williamlayton
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I will continue with the stories about Charlie here, so as not to Hijack the other thread.
Charlie Miller was a Texas Ranger and a legend.
He was born somewhere between 1883 or 1893--it makes a difference.
His first stint as a Texas Ranger began in 1918/19 and he was the first to favor the old Colt Commercial over revolvers---but he knew how to handle revolvers.
He worked as a Ranger until the late 1920's when Ma Ferguson was elected Govenor after her husband was impeached. She was the best Govenor money could buy.
She disbanded and fired most of the Texas Rangers, replaceing them with political chronies and drunks. Miller kept his badge as a Special Texas Ranger, working for banks, Rail Roads and Cattle Associations--until 1951 when he joined the Rangers again under Frank Hamer.
Now look at the time-line boys. How old was Charlie when he re-joined. He had a family bible that Got him back in???? and Friends that knew the Rangers needed His type. He retired in 1968---many say he was in his 80's when he retired.
The legnd is one of a tough old Border Ranger--he made it to SGT one time but was busted back.
On the border, Down near Del Rio he, as well as most of the Border Rangers were not much liked---respected--not liked, for the job they did.
Story goes--depending on who tells it, but it is obviously true because Charlie acknowled it,--he, & maybe another ranger went in for a cup of morning coffee at a cafe. It was pretty busy---it was also obvious that the owner was ignoring Charlie.
Charlie waited as long as he could/would and when it became obvious he was being ignored, he drew his Colt, shot two holes in the metal coffeee urn sitting on the bar behind the counter, got a cup and saucer and drew a cup from the holes spouting coffee and sat bcak down to drink.
There are stories that arise from this act---maybe he only got a few days off duty after his Captain got thru laughing---maybe he got busted back to Ranger---maybe on his way to being fired, he shot and killed three bank robbers. Who knows--you choose your story you like. It is true that there is truth in the other three endings as all three did happen.
Charles Miller died in 1971 and the funeral was well attended by old/new/retired Rangers. He was just one of the many legends in the Texas Rangers.
Blessings
Charlie Miller was a Texas Ranger and a legend.
He was born somewhere between 1883 or 1893--it makes a difference.
His first stint as a Texas Ranger began in 1918/19 and he was the first to favor the old Colt Commercial over revolvers---but he knew how to handle revolvers.
He worked as a Ranger until the late 1920's when Ma Ferguson was elected Govenor after her husband was impeached. She was the best Govenor money could buy.
She disbanded and fired most of the Texas Rangers, replaceing them with political chronies and drunks. Miller kept his badge as a Special Texas Ranger, working for banks, Rail Roads and Cattle Associations--until 1951 when he joined the Rangers again under Frank Hamer.
Now look at the time-line boys. How old was Charlie when he re-joined. He had a family bible that Got him back in???? and Friends that knew the Rangers needed His type. He retired in 1968---many say he was in his 80's when he retired.
The legnd is one of a tough old Border Ranger--he made it to SGT one time but was busted back.
On the border, Down near Del Rio he, as well as most of the Border Rangers were not much liked---respected--not liked, for the job they did.
Story goes--depending on who tells it, but it is obviously true because Charlie acknowled it,--he, & maybe another ranger went in for a cup of morning coffee at a cafe. It was pretty busy---it was also obvious that the owner was ignoring Charlie.
Charlie waited as long as he could/would and when it became obvious he was being ignored, he drew his Colt, shot two holes in the metal coffeee urn sitting on the bar behind the counter, got a cup and saucer and drew a cup from the holes spouting coffee and sat bcak down to drink.
There are stories that arise from this act---maybe he only got a few days off duty after his Captain got thru laughing---maybe he got busted back to Ranger---maybe on his way to being fired, he shot and killed three bank robbers. Who knows--you choose your story you like. It is true that there is truth in the other three endings as all three did happen.
Charles Miller died in 1971 and the funeral was well attended by old/new/retired Rangers. He was just one of the many legends in the Texas Rangers.
Blessings
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