usiness Folks 101~200
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
101 CUMBERLAND CITY
January 12,1920---Cumberland City has the distinction of being the starting point to Clarence Sanders’ mercantile career, when only about 17 years of age, he was employed in the large general store of the late James M. Lewis as a general helper. There are many people here who entertain a pleasant recollection of the quiet pleasant faced young man.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
102 PALMYRA
January 10,1920---The new Lime Company at this place is making many improvements, repairing old buildings, and erecting new ones for the comfort and convenience of their workers. With this thoughtfulness more generally practiced, it would go a long way toward removing the difference between capital and labor. Mr. G.W. Dinsmore, the manager, seems to be a broadminded, public-spirited man. We welcome all such to our citizenship.
From: Clarksville Chronicle
103 MT. VERNON FURNACE
January 8,1870---One day during the holidays, we paid a short visit to this Furnace, now run and owned by Messrs. Sechler & McCulloch. We found the Furnace in operation and making about 12 tons of pig iron per day, although it is not yet in full blast. We also observed that about 50 cabins had been erected, and the operators are now giving employment to about 2 or 3 hundred men. They also have a grocery and dry goods store connected with the furnace, which is doing a thriving business. They seem to be men of tact and energy, and we predict that they will succeed beyond a doubt.
VERNON FURNACE NEAR HUNT’S MILL
From: Clarksville Tobacco Leaf
March 16,1870---On Saturday we visited the furnace of Sechler, McCullough & Co., Mount Vernon.
Within one year, they have begun to show what advantage to a country such things are. They have erected about 40 houses, making quite a village, furnishing a market for the farm production around which would other wise be wasted. They have been in successful operations and are preparing for a vigorous campaign, lying in stocks of ores and coal. They have adopted the true policy of making their place attractive, giving a garden to each house, and planting fruit trees for the hands, and inducing sobriety by permitting no whiskey to be sold on the place.
Mr. Sechler confirmed us in the idea that our true greatness must be manufacturing and also that iron was the true point for us to work to and that cheap coal was necessary to its development. Mr. Sechler courteously invited us to examine an ore bank, which they have lately opened. A ride of two miles brought us to the ore bank. The company had been prospecting for iron, which is an uncertain business as most flattering surface indication lead often to the poorest results. They have commenced at this bank in some surface holes, which the old company had dug, and they have succeeded in discovering a very rich deposit of ore, which according to analysis will furnish 651/2% of iron only 4% short of the celebrated Iron Mountain iron of Missouri. If the bank yields anything like what it promises it will be almost inexhaustible. If not an Iron Mountain, they will at least an Iron Hill. The ores of this bank are of exceeding richness and are thought to extend down to the limestone, which lies near the base of the hill. We were shown one pot of metal at the furnace about 21/2 feet in diameter, which was nearly pure iron. We saw at the bank some beautiful specimens of fine pipe and pot ore.
We next visited a bank of fine ore most of the lumps not larger than a grain of wheat. This ore makes good iron, but requires to be washed off.
Returning to the furnace, we did entire justice to a delicious repast at Mr. Sechler’s, after which he showed us over the furnace, and explained the blowing machine, and the manner in which the blast is heated---the manner of charging, roasting the ore, etc.
They are preparing to ascertain by experiment the best combination of different ores, for making best iron, the amount of fuel required by each kind of ore, after which they expect to be able to make iron more economically, and of better quality than ever heretofore.
We then left for Clarksville fully impressed, with the idea that we had never spent a more pleasant time anywhere and had never met more courteous and affable gentlemen.
We hope to see a 1,000 such men in our county engaged in iron works, manufacturers, etc., for those things only will give us wealth and prosperity of all kinds.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
104 MCALLISTER’S CROSSROADS
June 29,1872--T. Batson has purchased the right to sell Hodgman and Baker’s Family Album in this county at Batson’s Store on the south side of the Cumberland River.
From: County Court Minutes, June 1806
105 PUBLIC MILL
Ordered that Joseph Woolfolk be permitted to erect a public mill on the Sulphur Fork of Red River near the intersection with the Red River on his land.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
106 PALMYRA
July 22,1914--According to plans of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, the overhanging bluff by the Memphis line track between Palmyra and Corbandale is to be cut away during the months of this summer and fall.
The job will be the most extensive improvement for the Memphis line in several years and will cost in the neighborhood of $25,000. It is understood that an expenditure of $24,000 has already been authorized by the management of the road. Considerable machinery and other equipment for carrying on the work has been assembled there. A large steam boiler has been conveniently located to be used in operating the steam drills. A new side track has been constructed about midway the length of the bluff for the accommodation of a self-propelled steam derrick, to be used in removing any large rocks which may fall on the track after a blast. Another side track has been run into a shady hollow near a big spring of crystal clear water for the accommodation of several sleeping and kitchen cars to be used by the workmen.
After leaving a 700-foot tunnel at Palmyra, most of the track from there to Corbandale, a distance of about two miles, is laid on a shelf blasted into the side of the bluff. At many points the overhanging rock was left when the road was built in 1856, and since then limestone has disintegrated by exposure, and from time to time boulders have broken loose and fallen to the track, delaying traffic and, in some instances, derailed trains, throwing them down the proclivity on the opposite side. The last instance of this kind occurred only a few months ago when a southbound freight train ran into one of the boulders, and the locomotive was thrown into the river fifty feet below, killing the fireman and injuring the engineer.
According to the plans, not only are the dangerous overhanging points to be removed, but the track is also to be straightened. This will be made possible by cutting back the bluff and building out the embankment where the track now swings back into the hollows from the river. It is understood, the Federal Government has granted permission for the company to broaden its embankments twenty feet into the Cumberland River. The Western Union and L & N Telegraph serial wires have been taken down and carried over the bluff through the woods in an insulated cable, which will be used until the blasting has been completed.
Supervisors H. Hicks and R.D. Watkins, of Clarksville, were called by special message to Bowling Green, Ky. last night to accompany General Manager B.M. Starks and Chief Engineer Courtney's special train over the Memphis line today on an inspection trip. One of the chief points of inspection is this job.
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
107 SEARCY’S FERRY
May 5,1900--Two towers, each 75 feet high, one on each bank of the river, have just been completed at Searcy's Ferry. From the top of each of them, a cable is suspended for the working of the ferry. The object of this is to clear the smokestacks of the steamers as they pass under. The county chain gang will be put to work here in a few days, arranging the landings for the ferryboats. When this is done, Searcy's Ferry will be one of the best on the Cumberland River. The construction has been done by C.L. Williams for Squire John Baggett.
From: Clarksville Tobacco Leaf
108 HACKBERRY
November 1,1877--Mr. T.M. Sechler of Mt. Vernon Furnace Company, left yesterday for Cincinnati where he goes to engage in business. We regret very much to give him up and hope that the day of prosperity will soon return when our iron manufacturers can resume operations and rebuild their fortunes.
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
109 SHILOH
1902--Hugh C. Allen’s account book for undertaker business for the year of 1902 closed with a business of $548.15. This consisted of 34 coffins sold at an average of $10.61 2/3 each. Names listed as buyers may have been the deceased name of the person or persons responsible for the payment of the bill. Dates and names listed were:
March 12 - John Harris
16 - Mandy Scott
19 - T.H. Bradford
22 - R. F. Weatherford, paid by Ryers Rye & N.W. Russell
24 - Will B. Biter
29 - Henry Hassell dec, by A.J. ????
May 12 - Mrs. Hick Suggs
June 07 - Joe Trotter
22 - Will Baggett & James Emit
July 06 - W.P. Davidson
10 - Char Baggett
13 - Lude Elliott, paid by Montgomery County ordered by Squire Corban
August 08 - Richard Baggett
11 - Francis Mevifee
23 - Jack Winfrey, balance paid by Joe(s) Trotter, Stalls, Black, & Fletcher
24 - Anna Cooksey, paid by Carline
25 - M.M. Hussey, coffin (2.25) box(2.50)
29 - George Rowland
September 07 - Elbert Robertson
10 - Will Trice
October 01 - John Shelton
06 - J.S. Eads
15 - Char Allen
30 - Charles Yarbrough
November 07 - Albert Baggett
13 - William Mixon
17 - Suggs Brothers
December 01 - Russell & Hodges
03 - Matthew Baggett
29 - Mrs. Dora Benton
31 - Henry (boy) or Hussey (boy) (2.50)
Another name listed was Roxanna West, colored
From: The Clarksville Star
110 SOUTHSIDE
November 18,1924--Barlett and Chadwick, Southside general merchants, Saturday awaited the arrival of insurance appraisers to determine the extent of loss to their stock of goods as a result of a fire about one Tuesday morning when the section of the building occupied by them was practically gutted. The stock was valued at $4,500 and $3,000 insurance was carried it was announced Saturday.
The fire, which threatened destruction of the building, is supposed to have originated from the explosion of an oil lamp kept burning on a counter each night. The counter and a considerable amount of paper bags were totally destroyed indication that the fire originated there. Practically the entire stock of goods and the fixtures were damaged to a more or less great extent. The fire was fortunately discovered in time for a bucket brigade of citizens to form and extinguish it before the flames reached the walls or ceiling.
The Southside Bank, which occupies an adjoining lower floor, was not damaged nor was the hall above the store, which was used by the Southside Lodge of Odd Fellows, owners of the building.
The unfortunate firm composed of J.B. Bartlett and J.R. Chadwick has managed the business possibly less than a year; having bought the stock of Neblett and Batson when the latter firm discontinued business. They had been successful in the conduct of the business and have much sympathy in their misfortune.
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
111 SOUTHSIDE
April 24, 1900--Our people, who have always been noted for their energy and enterprise, have sustained their reputation with regard to the prospective telephone line between this place and Clarksville. With Squire J.R. Harper, Chairman; Rev. B.W. Dodson, Secretary; and H.C. Lyle, Treasurer, plans to complete this line were perfected Saturday evening and now the route has not only been staked, but a good many poles have been delivered.
From: Clarksville Chronicle
112 SHILOH
December 25,1869---We are indebted to V.W. Smith near Shiloh, Tennessee, for a list of new subscribers. Shiloh has a new post office in the county and is reached by the mail leaving Corbandale every Wednesday; thence from Shiloh to Danielsville, Dickson County, thence to Gilliam’s Station on the Northwestern Railroad.
From: Duck’s Journal
113 MINERAL RAILROAD
April 13,1892--Now that the work begins on the Mineral road for the completion of the line through to Dickson, according to contract, the L&N people are likely to make a call for the 1st installment of the Clarksville subscription of $25,000, which was due when the road was completed to the county line.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
114 CORBANDALE
March 29,1873--Our Corbandale correspondent informs us that the Spencer house which was occupied by Mr. Conroy’s workmen was burned on the 20th.
Mr. Meeks is availing himself of the present dull times in railroad matters and has Mr. J. Conroy, with a strong force, at work on the bluff above Corbandale blasting the projecting points of the bluff and rip-rapping the river bank with rock. This is done so as to give more room for the track and to straighten it as much as possible, which is necessary for the safety of trains. He is also blasting some in the tunnel to give more room there.
Farmers are busy breaking land and preparing for large crops of tobacco, corn etc.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
115 SOUTHSIDE
December 13,1873--Capt. Searcy’s new steam ferryboat has been inspected according to law, pronounced sea-worthy, and has been placed on regular duty at his ferry. Capt. Searcy came down to the city the other day with his boat on a short expedition and some of our folks had a peep.
From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf
116 CORBANDALE
January 28,1887---G.W. Watwood has resigned his position as express agent at this place and A.T.B. Ethridge has been appointed to fill the vacancy. The office is now in the railroad building, which is more convenient to the public.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
117 HACKBERRY
July 24,1875--Sechler and McCullough of Mt. Vernon Furnace in this county have been issuing script to their employees which was made redeemable in merchandise at their store. After writing to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, they find they are liable under the law for the issuance of their tickets or script and are also liable to a tax of 10% every time they are paid out.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
118 SALEM
December 20,1873--In another column will be found the card of Dick Richardson to his friends on the Southside and elsewhere. Dick is a moral estimable fellow, deservedly popular and brim full of energy. He will find full scope for an enterprise in the growing business of Walter McComb and Co. As a native of the Southside, he thinks the Garden of Eden was originally located there and that when the new heavens and earth shall be created for good people to dwell in the latter will be fashioned very much after the Southside. She may well be as proud of him as he is of her. Success to Dick Richardson.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
119 SAILOR’S REST
December 14,1912--Mr. Wilbur Scarborough of Cumberland City was here today to conclude a deal for the James Bailey Farm at Sailor’s Rest in this county. The property was purchased from Mr. William Daniel Jr., of this place, who has owned it for several years. The deal was concluded today and Mr. Scarborough gets possession immediately of the place with the exception of the residence, which is rented until January 1.
From: Montgomery County Court Minutes
120 December 2,1805
John Kimbel is allowed a tavern license to keep in the house he now lives in in Clarksville. He gives James Boyd and John R. McFarling his securities bound in the sum of $500.
William Ross Sr. is allowed license to erect a cotton gin in Montgomery County. James Ross, Joseph Wray and David Enloe entered themselves as his securities bound in the sum of ten hundred dollars.
Joseph Woolfolk gives bond for keeping a ferry across Red River and the Sulphur Fork at their junction. He gives Robert Wells and Stephen Cocke his securities bound in the sum of $2000.
Robert Wells gives bond for keeping a ferry across the Cumberland River at his own land. He gives Stephen Cocke, Thomas Smith and Joseph Woolfolk his securities bound in the sum of $2000.
Guthridge Lyons gives bond to keep a ferry across Cumberland River opposite the town of Palmyra. He gives David Brigham and William Randle his securities bound in the sum of $2000.
Hugh McClure and Thomas Smith produced a commission from His Excellency John Sevier as Justices of the Peace.
Samuel Gattis produced a commission from His Excellency John Sevier as Justice of the Peace.
Henry Small and John Cocke are allowed license to keep a tavern at their present dwelling. They gave bond with Stephen Cocke and Edward Leech in the sum of $500.
Burwell M. Williamson is allowed license to erect a cotton gin. Brice Jackson and Robert Nowlen entered themselves as his securities bound in sum of ten hundred dollars.
Thomas Simmons is allowed license to erect a cotton gin. William Lyons and James Fentress entered themselves as his securities bound in the sum of ten hundred dollars.
Briant Whitfield and John Heathby are allowed license to erect a cotton gin. They give James Bunting and Henry Small his securities bound in the sum of $1000.
Josiah G. Duke and Isham Trotter are allowed license to erect a cotton gin in this county. They give bond to Joseph B. Whitehead and William Good his securities bound in the sum of $1000.
From: The River Counties
121
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHERS
1841
Justice E. Moore
1855
A. Stephens
W.J. MacCormac
1860
J.H. Doerr & Co.
1863
Churchill
Wilson & Churchill
1864
Bell & Sheridan
1868
W.H. Armstrong
1873
T.W. Almond
Almond & McGill
1881
H.E. Dibble
1884
McCormac, asst. by:
B.S. Hume and R.H. Williams, Jr.
1889
D.S. Neville
1894
Williams
Halliburton
1895
Reeves
W.M. Buell
H.C. McMillan,G.L. Westenberger
1900
W.J. McCormac
1901
Abe Mann
D. W. Buchanan
1902
W.F. Elbrick
1911
J.T. Birdwell
1912
Leo Ferrill
1917
Nellie Gray
Miss Lucy Howard & Mrs. Lutie Thrower
1922
A.G. Thompson
Guy C. Stephens (from Virginia)
1923
Mr. D. Wilges
1925
Frank Easter
1937
W.G. Thuss & Nora M. Witzel
C. Lacy Thompson
1961
Roy Worley
1969
Donald Thompson
From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf
122 CLARKSVILLE
July 26,1889--Pat McAllister, for a number of years a salesman for J.K. Wood, has branched out on his own hook, and for several days has been busy opening a stock of hardware, tin and queens ware in Elder’s Row, five doors above Caldwell’s Stable. He proposes to keep a select and full retail stock and to sell as cheaply as an economically conducted establishment can afford to. He is a Clarksville boy and we will be glad to see him succeed.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
123 CORBANDALE
November 25,1913--There is a case of smallpox at Corbandale and it is said five other persons have been fully exposed to the dreaded disease. Charles Dobbins, a colored cook on the boarding car of the L&N at that place is prostrated and it is feared that those who have been exposed will be down with the disease in a few days.
A track crew of about 15 men, most colored, are housed in four cars in charge of Foreman J.M. Woodson, who has been laying rails in the vicinity of Corbandale. Dobbins was the gang’s cook, his crew being recruited almost daily with negroes from different sections and it is not known how the man Dobbins contracted the disease. His home is at Brownsville; he makes frequent trips there and it may be he contacted it on one of those trips.
Five other cars in charge of a painting crew headed by J.C. Tidwell are on the same track at that occupied by Woodson’s care. There are eight white men in the crew who are at Corbandale to paint the company’s section houses there. These men struck this morning when it was learned they were exposed to smallpox.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
124 RETAIL GROCERS CLOSING
July 2,1910---We, the undersigned retail grocers, desire to announce to our customers that we will close our stores at 10:00, Monday, July 4th. Please be governed accordingly.
Northington Grocery Company
Keesee & Scarbrough
H.M. Cooley & Company
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
125 SHILOH
1904---Hugh C. Allen’s Account Book for Undertaker Business---closed with a business of $813.00. Names listed as buyers may have been the deceased name or the person or persons responsible for the payment of the bill.
Jan.7--Al Baggett
Jan.10--R.J. McCollum heirs
Jan.14--Robert Parker
Jan.27--Dave Clark
Jan.31--Steppy heirs
Feb.9--Charles Baggett, paid by George Underwood
Feb.19--Mrs. S.G. Wickham by John
Feb.20--Mrs. Robert Lyles
Mar.9--Bill Coleman
Mar.22--Joe Puckett
Mar.23--Hack Lane
Apr.22--Jonathan Parish (col)
May 1--John Hodge
June 2--J.S. Yarbrough
June 5--Will Allen
July 7--Oll Baggett
July 8--Henry Underwood
July 17--Bill Shelton heirs
July 21--Russell & Hodge
July 22--Will Neblett
July 26--John Sykes
July 27--Henry Powers
July 27--Will Nelson
Aug.1--Rose Nolen
Aug.14--Old Lady Meuifer
Aug.20--Bedford Harvey
Aug.29--Anna Cooksey
Sept.6--Sykes Brothers
Sept.6--B.L. Nelrun
Sept.7--Oscar Cole by Jonathan Sissions
Nov.18--Ben Ellis (col)
Nov.19--Charles Allen
Nov.20--George Morgan
Nov.27--T.J. Clark & Brother (Tolbert)
Dec.12--F.J. Pariott
Dec.26--Sam Allen
From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf Chronicle
126 LOUISE
February 10,1893--Louise was named for Julien F. Gracey’s little daughter and it is destined to be one of the hustling business points along the Mineral. The Gracey Woodard ore banks are located here and a large force of men is now at work in the mines. Thomas Batson is the hustling merchant of Louise and C.B. Plummer is teaching the young idea. Many cottages have been erected and a move is on foot to build a new schoolhouse and church, both of which are needed.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
127 LETTER FROM CLARKSVILLE
May 8,1875--We are having some cool days here which greatly retards the growth of the vegetable kingdom. The cold snaps have killed nearly all the fruit. The tobacco plants were thrown back in their growth but not seriously injured. The wheat crop is looking fine, there being but little injury by the cold weather. The farmers of this section are wide awake and were never known to work with more determination than they have this spring.
Our merchant, Mr. W.J. Lyle has just received his spring and summer stock and proposes to sell as cheap as anyone. Mr. Lyle is an accommodating businessman and the right man in the right place.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
128 PALMYRA
July 29,1905--The railroad is busy at this place making a fill to take the place of the wooden platform at the depot. It is said to be the only wooden platform left in this division of the road. Some of the material for the new depot is being shipped here. The railroad has lately extended the switch so as to accommodate the telephone poles company from Nashville in loading their poles. The company will be a great help to Palmyra and community. They are spending a good deal of money for poles and work.
The public road workers have been at work in and around Palmyra for a week or more. Some days they make things lively by the blasting of rock. M.M. Hussey had a narrow escape from a falling rock a few days since, the rock barely missing his head.
From: Semi-Weekly Leaf Chronicle
129 LOUISE
April 24,1896--Our town is on a boom, although the Gracey-Woodward mines are not in operation. We have two stores, a blacksmith shop, a grist mill, a good school and a new Methodist Church very nearly completed, a good Sunday-School, preaching twice a month and prayer-meeting every Sunday night.
Busy Bill
From: The River Counties
130 W.A. SETTLE
W.A. Settle was a brick manufacturer from the late 1800's into early 1900's. The brickyard was on Settle Ave. near N. Second St. He lived at 525 Commerce St.
From:
131
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
132 MCALLISTER’S CROSSROADS
January 25,1897---Mr. Cooper, of Van Leer, will erect a stave factory in the near future at Louise.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
133 PALMYRA
July 22,1914--According to plans of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, the overhanging bluff by the Memphis Line track between Palmyra and Corbandale is to be cut away during the months of this summer and fall.
The job will be the most extensive improvement for the Memphis line in several years and will cost in the neighborhood of $25,000. It is understood that an expenditure of $24,000 has already been authorized by the management of the road. Considerable machinery and other equipment for carrying on the work has been assembled there. A large steam boiler has been conveniently located to be used in operating the steam drills. A new side track has been constructed about midway the length of the bluff for the accommodation of a self-propelled steam derrick, to be used in removing any large rocks which may fall on the track after a blast. Another side track has been run into a shady hollow near a big spring of crystal clear water for the accommodation of several sleeping and kitchen cars to be used by the workmen.
After leaving a 700-foot tunnel at Palmyra, most of the track from there to Corbandale, a distance of about two miles, is laid on a shelf blasted into the side of the bluff. At many points the overhanging rock was left when the road was built in 1856, and since then limestone has disintegrated by exposure, and from time to time boulders have broken loose and fallen to the track, delaying traffic, and in some instances derailed trains, throwing them down the proclivity on the opposite side. The last instance of this kind occurred only a few months ago when a southbound freight train ran into one of the boulders, and the locomotive was thrown into the river fifty feet below, killing the fireman and injuring the engineer.
According to the plans, not only are the dangerous overhanging points to be removed, but the track is also to be straightened. This will be made possible by cutting back the bluff and building out the embankment where the track now swings back into the hollows from the river. It is understood the Federal Government has granted permission for the company to broaden its embankments twenty feet into the Cumberland River. The Western Union and L & N Telegraph serial wires have been taken down and carried over the bluff through the woods in an insulated cable, which will be used until the blasting has been completed.
Supervisors H. Hicks and R.D. Watkins, of Clarksville, were called by special message to Bowling Green, Ky. last night to accompany General Manager B.M. Starks and Chief Engineer Courtney's special train over the Memphis line today on an inspection trip. One of the chief points of inspection is this job.
From: Memorabilia of Clarksville
134 CLARKSVILLE
In 1806, Dr. Maxwell Sharp was the first licensed physician in Clarksville.
In 1810, George Simpson was the first practicing attorney in Clarksville that had completed law school.
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
135 SOUTHSIDE
February 25,1919--Mr. J.H. Barber, the oil-and-gas man, was here last week. They are making preparations to begin drilling here for oil. He reports oil struck in paying quantities near Cumberland Furnace at a depth of 1121 feet.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
136 TOBACCO ELEVATOR
March 23,1878--Mr. William Edmondson has accepted an agency for Staton’s Tobacco Elevator for the territory of Montgomery County, south of the river. It is claimed that this elevator will save the labor of three men. Our farmers will do well to examine this labor saving machine.
From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
137 HEMATITE
April 21,1911--The Louisville and Nashville trestle across Budd’s Creek, nine miles west of this city, will be rebuilt this summer. The work will be commenced under the supervision of Capt. Floyd Ingram, Supervisor of Bridges and Buildings of the Memphis line, within a few days.
The present structure was built 16 years ago of cedar and cypress and is in splendid condition yet, but will be rebuilt more to change the design of construction that for any other reason. The new structure will be of the ballast-bed type, a new idea in bridge building being extensively used by the L&N. In this a trough-like bed is built on the supporting piles and filled with ballast, the ties being laid in this, instead of directly upon the stingers. This gives more elasticity to the track, insuring longer life to the supporting structure with greater ease of maintenance.
The Budd’s Creek trestle is one requiring the greatest care and precaution in building, the ground being of late formation and very soft. The present bents are fifteen feet apart, but the new ones will be reduced to twelve feet. Each bent will be composed of four poles driven many feet to a solid foundation. Several months will be required to do the work, but there will be no interruption of traffic.
From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle
138 MCALLISTER’S CROSS ROADS
August 1,1885-- Messrs. Rogers and Batson have just completed a fine saw mill at the Forge Mill and are now ready to build a grist and flouring mill at that place, which will prove a grand success.
From: The Chronicle
139 PALMYRA
January 21,1859--The contractor on the tunnel at Palmyra (Mr. Conelly) is pushing forward vigorously with a day and night “shift”, so nothing less than 200 feet in length, remains to be done, which will be finished simultaneously with the other work. For the information of the readers, we state the size of the tunnel, which is to be 16 by 18 feet, and through the hardest species of flint limestone rock.
From: Daily Leaf Chronicle
140 HEMATITE
January 31,1900--Everything is quiet with the chain gang now. There have been no more attempts to break away since officers so neatly rounded up the last lot of convicts that broke out. There are about forty convicts at work on the gang now, and they are employed under contract with M.M. Hussey, getting fluxing rock for the Helen Iron Furnace at a point near Hematite.
From: County Court Minutes