Havins, T R 1970-01-21
Dr. T. R. Havins, prominent West Texas historian, discusses early San Saba County history and also recalls the early history of Cross Plains, including many businesses and social "firsts."
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Dr. T. R. Havins
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Date: Undated; January 21, 1970
Location: Brownwood and Cross Plains, Texas
Interviewer: Fred Carpenter
Length: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Describes mining in the San Saba area,
Camp Colorado discussed,
Early incidents in San Saba County history related.
Tape 1, Side 2: Alfred Havins referred to Carpenter for Graham history.
Tape 2, Side 1: Businesses in Cross Plains (1902),
Businesses in Cross Plains (1904-1906),
Installation of telephone system,
Cross Plains Mercantile Company,
Purchases paid for with livestock,
Hazelwood Restaurant,
Post Office,
Oddfellows’ Lodge constructed,
Newspaper established.
Tape 2, Side 2: Newspaper established (continued),
Theater production recalled,
Early social institutions,
Methodist and Baptist churches,
Masonic Lodge,
Cross Plains Gin Company,
Problems with telephone party lines,
Wire used for telephone line extensions,
Typhoid epidemic (1905).
Range Dates: ?-1910
Bulk Dates: 1902-1910
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