Chattahoochee County GaArchives History .....Miscellaneous Facts 1933 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 November 6, 2004, 10:51 am CHAPTER VII MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION AND RECORDS OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY Chattahoochee By Mrs. Mary W. Wilkinson On Chattahochee's barren soil, which strangers never praise, The sunlight' misty radiance falls with dreamy length of days. No stately homes uplift their heads and smile with conscious pride Upon the humbler dwellings where the peaceful poor reside; But scattered far in piney woods, the moss grown homes appear Of those who tilled the pristine soil and brought their treasures here. Oh! Chattahoochee, standing where thy sands should golden be! The old, the new, I close my eyes, and in the summer see Thy long red lanes like ribbons strewn across a velvet green; Thy fields and woods and zig-zag fence o'er which the branches lean. By cabin homes a dusky race of joyous children play; While from the orchards and the trees floats laughter just as gay.; Until at last the journey ends within a pleasant grove. — The quiet church where all on Sunday loved to rove. What roses bloom on Jamestown soil where roses sweet run wild ! Not bud and blossom here are meant, but maiden sweet and child. And yet no lack of flowers bloom in orchard, field and lane; A garland for each season there affords a transient reign. Again I see the evergreens whose emerald leaves are lit By waxens fruits that gleam like stars where winged warblers flit; While tall, symetrical, alone, a fair magnolia stands, Bright guardian of a beauteous home, set there by loving hands; And all day long the pigeons coo beneath the lofty eaves, Or float like sunny blossoms blown amid mulberry leaves. Ochillee, o'er whose gentle waves the bending willows sway, And by whose quiet haunts in spring fair youths and maidens stray; The lofty bridge and ancient mill, where neighboring farmers The Van Horn home beside the stream, .within whose gardens grow Such beds of purple hyacinths; and just beyond I see Upon the sunny hillside gleam the home of Emily. Cusseta fair, the one gem in royal splendor set, With pleasant homes upon the hills, each rising higher yet; While from the crystal skies at night bright eyes from heaven lean To gaze with love and smile upon fair Chattahoochee's queen. (Note: Emily, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Van Horn who lived at Ochillee until 1920, is Mrs. M. R. Hollis of Cusseta). MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ABOUT CHATTAHOOCHEE CO. Chattahocohee County, named for the river which forms its western boundary, the name of which has become famous through the poem of Georgia's gifted son, Sidney Lanier, has no great industrial activities, but the Chattahoochee River has been of inestimable value in the development of western Georgia. The lands adjacent to it in this county, when used for agricultural purposes formed its wealthiest section. Boats plying the river furnished the planters the cheapest and most direct means of transporting farm products to market and for bringing commodities needed by them. Before the cutting of forests, cultivation and erosion of adjacent lands, the muddy waters of the Chattahoochee were clear, with many rocks visible. The word Chattahoochee (Chattahuces and Chattahooche on early maps indicating Indian occupancy) means painted rocks. TOPOGRAPHY AND ROADS This County in the west-central part of Georgia is along the northern border of the "fall line." The eastern part is rolling, the southeastern part being very hilly. The elevation at Renfroe is 601 feet with highest point along the ridges about two miles from Renfroe. Sea shells are found in this part of the county wherever excavations have been made. The northeastern part of the county is undulating; the western part, greater portion now in Fort Benning reservation, is rolling 'except the level strip east of the Chattahoochee River. This river with its tributary creeks, the Upatoi, into which flow Pine Knot, Ochillee and Halloca with many lesser streams, the Oswichee and Hitchitee with their small tributaries afford adequate drainage for all sections of the county. The Federal Road entered what is now Chattahoochee County on land lot 228, 10th D. continued south until it crossed Pine Knot Creek on lot 237, then curved towards the southwest, continuing its westerly course until it crossed the river on lot 131, 7th D. With the Federal Road "are associated many incidents of historical significance in the development of Georgia from an English Colony to a sovereign state." After the settlements of planters along the river, the stage road from Columbus to Jamestown, thence to Florence and Lumpkin which crossed the Federal Road at Woolfolk (now Fort Benning Post) rivalled the older road in traffic and local fame. The Cussetia-Columbus Road crossed the Federal Road near Coleman's (Ten Mile House) on lot 218, 6th D. This was known as the Bald Hill Road in all early records. It was laid out about 1830 when Dr. Allen Austin and other early settlers began clearing the wilderness. The records of Muscogee and Chattahoochee Counties contain many orders for men appointed as commissioners to lay out new roads. Chattahoochee County contains parts of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 10th Districts of original Muscogee and parts of 32nd, 33rd and eight lots of 22nd D. of original Lee County. The parts of districts from Lee were added to Muscogee in second survey (Dec. 1927) when Marion, Talbot and other counties were formed from these original counties. The sites of three Indian villages within the territory comprising Chattahoochee County are marked on the map of 1869, one on the bank of the river and two on Hitchitee Creek. Such data were obtained probably from "Butler's Map of the State" from which a notation says some of the principal roads were plotted. James Castleberry, ordinary of the county, furnished data for defining the newer roads. Now, as in the early years. of the county's history, roads are receiving much attention and vast sums are being spent upon their improvement, since these arteries of travel are important assets in the future development of the country. (NO. 71) An Act to change the line between the Counties of Muscogee and Chattahoochee, so as to make the Upatoi Creek to the Chattahochee River the dividing line, as originally passed in the Act forming the County of Chattahoochee. 10. Section I. Be it enacted, That from and after the passage of this Act the line between the counties of Muscogee and Chattahoochee shall be the Upatoi Creek, from where it enters said counties to its junction with the Chattahoochee river. Section II. Repeals conflicting laws. Approved 12th March, 1866. 1855-56. (Page 134) 75. Section II. And be it further enacted that the line between the counties of Muscogee and Chattahoochee, be so changed and altered as to include the lands of John Wolfolk and William Woolfolk and the bridge on the river road over the Upatoi Creek, between the city of Columbus and Lumpkin, in the county of Muscogee. Line Between Marion and Chattahoochee Defined Section I. Be it enacted, etc. That the line between the counties of Marion and Chattahoochee shall be as follows, to wit: commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot of Land No. 136, in the 32nd District of Marion County, running thence north to the Southwest corner of Lot of Land No. 129, in the 10th District, of originally Muscogee County; thence East to the Southwest corner of Lot of Land No. 95, in said 10th District, and thence North to the original Talbot County line. Sec. II. Repeals conflicting laws. Approved February 23, 1876. Laws of Georgia, 1864. No. 78. 5. Section I. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, that the line between the counties of Chattahoochee and Stewart, be changed, so as to include in the county of Chattahoochee lot of land, number eighteen (18) 33rd District including the residence of William V. Collier, lot No. 29, 33rd District including residence of R. D. Sizemore, lot No. 14, including the residence of E. O. Brown, and lot No. 104, including the residence of Ross Lowe, each of said lots lying adjoining the county line of Chattahochee. Act of March 2, 1874, repealed in part. Act affected the residence of William V. Collier (now the residence of Alvy D. Harp), and lot No. 121, including the residence of R. D. Size-more, both in 33rd District, be and the same is hereby repealed, and so much of said Act. approved March 4, 1865, as changing the line between said counties, so as to include within county Chattahoochee lot Xo. 18. and lot No. 121, in the 33rd, District. Sec. II. Repeals conflicting laws-—Approved February 17, 1876. RAILROADS March 1, 1887 a petition to cross public roads in Chattahoochee County by Columbus Southern Ry. through its Attorney Henry R. Gietchius, was filed in office of ordinary from whence came the following. The within petition read and considered. Whereupon it is ordered that John Stephens, W. F. Molder and C. N. Howard are herein and hereby appointed a commission in the full power and authority to grant to the Columbus Southern Ry. Co. a right of way etc. James Castleberry, Ordinary. Chattahoochee Brick Co. was the contractor, J. W. English being president of the company. Messrs. George and Sam Par-rott of Atlanta directed the work; Sam Parrott who stayed here, being general manager. of interest and many people availed themselves of the opportunity to make these pleasurable trips. Passenger train service is still available in Chattahoochee County on this branch of the C. of Ga. Some of the non-stop fast trains are operated only during the winter, when tourists are going south. But the service of freight trains upon both railroads is still valued in parts of the county. POLITICAL AFFAIRS Before the War Between the States, the Whig party had strong adherents in Chattahoochee County; but after the decline of that party, with few exceptions, the white people here have belonged to the Democratic party, which was powerful even in 1859 when U. S. Senator Alfred Iverson wrote a letter about the Democratic candidate here. During reconstruction days, this county had its problems relating to local government, but they were solved more readily than in places where negroes joining the Republican party gained greater ascendency in political affairs. Some were assertive about their rights as free citizens, but the following story told by A. W. McGlaun illustrates the typical negro's idea about his right of franchise. Mr. McGlaun's father said during an election in Cusseta a negro asked to be directed to the place where he might cast his ballot to get forty acres of land and a mule. In reply he advised the man to put the ticket through a hole into a livery stable nearby. After doing as directed he returned home, a well pleased negro. It is told that a negro was actually elected to represent this county in the legislature but was never aware of the fact. The leading men of the county showed ability and discretion in controlling such situations as might have proved more troublesome under different management. There were comparatively few appeals to the military guardians of this section from negroes who believed themselves deprived of privileges they assumed to be theirs under the new regime. The greatest trouble experienced here while voting was unrestricted, arose after the Populist party became powerful. The rights and privileges of citizenship being beyond his ability to comprehend, voting to the negro meant the means of obtaining something he needed or desired, so naturally he voted the ticket offering the greater practical inducement. Tragedy in this county, as in other places shocked the people into considering saner methods of conducting political campaigns. After legislative measures, which restricted voting privileges were enacted by the state, only fifteen negroes could qualify as voters in this county. But with the constant advance of their educational privileges, and ownership of property, their voting status is undergoing proportional change. Another aggravating factor in the past troublous years was the sale of intoxicants. The records in the court house beginning with 1867 show petitions from all precincts of the county asking for license for certain men in those communities to sell intoxicating liquors. Local efforts to curb this evil had brought about a commendable change before national and state prohibition laws became effective. In fact, local option, when the people realized their duty and responsibility, paved the way for an educational campaign in temperance more effectve than coercive legislation. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Chattahoochee County 2nd Feb. 13, 1854-Mch, 23, 1861 3rd Mch. 23, 1861-Oct. 26, 1865 2nd Oct. 26, 1865-July 30, 1872 4th July 30, 1872-Aug. 25, 1931 3d Aug. 25, 1931-date (Acts 1853-54, p. 288; Confederate Records, I, p. 732 and Code 1860, p. 12; Confederate Records, IV, p. 146; Acts 1872, p. 12; Acts 1931, p. 46.) SENATORIAL DISTRICTS Chattahoochee County 24th July 2, 1861-date (Constitution 1861, art. II, sec. 2 and Confederate Records, 1, p 490) SUPERIOR COURT TRANSFERS CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY (Feb. 13, 1854) Chattahoochee Circuit, Feb. 13, 1854-Feb. 8, 1856 Pataula Circuit, Feb. 8, 1856-Dec. 6, 1860 Chattahoochee Circuit, Dec. 6, 1860-date (Acts 1853-54, p. 288; Acts 1855-56, p. 216; Acts 1860, p. 38) REPRESENTATIVES IN GA. LEGISLATURE FROM CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY CREATED FEB. 13, 1854 W. W. Shipp, J. B. Duncan, James Whittle, Elijah G. Raiford, Duncan H. Hurts, William A. McDougald, David G. Cody, J. M. Cook, James Whittle, Abb Wooldridge, LaFayette Harp, J. E. D. Shipp, J. C. F. McCook, W. A. Sapp, F. M. Gordy, W, K. Wilkinson, J. C. McCook, Chas. N. Howard, Jr., W. K. Schley, David J. Fussell, E. E. Cook, B. F. Bagley, L. Y. Tolbert, W. F. Cook, G. G. Gordy, Emmet F. Johnson, Chas. N. Howard, M. R. Hollis. SENATORS Dr. G. N. Howard, Representative of Chattahoochee Co. in present legislature (1931) says; "Prior to 1861 every county had a senator. In 1859 Gov. Brown recommended that they be reduced. In 1861 the state was divided into 44 senatorial districts which have since been increased to 51." Senators prior to 1861 1855-56—James M. Renfroe 1857-58—Isaac Webb 1859 —Wm. S. Johnson 1860-61—John S. Duncan After this county was placed in district with Marion and Muscogee, Chattahoochee's first senator was 1877—D. C. Cody 1882-83—Thomas DeWolf 1890-91—LaFayette Harp 1898-99—Leonidas McLester 1907-08—Dr. F. M. Gordy Dr. Gordy moved to Muscogee Co. and was re-elected there. 1909-10—Dr. F. M. Gordy of Muscogee 1915-16—C. C. Minter 1923-24—Emmett Johnson 1932—Dr. C. N. Howard COUNTY OFFICIALS Sheriffs W. W. Bussey (1854), (Mr. Wm. W. Bussey was brother of Dr. N. J. Bussey of Jamestown), Wm. Bagley (1858), Hyman Albritton Dept. S., Silas R. Brown, James G. Cobb, John G. Berry, Hyman Albritton, John T. Parham, S. M. Bagley, Edmund Oneal La Fayetee Harp, J. L. Roberts, F. M. Bagley, J. L. Howell, W. F. Cook, P. C. Howell, L. Harp, B. F. Bagley, W. W. Bagley (1895), L. Harp, H. S. Harp, R. I. Barbaree, A. S. Harp, J. D. McGlaun. Tax Collector Stephen Parker, Thos. W. Howell, Edmund Oneal, Thos. Christian, Green P. Morgan, Jas. T. Gordy, Hyman Albritton, J. H. Albritton, L. Harp, W. W. Wood, J. M. Davis, A. D. Harp, W. E. Murphy, F. V. Schley, W. D. Berry, Chas. E. Cook, A. D. Harp, S. J. McMurrain, M. F.Fielder, J. D. McCar-del, R. S. Cook (1914), Chas. B. Underwood, C. C. Howell, Moley Culpepper. County Surveyor Silas M. Grubbs, Jas. S. Allums, G. H. Sapp, W. A. Sapp, G. D. Allen, R. W. Christian, W. N. Austin, J. H. Austin. First Coroner Wm. S. Howard, H. G. Holder, coroner about 1900, G. A. Jackson 1910. Supt. of Roads for 1912 1104 D., J. D. McGlaun, 1108 D. W. H. Gafford, 787 D. C. C. Grissom, 678 D. W. H. Bagley, 1107 D. D. J. Phillips, 1153 D. P. E. Culpepper, 1106, D., W. C. Cooksey. Commissioners of Roads and Revenue 1913 E. M. Lightner, A. D. Culpepper, W. A. Weems, C. N. King 1915, W. H. Gafford 1916, O. C. Stephens 1916. W. A. McDougald took oath as Jusice of Peace, Feb. 1865, with this clause, "and that I will support the Constitution of the Confederate States and of this state, So help me, God." All names of J. P. selected at same time, making same affirmation. W. S. Howard, 1104D.; W. F. Lane 678D.; B. F. Matthews 678D.; Jas. E. Browning 787D.; Daniel Cordery 1107 D.; B. D. Williams 1107D.; J. R. Whipple 787D. Wm. A. Farley County Solicitor 1866; bond $10,000.00 Judges of Superior Court for Chattahoochee since 1854. Edmund W. Worrill, Martin J. Crawford, J. T. Willis, W. H. Martin, W. A. Little, W. B. Butt, Geo. P. Monroe, G. H. Howard, C. F. McGlaughlin. Clerks Sup. Court N. N. Howard, Hyam Albritton, Jas. H. McLester, W., R. Phelts, John T. Rogers, W. K. Wilkinson, W. A. Sapp, W. A. Farley, James Castleberry, F. M. Gordy, W. B. Osteen, J. F. Chastain. Clerks Inf. Court Ezekiel Walters, Myrick C. Lunsford, W. J. Lankford, N. N. Howard. Ordinary S. Dixon Harp, Jas. T, McNaughton, Elijah G. Raiford, Stephen W. Parker (1861), W. A. Farley, Jas. Castleberry, (Dr.) Frank M. Gordy, David J. Fussell, James H. Jones, Robt. N. Bagley, Hubert B. Howard, (Dr.) Frank M. Gordy, Mrs. E. B. Spivey. Treasurer W. W. Shipp (1854; bond $25,000.00; security T. F. Wooldridge and M. A. George. .E. G. Raiford, D. H. Sanders, Wm. P. Barbee, H. T. Woodall, G. M. Osteen, W. W. Wood, Hyman Albritton, G. M. Osteen, W. S. Howard, W. E. Miller, H. M Gordy, B. D. Williams. Tax Receiver William H. Askew, Matthew Bailey, Wm. M. Robertson, Henry A. Shipp, Jacob Parker, G. M. Osteen, S. D. Harp (both receiver and collector in 1862; bond $15,000.00), J. M. Cook, A. J. Austin, W. W. Wood, Jacob H. Cobb, W. B. Willis, F. M. Bagley, J. H. Cobb, W. B. Willis, J. P. Brooks, W. B. Willis, S. J. R. Patterson, B. F. Bagley, W. H. Moore, W. H. Underwood. J. A. Tyler, Geo. L. Austin, J. A. Tyler, E. E. Bentley. JUSTICES OF THE INFERIOR COURT CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY Created Feb. 13, 1854 Charles King, Mch. 11,1854-1856; Isaac Hill Webb, Mch. 11, 1854-1856; James S. Allums, Mch. 11, 854-1856; Hiram Fuller, Mch. 11, 1854-1856; Theophilus Sapp, Mch. 11, 1854?1856; Hilliard J. Williams, Mch. 14, 1856-Jan. 12, 1857; John S. Duncan, Apr. 21, 1856-Jan. 12, 1857; Samuel D. Harp Apr. 21, 1856-Jan. 12, 1857; Thomas Schley, Apr, 21, 1856-Jan. 12, 1857; Mark A. George, Apr. 21, 1856-Jan. 12, 1857; Robert C. Patterson, Jan. 12, 1857-1858; John F. Daniel, Jan. 12, 1857-1860; Thomas Schley, Jan. 12, 1857-Jan. 10, 1861; Bradford H. Clark, Oct. 19, 1857-1860; William B. Willis, Oct. 19,1857-Jan. 10, 1861; John S. Duncan, Feb. 24, 1858-Jan. 10, 1861; Wingfield W. Livingston, Feb. 15, 1860-Jan. 10,1861; William Davis, Feb. 15, 1860-Jan. 10, 1861; J. H. Lowe, Jan. 10, 1861-1862; Wright McCook, Jan. 10, 1861-Jan 28, 1865; Stephen W. Parker, Jan. 10, 1861-1861 res.; John Willis Hewell, Jna. 10, 1861-Jan. 23, 1865-1868; George H. Kelly, May 10, 1861-1862 res.; S. J. Austin, Apr. 21, 1862-Apr. 1865; Issac N. Johnson, Apr. 21, 1862-; Mark A. George, Nov. 4, 1862-Jan. 23, 1865; William Bagley, Jan. 23, 1865-1868; William B. Willis, Jan. 23, 1865-1866; Elijah Grout Raiford, Jan. 23, 1865-1866; Thomas L. Psalmonds. Jan. 23, 1865-Sept. 1, 1868; Simeon Dean, Mch. 26, 1866-; Nim-rod N. Howard, June 14, 1866-1868; LaFayette Harp, Feb. 16, 1867-1868. THINGS OF INTEREST IN CHATTAHOOCHEE Extract from article written for the Enquirer-Sun by J. S. S., March 30, 1902. "Cusseta which is the county seat of Chattahoochee County, is on the Seabord Air Line, nineteen miles from Columbus. The oldest inhabitant of Cusseta is found in the person of Mr. G. M. Osteen, who came here March 1st, 1831, with his father, Jesse Osteen, from Monroe County, Georgia. He was but two years of age at that time. (G. M. Osteen married Z A. Fussell in 1852). The old gentleman made a clearing and put up a log cabin on what is now the Ochillee road three quarters of a mile from the court house. Mr. G. M. Osteen, his son, has lived in the neighborhood ever since. Mr. Osteen likes to talk of those early days, and his reminiscences are extremely interesting. His father had moved from Monroe County because he complained of being "crowded" and wanted to settle in a country where he could have plenty of breathing room. In 1834, three other settlers, who, like the elder Mr. Osteen, have long since been gathered to their fathers, arrived in the neighborhood and made clearings. They were: Charlie King, father of Mr. Joseph King of Columbus and great uncle of Charlie King of Halloca; Joshua McCook, father of J. C. F. McCook, of Cusseta, (who is one of the most prominent men in the county), and Alexander Moss who died in 1857. One of the best known citizens of the county is the venerable sheriff LaFayette Harp, who, in all has been sheriff of the county nearly thirty years. He was senator from this district four years. Anther is Dr. F. M. Gordy, who for six years has been both clerk and Ordinary of Chattahoochee, and who is conceded to be one of the best officers in the state. Mr. W. E. Miller, the excellent treasurer of the county, does not rely altogether upon his office for his living, for he has a large blacksmith shop, in which he himself is an indefatigable worker. BANK OF CUSETA June 10, 1907, Mrs. Louise Albritton and Mrs. Mollie Wilkinson of Cusseta, Ga. sold to the Bank of Cusseta part of lot 81 where a brick building was erected by this bank, which was one of those affiliated with the Bankers Trust Company. The original subscribers to the capitol stock which consisted of 250 shares were J. S. Brewer, C. E. Cook, W. F. Cook, David J. Fussell, F. M. Gordy, J. J. Gordy, Thos. A. Gordy, R. L. Harp, S. A. J. Harp, C. N. Howard, Cr., J. B. Howell. S. D. McMurrian, W. D. Manley (Atlanta), B. B. Miller, C. C. Minter, H. G. Moulder, A. S. Harp W. B. Osteen, J. A. Sasser, Spivey and Patterson, John Stephens, J. R. Tumlin, Jr., W. S. Witham (Atlanta). The Bank of Cusseta prospered and was a valuable asset to the business interests of the county until July 1926, when, with this group of affiliates, it was closed and adjudged legally insolvent. The building in which this defunct bank was housed was destroyed by fire in 1930. INTERESTING AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENTS IN THIS COUNTY In Redbone Dist. and the community around Harmony church resided many farmers who, by industry and economy acquired a competence. Many had small truck farms and found a ready market for all produce in Columbus. As on the larger plantations these farmers raised the staple products, but they began applying diversified methods before the large landowners, dependent upon tenant farmers (usually negroes) for the cultivation of the soil, could consider any radical change. But scientific methods of farming, under the supervision of the Farm Demonstration Agents sent out by the. Extension Dept. of the State Agriculural College, had been practiced in this neighborhood for several years before these lands were included on that vast tract forming the reservation. Two brothers who belong to the thriftiest people in this country, the Pennsylvania Dutch, came South and chose to buy a farm which many considered practically worthless—but which they turned into a paying proposition, by using scientific methods in rebuilding the soil and by proper rotaton of crops. One of the brothers did not remain in this county many years but the other, S. P. Kissick, who married and stayed at this place until it was purchased by the government, made such a success of this farm, that it was a subject of discussion whenever farmers met. Mr. Kissick says that this soil responded to proper treatment more readily and more prolifically than any other he has seen in all his travels over many eastern and southern states. B. F. Psalmonds and others, combining industrious habits and native common sense accomplished results creditable to anyone— with or without training in scientific methods of farming. In 1914, when agrcultural and domestic activity had reached the stage that friendly rivalry gave the incentive for exhibiting all products which approximated perfection, fairs were instituted at Harmony and Cusseta, and the exhibits awarded prizes or favorable mention were then carried to Columbus to be placed in competition with the best products from many communities in Muscogee Co. At this time a Georgia products dinner under the supervision of Mrs. Kissick was served at the hotel in Cusseta with girls from the communities surrounding Harmony and Good Hope churches serving this dinner to the guests. The canning of fruits, vegetables and meats received fresh impetus at this time and while ordinary methods were used, an inviting assortment of finished products shone forth through their glass containers. Later, canning outfits and pressure cookers supplanted the more antiquated equipment which produced such tempting results. Classes in domestic science naturally accompanied this enthusiastic outburst of interest in the farm home, just as today a county that has no resident health nurse, is visited by one at regular intervals, because the people are awakening to the need of being well and preventing sickness and disease in a measure never dreamed of before. Among those at Harmony making a success of the exhibitions of farm products, excellent cooking and fine needlework were the Dillard, Schley, Tolbert, Parkman, Layfield, Van Horn and Psalmond families—in fact, one or more members of all families living nearby gave assistance of real value in the consummation of their plans. Mrs. R. W. Stephens (now, living in Columbus), took an active part in promoting these fairs in Chattahoochee as did Mrs. C. N. Howard, Mrs. C. C. Minter, Mrs. T. A. Gordy, Mrs. E. M. Lightner, Mrs. W. B. Osteen, Miss Luya Brewer and others. Mrs. Howard was president of the Woman's Club under the auspices of which the fair was held at Cusseta. She says Mr. James, the Farm Dem. Agent who was here at that time, paid $125 for the bale of cotton raised by the Woman's Club on the land forming part of the school campus. She recalls the splendid agricultural exhibit brought by C. H. Watkins from the O. C. Bullock plantation. Additional Comments: From: HISTORY OF CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY, GEORGIA By N. K. Rogers Dedicated to KASIHITA CHAPTER U. D. C. and all worthy descendants of the County's first settlers. Copyright 1933 by N. K. ROGERS PRINTED BY COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. COLUMBUS, GA. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/chattahoochee/history/other/gms455miscella.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 27.3 Kb