The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-10-03
AN INTERESTING VISIT TO
ESTACADO SUNDAY SEPT. ~

the Avalanche.
In the course Of human events, we
all have experiences, long to be re-
membered. Such was the visit Of
some of us early settlers Of Estacado,
with other old-timers, made to that
place after an absence of about a
quarter of century. The trip was
made on Sunday of last week. Our
outfit consisted of six automobiles,
loaded with the following named par
ties, with Mr.. and Mrs J c. Ferguson
Of Pueblo, Colo, and Mr.. and Mrs
C. A. Dockum, Of Colorado Springs
as real guests. Mr.. and Mrs. !. L.
Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs. f. +. Wheelock,
Mr.. and Mrs. w A. Bacon, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. +. Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs. c. +
Stubs, Mr.. and Mrs Earl Hunt, Mr.
and Mrs. Melvin Walker, Mrs. Yancy
Lee, Mrs. G. NJ Boles and Anna Lee
Simpson, together with several child
rem of different families.
We left Lubbock about 10 A. NJ,
intending to reach Estacado for
church services, but TN account Of
some delays, we failed to arrive in
time We gathered at the tabernacle
that had been erected for revival
meetings, and there found an ideal
place for preparing and eating our
dinner. The benches were still there,
and We arranged table out of them
by turning their fronts together. A
fire was built outside of the taber-
nacle, and our coffee was made in a
two gallon coffee pot. Many Of US
who were not in the habit of using
coffee for dinner, now INDUCED in
drinking this delicious beverage. sea
soned with cream and sugar as de
sired. Juding from the bountifu
feast, il would seem that the war was
over. and no longer need Of Hoover
izing.
From this ponit Of view. we looked
over the townsite, but only few Of
the old land marks were to be seen.
The land, upon which many houses
stood twenty-five years ago, is now
in cultivation, or left out as commons.
We could see Charley Holmes place
/ that has been remodled, the early
domicie of W c. Dockum, still stand
| ING in cluster of trees, the one time
residence Of DR.. Hunt. and the old
hotel. called "The Llano House
which was built by Geo NJ Hunt.
some thrty-two years ago; and after
dinner was over, we started out in
our six autos, and soon pulled Up in
front Of this old building The folks
living there. seemed to wonder what
was up, and others across the street
appeared to be waiting for develop
ments Of this demonstration We were
permitted to go around and thru this
old hotel. which may truly be classed
as dilapidated relic Of by-gone
years The comb Of the roof is swag-
ging, the siding coming off, the floors
are bulged. while the adobes. placed
there so many years ago, as an in
side lining Of the walls, remain intact.
One Of the most interesting things.
especially for the children, IS thirty
year old bullet hole in the ceiling,
made by a shot from a pistol, in the
hands of reckless American. This
house is also interesting to c. F..
Hunt, as his birthplace, as is
the Doctor Hunt place. where his wife
was born. A kodak picture was taken
of each Of these premises On our
rounds we met Bunch Fullingin and
family, and Mrs. Steve Ellis.
Before starting on our return to
Lubbock. we visited the cemetery.
where several members of the old
Quaker colony were buried. Among
them we see the grave of Paris Cox,
the founder Of Estacado. Mrs w c.
Dockum. mother Of c. A. Dockum,
and by her side his little sister. Here
il. c. Ferguson buried little girl.
and Isiah Cox child. whose death
was caused by the bite of rattle
snake. Another grave that especial-
ly attrancted the notice of the writer,
was that Of J. W. Bryan, who was
killed by neighbor several years ago
met him at the Green Igo Ranch.
only a short time before his death.
As looked upon his tomb, and thot
Of the homicide. these words came
into my mind. "Who can look upon
the grave. sven Of an enemy, and not
feel n comounctious throb that he had
ever war ed with the poor handful
of earth that lies Wondering before
him"
We leave these silent sleepcrs 10
rest beneath the sod and the twink