Bouchier, Tom 1978-11-14
Tom Bouchier discusses ranching and the founding of Post, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tom Bouchier
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: November 14, 1978
Location: Post, Texas
Interviewer: Bobby Weaver
Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Austin Wilson Bouchier, father,
From South Carolina (1883),
Magnolia Land and Cattle Co.,
Cowboy,
Liquidated (1900),
Square and Compass Ranch,
Tom Bouchier,
Colorado City, Texas (1898),
Gail, Texas,
Ranch, northern Borden County, Texas,
Grazing rights,
"Sheep men",
Water problems,
Droughts,
School house,
Dugouts,
Filing on land,
Fights,
Nesters vs. cattlemen,
Hotels,
John Slaughter,
C. C. Slaughter,
First cattle in Borden County,
C. W. Post,
Town established (1907),
Experimental farms,
Town location,
Land improvements,
Subdivision,
Sale of land,
Down payments,
Price per acre,
Railroad (1912),
Businesses,
Rain-making,
Double U Company
Tape 1, Side 2:
Land agents,
Ed Green, Lubbock, Texas,
Prices,
Settlers,
Southland, Texas,
Churches,
Water supply,
Livestock,
Durhams (1902),
Price,
Ellwood Ranch,
Dick Arnett,
Houses,
Sizes,
Cedar post fences,
Samson windmills,
Contractors,
Cotton mill,
Lumber business,
Mr. Higginbotham
Range Dates: 1883-1912
Bulk Dates: 1883-1912
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