MR. AND MRS. WILL C. MOORE

[& JOHN JEFFERSON DURHAM]

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Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Moore, proprietors of the Moore Cafe are among the honored pioneers of this generation of Hamilton citizens.

William Moore, father of Mr. Moore was born in Arkansas and his mother, Sallie (Smith) Moore, was a Mississippian. These two young pioneers met and married in Texas and came to Hamilton to enter the sheep raising industry. They raised a family of several sons and one daughter.

Mrs. Moore, formerly Miss Melvia Durham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Durham, who were well-known among the foremost pioneers of the early history of this county. They were here when some of the most daring Indian raids were perpetrated. Mr. Durham aided in protecting the settlements from their depredations. He was also probably the first school teacher in the town, teaching his few pupils under the shade of the trees in the summer. He was also one of the most extensive land owners at any time in the history of the county. In the later period of his life he entered the mercantile business and followed that until the time of his death. He and his wife were among the foremost citizens of the county and their career in Hamilton is sacred memory to the old timers and their children.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore followed farming and ranching. At present they own the Moore Care and give a splendid service to the public in both general and short order needs.

The Hamilton County News, Vol. IV, Number 11--Section Two

Historical and Trading Expansion Issue

W. F. Billingslea, Editor-Publisher

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June 29, 1934