Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast Arkansas : comprising a condensed history of the state biographies of distinguished citizens a brief descriptive history of the counties, and numerous biographical sketches of the prominent citizens of such counties. V. 1, Part 81

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Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis : The Goodspeed Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1026

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cated, believing themselves forgiven for every un- warrantable act of which they were sensible, and that the offering was accepted, they finally began with a mutual relation of their respective dreams. and the scene is changed to joy and congratulation, by proceeding ravenously to devour a sacrificed deer to allay their fast."

Chickasawba, Shawnee Village and Tyronza Bayou are localities bearing Indian names. As early as 1828 the principal white men living in in this county were the three Brackens, father and two sons; John Troy, county judge from 1836 to 1838, and for whom Troy Township is named; Thomas J. Mills. the first representative after the county was formed in 1833; Edwin Jones, the first county judge; J. W. Whitworth, its first clerk; E. F. Loyd. first sheriff; S. McLung, coroner, and G. C. Barfield: its first county surveyor. after whom Barfield Point takes its name (Mr. Bar- field was a member of the Territorial council from Crittenden, when Mississippi formed a part of Crittenden County, in 1827); John C. Bowen, who was sheriff from 1836 to 1848; James Williams, or "Cedar Jim," as he was called, on account of his physical endurance; Elijah Buford, from whom Buford's Lake takes its name, and Peter G. Reeves, a once noted hunter These were here before 1828. and with the exception of Carsons and Kellums were the earliest white people in this county of whom there is now any account. Judge Charles Bowen, who resided in that locality at that time. still survives, a hale, hearty, vigorous old man, full of years and of honors, having been sheriff of the county for sixteen years, a brave officer in the late war, a member of the constitutional conven- tion of 1874, and county judge in 1877-78.

After hunting and trapping, the principal oc- cupation of the early pioneers was chopping and selling cord-wood to the steamboats. The advent of the little stern-wheel steamboat, "Orleans." in the winter of 1812, sailing from Pittsburg to New Orleans, was the herald of the Anglo-Saxon popu- lation to Arkansas. The boat created a demand for cord-wood, which was supplied by the first settlers. They were hardy, industrious, honest men, and soon had their cabins on the river. sur-

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rounded by little clearings that gradually ex- panded into plantations. Joseph Hearn, who came to this county in 1834, says that from the lower end of this county to Mill Bayou there were not more than half a dozen clearings, all on the river. He knew of no one living in what are now the back settlements. A man named Hudgens lived where Osceola now stands, and a little above him on the river was Thomas J. Mills, the first representative. A Mr. Penny settled on what was afterward Col. Elliot H. Fletcher's plantation, now Fletcher's Landing, on Mill Bayou.

Col. William L. Ward, representative in 1844- 45, was living in Canadian Reach, and had been there for many years. Mr. Riley Hearn, brother of Joseph, speaks of the Indians who lived on Big Lake; he remembers Big Knife, Keshottee and Corn Meal. There were some fifteen or twenty living on Big Lake in his recollection.

The Indians in later years remained on Big Lake, Chickasawba and Little River. These set- tlements are still the frontiers of the wild hunting grounds of the sunk lands of the St. Francis.

As late as 1861 Indians of different tribes con- tinued to linger in and around Chickasawba settle- ment, which takes its name from Chickasawba, an old Indian chief, well remembered by the pioneers of this county, and especially by the venerable Judge Charles Bowen, who has seen him carry- ing wild honey in a skin flung across his back, tramping to Barfield to sell it. Judge Bowen says there were about forty Indian families living in the neighborhood of Chickasawba as late as 1836. These Indians would occasionally cultivate a little corn and a few vegetables, but depended mainly on fishing, hunting and trapping for a living. The Judge is authority for the statement that the great mound at Bartield has caved into the river in the past forty-five years. Here he has seen the un- mistakable remains of an ancient fort. The land in this vicinity and below for four or five miles was open, free from cane, and known as prairie. On a tree about six miles from Barfield he remem- bers seeing a hand carved in the wood, well exe- cuted, and pointing directly the way to Barfield; it was supposed to be an Indian device indicating

the way to the Indian village at the mound and fort. In 1815 the famous Lorenzo Dow passed by this country on a government boat. He claimed that this country was inhabited by Indians, and white people degenerated to their level.

Mr. Sam Hector, a truthful, upright citizen of Big Lake, who is proud of his Indian blood, lived in 1833 at an Indian village called Chil-i-ta-caw, the site of Kennett, Dunklin County, Mo., not far from Big Lake.

When he settled on this lake in 1837 the Indians occupied the country, chief among whom were Corn Meal, John East, Moonshine, John Big Knife and Chuck-a-lee. The latter killed an Indian named Keshottee on an island in Little River, still known as Keshottee's Island. He thinks the Indians gave the name to the Bayou now called Tyronza. Corn Meal told Mr. Hector there had been an Indian town on his (Mr. Hector's) place, and several along the banks of Little River. Where these villages were said to have been located he has often seen apple and peach trees growing in the woods. About the year 1830, an Indian named Little George killed a Mrs. Burns near Jackson, Mo. The Indian was supposed to have been hired by some one inter- ested in an estate, of which the lady was an heir. He came to her house and asked for provisions, re- ceiving the best she had, and when she turned from him, he thrust a large knife to her heart, causing instant death. The assailant immediately fled. The whites proclaimed that they would extermi- nate the entire Indian population if, within a cer- tain number of days, Little George was not pro- duced, dead or alive. The Indians knew the whites were in earnest; they made diligent search, and at last came up with him near the foot of Buffalo Is- land in Mississippi County. As he was attempt- ing to escape, Corn Meal and Keshottee fired upon him, and he fell; and then before he was dead, they cut off his head, and one of them, on a fleet horse, bore it night and day to the whites at Jack- son, and flung it down in their midst. Thus, the threatened extermination was prevented. *

In and around Mr. Hector's place on Big Lake *Mr. Mcveigh's narrative ends here.

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pieces of pottery and brick ware are often plowed up. The same material is found all along the ers' House, Mrs. Summers, proprietress. banks of Little River, and there are everywhere through this part of Mississippi County relics of a once dense population. which no doubt was that now known as Mound Builders.

There are no towns in Mississippi County that can properly be so-called except Osceola, the coun- ty seat, and this pleasantly situated village, with a population at the present time of nearly 1,000, is located on the Mississippi River, about midway between the northern and southern limits of the county. It was one of the earliest settlements in this territory, but existed for many years as a small collection of huts on the river bank. About 1840 J. W. DeWitt was postmaster, when he kept the affairs of his office and the mails in a cracker box. each patron helping himself. Mr. DeWitt was also the first school teacher in this county, hav- ing his school at a point near the northern limits of Osceola.

The first municipal election in the place was held November 20, 1875, and resulted in the choice of the following officers: Leon Roussan, mayor; John O. Blackwood, recorder; Alex. Goodrich, Berry Henwood, B. F. Jones, Daniel Matthews, F. M. Petty, aldermen.

On November 24 the council appointed W. M. Speed, marshal; J. W. Clapp, treasurer.

Times; shoemaker-Robert Geotz; hotel-Plant-

Osceola is in the midst of one of the finest farming regions in the State; broad and fertile acres stretching north, south and west, with over 10,000 acres under a high state of cultivation. The productiveness of these lands is noted, and the farms are well supplied with improvements. Society is of a higher order than is usually found in a town of this size, and many of its citizens are college graduates. Under these favorable condi- tions the county seat of Mississippi may well be pointed to with pride, as here are centered refine- ment, culture, education and taste.

Its thrifty business men, taking advantage of its commercial opportunities, have built up a large and constantly growing trade, so that it now ranks second in commercial importance among the towns on the Mississippi River between Cairo and Mem- phis.

New stores and dwellings are constantly being erected, and with good or even fair crops the pres- ent promised prosperity will more than be secured.

Osceola has a good school, four church organ- izations, and several secret societies.

Blythesville, a village of about 200 population, is situated in Chickasawba Township, and in the center of what is known as Chickasawba settle. ment. The first postoffice was established in 1879 with H. T. Blythe as postmaster. The business interests are represented at the present time by the following firms and business men: General stores- L. W. Gosnell & Co., N. L. Avery & Co., H. C. Davis & Bro .; groceries and provisions-J. M. E. Sisk; Z. T. Williams & Co., W. P. Adkins; drug stores-Dr. J. T. Jones, W. H. Oglesby: physi- cians-J. T. Jones, W. H. Oglesby, E. D. Rhea. J. N. Mize; blacksmiths-A. J. Bishop, B. V. Flemens; carpenters-R. N. Ornaby & Co., Eison & Co .; cotton gin, saw and grist mill-H. T. Blythe; postmaster-H. T. Blythe: justices J. H. Scruggs, A. J. Moody.

At the date of incorporation of Osceola it con- tained a population of about 250 people and some half dozen business houses. The business inter- ests at present are represented by the following firms and business men: Physicians-H. C. Dun- avant, R. C. Prewitt, W. D. Jones, J. E. Felts; lawyers-H. M. Mcveigh, Hugh Mcveigh, G. W. Thomason, S. S. Semmes; general stores- James Liston, N. L. Avery & Co., J. K. P. Hale, L. A. Morris, A. Goodrich, G. R. Brickey & Bro., Simon & Co. : druggists -Charles H. Gay- lord, Ben H. Bacchus; saddlery and harness-N. G. Cartwright; liverymen-Borum & Bro., T. N. Tucker; blacksmith and wagen-maker -- Mack Mur- Since the organization of Blythesville, in 1878. it has been rapidly advancing and is now the sec- ond largest village in Mississippi County. It is ry; saloons -C. O. Faber, B. F. Butler, Buck Hall, James Perry; jeweler-Charles Jewell; pub- lisher-Leon Roussan, proprietor of the Osceola : surrounded by a beautiful country. fertile and pro-

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ductive, with about 4,500 acres under cultivation; some 1,300 acres in this community are never overflowed in any ordinary flood. The woods are filled with valuable timber, and only await mills and transportation to become the source of great wealth. The open land in this section is under a high state of cultivation, while thousands of acres still in the timber, now available to settlers, are unsurpassed in the State.

The people of the township are intelligent and enterprising, and will extend a cordial welcome to settlers from any part of the United States, pos- sessing similar traits of character.

In the settlement known as Cooktown is one of the largest Indian mounds in this county; it has long been known that in this vicinity was an im- mense Indian population in former times, and in- deed, Indians have been located here within the memory of living men. Many curiosities and relics have been unearthed, and as the mound stands in the center of cultivated fields, it is easily accessible to visitors, to whom it is always an object of inter- est and wonder.

Hickman Bend, a section of river front extend- ing from about three miles above Barfield to the 1

northern border of Mississippi County, is one of the most desirable sections hereabouts. There are about 1,300 acres of land under cultivation, and the bend is being rapidly opened and im- proved. The shipping point at Brolaski has a store and postoffice, which give the people a con- venient outlet. Too much can hardly be said in praise of this magnificent country, as its product- iveness is proverbial, a bale of cotton to the acre being a small average yield. Settlement is great- ly desired, one planter stating that he would gladly welcome fifty families, and provide good accommo- dations for them all. This bend and the township in which it is located take their names from Dr. Hickman, an old pioneer who settled at an early day, and who is still remembered for his ster- ling qualities, his tender-hearted kindness and gen- erosity.

Barfield, the most extensive business point in the northern part of Mississippi County, is located in Canadian Township, on the river front. It is

surrounded by a fertile country, with some 1,200 acres under cultivation. It has two stores, and landings, and in the vicinity there are three saw- mills. The lumber business of this county is in its infancy, but the success and prosperity of these mills assure the development of great wealth from surrounding valuable timber in the near future.

The mail for these river points is carried by boats, and Barfield has a mail daily.

Elmot is a postoffice five miles above Osceola, in Fletcher Township. It is the outlet for an ex- cellent country, which is being rapidly improved and settled. The Government has been making extensive improvement along the river from and in the channel below, and this has given Elmot a rapid rise. The open land in this section is a con- tinuation of the Osceola settlement, extending along the river in unbroken fields of the choicest land for nearly ten miles. Within a short distance on the river front are three stores and several landings, which have local names. Ed. Williams, proprietor of a general store, is also postmaster of Elmot.

Nodena, a postoffice kept by Maj. Ferguson, is situated twelve miles below Osceola, on the river front. It consists of the plantations of Maj. Fer- guson and Col. Craighead, which places rank among the finest in the county, having about 2,000 acres under a high state of cultivation.

Golden Lake, which also includes Idaho Land- ing, is located eight miles above the county line. Here the postoffice is kept by J. W. Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes established this landing in 1883, the orig- inal landing, Crowell, on which he had resided since the year 1878, having been washed away. This place is the outlet of the Frenchman's Bayou settlement; from that source it derives a large trade.

At both landings there are about 500 acres under cultivation, the places containing three general stores, three cotton gins and one saw-mill. From this point there is a tramway to a saw mill, five miles inland, owned by R. E. Lee Wilson. which ships large quantities of lumber annually.

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with about 2,000 acres under cultivation. It oc- cupies a commanding position on a point, and is one of the most beautiful places on the river front.

It was originally settled and brought under a state of cultivation by Felix Grundy, Jacob Mc- Gavock and J. M. Bass, all of Nashville, Tenn. The business and postoffice are conducted at the present time by R. W. Friend, who has been located here a long time. He enjoys a lucrative trade, and owns a large proportion of the culti- vated land.

Frenchman's Bayou, in the southern part of the county, about twenty-five miles southwest of Osceola, is a most attractive stretch of country, ex- tending for about six miles, and embracing an area of 3,500 acres, under a high state of cultivation. This locality is noted for its general condition of improvement, many of its buildings being in ad- vance of other sections of the county. The land has long been noted for its fertility, and the annual erops here show in an indisputable manner the wonderful growing qualities of the soil. The people are courteous, cultivated and enterprising, welcoming all industries that promise to contribute to the general good. The neighboring wood-lands are filled with valuable timber, only awaiting trans- portation and the saw-mill to become sources of wealth.

Along the bayou there are five general stores, conducted by T. B. Jones, W. H. Pullen (also postmaster), Ward & Jones, F. Musick, Adams & Co., and one drug store, by Dr. J. C. Joyner. A school, church, a Masonic lodge (Frenchman's Bayou No. 157), and McGavock Lodge No. 2, 754, Knights of Honor, are also here.

Secret societies seem to occupy public attention quite as well in Mississippi County as elsewhere in the State. The following lodges are among the representatives of numerous fraternities and orders:

Richardson, Mrs. L. A. Wynne, Mirs. J. A. Wood. P. B. Sexton, G. F. Stowell, Mrs. M. A. Stowell, Robert Dean, W. B. Haskins, G. A. Bolick, J. O. Blackwood, T. N. Tucker, Mrs. T. F. Tucker, C. H. Gaylord, B. O. Harrison, Mrs. Eloize Harrison, Mrs. S. B. Blackwood, G. L. Gould, E. M. Ayers, Mrs. S. F. McVeigh, W. D. Jones, Mrs. Lizzie Conley. This association is a mutual beneficial in- surance company, and its object is to promote social intercourse among its members. The present mem- bership is thirty-two, with the following officers: S. S. Semmes, P. P .; Mrs. F. M. Semmes, P .; Mrs. M. G. Morris, V. P .; Mrs Lizzie Clure, C .; C. H. Gaylord, S. and F. S. ; N. L. Avery, Treas. ; Mrs. L. A. Wynne, guard .; Mrs. M. F. Avery, guide: Mrs. S. B. Price, sentinel; Mrs. O. J. Hale, S. S. Semmes, N. L. Avery, trustees; H. C. Duna- vant, medical examiner.

Monroe Lodge No. 2,167, Knights of Honor, of Osceola, was organized April 6, 1880, with the following charter members: J. O. Blackwood, John Mathews, John B. Driver, D. H. Lawrence, T. C. Edrington, W. M. Dunkin, J. W. Pennell, W. J. Bowen, H. C. Dunavant, C. H. Gaylord. G. R. Brickey, John Waller, T. A. Blackwood, J. L. Edrington, W. S. Hayes, F. B. Hale, A. Good- rich, W. F. Williams, G. F. Stowell. F. M. Tucker, Ed. H. Mathes.

The object of this association is the same as that of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. It has a pres- ent membership of twenty-seven, and is presided over by the following officers: A. Goodrich, D .; S. S. Semmes, V. D .; W. P. Hale, A. D. ; R. Goetz, C .; C. H. Gaylord, R. and F. R .; G. R. Brickey, treasurer; D. Lawrence, guide; B. F. Buller, guar- dian; H. C. Dunavant, medical examiner: A. Good- rich, S. S. Semmes, G. R. Brickey, trustees.

Samaritan Lodge No. 18, A. O. U. W., Grand Lodge of Texas, was organized in December, ISS4. with a charter membership of twenty-five. It is still in working order, with a membership of ten. C. O. Faber being M. W. ; S. S. Semmes, R. and F.

Kallorama Lodge No. 990, Knights and Ladies of Honor, of Osceola, was organized January 29, | 1885, with the following charter members: S. S. Semmes, Mrs. F. M. Semmes, Mrs. O. J. Hale, H. L. Kline, Mrs. I. H. Kline, A. J, Nolty, Mrs. ; charter members: William A. Ferring, W. M. : Amelia Nolty, D. A. Richardson, Mrs. M. E.

Osceola Lodge No. 27, A. F. & A. M., was organized November 6, 1867. with the following R. G. Hardin, S. W .; B. F. Bennett, J. W .;

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B. Harris, Treas. ; E. W. Rowlett, Sec .; J. F. Davies, S. D .; T. C. Morris, J. D. ; J. R. Acree, tyler. Members: J. G. Layton, W. S. Sugg, J. B. Kelley, J. W. Ozell. J. C. Clark, W. J. Kent, M. F. Warren, J. M. Able, James Stewart.

This lodge, which has always been one of the most flourishing in the State, has a large mem- bership, now numbering eighty, presided over at the present time by the following officers: Ben- jamin H. Bacchus, W. M .; W. F. Williams, S. W .; F. B. Hale, J. W .; R. M. Fletcher, Sec. ; J. K. P. Hale, Treas. ; Elliot Williams, S. D .; S. C. Edrington, J. D. : John Barney, tyler.

The lodge is noted for its acts of charity, and the brilliancy of its members in Masonic knowl- edge. From this two other lodges have originated, No. 134 at Chickasawba, and at Frenchman's Bayou.

Osceola Royal Arch Chapter No. 57 was or- ganized March 1, 1871, with the following charter members: George A. Dannely, B. A. Williamson, F. C. Morris, A. K. Nash, W. A. Ferring, J. F. Davies, J. S. Mahan, C. C. Morris, George Faf- ford.

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Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast Arkansas : comprising a condensed history of the state biographies of distinguished citizens a brief descriptive history of the counties, and numerous biographical sketches of the prominent citizens of such counties. V. 1, Part 81

Author: Publication date: 1889 Publisher: Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis : The Goodspeed Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1026

Author:
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis : The Goodspeed Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1026