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Old-Timers Corner in Texas Town and Courtroom Jabber
A first person reminiscence recalls the northeast Ford and Main corners held by ole man Turner and Mr. Kerr in a Texas town. A courthouse scuffle over a political dispute ends with a humorous fine and a street verdict, followed by reflections on Dutchman terms and local language.
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Pat’s Feed Store
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Ford and
Main
Ole Man Turner
Mr. Kerr
Mister’ Handle
Home State Bank
Blue Bonnet
Ford
Tapp
McDougal
Turner
Squire Mayer
Ole Turner
Texas
Ma Ferguson
Jim
Jim Ferguson
Squire
Wimberley Hills
C.W. Wimberley
Hays County
Wimberley