Randall County Pioneers and Land Firm Promotion
A feature on early Randall County settlers John Knight and W McClure, detailing Knight’s land purchases and irrigation prospects, McClure’s crop success, and the strong promotion by John Rowan Sr. and Jr. with G S Ballard. The piece urges investments in the Panhandle region and highlights rising land values and agricultural potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowan
G. S. Ballard
J. W Robinson
John Rowan, Jr
Panhandle
Canyon City
Harrison McAfee & Co. Strong Real Estate and Insurance Firm
Claude N. Harrison and Charles R. McAfee lead a growing Randall County firm active in real estate and insurance. They serve buyers and sellers with Fair dealing, study market conditions, and back a Randall County Abstract Company with new systems to double record property conveyances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison, McAfee & Co
Claude N. Harrison
Charles R. MccAfee
Messrs. Harrison and
McAfee
Randall County Abstract Company
Randall County
Harrison
Panhandle settler and county commissioner M S Park retires
M S Park, longtime Randall County figure and former Ulm War veteran, reflects on health driven move to the Panhandle. He recalls establishing ranch life, four sons including David A Park, and his role in building a new county courthouse before planning retirement to enjoy home life after years of public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Conner
Ing
Knight
Margaret Rober
Lanyon
Bomar
I W. McClure
Randall County
McClure
Canyon City
John Rowan
New York State
Johnson County
Wise County
Randall
J. W. Robinson
Missouri
Ness
Cavilla
Milan County
Panhandle
Mr. Park
Washington County
Texas
Jnan
M.S. Park
Ulm
Park
Gastrop Military Institute
Southland
Waul
Texas Legion
Vicksburg
Galveston
David A. Park
First National Bank
Cyrus Kakman
Hatchell
Court House
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John Knight
Mr. Knight
Igis
Iren W. Heller
Hin
W. McClure
Northwest Texas Land Company
United States
Ballard
Cushi
J. Frank Smith
M. S. Park
Mr. S. Pak
Td Grown
Jorn K Fees
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