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- Eliasville,
Texas
Just a note to let you know that "F. T." Donnell should be "T.
F." - as in Thomas Franklin. His brother "W. L." Donnell was William Leander.
I am a great grand-daughter of Thomas Franklin Donnell, and I grew up in Eliasville.
While there may not be many people left in the quaint little town, there are no
ghosts, other than what someone might imagine. I am attaching an early picture
of the mill. - Margaret Donnell Lambkin, July 28, 2004
- Waco
TX - Railroad Depot
I am a Texas railroad fan but I live in New Zealand.
I am looking for photos of the Waco Union Station, and am finding very hard to
find. Also details of date of construction and if it still exists etc. Are you
able to advise where I may find this information. Regards Charlie Harris, July
26, 2004
- Theodore,
Texas
- Bridgetown,
Texas
During the late 1970s I often crossed over the rundown and
almost dismantled foot bridge. To do so, one had to walk on cables only at times.
Not long into the 1980s, the bridge vanished in a huge flood and nothing is left
today of Bridgetown except for some concrete foundations here and there. - Gaylon
White, July 2004
- Rice,
Texas
I am a resident of Rice, Tx. I read your article about your
visit to Rice,Tx. in 2000. I really enjoyed reading it. I am sad to inform that
the Rice City Grill is no longer in business, but I was wanting to write and let
you know about my mothers business that she has recently opened here. Rice finally
has a flower and gift shop and she really is doing well. My mothers name is Irene
Lopez and it has always been her dream to have a flower shop in Rice, as this
is where I grew up. The shops name is LeFleur Floral & Gifts. This is a nice addition
to such a small town.
The building where she is located was once the
Rice Bank many, many years ago. It is also rumored that the Bank was once robbed
by Bonnie and Clyde, (would like to know the truth to that one).
Rice
also now has a newsletter, which is also located in the historic Bank building.
Just thought i would write with an update on our wonderful little town. :) Monica
Slade, July 23, 2004
- New
pictures of Crane Texas
James Rowland, July 21, 2004
- Flomot,
Texas
I didn't grow up in Flomot, Texas. However I do have fond memories
of going there each fall. If there is a heaven it had to be there. We were cotten
pickers and we picked cotton for Mary Barton and her brother, Francis Barton during
the late 50's and early 60's. They were some of the nicest people I ever met.
I don't remember the name of the man who use to run the small grocery store in
Flotmot, near the cotton gin, but he was always very nice to all of us.(always
gave us candy). I guess what I remember the most is that the people there were
really down to earth, hard working, and honest people. Of all the places in the
USA, Flomot is one place I long to go back to. I loved the open spaces, the farms,
the cold winters... I hope it hasn't changed, it was perfect... (no I am not just
thinking of how a child remembers, my brothers and sisters were older than me
and they all agree on how nice it was). Thank you - Linda Merino Foster, July
20, 2004
- Dixieland,
Texas
Have just discovered an autobiography written by C.A. Gibbs
who was born in 1885 in MO. He writes about Dixieland, TX in about 1912.
"Mr. Oates and Roy had been away 3 or 4 days. They had missed some cattle,
some branded (lazy Y) and some branded W so they had been checking with all the
ranchers over west along the river. When they returned Roy said that they had
stayed one night at the Jeans ranch. Jeans had been operating a ranch for years.
It was located in east of Dixieland and Roy and Mrs. Oates knew the whole family
as they used to get their supplies and mail at Dixieland when Mrs. Oates was postmaster
there. The Jeans family were quite a family and had a large ranch house. There
was Mr. and Mrs. Jeans, 3 daughters and one son. The oldest daughter, Annie was
about 28 and had been teaching school for years in the Carlsbad City school. Next
was Agnes, about 20. The youngest daughter was about 18 and the boy about 16.
Annie was quite a practical person. She had invested her money in cattle and had
a nice herd. She and her father were sorta pardners and Annie was a great entertainer.
She was always giving house parties and dances."
Taken from "Napahoe
Titanofa; (Picture Man) written by Chester A. Gibbs 1885-1964 - Jack Russell Allen,
July 15, 2004
- West
Texas
I have my own website, www.bygonebyways.com. I was doing a
trip last week exploring Hwy 80 through western Texas for my website and your
site was a great help. - Jeff in Tucson, July 14, 2004
Thanks for taking
the time to respond... I had gone through the 1st time in May and have pics of
one of the cars in Toyah
you mentioned. If you ever need any old maps/pics of items along the old Hwy 80
corridor through western Texas, I may be able to help you out. I will be certain
to add your pages to my web links. Cheers, and keep up the good work. - Jeff in
Tucson, July 14, 2004
- Wellborn,
Texas
I grew up about two miles from Wellborn in the 50's and 60's.
The most important landmark back then was Neelley's store, which also housed the
post office. Mr. Neelley was a fantastic old man, who always had time for a little
boy on a bike. I would ride over there for a root beer in the summer. It was absolutely
the only thing within riding distance. Neelley's was a real old-time general store,
selling a bit of everything. It had that cool general store smell. There was a
little room behind the counter with a barred window that served as the post office.
Another old family in Wellborn was the Pfannstiel's, as I recall. - Terry Wooten,
July 14, 2004
- "The
Last Full-Sized Train Robbery in Texas" - Correction about Black Jack
Ketchum gang
There are three errors in the "The Last Full-Sized Train Robbery
in Texas": (1) the rest of the gang 'overslept' is a figment of the writers imagination.
No serious researcher or writer has found the reason why Black Jack went on this
escapade alone. (2) It wasn't Ben's brother Sam, but Black Jack's brother Sam
that died of blood poisoning in the NM Territorial Prison after trying to escape
from a posse that had chased them to Cimmaron, NM after a train robbery. (He was
my great grandfather). And, I believe that he was shot in the leg, not the arm,
according to Jeff Burton, a respected researcher/expert on this gang. (3) Ketchum's
is misspelled.
I have reseached the Ketchum family genealogy for 30+
years, and of course, I have come across much information regarding the two outlaw
brothers but that was not my main intent. I have about 3,000 people on my list
of kin, including the great grandfather of Black Jack and Sam, and his descendants
down to the present time. My web page has most of my info, but hasn't been updated
in almost a year....and the html code is outdated and so some of my text and photo
borders have turned red :-) http://www.hal-pc.org/~berrys - Berry Spradley, July
14, 2004
- Bosque
County Courthouse
Here is a very old photo of the Bosque County Courthouse.
It looks like it was taken in the 1800’s – you’ll notice the horse in the lower
right. - Rodney Keller, July 13, 2004
- Patricia,
Texas
In reading your web info about Patricia, Texas I noticed that
“no one knew who Natalie was” and thought I would help out! My aunt, Natalie (eldest
daughter of Arthur and Hattie Hopkins), was the first namesake of the city but,
as you commented, there was a fear of confusion because of the existence of “Natalia”.
Patricia, her younger sister, then got the honor. Patricia passed away last year
and we noted in her obituary that she had a West Texas namesake! - Jayne Joiner
Grimes, Granddaughter of Arthur Hopkins, July 13, 2004
- Tree
in the street
I don't live there, but I grew up in near-by Buda. Wimberley,
Texas has a large oak in the middle of the street if you drive in on the road
from Kyle, Texas.
- Keith Crowder, July 13, 2004
- Wart
Removal
I was told that Lanacane is for athletes foot but also would
take off warts. So I tried it on one on my leg for a few days and it crumbled
up and I rubbed it off. I have another one on my arm and am trying New-Skin....
- J and C Torres, July 13, 2004
- Sanderson,
Texas
Sanderson continues to maintain its population and is in fact
growing slowly. There are so many wonderful and positive things happening in this
town - the US Border Patrol is increasing its presence and bringing in families;
the Terrell County ISD is bringing in change; and the county government is encouraging
rural development and Main Street beautification.
There are some really
wonderful events and festivals that take place during the year, with perhaps the
July 4 celebration being the one that is held most dearly in the town's heart.
The first week of April brings bikers galore for the Buzzard Rally, and the end
of the month sees racing and high-performance cars compete in the Big Bend Road
Race. Please check our official web site for a complete list of events and activities,
or for more information about our county. - Lauren Lampe, Webmaster http://www.sandersontx.info,
July 12, 2004
-
Goliad Texas Courthouse Clock Tower
After looking at your web site
and all of the Texas Courthouses
I noticed that you don't have updated pictures of the Goliad Courthouse. I work
for the company that built and installed the Clock Tower and Cupola's and have
some nice views of it. The attached
photo is of the project taken by Labahia Photography. - Rodney Keller, July
07, 2004
- Dundee,
TX
My father grew up in Seymour during the 1910's - 1920's. I remember
him talking about his Uncle John Hayley that was the J.P. in Dundee during the
1920's. He lived in the house at the NW corner of Highway 82 and whatever the
FM crossroad was. The house was still standing in the 1960's, but I think it's
gone now. My father often talked about taking the train from Seymour to visit
Uncle John when he was out of school on vacation. - Cherry Johnston, July 07,
2004
- Kent,
Texas
I lived in Kent for eight years. My mother worked at the post
office and my father worked at the service station. I went to the school that
you picture . After it closed we had to be bused to Van Horn. It was a great place
to live as a youngster. I have a lot of memories from Kent. - Jack Horton, July
04, 2004
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