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Frontier Times Magazine
1925
Full Year - 12 Volumes
January Issue
Helped to Blaze the Way for Civilization
Account of early Bosque County settler, W. S. Powell who came to Texas in 1851 at age 15 from Mississippi. Married Miss Sallie Wells. Fought in many Indian battles and Civil War. Col. John S. Ford, McCullough, Tobin, E. A. Palmer, A. M. Truett, and others Captain. E. A. Pamer of Harris, Captain E. R. Hord of Star, A. Nelson of Bosque, Major A. M. Truett of Shelby, Major H. A. Carroll of Henderson. General J. H. Rogers of Cass, and Colonel Sam Bogart of Collins county,
Pioneer Days in the Panhandle –Judge Emanuel Dubbs
Local Judge gives first-hand account of wild early days of settling the panhandle counties. Further Mentions: Ft. Elliott in Wheeler county, Mr. Wilson Harrah, Newt Lock's saloon, Mr. Leach, Mr. Templeton was attorney general and Mr. Roberts was governor at this time, Tascosa, Cone & Edwards, Mr. Poe, Whittaker, Lieut. Flipper, Mr. Rinehart, Tom Riley of Canadian, Toni. Laughlin, Newt Lock of Miami, Texas, Hank Creswell, who had a large cattle ranch oil the Canadian river. Mr. McCormick. Henrietta, Decatur, Mr. Flemming, Mrs. Fletcher Layton, Medina, Texas
Herman Stieler’s Fight with Indians
Fascinating account of 18 year old boy being attacked by Indians between Camp Verde and Comfort, Aug. 3, 1868
The old frontier: events of along ago
Account of Col. George W. Baylor. Last Indian fights in Texas. Murder of Josephus Browning in Stephens Co. Posse hunts and courage of certain pioneer women.
The Pirate’s Buried Gold
Buried Treasure of Belton. Jesse Newton buried treasure in glass jars from robbery in Roundout, Ill. Reed’s Lake? Burgess Lake? Karl Steinheimer from Germany mined great treasure in Mexico, buried it where 3 streams met – Nolan, Lampasas and Leon creeks near Belton – treasure never found – still there maybe?
In the days of Frontier Freighting
By T. U. Taylor. Interesting and detailed account describes horse-freighting in Texas during pioneer days.
Small article on men who predated Austin as Trailblazers of early Texas – 1820
Annie V. Blackburn: refers to Judge William Rabb, J. Duty, R. Kuykendall, Dan Gililland, Thos. Williams, D. Rowals, Judge Cummins, Capt. Christman: Austin followed their trails.
Linking Pioneer Days with the present
By A. W. Young. Describes the culture that evolved around the country Church in Texas during Pioneer Days.
Destruction of the San Saba Mission
175 year old letters (as of 1925) discovered in Mexico which describe the establishment, hardships, life and massacre of San Saba Mission.
J. H. Greenwood, Early Texas Pioneer
Came from Georgia with Family to Texas, 1832 near Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Palestine. Then to Platoon Creek. Along with Gen. Rusk and Gen. Douglas, fought Indians. Murcheson, Patten and Madden, Sadler are other early settlers mentioned in this story.
A Woman’s Escape From The Indians
Woman friend of early W. Texas settlers, Rabb family is taken captive by Indians after bloody murder of Mrs. Rabb. This is the gruesome tale of the horror and the courage. Remarkable 500 mile trek and her incredible equestrian feats during the escape. Remember, this is not fiction, but true history.
When Indians Failed To Take Money
By George Atkinson. Speaks of Newt Atkinson, Palo Pinto County settler. Moved to Keechi Creek and found Indians troublesome. Indians kill Jack and Henry Rowland in Jack Co., Mark Dalton had interesting purse with $9,000 which Indians neglected to seize due to its…
Mustang Grey was a Warrior Bold
Mabry Grey –how he got name "mustang", his early exploits as wild adventurer on Texas frontier, commands company of Rangers, their pay only being the spoils of their pursuits. Many fierce Indian battles, his wounds, furious pursuit of Comanches, Died in Mexico.
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
By J. C. Duval. (3rd Installment – we have the others, just ask) Further details and descriptions of the hero and his battles against Santa Anna’s forces. Events at Goliad, Coletto
February Issue
Some names mentioned in this volume:
Allstrom; Jinny Anderson; Lewis Antonio; Austin; Barker; Dr Joseph Barnard; J. B. Barry; Bass; George Baylor; George Wythe; George Wythe Col; J. W. Wythe; J. W. Wythe Jr; J. W. Wythe Lt; John R. Wythe; Mrs Lou Singletary Bedford; Bell; Charles L. Bernheimer; Bill Boren; Henry Boren; Bowles; Brininstool; Mrs Annie E. Brown; John; F. M. Buckelew; Aaron Burr; Capt Matt Caldwell; Roque Catahu; G. W. Cayce; Mrs C. W. Chambers; Rev C. W. ; Lt Chevalier; Larry Chittenden; Connelley; Farrel Coon; Ruda ington; Jack Cureton; Mingo Dale; Col J. W. Darcey; Davenport; Dick Dennis; Capt E. B. Dennis ; Col E. B. Dennis ; E. B. Dennis (Dick); Mrs E. B. Dennis; T. S. Dennis; Mrs T. S. Dennis; Dobell; Dobell; Col Durst; J. C. Duval; John C. Duval; William Jr Eilers; Judge Evans; Col Fannin; Jim Feagin; Judge Feagin; Col Fisher; R. S. Ford; Lula Frye; Tom Gillespie; Capt Gillett; S. H. Gilliland; W. E. Gilliland; Ruby Green; J. H. Greenwood; Jack Hays; Geo Holland; George Holland; Samuel E. Holland; Sheriff Julian Hood; Capt Tom Howard; Hunter; Theresa M. Hunter; Chief Isimanica; Layton; Herman Lehmann; Matilda Lockhart; Capt W. J. Maltby; George Martin; John Martin; Lt Martinez; Mrs M. A. Maverick; Sam Maverick; Sam Agustus Maverick; Susan A. McCarty; Gen McCullough; McDonald; John McPeters; Bill (see W. J. ) Miller; Elizabeth Miller; Emma A. Miller; F. M. Miller; J. W. Miller; Joseph Miller; Lula J. Miller; Maj Miller; W. J. Miller; Zack T. Miller; Jas T. Moore; A. W. Morrow; Bill Murphree; Jim Ned; Francis Nona; A. B. Paine; George P. Pankey; Henry Pankey; Quanah Parker; John W. Poe; Col J. M. Polk; Reagan; Capt Redd; Redd; Jo Rice; Capt D. W. Roberts; Judge Robinson; R. C. Rodgers; Rogers; Maj Rose; Gen Rusk; Gen Santa Anna; Saunders; Elizabeth Scott; Henry Scott; John Chief Scott; Mary Scott; Ed Sieker; D. O. Sims; Small; ; John W. Smith; Marion Smith; Sam S. Smith; Strickland; Maj Sutherland; Capt Sylvester; T. U. Taylor; Clara Thomas; Judge Thompson; Lt Thompson; Gen Toledo; Gen Urrea; Dallie Vandever; Dona Juana Varcinez; Leonicio Varcinez; ; Maj Wallace; Maj Ward; Washburn; Booker Webster; Daniel Webster; Dr Weidemann; Capt Lysander Wells; Owen White; Bill Williams; Chief Yellow Calf; A. W. Young; O. S. Young; (See De le Zerla) Zerla; Zerl Zephyrus;
Contents of this volume:
Memoirs of Mrs. Maverick
Excerpt from the "Memoirs of Mrs. Maverick". Detailed and entertaining account of the life and times of Mrs. Maverick. Samuel Agustus Maverick, Adams, Durst, Rusk, Campbell, Julian Hood, Thompson, G. W. Cayce, Tom Howard, Matt Caldwell, Robinson, Morgan, Higginbotham
Lehmann, the Indian
Information and details on the forthcoming book about Herman Lehman, a white man who spent nine years among the Apaches and Comanches.
Hunting the Gachupin
by Theresa M. Hunter
This article begins, "Gachupin sounds like a prehistoric or extinct species of animal, doesn’t it? But no, it is merely a strange word I have found in an old volume of Texas literature." Find out what the gachupin is in this interesting article.
Two Men Desperately Wounded
by Mrs. Lula Frye
Mrs. Frye is daughter of W. J. "Bill" Miller, and this is her narrative of his experience along with partner A. W. Morrow. Events in and around McCulloch Co. and Llano Co. Returning from cattle drive to Missouri, the two are caught in desperate fight with Indians…this is their terrifying account.
Indians of Polk County
by William Eilers Jr.
Speaks of remnant tribe of Indians "Alabama Indians", a minor tribe of about 30 families still residing in Polk Co. (as of 1924). These were an unusually industrious and prosperous tribe, being good stewards of timber holdings, agricultural lands and commodities on their 1200 acre reservation. This is their account.
Further details on the killing of Bob Lee in Fannin Co.
(or did it occur elsewhere???)
The Old Frontier: Events of long ago
by W. K. Baylor
Story gives remarkable, detailed and historically accurate account of life of Mr. And Mrs E. B. (Dick) Dennis, one of the most courageous and fierce of all Indian fighters.
Preachers and Wedding Ceremonies
by A. W. Young
Interesting and colorful account of a veteran frontier preacher (30 years) and the experiences he had performing wedding ceremonies on the Texas frontier during that time.
Buried Treasure in Hamilton County
by Bill Murphree
Gold was secreted in Hamilton Co. by Jesuits in 1832. Many have sought for its location. Tells of the Langford gang on the Llano and Lampasas Rivers, Gholson’s Gap – Where is the treasure? Maybe this account is true???
Nomadic Navahos in the Bad Lands
Speaks of the Rainbow Bridge country, Navaho Mountain and the treks of Mr Charles L. Bernheimer into the area and his account of the indians who inhabited that region.
Pioneer Days in Burnet County
by George Holland
Account of one of the earliest settlers in Burnet Co., Samuel E. Holland, born Dec. 6, 1826, settling near Austin, engaged in Battles of Mexican War near Buena Vista, then came to Burnet Co, and Fort Croghan, purchased 1280 Acres in Hamilton Valley, fought Indians in Llano, Blanco, Gillespie Mason counties, was first Treasurer-Clerk of county, then elected to Legislature….lost $70,000 to carpetbaggers after the War, purchased Mormon Hill, tells of desperate and bloody Indian raid near Hairston Creek… many more interesting facts and details of the very earliest pioneer history of the region.
The Adventures of Jack Dobell
by J. C. Duval
4th installment (we have all others available – just ask) in series on life of "Captain" Dobell and his company of Kentucky riflemen in Mexican War. Speaks of battle at Coleto, Col. Fannin, Gen Urrea, events around Goliad
March Issue
Some names in this volume:
Capt Mike Adams; Allstrom; Dot Babb; Charles Badden; Barker; Dr Barnard; Buck Barry; J. B. Barry; Bass; Baylor; Bedford; Bell; Chief Black Eagle; George Bragg; Brininstool; Brown; F. M. Buckelew; Rev F. M. ; Edward Burleson; Gen Burleson; Col Cardwell; John Col Cardwell; U. T. (Buck) Chamberlain; Sgt Christal; Connelley; Vincente Chief Cordova; C. M. Chief Justice Cureton; Capt Jack Cureton; William E. Cureton; Charles Curtis; Davenport; T. S. Dennis; Mrs T. S. Dennis; Samuel Doak; Dobell; Dobie; J. C. Duval; Martha Emmons; Fannin; I. D. Ferguson; Manuel Flores; Calvin Gage; Sheriff Pat Garrett; ; Capt J. B. Gillett; Charles Goodnight; Hardin; Perry Harmon; Hay; Houston; J. V. Howell; Billy Johnson; Albert Sidney Johnston; Layton; Henry Cabot Lodge; Jim Long; Pete Maxwell; Peter Maxwell; ; Capt Bill McDonald; Col McFad; Capt Miller; Nona; Bob Ollinger; Paine; Dr Frank Paschal; John W. Poe; Col J. M. Polk; Sgt Pollard; Reagan; Lt James C. Rice; Capt Rogers; Saunders; E. G. Senter; Dr Shackleford; Billy Simms; Small; Smith; Capt J. M. Strayhorn; Strickland; John L. Sullivan; Billy Sunday; T. U. Taylor; Ben Thompson; Big Foot Wallace; William; Washburn; Luke Watts; White; Elder Wight; Dock Wilson; Young; Youmans;
Contents of this volume:
Ben Thompson wins a Tombstone
It was said of the notorious desperado Ben Thompson, "to offend him was to invite extermination". Probably had more killings to his credit than any man in Texas. Activities around Austin, feud with newspaper man, Col. Cardwell. Gambles in card game and wins a marble tombstone, but is buried in an unmarked grave – this is his story.
Killing of Billy the Kid
The True and detailed story of his Death as related by John W. Poe to E. A. Brininstool in 1919. (Includes photo from old tintype of Billy the Kid taken shortly before his death). Speaks of Pat Garrett, (also has photo) sheriff of Lincoln Co, where Billy was in jail. Billy escapes just a few days before he was to be executed. Garrett hunts and pursues the Kid and finds him in Fort Sumner and the events surrounding his death on July 14, 1881 are described in great detail from eye-witness view.
The Old Frontier; Events Of Long Ago
By W. K. Baylor: "THAT RED-HEADED MAN", account of white man who joined in with Comanche Indians (he was "red on the inside"). Account describes this man’s pillaging and blood-shedding along with other scoundrels and Comanches. Speaks of Jack Co and massacres of McKinney family, Mason and Camerons, and brutal killing of Collins. Who was this viscious creature?
A Frontier Home
By T. U. Taylor. Describes home located in the forks of Bear Creeks, Parker Co. It was on the real frontier – border of raw Indian country. Describes life and routine in excellent detail: cooking, cleaning, schooling, social life, family life, adventures, fears and conquests.
The Faithful Dog On The Frontier
I.D. Ferguson. Fort Belknap and events in 1864– wilderness of the far West at that time. Speaks of the town of Elm Creek where lived a certain George Bragg. His friend Dock Wilson is attacked by Indians at his front door which led to brutal fight. Indians (800-1000 or so) then went for Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s where loyal dog fiercely sought to withstand the marauders but was found later with 15 arrows – a sign of his valor and courage. Indians proceeded to annihilate in brutal fashion – account is very sad.
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
5th Installment – J. C. Duval. More on events of Mexican war around Coletto, Goliad…of Col. Fannin, Holliday and the daring & incredible escape of Wm. Hunter. Gripping story.
The Manuel Flores Fight
By Charles Badden. Flores, working for Mexican Gov’t after defeat of Santa Anna, still tries to repossess Texas for Mexicans. Being pursued by Rangers, he flees and is killed on banks of San Gabriel River. Martha Emmons, Edward Burleson, James C. Rice, William Wallace, Wilbarger, Albert Sidney Johnston,
April Issue
Military Outpost in Coleman County
Henry C. Fuller. Camp Colorado, near Jim Ned Creek. Est. August 1856. From here would come some of the most noted Civil War heroes such as, Maj. Earl Van Dorn, Capt. Theodore O’Hara, Gen. John B. Hood, Gen. James P. Major, Gen. E. Kirby Smith and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. Van Dorn led against outbreak of Mormon trouble in 1857. Capt. L. S. Ross. Speaks of various military organizations that were stationed at Camp Colorado, and the dates of their residence there.
Henry Sisk’s Indian Fight
T. U. Taylor. Sisk, of Parker Co. is attacked by 4 shielded Indians, shoots Chief and escapes to tell tale which became legendary in Parker Co. Later meets man who relates story to Sisk, not knowing who he was and the account is affirmed by the words: "The description you have given …is correct in every detail: I am Henry Sisk!"
Finds a Ruby Arrowhead
Morris Kidkoff. Speaks of stone collector, W. E. Snavely of Taylor who finds an arrowhead of ruby weighing over 15 Karats! This is his story.
Spent Four Long Years in a Cave
Cave above the floor of the Blanco River canyon is inhabited by Jap Brown who flees conscription into the Civil War and "Heel Flies." He is cared for during entire time by….
Henry Breuemmer’s Experience
By Paul Morgan. Harrowing and thrilling experiences of early Blanco Co. settler, Henry Breuemmer. Speaks of repeated Indian raids around Twin Sisters mountains. Also of mobbings, lynchings and hangings in the area. Chris Krukemeier, August Engle, Willie Schuetz, Fritz Fischer, Capt. Callahan, Blasingame, Hines, Link, Lackey are all named, as well as Anton Kneuper, Sheppard, William Jones
The Adventures of Jack Dobell
J. C. Duval. 6th Installment . More on events of Mexican war around Coletto, Goliad…of Col. Fannin, Holliday and the daring & incredible escape of Wm. Hunter. Gripping story.
Lost Bullion in Lavaca County
Short article on pure silver bullion that was seen and then lost sight of somewhere on Lavaca River.
The Adolphus Sterne Diary
33 rd degree Mason from France becomes one of earliest settlers in Texas. Long time resident of Nacogdoches. This is account of his life by C. A. Sterne, his son.
Old Newspaper Published in 1839
Origins of "National Intelligencer" published in Houston, Aug 22, 1839, by S. Whiting, publisher. Gives some of the interesting articles, places, facts and advertisements that appeared in that early issue.
Fight with Mexican Lynx
Leonard Passmore, when 16 has incredible confrontation with enormous Mex. lynx.
Adventures of Mier Prisoner
Thrilling account of John Rufus Alexander, a member of the ill-fated expedition into Mexico. This sad story depicts the courageous conflict under Gen. Tom Green and Col. Fisher whose men met a horrible fate at Mier. After remaining there for a period they were escorted by Mexican forces deep into Mexico where they met the scorn and ridicule of the Mexican citizens and were subject to the most horrific depravations, their daring escape and desperate journey back home to Texas. This is absolutely fascinating reading, very detailed and lengthy. Very engaging, very sad reading.
Old Fort Clark, a Frontier Post
Cephas C. Bateman. The fort, situated in Kinney Co. near Bracketville was sight of many notable commands and military events. Further Mentions: Las Mora Mountain, Las Moras Spring, Major Joseph Hatch La Motte. The post was named after Major John B. Clark, Fort Clark was regarrisoned by Federal troops December 12, 1866, Company C, 4th Cavalry, commanded by Capt. John E. Willcox, Brevet Brigadier General R. S. Mackinzie. Wesley Merrit, W. H. Lawton, T. J. Wint, J. K. Mizner, W. R. Shafter, C. R. Edwards, Chaplain Barr, Major General John W. Ruckman,
Some of my Frontier Experiences
John O. Allen, Cookville. Wild and wooly events involving buffalo and buffalo hunting in Washita Hills, 1868-69, hard battles with Comanches, assault upon Russell family and more.
The Old Frontier: Events of Long Ago: The Paint Creek Fight
Speaks of terrible indian attack at Browning Ranch on Hubbard Creek – Josephus was scalped while still alive, and then left for dead. Pursuit of indians taken up by John R. Baylor at Dawson Ranch on Clear Fork. Then joined by Elias Hale, Min. Wright and Tom Stockton. Then along with Geo. Baylor and 2 others, they engaged in fierce battles showing great courage and the Paint Creek Fight was considered to be one of the most successful efforts against the Comanches on the northern frontier of Texas.
Over the Old Chisholm Trail
By W. J. Morris. Morris, along with James Holden began at Buda, Hays, co. 15 mi. south of Austin to take 6000 head of cattle to Nebraska. Drivers Ocie Cato and James Kingsbury. Describes the "outfit" of 15 men and their various duties along the drive. Describes fascinating details of life on the trail as it passed the regions of Throckmorton, Baylor and Wilbarger counties, crossing Red River at Doan’s Store, through Washita Mountains. Met up with Quanah Parker, half-breed and his men, then into territories of the Kiowa and chief Lone Wolf. Wolf, demands beef, but is refused to which he responds with 50 warriors on horseback. Account further depicts efforts to avoid stampede, river crossings, "grub piles" etc. A must read if Chisholm or cattle-driving history is your thing.
Raid by Mexicans in 1875
Speaks of lawless days in region between Victoria and Brownsville and the sufferings endured by Corpus Christi residence at the hands of blood-thirsty Mexicans. Account of particular raid in 1875 where 50 were taken captive and a detailed account by Thomas Noakes as found in his diary. Depicts the horrible events and details surrounding the attack.
The Bickel Family Murdered
By Alex Brinkmann. Boerne, Texas, Aug. 30 1868 a fiendish and brutal murder of Mr. Bickel, Miss Bickel, Mr. Spangenberg and a three year old child by marauding Mexicans. All have throats slashed, but one boy escapes to tell tale to Mr. Zoeller. This is the true account.
May Issue
Childhood Memories
By Mrs. L. A. Scott, McKinney, TX. Tells of grandfather, R. R. Royall who landed at Matagorda and became influential in TX politics and business – friend of Stephen Austin. Mrs. Scott describes terrors of fleeing marauding Mexicans, courage of Capt. James Long and his wife, which helped spark Texans rebellion against Mexican gov’t leading to TX independence. Further accounts of father, Col. M. W. Allen and his exploits. Mentions acts of Ku Klux Klan riders and other formative events of which she was eye-witness.
The Eldridge Expedition In 1843
John Henry Brown account of the expedition of Eldridge who along with Hamilton P. Bee, Thomas Torrey and others embarked on effort to settle Indian troubles. Passing up Brazos, Tehuacano Cr, and into the wilds beyond. At Wise, in Jack’s co., met with delegations of indians from Wacos, Anadarcos, Two-e-ashes, Caddos, Keechis, Tehuacano, Delawares, Bedais, Boluxies, Ionies and other tribes. Strange conduct of the indians at this council described. Further events described in detail regarding meetings with comanches and Wacos. Acts of Jim Shaw, John Conner and other indian attaches which resulted in monumental treaties.
The Old Frontier: Events Of Long Ago
By W. K. Baylor. Detailed account of the political turmoil of Frontier Texas – the establishment of Austin as capital, the early presidents of the republic beginning with Houston, and then the governors following statehood. Many important names and details: William Hardeman, Albert Horton. Lewis P. Cook, Isaac Burton, Gen. Vasquez, Mrs. Eberly, Cap. M. B. Lewis, David G. Burnet, Lorenzo de Zavala, Samuel P. Carson, Bailey Hardeman, Thomas J. Rusk, Robt. Potter, David Thomas, Gen. Jackson, Pres. Monroe, Mirabean B. Lamar, Barnard E. Bee, Albert Sydney Johnston, Robt. E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Gen. Grant, Gen Beauregard, Anson Jones, J. Pickney Henderson, Geo. T. Wood, P. Hansboro Bell, Elisha M. Pease, Gen. Sheridan, Hardin R. Runnels.
The Massacre Of Henry Warren’s Train
Tells of the gruesome attack (1871) upon Warren’s mule-train by 150 Indians near Flat-Top Mountain halfway between Jacksboro and Belknap. Bodies were mutilated, chained to wagon-wheels and burned. Goes on to describe efforts made by Gen. Sherman to control increasing incursions of Indian hostility. Confrontation with chiefs Satanta and Kicking Bird. Generally successful efforts made to quiet uprisings, and subsequent arrest of numerous Indians, Satanta, Big Tree & Satank. Details of trials included as well as many, many names of important local officials at Jacksboro. Northern Sentimentalists were successful in gaining freedom for the Chiefs, and so they were set at liberty. As expected, terror began afresh and they were re-captured and imprisoned only to…
Further Mentions: His Honor, Charles Soward, . T. Lanham, the district attorney, and Thomas Ball, Joe Woolfork, Thomas Williams (a brother of the famous "Blue Jeans" of Indiana, and a pioneer settler), John Cameron, Evert Johnson, Jr., H. B. Verner, Stanley Cooper, William Hensley, John H. Brown, Peter Lynn, Peter Hart, Daniel C. Brown, L. P. Bunch and James Cooley. The principal witnesses were General R. S. Mackenzie, Lowrie Taten and Thomas Brazale (one of the teamsters who escaped the massacre).
The Battle Of Bandera Pass
By A. J. Sowell. Named after Spanish general, Bandera ("flag"), tells of the two major battles that occurred on the spot, though 100 years apart. Bandera’s great battle against the Apaches, then speaks of efforts of Rangers under Jack Hays about 1842. Comanche warriors ambushed Hays et al, and there was fierce and bloody fighting, often hand to hand. Desperate knife battle results in death of Comanche chief and Indians finally withdrew. Many names of dead and wounded are included in this story: Jackson, Fore, Galbreath, Highsmith, Ackland, Luckey, Walker, Erskine. Many more names listed: Gen. Taylor, B. McCulloch, Hansborough, Gillespie, Bigfoot Wallace, Chevalier, G. Neill, etc, etc.
Old Camp Verde And The Camels
A. J. Sowell. Camp Verde, a "camel post" – camels being Jeff Davis’ idea and so fort was built. Tells of efforts and failure of camels on frontier. Subsequent history of Camp Verde.
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
7th installment - More on events of Mexican war around Coletto, Goliad…of Col. Fannin, Holliday and the daring & incredible escape of Wm. Hunter. Gripping story.
Exciting Chase After A Band Of Indians
W. M. Greene, Major Commanding Texas Ex-rangers Association. November 1874, Gonzales Creek, Stephens Co. J. M. Milligan commands a force to pursue attacking Indians in miserable weather and frightening circumstances such as…
Origin Of Jim Ned And Mukewater
Jim Ned was Kiowa half-breed cheiftan, hence name of creek after him. Little town of Mukwater on line between Coleman and Brown counties named after …
June Issue
Fight With Indians At Loving’s Ranch
Great eye-witness account (that’s what’s so great about the Hunter’s Frontier Times – where ya ever gonna get first-hand stuff like this?) of two companies of Rangers who are attacked at Loving’s Ranch on west side of Cameron Creek on the 8th or 10th of July, 1874.
An Inn Of Frontier Days
Esther Meuller, Fredricksburg, TX. Speaks of the old Nimitz Hotel in Fredricksburg which was the scene of numerous historical events and has registry record of many notable guests such as Gen R. E. Lee, Gen. Longstreet, Gen. E. Kirby Smith, gen Phil Sheridan. Certain relics pertaining to Lee are yet in the hotel.
Friendly Indians Of Trinity River
W. Richardson. Speaks of 400 or so Indians of Creek tribe who pursue life of industry and peacefulness in the heart of hostile indian territory. Sub-tribes and dialects include Coashattas, Alabamas, Muscogees. Describes their industrious agricultural and livestock pursuits as well as peaceful lifestyle. Further, writer goes on to describe detailed account of certain intricacies of their native culture such as…Finally their tremendous downfall is their….
The Scrap At Nick Coalson’s
Mrs Lou C. Roberts. Speaks of the bravery of a wife and mother who saved herself and her family from being murdered by Indians. Copperas Creek in Kimble Co., 1868 is the scene. Her bravery and level-headedness in the midst of terrifying attack is seen when she….
Captain Henry S. Brown, Pioneer
Mrs C. A. Westbrook. Brown family immigrated to Maryland, then Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri and eventually to TX. This article has an amazing wealth of genealogical data, of ancestry, and names/places/dates. Rich wealth of info if you are researching earlier events/names/places of TX history (1815-33 especially and unto his death in 1855). A truly great hero, even for the greatness of Texas, this man is of immeasurable prominence.
Collects $80.00 From State After 52 Years
Speaks of Frank Heubner, pioneer Texan and Ranger, who due to an intersting eries of circumstances receives last paycheck from state for services rendered in Feb, 1873. Describes some of Heubner’s experiences as Ranger including fierce skirmish with Mexicans on the King ranch while investigating a murder.
The Taylor-Sutton Feud
By DeWitt Reddick, in The Longhorn Magazine.
(Editor's Note.-Tennessee and Kentucky are renowned for their feuds, yet Texas, during the riotous days of its earl- life was the scene of family and clan conflicts just as bitter and deadly as those of the Blue Ridge ranges. In South and West Texas old cattlemen still glory in; the telling of tales of the worst of these conflicts, one in which two old and influential families, the Taylors and the Suttons, were arrayed against each other with the settlers in a major portion of the states siding actively with one or the other of the . actions The following article is an ac count of this feud, taken from historical data compiled in the Texas Collection of the University Library). This is a riveting account of those hostilities.
The Day Of Texas Freedom
The failures of the Mexican gov’t to govern and rule Texas created pressure for early Texas pioneers and patriots to seek freedom. Battle of San Jacinto was decisive.
When Andrew Jackson Fought A Duel
Andrew Jackson was born March 15, 1767. This article is an account of one of the most dramatic episodes of Old Hickory's life, and it is told in the light of newly discovered documents that are now in the archives of his home state of - Tennessee. The author, Trotwood Moore, is librarian and archivist of the Tennessee department -of education. Speaks of duel between Jackson and Dickinson at Harrison’s Mill, on Red River in Logan Co. Kentucky. Jackson receives bullet and though badly wounded, raises his pistol and …
Early History Of Free Masonry In Texas
Account taken from Grand Lodge records of Texas. Historical sketch composed by Anson Jones, first grand master of Masons in Texas. Great genealogical resources here of early names and Masonic association: General John Austin … Holland Lodge, in honor of the then Most Wonderful Grand Master of that body, J H Holland… Master Mason, Brother W. D. C. Hall…"The officers named in: the petition were: For worshipful master, Anson Jones; senior warden, Abu Brigham; junior warden, J. P. Coldwell, … M. C. Patton secretary… St. John's Lodge No. 5. … Brother Fannin… Brother Wharton, Phelps …the Grand Lodge of Louisiana had issued a charter for Holland Lodge-3 No. 36 ….John A. Allen.….and other places/names of free masonry in 1830’s Texas.
The Old Frontier: Events From Long Ago
From the article: "I wish now to record one of the best Indian fights ever fought on our northern frontier by citizens against Indians. This fight like the major part of our frontier life and battles with Indians, has never been recorded in history, but by all means ought to have been. The fight was by Rev. Pleasant Tackitt and his three young sons. Jim Tackitt, twenty-two years old, L. L.- Tackitt, twenty, and George Tackitt, sixteen. Rev. Tackitt was armed with a rifle and dragoon six-shooter; Jim Tackitt had a rifle and Navy six-shooter and L. L. Tackitt had a double-barreled shot gun and Navy six shooter. The first Indian raid into Young county after they were moved to the Indian territory was in January 1860. On the evening of January 13th one of the Tackitt's milk cows came home with an arrow sticking in her back. Mrs. Tackitt, after discovering the arrow when she went to milk, went to the house and reported the fact. It was then late in, the evening. Rev. Tackitt and the three older boys above named made ready to start the next morning on foot to see if they could find the Indians and also learn what they had done with other stock. There had been a deep snow and sleet on the ground for a week or ten days. The Tackitts then lived on Fish Creek in Young county. Early on the morning of the 14th about sun-rise, the Rev' Tackitt and the three boys left home in pursuit of the Indians; they took the back trail of the cows and after having gone some two miles they came to where the Indians had killed one of their cows and had… He and George both rain to the trees and in suddenly stopping behind the trees they both slipped on the snow and fell. Jim and Rev. Tackitt by this time were slightly wounded. The Indians seeing L. L. and George fall when they ran to the trees evidently thought they were killed and instantly dropped their bows and arrows in the branch and made a sudden rush…
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
J. C. Duval. 8th Installment. More on events of Mexican war around Coletto, Goliad…of Col. Fannin, Holliday and the daring & incredible escape of Wm. Hunter. Gripping story.
July Issue
Massacre Of The Khenen Family
Judge I. D. Ferguson, Denton, TX. Account of German farmer , Mr Khenen and family of Montague Co. Neighbors, Stephen Roberts and Mrs Paschall and children. Oct. 1867 was the date of this terrifying incident wherein 20-30 Indians brutally attacked the women and children. From the article: "I drew my pistol and whirled my horse and dashed up to the house the fence was down, and I rode into the yard just south of the gate. Just as I appeared in front Mrs. Khenen came to the door; her head and face were one mass of blood; and the blood running down all over her clothes. She was scalped alive! With a gasping and faint voice, she said "they are all gone now- O! my poor little children, they are all dead. I am the only one left alive. God bless you, you have come to help me." She fainted and sank down on the floor, I ran to the well and got some water and wet her face and she revived; I then told her I would run home and get help; I jumped on my horse and ran home and got father and the other boys and we unloaded the wagon and harnessed up the horses and went down and brought them all up and they are here now in the house."
We all lifted our hands and took a vow that we would never spare the life of an Indian that should fall into our hands. We have not all been able to keep that vow; Creed Roberts afterward had the opportunity, and killed an Indian; and his father one morning found two Indians at the spring, and shot one dead, but the other one escaped. But all this did not compensate for the lives of those innocent women and children. By the time Rufus Roberts was through telling his story, we had put up our horses; we then went to the house and ate breakfast, and then walked out of the dining room into the room where the dead lay. With uncovered heads, we lifted the… Poor Mrs. Khenen lived 12 days before she was relieved of her suffering.
Article Further Mentions: Mr. James Chisum, Robert Green, Clear Creek, Spring Station, Willaim McConnell, Brad Sanders, Tom Sanders, the Rufus Roberts family or the McDonalds, Mrs. Paschall,
When The Jury Came To West Texas
Mable Eppard Martin. Account of events in upper Rio Grande valley town of Socorro, where "law was merely a matter of ‘draw!’" and no self-respecting citizen was safe beyond the threshold of their own doors. Between Comanches and desperadoes, the town was as lawless as any in the West. Here, the Mexican "Alcade" was the lone representative of any lawful peace-keeping – but he was usually as frightened and impotent as any normal citizen. Here is an eye-witness account of the jury that finally brought order to the town of Socorro: "on the present occasion circumstances rendered it necessary for safety, as well as for the purpose of warning the gang who were about to have their deserts, that all should be doubly armed. In the courtroom, therefore, where one of the most solemn scenes of human experience was enacting, all were doubly armed save the prisoners. There sat the judge, with a pistol lying on the table before him; the clerks and attorneys wore revolvers at their sides, and the Jurors either were armed with them or unerring rifles. Members of the commission and citizens, who either were guarding the prisoners or protecting the court, carried handy revolvers, rifles or shotguns, thus presenting a scene more characteristic of feudal times than nineteenth-century America."
"The fair but sunburnt complexions of the American portion of the jurors, with their weapons resting against their shoulders and pipes in their mouths, presented a striking contrast to the swarthy features of the Mexicans, muffled in checkered serapes, holding their broadbrimmed glazed hats in their hands and delicate cigarritos in their lips.. The reckless, unconcerned appearance of the prisoners, whose unshaven faces and disheveled hair gave them the appearance of Italian bandits rather than Americans or Englishmen; the grave and determined bearing of the bench, and the varied costumes and expressions of the spectators and members of the commission,, clad in serapes, blankets or overcoats, with their different weapons and generally long beards, made altogether one of the most remarkable groups which ever graced a courtroom."
Lone Star Mounted Rifles
Excellent and detailed account of the emergence, activities and individuals associated with Lone Star Mounted Rifles, a company of Rangers organized in Caldwell Co. in the early 1860’s under Col. J. J. Myers. The company was later sworn into Confederate service at Galveston in 1861 and fought in the Civil War. There is an extensive list of men who served with this company of which the following is only a partial record: "John Lane, First Lieutenant. L., J. Storey, Second Lieutenant. Win. W. Montgomery, Second Lieutenant. J. A. Stagner, First Sergeant. W. B. Mayward, Second Sergeant. J. Clark Barnetti Third Sergeant. Geo. A. Stagner, Fourth Sergeant. John Richards, First Corporal.D. W. Martindale, Second Corporal. H. W_ Withers, Third Corporal.Anderson Petty, R. L. Fulton. William Baker. Thos. W. Hale. Geo N. Martindale, James Speed. Joseph S. Martin. Eldridge Franks. Y. T. Wood. John Farmer, Jesse S. Boman. B. T. Sullivan. Jesse Swearingen. Ed. Persons. B. D. Patterson. Wm. Alexander. EDWARD CLARK, Fourth Corporal. Thos. H. Fulton, Thos. J. Lane. Joseph R. Hart. W. T. Prior (Pryor) John Mackey. Asa Pullin. D. B. Bullard. Thos. H. Baker, John B. Elgin. Elijah P. Farmer. David J. Larremore, M. R. Jeffry. A B. Brite. Griffith Tinney, Chas. Nealy. C. W. Whitis. Eli S. Hankins. II. C. Skaggs. James Buchannan. John, Allen. J. J. Foreman. J. W. Cardwell. Mark H. Cowan. Keck. Calvin L.Storey. J. W. Hurst. Sam Petty. Wm. S. Furgusson. James M. Petty. Bayliss Lane. Irwin Freeman. James- Z. Parr. Sam D. Privet. John Hall. C. A. Doight. G. J. Jackson. J. H. Gibson. Hugh Taylor. Jas McMahan. A. Pollard. Win. Cardwell. Isaac Wilson. L. V. Jones. Dr. 0. 0. Searcy John Green. Drennen. James Long. R. B. C. Miller Marcus Trumble. S.T. Lane. Henry Lackman. Geo. Stephens. Bradser Lincecuni. Joseph Alexander. A W. Lauftis. Gipson Petty. J. W. Hait. 1. D. Prior (Pryor). J. Fise. A. D. Louftis J. F. Powers. F. Vogel. James Pague.
Geo. F. DeGraffenreid. T. A. Tease. Win. L. Carter. Richard Miller. W. T. Roberts. Ben Harris. Buck Roberts. Jack Johnson. John Tuttle.
Recollections Of A Texas Cowpuncher
R. M. Stephens. First-rate and first-hand account of Missouri tenderfoot who relocates north of Dallas, and joins in with cowpunchers and spends next 20 years at that endeavor. All the romance of the John Wayne & Marlboro man ideas are put to the test with this hands-on account – you’ll love it. Further Mentions: The Crutchfield Hotel, just north of the square one block, White Rock, Andy Johnson, Mr. Bracher. Bill Jackson. Duril Buckhanon. Bev Scott, Tom Floyd, the old Baxter Spring trail to Jackson's ranch, Dr. Warren,
The Old Frontier: Events Of Long Ago
W. K. Baylor. (Son of John R. Baylor) recounts indian raids in Parker Co., around the Clear Fork of the Brazos, Camp Cooper & Weatherford. It being 1861 and the war heating up, many able-bodied men were leaving to join the Confederates. This emboldened the Indians who saw the opportunity in advancing malicious raids against women, children, etc. Sherman, Holder, E. P. Shirley, R. C. Betty, W. R. Curtis, Harvey Biggs, John Norton, Joe Loving are some names associated with Baylor, who during the war went to San Antonio while still a boy, and linked up with Charlie McLean. The 2 sought to join army, but were advised that the war would end in a few days, so the two….
Thirty Years A Preacher In Texas
By A. W. Young. Speaks of many incidents and events surrounding Montague Co., Red River, Chisholm trail, Signal Peak, Dripping Springs, Belcherville, Nocona Cook, CO, Chas. F. Spencer, Bill Davis, P.W. Horn, Joe Bailey, Tom Garrison, Dee Hart, etc
Early Settlers In Cherokee County
1836 settling of George W. Wood and wife Jane Killough in Cherokee County. Account of very sad and brutal slayings by Indians. Mr Haynes, Young, Wood all early settlers who sought to endure the hardships of the early frontier in spite of great, terrible and frequent…
A Vivid Story Of Trail Driving Days
Speaks of the old Texas trail from Guadalupe R. into northern Montana. Good 1870’s history giving details of cow-puncher’s life on the trail. Stampede’s and depravations, gun-fights, Indians and gangs of Mexican trouble-makers. Johnny Lea, Johnny Burgess, famous trail bosses.
Battled Indians In Western Texas
Speaks of famous Indian fighter Nelson A. Miles and his campaings in the Panhandle 1874-75. Adobe Walls, Blanco Canyon, C. C. Rath, Gen. Mackenzie, Fort Elliot in Wheeler Co., Fort Richardson, Fort Griffin, Fort Stockton, Fort Concho.
Coronado’s Expedition In 1540
Speaks of Coronado’s expeditions to the plains of W Texas only 50 years after America was discovered. First white men to set eyes on these prairies, the sea of grass, the teeming hordes of Buffalo, the horse-less Indians, the Grand Canyon, the "Seven Cities of Cibola". Juan de Castanela, Juan Jaramillo, Relacio del Sucese, Juan Gallego, Castaneda, Culiacan, Juan Goleras, Quivera, Tiguez.
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
J. C. Duval. 9th Installment. More on events of Mexican war around Coletto, Goliad…of Col. Fannin, Holliday and the daring & incredible escape of Wm. Hunter. Gripping story.
August Issue
Some names included in this volume:
Alexander; Capt John B. Armstrong; John B. Lt Armstrong; Capt G. W. Arrington; Austin; K. H. Aynesworth; Dot Babb; John Barton; George W. Baylor; Col George W. Baylor; ; Ellis P. Bean; Roy Justice; H. G. Bedford; Hamilton P. Bee; Trav Bell; Alex Bennett; Bill Bennett; Claude Bennett; H. Bensemann; Chief Big Tree; John D. Birdwell; G. C. Bitties; Ephraim Blackburn; Henry Bonnet; Capt J. S. Bourland; Jane Bowen; st Sgt W. C. Bradley; Lt F. Breazel; Dr Brooks; Pres S. P Brooks. ; Buckelew; Aaron Burr; Gen Byrnes; Sam Callahan; Joseph Camp; Dr Joseph Camp; Mary Ann Camp; Gen Castrillon; W. D. Chipley; Alvin Clark; Pvt Amasa Clark; Don Jesus Cobas; Richard Gov Coke; Frank Conley; John Connor; Gen Cos; Col D. B. Culberson; Gov Culberson; Mariano Capt Culmanaris; F. S. Curtis; JeffersonDavis; Rev J. M. Dawson; G. M. Day; Gen Delgado; Hartman Dignowity; Bud Dixon; Tom Dixon; Dobell; Dobell; Dobie; Chris Capt Dorbant; A. J. Dowell; Jack Duncan; Pvt Duncan; John Dunn; J. A. Lt Durand; Duval; Capt Eldridge; Julia Estill; Lt D. H. Farr; John R. Capt Fenn; Gov Ferguson; Bob Fitzsimmons; G. W. Forbes; Emory Foster; Jack Foster; Frank Freeman; Uriah Gasaway; Chief Geronimo; Ed Gibson; William Gill; Gillett; Daniel Gonder; Malone W. Graham; Col Benjamin H. Grierson; Gen Grierson; N. Capt Gussett; Dr Edward Everett Hale; Alexander Hamilton; Harvey Hammer; John G. Hardin; ; John Wesley ; C. W. Judge Harris; Nat Corp Harrison; Geo Hay; Col James M. Holmes; Pvt Holmes; ; Gen Houston; Gov Hubbard; Lt Hudson; Dr Johnson ; Mont Hurst; Sheriff W. H. Hutchinson; Alpheus Hyatt; Harriet R. Hyatt; Lt J. Hynes; David Irvin; Pres Thomas Jefferson; Rufus Jenkins; Will Jenkins; Lee Jenkius; Sgt Richard Jones; Capt Wm E. Jones; Capt Henry Karnes; A. B. King; Aaron B. King; H. C. King; H. C. Sen King; J. Lt King; Virginia King; A. Klappenbach; Capt E. Krauskopf; Gen Lamar; J. C. Landrum; Abraham Lincoln; Buck Lock; ChiefLone Wolf; James P. Magill; Peter Maher; Jim Mann; Anna Martin; Gen Brig J. D. McAdoo; Capt McCulloch; Capt McCullough; Capt Bill McDonald; James L. McElroy; Bob McKinney; C. C. McKinney; John McKinney; Tol McKinney; Tom McKinney; A. R. McTee; Capt Bladen Mitchell; Albert Mullins; M. Lt Musquiz; Gen Pedro de Nava; Chief Jim Ned; Lt Chas Nevill; Capt Nolan; Philip Nolan; G. H. Judge Noonan; Col Norton; Mack Park; Billy Parks; David Parks; Dr L. W. Payne; Pauline Periwinkle; T. O. Plunket; Pres Polk; David D. Porter; A. J. Purdue; J. E. Ranck; Fannie Ratchford; Capt Reynolds; Virgil Ridgeway; Capt Geo Robbins; Capt Roberts; O. M. Chief Justice; James M. Robertson; George Robinson; Harry Robinson; Pres Roosevelt; Sheriff Daniel Rugh; Cephus Corp Rush; John Rutledge; P. D. Saner; Todos Santos; Chief Satank; Chief Satanta; Gen Scott; Roy P. Scott; Corp W. Scott; Winfield Scott; Brown Seay; Jim Shaw; Gen Sheridan; Gen Philip Sheridan; Gen Joshua W. Sill; A. Silver; Maj Simms; Deaf Smith; J. T. Smith; Victor J. Smith; Noah Smithwick; Will Snurley; Doc Spears; Robert Starkey; Louisa Stearns; William B. Stearns; Gen Steele; W. R. Stonebraker; Oliver J. Stough; John K. Stracken; John K. Strecker; Gen Taylor; Jim Taylor; Dr T. U. Taylor; Zachary Taylor; Col Joaquin Terrazas; Capt J. Tom Thompson; Sgt L. S. Turnbo; Sgt L. S. Turnbo; Gen Twigg; Gov Vance; Chief Victorio; Allen Vince; Wm S. Wahrmund; P. Lt Waldrip; W. R. Corp Waller; Thos Watkin; Charles Webb; A. Lt Webber; John Wedig; Capt West; W. A. Whatley; A. G. Wiley; Gen Wilkinson; J. A. Wilkinson; Gen James Wilkinson; Capt Williams; Pres Wilson; Joe Wilton; Capt Wolhersdoff; Capt Wyatt; Wuthrich;
Contents of this volume:
Only 19 Survivors Of The Mexican War
Various personal and autobiographical perspectives on the 1846-48 Mexican war from some of the 19 living (as of 1925) survivors who fought in it. Amasa Clark, Uriah Gasaway, Veteran Daniel Gonder, Robert Starkey, James M. Holmes, Oliver J. Stough speak of events such as Palo Alto, Resaca, de la Palma, Monterey, Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Vera Cruz, Churubusco, Contreras, Chapultepec, etc.
Old Whip Was A Noted Horse
A. J. Dowel. In Early 1820’s Allen Vince settled near Houston and had a large ranch, wherein among other things he raised excellent horses, one of which was a stallion named "Old Whip." In 1836 Santa Anna captured ranch and seized horses, making "Old Whip" his own personal horse. Excellent account of battles in that area which resulted in poor Santa Anna, along with this noble horse, being… Speaks of Castrillion, Almonte, Col Delgado, Capt Henry Karnes, Dr. Johnson Hunter, etc
A Gallant Texas Ranger
Account of Capt. Dan W. Roberts, highly honored for gallantry in Indian battles – some of his recollections are recorded in this article – an amazing and brave man indeed.
Amon B. King and Aaron B. King
Amon B. King, born in Baltimore, 1807 was killed in battle at Goliad – or was it "Aaron B. King?" who was killed. Controversey over estate of Mr. King has marred records pertaining to true ownership. History is inaccurate but many facts here brought out to affirm that indeed it was actually…
Seeks Truth About Philip Nolan
By J. M. Dawson. Excerpt from the article: "A movement among Wacoans headed by Librarian John K. Strecker of Baylor University to collect all possible data relating to Philip Nolan, first Anglo-American to lead as expedition into Texas more than a century and a quarter ago, who perished at the hands of the jealous Spaniards in reach of "the arms of God" and lies buried in an unknown grave near Waco.
An excellent beginning has been made in the K. H. Aynesworth Library of Texas History, which is a notable part of Baylor's library, consisting of several thousand volumes and documents relating to Texas, some of them of great value gathered by the donor through long years. In its collection may be found abundant references to Philip Nolan of a more elaborate sort than those in the popular histories…The story of Philip Nolan, one of the most romantic annals of the Southwest and one of the most significant in the history of the United States, has been much confused. Dr. Edward Everett Hale made Philip Nolan the unhappy hero of his "Man Without a Country." …With all the historical research thus far historians are not agreed as to whether Philip Nolan, as stated by one Richards, who deserted from Nolan's party, intended to build a fort from whose base 'he would explore the country, locate mines and after getting enough horses would lead an army of Americans to the conquest of Texas, was merely engaged in the profitable if hazardous contraband business of buying and selling wild horses, was responding to a scientific request of President Thomas Jefferson, was unconsciously the agent of President Jefferson in collecting information about the little known country of the Tehas, or was acting with Aaron Burr with treasonable designs upon the United States in the hope of establishing a kingdom in the West.
It appears that after many trips into the Spanish territory in the business of catching wild horses, the dashing, young Irishman, Philip Nolan received a letter from Monticello from Jefferson, dated June 24, 1798, in which it was stated that the-,President had heard much of him as knowing more than any one else about the large herds of wild horses west of the Mississippi, and that there was a…"
The Old Frontier: Events Of Long Ago :
"Last Fight Between The Apaches And Rangers In Texas"
By W. K. Baylor. Refers to the last raid of Old Chief Victorio, his death and the events surrounding it. While it was often reported that U.S. troops were responsible for finishing the Old warrior off, perhaps, according to Baylor, this account is not true. Rather, it was…
Includes events in and around Davis Mountains, Sacramento Mountains, Eighteen mile water hole, Eagle Springs, Fort Quitman, Borach Mountains, Don Jesus Cobas, Carrizo Springs, Col. Joaquin Terrazas, Graham, Grant, Morgan, Crenshaw, Nat Harrison, Chas Neville and Diablo Mountains.
Surveyed State Capitol Lands
Account of 2 month expedition of surveyors and accompanying Rangers in the initial mapping of Texas state capitol lands in Austin. 3,500,000 acres of land in 1880. Many names and interesting data regarding this event including members of Rangers G. W. Arrington's company C. Some names: W. C. Bradley, first sergeant; Richard Jones, second sergeant; L. S. Turnbo, third sergeant; W. R. Waller, Cephus Rush and W. Scott, corporals; John D. Wirdwell, Harvey Hammer, Sam Callahan, John Dunn, J. T. Smith, Mr.Brown, William Gill, Will Snurley, Frank Freeman, Rufus Jenkins, Lee Jenkins, Will Jenkins, W . R. Stonebraker, Albert Mullins, Ed Gibson, G. W. Forbes, James L. McElroy and Brown Seay.
Incident of Captain Bill McDonald
Capt. Bill McDonald and his rangers keep control of riotous crowds who had gathered at Langtry (at the invitation of the infamous "Judge" Roy Bean – "law West of the Pecos") where they encountered a tremendous…
New Light On John Wesley Hardin
T. U. Taylor. Here, along with interesting details regarding the notorious man’s character, events of his youth and some notable deeds, is evidence that seems conclusive to the fact that Hardin who reports in his autobiography that he was captured on July 23, 1877, was mistaken. In fact, it seems incontrovertible that he was captured on…
Fort Sill, The Noted Army Post
Speaks of plans for the preservation for posterity of one of America's most famous Army posts, that served in the conquest of' the Western frontier. This is the old post of Fort Sill, Okla., once known as Camp Wichita where Generals Sherman and Sheridan, battled against the Indians and where the savage Apache chief Geronimo was imprisoned. Fort Sill is located in the center of a section, where many bloody massacres of whites by the Indians took place in the last century. It is situated on Medicine Bluff Creek, in Comanche County, six miles north of the town of Lawton. Reference is made to three Kiowa chiefs, Satank, Satanta, and Big Tree, Lone Wolf etc
An Early Day Assassination
By Taylor Thompson. Account of this Texas Ranger who witnessed a bold assassination of a Mr. Sullivan in front of his eyes. After apprehending murderer, he somehow "got away" which in those days usually meant that he would be found somewhere hangin in a tree – such was law on the frontier.
The Texas Almanac, 1865
Mr. Henry Bonnet of Medina, Bandera county, Texas, has a copy of the Texas Almanac, published at Austin for the year 1865, from which Judge C. W. Harris copied the following items for publication in Frontier Times. 1. The 18th Judicial District is composed of the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Uvalde, Medina, Wilson, Kinney and Maverick. G. H. Noonan. Judge. 2. 0. M. Roberts, Chief Justice Supreme Court. 3. The 31st Senatorial District is ,composed of the counties Blanco, Comal, Bandera, Kerr, Gillespie. Llano. San Saba. Medina, Uvalde. McCulloch. Concho. Moo, Menard, Kimble and Edwards. J. E. Ranck, Representative, Mason, Texas. 5. State Frontier Organization, Third Military District, Brigadier General' J. D. McAdoo, commanding Burnet County.. Capt. Chris Dorbant's Co., 56 men; John Barton's Co.' 65 men; James P. Magill's Co., 65 men; Q. C. Bitties' Co., 65 men; Total 251. Kerr County. Lieut. D. H. Farr's Co., 28 men, Total 28. Llano County: Capt. J. S. Bourland's Co., 65 men; Lieut. F. Breazel's Co., 41 men. Total, 106. Gillespie County. -Capt. E. Krauskopf's Co., 63. men; Wm. S. Wahrmund's Co., 62 men; etc,
Tells Of An Indian Raid
G. M. Day – Zavala Co. In the spring of 1877 a bunch of Indians, supposed to be Kickapoos, passed through the Castroville neighborhood, stealing horses on their way, then went on to Black Creek and killed a man named Joe Wilton. On the morning of April 28th, they passed by the house of David Parks, who then lived at the old Todos Santos ranch. Mentions a posse collected at Todos Santos Lake, including Bill Bennett, Claude Bennett, Alex Bennett, Buck Lock, Billy Parks, Couser, Tom McKinney, Bob McKinney, Tol McKinney, John Rutledge (now living at Loma Visita), Jack Foster, Emory Foster, Virgil Ridgeway; Frank Conley who pursued the Indians to Arroya Negro where afterwards a terrible fight followed. – Another great first-hand, eye-witness account.
An Old Song, The Dying Cowboy
Great old woeful song introduced by "Oh, bury, me not on the lone prairie," These words came low and mournfully from the pallid lips of a youth who lay On his dying bed at the close of day.
He had wailed in pain till. o'er his brow death's shadows fast were gathering now He thought of his home and his loved ones nigh, As the cowboys gathered to see him die…
" Oh, bury me not on the lone prairie,
Where the wild coyotes will howl o'er me
In, a narrow grave just six by three,
Oh, bury me not on the lone prairie. etc, etc, etc
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
J. C. Duval. 10th Installment . More on events of Mexican war around Coletto, Goliad…of Col. Fannin, Holliday and the daring & incredible escape of Wm. Hunter. Gripping story.
September Issue
Some names included in this volume:
W. S. Adair; O. B. Adams; Sol Adams; Nell Andrew; John S. Armstrong; Pickney Ayers; Dot Babb; Capt Ballinger; Aleck Barrickman; Col Buck Barry; Bass; Sue Bennett; John O. Biggs; Joe Bird; Thomas Bird; Judge Blackburn; Daniel Boone; C. D. Bowmer; Jim Bradley; Jim Bradly; Tom Brady; George Bragg; Sol Bragg; Billy Brown; Ferd Brown; Jim Brown; Robert Brown; John Neely Bryan; Buckelew; Mary Morton Bumpas; J. H. Burgeois; Doc Burnett; Neil Cain; Columbus Carol; Henri de Castro; Lorenzo de Castro; Jack Chestnut; Met Chestnut; Clark; Gip Clements; Jim Clements; ; Joe Clements; Manning Clements; Mary Jane Clements; Minerva Clements; Jack Coe; Phil Coe; Rich Coffey; Gov Richard Coke; John Collins; Jim Cone; Green Coombes; William Coombes; J. Fenimore Cooper; State Cox; Gen Crook; Gov Charles A. Culberson; C. M. Justice Cureton; Capt Jack Cureton; John C. Cureton; William Cureton; William E. Cureton; Cam Davidson; Hamp Davis; Jefferson Davis; Jim Denson; John Wesley DeVilbiss; "Butch" Dillard; Simp Dixon; Dobell; Col Duram; Duval; Capt T. L. Eperson; Turner Evans; Mart Fannin; Mart (Bud) Fannin; Joe Fitzpatrick; Dr FitzSimon; John (Pood) Fleming; John T. Fleming; Martha Fleming; O. D. Fleming; Hiram Frazier; Shiles Frazier; J. A. Gibbens; Samuel E. Gideon; Capt Gilbert; Gillett; Charles Goodnight; Bill Gordon; Wilburn Gray; Eugene Halbardier; Thornt Hamby; Gen James Hamilton; Aaron Hardin; Anne Hardin; Annie Hardin; Barnett Hardin; Bob Hardin; Elizabeth Hardin; Joe Hardin; ; Joe G. Hardin; ; ; William Hardin; Jasper K. Harper; E. H. Harrington; Jack Harris; Frank Harrison; Perry Harrison; Jack Hay; Col Jack Hays; John C. Col Hays; O. Henry; Ben Hinds; Dr Hoffman; Corp Holland; Rev H. G. Horton; Hough; Clabe Houlhousen; Judge Houlhousen; Houlhousen; Col George T. Howard; Samuel A. Hunter; Capt James Ingram; William Ingram; J. R. Iroin; George Jacobs; John James; Brit Johnson; Hiram Johnson; Jake Johnson; Mose Johnson; Stanton Jolly; Barnett Jones; Jim Ketchum; John Ketchum; Bob King; H. C. Sen King; J. A. Kipp; Pres Lamar; J. C. Landrum; Prof Landrum; Talt Lane; Jean Baptiste Lecompte; Abraham Lincoln; Ele Lloyd; Bill Longley; Oliver Loving; Jeff Lyttle; Archer Martin; J. B. Martin; J. R. Martin; Patrick McClure; James McCoy; W. H. Meddick; Leopold Mentrier; Billit Mitchell; Capt Moore; George Moore; Judge Moore; S. B. Moss; S. R. Moss; William B Moss. ; Joel Myers; Chief Peta Nacona; Arthur E. Nall; Jim Newman; Jim Sheriff; John Norton; John M. Bishop Odin; Jim Page; Cynthia Ann Parker; Quanah Parker; James Paul; Bill Peveler; Franz Peveler; Thomas Phelps; Mrs Thomas Phelps; Frank Polk; Billy Porter; William Sidney; Jim Prather; Lizzie Rasey; Bill Ratliff; Alexander (Buck) Roberts; Capt Roberts; George T. Roberts; Jerry Roberts; Dr Robinson; Dr W. H. Robinson; Walter F. Robinson; Capt Sul Ross; Capt Sam Rowes; Jack Ruff; Col Saunders; George W. Col Saunders; Scarborough; Scott; John Selman; Frank Shelton; Dennis Shudy; Bob Sikes; Michael Simon; C. C. Slaughter; Charles Sloter; "Frio" Smith; "Hondo" Smith; "Seco" Smith; Jim Smolly; Smolly; P. S. Hon Sowell; Mrs G. A. Stanley; Capt Stokes; Ben C. Stuart; Thompson; G. T. Tisdale; Frank Waldrip; Wallace; O. C. Weaver; Charlie Webb; Joseph Weber; V. M. West; Capt White; B. Williams; Henry Williams; Doc Wilson; Doc (T. J. ) Wilson; Dr Wood; George Wooten; Rev Hailey Wright; Barnett Young; Youmans;
Contents of this volume:
A Great Indian Raid In Young County
By John Warren Hunter. Lengthy and detailed account given by eye-witness Mr. Walter F. Robinson. The terrible Comanche raid occurred in 1864 down the valley of Elm Creek, near Fort Belknap, Young Co. Fort Murray became the place of refuge for 25 unprotected families who faced the onslaught of a few hundred Indians. Here is an interesting excerpt from the account:
Immediately after the arrival of Wilson, the Indians being reinforced by the main body, closed in, around the house and the battle became, :exceedingly furious. Mrs. Bragg, greatly against her will was made to seek shelter with her children under a bed, that they might escape the flying missiles sent through the cracks of the picket house. Old man Hamby, while, "clearing the deck" for freer action, seized the spinning wheel and was: in, the act of throwing it out, seeing which Mts. Bragg sprang from under the 'bed and gave him a piece of her mind. "Put that wheel
down, and ‘if you lay hands on it again I'll make you think the Injuns have done got you! And look at them rolls: you've already just. about ruint them! " This was the brave woman's warning to one of her defenders delivered while the arrows were flying thick and fast around her, but in those days the loss of the spinning wheel ~ and the carded woolen rolls meant scant clothing if not entire nudity for the family. Above the storm of battle Mr. Hamby shouted back: "In the name of heaven, woman, get back under that bed; you may never have need of a spinning wheel again!" But she made him agree to leave that wheel alone before she consented to take her place under the bed.
The fight continued with savage fury, the Indians closing in around the house and shooting through every crack and cranny. A bullet struck Wilson squarely in the forehead and he fell dead. An arrow struck old man Bragg in the breast and he rolled over, as he believed, with a fatal wound. A large Indian, supposed to be the chief, seized a mattock that was lying in the yard and getting close up under the wall set about to….
A Drink Of Mexican Brandy
Story of Amasa Clark during Mexican War, who, under Gen. Scott, had an amazing experience while undertaking his first shot of Mexican brandy. It was not the brandy that resulted in this amazing occurrence wherein the entire city seemed suddenly to be in an uproar, but rather one of those terrifying events that are almost commonplace in that part of the world, a tremendous ….
Capt. Moore’s Rangers on the Scout
J. A. Gibbens. Account presents sample of life on the scout trail. An excerpt:
In the early 70's while Captain Moore's company of rangers were camped on Bear Creek, twenty - miles from Junction City on the Fort McKavett road, a runner came and notified us of the killing of Mr. Kountz and two girls in the edge of the town of Junction.. The Messenger arrived at our camp about 11:00 o’clock at night, and Captain Moore immediately detailed twenty-five men to go with him on the trail. I was-one of the number. It was a cold, cloudy night, but Texas rangers never stood back on, account of the weather. We reached Junction City at daybreak the next morning, found the trail of the Indians, and followed it some distance, wherein it seemed to get dim, Captain Moore selected Talt Lane, Mart Fannin And Jerry Roberts as trailers, and we pushed on as fast as possible. We followed the Indians from Monday morning until Thursday morning before we could find sufficient sign to enable us to make any headway towards overtaking them. While we were standing still resting our horses. for a few minutes we saw Mart, (Bud) Fannin throw, up his hat and motion us to come on. When the command came up to him we found a dead horse which the Indians had killed for food. From there on, the trail was not difficult to follow, and it led us to a high mountain ridge and down into a canyon. In this canyon we found a fire on which some meat was roasting. This meat looked very tempting to our party of hungry rangers, our rations being hard tack,, bacon and, black coffee twice daily, but Captain Moore decided it was "bait" put by the Indians purposely for us, and cautioned us to leave it alone which we did. A pool of water was close by on which ice, was two inches thick, and in places this ice was broken showing that the redskins had but recently replenished their water supply. From there on the trail could be followed more rapidly for about two miles. We left this canyon which was one of the draws of Little Devil's River, which emptied. into. the Llano River. . We reached a ridge which was so rough our trailers could not pick up the trail...
Eighty Years In Texas
Account of the life of Mrs. Mary Morton Bumpas (Aunt "Mort"), born 1837 in Kentucky, came to Dallas area 1845 with family. Soon family purchased land in what became known as Kessler Park. Speaks of many incidents of early life as pioneer, such as crossing the Trinity River after a major storm… wild bears, survival and of course, interaction with Indians
Bigfoot Wallace Romantic Figure In Early Texas
Brief but very interesting account of how he got the title, "Bigfoot"
The Quaint Old Town Of Castroville
By Samuel E. Gideon. Named after Henri de Castro, the account details the origin of this French town on the banks of the Medina R. Included are many very interesting details, names and events associated with the forming of the community.
The Passing Of A Sturdy Path Blazer
Speaks of the life of William E. Cureton of Bosque Co., and Palo Pinto Co. a few miles W of Denison. Later (1850’s) settled on Keechi Creek and built the first houses in that area. Speaks of first School in Palo Pinto Co. Refers to original organizing of the County. Mentions the famous capture of Cynthia Ann Parker by Comanches. Abilene, Jeff Lyttle, Peta Nacona, the famous Indian battle of Dove Creek and cattle drives to Kansas.
The Life Of John Wesley Hardin
Part one in a series: Detailed autobiography of John Wesley Hardin.Characters: Elizabeth Hardin, William Hardin, Aaron Hardin, Phil Coe, McAnally, Joe G. Hardin, Captain Ballinger, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Sloter, John Norton, Bill Gordon, Shiles And Hiram Frazier, Sol Adams, Captain T. L. Eperson, Barnett Hardin, Anne Hardin, Bob Sikes, Turner Evans, Jack Ruff, Judge Houlshousen, Barnett Jones, Captain Sam Rowes, Clabe Houlshousen, Jim Newman, Trammels, Rushings, Andersons, Simp Dixon, Frank Polk, Tom Brady, John Collins, Hamp Davis, Jim Bradley, Judge Moore, Frank Shelton, Jim Page, Aleck Barrickman, Bill Longley, Ben Hinds, Jim Brown, J. C. Landrum, Huffman, Captain Stokes, Jim Smolly, Jim Clements, Manning Clements, Joe Clements, Gip Clements, Mary Jane Clements, Minerva Clements, Jim Denson, Ferd Brown, Jim Cone, Jake Johnson, Columbus Carol, Bob King, Locations: Round Rock, Mount Calm, Waco, Corn Hill, Red River Station, Montague County, Williamson County, San Antonio, Belton, Austin, Marlin, Falls County, Georgetown, Lockhart, Gonzales, Horn Hill, Brenham, Kosse, Calvert, Bryant, Bonham, Fannin County, Evergreen, Moscow, Polk County, Sumpter, Trinity County, Livingstone, Long King Creek, Logallis Prairie, Navarro County, Pisga, Nolan County, Sweetwater, Corsicana, Cotton Gin, Helena, Limestone County, Hillsboro, Towash, Pinoak, Longview, Marshall,
Old Rangers Visit Scene Of Conflict
By Arthur E. Nall In Houston Chronicle.
"The old place hasn’t changed much. It looks about the same as it did on that day," observed Captain Dan W. Roberts on his first visit to the scene of the famous Deer Creek Indian fight…
Characters: John O. Biggs, Thomas Phelps, Alexander (Buck) Roberts, Thomas Bird, Joe Bird, Stanton Jolly, George T. Roberts, Captain James Ingram, William Ingram, Frank Waldrip, Cam Davidson, H. C. King, Richard Coke, Locations: Austin, Round Mountain, Cypress Creek, Blanco County, Fort McCavett, Saline Creek,
Murder Of The Porter Family
Mrs. G.A. Stanley of Locker, Texas, gives an account of the murder of the Porter family in 1863.Characters: George Moore, Billy Porter, Locations: Cooke County, St. Joe, Montague County,
Tells Of Trails Days
C. D. Bowmer Of Corsicana, TexasCharacters: Rev. Hailey Wright, Dennis Shudy, Neil Cain, Jack Harris, Mrs. Gore, Locations: Williamson County, Round Rock, Austin, Manor, San Antonio,
Quick Wit Saves Man In Lynching Bee
W.S. Adair, In Dallas News.Characters: J. B. Martin, J. R. Martin, Daniel Boone, Hiram Johnson, J. A. Kipp, Wilburn Gray, Rich Coffey, Jack Chestnut, Met Chestnut, John S. Armstrong, Locations: Dallas, Burnet County, Cooke County, Marysville, Jonesboro, Coryell County,
The Packsaddle Mountain Fight
Ben C. Stuart In Colorado CitizenCharacters: William B. Moss, S. R. Moss, S. B. Moss, Ele Lloyd, Archer Martin, Pickney Ayers, Robert Brown, E. H. Harrington, Locations: Packsaddle Mountain, Llano County,
Early Days Were Thrilling
By J. R. Iroin
Characters: Rich Coffey,
Locations: Brownwood, Fort Worth, Comanche, Abilene, San Angelo, Concho River, Rio Grande, Sherman,
The Adventures Of Jack Dobell
From "Early Times In Texas" By J. C. Duvall. Conclusion of a multi-part article. 11th InstallmentCharacters: Santa Anna, General Houston, Locations: Goliad, San Jacinto, San Bernard, Austin,
Rode Camels To A Camp Meeting
Rev. H. G. Horton, Bishop, Texas. Uvalde mission, 0. B. Adams, Center Point Circuit.. Jasper K. Harper, Camp Verde and Turkey Creek, John Wesley DeVilbiss, Jasper K. Harper and H. G. Horton.. An excerpt: A campmeeting, away out there in the woods, was a novelty. DeVilbiss was picking out his hymn to commence on that beautiful , Sunday morning, when the congregation suddenly - saw six camels coming right -up the. dim path to the arbor,. and on the back of each camel sat a woman and two or three children. The whole crowd arose and hurried out to meet them. . We helped them all down and the drivers hitched the camels close around, and there they stood during services and listened to DeVilbiss preach as solemnly as though the day of judgment was, at hand. The women and children remained. and took dinner with us, then sang some hymns for us before they mounted their camels and returned to Camp Verde….One time, as' I was coming east through a strip of woods just west of Castroville, I met fifty of those camels passing on up towards New Mexico, loaded with government supplies. My horse was so badly scared he tried his best to climb a tree…
Roughing it on the cattle range
By Samuel A. Hunter. Personal account of Mr. Hunter who in 1862 was left with one other man (the men of the area having been called off to war) to herd 1000 head of cattle in the regions of Uvalde Co. , Clinton on Coletto Cr. Leon Creek, Yorktown. Mentions O. D. Fleming, Butch Dillard, John Fleming, Miss Martha Fleming.
October Issue
When Camels Roamed Over Texas
R. C. Crane. With the establishment of forts at strategic points over the west, the problem of transportation of army supplies became acute, and the question of cost of transportation became a serious one to the quartermaster's department. Here is an excellent account of government's experiment with the camels in the Texas frontier in 1855-58. It was a dream unfulfilled. It was a scheme based upon wisdom; one calculated to inaugurate an entire new scheme of transportation, the result of which world have been the opening, for earlier settlement, one half of our western continent. It failed, but the failure was from causes wholly extraneous to itself.
Further Mentions: Lieutenant D. D. Porter, who became famous in the war between the states as Admiral Porter; Secretary of War John B. Floyd; Gen. Robert E. Lee (then a Lieutenant Colonel, but in command of the United States military forces in Texas); Camp Verde; Mr. W. H. Bonnell.
Jack Potter, The Fighting Parson
John Warren Hunter. A Story of the "Fighting Parson" Andrew Jackson Potter commonly known as Fighting Jack Potter. This fearless Methodist Preacher traveled through Uvalde, Banderea, Kerr, Kendall, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Tom Green and other counties in the late 1860s 1870s and 1880s. His name was a household word from the Panhandle to the Gulf; from the Colorado to the Rio Grande and the stories of his wit, prowess and adventures were sent abroad in the nation by press and pulpit. Born in Charito county, Missouri, April 3, 1830. He was the son of Joshua and Martha Potter, natives of Kentucky. In early years, wild, rebellious, routy and untamed, he eventually became a fierce Indian fighter, soldier, teamster, frontiersman, and preacher, whose fame and courageous reputation preceded him and whose respect was legendary.
Further Mentions: General Sterling Price; Bent's Fort; Rev. I. G. John, a Methodist preacher; York's creek; Croft's Prairie; Mr. Miller, of Lockhart; Capt. Stoke Holme's Company at Prairie Lee; Wood's regiment, Thirty Second Texas cavalry; DeBray's – regiment; Mr. Potter was in all of the battles of the Red River campaign in 1864; Curry's Creek.
The Old-Time Campmeeting
By L. C. C. Author recalls memories of the campmeetings the people used to have in Mt. Zion community, between Burnet and Bertram. In that neighborhood the Cumberland Presbyterian Church predominated, and still does, although in most places it has merged with the Presbyterian church. The meetings would begin on Friday night and continue for ten days. The preachers that would assemble would be the leading lights of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in this section of Texas, and their names are still held in reverence by many readers of this Japer. They were Uncle Coley Lockett, Bob Davis, the old Civil War Hero, John Hudson, Buck Bowmer, Bob Simpson and others.
Further Mentions: : "Uncle Jimmie" Hill's family from Oatmeal, S. N. Reed (father of G, R. Reed 'of this community) and family. A. J. Ater and family, J. W. Warden and family, my uncles, C. B., W. J. and L. E. Kincheloe, Uncle Coley Lockett and family, Uncle Cal Newton and family, Uncle Alex LaForge and family;
Ex-Ranger’s Reunion At Ranger
Following is the list of ex-Texas rangers who died during the year, 1924. Lee Groomes, Austin ; G. S. McKenzie, Comanche; J. H. B. Norfteet, Silver; A. T. Ritchie, Sydney ; C. M. Sterling, Montague ; J. N. Shrock, Spanish Court; T. W. Thomason, Evant; J. H. Wallace, Decatur; G. M. Wright, Granbury; J. M. Womack, Brownwood; Henry Evans, Talpa; V. I. Braulon, Brownwood; J. C. Bird, Alpine; L. C. Carvey, Archer City; T. H. Hammonds, Comanche; G. W. Johnson, Camp Springs; Frank Ware, Dallas; J. W. Proffitt, Fresno, Calif.
Further Mentions: Major W. M. Green of Meridian; W. H. Roberts of Llano; J. H. Renick of Gorman; L. H. Cook of Bangs, second lieutenant. S. P. Carter of Gorman, adjutant. J. O. Allen of Crosbyton, chaplain. W. Y. Luke of Weatherflord; C. M. Grady of Brownwood; Major William M. Green of Meridan; Miss Ruby Green, daughter of Major Green; the W. V. Brewer farm; Major W. M. Green; Ray Judia of Ranger; C. C. Patterson;
Passing of a Pioneer.
In this brief article, Col W K. Baylor speaks of the life of his friend, E. B. Dennis, pioneer and long-time Texas resident, who died August 31st, 1925 at the age of 93.
Captain Peak Recalls Last Indian Fight
W. S. Adair. Story of the final clashes between the rangers and the Indians on the Texas frontier, particularly of the last fight with the Apaches, in which the operations of the rangers were directed by Capt. George W. Baylor and Lieut. L. P. Neville, in 1881
Further Mentions: Capt. June Peak; Capt. Nolan; Double Lakes, on the Staked Plains, several day's ride north of Big Spring; the Old Shafer Trail, down the north side of the Concho River; the Old Mullins ranch; Mr. Connell, a ranchman; Ranger W. B. Anglin; Ranger J. W. Bruton; Maj. W. M. Green of Meridian;
Couples Wedded Fifty Weeks
Account mentions an event, probably most unique in the whole United States, when at Mission Valley, twenty miles from Cuero, two brothers who married sisters celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family reunion. On August 16, 1875, William James Adcock and Miss Ellen Caroline Sparks and Julius Calvin, Adcock and Miss Amanda Elvira Sparks celebrated their marriage with merrymaking at the old Adcock homestead, near the present town of Schroeder, after a double wedding ceremony had been performed uniting the Adcock brothers and the Sparks sisters, an event of no little interest in the community, for the families of both were prominent. It was just an ordinary wedding ceremony at first, according to the old couples, except that Julius Calvin and Amanda Elvira sprang a surprise by joining in the ceremony set for William James and Ellen Caroline. After their marriage the two couples settled down about seven or eight miles apart and lived and reared their families in those same houses and have lived in them through the half century of married life, except for one move of a few miles made by J. C. Adcock and family.
Further Mentions: To the union of William James and Ellen Caroline were born fifteen children: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Adcock are seven sons and seven daughters, Russell Adcock of Nixon, J., Mrs. Jessie Flowers of San Antonio, Mrs. Alice Wilbanks of Galveston, W. Adcock of Vinton, La; Mrs. F. C Schlein of Beeville, Walter Adcock of Katy, Texas; Mrs. E. W. Rabel of Thomaston, Marvin Adcock of Beeville, Mrs. Fred Miller Cuero, Oliver Adcock of Cuero, Roy Adcock of Houston, Mrs. W. G. Semmler of Cuero and Earl Adcock of Cuero. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Adcock have six children: Will C. Adcock of Houston, Rennie M. Adcock -of Thomaston, Mrs. W. E. Watson of Thomaston, Riley Adcock of Thomaston, Mrs. Jack Paul of Fairbank and Richard Adcock of Thomaston.
The Life Of John Wesley Hardin
Part four in a series: Detailed autobiography of John Wesley Hardin.
Characters: Elizabeth Hardin, William Hardin, Aaron Hardin, Phil Coe, McAnally, Joe G. Hardin, Captain Ballinger, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Sloter, John Norton, Bill Gordon, Shiles And Hiram Frazier, Sol Adams, Captain T. L. Eperson, Barnett Hardin, Anne Hardin, Bob Sikes, Turner Evans, Jack Ruff, Judge Houlshousen, Barnett Jones, Captain Sam Rowes, Clabe Houlshousen, Jim Newman, Trammels, Rushings, Andersons, Simp Dixon, Frank Polk, Tom Brady, John Collins, Hamp Davis, Jim Bradley, Judge Moore, Frank Shelton, Jim Page, Aleck Barrickman, Bill Longley, Ben Hinds, Jim Brown, J. C. Landrum, Huffman, Captain Stokes, Jim Smolly, Jim Clements, Manning Clements, Joe Clements, Gip Clements, Mary Jane Clements, Minerva Clements, Jim Denson, Ferd Brown, Jim Cone, Jake Johnson, Columbus Carol, Bob King, etc, etc
Locations: Round Rock, Mount Calm, Waco, Corn Hill, Red River Station, Montague County, Williamson County, San Antonio, Belton, Austin, Marlin, Falls County, Georgetown, Lockhart, Gonzales, Horn Hill, Brenham, Kosse, Calvert, Bryant, Bonham, Fannin County, Evergreen, Moscow, Polk County, Sumpter, Trinity County, Livingstone, Long King Creek, Logallis Prairie, Navarro County, Pisga, Nolan County, Sweetwater, Corsicana, Cotton Gin, Helena, Limestone County, Hillsboro, Towash, Pinoak, Longview, Marshall, (Continued From Last Month.)
Celebrates One Hundreth Birthday
Account of old Amasa Clark, first citizen of Bandera, who turned 100 years old at time of this printing. Mr. Clark -was born on Socharrie Creek, in Socharrie County, New York. September 3, 1825, only a few yearn after Old Hickory whipped the British at New Orleans and before the Alamo and San Jacinto field were baptized into immortality by the blood of Texas heroes. He has passed through five wars on the soil of the United States. Thus he has faced all of the dangers, hardships and privations that were the lot of those who went ahead to soften the wilderness for the tender feet of civilization. When Amasa Clark came into the world, Texas was a province, the home of wild beasts and savage men; a province whose rivers, mountains and plains were unexplored. When but a lad he left his native State of New York to enlist in the Army and valiantly fought his way from Vera Cruz to Chapultepec with Gen. Scott, and when victory had crowned the American arms in Mexico he came to Texas. Here he cast his lot to blaze the way for oncoming generations. He has seen the signal fire of the savage gleam from a thousand peaks and has followed their encrimsoned trail across the hills and plains along the vast extent of the Texas border.
Further Mentions: Gen. Paul B. Malone, commanding the Second Division; Mr. Clark's farm about four miles west of Bandera; William B. Krempkau, organizer of the Pioneer Freighters; Rev. Stuart Pearce; Miss Lucy Wedgeworth; O. B. Miles; Gulls & Wilkens; three families camped on the Medina, and those three families were the founders of the first settlement in Bandera County, which afterward became the town of Bandera;
Mother Of Texas Rests And Waits
Molly Connor Cook. Account of Mrs. Rebecca J. Fisher, "The Mother of Texas". The story of Mrs. Fisher's life has been written from many angles, and not always accurately, but the facts here given were gathered in conversation with Mrs. Fisher when she was 94 years old. This heroic woman recalls with vividness, her time of captivity by Indians, aas well as other hardships as an early pioneer. Also mentions her attendance at Rutersville Female College, (the only college in the State at that time, and her subsequent marriage to Rev. Orcenith Fisher, a, Methodist minister and their lifelong service and devotion. Mrs. Fisher was born Rebecca Jane Gilleland, daughter of Mary Barbour and Johnson Gillerland, in Philadelphia, August 31, 1831
Further Mentions: her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Blandford; Rebecca Jane, Thomas Battle and William McCalla; and the father entered the Texas army under Captain Thomalson; the old Tenth Street Methodist Church; William Jennings' Bryan;
For a day and night the children were carried along by their captors, until soldier comrades of their father who had heard of the tragedy and set out in pursuit began to press the Indians. Here the children were left for dead, Rebecca from a blow on the head from a heavy instrument of some kind and the boy from a wound through the body.
Mrs. Fisher's memory of those incidents is very clear, and she tells with trembling voice how she prayed during the time of their captivity, having been told that she would find help from her dangers in prayer. Her eyes widen with horror when she speaks of this time, as though after a lapse of, 86 years as she still sees the scenes she describes so vividry.
She does not know how long she lay unconscious, but when she revived she saw figures approaching in the distance, and thinking they were the Indians returning, she dragged her little brother to the shelter of the nearby woods. There the two children lay, suffering from hunger, thirst and terror, until called by their names by the soldiers and assured that the latter were friends. Albert Sydney Johnston was a member of the rescuing party.
A Prized Relic Of 1847
The contents of an original letter which is in possession of Mrs. Kate Whisenhunt of Medina, Texas, who is a niece of the writer, C. T. Smead, who penned the letter to his father, Z. P. Smead, at Sandusky City, Erie County, Ohio, while he was with General Taylor's army in Mexico. The letter as written with a goose-quill pen and in ink made from poke berries. It was folded in such manner that it served as its own envelop, the outside being left for address and cover. Despite its extreme age the letter is in a good state of preservation and easily read. - It bears a rubber stamp postmark, "Pt. Isabel, Feb.- 18, 1847," and required 1Oc postage.
"Camp Near Monterey, Mexico. January 31, 1847.
Dear Father and Mother:
I sent you a scrawl from Brazos, to which I as yet have received no answer. The dating of this will inform you that I am still at Monterey. My health is very good, better, I think, than it has been for several years past. The health of the army is generally good as far as I know. You perhaps know the movements of the army as well, and I expect, than I do here, excepting such as I am a participant of. We started from this camp on the morning of seventeenth of Dec. for Saltillo. The movement was very sudden as the order reached us about two !o'clock in the morning and we were on our march ere day dawned. We supposed that we were to have a big fight as soon as we reached our place of destination. This alarm was chiefly caused by an unusual number of Mexicans assembling or being about Saltillo. And it is yet believed by the regular officers that there would have been an outbreak if it had (not) been for our movement, for as soon as it was known in Saltillo that we were advancing they began to "vamos," leave, and our quiet was restored. At this time there was without doubt ten Mexicans about Saltillo capable of bearing arms to one of our soldiers, but such was the terror that this approach of Volunteers caused they left by thousands. It is said by respectable people that the Mexicans believed the Volunteers had tails that dragged on the ground after them. Be this as it may, wherever we went they were completely terror stricken. We reached Saltillo on the nineteenth, and all remained quiet until Christmas, when another alarm was made which excelled anything I ever saw. We stood under arms all day, momentarily expecting to march out and meet Santa Anna with twenty-one thousand men against which we could brim about four thousand five hundred, but yet with this odds against us, we should have whipped them like Hell. But night came and brought no fight, but dispelled all hopes of ours. On the last -day of Dec. we started back and encamped on this spot which we had left twenty days- before. Numerous alarms disturbed our quiet here and in consequence we were ordered by Gen. Marshall, who, by the by, is a perfect old Bloat, to break up our camp and move into town, and just as soon as we got our tents nearly pitched we were ordered back to this camp and now just as we are snugly settled here we are ordered early in the morning to move again into town. So it goes. We march and countermarch merely to pass under the eye of Old Marshall. Great was our loss when Gen. Horner died. He was a great man, the United States can boast but few such, perhaps none. Gen. Taylor arrived here a few days ago from Victoria, and went yesterday to Saltillo. It (is) rumored that Casus M. Clay, his company and two other companies of Volunteer cavalry have been captured by the Mexicans, but still I hope it is but rumor. On the route between here and Victoria ten men and a boy were taken by the Mexicans in a pass in the mountains where they could get so high that they could not be brought down by the carbines and from their lofty positions threw down rocks on their heads. This is a singular country and people which I hope shall have an opportunity of describing to you. In the meantime accept the best and kindest wishes of an absent but not forgetful son. C. T. SMEAD."
Destructive Storm At Indianola, 1875
Written by James W. Hatch, San Antonio, Texas. Account of the devastating 1875 storm which destroyed the port city of Indianola, the town which one time served as gateway to Texas.
During this awful storm many courageous rescues were effected.. For ten hours D. W. Hatch, Jr., stood lashed in any open window of the second story of the Dr. David Lewis home and with a rope lassoed struggling people as they floated past. It is said that he dragged between twenty and thirty through the window to comparative safety. Floating ship spars and heavy timbers were the constant menace to buildings not already demolished, but the Lewis building withstood the storm. After the storm had blown from the east for eighteen or twenty hours, the wind suddenly shifted to the north, and the high waters of the different bays now took a mad rush back to the Gulf. The Matagorda Peninsula lay in its way, and fifteen miles of this peninsula was carried into the Gulf, with many homes and families, among them being three pilots of Pass Caballo, Captains Thomas and Elijah Decroe, together with their families. Higher up on the Peninsula lived two sons-in-law of Captain Thomas Decroe, John Humphries and Henry, Pearserley. When the storm was over John Humphries was the sole survivor of his family, all the others having been swept from a raft on which they had taken refuge. Henry Pearserley had also built a raft, and luckily his raft was quickly carried to the mainland, where, beyond the hardship they had already endured, they were unhurt and found refuge.
In 1886 Indianola was the scene of a second storm which, though it did not last as long as the storm of 1875, exceeded it in violence. Railroad.. rails were picked up from the roadbed with ties attached and brown through the air a _full quarter of a mile and .landed on end in Powder Horn Lake, where they stand to this day as mute evidence of the velocity of the cyclone of 1886. There were fewer casualties in this later storm as there were fewer people to become victims. Those who lived through the second storm decided to abandon the Dace fbr all time, with the exception of one old negro man called Uncle Pey'ton, and Port Lavaca once more became the county seat.
Further Mentions: William Taylor, charged with the killing of Gabriel Slaughter; Joe Blackburn, charged with stage robbery and first degree murder; Salura Island; Sheriff Busch; William Taylor and Joe Blackburn; Captain Billie Nichols; Dr. John Leake; Dr. Paige of Georgetown; Ruben Brown;
San Antonio’s First Great Tragedy
John Warren Hunter. Lengthy, graphic and detailed account of the butchery of Herrera and his men in 1813.
Further Mentions: Mr. Beltran; W. W. Mills; Aaron Burr; General Wilkinson; General Herrera; Captain Burling; Lieutenant Pike; Governor Cordero; the arrest of Don Ignacio Aldama and Padre Salazar, which occurred in January, 1811; the treachery of Elisondo these two patriots, Ignacio Aldama and Padre Salazar, were arrested the day following this interview, taken to Monclova and executed; General Allende; the battle of Puente de Calderon, January 1, 1811; a place called Acatita de Bajan; Bernardo Gutierrez; Colonel Kemper appointed Captain Darius Johnston, a brilliant young lawyer from Kentucky; General Simon de Herrera, Ex-Governor Cordero, Governor Manuel de Salcedo, Lieutenant Colonel Herrera, Captain Jose Mateos, Juan Ignacio Arabido, Francisco Pereira and Gregorio Amado; Captain Miguel Areos and his two sons, Luis and Pancho; Antonio Lopez and Lieutenant Juan Caso, Lopez; Dr. Orramel Johnson.
November Issue
Some names mentioned in this volume:
W. S. Adair; Allstrom; Ham Anderson; ; Jim Anderson; Sam Anderson; Nell Andrew; Andrew; Lt Armstrong; Capt Arreola; Dot Babb; F. C. Baker; J. D. Baker; W. E. Bard; Aleck Barrickman; ; Joe Barrickman; Bass; Col J. R. Baylor; W. K. Col; Rev Bird; Barbara Bishop; Henry Bishop; Martha Bishop; Tommie Bishop; Dep Sheriff Dave Blair; Dr O. C. Boone; Judge Bourland; Brown Bowen; Neal Bowen; Dr Brosius; J. B. Brosius; Dr J. B. Brosius; Dr J. Brosius; N. C. Brown; Rube Brown; Chief Bugler Hauser; Sam Burnet; AaronBurr; Neal Campbell; Pete Campbell; Azzlee Carmichael; Jack Christman; Pvt Hugh Clark; ; Joe Clements; ; Mrs M. R. Coffee; D. F. Combs; Mrs J. F. Comer; Caleb Conover; Catrina Cortez; J. E. Cosper; Doug Coulson; Nick Coulson; Riley Cowan; Jim Cox; Hiram Craig; R. C. Crane; Dr Cromwell; Cora Melton Cross; Bill Cunningham; Dick Cureton; Capt Jack Cureton; Jimmie Cureton; John Cureton; W. E. Cureton; Gen Custer; Alfred Dans Jr; Tip Davis; Alf Day; Capt Rafael Delgado; James T. DeShield; Melissa E. Dillard; Bud Dixon; ; Olive K. Dixon; Tom Dixon; ; Col C. F. Doan; Rev J. C. Dodgen; A. J. Dragoo; B. C. Dragoo; B. C. Dragoo Jr ; I. M. Dragoo; J. F. Dragoo; L. L. Dragoo; Sarah Elizabeth Dragoo; Jack Duncan; Martha M. Duncan; Sarah Jane Dunman; George B. Ely; Green C. Ely; Henry Ely; Polly Keith Ely; Tom Ely; E. P. Epperson; G. L. Epperson; W. S. Ethridge; Ehrenbergh Fahrten; Gen W. H. French; Mrs John Friend; E. L. Gage; Joe Garvin; Sarah Elizabeth Gephart; Sarah Ann Gibson; Capt A. M. Gildea; Gillett; ; Ed Glover; Col Chas Goodnight; Kittie Gray; Tom Green; Alexander Gregg; Bernardo Gutierrez; Col Gutierrez; Bill Haddock; Alex Hall; W. B. Hardeman; Shep Hardie; J. D. Hardin; Jeff Hardin; Joe Hardin; Joe G. Hardin; John W. Hardin; Mollie Hardin; Wid Hardin; Frank Harper; Albert Power (Bert) Haynes; Charles Haynes; Charlie Hickman ; Charlie Power Haynes; Henry Power Haynes; Henry Pardue Haynes; John James Haynes; Leon M. Haynes; Mary Jane Haynes; Sarah Ann Haynes; Violet A. Haynes; Gen S. P. Heintzelman; Jack Helms; Capt Jack Helms; Bob Hext; Bill Higgins; Gen John B. Hood; Dick Hubbard; Billie Hunter; J. W. Jackson; Mrs Vick Jackson; William Jackson; John C. Jacobs; Birt Johnson; Brit Johnson; C. E. Johnson; Capt Johnson; Bill Jones; Dave Karnes; Sheriff John Karnes; Abijah Keith; John Keith; Gus Kenedy; Capt Kimm; Sheriff Langhamer; Langhamer; Ad Lawrence; Adam Lawrence; Gen Fitzhugh Lee; Jim Lee; Mrs M. J. Lee; Gen Robert E. Lee; Mrs W. E. Lee; Cliff Lewis; Harry Long; J. J. Long; J. J. Long Jr; T. D. Lovett; Lt Lowe; Jim Man; Capt Manchaca; Lt Marshall; Bill McCulloch; Sam McCullock; Mrs A. B. McDonald; Capt Bill ; Gen McKenzie; Neal McMellon; Capt James McNeal; Dr Menger; Gen Miles; Harve Miller; Jim Milligan; George Moore; William Murphy; Francisca Ochoa; Nepomuceno ; Dan Parker; Jenny Parks; Milly Parks; Dr T. J. Percifull; Maj Perr; Col Perry; Billy Porter; George Porter; Mrs George Porter; Lydia Porter; Pendleton; E. M. Powell; Jane Power; Chief Prieto; Wiley Prigon; Thad Rees; Mary Richardson; D. S. Robinson; Pablo Rodriguez; Billie Rogers; Sammie Rogers; Col Ross; ; Bob Roundtree; Padre Senobio; Eli Shelley; Josie Shelley; Pvt Casper Siddel; Gabe Slaughter; Carl Smith; Gen E. Kirby ; Gov Henry ; Pat Henry; Count St. Denis; Mrs G. A. Stanley; Will Stigler; Gen George H. Stoneman; Bill Stones; Stones; E. Stribling; Bill Sutton; Mrs Bill Sutton; Harry Swain; Mrs Harry Swain; J. H. Swain. ; Mrs J. H. Swain; Bud Tatum; Billy Taylor; Capt Taylor; Jim Taylor; ; John Taylor; Capt Joseph Taylor; Scrap Taylor; George Tennille; Tennille; S. H. Terrell; Gen Thomas; Gen George H. Thomas; Maj Thomas; Thompson; Joe Tomlinson; Tomlinson; Dealton Valentine; Gen Earl Van Dorn; Filisola D. Vincente; Dick Wade; Robert Waldrope; Jim Buck Waldrup; Wallace; Bill Waller; Capt Waller; Henry Ware; Charles Webb; Charley Webb; George Westfield; Capt Wilkinson; Gen Wilkinson; Frank Wilson; Mark Withers; Jack Wright; Lib Wykoff; Mac Young; John Zito; Zit Zipps;
Contents of this volume:
Surveyed in the Plains Country
by W. S. Adair
This article first appeared in the Dallas News, 1923. Follows the life and adventures of E. M. Powell, land agent. Contains info on the Texas & Pacific Railroad, International & Great Northern, Frisco, Cotton Belt, Santa Fe, Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio, and Dallas & Wichita railroads. E. L. Gage, E. M. Powell, General McKenzie, T. D. Lovett. Also interesting account of settling the panhandle, of Quaker settlements in Crosby Co., conflict between cattlemen and settlers. Crocker, Brewster, Pecos and Tom Green Counties.
From an Old Texan
by J. E. Cosper
This letter from J. E. Cosper includes information on his family, friends, adventures, and work in Texas. Azzlee Carmichael, Jim Lee, W. E. Cureton, Captain Jack Cureton, John Cureton, Jimmie Cureton, Dick Cureton, Ole Neastol, Nick Coulson, Doug Coulson
Tells of Indians and Cattle Thieves
by Cora Melton Cross
This article appeared in the Dallas Semi-Weekly News, 1925. G. L. Epperson tells of his early life and times in Llano County. Lib Wykoff, Cannady, Miller, Whitlock, Mason, Judge Bourland, Mrs. John Friend, Bob Roundtree
Declare Church was Saved by Prayer
This article appeared in The Youth’s Companion in 1896. A church in Bell County is set on fire, but is saved after a Methodist preacher prays and rain is sent.
Charlie Power Haynes
by Violet A. Haynes
Obituary of Mr. Haynes, his involvement as a Texas Ranger. Contains extensive details regarding family relations, of great genealogical value. His involvement in "Buckeye Rangers" and Free Masonry. Many names mentioned: here’s a sample: Sarah Jane Dunman, Rev. Bird, John James Haynes, Henry Haynes, Sarah Ann Gibson, Leon M. Haynes, Charlie Hickman Hayes, Albert Power Haynes, Josie Shelley, E. Stribling, Robert Waldrope, Alfred Dans, Carl Smith, Eli Shelley, Wid Hardin, Jane Power, Henry Pardue,
Laughs at the Years
Mrs. Martha M. Duncan celebrates her 101st birthday with remembrances of the past.
Pioneer Mother Tells of Early Years
by Mrs. M. J. Lee
Mrs. Lee tells of early days in Hunt county. Relates details regarding the Porter Family in Cook CO, by Indians. More stories of Indian attacks, farming, school, and homesteading. Green C. Ely, Polly Keith Ely, Pendleton Porter, Lydia Porter, Tom Ely, George Porter, George Ely, Pete Campbell, Sammie Rogers, Billie Rogers, Barbara Bishop, Henry Bishop, Tommie Bishop, Martha Bishop, John Keith, Abijah Keith
One Indian Faced Twenty Soldiers
by R. C. Crane
As published in the Dallas Semi-Weekly News. Exciting episode in the Civil War involving Robert E. Lee, E. Kirby Smith, Fitzhugh Lee, John B. Hood, Earl Van Dorn, George H. Stoneman, S. P. Heintzelman, W. H. French, S. D. Sturgis, Gen. Thomas. Tells of events that occurred around Big Stink Creek E. of Sweetwater.
Catrina Cortez, the Bandit
by W. B. Hardeman
Mrs. Vick Jackson tells the story of Catrina Cortez, bandit and gentleman.
My Recollection of Negro Brit
by Dot Babb
Story of the life and death of Brit Johnson. Speaks of activities in and around Young Co, on the Cimarron R. and how he was killed by Kiowa Indians.
The Life of John Wesley Hardin
Very detailed and lengthy account continues from previous issue telling of the life and times of Mr. Hardin. (If you want other installments of this fine article, let me know – we have them all and will be glad to supply). Mentions many names such as: George Tennille, Manning Clements, Jack Helms, Jim Taylor, John Taylor, Scrap Taylor, Jim Cox, Jake Christman, Joe Tomlinson, Dave Blair, Wiley Prigon, J. Brosius, Gip Clements, Aleck Barrickman, Gabe Slaughter, Charles Webb, Henry Ware, Jack Wright, Frank Wilson, Dave Karnes, Bud Dixon, Alf Day, Bill Stones, Mac Young, Bill McCulloch, Gus Kenedy, Cliff Lewis
A Long, Useful Life Ended
by Olive K. Dixon
Obituary of J. J. Long. Mary Richardson, M. R. Coffee
Ad Lawrence’s Leap
by James T. DeShields
Adam (Ad) Lawrence’s encounter with Indians and subsequent leap to safety.
Robin Hood of the Tonkaways
by John C. Jacobs
Stories of the Tonkaway Indians; their practices and rituals, and a young white man who joined their tribe.
Buffalo Skinner’s Song
by Dot Babb
The Battle of the Alazan
by John Warren Hunter
Continues the narrative of Beltran. Pablo Rodriguez, Delgado, Gutierrez, Francisca Ochoa, Elisondo, Rafael Delgado, Perry, Taylor, Kimm. (If you want other installments of this fine article, let me know – we have them all and will be glad to supply)
December Issue
Burnet County Pioneers
Account of E. E. Brooks, and his wife pioneers of Burnet county, TX. He was born in a log cabin in Arkansas and came with his parents who settled in Burnet county where the town of Burnet now stands. It was then called Fort Crogan and was on the extreme border of civilization. Here they decided to stop, and carve a home out of the, then, wilderness of Texas. Brooks relates many thrilling experiences with Indians when it took men and women of courage to remain in their frontier homes and withstand the hardships of early days in that section. Before coming to Burnet, Brook's parents camped for a time near where Georgetown now stands, until they could decide upon a permanent location It was there they had their first experience with Indians.
One day Mrs. Brooks with her three children, was left alone while her husband and some other men were off splitting out boards to build more room to the house (people in those days grew careless from the very familiarity of danger), and she walked to the door which was on the north side of the house overlooking the valley and saw a party of men on horseback, rapidly approaching. She thought at first they were cow hunters, but felt some uneasiness and soon took another look, when to her horror she discovered that they were Indians. She ran to her children and cried out in agony of her soul: "Indians!" By this time the Indians had dashed up and dismounted, filling the house and yard, there being about 40 In number. She had no hope to escape and could only await her fate. The eldest boy and girl crawled behind a large chest …
One of the Indians who seemed to be the leader said to: Mrs. Brooks in English: "We want bread", and although she thought she read her doom in their hideously painted faces and blood-thirsty looks, the heroic woman never lost her presence of mind. She implored the Indians who had addressed her in English to spare her children. The Indian who had spoken English came over and sat down on the other side of her with her baby in her arms. Then another one came and sat down on the other side of her and one in front. With their spears and tomahawks and war paint they presented a fearful sight. The one in front of her reached for her baby. (The baby is now Mrs. J. K. Daugherty of Marble Falls.' The mother pressed the baby to her bosom. They took hold of the child and tried to tear it from her, but with a mother's desperate effort to save her child, she clung to it, pleading for its life until she thought they would surely pull its little body in two. She let go and folded her arms in despair…
Further mentions: Elihu Casner, who lived 6 miles from the Brooks farm * Wofford Johnson and family * Mr. Casner * Mrs. Johnson. threw her baby into a clump of bushes where it was found alive the following morning, being the only member of the family that escaped. *
PIONEER RECALLS INDIAN DAYS
E. A (Pat) Paffrath, of Fort Worth, a veteran pioneer plainsman offers a narrative of Indian and buffalo hunting in the 1870’s
"When I went to the Panhandle in 1876," he said, "I drove a herd of cattle belonging to Smith & Adams from South Texas to Fort Belknap and after delivering them decided to go to the buffalo ranges and hunt. Buffalo were being killed in large numbers and there was good profit in the hides.
"I recall the incident of the rescue of the white woman, Cynthia Ann Parker, from the Indians," continued the old plainsman. "She was carried off by the Comanches when about 12 years old, and afterward, as the wife of Quanah Parker, the latter-day chief of the Comanches. She was a grown woman when rescued by Governor Sul Ross, who was then a Texas Ranger. Governor Ross and his followers had a fight with the Indians at a point between Quanah and Crowell, and found Cynthia Ann and her young daughter in the party. The chief, who was the father of Quanah Parker, was killed during the battle and the white woman was taken back to the settlement.
"The last Indian killed in Southwest Texas", continued the old plainsman, reminiscently, "was a Kiowa who was shot by Captain Arrington's rangers west of Quanah - in 1879, and his death brought about a raid by the Kiowas into that section in the way of reprisal. The last white man killed was named Earl and he was slain east of Quanah by the band of Kiowas which came down from the reservation to avenge the death of one of their number killed a thort time before in the same locality by the rangers. Earl had just arrived in the country and I met him and talked to him at the headquarters of the R2 ranch the night he was killed. He was traveling with Fred and Joe Estes and knew little about the habits of Indians. I warned the little pasty not to leave the ranch that night, as I had been informed that about thirty-five Kiowas was out on a raiding expedition bent on vengeance and that traveling might be dangerous. They did not listen to me, however, but continued their journey toward Quanah, and Earl lost his life.'
First House At Old Washington
Mrs. L. N. Throop.
Account of Old Washington and the historic house built in the early days in 1834. House is described by Mrs. Isabella Buffington Herbert of Anderson, who was born in the first and original house built there for the use of the Republic of Texas in its earliest days. Mrs. Isabella Buffington Herbert was born, in 1837, at which time her father the Rev. Anderson Buffington, one of the earliest Baptist pioneer ministers of the Republic of Texas, was living in the original house where the archives of the Republic were kept for a period of time for fear of their being captured by the invading foe.
Further mentions: The Cokesbury Press of Nashville, Tenn * Eugene C. Baker, Professor of American History, University of Texas *
First Campmeeting In Grayson County
By Z. N. Morrell
Wonderful description of these grand old meetings which were the highlight of the year for many weary and laboring pioneers. Particularly focuses on a large meeting held in Grayson co, TX in 1847.
Further mentions: the Rev. Mr. Brown, assisted by the Presiding Elder, Rev. Mr. Custer, held a campmeeting at Warren, in Grayson county * Jefferson Schuck * Andrew Davis * Casey creek * Bois d'Arc * two brothers by the name of Hiram and James Savage * Sheriman * J. A. McCutcheon, one of Wiliamson County's oldest pioneer settlers * Travis County * Miss Lue Noble * Rice's Crossing * P. N. McCutcheon * J. W. McCutcheon * Miss Sallie McCutcheon *
John O. Meusebach
Brief account of Ottfried Hans Freiherr von Meusebach (John O. Meusebach), the founder of Fredricksburg, TX and leader of a mighty wave of German settlers in this area.
Further mentions: Cherry Spring-on the line of Mason and Gillespie Counties *
A School Teacher’s Diary
This account records very interesting excerpts from a diary of the early Indian days at Fort Davis, (or Fort Hubbard Settlement), located up the Clear Fork river from Eliasville about 20 miles in Stephens county, just across the line from Shackleford. It was kept by Sam Newcomb, who taught school in Fort Davis during 1865 and a part of 1866. The diary vividly reflects the conditions of the country, the isolation of the people and their means of doing things in these pioneer days.
Further mentions: the Olney Enterprise * T. E. Jackson * Mr. McCarty * A man by the name of Scott * Indian raid near Camp Cooper and another near Hubbard settlement * Camp Cooper * Belknap * Lynch's ranch on the Hubbard * Mr. Frans * Mariet Sutherlin * G. T. Reynolds and S. Huff * W. R. St. John * Mr. Newcomb * Weatherford * John Hitson * W. B. Hoover * Sam Lindsey, who "was not a doctor, but knew something about giving medicine." * the old Stone ranch' * B. W. Reynolds * Mr. Mosely *
January 1, 1865-For the past year Indians have been troublesome, coming into the section in such large bodies that a great many families have left the frontier and moved into older settled counties, and those who remain are "forted up." There are now 125 persons in the fort and others are preparing to move in.
Jan. 23.-This day was made memorable by the marriage of J.. H. Browning and Miss Angelina McCarty., It was a grand occasion, being attended by a number of people from the lower, fort, and all the visitors coming prepared to fight the Indians along the way, if necessary.
March 13.-Commenced school here today for a term of fourteen: weeks. I have only nineteen scholars at present and mast of them are rude, wild and wholly unacquainted with school discipline.
May 7.-T. B. Brownfield started this morning for Befknap to get a doctor for Miss Lucinda Selman, who is very sick. Several hours later Brownfield returned with some medicine but no doctor.
Nov. 29.-A large buffalo was driven into the fort this morning, causing a great deal of commotion and excitement. The animal was immediately attacked by forty dogs and killed in a very few minutes. -.-
Dec. 24.-The first sermon ever preached in Fort Davis was preached here today by Parson Slaughter, and it was, the first sermon many of our people ever heard.
The Battle Of The Medina
Written, by John Warren Hunter
CONTINUING THE NARRATIVE OF MR. BELTRAN
The battle of Medina was fought on August 18, 1813, between the republican forces of the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition under Gen. Dubois and an army loyal to Spain under Gen. Arredondo. This battle which took place twenty miles south of San Antonio was the bloodiest ever fought on Texas soil. The noble efforts for the cause of Texas independence were entirely frustrated and a vicious slaughter of the republican army was the result. This lengthy, detailed, and thrilling account is from right off the battlefield through the eyes of brave Mr. Beltran who himself was wounded in the battle and records for us this heart-rending account of a terrible tactical mistake and of dashed hopes. The account continues through to the season when Military Plaza in glorious San Antonio de Bexar was bathed in blood and the butchery of heroes was a daily occurrence.
Further mentions: great victory at the Alazan * La Bahia * General Jose Maria Alvarez de Toledo * Elisondo's overthrow * General Gutierrez * Morelos * Kemper * General Wilkinson * Senora Rodriguez * Pablo Rodriguez * Manchaca * Captain Bullard * Kemper and Taylor * Adolfo Perez * Captain Wilkinson * Herrera and Salcedo *
An Excerpt:
And thus, with demoniac fury, the battle raged, and these Americans fought until there were few left. to, tell the tale. Exposed to a withering fire on all sides, they maintained the unequal struggle. There were not fifty bayonets in Toledo's army, but charge followed charge on the part of these Anglo-Saxon heroes, who, with only their long knives and clubbed guns, essayed to cut their way through, only to meet the gleaming Spanish bayonets and repulse. The battleground became a veritable inferno. The loose, sandy soil had been reduced to an impalpable powder; the cloud of dust and the smoke of burned powder formed a dense mantle made lurid by the glare of flaming guns. But there was no wavering. In all that American host there was not a coward. They were the sons of Revolutionary sires; they were the bravest of the brave, and with them it was not hard to die. No quarter, was asked, none given, and the prisoners mentioned by Arredondo in his report were our unfortunate wounded. Finally, when nearly all had fallen, and when there was no longer a cartridge left to the bleeding staggering survivors, Kemper, covered with wounds, shouted: "Boys, save yourselves ! " The battle was ended, and the sleuth-hounds of blood were unleashed and sent in swift pursuit.
The Life Of John Wesley Hardin
(Continued from last month)
Hardin was perhaps the most bloody man in Texas history, having slain at least 30 men before he himself was shot down in El Paso on August 19, 1895. His life was tragic in that he made numerous efforts to live life as a peaceful man, but always ended up shedding more blood. While imprisoned he even studied law and returned to El Paso to engage in a legal practice. His ambitions once again fell to the power of his incredible abilities with a six-shooter and he returned to a life of bloodshed and lawlessness. Many believe he was miligned and was not in fact, a bad man. You be the judge. This multi-part story can be had from us in all of it’s parts – just ask
Mentions: N. O. Reynolds * Sheriff Wilson * man named Roe * Lieutenant Reynolds * S. H. Renick of Waco, T. L. Nugent of. Stephenville and Adams of Comanche * Frank Wilson * the killing of Webb * Charley Webb * Mrs. Anderson * my brother Joe and my cousins Tom and William * Mrs Susan Barrackman * Judge White * In that jail I met some noted men. Bill Taylor, George Gladden, John Ringo, Manning Clements, Pipes and Herndon of the Bass gang, John Collins, Jeff Ake and Brown Bowen. * John Maston a blacksmith of Comanche * Bill Owens and Bill Terril from Waco * a lifetime man named John Williams * Marshal Gosling * Eugene Hall * Still & Co * Bohannon * Assistant Superintendent Ben McCulloch * Col. A. T. McKinney, of the Huntsville bar * Hon. Thos. J. Goree * T. H. Thomas & Co., of St. Louis * A. T. M'kinney * Coleman * W. E. Jones * Karnes county * he married Miss Callie Lewis of London, Tex * Hon. Barnett Gibbs * Judge W. S. Fly * Thomas Haldeman * Manning Clements * McRose and Queen * the Acme saloon * Policeman Selman * Mrs. McRose, the mistress. of Hardin * Henry Brown * Capt..Carr * Mr. E. L. Shackleford * Frank Patterson * R. B. Stevens, the proprietor of the Acme saloon, * Sheriff George Scarborough, of Jones county * Deputy Marshal Geo. Scarborough * General Steele * Lieut. Armstrong of Hall's State troops * the Avenue Hotel * Detective Jack Duncan * W. D. Chipley, general manager of the Pensacola Railroad * A. J. Purdue of Escambia county * Deputy Sheriff J. C. Jones. * Sheriff W. H. Hutchinson * Jim Mann * Bill Taylor, his cousin * J. C. Landrum * the Carrington Place on Gilleland's Creek in Travis county * Bud Dixon * Tom Dixon and John G. Hardin *
Frontier Justice Served Over A Bar
This remarkable frontiersman was a native of Kentucky. When sixteen years old he went alone to Santa Fe, N. M. Two years later found him fighting with the American troops in. the war against Mexico. Following that war he went to the little community at San Gabriel's, Mission, in Southern California, where he ran a saloon and dancehall for a few years. He next went into the business of hauling merchandise between San Antonio, Texas, and Chihuahua, Mexico, had many encounters with Indians and bad men. When the Southern Pacific built its transcontinental line through the upper border of Texas, Bean ran a movable saloon at a number of points at the "end of the line," finally, opening a permanent establishment at Vinagaroon (later called Langtry). He was appointed justice of the peace at the instance of the higher officials of the Southern Pacific, who wanted some one they could depend upon to rid that part of the border of bad characters. Although Bean's term of office was two years, he held the job for twenty years without ever being re-elected.
His court "rulings" are legendary and quite amazing. This story details a number of those dubious attempts at "justice" in Langtry.
Further mentions: the Southern Pacific Railroad * Clarence Gilmore * Lily Langtry * to Del Rio * Comstock * Judge J. B. Falvey, of the District Court at El. Paso * Texas Folk Lore Society * Miss Fanny, Ratchford of the University of Texas * Mary Matlock, Griffith * W. D. Whatley * John K. Streckker, curator of Baylor University *
John Braden’s Loaded Musket
W. A. Morris
Account of the deadly force of John P. Braden’s old flint lock-musket, in a desperate Indian fight in June 5, 1858, in Montague county.
Mentions: Capt. D. S. Hagler and his brother, Marion Hagler * the town of Forestburg * Jim Ned lookout * Barrel Springs * Belknap creek * William Fanning, Joab Faulkner * Coffee Creek * Belcherville * the old Stitt farm *
Fort Phantom Hill And Its Military History
C. C. Rister.
This is an excellent history of fort "Phantom Hill," also known as "The Post on the Clear Fork of the Brazos" located in what is now Jones County. It is an authoritative historical account that clears up much of the confusion surrounding the fort’s true origin, the identity and activities of the various commanding generals and it’s subsequent history.
Further mentions: General George Thomas * General Sam Houston * General Robert E. Lee * Old Record Section of the Adjutant General's office, at Washington, * Fort Brown * Generals Thomas, Albert Sidney Johnston, and Joseph E. Johnston * Joseph E. Johnston * Camp Cooper * Eagle Pass * Fort Belknap * the Fifth United States Infantry * Colonel Loomis * Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Abercrombie * Lieutenant Colonel C: A. Waite of the Fifth Infantry * Lieutenant Colonel Waite * Ringgold Barracks * the Second Dragoons * Brevet Major Henry Sibley. * The five companies 'of the Fifth United States Infantry and the officers of each company were as follows: Company B. Captain J. C. Robinson, Company C, Captain T. H. Fowler, Company E, Second Lieutenant J. H. McArthur, Company G. Lieutenant F. T. Dint, and Company K, Captain N. B. Bopell * Colonel Freeman * Dr. Taylor * Gen. W. T. Sherman * General Marcy * Fort Lancaster * Mayner's Creek * Fort Chadbourne * Camp Hudson * Camp Wood * Fort Griffin * Captain Theodore Schwan * the Overland Mail Station at Mountain Pass * Merkel * Colonel Carlos A. Waite * Colonel Sibley * Anson *
Early Days In San Antonio Recalled
This story of the early days was told by Mrs. Emily Brackett King five years before her death. Mrs. King wrote these memories of her journey to Texas and her life in San Antonio in the form of a letter to her great grandchildren, Emily and Danforth White of Los Angeles, California. Mrs. King came to Texas as a little girl in 1846, one year after Texas became a state, and though all the most bloody days of Texas history were then in the past, life in San Antonio was still that of the frontier. She was eighty-two years old when she wrote the sketch which follows.
Further mentions: Miss Sarah S. King * Nicholas Danforth * great-grandfather, Asa Danforth fought at Lexington and Bunker Hill * Burgoyne's surrender * Onodaga county, New York * Patty Danforth, married Thaddeus Wood * Emily Wood * Emma Williard's school of Troy, New York * O. B. Brackett a merchant ;of Syracuse, New York * Decrows Point on Matagorda Bay * Mr.. "Limpy" Brown * Victoria, Texas * Mr. Peter Gallagher * Anton Lochman * the old Navarro Louse, corner Commerce and Flores streets * the Trevino house, where the Frost Bank now stands. * Military plaza * Emily Wood * Sarah Webb * Mrs. James French * Enoch Jones * Olive Van Seicraig * Other Americans in San Antonio were the Jacques, Elliots, Bradleys, Riddles, Merricks, and .-Mavericks * The Jacques were "old-timers" in Texas-land and friends of. Stephen F. Austin * Mrs. Jacques had a boarding house at the corner of Commerce and Yturri streets * the original colonists from the Canary Islands * Garza, Trevino, Manchaca, Soto, Chavez, Rodreguez, Quintana, -Seguin, Navarro, Rivas, Riuiz, Lead, Cadena, Flores, Cruz, Zirnenes, Ramirez, DeZavala, Cassiano * Messrs. Maverick, Bradley, Twohig, Truehart, Ogden * Mexican dungeon called "The Castle of Perote * Our first teacher was Mr. Truehart, a mild' mannered gentleman * Our, next teacher was Mr. Edwards a lawyer * the Ursuline Nuns * the Brackett girls * Madeline de la Garza of the Garza family * Sallie Webb (Mrs. French), Olive Van Jones (Mrs. Washington), Ellen Sawyer (Mrs. Meyers), Augusta Evans Wilson, the novelist, Kate Campbell (Mrs. Clarkson), Esther Jackson (Mrs. Glass), Mary Campion (Mrs. Burke), Garza girls (Mesdames Lacoste, Neundorf and Glanton), Mary Wallace (Mrs. G. S. Newton's mother), Joseph, Susan and Lucy Smith (Medames Tobin, Campbell and Newton). * McCullough's school. It was established in 1851 by Rev. Mr. McCullough, a Presbyterian minister, and was an excellent school * A beloved teacher was Miss Baldwin (Mrs. J. Vance, mother of Mrs. George Maverick.) * Misses Thompkins (Mrs. Enoch Jones and Mrs S G Newton) * the Garza or Veremendi home * the Garza home was where Wolf & Marx's now stand * the John James place on Commerce street * Maria Santissima * The "Montechinos" * the Pastores' troop * Mrs. Allsbury and her sister (a Navarro), as-well as Mrs. Dickerson * A Mexican boy named Esperza * Don Francisco Rivas * Samuel Maverick * Dean Richardson, of St. Mark's * Van Ness * Van Ransalaers and the Harper brothers * Jack Hays * Daniel Cleveland * My husband, Charles F. King * President Franklin Pierce * Commerce street was called the Paseo, Camino, Real and Main street * About 1849, these were the following families in San Antonio: Maverick, Riddle, Vanderlip, Elliott, Callaghan, Jacques, Lewis, Dwyer, Devine, James, Bradley, Jones, Twohig, Odgen, Guilbeau, Bowens, Lytles, Miles, Vance, Paschals, Merritb, Cupples, Herff … *
CAPTAIN WRIGHT AT EIGHTY-SIX.
Brief account of ex-Confederate soldier, Captain H. C. Wright, Huntsville, TX.
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