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POLL-TAX PAYERS OF 1848 .*
Thomas M. Adams,* W. W. Baker,* Jesse Brown,* George Brum- met, T. S. Breedlove, Joab Brummet, James Bradley, Milton Bradley, Samuel Boruff, Robert Brummet, Solomon Brummet, Joseph Brummet, John A. Breedlove, Thomas J. Breedlove, David D. Bradley, Banner Brummet, Jr., William Bracken, Shadrack Chandler,* George Coulson, Robert Carter, Thomas Coulson, Elam Carter, James Chandler, James Carter, Richard Corum, Daniel Carmichael, Washington Crouch, Levi
* Those marked with a star (*) were residents of Nashville.
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B. Dubois, Edward David, John L. Due,* Asa B. Dowell, George W. David, W. W. Duncan, D. O. Elliott,* Drury Edwards, Mathew Floyd,* John Fox, Robert Floor, Samuel R. Followell, Joseph Fox, L. B. Fol- lowell, Alexander Followell, James J. Floyd, Isaac Fox, James H. Follo- well, Hanson Graham, John C. Gould, Thomas M. Guffey, William Griffin, Benjamin Huntington,* John Hoover, John Huff, James Hunt- ington,* Charles B. Huff, Henry Hampton, William Hoover, D. L. Hunt- ington, William Huntington, David Jackson, Henry Jackson, James Jackson, Joshua Jackson, John Jeffries, Isom Jones, W. Joslin, Levin Knight, Henry King, W. H. Knight, John Kelley,* James Kentz, Kizer Loudermilk, P. A. Meadows, William M. Mason, * Alfred McGuire, Jacob B. Myers, Daniel Mckinney, L. R. Moore, John P. Myers, Robert Marshal, John Miles, Breckenridge Mason, John Mathis, Royal P. Man- ville, Sylvanus Manville, William McCoy, James Marshal, Matthew Mathis, Joseph Parks, Thomas Percifield, Stephen Parks, Gilbert Percified, Daniel Pogue, Henry H. Porter, P. C. Parker, Jesse R. Payne,* M. G. Percifield, George Percifield, W. J. Percifield, Phillip Pike, Bluford Reddick, Robert Robertson, Joseph H. Rice, Arson Richardson, Hiram Reynolds, William S. Roberts, William K. Rogers, Lewis Rogers, E. E. Rose, Dennis Rey- nolds, Thomas Rutherford, J. S. Resley, John Lee, Charles Sipes, Daniel Scrogham, Henry Sipes, Jr., James Shelton, Alexander Sturgeon, James Sturgeon, Lewis Sisco, George Stephens, G. W. Snider, John Tumblenson, Lewis I. Tull, John Tull, Samuel Turk, James W. Taggart, Mason Watts, Matthew Wise, William Weatherman, John B. Williams, James Wise, Alfred Williams, Jackson Woods,* I. Westfall, Peter Whisnand, Jacob Yoder. The heaviest tax payers were Thomas M. Adams, $9.29; Ban- ner Brummet, Sr., $7.46 ; John Carter, $15.61 ; Thomas Coulson $10. ; L. B. Dubois, $8.49; Edward David, Sr., $8.12; David Deitz, $5.50 ; John Floyd, $7.15 ; Matthew Floyd, $5.63; Robert Henderson, $6.99; John Hoover, $8.61 ; James Huntington, $5.71 ; Joshua O. Howe, $22.06; Henry Jackson, $6.21; Levin Knight, $6.21; D. M. C. Lane, $5.78; P. A. Meadows, $5.16; Lewis Rogers, $5.05 ; Henry Sipes, Sr., $5.50; James Taggart's heirs, $8.03; James Taggart, $5.72; Number of polls, 134; Number of acres, 6,226.34; value of land, $17,313 ; value of improvements, $15,540 ; value of lots $6,650 ; personal property, $20,040; total taxables, $59,543 ; total tax, $561.98; delinquent tax and interest $187.92; grand total tax, $749.80.
INCIDENTS.
William S. Roberts was one of the first Justices of the Peace of this township. His old docket exhibits many amusing items. Fighting to see which was the better man was as fashionable as drinking to see which could carry the more liquor. Many of the best citizens were in- volved in fights, and were required to swell the seminary fund by fines. In 1839, Stephen Gibson was fined $1.50 for an assault and battery on Samuel Parsley. He was also fined $10 for profane swearing, which fine seems not to have been paid, probably because it was excessive. James Stephens was fined $2.50 for thrashing L. Marshall. Matthew Ma- thews and Calvin Huff were fined $1.50 each for an affray. A. J. Dietz and H. C. Weddel were fined each $1 for an affray. Banner C. Brum-
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met and Littleton Matthews were each fined $1 for contempt of court. And so the record goes on. In 1840, the township officers were as fol- lows: James Taggart and Willam Followell, Overseers of the Poor ; Rolly Rains and Henry Jackson, Fence-Viewers ; William S. Roberts, Inspector ; John Hoover, P. C. Parker, Littleton Matthews, Henry New- kirk, Road Supervisors.
The township was very wild even in 1836. Deer, bear, wolves and panthers were quite numerous. Green Graham tells that on one occa- sion, at night, he had occasion to pass from Jackson's salt works to the eastern part of the township via Weed Patch Knob. He was on horse- back, and was unaccompanied except by a small colt and a cur dog. Just before reaching the summit of the hill, he heard what he took to be some one calling him on some distance in advance, and he returned the call. which was soon repeated. He again answered, and this was repeated sev- eral times, and the person calling seemed each time to be getting nearer. At last, just before reaching the top of the knob, he observed that his dog was so frightened that it ran under the side of the mare he was riding, and remained cowering there. The mare also began to prick up her ears and sniff the air in fright, and shy off to one side of the path. A minute later the leaves rustled out to his right, and looking that way, the already fright- ened settler saw two large cat-like forms skulking along through the weeds. He knew then that the animals were panthers, and without further par- ley he put whip to his mare, and regardless of the consequences, went down the steep hill at a break-neck pace. He was soon away from the spot and saw no more of the panthers whose cries had so misled him. He states that he was so scared that his hair rose straight up on his head.
HEDGESVILLE.
This defunct village, on Section 27, had a short and insignificant ex- istence. It is thought that Merrick Graham first lived there. Some of the Hedges located there probably as early as 1834, thinking that a new county was to be formed, and built a few houses, designing to start a town near the probable centre of the new county, and expecting to lay claim to the county seat when the county should be created. One of them started a small grocery and liquor establishment, which was conducted for a year or more. Joseph King lived in the village. It is stated that a tavern was also kept by the Hedges, and was well patronized by the trav- elers along the Columbus & Bloomington road. It is said that John Whittington had a store there for a short time. Not more than five or six families ever lived at one time in the village. Jacksonsburg was no sooner founded than the little village was deserted. The residents there and in that vicinity had put in a claim for the county seat, but failed to secure the prize.
JACKSONSBURG, OR NASHVILLE.
This town was founded in 1836, and was laid out in August of that year by Banner C. Brummet, County Agent. It was named Jacksons- burg from the township in which it was then located. James Dawson pre- pared the plan of the town, and was the surveyor under whose direction the lots and streets were measured. The first sale of lots took place on the 12th of September, 1836, and was continued privately during the
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autumn months. The names of the purchasers cannot be given. Prior to January 3, 1837, fifty lots were sold for $694.87}, of which $91.90} was cash, and the remainder, $602.97. in notes, one-fourth due in eight months, one-fourth in eighteen months, and one-fourth in twenty-four months. The results were not flattering for the future prosperity of the county seat. By the 2d of May 1837, the County Agent received $42.50} more for town lots, $5.682 being cash. Sales continued to be made from time to time. In September, 1837, it was ordered that one-third of the purchase price of town lots could be paid in county orders. In March, 1838, the County Agent's report was as follows, from the commencement of the sales in 1836 to that date: Total proceeds of all sales, $759.37 ; total cash receipts, $260.31; total paid out, $246.28; leaving on hand $14.03. In August, 1838, all lots south of Washington street were ordered sold by auction. The sales by January, 1840 (from the com- mencement), amounted to $864.872, of which $569.38 was cash, and $543.08 had been expended. And so the sales went on very slowly, and with meager available results.
The first house built at Jacksonsburg, or that immediate vicinity, was a log structure erected about 1835 by Banner C. Brummet, and was loca- ted about one hundred and fifty yards northeast of the present poor-house. About the same time, or soon afterward, Isaac Matthews built a log cabin in the northwest part of town. Henry Jackson's log cabin, near the cemetery, was erected about the same time. W. S. Roberts built in town in May, 1836, before the lots were laid out, and placed in one apart- ment of his double log cabin a stock of goods worth $1,500, which he brought with him from Bloomington, where he and Mr. Barnes had been in business together. Mr. Barnes owned an interest in the store, but continued to reside in Bloomington. Elijah Preston came in about this time, as did also Avery McGee, the Deputy County Clerk and Recorder. Lorenzo D. Head came in not far from this time. He was a gunsmith, and had a small shop in his cabin, and was also a blacksmith, building a shop soon afterward. He was a single man, and boarded with Henry Jackson, up by the graveyard. His widowed sister, with three children, kept house for him later. Lewis E. Wayland moved his family in soon afterward, as did also David Deitz. The latter built a double-log cabin, in one room of which his family was domiciled, and the other of which he opened a store of probably $2,000 worth of a general assortment of goods. The crash of 1837 was felt in Jacksonsburg, and Mr. Roberts was forced to close his doors. He was entirely broken up, and saw the Con- stable drive away his last cow. In 1839, he managed to start in business again, however, with a fair stock, which was rapidly increased. Banner C. Brummet opened a grocery (liquor), in 1837. William Davidson also began selling liquor about the same time. William M. Mason, Thomas M. Adams and Henry Whittington came to live in the town early. P. C. Parker was the first tavern keeper. He owned a double-log cabin and sold liquor and groceries. William Followell began selling liquor early. Davidson's liquor was kept for sale in Ike Matthews' house. Pierson Brummet also sold liquor early. This was the town of 1837-38, or nearly 80. The Section 19 upon which the town was located was entered as follows :
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PURCHASER.
Section.
Township.
Range.
Acres.
Date of Entry.
Location.
Thomas Coulson
19
9
3
40
January 15. 1846 N. E. N. E.
Littleton Mathis
19
9
3
40
February 24. 1845 S. E. N. E.
Nicholas Fleener.
19
9
3
40
August 15, 1836
N. W. N. E.
Isaac Boltenhouse
19
9
3
40
July 8, 1836
S. W. N. E.
George Brummet
19
9
3
40
April 4, 1836
N. E. S. E.
James Huff
19
9
3
40
October 13, 1832
S. E. S. E.
James Huff
19
9
3
40
April 4, 1836
N. W. S. E.
Calvin Huff
19
9
3
40
November 24. 1836 S. W. S. E.
Banner C. Brummet
19
9
3
179.52 March 25, 1836 45.62 June 16, 1836
N. E. S. W.
John Huff and Levin Tull
19
9
3
45.62 August 7, 1844
S. E. S. W.
Milton Fleener
19
9
3
45.62 October 5, 1836
N. W. S. W.
John Hight
19
9
3
45.62 November 23, 1846 S. W. S. W.
N. W.
James Dawson
19
9
3
Elijah Preston was an early tavern keeper, as was Thomas Chinn, who bought him out. In the forties, Sylvanus Manville was tavern keeper, his house being called the American Tavern. Chapman & Lowe conducted the hotel before Manville. James Taggart sold merchandise and groceries for a short time in 1837-38. John S. Williams sold liquor in 1837. Nearly or quite all of the early business men sold liquor. Henry Jackson, Thomas Chinn, W. S. Roberts, P. C. Parker, Thomas Carr, Avery Mc- Gee, Israel Mullinix, Daniel C. Smith (colored) and others being among the earliest. Sylvanus Manville & Co. opened an excellent store in 1840, though his stock did not exceed $2,500 in value. D. M. C. Lane, an attorney, began selling merchandise in 1842. In 1846, Sylvanus Man- ville, D. M. C. Lane, David Deitz, W. S. Roberts, E. E. & G. G. Sluss, Royal P. Manville and others were in business in the village, which contained a population of about 175 or 200. Merchants and grocers after this were as follows : Chapman & Co., W. S. Roberts, Joseph Kelley, G. W. Crouch, 1848; Albert Martindale, Dr. John Kelley, David Deitz, L. F. Raper, David Huntington, F. A. Metheney, William and D. A. Elli- ott, 1849; T. M. Adams & Co., John Jackson, John Wershing, T. S. Colvin, Henry Havlin, 1850; Mathew Floyd, W. J. Mathews, W. W. Baker, Z. Kelley, 1852; Cross & Hull, J. W. Knight, W. M. Mason, James S. Hester, Roberts & Taggart, William Hayes, Robert Miller, 1855; W. B. Hoagland, T. S. Larkin, George Jackson, Ed Mc- Elhaney, Sylvanus Manville, E. H. Cox & Co., 1862; W. H. & C. T. Taggart, 1865; W. W. Browning, 1867; John Genolin, J. C. Hester, Moody & Cumming, Frank P. Taggart, Charles Davidson, Charles Gib- son, W. T. Grattan, Hugh Mason. The following constitutes the pres- ent business of the town : General merchandise-F. P. Taggart, Charles Gibson, Patterson Brothers, Hugh Mason, Taggart & Grattan. Drugs and notions-Cornelius & Colvin. William Day, groceries and boots and shoes. John & F. D. Calvin, hardware. J. E. Kennedy, groceries and confectionery. W. A. Mason, groceries and notions. O. J. Tag- gart, Barber. Blacksmiths-Guthrie & Patterson, George Stone. Car- penters-J. P. Gray, James Meyers. Grist mill-Yoder & Gray. Wagons-Leander Smith, - Arnold. Harness-J. & T. D. Calvin. Furniture-John L. Dew. Butcher-Robert Brown. Milliner-Mrs.
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Jennie Allison. Doctors-C. T. Taggart, John F. Genolin. A. J. Ralphy. Lawyers-R. L. Coffey, W. W. Browning, W. L. Cox, Anderson Percifield, W. C. Duncan, J. C. Hester. Ministers-Rob- ert J. Watts. Churches-Methodist South, Presbyterian.
TOWN AND TOWNSHIP INDUSTRIES.
The old Edward David combined grist and saw mill was erected in the eastern part of Washington Township not far from the year 1830. A small temporary dam was built on the creek, and a race of perhaps 100 yards furnished additional head to the water which furnished the power to propel the saw and nigger-head stones. The mill was afterward much improved, a set of French buhrs being secured and a stronger dam being constructed. The mill was very useful in its day. Jonathan Fox con- ducted an old horse mill in the eastern part near Salt Creek at a very early day-as early as 1828 it is said. In the year 1840, there was ob- tained in the township salt to the amount of 1,600 bushels, as shown by the United States census reports. Some years before that, as high as 3,000 bushels were obtained in one year. Six men, with a capital of $3,000, carried on this enterprise in 1840. There were also raised 3,562 pounds of tobacco. Nashville in early years was a famous resort for sporting characters. Horse-racing was a favorite pastime, and when that became too dull a fight was projected and enjoyed, or perhaps a game of cards was played on a stump in the court house square as a settlement of who should treat to a quart of whisky. . All this was called gaming, and was fined by the early laws before Justices. Another amusement was shooting at a mark, either for pleasure or profit. Turkeys were shot for, but the drinks were settled oftener this way than any other. From this chapter it will be noticed that the county seat contained a great many liquor es- tablishments. It was thought nothing of then, and cannot be judged by the standard of to-day. All drank then, and rejoiced as the liquor ele- ment now does in their personal liberty. Fights in those days were very frequent and were projected in a perfectly friendly way to settle who was the best man. Any and all new comers were required to show their met- tle and muscle. Friendly and neighborly relations were resumed when the fight was over. All this took place at the county seat. It is said that Isaac Hooper was the first carpenter in Nashville, and Dow Head and John Mills the first blacksmiths ; Jesse Payne was the second carpenter. John L. Dew was probably the first cabinet-maker; he is yet a resident of the town and works at his trade. Henry Sipes conducted a small distil- lery as early as 1839. about a mile and a half out of town. It was oper- ated several years. John Genolin, Sr., owned a distillery in Nashville, early in the fifties. It did a small business for several years. Benjamin Huntington started a tannery southeast of Nashville early in the forties, and at first had four vats which were soon increased to eight. It after- ward passed to Mr. R. -, and later to Mr. Calvin. It was abandoned about the beginning of the last war. T. S. Calvin started a tannery in Nashville about 1851, and had six vats. He afterward sold to Shotwell & Larkin. It was afterward owned by Dow Head, Carter and others. As high as ten or twelve vats were used. Late in the forties John Hight built a carding mill in Nashville. He fitted it up with the necessary ma-
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chinery for a general carding business. It was operated by a tread wheel, and was conducted by W. H. Turner. Mr. Hight took out the second flat-boat from the dock at Nashville. In about 1852, he construct- ed a boat, loaded it with grain and pork, and floated it down the streams to New Orleans. Only two boats were sent out from Nashville-the first being a load of bacon by , and the second grain and pork by Mr. Hight. Elijah Scarborough took out two or three farther down the creek, as did also Al. Meadows, and perhaps others:
The county seat was first called Jacksonsburg, but at the session of the General Assembly in 1836-7, an act was passed changing the name to Nashville, after the capital of Tennessee, the change to take effect from and after the publication of the law, which was about the 1st of March, 1837. This name has since been retained. The population of the town in 1840, was about 80; in 1850, about 175; in 1860, about 220; in 1870, about 260; in 1880, 348; in 1883, about 380. In 1880, the population of Washington Township, including Nashville, was 2,836.
INCORPORATION OF THE COUNTY SEAT.
Nashville was incorporated in 1872. The census was taken by S. G. Pettigrew early in August, and the survey of the territory, to be com- prised within the limits of the corporation, was made by John P. Wright about the same time. The petition for the incorporation, signed by forty residents and accompanied by the necessary plats, descriptions, etc., was presented to the County Board on the 5th of August, whereupon an elec- tion was ordered held to determine at the polls whether a municipal gov- ernment should be assumed. This election was held September 23, and the vote was as follows: For incorporation, 39; against incorporation, 8; total 47. The village was then duly declared to be the incorporated town of Nashville. It included 194.37 acres, a strip ten rods wide and and 162 rods long being taken from Section 24, Township 9 north, Range 2 east, the remainder being on Section 19, Township 9 north, Range 3 east. The census as taken by Mr. Pettigrew, in August, was in full as follows :
Heads of family.
Males. Females. Total.
John Genolin
6
3
9
W. W. Browning.
2
4
6
T. D. Calvin
4
2
6
Minerva Jackson
0
1
1
John C. Hester.
2
3
5
James S. Hester
5
3
8
E. H. Cox
3
1
4
Hannah Stone.
3
2
5
Sarah Stabb.
1
2
3
William G. Watson
3
3
6
Captain T. Taggart.
2
2
4
George Milhorn.
2
2
4
Leander Smith
2
1
3
M. C. Hunter
0
1
1
Mary Manville.
1
2
3
P. S. Taggart ..
3
1
4
Frank P. Taggart.
4
2
6
John Ralphy.
3
1
4
John A. Marshall
2
2
4
James Myers.
2
2
4
Martin E. Phillips.
3
3
6
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Samson Scrock
6
2
8
William M. Mason
3
2
5
W. T. Gratton
1
2
3
A. S. Griffitt ..
2
4
6
Rachel Pearsoll.
2
2
ยท
4
John Mobley ..
3
3
6
Michael McNamee.
3
3
6
Richard L. Coffey.
3
2
5
Mary Price.
2
1
3
Daniel Marcellus
3
2
5
Katharine Roberts.
3
2
5
William S. Olmstead.
3
3
6
John L. Dew ..
1
4
5
Andrew J. Williams.
2
1
3
Blenin Percifield ..
4
1
5
Felix G. Metheney
3
4
7
Charles Gibson
3
5
8
William L. Cox
3
1
4
F. D. Wood.
3
3
6
John Britton.
2
2
4
Seth Stevens.
4
2
6
James P. Gray
2
3
- 5
Martin B. Jackson
2
4
6
Leander Wilson
2
2
4
Caleb B. Ferguson*
7
14
21
Thompson Mobley.
3
1
4
S. G. Pettigrew
2
5
7
A. E. Hatton.
2
1
3
William Kelp
4
1
5
Nelson Baker.
2
4
6
Eli Bartholomew
1
1
2
Totals.
144
142
286
Soon after the village was incorporated, the first Trustees, Frank P. Taggart, John Genolin and Charles Gibson, met and adopted a series of by-laws, and also a series of ordinances, for the government of the town. E. H. Cox was the first Clerk, and Leander Smith the first Treasurer ; but little was done during the winter. The May election, 1874, result- ed as follows: John Genolin, Charles Gibson and John C. Hester, Trustees-each receiving thirty-three votes. Frank P. Taggart, Treas- urer and Assessor; Allen W. Prather, Clerk. The latter was also em- ployed as Town Attorney. Jonas Milhorn was appointed Marshal. At the next few meetings, the by-laws and ordinances were revised, amended and put in force. Work was begun upon the streets, one of the first acts being to build a bridge over the creek, leading to the poor house. In October, two town bonds of $110 each were issued, to cover certain repairs to the schoolhouse. W. W. Browning became Town Attorney in January, 1875. The Treasurer, in May, 1875, reported receipts for the year past as $56; expenditures, $55.58 ; balance on hand, 42 cents. In May, 1875, the officers were John L. Dew, W. R. Selfridge and Allen W. Prather, Trustees ; James McGreyel, Clerk ; John C. Hester, Treas- urer and Assessor; John A. Marshall, Marshal. A tax of 30 cents on each $100 was levied to pay off the bonds above mentioned. In October, 1875, James McGreyel became Trustee, vice Prather, resigned. Gilbert F. Little was appointed Clerk and Town Attorney. A road scraper was purchased for $15. The receipts for the fiscal year 1875-76
*This large number included the county paupers.
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were $117.17 ; expenses, $103.62. The officers elected in May, 1876, were Eugene Cully, James McGreyel and W. R. Selfridge, Trustees ; James P. Gray, Marshal ; G. F. Little, Clerk ; J. C. Hester, Treasurer. The officers of 1877 were John C. Hester, W. L. Cox and James Mc- Greyel, Trustees ; Aaron David, Marshal ; W. L. Cox, Town Attorney ; Nelson H. Franklin, Clerk. The officers of 1878 were Alonzo Allison, Charles Gibson and Collins Calvin, Trustees; W. L. Cox, Treasurer and Clerk; T. J. Taggart, Marshal. W. W. Browning soon took Calvin's place as Trustee, and John F. Roth Taggart's place as Marshal, and Eugene Cully Cox's place as Clerk, etc. Columbus Duncan was ap- pointed Attorney. The officers of 1879 were Alonzo Allison, C. M. Calvin and Charles Gibson, Trustees ; W. L. Cox, Treasurer and Clerk ; T. J. Taggart, Marshal; W. C. Duncan, Attorney. The officers of 1880 were W. M. Hopper, George Stone and Alonzo Allison, Trustees ; James A. Wilson, Clerk ; W. L. Cox, Treasurer ; C. M. Calvin, Marshal ; R. L. Coffey, Attorney. L. F. Wilson became Attorney in August. The re- ceipts for the fiscal year 1879-80 were $205.40. including $45 on hand from the previous year, and the expenses were $161.05, leaving in the treasury $44.35. The officers of 1881 were G. J. Stone, T. J. Taggart and Alonzo Allison, Trustees ; J. A. Wilson, Clerk ; W. L. Cox, Treas- urer ; C. M. Calvin, Marshal. The officers elected in 1882 were Charles Gibson, James Hampton and Sanson Shrock, Trustees ; Henry Pope, Clerk ; C. C. Roth, Treasurer ; Samuel Brandenburgh, Marshal; W. C. Duncan, Attorney. Mr. Duncan also became Clerk in June, vice Pope. The receipts for the fiscal year 1882-83 were $325.71, and the expend- itures $224.85, leaving on hand a balance of $100.86. The officers elected in 1883 were James Hampton, Charles Gibson and Sanson Shrock, Trustees ; C. C. Roth, Treasurer; Anderson Percifield, Clerk ; R. N. Guthrie, Marshal. In September, Leander Woods became Clerk, and Robert J. Watts, Treasurer. Many changes were made by resigna- tions and special appointments, which are not noticed above. The muni- cipal government is not rigid ; it is in accordance with the Democratic policy of open instead of centralized government. Red tape is an article unknown to the "City Dads " in their official capacities. It may be said in all truth that the metropolis of Brown County contains some of the best citizens of the State. The society is good, morals are observed, schools are well attended, and the citizens indicate refinement and culture.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
The Masons organized a lodge at Nashville in about the year 1850, among the earliest members being T. M. Adams, Larson Hopper, W. S. Roberts, John L. Dew, Sylvanus Manville, Shadrach Chandler, W. W. Baker, F. A. Metheney and B. S. Roberts. Mr. Adams was the first Worthy Master ; F. A. Metheney the first Senior Warden, and Larson Hopper the first Junior Warden. The lodge grew and multiplied until it now has a pleasant hall and a flourishing membership. In August, 1883, Post Commander Samuel Webber, of Shearsville, organized at Nashville the J. S. Hester Post, No. 218, Grand Army of the Re- public, with the following charter membership: T. D. Calvin, James P. Gray, James M. Yoder, James Hampton, C. T. Taggart, D. P. Acton,
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