History of Montague County Page: 80
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80 HISTORY OF MONTAGUE COUNTY.
Those who had remained at camp saw them com-
ing, and believing them to be Indians began to
make preparations for war. Those on the hill saw
the first group running, and thinking they had seen
the Indians coming around the hill they at once
rode at full speed in their direction. Those in front
looked back, still believing their pursuers to be In-
dians. They put spurs to their horses and renewed
the race with increased vigor. One of the party
glanced back and said, "Boys, I see a rusty old In-
dian there in front, and he is ready to fight."
Finally when all parties reached camp, and they
discovered that they had mistaken friends for ene-
mies; explanations followed and they indulged in
a hearty laugh, for that was the last seen of that
band of Indians.
BROTHER AND SISTER DEFEND THEIR MOTH-
ER'S HOME FROM THE INDIANS.
On a certain morning in the fall of the year Mr.
Joe Box (who now lives near Forrestburg) and his
brother, Milo, were going over to a neighbor's (Mr.
Keenan) to help gather corn. The Box family at
this time were living about five miles from Forrest-
burg. Before leaving home that morning Joe, the
oldest brother, called his little ten-year-old brother
to him and said, "Cal, we are going to be gone to-
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Potter, Mrs. W. R. History of Montague County, book, 1913; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91044/m1/92/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .