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.
Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.
Below are a couple of forms you can print
These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)
A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.
Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.
Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)
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