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ociety Folks 201~300

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

201   BARTON’S CREEK GRANGE

August 28,1875--Barton’s Creek Grange #363 had a big feast on the 21st at which a large number of persons from the surrounding counties were present among others, visitors from Indian Creek and Rock Spring Granges. Music, speakers and feasting were the order of the day and all spent the time delightfully. An excellent address was delivered by the Worshipful Master of the Barton’s Creek Grange.
After dinner a wagon load of fine watermelons furnished by Mr. Tom Cocke were cut open and the assembly invited to partake of them which all enjoyed them hugely.
These gatherings of the members of the Granges for social intercourse and enjoyment are promotions of much good and may be indulged in by all the groups to their material benefit.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

202   SOUTHSIDE

May 7,1920---The Southside Home Demonstration Club held its regular meeting recently with Mrs. Cornelius Hunter. Mrs. Ed Thompson gave a splendid demonstration on interior decorating of the home. Mrs. Taylor Denning spoke interestingly on “Creating A Pleasant Home Atmosphere”, Mrs. Will Neblett read an interesting paper on how to beautify the home grounds. Flower seed and shrubs were exchanged, Miss Marvel Bass gave a cream demonstration.
Three new members were welcomed into the club: Mesdames Carney Harris, Allen Purcell, and William Wyatt.
During the social hour ice cream and cake were served to 14 members.
The May meeting will be with Mrs. Rodney Workman at the home of Mrs. Lewis Lyle.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

203   SALEM

June 28,1935--The home of Mrs. Lauren Edmondson, “Fern Nook”, at Salem was the scene of a lovely party Tuesday afternoon when Mesdames Laurin and John Edmondson entertained at bridge for Miss Blanche Kellow, who left Thursday for New York City to sail for France Saturday.
The Bon Voyage tallies were attractive designs of ships. After the progressions, the prizes were won by Mrs. Charles Waller, Miss Hazel Cocke and Mrs. Horace Ritter, Jr. the honoree was presented a large box of boudoir powder.
A color scheme of pink and white was employed in arranging the refreshments, the ice course being served with individual angel food cakes iced with white and decorated with pink anchors. Miniature corsages of sweet peas were the place favors for each guest.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

204   SCREENS AND CLEAN-UP

April 1,1920---Mrs. Laura E. Neblett, who is the chairman of the Home Welfare Department of the county council of Agriculture, announces that her committee will begin some very active campaigning in April for the purpose of getting the houses of Montgomery County screened, particularly the houses in the country. This campaign is going to be directed at the houses of the owners of farms and as well as at the landlords with a view to having them screen the houses of the tenants of their farm. It is designed to bring every house in Montgomery County within the scope of the plan and the committee will not be satisfied until every window and door are screened.
This is a very notable undertaking on the part of these ladies and it will mean much to the health of this county.
This committee will also have a campaign in May, which will be known as “Clean-Up-Week”. A campaign to clean up the tin cans and empty vessels that are found lying around yards and the country stores, where water is permitted to accumulate and become a fruitful breeding place for mosquitoes.
The ladies are entitled to the cordial cooperation and support of everyone and inasmuch as their work is so well recognized by health authority it is hoped that the will receive a good reception.

From: Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

205   RYES CHAPEL

May 2,1893--The Watkins home, on the south side, has been enlivened for the past several days by the presence of Miss Mary Bliss of Florence, Alabama and Miss Rebecca Foster, of Robinsonville, Mississippi, who were the guests of Miss Fannie Watkins. S.W. Baxter, of Nashville, was also there the guest of Squire Baxter Watkins. The party spent many pleasant evenings fishing in Barton’s Creek and Squire Watkins reports a fine catching one day last week, thirty nice trout being landed by the party. Mr. Baxter and Miss Foster left this morning for Nashville, where the latter will remain several days before returning to her home in Mississippi. Miss Fannie Watkins and Miss Bliss will be in the city the latter part of the week as the guests of Mrs. Polk Johnson, on Greenwood Avenue.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

206   4-H CLUB

June 17,1935--Forty-three girls left this morning by automobile for Columbia, Tennessee where they will attend the annual encampment of the Middle Tennessee girls’ 4-H clubs at the Experimental Station. They were accompanied by Miss Alice Powers, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent.
They will remain at the encampment throughout the week where they will enjoy recreational activities and be instructed by competent workers in the various phases of their farm work.
Included in the group are:
Briarwood Club
Jane Manning
Virginia Manning
Irene Manning
Catherine Harvey
Mildred Baldwin
Catherine Nale
Ruth Chadwick
Opal Nolen
Southside Club
Nannie Thompson
Nell Hunter
Helen Bumpus
Elinor Abernathy
Salem Club
Julia Hinton
Mary Orgain
Ina Orgain
Geraldine Morrison
Laura Neblett
Shiloh Club
Mary Louise Allen
Ima Sullivan
Mildred Mickle
Anna Belle Weems
Lone Oak Club
Mary Blanche Morgan
Mary Evelyn Dority
Aileen Harris

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

207   GRANGE HALL

October 9,1920--Parents of the Grange Hall community met with the teachers, Hazelle Chadwick and Joseph Pollard to organize a PTA.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

208   TARSUS

June 7,1919--The community organization was called to order by chairman Gabe R. Fessey. The ladies of the community furnished some excellent music.
The Delco lighting system was demonstrated showing the advantages of this system in the schools, churches, and farm homes.
The Union Organization continued to meet this summer and will have a community fair, also an exhibit at the county fair.
The organization decided to have the Good Roads Day later in the fall as the farmers work is now too important to interfere with at this time.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

209   SALEM

January 1,1923--The social activities began on Friday evening with a Christmas tree at Belmont School house. Sunday night young people went through the community singing carols to shut-ins. Monday night Miss Annabel Coke entertained with a party for the younger set. Tuesday night Miss Catherine Edmondson and Miss Doris Hinton had separate parties. Wednesday night Miss Clara Neblett gave a big party for all the young people. Thursday night was community night at Salem. Friday night Misses Annie Mai and Hazel Cocke entertained with a party. Saturday night Miss Nellie Waller gave a party. Sunday the Young Peoples Missionary Society held a public meeting at Salem Church.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

210   LONE OAK

December 17,1928--The Lone Oak PTA meeting was an interesting event of last week being featured the interesting discussions and readings noting the approach of Christmas.
Miss Allene Harris gave the welcome of the afternoon followed by James Edward Huggins who read a “Letter to Santa Claus”. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grades sang “Silent Night” and the 3rd grade girls gave “Christmas Eve”. Earl Douglas Biter told “How Jimmy Tended to the Baby”. A discussion “How to Make Christmas More Joyous for the Children” was marked by four splendid talks by Mesdames L.H. Morgan, H.B. Mates, Percy Morgan and Miss Louise Chadwick. Mrs. S.L. Harris’s topic was “Nipping the Christmas Spirit”.
Officers elected for next year include: Mrs. C.H. Yarbrough, President; Mrs. L.H. Morgan, Vice-president; Mrs. Harris, Chairman of the Program Committee; Mrs. Alvin Yarbrough, Chairman of the Membership Committee; and Miss Mary Nell Harris, Chairman of the Entertainment Committee.
Exceptional enthusiasm has been evidenced in the organization by the members and since its beginning in December, 1927 with 7 members on its roll, it has grown to 25. Its growth reflects credit in the untiring efforts of its president Mrs. Yarbrough.

From: The Weekly Chronicle

211   SOUTHSIDE GRANGE

December 20,1873--Knowing that you feel a deep interest in our organization, I have concluded to give you a few items relative to our prosperity. Our Charter dated from October 1,1873. We organized with thirty-two members, of which number the following are officers:
C.D. Roberts--Master
W.R. Thompson--Overseer
Dr. B.W. Ussery--Lecturer
Joe Neblett--Steward
Theodore Wyatt--Assistant Steward
John Edmondson--Chaplain
J.R. Ussery--Treasurer
J.H. Marable, Jr.--Secretary
William Hunt--Gatekeeper
Miss Sallie Lyle--Ceres
Miss Sallie Gholson--Pomona
Miss Malinda Lyle--Flora
Mrs. Lulie Marable--Lady Assistant Steward
Since organization, one has been added by transfer to our Grange from one of our County Granges and we have received and initiated them into our Order 11, and at present there are five elected who have not been initiated and instructed in the Order. We rarely have a meeting without having from one to four applications for consideration, and it seldom happens that we reject, because, thus far, for the most part, only good and reliable men have attempted to join us; nor do we expect many who are not worthy to make the attempt, since we commenced with the right material.
Some good men have been kept from joining us for awhile by the opposers of the Order, but gradually they are turning toward us. Some have been so bold in their efforts against us as to assert that it is an organization for the further subjugation of the poor by the rich. Such talk as this is nonsense from the fact that we are all poor and one of our objects to strive to enlighten one another in farming and thus, by our own efforts, to cast off the weight which is so sorely oppressing us. We ask every honest tiller of the soil to fall into our ranks and work with us. We do not ask him whether he owns thousands of acres in order to admit him. We do not ask him even if he owns one acre; but whether he is a tiller of the soil-either a renter or owner-it makes no difference.
We are increasing rapidly in number all over the State, within three months 50% and there are three more Granges in our own County at present, ready and waiting to be organized so soon as a Deputy can come-one at Peacher’s Mill, one at Palmyra, and another at Ebenezer(Shiloh).
J.H. Marable, Jr. Secretary
Southside Grange #147

From: The Weekly Chronicle

212   TARSUS GRANGE

March 14,1874--Thinking an item from Tarsus might be of interest to some of your many subscribers, I forward this as an instance of what we are doing here. This Grange was organized in September last, with a membership of thirty; twenty men and ten women. Today our quarterly report shows an increase to double that number, with some ten petitions to act upon at our next regular meeting. In accordance with an amendment to our State Constitution, we elected our officers on Saturday the 7th, for the ensuring year:
Dr. J.H. Marable--Worthy Master
U.D. Tomlinson--Overseer
W.S. Martin--Lecturer
J.G. Thompson--Steward
Sam O. Fessey--Assistant Steward
S.J. Ferguson--Chaplain
Alex Outlaw--Treasurer
William H. Fessey--Secretary
E. Harned--Gatekeeper
Mrs. W.S. Martin--Ceres
Miss Matt Smith--Flora
Miss Mary Dillon--Pomona
Miss Carrie Fessey--Lady Assistant Steward.
Without disparagement to any, I must say I think the selections as good as we could possible have made. As an earnest of how the Grange fever is taking, I might add we have the walls of our new Grange house already up, and would have been covered some two weeks since, but the heavy rains prevented us from hauling the lumber. In these backwoods, where ignorance and superstition a few years since abounded, we would propose that our Grange house, a building of 22' by 30', shall serve the two-fold purpose of Grange and Public Library-a room warm and comfortable on winter nights, where our young men can meet, read, lecture, and debate, and by these means we hope in a few years to furnish from the 19th Civil District men, who are able in every sense of the word, to fill any office that their county may require.
William H. Fessey, Secretary
Tarsus Grange #149

From: The Chronicle

213   SHILOH

March 28,1874--Ebenezer Grange #366 of the Patrons of Husbandry, elected their officers for the next twelve months on Saturday March 7,1874, and the following persons were duly elected:
V.W. Smith--Master
William Carney Allen--Overseer
J.F. Rye--Lecturer
S.W. Grimes--Steward
F.J. Laird--Assistant Steward
J.L. Rowland--Chaplain
J.F. Nolen--Treasurer
Jno H. McFall--secretary
Miss M.E. Howell--Flora
Miss M.A. Davenport--Pomona
Miss Inez Yarbrough--Ceres
Miss Ann B. Mickle--Stewardee
Our Grange was organized on the 10th of January last, with 30 members. It now numbers about 75 members and petitions pouring in every meeting which is every Saturday owing to the large amount of work we have to do.
Your Friend Truly,
Jno H. McFall, Secretary

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

214   LONE OAK

June 12,1928--Announcement of the safe arrival in Phoebus, Virginia where he will spend a number of weeks with his son, Sgt. Arthur Baggett, former Army recruiting officer in Clarksville, has been made by Esq. John Baggett, 83-year-old resident of the Lone Oak Community, who left Thursday for the long journey alone. In a message to his daughter, Mrs. R.L. Pruitte of Dotsonville, Mr. Baggett stated that he stood the trip well and he is an excellent spirits. Mr. Baggett is also the father of Mrs. W.R. Fain of the 13th District and Mrs. Charles Yarbrough of this city.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

215   CLARKSVILLE

May 18,1853---The “Kulled Pussuns” had a grand reunion on Monday night last. Daniel Overton delivered quite an eloquent Temperance address, and altogether it was a very fragrant affair. What a pity Mrs. Stowe couldn’t attend some of the gatherings.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

216   SALEM

February 12,1930--An interesting program with a number of addresses scheduled is announced for the Salem Community Organization which meets on the night of February 15. The program will open with a playlet by primary children and Edgar Hinton will follow with a report on tobacco demonstrations. Then Adolf Hach will speak on the “Tobacco Outlook for 1930”.
Music will intersperse the program at this time and then Mrs. C.C. Cocke will make a talk on “Hints on Care of the Poultry”. Horner Cocke will follow with a talk on “The Best Variety of Corn In This Community”.
A round table discussion on “Demonstrations for 1930” will complete the program.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

217   CHERRY GROVE

July 6,1908--On Tuesday evening, July 14, the Martha’s Chapel League will give an ice cream supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Harris for the benefit of the church. Everybody is invited, old and young--a large crowd is expected.

From: Daily Leaf Chronicle

218   LOUISE

October 15,1915--Many of the young people enjoyed the “old-time” bean shelling at Mr. Thell Harvey’s last Friday night and again last night at Mr. Clarence Harvey’s.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

219   FISHING AND CAMPING

August 15,1904--A merry party left Palmyra last Monday for Yellow Creek for a week’s outing. Included were: Miss Katie Swift of McAlisters Crossroads, Miss Huldah Lyle of near Clarksville, Dr. Frank Fessey, B.U. Swift and family of Corbandale, Misses Sue, Adelle, and Maud Powers and Mrs. Marable McFall, Messrs. James Bailey, Claude, and Louis Vickers of Sailor’s Rest and Reagon Powers. The beautiful rain drove them in Thursday all bundled and wrapped in bed quilts and blankets reminding us about Robinson Crusoe and his good man Friday, but they report an enjoyable time and a nice catch of fish, 16 pounds in four days or about 1/16 of a pound to the fisher. Only one incident occurred to mar the plan of the occasion. Hubert Swift in chasing a grasshopper to bait the hooks of his partner, was overcome by the heat. It was feared for several hours that it would result seriously. They succeeded in getting him to the home of Mr. James Jackson where every attention was given him. He is all right again and ready to go fishing.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

220   TARSUS

June 8,1935--Miss Sue Powers will arrive June 12th for a few day’s visit with her sisters, Mrs. J.H. Marable and Miss Addie Powers. She is making this visit before sailing for Europe early in July. Miss Powers will speak on the program of the World Federation of Education Associations that will meet in Oxford, England in August.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

221   CLARKSVILLE;

July 24, 1914--Herewith the Leaf Chronicle prints the names of visitors to the Ladies rest room in the basement of the courthouse for the first month beginning with its formal opening June 23 and ending July 23.
The usefulness and need of this place was put into existence by the Women's Federated Clubs of Clarksville, is in a measure attested by the long list of names on the register kept for visitors. The list includes from south of the river: Minnie Johnson, Southside; Mrs. J.K. Yarbrough, Hackberry; Miss Ora Seay, Corbandale; Mrs. Jim Taylor, Corbandale; Mrs. J.F. Brookes, Sailor's Rest.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

222   MARION

January 10,1930--The planting of 500 black locusts, 250 each on the farms of Ben Castleberry, 4-H Boys Leader at Marion and Owen Hodges, a club member, was superintended Thursday by G.B. Shivery, State Forestry specialist, and Agricultural Agent G.C. Wright. Mr. Shivery spent the day in the county for that purpose. The locusts, to be grown for posts, covered a quarter of an acre on each farm.
The Agent also announced the sale of 1000 locusts, sufficient to plant an acre to Morgan Brothers at Lone Oak.
Mr. Wright announced that he now has 211 4-H Club boys enrolled for planting black walnuts. The number of boys, he says, is the largest in the State. They will plant fifty walnuts each, two in each of twenty-five hills.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

223   LOUISE

May 1,1916--Mr. Norman Baggett says he doesn't mind getting "put on" occasionally. Wake up girls! Leap year didn't come to stay. We haven't had but two or three weddings around here.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

224   WAR SAVINGS SOCIETIES

June 13,1918--Two enthusiastic patriotic meetings presided over by Mrs. Chap Cunningham have been held this week.
At the residence of Mrs. Tom Burney, the Macedonia W.S.S. was organized with Mrs. Tom Richardson as President and Mrs. Robert Weakley Secretary.
At the residence of Mrs. J.R. Steele, the Antioch W.S.S. was organized with Mrs. Frank Channell as President and Miss Louise Northington Secretary.
June 20,1918--The Lone Oak W.S.S. of Cunningham was organized immediately after Sunday School June 15th with Mrs. Edgar Orgain elected President and A.W. Harris Secretary. Mr. Edgar Orgain made a splendid talk, after which a patriotic spirit seemed to reign throughout the entire school and the result was the signatures of everyone present.
July 2,1918--The Hackberry W.S.S. was organized Friday afternoon with 69 members. Miss Kate Davis was elected President and Mrs. James Broome as Secretary.
July 10,1918--Mrs. Henry Coke, Chairman of the 18th District, organized with 25 members a W.S.S. recently known as "Salem W.S.S.". Mrs. John Edmondson was elected President and Miss Clara Neblett Secretary.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

225   BETTER HOMES WEEK

March 9,1933--Mrs. James Broome of Hackberry, County Chairman for Better Homes Week, which will be celebrated throughout the nation the last week of April, today announced the committee for work in Montgomery County. The chairmen of the various communities are:
Antioch
Miss Jo Blevins
Baggett's Chapel
Mrs. Jonathan Russell
Briarwood
Mrs. Tom Weakley
Dunbar
Miss Nina Mickle
Grange Hall
Mrs. Lewis Lyle
Gum Springs
Miss Dorothy Sullivan
Hackberry
Miss Nelle Ussery
Herman
Miss Florence Wooten
Lone Oak
Mrs. Sandy Harris
Louise
Miss Pauline Harvey
Marion
Mrs. Ben Castleberry
Oak Ridge
Mrs. Herman Baggett
Palmyra
Mrs. B.H. Weaver
Pleasant View
Miss Oma Suggs
Poplar Grove
Mrs. Sam Brame
Sailor's Rest
Miss Rena Averitte
Salem
Miss Mary Hysmith & Mrs. Laurin Edmondson
Shady Grove
Mrs. Dave McCarroll
Shiloh
Mrs. F.F. Fletcher
Southside
Mrs. T.G. Hinton
Sulphur Springs
Miss Gladys Blackard
Sunnyside
Miss Susie Shelton
Union
Miss Sara Abernathy
Walnut Grove
Miss Katheryn Clardy

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

226   DANCING

December 21,1853---Those who are fond of this delightful amusement will bear in mind that Mr. Goodwin gives a party tonight at the Masonic Hall. His parties are always pleasant, and we hope to see a goodly number present to “chase the glowing hour with flying heels.”

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

227   CLARKSVILLE

March 22,1854---The following named ladies have been appointed managers for the supper to be given for the benefit of Eagle Fire Company at the Curt House on Thursday April 13:
Mrs. G.A. Henry
Mrs. V. Boyd
Mrs. Shackelford
Mrs. C.O. Faxon
Mrs. Wilcox
Mrs. Donoho
Mrs. A. Johnson

March 30,1854---Owing to various circumstances, the Lady managers of the super to be given to the Eagle Fire Company have concluded to give it on Tuesday night the 11th, instead of the 13th, and we are requested to make such announcement. Every one is invited to come and participate in the enjoyments of the occasion. Families in town will be called on by the committee of arrangements during the week for subscriptions of “eatables,” and it is hoped the will give liberally.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

228   CONSERVATION CORPS, CO. 1454

May 12, 1933--Twenty-seven local boys were accepted on preliminary examination at Nashville Thursday for forestry work and were sent to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, where they will be given training and other examinations before being assigned forestry work. Nine locals who applied for the work were rejected in the examination. Those at Fort Oglethorpe include:

Bill Jobe

Lemore (Dugan) McCutheson

Elzie (Red) Green

Oakley Sanderson

Isham Harris Williams

Dave Greenhill

Eugene Foster

Raymond Powell

Hunert Jones

Carroll E. Petty

George Oakley

William Burney

Eric Fulton

Matthew Cook

Leslie Corlew

Howard Frady

Emmett Cresie

Herman Stainbrook

Joe Barbee

W.C. Harris

Horace Tucker

Lane Manning

Burrell Holt

More than 200 here registered here for the work.

May 17,1933--Twenty-four boys from Montgomery County passed all the examinations for forestry work at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

May 25,1933--The boys of Co. 1454 of the CCC are now working at Coker Creek, Tennessee in Monroe County.

May 31,1933--28 from a list of 42 Montgomery County boys were accepted for reforestation work after examinations in Nashville today.
The list of names including alternates examinations were:

Norman Riggins

Dennis Patterson

Winton Winfrey

Ralph Myers

Lewis Pursell

Guy Shelby

Wilford Painter

Walter Wyatt

Walter Batson

Harris Blackford

Ralph Waller

Lonnie Hunter

Edgar Davis

Thomas McCorkle

Alfred Mayfield

Burel Caudill

Bill Fain

Edwin Lyle

Willie James

Wallace Walls

Leroy Minton

Carl McCormac

Edward Minnehan

Monroe Henson

Osborne Bryant

Ewing Chester

Roy P. Smith

James Spencer

Holman Southall

Desmond Hancock

Orman Boyd

Orvell Blackwell

Stanley Riggins

Charlie Barbee (col.)

John Richards

James Gray

Phil Long

Douglas Giles

William Gannaway

Lewis Brown

Reuben Hagewood

Lawrence Hancock

From: The Cornsheller

229   Dr.DAVID WRIGHT

Dr. David Wright, a physician in Clarksville, was an aspiring playwright. He wrote "The Jayhawkers, or the Terrors of the Dover Road". It was a three-act farce taking place in a local setting. It was never produced.
It dealt with the community terrors during the Federal occupation.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

230   GRANGE HALL

October 9,1929--Mrs. Lewis Lyle laid out the plans and distributed literature for the organization of the PTA at Grange Hall School.
Mrs. Hubert Morrison made a talk on the needs of the school. Miss Hazelle Chadwick, one of the teachers, made an enthusiastic talk on the benefits of the co-operation of the parents and teachers. She stressed the fact that students, teachers or parents alone could not make a school, but the co-operation of all is the first essential of a successful school.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. Joe Jones, President
Miss Hazelle Chadwick, Vice-President
Miss Jose Pollard, Secretary-Treasurer
Mrs. Lewis Lyle and Mrs. Owen Gannaway were visitors.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

231   DISTRICT 22

October 24,1931--The PTA of the Sunnyside School in District 22 met Friday afternoon, October 23 with 15 members present.
The parents gave an interesting program. Reverend C.P. Givens made an interesting and instructive talk on “Success”.
The men of the community met and graveled the school ground and did some repair work on the school building.
The following new officers were elected:
President:
Mrs. Onie Swift
Vice-President:
Mrs. Onie Neblett
Secretary and Treasurer:
Miss Thelma Douglas
Program Committee:
Miss Agnes McCarroll
Mrs. Gully Hamms
Mrs. Bessie Wall
The fourth Friday each month was selected as the regular meeting.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

232   STATE FAIR

September 20,1928--Three local youths left this morning for Nashville to take part in the livestock judging program at the state fair today. They were Comer Neblett, Salem Community; Ellis Gilbert of Jordan Springs; and Reuben Hagewood of Southside, who were picked as the best judges in the Montgomery County Agricultural clubs during the boys' and girls’ annual camp at the high school last month. The boys were accompanied to Nashville by County Agent G.C. Wright and Judge John Talley Cunningham.
The girls, winners in the clothing contest, will go to Nashville tomorrow morning to take part in the state contest. They are Martha Hinton, of Salem; Ruby Morrow, of Oakwood; and Agnes McCarroll, of Shady Grove. In event one of the girls can not attend the fair, Lois Ferrell, of Marion community will attend. They will be accompanied by Miss Marvel Bass, Home Demonstration Agent.

From: Genealogical Journal of Montgomery County

233   JAMES H. MORROW

October 10,1843--Friday the 2nd inst. Captain James H. Morrow is a member of the Palestine Debating Society.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

234   CLARKSVILLE

June 28,1854---The ever memorable fourth of July will by celebrated by the various Sunday schools of Clarksville.
A procession will be formed on Franklin Street at half past one o’clock, p.m. and proceed to the grounds of the Masonic College, where a picnic will be provided. The Declaration of Independence will be read and addresses delivered by the clergy of the city. The occasion will be graced by the enchantment of music. A full attendance of parents and children is respectfully solicited.
Persons will be so kind as to send suitable refreshments to the College by 10:00 a.m. - A committee will be in waiting to receive them.
W.R. Bringhurst
Thomas McCulloch
B.C. Foster
L. Eddings
Jonathan J. Burr
W.P. Hume.
Committee of arrangements

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

235   TARSUS

November 16,1928---Doing a year's work in five months, Union Community Home Demonstration Club, one of the county 4-H organizations, turned in to Miss Marvel Bass, the agent, today, records of 100 per cent work achieved since June. Miss Bass states that the club deserved credit, as this is a record for the county. Union was the only club in the county to complete the work today when the New Year is scheduled to start in club work.
Union is the largest club in the county having eighteen members.
They are:
Mary Winfree, president
Gertrude Ragan, vice-president
Thelma Mae Powers, secretary
Dovie Crawford
Estella Crawford
Edith Mary Dority
Esther Hayes
Eddie Hembree
Regina Jarman
Virginia Jarman
Anna Nesbitt
Mildred Peacher
Nellie Powell
Madolin Powers
Mattie Powers
Imar Reeves
Lucille Winfree
Mrs. H.P. Myers is the club leader.
The club chose for its four subjects of work last June: clothing, foods, canning and health.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

236   BRIDGE CLUB

November 13,1930---Mrs. Edward Pattie entertained her bridge club yesterday afternoon at her home on Madison Street.
Four progressions of Contract was played at two tables and the high score prize, lingerie, was won by Mrs. Richard Winn.
The color scheme of white and yellow was effectively carried out in the chrysanthemum decorations, tallies and the delectable salad course served in the course of the afternoon.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

237   LONE OAK

February 4,1930---The 4-H Club boys and girls of Lone Oak community had a good attendance at their meeting at the schoolhouse with Miss Marvel Bass, home demonstrator, and Mrs. S.B. Harris.
The girls had an attendance of ten second-year workers and five first-year members. The first-year group had the material for the towel making and the second-year workers brought along material for smocks. The others intend to make an undergarment.
At the previous meeting, the leader requested that each member write a short essay on "Why I Like the 4-H Club" and each had her essay for the meeting.
At the recent meeting, Anna Minor joined the club.
The boys reported a good attendance at their meeting.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

238   GRANGE HALL

March 7,1930---In spite of unfavorable weather Saturday night, a successful box supper was put on at McAllister's Hall School sponsored by the PTA. Numbers of beautifully decorated boxes were sold at popular prices under the worthy auctioneer Mr. Wilson Wall. Before the selling of the boxes, a spelling match created much interest. Mrs. Carr Harvey and Mrs. Hubert Morrison were chosen leaders. The old and young took part. Miss Maggie Batson was the successful winner. She was presented with a basket of fruit and was highly cheered by the losing side. School is progressing nicely. The teachers and pupils are busy preparing for the fair besides preparing their daily tasks.
A large crowd attended preaching and Sunday school at McAllister's Sunday. Reverend T. C. Lackey preached. The Sunday school contest is nearing a close. It is thought that they are having a close struggle under the leadership of Misses Josephine Pollard and Maggie Batson.
The Negro minstrel is progressing nicely with the aid of the school and community talent.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

239   SALEM

August 20,1889---A very pleasant sociable was given at the residence of John Edmondson last Thursday night. The crowd was small and select, consequently, was very much enjoyed. Mrs. J.N. Daly performed her duties as hostess in her usual pleasing manner. Music and mirth were indulged in freely.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

240   LONE OAK

January 15,1940--Mrs. J.O. Bearden entertained at her home at Cunningham Thursday evening at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs. Wilson McWhorter who, before her recent marriage, was Miss Mary Elizabeth Bearden.
In the contests, the prizes were awarded to Mrs. Edgar Bearden and Mrs. Lloyd Ashby, which they presented to the bride. The bride received many lovely gifts.
Delicious refreshments were served to 20 guests.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

241   PICNICS

September 13,1884---The social features of the south side had been fully represented for the last few weeks in the way of barbecues and picnics. The first one I attended was at Round Pond given by the colored brethren. These colored brethren deserve credit for the good order and politeness shown on the occasion.
We then attended the next one at Collinsville where there was a large attendance and a great quantity of provisions sufficient for everybody. All appeared to enjoy themselves well, except those that got into the yellow jacket nests.
Collinsville is a great place to feed people. In fact, they are a great people.
The next one I attended was at Rocky Ford in The Bend. Here the north and south side met and made it one of the most pleasant gatherings of the season. The provisions were extensive, such as sheep, shoat, melons, grapes, lemonade and cider, but I think the cider was a little harder than some of them thought.
I then went to Chapel Hill Sunday School barbecue and it was a success. The school was in full regale. Brother W. Vick was the Marshal of the day. He had his red sash and high hat, which made him look like a military chieftain. Scipio never showed to better advantage when he laid Carthage in ruins, than William Vick did when he led those 100 children around the brow of the hill with the string band playing "We Are Marching On To Victory." It was a great day for the people of Chapel Hill, everything went off well.
Reverend B.M. Stephens, Antioch Circuit.

From: Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle

242   SALEM

June 7,1894---Arrangements are being made for a neighborhood picnic and barbecue at Jonathan M. Smith's spring in the 17th District, Saturday, June 23. The managers will be Wesley Orgain, Edward G. Dunlavy, W.J. Manning and Charles G. Mathis. Thirty carcasses have been purchased for the occasion and there will also be basket dinner. Several speeches will be made during the day and the public is invited to attend.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

243   SOUTHSIDE

January 4,1946---The Southside Quartet of former days composed of Mrs. Margaret Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frady and Dr. R.M. Workman met at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R.M. (Mary) Workman for a singing last Thursday night.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

244   TARSUS

April 5, 1925---Miss Nell Ragan of the Tarsus neighborhood gave a party at her home on last Saturday night. Those attending from Palmyra were: Misses Elam Nolen, Bettie and Myna Wickham, Mary Emma Broome, Mary Alice Glenn and Grace Jackson; Messrs. Bartley Weaver, James Irvin Bartee, Billie Nolen, Robert James Broome, Kermit Jackson and Russell Bryant of Corbandale.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

245   SALEM

June 23,1928--The five girls and one boy from this county who attended the Middle Tennessee 4-H Camp held in Columbia this week returned this afternoon in company with county agent G. C. Wright and Miss Marvel Bass, home demonstrator, fatigued but rejuvenated with the week of camp life.
Representatives of this county included Frances Neblett, Elizabeth Corlew, Joe Ussery, and Martha Hinton, all of Salem.
Frances was selected as the best girl camper and is believed she was also selected as the best camper.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

246   SALEM

May 3,1921---The Salem Boys Club met in regular session with William Hinton on April 28, 1921.
The meeting was called to order by the president after which the roll was called and minutes of the last meeting were read. The following program was rendered: a recitation by Edward Neblett, "We Think Spring Is Here"; a talk by Samuel Hinton, "Feed and Care of the Dairy Cow"; a talk by Hartwell Cocke "Feed and Care of Hogs"; "Why Everyone Having Two or More Cows Should Have a Separator" by Summer Neblett and a recitation by Emmitt Corlew "Start the Boy Right". The meeting was then turned over to Mr. A.B. Hampton who took the boys to look at some dairy cows and some club hogs. After the visit, the meeting was adjourned. Mr. Cocke promised to get with the boys next time to explain nutritive ration which he said was of importance in order to receive best results.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

247   TARSUS

May 6,1925---According to promises, one of the best home demonstration clubs in the county is now in action at Union, a club of 15 members having been organized recently under the direction of Miss Jessye Henry, Montgomery County Home Demonstrator. The members each signed a contract to follow the rules of the organization for a year and at the termination of this period they would then be able to decide if they wanted to continue the club.
A capable selection of officers was made to pilot the organization through the first year. Mrs. Will Myers was chosen President; Mrs. Rocksey Henley, Vice-President; and Mrs. Agnes McCauley, Secretary-Treasurer.
Much interest is being shown in the activities of the club and Miss Henry is expecting splendid results from the co-operated efforts of all the members. In the same community a month previous, a Girls Club was also organized with a total of 28 members. The members recently purchased a full line of kitchen utensils and equipment necessary to operate the club and are showing pep and interest.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

248   SALEM

July 24,1886---The barbecue at Lewis Hale's spring on the south side came off last Friday and was well attended. A splendid dinner was served by the hospitable people of that section, and the day was passed most enjoyably by all present. Candidates were out in full force and were given an opportunity to present their claims to the dear people.
The barbecue given at Lewis Hale's spring was always good and the one this year was no way behind its predecessors.

From: Clarksville Tobacco Leaf

249   COOKING CLUB - 1878

March 21,1878---The Cooking Club, recently organized, gave its first exhibition at the home of Mrs. Lucy Smith. Judging by the bill of fare on this occasion, which is given below, we are bound to say that cooking is not one of the lost arts among the ladies of Clarksville. Here is the list of articles and by whom prepared.

Pineapple Ambrosia---Ella Monford
Orange Ambrosia---Lelia Robb
White Cake---Lena Moore
White Cake---L. Poindexter
Orange Cake---Kate Renick
Lemon Cake---Dora Plummer
Cocoanut Cake---Minnie Robb
Mountain Cake---Fannie Irwin
Corn Starch Cake---Laura Beaumont
Ice Cream---Ida Beaumont
Wine Jelly---Georgie Beaumont
Charlotte Russe---Mattie Beaumont
Sherbet and Salad---Jennie Macrae
Ham and Biscuits---Mary Macrae
Pickles---Myra Atkins
Biscuits---Sallie Kennedy
Raisin and Nuts---Clara Kennedy
Butter and Coffee---Nannie D. Smith
Turkey---Margie Smith
Ice Cream---Hattie Humphreys
Light Bread---Carrie Humphreys
Flowers, Biscuits, and Sponge Cake---M. Martin

Visitors for the occasion included Miss Kate Renich of Virginia, Miss Bertie Hiter of Illinois, and Miss Mary Knight of Kentucky.
Serving as Judges were some young bachelors of the community.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

250   SOUTHSIDE

November 14,1930---Mesdames Orville Trotter, Isham Harris, James Harris, John Davis, Grafton Dickson(Gertrude H.), Hattie Moore, Addie Workman, Will Neblett, Misses Ruby Batson and Gladys Bartlett were among those attending the semi-annual meeting of the Home Maker's Club in Clarksville Thursday.

The Parent-Teacher Association gave an interesting program Thursday night. Professor C.V. Moffitt, head of the _____ Department at Austin Peay Normal made a lecture.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

251   PORT ROYAL

November 14,1930---Mrs. Joe Redding and children, James and Willis and Miss Elizabeth Redding, of Horse Shoe Bend, attended the Wade House meeting in Clarksville Sunday night. They were accompanied by Mrs. Redding's mother, Mrs. T.F. Biggar of Lockert community.

From: Clarksville Jeffersonian

252   HARRIS’ SPRING

August 16,1854---We are informed that there was quite an enthusiastic meeting of the friends of education at Harris’ Spring in this county, last week. A Barbeque had been prepared and some two or three hundred were in attendance. Messrs N.H. Allen, William Rogers and T.G. Hornberger addressed the crowd in able and well put speeches, urging the necessity of increased educational facilities. The object was to present to the people the arguments in favor of the imposition of a school tax in accordance with the act of the legislature. We are told that the feeling in favor of the tax was very general after the speeches, and that if similar efforts produce similar results throughout the county, the proposition will certainly carry.

From: Clarksville Democrat

253   STATE LINE

October 21,1882--There will be a BBQ and speaking at State Line, on Tuesday October 24, at which time Judge Charles W. Tyler, Gen. W.A. Quarles, Hon. William M. Daniel and G.H. Bell, Esquire, will address the people on the issues of the campaign. At the State Line near Guthrie.

From: Clarksville Democrat

254   NEW PROVIDENCE

July 7,1883--There was a glass ball shooting and BBQ at New Providence, Wednesday. Mr. Plummer Reeves did the best shooting. A large crowd attended, among whom were several from Clarksville.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

255   SALEM

September 10,1918---The Young Peoples Missionary Society of Salem gave an entertainment Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Edmondson. This was the outcome of an attendance campaign, which was on in June, July, and August. The members were divided into two sections, Stars and Stripes. The Stripes having won, the Stars entertained them. Games and contests were the features of the evening.
Miss Louise Mellon and Willie Irby won a miniature automobile in an auto contest and six months subscription to Missionary Voice in an advertising contest. They decided, however, to send their subscriptions to a little invalid boy of the community.
Nice refreshments of ices and cakes were served. The entertainment was voted a success by all in attendance. Much credit is due Mrs. Lauren Edmondson for planning the affair.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

256   CLARKSVILLE

July 2,1858---We attended a select party given by Professor Manuel, on Monday night last, at the Masonic Hall. As we are very fond of tipping the light fantastic toe, and especially when so many charming creatures graced the Hall, we can but say, that we in common with all the rest, ourselves to the utmost extent, and that everything passed off in elegant style. Manuel understands the art of dancing, and we would advise those who wish to learn this accomplished art, to avail themselves of this talent.

From: Clarksville City Directory 1859-1860

257   YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

President...S.J. Johnson
Secretary...William Munford
Recording Secretary...T.E. Jones
Treasurer...James W. Lockert

From: Clarksville City Directory 1859-1860

258   LYCEUM CLUB

President...Thomas E. Jones
Secretary...George B. Faxon
Treasurer...A.E. Hewlett

From: Clarksville City Directory 1859-1860

259   CLARKSVILLE GYMNASIUM

President...G.B. MacMurdo
Secretary...George B. Faxon
Treasurer...W.B. Munford

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

260   NEW PROVIDENCE

November 12,1930---The New Providence Literary Club will meet Friday afternoon at two-thirty at the home of Mrs. Birney Austin with Mrs. Robert Wyatt joint host.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

261   LONE OAK

February 4,1930---The 4-H Club boys and girls of Lone Oak community had a good attendance at their meeting at the schoolhouse with Miss Marvel Bass, home demonstrator, and Mrs. S.B. Harris.
The girls had an attendance of ten second-year workers and five first-year members. The first-year group had the material for the towel making and the second-year workers brought along material for smocks. The others intend to make an undergarment.
At the previous meeting, the leader requested that each member write a short essay on "Why I Like the 4-H Club" and each had her essay for the meeting. At the recent meeting, Anna Minor joined the club.
The boys reported a good attendance at their meeting.

From: The Cornsheller

262   PHILOMANTIC CLUB

Charter Members, March 1,1928

C.W. Bailey
R.H. Biser
P.P. Claxton
J.J. Conroy
J.A. Davidson
Dancy Fort
Josiah Fort
G.G. Foskelt
Collier Goodlett
Frank Goodlett
D.E. Hinkle
J.H. Lacy
Garnett W. Ladd
H.M. Lupton
R.L. McReynolds
C.H. Moore
A.C. Morgan
Robert O'Neal
Charles Pickering
John Ridgeway
Jack Selsemayer
F.N. Smith
C.W. Speight
Allen Tate
Callis Tate
R.R. Vance
F.G. Woodard

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

263   CLARKSVILLE

February 14,1890--A dance was given at G.W. Buck’s on Greenwood Tuesday night. Quite a number of couples were present and the evening was much enjoyed.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

264   DANCE

February 14,1890--A feature of the week’s social events was a pleasant dance at the Arlington Wednesday night, in which Nelson Coffman and Ed Meriwether were masters of ceremony and contributed much to the pleasure of their friends present.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

265  MASQUERADE PARTY

January 3,1890--About twenty couples of Clarksville young folks assembled at Mr. Cooke’s Monday night, in response to Charles Cooke’s invitation to a masquerade party. Nobody ever failed to have a pleasant time at Mr. Cooke’s, and Monday night was no exception. Elegant refreshments were served after the unmasking. Music and dancing were in order till 12:00 when all departed, affirming that they had never spent a more enjoyable evening. Mrs. Cooke was ably assisted in receiving by Misses Jordan, Lockert and Cooke.

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

266   CLARKSVILLE

February 11,1890--The Circle will meet at the usual hour, 8:00, on Thursday, at the home of Mrs. Ed Byrne, on Union Street. Let there be a full attendance of the class responding to roll call with their valentines. Visitors are welcome
Mrs. Blackmon

From: Clarksville Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf

267   PORT ROYAL

January 3,1890--Little Maud Miller, granddaughter of Mrs. L.B. Dancy, celebrated her 8th birthday anniversary on the 30th inst, and invited the neighbor girls.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

268   CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS

April 5,1939--- Local youths in the CCC:
ALBRIGHT, William Russell
ALLEN, Richard Earl
BATEY, Paul
BATSON, Odean (B)
BOWEN, Douglas
BOWLING, Raymond
BROWN, George Bailey
CARRIGAN, Thomas R.
CLARK, William (B)
COTTELL, Harry
EADES, Billy
ELLIOTT, Harry Thomas (B)
HEGGIE, Woodrow
HODGES, James
HOLMES, Oliver Wendell
JACKSON, Reuben (B)
LISENBY, Oscar
MARSHALL, John Wesley
MEEK, Howard
MORRISON, Frank Daniel
NORFLEET, Linneus
OLDHAM, Charles (B)
OVERTON, Frank (B)
POINDEXTER, Ira (B)
PRIESTLEY, Kermit (B)
RAMEY, Cleveland (B)
SCOTT, Paul Edward
STANLEY, A.L.
SUITER, Ira Wilson
SUMMERS, Joe (B)
WILLIAMS, Edwards
WOOD, Roy Lee (B)

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

269   ANTIOCH

June 27,1903---Smith Bagwell will give a birthday party this evening at his home near Antioch on the Southside.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

270   LONE OAK

July 22,1914---The annual picnic under the auspices of the Jr. OAM will be held at Lone Oak Saturday July 25th. A barbecue dinner will be prepared for all and speakers have been invited to be present to address the people upon various subjects. It is expected that a large number will be resent and made it a day of social pleasure.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

271   PICNIC

July 9,1858---The Pic Nic and Barbecue which came off at Yancey’s Spring, on the South side of the river, on Saturday last, was one of the most pleasant affairs that we have attended this summer. General James M. Quarles read the Declaration of Independence, in a clear and ??? manner, and made a short and very appropriate speech which was well received by the large crowd. Col. N.H. Allen was then called for and came forward, and in his good humored and happy manner delighted the audience for a half hour or more. The inimitable S.P. Bagwell was then called for and in his peculiar eloquent style, entertained the assembly another half hour. There were then several calls for some of the young men in the crowd, who responded by saying that they preferred making private speeches. The crowd then ??? to the dinner table, and feasted upon some of the best barbecue that we have tasted in many a day.

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

272   CORBANDALE

February 22,1906---B.W. Swift entertained a Valentine party Wednesday night. A large number of young people attended, all of whom enjoyed it very much.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

273   4TH OF JULY

July 1,1845--The Clarksville Bible Society will celebrate the 4th of July, (next Friday,) their first anniversary, with a public Address, and appropriate religious services Reverend Fountain E. Pitts has been selected as the orator of the day, and has accepted the invitation of the Society. Mr. Pitts’ just distinction as a popular orator, and his interesting personal connection with the history of Missions from this country--he having spent several of the best years of his life in a successful effort to establish missionary stations in the wilds of South America--ensure a rich treat to those who may have the pleasure of hearing him, upon this peculiarly interesting occasion.--We anticipate a large attendance.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

274   TURNPIKE MEETING AND BARBECUE

July 15,1859---We understand that there is to be a Turnpike Meeting and Barbecue at Slayden’s Store, in Dickson County, on Saturday the 23, for the purpose of getting up stock to build a Turnpike from Charlotte to this place, and from a point of intersection to Palmyra. This is one of the most important roads that we could build, and we hope the people will go to work and build it at once. The following gentlemen are expected to make speeches on the occasion: W.A. Quarles, J.O. Shackleford, N.H. Allen, and Messrs. McNelly and Collier--the two last from Charlotte.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

275   LADIES’ FAIR

April 25,1843---The Ladies of Clarksville will hold a FAIR on the 17th and 18th of May. The Fair will be opened on the evening of the 17th, in the New Court House, and on the evening of the 18th there will be a Coronation of a “Queen of May,” and a Supper, got up in the beat style. A large attendance from the surrounding county is expected. The proceeds arising from the Fair, are to be applied to the completion of the Baptist Church in this place.
The Clarksville Social Band have kindly agreed to lend their valuable assistance upon the occasion.
Admittance to the Fair, 25 cents.
To the Supper and Coronation $1.00. children half price.
G.W. Hiter
R. Poston, Jr.
D.N. Kennedy
W.C. McClure
J.H. Hiter
E.P. McGinty
J. Haley
W.B. Johnson
B. Wilkins
W.P. Hume
Ed W. Munford
J.T. Wynne
Committee of Arrangements

From: Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

276   PALMYRA

November 30,1917---Mrs. M.M. Hussey of Palmyra Chapter, District 19, Montgomery County, of the YWCA campaign wishes to publish the list of her committee which is as follows:
Mrs. Marable McFall
Miss Addie Powers
Miss Sarah Corban
Mrs. Joe Stalls
Miss Mary E. Swift
Miss Callie Fessey
Miss Myrtle Laird
There will be a speaker on next Sunday December 2nd to speak at the Palmyra Church in the morning, and that the Tarsus Church in the afternoon. Everybody is invited.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

277   PALMYRA

July 16,1844---We are requested to say that there will be a Whig barbecue given at Palmyra on Saturday, August 3,1844, to which the people Whigs and democrats are respectfully invited, including the ladies.
Refreshments will be provided for some two thousand people. The Mill Boys will be there--John D. Tyler, candidate for Elector, and other prominent speakers are expected.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

278   FREE BARBECUE

July 23,1844---A free barbecue will be given at Grant’s Mill, on Parson’s Creek, on Saturday August 31. Mr. William Crouch will address the people, and Dr. D. Northington is respectfully invited to meet him on that occasion.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

279   CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH

June 23,1842---We are requested, in giving publicity to the following Card from the Committees on behalf of the Temperance Society and independent Guards, to repeat the invitation heretofore extended through this medium, to the public generally, and the ladies particularly, to be with us, and participate in the festivities of the occasion. It is hoped that the friends of the cause generally will come out: TEMPERANCE BARBECUE
All persons who have subscribed, or intend giving provisions of any kind for the Barbecue on the 4th of July, will please have them on the ground between day break and sun rise, on the morning of the 4th, being the first Monday in the month. Those who give hams will please have them cooked before sent.
Samuel G. Ward
John A. Bailey
Samuel Simpson
James E. Bailey
G.J. McCauley
George N. Poston Committee on behalf of the C.T. Society
H.F. Beaumont
John McKeage
G.R. Cooper
G.A. Davie
W.T.H. Williams
T.A. Thomas
H.E. Bailey
I.W. Taylor
John S. Hart
William McLean
G.M. Shelby Committee on behalf of the Independent Guards

From: Clarksville Chronicle

280   THE SUPPER

May 5,1846--The supper to be given at the Court House, on Thursday evening next, and to be accompanied by a Coronation of May Queen, for th ebenefit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will doubtless be well attended, and altogether a very delightful social entertainment. We do not know that we can more effectually recommend it to the attention of our readers, than by assuring them that no effort will be spared by the very active and energetic lady managers to make the occasion one of leasurable recreation to those who may attend. We understand a number of visitors are expected from a distance, who of course will be cordially received.
The following gentlemen are requested by the Ladies to act as Managers for the evening:
R.M. House
T. Anderson
Ed W. Munford
J. Heckendorn
John H. Pritchett
George C. Boyd
J. Bullitt
E.H. Foster Jr.
W.B. Johnson
J.F. Couts
S. Norfleet
D. Browder
Dr. G.C. McDaniel
Dr. E.B. Haskins
W.R. Bringhurst
Dr. L. King
T.A. Thomas
E.P. McGinty
R.S. House

From: Clarksville Chronicle

281   MAY SUPPER--NEXT THURSDAY

May 18,1847--It will be seen, by the following Card from the Ladies of Trinity Church, that they have transferred the management of the May Supper, to be given at the Court House, in this place, on Thursday next, into the hands of the Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
“The Ladies of Trinity Church decline the management of the Supper, in consequence of the bereavement of the Church in the death of Mr. Thomas W. Frazier.See article #734 in Men Folk The Supper and coronation will be at the tme and place advertised by them, under the management of the Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Those who have contributed atricles for the Supper, will please send in their contributions, to the Court House, as early as 10:00 on Thursday Morning.
The following gentlemen are requested by the Ladies, to act as Managers:
George C. Boyd
W.B. Johnson
S. Norfleet
S.F. Beaumont
S.S. Williams
E.B. Haskins
T.A. Thomas
Joshua Brown
S.A. Sawyer
E.P. McGinty
G.A. Harrell
Thomas McCulloch
E.H. Foster
W.A. McClure
Tickets for sale at the Clarksville Bookstore, and at T.A. Thomas’ Drug Store--Price one dollar; Children half price.
In order to save trouble and embarrassment of changing money at the door, it is deemed advisable to purchase the tickets before the time. Admittance at early candle lighting.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

282   DISTRICT 3

August 23,1861---A few days since, the ladies in District No. 3 organized a Soldiers Aid Society, the officers of which are---Mrs. Fielding Williams, President; Miss Molly Ward, Secretary; and Mrs. Dr. N.L. Thomas, Treasurer. Assistants---N. Mills, Esq., Dr. Ed Dabney, Dr. B.H. Thomas, and W.D. Clardy. The officers and assistants are of the right material, and stimulated by the noble cause in which they are engaged, the happiest results must follow their labors. The aforesaid District will have another meeting to-morrow, and all persons interested in the objects are invited to attend.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

283   THE LADIES AT WORK

August 30,1861---The ladies of Clarksville have organized a Society to co-operate with the Soldiers’ Aid Society, organized at the Courthouse, last week, and have gone to work in good earnest.
Mrs. Tompkins is President of the Society; Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Haskins, Vice-Presidents; Mrs. M. Stacker, Secretary; and Mrs. Galbreath, Treasurer.
The Society are now at work, every day, making up winter clothing for our men in Virginia.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

284   BARBECUE

August 30,1861---A big barbecue was given, near Cumberland City, yesterday, to the company now being raised by Mr. George Stacker, for the Confederate service. Capt. Cobb’s company--the Independent Guards--went from here. The mustered nearly fifty guns, and made a fine appearance. They were to return last evening at 4:30.

From: Clarksville Chronicle

285   A CARD

September 8,1842---The members of the Clarksville Social Band, having recently visited Hopkinsville, Kentucky, take this method of manifesting their gratitude towards the citizens of that place for the polite attention and hospitable entertainment they received at their hands. But more especially do we tender our thanks to our hosts, Messrs. Smith & Root of the American Inn, whose board is universally spread with every luxury the Country produces and whose unmerited exertions to render their guests comfortable, will, we hope, when they come to balance their books enable them to “sit in the shade and drink soda.” All who travel that way would do well to stop with our friends of the American, where we do assure them they can obtain every thing that can be had elsewhere, and their purses will be set back in a very moderate degree.
John A. Bailey
P.W. Garvin
G.H. Johnson
P. Young
W. Smith
J.M. Cannon
J.P. Priestly
R.P. Hare
John Smith
John George
Members of the Clarksville Social Band.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

286   BARBECUE

July 5,1861---There will be a barbecue tomorrow at Moore’s Spring, in District No. 18, complimentary to the Rifle Company which T.W. Beaumont is raising. The public generally and the ladies particularly, are invited attend. Speeches will be made by John F. House, James M. Quarles and Mr. Jones.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

287   LADIES SOCIETY

October 25,1861---At a meeting of the Ladies Society for the relief of the sick and wounded soldiers, at the Methodist E. Church, Monday evening October 21,1861, the following officers were elected:
Mrs. G.A. Henry, President
Mrs. E. Galbraith, Vice President
Mrs. Tarwater, vice President
Mrs. T.A. Thomas, vice President
Mrs. J.H. Pritchett, vice President
Mrs. E.B. Haskins, Treasurer
Mrs. A.G. Munford, Secretary.
To correct any misunderstanding in regard to the particular object of this society, it has been thought necessary, to state to the Ladies of the Town and County, that its primary object is to alleviate the sufferings of the sick, now at our Hospital. As there are but few there now, and they may remain but a short time, and it is not known positively that any others will be sent, or left there, some difficulties presented themselves to the minds of those who were attempting to systematize a plan. But believing, that we would most probably have more or less there at all times, after due consideration it was determined, that we should go forward and effect a complete organization, and provide everything necessary; guided by the very explicit directions of Dr. Yundell, Surgeon-general, and thus be prepared for every emergency.
If after a sufficient length of time it is ascertained, that all the articles contributed will not be needed here, they will be forwarded to Columbus, Bowling Green or wherever they are most needed. There will be a Depository prepared for the reception of all contributions. Those from the country should be addressed to Mrs. E.B. Haskins, Treasurer, with a list of the articles contained.
The Ladies of the Society, are earnestly requested to attend the meeting on next Monday evening at 2:00 p.m., at the Methodist E. Church, when a Constitution will be presented for their adoption, and other business of importance to be attend to.
The following is a list of articles that have been contributed to the Hospital through Mrs. Haskins and Henry. In money from various individuals $95.50; six packages Envelopes; 26 spoons; six wash pans; 7 bolts domestic; 30 blankest and comforts; 4 flannel shirts; 1 pair flannel drawers; 55 pocket handkerchiefs. Mr. McKeage and various others, have contributed very liberally, but as we have no accurate information cannot give a correct account.
By order of the President,
Mrs. G.A. Henry, Pres’t
Mrs. A.G. Munford, Sec’y.
P.S.---It may be proper to add, here, that nearly all the money, reported above as collected by Mrs. Haskins and Mrs. Henry, has been expended in the purchase of bedding and other necessary supplies for the Hospital.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

288   MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR

October 26,1860--- PREMIUMS AWARDED

FIRST DAY

FRUITS, FLOWERS, &c.

Best Bushel Apples--M.C. Johnson; premium $5.00
Mrs. J.C. Johnson, certificate
Best Bushel Peaches--C.M. Grant; premium $5.00
Best Quinces--Mrs. Robert Dudley; premium $5.00
Best display of Fruits--Mrs. H.M. Dudley; premium $5.00
Flowers--Best Bouquet--Miss Mary Shackleford; premium $5.00
Second best--Mrs. H.M. Dudley; premium $2.00
Best Native Wine--Robert Dudley; premium $20.00
W.M. Drane; premium $10.00
H.M. Dudley; premium $5.00

VEGETABLES AND FARM PRODUCTS

Best Bushel Wheat--W.L. Hiter; premium $5.00
J.L. Johnson, certificate
Best bushel Corn--George Stacker; premium $5.00
W.L. Hiter, certificate
Best 10 gallons Cider--James C. Johnson; premium $2.00
M.C. Johnson, certificate
Wiley Taylor, certificate
Best bushel clean Blue Grass Seed--Harrelson & Co. $5.00
B.K. Tulley, certificate
Irish Potatoes--Mrs. Lewis Garth, Todd county, Kentucky; premium $5.00
George Massey, certificate
Fine Wool--T.M. Beall; premium $5.00
B.K. Tulley, certificate
Middle Wool--B.K. Tulley; premium $5.00
T.J. Munford, certificate
Long Wool--T.J. Munford; premium $5.00
B.K. Tulley, certificate
Best Peck Tomatoes--H.M. Dudley; premium $2.00
Louis LeGrand, certificate
Egg Plant--Louis LeGrand; premium $2.00
Cabbage--Louis LeGrand; premium $2.00
Celery--H.M. Dudley; premium $2.00
Garden Peas--A.G. Wilcox; premium $2.00
Beets--Mrs. T.D. Leonard; premium $2.00
W.M. Drane, certificate
Table Peas--A.G. Wilcox; premium $2.00
Vinegar--James C. Johnson; premium $2.00
Cheese--A.G. Wilcox, certificate
Butter--12 entries--Mrs. H.M. Dudley; premium $5.00
Mrs. J.W. Kendall, certificate
Raw Ham--Mrs. G.H. Warfield; premium $2.00
Cooked Ham--Mrs. G.H. Warfield; premium $2.00
Mrs. Lewis Garth, certificate
Wheat Bread--Mrs. Watson, premium $2.00
Mrs. E.M. Barker, certificate
Salsify--Mrs. T.J. Munford; premium $1.00
Best Cake--Miss Florence Johnson; premium $1.00
Italian Grass Seed--A. G. Wilcox; premium $1.00
Best Cordial--Mrs. Lewis Garth; premium $1.00
Miss M.E. Ramey, certificate
Best Lard--Mrs. A.M. Kimbro; premium $1.00
Mrs. Lewis Garth, certificate
Apple Jelly--Mrs. J.F. House; premium $1.00
Display Vegetables--Mrs. H.M. Dudley; premium $2.00
Soap--Miss Mary Shackelford; premium $1.00
Grapes--Mrs. Robert Dudley; premium $1.00
Pickled Asparagus--Mrs. Mary Johnson; premium $2.00
Cigars, homemade--H.M. Dudley; premium $5.00
Jar Preserves--Mrs. Robert Dudley; certificate
Brandy Fruits--H.M. Dudley; premium $2.00
Citron--Mrs. T.W. King; premium $3.00
Variety Pickles--H.M. Dudley; premium $2.00
Jar Pickles--James C. Johnson; certificate

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE

All wool plain Blankets--B.K. Tulley; premium $10.00
Mrs. M. Keesee; certificate
Worsted Hose--Miss Bobbie Killebrew; premium $2.00
25 yards Homemade Carpet--B.K. Tulley; premium $10.00
Homemade Hearth Rug--Mrs. Mary Pettus; premium $5.00
Mrs. Americus Johnson; certificate
Cotton Hose--Mrs. M. Keesee; premium $2.00
Cotton Half Hose--M. Keesee; premium $1.00
Homemade Shirt--Miss V.M. Ivey; premium $5.00
Artificial Flowers--Mrs. M. Monks; premium $5.00
Homemade Bonnet--Miss Maguire and Mrs. Hodgson; premium $5.00
Best suit Cloth Clothes--McCulloch & Pitman Maker’s agent; premium $5.00
Overcoat--McCulloch & Pitman; Agent; premium $3.00
Best Silk Embroidery--Miss Mary Boyd; premium $5.00
Best Silk Embroidery--Miss Mollie Wilcox; premium $5.00
Best Cotton Embroidery--Mrs. Dr. Whittington; premium $5.00
Mrs. Dr. Rollins, certificate
Quilt--Miss V.M. Ivey; premium $10.00
Mrs. Lewis Garth, certificate
Worsted Embroidery--Miss Sallie O’Neal; premium $5.00
Miss Alice Allensworth; certificate
Best Silk or Velvet Quilt--Miss Duff, Russellville, Kentucky; premium $10.00
Mrs. S.B. Porter, certificate
Leather Work--Mrs. Dr. Whittington, of Kentucky; premium $5.00
Miss T.W. Holland, Robertson county; certificate
Variety Leather Work--Mrs. Dr. Whittington; premium $5.00
Satin Vest--Mrs. J.C. Crozier; premium $5.00
Potchamania Vases--Miss Blanch Lewis; premium $2.00
Fancy Net Blanket--Mrs. T. Greenfield, New Orleans; premium $5.00
Best homemade suit Jeans (cashmere)--Mrs. A.G. Wilcox; premium $5.00
Needle-work, by lady over75 years old--Mrs. Nancy Brown; premium $5.00
Ornamental Basket--Miss E. Hardin; premium $2.00
Cashmere half Hose--Mrs. B.K. Tulley; premiium $1.00
Goats Wool--B.K. Tulley; premium $1.00
Suit homemade Jeans--Mrs. E.M. Dickerson; premium $5.00
Infant Clothing--Miss Ann Parker; premium $1.00
Mrs. V.C. Finley; certificate
Infant Blanket--Mrs. J.P. Isley; premium $1.00
Needle Work--Miss Wheeler, Princeton, Kentucky; premium $5.00
Miss Shallcross, Louisville, Kentucky; premium certificate
Infant Sack--Mrs. R.D. McCauley; premium $1.00
Penmanship by Girl--Miss Bullen, Louisville, Kentucky; premium $1.00
Home-made Sewing Silk--Mrs. Dr. Whittington; premium $1.00
Picture Frames--Mrs. R.D. McCauley; premium $1.00
Glass Painting--Miss Beech, Williamson Co.; premium $2.00
Wax-Work--Mrs. J.C. Crozier; premium $5.00
Home-made Candles--Miss Mary Wilcox; premium $1.00
Needle Work (another class)--Mrs. J.C. Johnson; premium $5.00
Table Linen--Miss M.C. Carroll; premium $2.00
Bead Work--Mrs. J.M. Kendall; premium $2.00
Crewel Work--Mrs. J.M. Kendall, premium $2.00
Cotton Quilt, Embroidered with Worsted--Miss M.C. Carroll; premium $5.00
Yarn Coverlet--Mrs. T.J. Munford; premium $10.00
worsted Quilt--Miss M.C. Carroll; premium $10.00
Machine Embroidery (Moore’s Machine)--John S. Lay; premium $1.00
Worsted Work--Mrs. Shackelford, extra premium $5.00
Cotton Embroidery--Mrs. Dr. Rollins; premium $5.00
Hair Work--Mrs. J.C. Crozier; 2 premium, $2.00 each
Miss Mary L. Lewis, certificate
Wax-Work--Mrs. J.C. Crozier; premium $2.00
A special premium of a $5.00 cup awarded to Mrs. Crozier, complimentary by the Judges.
Needle Work, extra premium--Mrs. Dr. Rollins; premium $5.00

SADDLE HORSES

Best Saddle Stallion--R.C. Dickerson; premium $20.00
George Marr, certificate
Two Year Old--R.W. Smoots, Christian county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
One Year Old--J.G. Dunn, Sumner county, “Fleetwood,” premium $10.00
R.C. Dickinson, Todd county, certificate
Best Saddle Mare--James S. Parish, Christian county, Kentucky; premium $20.00
W.A. Elliott, Montgomery county, certificate
Best Saddle Gelding--J. Rice Oldham, Montgomery county; premium $20.00
Ben Moore, Christian county, Kentucky, certificate
Best Horsmanship--J.S. Parish, Christian county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
J. Rice Oldham, certificate
Best Colt by Stacker’s Young Black Hawk--Woods, Lewis & Co.; premium $25.00
Hugh Drane, certificate.
Complimentary blue ribbon awarded to ‘Young Black Hawk’ the sire of the competing colts.

SECONG DAY
CATTLE
INDISTINCT BREEDS

Best Bull 2 years old--P.E. Herndon, Logan county, Kentucky
Best Suckling--R. Herndon, Logan county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
Best Cow--P.E. Herndon; premium $10.00
Best 1 year old--P.E. Herndon; premium $10.00
Best Suckling--R. Herndon; premium $10.00

DURHAM CATTLE

Best Suckling Bull--R. Herndon; premium $10.00
Best Cow, aged--P.E. Herndon; premium $10.00
Best 1 year old--Z.M. Beall, Logan county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
Best Suckling--P.E. Herndon; premium $10.00

DEVON CATTLE

Best Bull--C.N. Merriwether, Todd county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
Best Cow--C.N. Merriwether, Todd county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
Best Suckling Bull Calf--C.N. Merriwether, Todd county, Kentucky; premium $5.00
Best Suckling Cow calf--C.N. Merriwether, Todd county, Kentucky; premium $5.00

MILCH COWS
Best Cow--P.E. Herndon; premium $20.00

FAT CATTLE

D.G. Bratton; 1st premium $10.0

DRAFT HORSES

Best Stallion 4 years and over--S.O. Rutherford, Logan county, Kentucky; premium $20.00
Albert Harris, certificate
Best 3 year old--Z.M. Beall, Logan county, Kentucky; premium $10.00
Best 2 year old--B.B. Batts, Robertson county; premium $10.00
R.W. Smoot, certificate
Best 1 year old--R.C. Dickerson, certificate
Best brood Mare 3 years and over--Dr. J.R. McKinney, Warren county, Kentucky; premium $20.00
J. McCombs, certificate
Best 2 year old--P.A.V. Johnson; premium $10.00
Best 1 year old--G.B. Long, Christian county, Kentucky; remium $10.00

SWEEPSTAKES

Best Stallion--S.O. Rutherford; premium $10.00
Best Mare--J.R. McKinney; premium $10.00

POULTRY

Best Sweepstakes--J.T. Nolin; premium $5.00
Best pair of Geese--Mrs. Dr. J.C. Johnston; premium $2.00

TOBACCO ON THE STALK
Manufacturing Quality--N.B. Dudley; premium $25.00
J.O. Wilcox, certificate
Best Stemming Leaf--J.A. Johnson; premium $25.00

GOATS
Best Exhibition Cashmere--B.K. Tulley; premium $10.00
George Marr, certificate

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

289   DISTRICT 17

September 13,1861---A portion of the ladies of this District met at Salem Church on the 7th, and proceeded to orgainize a “Soldiers’ Aid Society.”---The following ladies were elected permanent officers:
President
Mrs. Polly Eldridge
Vice Presidents
Mrs. Thomas Orgain
Mrs. W.I. Holmes
Mrs. P. Keesee
Secretary
Miss Jennie Edmondson
Assistant Secretary
Miss Alice Mathis
Treasurer
Mrs. Thomas Ramey
They have gone to work in good ernest, and from what we know of these ladies, we can safely say that they will do their whole duty in giving aid and comfort to our soldiers. We confidently expect to hear a good report from this Society.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

290   ALL RIGHT

September 6,1861--The reports made to the Soldiers’ Aid Society, at the meeting on Monday, show that the people, throughout the county, are working nobly for our volunteer soldiers. Nearly all the districts were represented, but only two or thre could make full reports. The society will meet again next Monday, at the courthouse.
Mr. John F. Barnes will leave here on the 16th, in charge of the clothing for our regiment, and we have no doubt that, by that time, an ample supple will be provided for every man in it.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

291   CLARKSVILLE

September 1,1865--The social dance, given by Mr. S.B. Grant, at the National Hotel, last night was a perfect success. Everything was conducted in elegant style. We regret that our space is so contrated that we cannot give are a more extended notice.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

292   BARBECUE & PUBLIC SPEAKING

September 7,1860--There will be a barbecue, at Fredonia, to-morrow, given by the Union party. Speeches will be made by James E. Bailey, Esq., and others. Our citizens who may wish to attend, will find it a very pleasant drive from our city.

From: Clarksville Weekly Chronicle

293   TAIT’S STATION

September 7,1860--G.W. Hampton, Esq., and C.G. Smith, Esq., will address the Bell and Everett Club at Tait’s Station, to-morrow evening, at 4:00. Those of our citizens who wish to attend can go out on the 3:00 train.

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