A peek into the archives lately turned up these slices of life in the Bluebonnet City some 108 years ago.
Robbery in Garrett
The Austin American Statesman reported in 1914 that a band of “automobile bandits” had robbed the post office in Garrett. It was described as a “night raid” in which $200 worth of stamps and post cards were stolen. Some 300 pennies were also stolen along with 200 money order b…
