A little farther west was the Nail Funeral Home. On Coffey Street was located The National Bank of Daingerfield, a small cafe, Perkison's Jewelry Store, Knieff's Clothing, Partin's Barber and Beauty Shop, Irvin Hardware, the ice house, Leo Connor's City Cleaners, Dr. Edward Mack's Dental office, Max McCain's Cleaning Shop, a service station, what became known as Leslie's Farm Supply, the city cemetery, and the Church of Christ where Dr. and Christine Rutledge attended services. The Old's Service station, Dr. Wheat's office, and the Cadenhead Variety Store were on Lamar Street. Schools were segregated. The white school at that time was a large rock building north of the present courthouse.
Every writer knows how important it is to verify details when writing.
Even the tiniest facts must be correct. Now, let me back up a moment and explain, at this point in my writing career no one knew I'd decided to try my hand at a book except my husband. I was so unsure of this massive project, I hadn't even told my loving parents. That's why when I called my medical doctor father, and casually asked what a snake bite looks like and what it would happen to a person if left untreated, my father went ballistic. Then without waiting for my response, ordered me to rush whichever boy to the hospital.