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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Edna Clack Woodchippy@AOL.Com ==================================================================== William Raleigh Clack Journal 1870's - Part 3 ---------- Part 3 of the W R Clack Journals 1870's - An Account of Sales of the personal property of Elizabeth Rogers, dec'd, on the 16th & 17th day of Nov, 1877 Or see Elizabeth Newport Nov., 1877, J.F.M. NEWPORT 1 meal sack $0.25 1 slate .15 1 fine quilt 5.40 1 ..... towels .40 1 bed blanket 2.60 1 trunk 2.25 1 family Bible 5.00 note $16.05 G. W. FRAZIER 48 cabbage heads $2.40 1 crout (kraut?) tub .50 1 hillside plow 2.05 1 1/2 bu wheat 1.72 1/2 2 fat hogs 426 lbs. 19.17 1 wash kettle & pot hooks 2.90 1 sausage mill .45 1 lot soap 128 lbs. 3.20 1 crock .15 1 fire shovel & tongs .30 1 candle stick .05 36 1/2 yds of carpet 19.43 bed tick 1.25 1 table cloth 1.00 1 glass lantern .05 1 sausage horn .10 Total $54.72 1/2 (end of page) NEXT PAGE ELD Z. ROSE, Nov., 1877 2 iron renches (wrenches?) $0.30 1 loom & apparatus 2.80 1 tub for pickling pork .80 1 jug .20 2 small jars .15 1 half round table 1.10 2 bottles note .35 total $5.70 SAM'L & J. W. EAST 1 spinning wheel $0.70 1 old bucket & can .10 1 milk churn .25 2 small jars .10 1 bread trey .15 1 knife box .35 1 salt seller & pepper box .20 1 dish .15 1 qt cup .05 1 coffee pot .45 5 table forks .15 7 table spoons .25 1 milk strainer .10 1 meal sifter .20 4 tea spoones .10 1 pr. pot hooks & bread trey .10 1 table & kitchen desk .75 1 large tin can .30 6 chairs .70 1 large jar & crock, 1 coffee mill .40 1 bed stead 2.55 1 small skillet & glass lamp .15 1 umbrella & oil can .50 Note $8.75 (end of page) NEXT PAGE WM. R. CLACK, Nov. 16, 1877 2 pitch forks $0.60 lot old plank .25 1 large tub .25 1 oven lead .05 1 wash kettle 1.50 1 crock & milk pitcher .15 1 meal sack .50 1 shugar bowl .15 1 set knives & forks .70 1 muffin pan .28 1 large jar .30 4 glass jars .40 lot hay 1.17 1 grind stone .85 1 small barrel .65 1 jug & oil .05 2 lbs. pepper .30 1 box garment patterns .50 2 coverlets 2.00 1 bed & bed stead 13.65 1 clock 4.10 1 counterpain 2.00 1 satchel .55 1 box & contuose (?) .15 1 lot thread .20 1 Hymn Book .25 lot cow feed .05 1 pig 1.00 total $36.19 THOMAS RODDY 1877 1 slop tub $0.20 pd. to (G) $0.20 (end of page) NEXT PAGE Nov. 16, 1877, J. C. ABEL 2 mattocks & D. tree $0.35 1 keg & lard .35 1 slate .15 2 sleys .25 3 rolls wall paper .05 1 box gate bolts .95 Paid $2.10 JESSEE STINECIPHER 182 1/2 ft plank $1.36 1/2 2 crocks .35 1 old saddle .15 1 large jar .35 1 oil can .10 1 flax hackel .10 paid $1.00 $2.41 1/2 JACK ROOS (Ross, my gr-grandfather--ECS) 1 old sawmill saw $0.70 1 pewter basin .51 1 wooden bowl .35 1 lot old irons .20 2 tin buckets .20 7 bu sweet potatoes 2.87 1 pillow case .25 1 shirt .30 1 towel .33 2 set window blinds .16 2 set window blinds .33 1 bolster case & 2 pillow cases .41 1 bed blanket 2.25 total $8.86 W. L. Dyke 184 ft. sheeting plank $0.46 1 mare & bridle 58.75 Note $59.21 (end of page) NEXT PAGE CARTER HICKEY Nov. 16, 1877 2 hoes $0.25 2 iron wedges .50 1 pr drawing chins & hames 1.10 1 barrel .05 1 fly trap .10 Paid to (G) $2.00 L. J. HINDS 4 meal sacks $0.30 1 wooden bowl .20 1 fly brush pd. to G .10 1 side saddle 10.50 lot old carpet .50 wash bowl & pitcher 1.10 2 bells .45 1 chart, Christ from manger to cross .35 1 pr goggles .06 1 old writing desk .25 Note $13.21 ARCH McCALEB 2 single trees & 1 clevis $0.20 2 calves 6.60 1 horse 53.25 1 sheep skin 1.00 1 basket .20 masketoe bar 1.30 1 bed blanket 1.80 1 counterpaine 2.45 2 hand towels .50 Note $67.30 (end of page) NEXT PAGE J. M. RODDY Nov. 16, 1877 30 1/2 bu corn $13.72 1/2 1 milk cow 15.50 1 bread tray .15 1 pr. pot hooks .10 1 stone jar & lard 1.15 Note $30.62 1/2 JOHN RODDY 1 wagon sheet $0.50 1 thermometer .50 Paid (G) $1.00 W. F. & R. C. RODDY 1 rocking chair $0.95 1 lounge 4.00 1 bureau 10.00 1 half round table 1.00 1 chart (R. E. LEE) .25 1 chart Holy Families .40 Note $16.60 GEORGE RODDY 1 bed $10.60 Note $10.60 W. H. McCAIN 7 tin cups $0.15 3 pewter dishes .15 6 stool chairs .95 1 can & oil .50 4 1/2 lbs leather 2.81 1/4 1 towel & pillow case .31 1 fuse rope .15 1 chart (George Washington) .20 Note $5.22 1/4 (end of page) NEXT PAGE JAMES & N. B. JOHNSON set check lines $1.60 373 binds of fodder 3.73 10 hogs 27.87 1 scything cradle 1.00 2 crocks .30 1 plow point .60 10 glass jars 1.00 1 bucket white lead 1.30 5 set garment patterns .85 6 3/4 bu irish potatoes 2.02 1/2 1 spirit level 1.40 pr table clothes 1.35 1 candle stand 1.30 powder .25 bullet molds .05 horse themes .10 1/2 1 tape line .25 Note $44.78 ADAM KIRKLAND 1 milk pale $0.10 1 honey stand .25 2 meal sacks .80 1 cupboard 6.00 candle molds .15 1 bed blanket 2.30 (Jas. Johnson gave) Note $9.45 J. J. KRICHBAUM 1 crout (kraut) tub $0.40 1 lot tow .10 Paid to G. $0.50 (end of page) R.L. GARRISON Nov. 16, 1877 1 shovel plow $0.50 2210 Boards at .15 1/2 per 100 3.42 1/2 420 Boards at .16 per 100 .67 520 Boards at .19 1/2 per 100 1.01 1/2 28 gals sorghum at .40 per gal 11.20 1 molasses barrel .60 118 lbs salt at .01 1/4 per lb. 1.47 1/2 1 brass kettle .65 1 dish pan .10 1 glass dish .13 1 water bucket .15 1 fire shovel & tongs .55 1 small kettle & flesh fork .35 2 nail drawers .05 1 meat chest .50 1 wash tub .65 6 chairs 2.15 3 chairs .60 1 tin trunk & churn dash .25 1 crock .15 1 lb. alspice .10 1 lb. ginger .15 1 small basket .05 1 wash pan .05 1 basket & thread .40 1 coverlead 1.00 1 table cloth 1.35 1 large willow basket .25 1 wash stand 2.50 3 boxes green paint .21 1 chart (Christ, Resurrection) .20 950 shingles at $1.75 per 1000 1.66 1 gal measure & 2 funnels .77 24 bu corn at .22 per bu. 5.28 total $39.13 (end of page) NEXT PAGE M.C.R. THOMPSON 1 two horse wagon $50.00 1 honey bowl 1.05 1 set plates .90 5 plates .55 5 tea cups and 1 saucer .40 5 tea cups and 4 saucers .47 2 tea cups and 3 saucers .15 3 glass tumblers .35 1 dinner bell .35 3 plates .15 1 dish .16 1 large dish .90 1 molasses pitcher .30 1 cook stove 13.50 spring balances .65 2 oil cloths .46 dye stuff .10 1 saw set & candle snuffers .30 1 pr. shears .75 2 set andirons .60 1 gold pen, silver extension case .42 54 bu. Rust corn at .43 1/2 per bu. 23.42 Total $96.00 I.S. ROBBS 1 bed $8.75 1 bedstead 2.00 1 bible .60 Total Note $11.35 SAMUEL BAKER 2 jars $0.10 1 smoothing iron .25 Paid to G. $0.35 (end of page) NEXT PAGE M. C. CLACK 1 set britch bands (paid C) $1.50 1750 shingles at $2.50 per 1000 4.37 1/2 Note $4.37 1/2 S.G. CLACK 1 glass dish $0.25 1 churn dash .25 1 keg & fruit .40 2 bowls .20 Paid to C. $1.10 HANNAH HARMON 1 horse colar $0.55 1 coverlet 1.00 1 hair brush .10 1 counterpaine 2.05 (Receipted for) $3.70 JAS. BELL 1 center draft plow $9.25 1 lot plank .50 Note $9.75 JACK BELL 1 cow $15.00 Note $15.00 HENRY RHEA 1 rifle gun $9.00 Note $9.00 W.C. Thompson bullet molds $0.10 Paid to G. $0.10 (end of page) NEXT PAGE J.C. HOLLOMAN 4 1/2 lbs leather $2.92 1/2 1 coverlet 1.75 1 quilt .50 1 quilt 4.00 1 quilt 2.85 1 quilt 2.75 1 pr. table cloth's 1.25 Note $16.02 1/2 J.D. GILLIAM 1 keg $0.25 1 bu. gum .05 1 basket .10 Paid to G. $0.40 B.C. McCALEB jug $0.25 Paid to G. $0.25 A.J. Gibson 72 ft. plank at .60 per 100 $0.43 Paid (G.) $0.43 AMT cash on hand Green Backs $5.00 Silver 1.60 Copper .04 Claims Good an acc't against W.L. Dyke, due 1877 $0.50 Paid (C) Total amount $598.51 (end of page) NEXT PAGE INVENTORY OF PROPERTY NOT SOLD 1 old ax, 1 reap hook, 2 pr. cotton dards & a few lbs.iron SUPPLEMENT Report of sales made on the 19th of July, 1878 Robt. Bell 1 cook stove $5.25 A. Kirkland 1 pr. cotton cards .10 W.H. Selvidge 1 pr. cotton cards .25 G.W. Frazier 1 piece of steel .10 G.W. Frazier 1 side of harness leather 2.75 W.R. Clack 17 lbs iron .21 R.L. Garrison 1 old ax .10 Total $8.76 an acc't against A. Caleb $1.00 Total of last sale $9.76 Total of 1st. sale $598.51 Grand total $608.27 $161.95 Amt for distribution $446.32 1880, Oct. 11 We find on settlement with the court that we are entitled to the following credits viz, To our commission $36.50 To W.W. Frazier medical treatment 75.50 E. Newport estate Dr. to Asa Newport estate 6.65 for 1 set tombstones 20.50 J.F.M. Newport for surveying dower 4.00 see next page (end of page) NEXT PAGE brought forward $149.45 taxes for the year 1877 4.50 J.C. Abel 2 days as auctioneer 3.00 Jas. Johnson 2 days clerking 2.00 S.G. Clack 2 days clerking 2.00 County court clerk's fees 1.00 County court clerk's fees 2.00 total $163.95 Oct. 11, 1880, The amt for distribution $446.32 The amt of 1 share $40.57 5/11 The amt sold from the mills and gin on the 19th. of July & the thirty first day of Aug, 1878 $108.94 We are entitled to the following credits viz, Our commission $6.50 Paid McCain for repairs on mill 3.12 Total $9.62 The amt for distribution $99.32 the amt of 1 share $9.03 end of page) NEXT PAGE NOTE: Granville Hurst was the brother of Freeman Hurst who married Susan Margaret Clack, daughter of Francis Marion Clack (1823-1895) >From their tombstones: Granville Hurst Sept. 17, 1838 Mar 2, 1883 Mary Elizabeth (King - EC) July 15, 1846 Nov. 14, 1884 Wife of Granville Hurst The 1880 Rhea Census shows the following as children: John 6, Earnest 3, William 2, and Addie 5 months. The children stayed some time with WR & Sabria Clack after the death of their mother. They were later sent to their Uncle Maryville Hurst in Texas. One of the boys came back to Tennessee to visit the old home place and his parents graves after he was grown. (as noted in his Diary and stories passed down through the generations.) end of note-EC State of Tennessee, Rhea County, Guardian's Report #1 April, 1885 The following is a true list of the real & personal property belonging to the minor heirs of Granville & Mary E (King -EC)Hurst‚ which has come into my possession as their guardian. REAL ESTATE 1 tract of land lying in the 2nd. civil district of Rhea County,Tenn., containing 130 acres, assessed valuation $800.00 (end of page) NEXT PAGE PERSONAL ESTATE An acc't against W.R. Clack due Jany 1885 $10.00 An acc't against A.N. Stinecipher due Jany 1885 $0.15 2 horses, 1 old wagon, 2 pr. gears, 1 turning plow, 2 bull ..plows, 1 harrow, 2 hoes, 1 mattock, 2 scythe and cradles, 2 planes, 2 augurs, 1 grind stone, 1 iron wedge, 1 cow bell, 20 yds of old carpet, 1 G.W. Fair Policy, half interest in an old mower, third interest in an old corn sheller, and 3 small stack of hay. I also find that the said Hurst Estate is Dr.to W.M. Wilson due by note Mar. 10th., 1880 $24.25 with a Cr. $3.63 Dec. 5th, 1884 To Daly & Smith for 2 sets of tombstones due Sept 1st., 1885 $31.20 I, W.R. Clack do certify that the above statements are correct. No 1st, Acc't of sales of personal property By order of the court on 28th of Feby 1885-I sold to the highest bidder on six months time, without interest 3 small stacks of hay for $21.00 and 1 lot grass seed for $5.00 (end of page) NEXT PAGE Inventory and an account of sales of the personal property of the minor heirs of Granville & Mary E. Hurst dec'd, on the 22nd day of August 1885--by W.R. Clack guardian-- Joseph Smith 1 iron wedge & pick $0.15 Joseph Smith 1 plow & 2 single trees cash .15 S.G. Clack 2 hoes .10, 2 pitchforks .30, 1 pr. plow gears .50, 1 mowing scythe .25, 1 grindstone .30, half interest in mowing machine 6.00. Note for $7.45 James Johnson 1 plow and stock .25, 1 plow and stock .10, 1 scythe and cradle .50. N.B. Johnson 1 wagon $8.25 W.F. McCarrol No. 20 center draft plow $3.00. 1 pr. plow gears .50, 1 scythe and cradle .75, 1 harrow 2.00, Note $6.25 Hiram Donalson 1 pr wagon harness $0.65 Jonathan Talent 2 dirt shovels .75, old irons .05. Cash $0.80 Jack Roose (Ross) 2 old mattocks .20, 2 planes .55. Cash $0.55 H.B. Clack 1 chisel, cash $0.15 (end of page) NEXT PAGE Continued, inventory and an account of sales Newt Moulton 2 old augers, Cash $0.15 Wright McFalls 1 Fair Policy, cash $2.10 C.W. Haley and E.T. Ingram 2 horses (note) $160.00 (W.M. Wilson is security for Haley & Ingram.) The notes are all due six months from the day of sale. Total amt of notes $182.80 Total amt of cash paid $4.90 Grand total of 2nd sale $187.70 (signed) W. R. Clack, Guardian I also sold the present year's hay crop, 11250 lbs for $56.25 cash Total amt of sales $269.95 DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 1885 Paid for plow attachments & gearing $1.90 paid for smith work 3.05 paid for harvesting grass 10.00 paid for bailing hay & c 14.25 paid for 1 return R. Road ticket to Chattanooga 3.10 paid for wagon & team 5 1/2 days gathering corn 9.00 paid for 2 sets of tombstones to Daly & Smith 31.20 paid for wright on T-stones .25 paid for hauling and seting up T-stones 1.50 paid for sulphur .25 paid to A. N. Stinecipher (on W. M. Wilson's note)20.65 Total $95.15 Dec. 31st., 1885 see next page (end of page) NEXT PAGE CONTINUED FROM THE PRECEDING PAGE Jan 4th., 1886, the court allows W. R. Clack guardian twenty (20) dollars as compensation for his services for the year 1885. $20.00 Amt of disbursements brought forward $95.15 total disbursements for 1885 $115.15 Total amt chargeable with for 1885 $280.10 Jan 4, total amt charged with on settlement $164.95 Jan. 6, 1886 The Hurst Estate Dr. To cash, taxes for 1885 on realty $6.24 To amt paid for 3 days work cleaning off meadow 2.25 Mar. To amt paid for making 315 rails 2.35 to amt paid for hauling rails 1 1/4 days 2.50 to amt paid for 19 1/4 bu seed oats 7.70 July to amt paid for cutting and taking up grass 15.40 Sept., to amt paid for shelling & measuring corn 7.25 Oct. 13, to amt paid for Robinson & Locke for baling hay 16.25 to amt paid for hauling 1 load of wood for engine .75 to amt paid for 4 days work 3.00 to amt paid for 17 meals while baling hay 2.55 to amt paid for making a water gate 1.00 Total $67.24 To amount paid for taxes for the year 1886 6.80 total $74.54 (end of page) NEXT PAGE An account of things sold in the year 1886, from the Hurst heirs farm and amt for the same. One lot of loose hay $3.00 167 1/2 bu corn 75.35 20 doz. oats 2.50 65 bales of hay (112 lbs per bale) 41.15 Received for pasturage 3.00 Total Receipts for 1886 125.50 Total Disbursements for 1886 74.04 Amount due Wards $50.96 Amt of cash in my hand at last report $164.95 Jan 3, 1887, making now in my hands $215.91 $25.00 was allowed me by the court for services as guardian in the year 1886. $25.00 Leaving me chargeable with on settlement $190.91 INVENTORY JAN 3, 1887, I have on hand 64 bales of hay and about 120 bu rent(rust?) corn & few dozen of oats not sold at this date (signed) W.R Clack, Guardian. Jan 2, 1888, Report for the year 1887 Received from Acuff & Kile et al for 64 bales of hay $38.40 >From C. Smith et al for 120 bu corn 55.20 >From L. Sanders et al for 15 1/2 bu oats 5.45 total $99.05 interest on notes (This I did not report $16.05) Paid out for measuring corn, threshing oats & delivering hay 4.50 Total $94.55 Rec'd for 1/3 interest in old corn sheller .50 Rec'd for an old plow attachment .50 Court allowed me for 1887 $20.00 see next page (end of page) NEXT PAGE W. R. CLACK GUARDIAN of the Hurst heirs Nov. 5th., 1888, On final settlement with the Court Nov. 5th.,1888. Dr. To Personality $246.46 To Amount of Interest 42.50 To 1st Note on Real Estate 441.50 To 2nd Note on Real Estate 454.28 To Balances on ............. paid down 3.53 Total $1188.27 Cr. by amt allowed me by the court for the year 1888 $30.00 Atty's fees 5.00 Expenses to Dayton 1.50 County Clerk's fees 9.00 total $45.50 Nov. 5th., 1888, leaving a balance due my wards $1142.77 I transferred said property as ordered by the County Court of Rhea County, Tenn., to Maryville Hurst, guardian in Texas and took his receipt for $1142.77 Nov. 13, 1888, three hundred dollars in cash $300.00 Nov. 26, 1888, 1 note against M. Hurst $115.56 Nov. 26, 1888, 1 note against W. H. Johnson $110.61 Nov. 28, 1888 three hundred dollars in cash $300.00 (end of page) NEXT PAGE INVENTORY and an account of sales of the real and personal property of Micajah Clack dec'd, on the 9th day of Dec, 1886, at public sale for division among his heirs, by his executors under his will. Back to Micajah Clack Jessee Stinecipher Real Estate 276 acres more or less, on 1 and 2 years time with interest from date of sale $2400.00 (paid) Personal Property was sold on six months time Amy & James Johnson 1 bed, bedstead & bed clothing $11.25 3 quilts and 1 coverlet 1.20 1 brass kettle .25 1 dinner pot .25 1 stone jar & table 1.20 1 clock $1.00 & 1 skillet 1.10 1 cow and calf (pd. W.R.) 13.00 Total $28.25 D.J. Clack 1 bed & bed clothing $7.45 3 quilts, 1 counterpane & 1 coverlet 2.25 1 sausage mill 1.15 1 dish, 1 large bowl & sugar bowl .65 1 wash kettle, 1 smoothing iron/skillet 1.80 1 cupboard 3.25 Total $16.55 Jan, 1877, candle molds .15 Sabria C. Clack 2 pillows, 5 quilts & 1 counterpane $4.80 1 cook stove & bread tray 1.15 1 dining table & fall leaf table 1.25 1 small table 2.05 1 lot cups & saucers & 4 plates .30 1 old cupboard .80 1 small wash kettle & baker & lead .80 1 harrow & stretchers .30 1 bureau 3.00 1 pr andirons .35 remnant of Smith tools 2.25 half interest in sewing machine 5.00 1 small trunk & clothes brush .70 2 chains & 1 hog 3.00 20 bu corn 8.00 20 bu corn 8.20 26 balance 10.55 1 loom & apparatus 1.00 1 half bu measure & looking glass .40 Total $53.90 E.K. Stout 1 jug (pd S.G.) $0.05 S. Phillips 1 barrel & 1 lard stand (pd S.G.) $0.35 Jesse Stinecipher 20 bu. corn (pd to S.G.) $8.20 (end of page) NEXT PAGE W.R.S. Thompson 40 bu. corn (note) $16.40 Paid Feby 22nd., 1888 Aaron Ray 2 hogs Note 11.55 (paid) John Roddy 1 hog Pd $2.00 Dec. 9, 1886, Amount of cash on hand Green Backs $40.00 Gold 197.50 Silver 17.00 paid E.K. Stout witness fee 1.50 leaving balance $253.00 CLAIMS GOOD 1 note on J. C. Abernathy & Sons due Feby 19th., 1885 $75.00 Cr. on said note $35.00 Feby 18th., 1886 = (Paid Jan. 1887, to WRC) $47.00 1 note on William Hashbarger due Feby 21st., 1885, $35.00 W.M. Wilson security, = (Paid Jan 1887, to SGC) $39.00 1 note on A. J. Gibson due July 21st., 1884, S.G. Clack, security $100.00 Cr. on said note $50.00 August 20th., 1884. (paid April 8th., 1887, to WRC) $58.40 (end of page) NEXT PAGE Inventory continued 1 note on N. B. Johnson due Feby 5th., 1885 $34.22 1 note on R. F. Cooke due Jan 22nd., 1886, $40.00 Paid Feby 22., 1887 to WRC $42.60 1 note on F. N. & J. P. Moulton due Feby 20th., 1886 $55.00 Paid April 20th., 1887 to WRC $58.75 Dec 9 An account against S. G. Clack $56.05 Dec 9 An account against J. L. Ramsey $6.10 This inventory was delivered to the Court on the 1st Monday in March, 1887. (signed) W. R. Clack On the 16th of April 1888 We made final settlement with the Court in the M.C. Clack Estate and find we are charged with the following viz; Real Estate $2400.00 Amount cash on hand $253.00 Amt of Notes $351.00 Amt of sales of Personality $138.80 Total Real & Personal $3142.80 We are entitled to the following credits viz; To W. M. Wilson, M. D. for medical service $40.50 continued on next page (end of page) NEXT PAGE continued from last page To Daly & Smith for 1 set Tomb Stones $16.20 To tax on Realty for 1886 12.75 Total Indebtedness $69.45 Commission $62.85 Clerk's fees 7.00 Total $139.30 Leaving a balance due the heirs to the amt of $3003.50 or to each share $333.72 2/9 With the addition of the interest on the real estate which was paid and receipted for in full, and said receipts were filed with the County Court Clerk for Rhea County, Tenn on the 16th day of April 1888. Signed W.R. Clack, Executor. (end of page) NEXT PAGE It is an agreeable sight to perceive the unparalled embarrassment of an harassed pedler gauging the symmetry of a peeled pear with a poniard, regardless of the innuendoes of the lillies of cervlean hue. Give me your judgement of the orthography. This March 6th 1919. W. R. Clack (Even though this has W.R. Clack signed to it, it definitely is not his hand writing---EC) (end of page) End of the Micajah Clack Estate Settlement