Frontier memories from Parker and Young counties in Texas
R. E. Tackitt recalls his family’s move to Parker county in 1854, early frontier life, and relations with Native tribes. He describes Delaware and Comanche histories, camp Cooper reservations, and 1859 Baylor militia actions stirring tensions with Indians along the Texas frontiers.
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Parker County
Union
Dover
Pope County
Arkansas
Pleasant Tackett
Kezia F. Tackett
Kezia Bruton
Kentucky
Mississippi
James G. Tackett
Texas
William Penn
Delaware
Philadelphia
Indian Territory
Young
Shackleford County
Camp Cooper
Young County
Graham
Camp Cooper Agency
United States
Kansas River
Red River
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Durango
Mexico
Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Fort Belknap
For Sale 35 Red Cows and Calves in Graford Texas
Auction note lists 35 young red cows with 28 calves and one high grade yearling bull. Price 60 dollars for cows and bull with calves included. Located in Geo C Jones Graford Texas.
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Geo
C, Jones
National Ideals and Now Home Missions Will Promote Them
A Christian Endeavor program outlines national ideals and home mission efforts. Leader Mrs. H. L. Tidwell presides with scripture readings by Ethel Johnson and Mary Wallace. Irene Reed and Mildred Martin provide verses from Galatians Psalms and Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Tidwell
Ethel Johnson
Mary Wallace
Irene Reed
N. L. Tidwell
Tim
Mildred Martin
Strayed Dog Ped: White Bull Terrier with clipped ears
A ten month old white bulldog named Ped is missing. He has a weak pink collar and answers to Ped. A reward is offered. Contact Claud Rutherford in Indiana at phone number 109-12s.
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Claud Rutherford
Diamond stick pin found near Morrison residence
A diamond stick pin was left between J. E. Morrison's residence and the Presbyterian church. Fin will please return to this office for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Morrison
Presbyterian Church
Fin
Two Weeks Meeting at Gooseneck Tabernacle July Second Sunday
A two weeks meeting begins on the second Sunday in July at Gooseneck Tabernacle near Banger led by Eld J W Kelly of San Antonio Church of Christ. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Wizard Wells Health Resort Co promotes a health resort at Wizard Wells old Vineyard Jack County announcing completion of a $4000 building and installation of settling works for mineral water shipments.
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Gooseneck Tabernacle
Banger
Eld. J. W Kelly
San Antonio
Church of Christ
Wizard Wells Health Resort Co
Wizard Wells Old Vineyard
Jack County
Clan Rutherford Offers Three Horse Drafsell For Cash
Three horses from Clan Rutherford are offered for sale for cash. The listing notes a quick sale and emphasizes price and availability.
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Clan
Rutherford
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