Grandmother at Thorp Spring"Here are the pictures of Thorp Springs College 1914-15 yearbook, as well as a wonderful picture of my grandmother, Nevita Nolley (Williams), I hope you enjoy them as much as I do." - Catherine Williams Hiesiger, December 10, 2011
Thorp Springs Christian College, Thorp Spring, Texas, 1914-1915 yearbook, old photos.
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Thorp Springs Christian College, Texas, old photos: baseball team, boys' & girls' societies, buildings, faculty, history, tuition, curriculum, students, etc.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL EVENT! Join us as we explore this timeless memoir and travelogue, which beautifully captures the history, folklore, and natural splendor of the Brazos River. Historians, Dr. Steven Woodworth and Dr. Donald Frazier will delve into the historical significance of 'Goodbye to a River' by John Graves, examining its profound influence on Texas literature and the lasting legacy of Graves' storytelling. Held at Granbury Live $20.00. Tickets on sale soon.
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HOOD COUNTY FIDDLERS TAKE HOME PRIZES AND TITLES!In April 1901, Fort Worth hosted a two-day Old Fiddler’s Contest at City Hall, drawing talented musicians and some unexpected accolades!Captured in a striking photograph by renowned Fort Worth photographer Charles Lee Swartz, the contestants gathered on the steps of Fort Worth City Hall, ready to showcase their skills.Among them, J.K.P. Harris of Granbury not only claimed second prize and a silver watch but was also declared the most handsome of the bunch. Meanwhile, T.A. Furlough of Hood County earned titles for having the largest foot and the ugliest appearance - a distinction all its own!With their epic beards and likely impressive fiddle skills, these men made history in more ways than one.📸 Photo Credit: The University of Texas at Arlington Library Special Collections@followers
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"Largest foot and ugliest appearance.." That's better than a Participation Trophy!
Ad from The Lipan Register August 31, 1906.The Lipan Register was a weekly newspaper published in Lipan, Texas, (Hood Co.) beginning in 1905. It continued its publication into the 1900s, though the exact end date is not specified. "A Weekly Newspaper in God's Country" Harry H. Brooks PublisherPhoto Credit: The Portal to Texas History
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This Week in 1906: A Game-Changer for Hood Co. Record Keeping!Ever heard of a book typewriter? Well, back in 1906, the Hood County Clerk made a big move authorizing the purchase of one for a whopping $175.00!At the dawn of the 20th century, machines like book typewriters and adding machines revolutionized business operations. The Elliott-Fisher book typewriter, pictured here, was a marvel of its time. Unlike a regular typewriter, this rare machine could type directly onto bound bookkeeping ledgers and official records. Even more impressive it could type letters while simultaneously creating carbon copies in a bound book!Imagine the impact this had on businesses and government offices, streamlining record-keeping like never before. A true innovation of its era!
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Dr. Steven Woodworth's lecture explores the life and military career of Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury, from his early years and Texas law practice to his leadership in the Civil War. It highlights his competence compared to General Hood, his marriage to Fannie Sims, her passing from ovarian cancer, and his death at the Battle of Franklin. The talk also covers the post-war reburial of Granbury in Texas and the marking of Fannie Sims Granbury's grave in Alabama. Watch our YouTube video to learn more!
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lived in Granbury from 1971-2025 and did not know that part about a tornado in 1968
I love this beautiful Courthouse . I take picture’s of it every time I come for a visit to Granbury . Thanks for the history of the Courthouse .12-24-22
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Exciting news! If you attended last year’s Ramay-Macatee Speaker Series, you will remember author S. C. Gwynne sharing that Empire of the Summer Moon had been optioned by Taylor Sheridan. Well, there’s finally an update on Sheridan’s latest project and we can't wait! youtu.be/Z60qmsd4ZJs?si=W4L1JZWj-CmTBuIP@followers
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Please do not be too excited. Please urge Taylor to listen to the Commanche Nation and honour thier own telling of the story. Gwen should also. www.comanchenation.com/bc-business/page/resolution-no-143-2024-passed-denouncing-empire-summer-moon
📷 Through the Lens of Time ⏳This cut limestone structure was built in 1895 to house the hardware operation of D.O. Baker and J.D. Rylee. It had a well dug inside the store, with a windmill and water tank on the roof. In 1929, this building was converted to a gasoline service station by the Transcontinental Oil Company of Tulsa. Photo credit University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History taken 1974.
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