This Week in Duval County history
POSTED BY: CARDENAS.AE@GMAIL.COM MARCH 4, 2019
March 4
Handbook of Texas Online
March 5
Corpus Christi Caller, March 5, 1915
March 6
Claude Tibilier died from paralysis. First taken with dengue, after a few days stricken with paralysis of the left hand. Buried Catholic rites. Pallbearers were Paul Beares, W. W. Meek, C. H. Hufford, P. Eznal, Frank Feuille, S. H. Woods, and B. Miret. The procession was one of the largest seen in San Diego. Left his home to church and from church to cemetery. Survived by wife and eight children; a brother; and several sisters. Belonged to Knights of Honor, Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World. Believed in “Republicanism of the heart and Democracy of the fireside.”
Corpus Christi Caller, March 9, 1899
March 7
George Parr was born on March 7, 1900.
The Duke of Duval
March 8
The recent closing of the house of Vera & Co. of Benavides was a surprise – they have been prompt in pay and enjoy utmost confidence. Don Pedro Eznal, a junior clerk at the store, said Sheriff closed the store for a debt owed by a clerk of the store but everything had been taken care o. Friends offered to put up whatever bond was required.
Corpus Christi Caller, March 8, 1885
March 9
The House Committee on counties voted 7-3 to attach Duval County to Live Oak County (HB 628). Many citizens from Duval County appeared before the committee to complain of “deplorable political conditions”, 500 petitioners. “represents 90 percent of the White population.”
Corpus Christi Caller, March 9, 1915
March 10
Lt. Col. Ramon Valera retraced his way back to the Rio Grande from the Corpus Christi ranch. On the way Lipan Indians, Tarancahuas and Mescaleros assaulted them. The Indians numbered some 300. (Most likely crossed through Duval County)
Sabers on the Rio Grande
Jerry Ellington | February 24, 2020 at 1:56 pm | Reply
Very interesting.500 Indians was a formidable force. Would like to know how that battle turned out.cardenas.ae@gmail.com | February 25, 2020 at 9:18 am | Reply
Thanks Jerry. It was 300 Indians, but that still is a “formidable force.” Don’t know exactly how it turned out, but the fact that the Spaniards were able to report on it suggests they at least got out with their scalps in tact.Elvia Stolzenburg | March 6, 2019 at 2:04 pm | Reply
Love your tidbitscardenas.ae@gmail.com | March 6, 2019 at 5:28 pm | Reply
Thank you, Elvia.Eloy Ashton Heras | March 6, 2019 at 1:26 pm | Reply
March 10. My ancestors, the Lipan Apache, attacked Lt. Col Velara. Sounds like an interesting part of history, I would like to hear more about.
Most Apaches settled in Texas Panhandle from Canada. Later the Comanches drove the Apaches out, some went to New Mexico others to South Texas where later they met the French and Spaniards building their missions. No borders existed some went into what is now Mexico. Most of those were used by the Spaniards at their gold mines, I believe it was in Zacatecas.cardenas.ae@gmail.com | March 6, 2019 at 5:34 pm | Reply
It is an interesting history, unfortunately, most of it is untold.Midi Vera Gonzalez | March 5, 2019 at 7:47 am | Reply
On March 8 the Vera and Co. store was closed. How do I learn more about that? Can I just go to the Corpus Christi caller times to get info, or do I need to look elsewhere?cardenas.ae@gmail.com | March 5, 2019 at 3:02 pm | Reply
Yes, go to the issue of the Corpus Christi Caller of March 8, 1885. You may want to check out a few issues before and after in case they ran something else on this matter.Bob Tamplet | March 4, 2019 at 6:17 pm | Reply
A “snapshot” in time. I really enjoy the history through the “snapshots”. Great job, Sir.
I too enjoy historical tidbits. Thanks.
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