home with Mary Fields visiting Linni Herron, referencing local townsfolk and social scenes.
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Northwest
Texa Press Association
Wes
Frank Herr
Mary Fields
Linni Herron
Mary
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Iron Nerve
Dauntless
West
L. S. Ross
Peta Nocona
Pease River
Rule
Hereford
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