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From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

201   OMER, TENNESSEE

February 11,1890--W.H. Gunn & Cornelius Ava Barnes, who bought T.J. Winn’s farm two years ago, have dissolved partnership, Mr. Barns selling his ½ interest to Mr. Gunn, and has rented the William Rudolph place in the Rudolph neighborhood. Mr. Barns was a good citizen and the community give him and wife their best wishes. Mr. Gunn and wife have moved home and will welcome friends when they come to see them.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

202   MARION

May 15, 1891---Marion is a beautiful city in the woods, as fine as any boom town ever started, with crossroads, springs, iron ore, etc. and will be a central station and junction of the lines on spurs leading out to the Louisa and other ore banks. Matt Gracey owns the land, and as soon as it can be cleared off for surveying, he will lay out lots, when corner lots can be had for $25 a foot.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

203   CLARKSVILLE

February 4,1890--H.H. Poindexter has been elected cashier of the Franklin bank. Mr. Poindexter has been assistant cashier of the bank for several years, and is fitted for the position by taste and training.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

204   CLARKSVILLE

February 7,1890--at the annual meeting of Clarksville Building and Loan Association held Tuesday, T.H. Smith, G.B. Wilson, M.C. Northington, J.G. Joseph and Clay Stacker were elected directors. T.H. Smith was elected president, W.J. Ely, secretary, A. Howell, treasurer and John J. West, attorney.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

205   RAIL ROAD DIRECTORS

May 31,1854--The following named gentlemen were elected directors of the rail road on the 29th. The have not yet elected their president, but propose to do it on Saturday next.
J. Elder
W.H. Drane
William M. Stewart
J.D. West
George H. Warfield
Joshua Cobb
W. Broaddus
W.P. Hume
George T. Lewis
Thomas W. Wisdom

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

206   CLARKSVILLE

November 22,1889--James P. Gill is on deck again and prepared to serve the public with anything in the livery line. He has opened up in the McCabe stable, corner of 1st & main, just one block from his old stand, and is ready for business.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

207   PORK HOUSE

September 19,1855--As an item of interest to the farming community we would state that the Pork House in this place, is now being put in readiness for active operations during the coming season, and that Mr. John K. Smith, who has taken it is prepared to contract for hogs at the very highest figures.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

208   MINERAL RAILROAD

January 19,1891---J.H. McTighe and J.V. Hussey, of the firm of McTighe, Hussey & CO., contractors on the Clarksville Mineral, went to Louisville last Thursday to consult with L & N officials with regard to the work on the new road. They returned to the city yesterday and it is understood that they made arrangements to go ahead with their work, and that there will be no more trouble on the Mineral. Capt. Cobb said to a reporter this morning that everything was all right over there and he anticipated no more setbacks.

From: Weekly Chronicle

209   SEARCY’S FERRY

June 21,1873---We understand that Capt. William Searcy intends putting a steam ferryboat at his ferry on Cumberland River, 3 miles south of this city.

October 18,1873---William Searcy's ferryboat has received its machinery and will be ready for service in a short time.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

210   HEMATITE

May 8,1891---A pile driver and engine turned over on the Mineral Road this morning and L. Fox, the engineer, was badly scalded. A man, whose name could not be learned, also had a leg broken. Work had just been started driving the piling for the Budd's Creek bridge when the accident happened. Dr. F.J. Runyon left here soon after the accident to give surgical aid to the wounded.

May 9, 1891---L. Fox, the engineer who was scalded in the Mineral Railroad accident yesterday died of his injuries last night. The body was brought to the freight depot here where it was prepared for shipment to Memphis, the home of the deceased.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

211   PALMYRA

February 5,1891---George S. Gilbert will sell his stock of goods at B.W. Owens' storeroom in Palmyra on Saturday, February 14.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

212   HEMATITE

July 17,1891---The Clarksville Lumber Company is supplying the Mineral Railroad people with timber for cattle guards and trestle work, and besides this is shipping out lumber to northern cities daily. The same company has the timber all stacked up and ready to ship to Hematite to be used in building the depot at that point. Hematite is the name of the station at the Mineral junction and was recommended to the company by W.M. Bogle. The name suggested by the rich deposits of hematite ore along the line of the Clarksville Mineral Road and it has been adopted by the company.
It is not known at present when the work on the depot will begin, but it will be shortly. The depot will begin, but it will be shortly. The depot will be built immediately at the junction and will be surrounded by a wide platform, there being over 7,000 feet of flooring for this purpose in the order.

From: Evening Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

213   THE SOUTH SIDE

April 25,1891---John R. Ussery speaks encouragingly for the south side. The people are growing more hopeful and are looking to a very bright future. He speaks of the unknown mineral wealth in those hills, and the fine forest timber that is coming into market, besides the value of the farming lands that have never been appreciated. These lands properly managed produce the finest quality of tobacco. Bluegrass is a natural growth and covers every hillside; if let alone, it makes the finest, healthiest sheep range in the world.
The people over there want a bridge over Cumberland River, and Mr. Ussery thinks one located near Searcy's Ferry would about accommodate the whole south side.

From: Evening Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

214   STEELE’S SPRING

March 23,1891---P. Eleazer has recently erected a neat and commodious storehouse at his home near Steele's Spring and is doing a lucrative business. He is a benevolent Christian gentleman and deserves liberal patronage.

From: Tennessee Watchman

215   CLARKSVILLE

February 2,1821-Dr. James B. Bowlen has removed his residence to the house lately occupied by Messers Thomas A. Shannon & Co. as a printing office. His time will be entirely devoted to his profession. Persons requiring his attention will by no means be neglected.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

216   CLARKSVILLE

January 17,1880--We take pleasure in noticing the act that our young friend, Arthur Harris, son of Mr. George R. Harris, of this city has bought an interest in the confectionery store of Mr. Wesley Perkins, and the firm is now Perkins and Harris. Wesley Perkins himself is a good business man, and with Arthur to assist him, we have no doubt they will receive a large share of the public patronage. We wish them great success in their Business.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

217   MINERAL RAILROAD

July 25,1891---Batson and Bush, contractors on the Mineral Railroad, have just completed sections 10, 11, and 12. They began the work April 3rd, and have been pushing their contract all the time. The three sections cover three miles of the line and it is said to be the best part of the road.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

218   SHILOH

August 20,1891---Shiloh is quite a lively little town and doing a thriving business. She has two General Stores, two axe-handle factories, and a Public School. The schoolhouse has been enlarged lately to accommodate the many scholars, and it is growing in interest and usefulness under the efficient management of Prof. Byars. J.D. Fletcher and W.A. Allen are the clever merchants of the place.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

219   PALMYRA

August 20,1891---Palmyra is doing a large amount of shipping at this time and have been most of the time since I (Cornelius Ava Barnes) moved here. Axe handles, staves for tight and slack work, lime, lumber, shingles, and hoop poles make the railroad yards a lively place. G.W. Buquo and Joe Rosenfield are our merchants, Davis and Wickham are our smiths, and B.W. Owen entertains the traveling public. Since your Joe opened his store here, sugar is so cheap that we all can afford to use it in our coffee every Sunday morning and have pie occasionally.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

220   SHILOH

August 22,1891---S.R. Harned and H.D. Allen will leave for Greenway, Ark. in a few days, where they will establish an axe handle factory. They seem to think a handsome fortune is awaiting their coming.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

221   SALEM

March 16,1918---Theodore Wyatt of District 17 was in Clarksville today. He reports the Seven Mile Ferry boat, which is the one recently constructed for that ferry, to be out of business, the engine having gone to pieces.

From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

222   CLARKSVILLE

April 25,1850--The Branch Bank of Tennessee at Clarksville, has organized, under the Act of the last Legislature, re-establishing the same directors.
President:
D.N. Kennedy
Cashiers:
W.B. Munford
Peter Peacher
Bryce Stewart
H.M. Dudley
James E. Bailey
W.H. Drane
A.G. Green
R. McNeily
W.B. Cherry
U.S. Allen
Thomas W. Barksdale
Discount day every Tuesday--Bill committee meeting at 12:00 every day.

From: The Clarksville Jeffersonian

223   RAILROAD MEETING

May 7,1851--At a meeting of the citizens of Montgomery County, held at the courthouse in Clarksville, on Monday the 5th, J.B. Reynolds, Esquire, was called to the chair and Dr. C.L. Wilcox appointed secretary.
Hon. M.A. Martin
G.A. Henry
R.W. Thomas
Samuel Stacker
John Stacker
William H. Stewart
R.M. House
Dr. C.L. Wilcox
Hon. Cave Johnson
C.O. Faxon
Afterwords, the meeting adjourned.
J.B. Reynolds, Chairman
Chesterfield Lewis Wilcox, Secretary

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

224   CLARKSVILLE

April 26,1889--The annual meeting of stockholders of Citizens Building and Loan Association for the election of directors, will be held at the office of Polk Grundy Johnson. Esquire, on Monday May 6,1889 at 8:00 p.m.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

225   UNDERTAKING

April 26,1889--Devoting my time to the Undertaking business. I am better prepared than ever to serve the public in this particular. A full line of caskets, coffins, etc. of all grades on hand. Call on me at the old stand.
C.H. Bailey

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

226   CLARKSVILLE

March 7,1890--W.P. Titus, the former publisher of the chronicle is a job printer by taste and education, and he knows exactly what to do in a job printing office. He will at once fit his office and bindery with a complete line of the latest material and devote his entire attention to the branch of the trade. The Leaf Chronicle bespeaks for him a liberal share of the public patronage.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

227   SOUTH SIDE

March 7,1890--Albert Hudgins, a popular young man of the south side is clerking for J.F. Wood.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

228   CLARKSVILLE

March 7,1890--After next Monday Mrs. Mary Pollock will be engaged in the dressmaking department at Mrs. Hodgson and Maguire’s. a good selection for the place.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

229   SHILOH

September 17,1891---Mr. Ford the blacksmith, of Palmyra, has put up a shop at Shiloh, where he will make his future stay.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

230   MCALLISTER’S CROSSROADS

May 16,1898---Bailey Johnson and Will Wright and Master Johnnie Wright were in McAllister's Crossroads lately looking for timber, especially walnut.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

231   RINGGOLD

February 28,1890--Dr. S.J. Rollow, recently of Hampton Station, has hung out his shingle in the Ringgold neighborhood and can be found at Mrs. William Green’s. He is a fine young physician and the Leaf wishes him success.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

232   AUCTION

December 13,1879---Klein & Wood, of Collinsville, Tennessee, will, on the 23rd, offer their entire stock of dry goods for sale at auction at that place.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

233   LONE OAK

January 26,1907---The Lone Oak Planters Tobacco Co. of Cunningham, this county, has filed application with the County Register for a charter. The company is capitalized at $5,000. It is organized for the purpose of stripping, grading, prizing, and preparing for market, selling and storing tobacco, and for receiving, handling, storing and selling all other farm products.
The incorporators are J.N. Blackford, J.M. Thompson, Sterling Ussery, Edgar Orgain, and James Harvey, all residents of the 17th District of this county.

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