COUNTY LIFE
Western times’ Texas Ranger to be recognized
Lieutenant Levi Bennett 1835 – 1880 will be honored with The Texas Ranger Memorial Cross at 2 p.m. on April 28, 2018 in the Red River Cemetery.
Levi Bennett organized a company of volunteer rangers to replace the Confederate soldiers who were stationed at Red River Station. Levi was elected Lieutenant by his men and placed in command. Their job was to protect settlers from Indian raids. The bands of Indians usually consisted of small bands, but as more men left to defend the Confederacy, the numbers of the Indians increased as did the depredation to the settlers.
In 1867 one such band of Indians came into Montague County. Lt. Bennett gathered about 30 men. They picked up the Indians trail and followed them into Clay County. Realizing they were outnumbered, the med tried to retreat but it was impossible. Bennett’s men began to panic and try to scatter. With tears in his eyes, Bennett said he would shoot the first man that tried to run.
By late in the afternoon, the Indians abandoned the fight and Lt. Bennett and all his men returned to Montague County. (From Indian Raids of Montague County, by Marvin London)
This event is organized by the Montague County Historical Commission.
Pictured: Ranger Cross from a previous ceremony at Forestburg.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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