Indian scare of 1881 told as local legend through Stall’s account
A fragmented reminiscence from Collingsworth county recounts the so called Indian scare of 1881. Eye witness Stall describes Indians near Quanah and a panic that spread to Wellington Salisbury and Memphis. Reports contradict Texas Ranger involvement while detailing rumor, pursuit, and defensive preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah
le Couch
Collingsworth County
Childress
Wellington
Texas Rangers
Texas
Stall
Y. W. Myers
J. W. Gribble
JA. Mahan
Will Porig
Colinpsaworthy
Redskills
Salisbury
Memphis
FL. Worth
Pearl City Ghost Tale At Centennial Meet Recounted
Eyewitness Mr Stall recalls a scare that began with fear in Pearl City amid a cow herd sighting near Johnson dugout. He recounts townsfolk fleeing and a pony accident on the Salisbury road, noting reactions and supposed motives behind the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stall
Indian Horror Haunts Huddleston and vanishes into prairie
A haunting tale recalls Huddleston fleeing after fear of Indians, moving from a Texas farm to a Panhandle area, then disappearing after his wife urged him to leave Callingsworth county. The era’s fear and a late marriage anecdote mingle with odd noble tidbits and a stray note about a German attic discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Waddleston
John Woodaward
Huddleston
Johnson
Dugey
Taddleston
Sittine
Bell
Neator
Red Glenn
Hudgeston
Callingsworth County
Hil County
Texas
Panhandle
Callingsworth
Places Open For Marine Entries In Dallas August
The United States Marine Corps Recruiting Office announces an increased first enlistment age to 28 years for August only. The Dallas District including Oklahoma and Texas may enlist 25 men that month. Recruits are transferred to San Diego training center. Literature on duties and opportunities available at room 822 Allen Building Dallas. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Corps
Allen Building
Commerce Street
Dalas
Texas
U.S. Marine Corps
Dallas
Oklahoma
San Diego
California
Marine Corps
Snd
Commercce Street
Pallas
Williams Sl L.K. Formuls touted by Wichita hotel man
A Texan Hotel spokesman claims kidney trouble improved after using Williams Sl L.K. Formuls. He says sleepless nights eased, meals improved, and that the product cleansed his system while other medicines failed. The ad promises refunds if first bottle fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dore
John T. Dunford
Texan
Wichita Pass
Williams Sn L.K. Formuls
Con Ghulty
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A Meriepgten
Thur
Angi
Fie Rai
Collingsworth
Texas Panhandle
Queens
Pearl City
Iter Hu
Wnd
Diicouk
Touth
Marybeth McGurk
Chicago
Mildred Hreh
St. Louis
Dorothy Whitt
Metiterd
Mildred Wilkinms
Chicaa
Martha Bergersen
Sylvester Vachee
Ainey
Benearis
Andes
Germany
Aly Oyer
eHlineton
Williams
Kelly
OLD Settlers
Holton
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