Old Fiddlers Contest Jan. 2, 1903, Henderson Co, Texas Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Bunny Shumate Freeman ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Old Fiddlers Contest Jan. 2, 1903, Henderson Co, Texas Copyright © 2002 by Bunny Shumate Freeman. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. Fourls1223@aol.com *********************************************************************** Athens Weekly Review Jan. 2, 1903 The Old Fiddlers Contest The old Fiddlers contest was pulled off at the Court House Wednesday night. Only a small house was present and the promoters barely made expenses. The following contestants were present and participated: M. J. Hendley, J. B. Gauntt, W. L. Faulk, Zack Davis, T. A. Hancock, G. H. Scott, John Watson and E. L. Gasaway. Two of the awarding committee Dr. Carothers and A. C. Hart failing to appear, Hon. M. H. Gossett of Kaufman and J. C. Wood were appointed in their places. The commmittee awarded the prizes as follows: First, a gold watch to T. A. Hancock; Second prize a hat to Zack Davis; Third prize, a pair of shoes to Judge Faulk; Fourth prize, a years subscription to the REVIEW, to M. J. Hendley and Fifth prize same as fourth to John Watson. Mr. Gossett spoke for the committee and stated that the prizes were awarded by a majority vote not by a unanimous one. Misses Bettie Miller, Fannie Stirman and Nellie Garrett played a trio that was applauded and encored. Miss Callie Deen gave a piano solo that was encored. Miss Pearlie Miller played a piano solo which was applauded. The affair passed off very pleasantly and the crowd seemed to enjoy the music by the old fiddlers immensely. Submitted by Bunny Shumate Freeman March 3, 2002