FAMED RANGER CAPTAIN WAS A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE

Body Under the assumed name of George WashingtonArrington, an Alabama fugitive enlisted in the Frontier Battalion of the Texas Rangers on Sep. 1, 1875. John C. Orrick, Jr.

Nuggets

Body As I hear the news and watch the blogs on the internet, I see there is a constant thrust trying to remove God from everything. I’ve written on this before, however it is worse now than ever.

The Savvy Senior

Body Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so.

COTTON MARKET WEEKLY

Body -December futures gained 219 points, settling at 69.34 cents per pound. -A weaker U.S.

Two Greenwood teachers honored as Region 18 Teachers of the Year

Body Greenwood ISD is celebrating two of its own. Kindergarten teacher Angie Dehlinger and middle school dyslexia teacher Darla Morrow have both been named Region 18 Teachers of the Year.

Cowboy Wages

Body Not easy to support your passions on cowboy wages. The old “cowboss” said , “Every thing you need kid is right here on this ranch”. It doesn’t take long to crave something we don’t need, but sure want real bad on our meager wage.

CONFEDERATE GENERALS MEET WITH MAXIMILIAN

Body Two Confederate generals sat down with Emperor Maximilian on Aug. 24, 1865 and presented their bold plan for keeping the Austrian puppet on the Mexican throne.