The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 46, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 Page: 6 of 18
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Page 6 - The Goldthwaite Eagle-Mullin Enterprise - Wednesday, May 26,2004
The Outdoor Tripp
Quotable Quote...
There are a lot of things
money can’t buy -- for ex-
ample, what it bought last
year.
Rope, Hacksaw, and a Bit of Luck
Many hear of fighting "We were surprised they
whitetail bucks locking up. weren’t up and on their way,
Few see it first hand. Fewer until we realized they were
still wind up in the fray, as a still locked up,” said Steve. “I
family of deer hunters did re- approached the bucks and
cently. gave the 8-point’s right beam
Last December, Clifton stump a good shove with my
Lyles retrieved family mem- boot. They finally pulled
bers from a morning hunt on apart.”
the family ranch, north of The duo made afinal lunge
Freer, Texas. Included were at one another, discovered
son Steve, daughter-in-law their freedom, and took off,
Rosemary, grandson Travis, crashing through the brush,
and friend Shaun McQuillan. Water and heavy cover were
Crossing the ranch’s north- close by, aiding their chances
west corner, Rosemary spot- of survival.
ted an apparent dead buck in Not only had the Lyles ac-
the brush. The “dead buck” complished a most unusual
turned out to be two trophy deed, Rosemary had taken a
Dr. and Mrs. Lamar Johanson bucks, horns locked, ex- roll of pictures to capture the
. , hausted and motionless. experience.
John Tarleton S ociety welcomes , The Lyles discovered an"The ranch has been in my
• lo-inch wide 8-point locked family 85 years, added
7 • 7 with a 20-inch wide 11-point; Steve I've hunted here since
Jonansons into new member group both 4 - years old. It appeared I was a boy and we've never
4 the pair had been tangled and seen anything like this. It was
The John Tarleton Society “It is the generosity and He and wife, Marilynn, have struggling through the night a neat experience, but one I
at Tarleton State University, support of people like these provided many years of finan- as the surroundings were hope we don’t have again.
Stephenville, Texas, wel- that make a University great,” cial support to the University completely torn up. We’re just happy we saved the
comed 20 new members this said Tarleton president Dr. in areas of athletics, arts and "The thought of shooting bucks and all came out un-
spring as portraits honoring Dennis P. McCabe. “Thanks to sciences and have established the bucks never crossed our hurt.”
the newest inductees and were their commitment to higher a scholarship in the area of minds, said Steve Lyles. It Tripp Holmgrain is an avid
unveiled in the University s education and their gifts of medical clinical sciences. wouldn t have been right, and outdoorsman who now carries
Administration Building. In- time and resources, Tarleton is Dr McCabe presented each we needed them as sire bucks, a camera hacksaw and rope
eluded in this elite group were able to better serve our stu- of the newest John Tarleton We knew right away we’d try everywhere. Email him at
Dr. and Mrs. Lamar Johanson dents. They make it possible Society inductees with a crys- to save them, the question was TheOutdoorTripp@aol.com,
of Goldthwaite. for students to continue on the tal obelisk in appreciation of how to do it.” or write 1150 N. Loop 1604
The John Tarleton Society, path of a quality education. their support of the University. The group concocted a W., Suite 108 #230, San An-
began in 1992, and was cre- Dr. Lamar Johanson was a _________________________plan. They retrieved a rope tonio, TX 78248.
ated by the Tarleton Develop- member of the Tarleton fac- r m from the truck and tied a
ment Inc., to recognize donors ulty for over 40 years and Parker IWIIS turn lasso. Travis cautiously ap-
who have given $50,000 or served in a number of leader- proached the pair, dropped the
more to the University. This ship roles including Executive 88 years MdV 16th loop over the bucks’ antlers,
group represents the highest Director of Tarleton-Central • • and pulled tight.
level of support for the Uni- Texas and Dean of the College Mr. and Mrs. David Rupert, Waiting a few moments to
versity and funds donated by of Arts and Sciences. He was Cohasset, MN came to Texas ensure the deer wouldn’t re-
these individuals go to further on the Tarleton Foundation May 7th to visit with her sist, they decided to move in.
campus growth, increase Inc. Board of Directors and the ones - “The only reason we took the
scholarships, and enhance aca- Texan Club Advisory Board. 3 A : o . risk was because the deer
demic programs ^izemqre arrived in ICAas TO .__:1 1 1
programs. visit her twin sister, Mrs. Myrt were so tired. They barely
Parker. , moved. It really didn’t look
On May 16th, the children like they had much fight left
. and grandchildren of Mrs. 1 in them at all," added Steve.
Parker hosted an 88th birthday "The last thing we wanted
party for Mildred Sizemore and , was for anyone to get hurt —
JORDAN CATTLE AUCTION
MARKET REPORT
Jordan Cattle Auction Mason - San Saba May 20, 2004
Receipts totaled 1416 head for the week. The market was very strong on all classes
of calves. Packer bulls sold $1.00-$2.00 higher. Packer cows remain steady;
Replacement cattle sold in good demand.
,,,,, Rep. Sales Mary Keller, Fredericksburg, 1 Steer, 380@ 136.00 Pete & Sam
Sloan, San Saba, 1 Steer, 465@123.00 Forest McGregor, Lometa, 7 Steers,
521@ 120.00 Pete & Sam Sloan, San Saba, 1 Steer, 535@ 119.00 Brasada Ranch,
Brady, 5 Steers, 604@112.00 Sloan Pool Ranch, San Saba, 17 Steers, 663@109.50
Curtis Lee, Rochelle, 1 Steer, 705@103.00 Robertson Brothers, San Saba, 2 Steers,
743@97.00 Sam Campbell, Goldthwaite, 1 Steer, 860@91.50 Myron Ross,
Spicewood, 1 Heifer, 445@132.00 Sloan Pool Ranch, San Saba, 2 Heifers,
515@ 124.00 Forest McGregor, Lometa, 5 Heifers, 527@ 108.50 Brasada Ranch,
Brady, 8 Heifers, 604@ 105.00 Forest McGregor, Lometa, 2 Heifers, 638@ 104.50
Robert Jones, Brady, 1 Bull, 2185@73.00 Smith I Bar Ranch, Fredericksburg, 1
Steer, 595 @114.00 W W Cattle Company, London, 7 Steers, 670@ 107.50 D, D & C
Company, Mason, 1 Steer, 740@ 101.00 Charles Allcom, Winters, 1 Steer,
825@96.50 Jerry Oestrich & Rosa Meyers, Llano, 1 Steer, 880@90.00 Ruth Shirley,
Sonora, 3 Heifers, 512@ 114.50 W W Cattle Company, London, 2 Heifers,
608@ 114.00 Ruth Shirley, Sonora, 4 Heifers, 581 @111.50 W W Cattle Company,
London, 3 Heifers, 635@ 108.00 D & D Hoerster Trust, Llano, 4 Heifers,
659@103.50 ,, Steers Choice Lightweight Steer Calves, 120-181 Choice Medium
Weight Steer Calves, 110-126 Choice Heavyweight Steer Calves, 103-112.50
Myrt Parker at the Parker resi- particularly ourselves.”
dence. Attending were Mr. and Suddenly, the 8-point stood
Mrs. Harvey Parker of Stephen- up. Rope pulled tight, Steve
ville; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lowe, grabbed the 8-point’s right
III of Wimberley; Mr. and Mrs. front leg and flopped the deer
David Rupert of Cohasset, MN; back to the ground. Clifton,
Mrs. Mildred Sizemore of Steve, Travis and Shaun went
Tacoma, WA; Mrs. Kerri to work, kneeling on the pair
Weathers and Taylor of Fort to immobilize them.
Worth: Miss Joyce Llowe of San The 8-point‘s rack was
Lowe TV, Kate, Quinton and tightly locked inside the wider
Ryan of Pearsall; Ms. Debbie rack of the 11-point. The
Parker, Lauren and Matthew of Lyles tried several minutes to
Fort Worth; Mr. Daniel Parker,, pull the pair apart, unsuccess-
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carrington,, fully. The bucks were obvi-
Mike, Paul and Clayton, Ms. ously not comfortable with
Delia Ginter, Hilary and the situation, but offered no
Heather, all of Blue Mound; resistance.
Heifers Choice Lightweight Heifer Calves, 115-190 Choice Medium Weight Heifer MS. Darla Parker, Dustin, Adam Convinced the deer
and Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. Ja- wouldn’t easily be separated,
son Gunnels, Destiny and Jason the Lyles chose to saw off the
of Saginaw; and Mrs. Malinda smaller buck’s right main
Parker of Goldthwaite. beam. Clifton retrieved a
Those unable to attend were hacksaw from the truck and
sed. Mr. and Mrs. David in fifteen seconds, was
Rupert left May 21st for their through the beam.
home in Minnesota. Mrs. The bucks were released
Mildred Sizemore will stay un- 11 €
till June 8th and given wide berth for an
anticipated mad dash for
cover, but surprisingly, the
panting pair lay motionless.
Calves, 100-132 Choice Heavyweight Heifer Calves, 95-119
Pairs Choice Pairs, 960-1190 Medium to Good Pairs, 860-950 Plainer and Older
Pairs, 700-850
Yearlings Choice Lightweight Steer Yearlings, 95-1103 Choice Heavyweight Steer
Yearlings, 88-96.50 Choice Lightweight Heifer Yearlings, 90-100 Choice Heavy-
weight Heifer Yearlings, No Test #2 Steer Calves and Yearlings, 85-105 #2 Heifer
Calves and Yearlings, 85-100 Shorties & Plainer Calves and Yearlings, 75-85
Cows Choice Bred Cows, 840-885 Medium to Good Bred Cows, 710-830 Plainer &
Older Bred Cows, 600-700 High Yield Cows, 54-57 Medium Yield Cows, 48-53
Low Yield Cows, 42-47 Heiferetts and Young Stock Cows, 60-80
Bulls High Yield Bulls, 70-73 Medium Yield Bulls, 65-69 Low Yield Bulls, 60.50-
64 Feeder Bulls, 60.50-67
Ways to Observe
Memorial Day
• Visit our local cemetery and place flowers
or flags on our fallen hero graves
• Fly your flag at half-staff until noon
• Participate in the "National Moment
of Remembrance" at 3:00PM
• Renew your pledge to widows, widowers
and orphans of our fallen hero’s
RRR Feed Will Be Closed All Day
Monday May 31, 2003
God Bless A merica
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Sales Every Saturday At Noon
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No. 1 Steers
under 300 lb.
300 - 400 lb.
400 - 500 lb.
500 - 600 lb.
600 - 700 lb.
700 - 800 lb.
No. 1 Heifers
under 300 lb.
300 - 400 lb.
400 - 500 lb.
500 - 600 lb.
600-700 lb.
700 - 800 lb.
Slaughter Cows
High
Yielding
Low Yielding
Fats
Thin & Shelly
Packer Bulls
♦ 1-2
150-186
120-137
110-123
100-118
95-109
93-103
+1
140-178
110-123
105-119
100-113
92-102
85-96
+ 1-2
49 to 54
40 to 46
45 to 51
30 to 37
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Cow & Calf Pairs Steady
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Bridges, G. Frank & Bridges, Georgie. The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 46, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 26, 2004, newspaper, May 26, 2004; Goldthwaite, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1659889/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Jennie Trent Dew Library.