1 Volume 41, Issue 11 Sandra J Stacey, Editor November 2018 THE CORNSHELLER Newsletter of the Montgomery County Historical Society Officers: President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Nell Wooten Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brenda Harper Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Ferrell Correspondence Secretary . . . . . .Carolyn Vann Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Harris Historical: County Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor Williams County Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Hastings Johnson County Genealogist . . . . . . . . . . .Gail Longton Members at Large: David Kanervo Ken Grambihler James Long ***All programs meet on the 3 rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise stated. All regular meetings will be held at the Civic Center located in the Veterans’ Plaza 2018 HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMS Nov 19 Ron Grayson , "Cultural Resources of Ft. Campbell" Dec. 17 Christmas Program Veterans Plaza Civic Center Catered dinner by Choppin' Block Montgomery County Archives Steamboat Exhibit The Montgomery County Archives now has on display a new exhibit titled Steamers on the Cumberland. The exhibit centers on a Wood Book from the Steamer General Anderson currently on loan to the Archives. This log book tracked purchases of wood used to fuel the steamer on trips up and down the Cumberland. Built in 1861 by Captain William Mills in Pittsburg, the General Anderson was in operation during the Civil War and was used by both the Confederate and Union armies at different times. Initially the Confederates used the steamer to transport troops and munitions until it was commandeered by Federal soldiers following the fall of Fort Donelson. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the steamer returned to commercial use, but the damage sustained in the war remained visible. The General Anderson was eventually dismantled in 1875 when it was no longer profitable to oper- ate the steamboat. If you would like to learn more about the General Anderson and steamboats on the Cumberland River, come check out our new exhibit Steamers on the Cumberland. You can also view our seasonal exhibit Mourning in Greenwood on the history of Greenwood Cemetery.
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Volume 41, Issue 11 Sandra J Stacey, Editor November 2018
THE CORNSHELLER Newsletter of the Montgomery County
Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Ferrell Correspondence Secretary . . . . . .Carolyn Vann Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Harris Historical: County Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eleanor Williams County Archivist . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Hastings Johnson County Genealogist . . . . . . . . . . .Gail Longton Members at Large: David Kanervo
Ken Grambihler James Long
***All programs meet on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Unless otherwise stated.
All regular meetings will be held at the Civic Center located in the Veterans’ Plaza
2018 HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMS
Nov 19 Ron Grayson , "Cultural Resources of Ft. Campbell" Dec. 17 Christmas Program Veterans Plaza Civic Center Catered dinner by Choppin' Block
Montgomery County Archives Steamboat Exhibit
The Montgomery County Archives now has on display a new exhibit titled Steamers on the Cumberland. The exhibit centers on a Wood Book from the Steamer General Anderson currently on loan to the Archives. This log book tracked purchases of wood used to fuel the steamer on trips up and down the Cumberland. Built in 1861 by Captain William Mills in Pittsburg, the General Anderson was in operation during the Civil War and was used by both the Confederate and Union armies at different times. Initially the Confederates used the steamer to transport troops and munitions until it was commandeered by Federal soldiers following the fall of Fort Donelson. In the aftermath of the Civil War, the steamer returned to commercial use, but the damage sustained in the war remained visible. The General Anderson was eventually dismantled in 1875 when it was no longer profitable to oper-ate the steamboat.
If you would like to learn more about the General Anderson and steamboats on the Cumberland River, come check out our new exhibit Steamers on the Cumberland. You can also view our seasonal exhibit Mourning in Greenwood on the history of Greenwood Cemetery.
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Descendants of Samuel "Sam"' Bumpus Continued from Oct.
Samuel "Sam"' Bumpus was born on 16 Jun 1825 in Montgomery CO TN, died on 5 Jan 1898 in Montgomery CO at age 72, and was buried in Brame Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. Samuel married Lucy Drane Jones, daugh-ter of Benjamin Jones and Francis Harris, on 10 Dec 1845 in Montgomery CO TN. Lucy was born on 15 Nov 1825 in Montgomery CO TN, died on 9 Nov 1907 in Montgomery CO TN at age 81, and was buried on 10 Nov 1907 in Brame Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. They had children: Nancy Frances "Nan," John Benjamin, Samuel Hugh, Missouri Elizabeth, Mary W., Laura F., Elnora, and James Alexander "Alex."
In the last issue we left off with Clarice Bumpus daughter of Clayton Bumpus, granddaughter of Samuel Hugh Bumpus and great granddaughter of Samuel “Sam” Bumpus. She married Roy Elmo Blankenship next on 17 Aug 1921 in Dickson CO TN. The marriage ended in divorce on 23 Sep 1941. Roy was born on 2 Feb 1890 in Bellsburg, Dickson CO TN, died on 19 Mar 1958 in Bellsburg, Dickson CO TN at age 68, and was bur-ied in Mt. Liberty Cemetery, Dickson CO TN. They had children: Elizabeth Ann, Clarice Kathleen, Robert Roy, Charles Edward, Aubrey Lee, Thomas Albert, James "Jimmy" Phillip, and Mary Francis Clarice’s child # 6 Maj. Thomas Albert Blankenship Sr. was born on 22 Nov 1931 in Bellsburg, Dickson CO TN, died on 22 May 2015 in Nashville, Davidson CO TN at age 83, and was buried in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Pegram, Cheatham CO TN. Thomas married Edna Reasoner
Child # 7 James "Jimmy" Phillip Blankenship was born on 14 Oct 1937 in TN and died on 4 Aug 1939 in Ashland City, Cheatham CO TN at age 1.
Child #8 Mary Francis Blankenship was born
on 25 May 1941 in Ashland City, Cheatham CO
TN, died on 25 May 1941 in Ashland City,
Cheatham CO TN, and was buried on 26 May
1941 in Bethel Cemetery, Charlotte, TN.
Clarice next married Edward Rudolph Sabato on 24 Jul 1979 in Pitts-field, Berkshire CO MA. Edward was born on 26 Aug 1903 in MA and died on 12 Oct 1985 in Her-mitage, Davidson CO TN at age 82.
Clovis Bumpus sister of Claris and daugh-
ter of Clayton Bumpus was born about
1906 in TN. She appeared on the Civil Dis-
trict 17, Seven Mile Ferry Road. Under
grandfather's household census in 1920 in
Montgomery CO TN.
Brother Rev Thomas Hughes Bumpus was born on 26 Mar 1907 in Clarksville, Montgom-ery CO TN, died on 15 May 2005 in Martins-ville, Martinsville City, VA at age 98, and was buried in Roselawn Burial Park, Martins-ville, Henry CO VA. He worked as a Lumber Inspector in Apr 1937 in
Montgomery CO TN. Thomas married Callie Estelle Smith on 24 Apr 1937 in Martinsville, Henry CO VA. Callie was born on 22 Apr 1911 in NC, died on 13 Aug 2004 in Martinsville, Henry CO VA at age 93, and was buried in Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, Henry CO VA.
“A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY”
EARLY WAREHOUSES IN CLARKSVILLE
Clarksville Weekly Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 10 Nov 1883, Sat Page 3
CLARKSVILLE TOBACCO WAREHOUSES.
We wish to call the attention of our readers to the advertisements
of the Tobacco Warehouses of this city which appear in the
CHRONICLE, and at the same time we wish to express our ap-
preciation of these very valuable institutions — the warehouses,
we mean (and the advertisements, too, for that matter). The to-
bacco trade of Clarksville gives it importance as a city and a com-
mercial centre. We are all of whatever trade, business or profes-
sion, if we live in Clarksville, cognizant of the fact that our pros-
perity largely depends on the tobacco trade, and we therefore feel
gratified at the success and thrift of the warehouses.
THE GRANGE WAREHOUSE
is one of the largest institutions of the kind in the city. It is man-
aged by Capt. Thos. Herndon, a gentleman of acknowledged busi-
ness capacity, and is owned by a stock company composed of
prominent citizens of Montgomery county and the counties ad-
joining in Tennessee and Kentucky. The house does a very large
business and gives general satisfaction to its patrons
BAILEY WAREHOUSE.
Messrs. Ike H. Shelby and Win. H. Rudolph are the proprietors
and managers of the Bailey Warehouse, situated on Commerce
street. They are efficient tobacco salesmen and prepared to give
prompt attention to all consignments.
THE ELEPHANT WAREHOUSE,
under the ownership and control of Messrs. Ely & Kennedy, is a
commodious, well-arranged and carefully managed house. These
gentlemen advertise as tobacco salesmen and commission mer-
chants, and will give prompt attention to all business entrusted
to them.
THE GRACEY WAREHOUSE
has not yet handed in its advertisement, but we will say in antici-
pation that it will do so, that Messrs. Smith, Anderson & Bell are
good business men and well fixed for handling tobacco. The ware-
house is on the corner of Second and Commerce street.
THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
is situated on the river front at the corner of Main street. Messrs.
J. C. Kendrick John H. Pettus and George S. Irwin are the propri-
etors, under the firm name of Kendrick, Pettus & Co. This house
is conveniently close to the Tobacco Exchange, and though we
mention it last, it is by no means least in its standing and excel-
lence.
Maj. Thomas
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Mary’s daughter Lois Atkins was born on 18 Nov 1924 in TN and died on 13 Feb 2015 in PA at age 90.
Julian Ray Bumpus son of Samuel Hugh Bumpus was born on 20 Dec 1888 in Clarksville, TN and died on 29 Jun 1977 in Clarksville, TN at age
88. Julian married Vira Butler on 1 Aug 1910 in Montgomery CO. Vira was born about 1890 in TN and died on 9 Nov 1965 about age 75. She worked as a Prac-tical Nurse in 1940 in Montgomery CO. They had children: Elizabeth, Hughla Kathryn, and William "Billie" J.
Julian’s daughter Elizabeth Bumpus was born on 20 May 1911 in Birmingham,
Jefferson CO AL, died on 28 Nov 1987 in Montgomery CO TN at age 76, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TN. Elizabeth married Paul Howard Jones. Paul was born on 3 Jan 1904 in Montgomery CO TN, died on 23 Apr 1984 in Montgomery CO TN at age 80, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TN. Julian’s daughter Hughla Kathryn Bumpus was born on 4 Dec 1917 in Clarksville, TN, died on 7 Jan 2003 at age 85, and was buried in Vista Me-morial Gardens, Miami, FL. She worked as a Stenographer in 1947 in Mont-gomery CO TN. Hughla married Omer J. Pelley. The marriage ended in divorce 14 Apr 1975, Miami, Dade CO FL. Omer was born on 28 Oct 1922, died on 30 Jan 1982 in Dade CO FL at age 59, and was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL. Julian’s son William "Billie" J. Bumpus was born about 1927 in TN. Annie Hale Bumpus daughter of Samuel Hugh Bumpus was born on 24 Sep 1891 in Montgomery CO TN and died on 18 Nov 1969 in Miami, Dade CO FL at age 78. Annie married Walter D. Butler. Walter was born in GA. Gracie Wyatt Bumpus daughter of Samuel Hugh Bumpus was born on 16 Dec 1893 in TN, died from TB. on 30 May 1931 in Montgomery CO TN at age 37, and was buried in Blooming Grove Baptist Cemetery, Montgomery CO. Gracie married Paul Howard Jones on 21 Apr 1922. Paul was born on 3 Jan 1904 in Montgomery CO, died on 23 Apr 1984 in Montgomery CO at age 80, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TN. Hughla Katherine Bumpus daughter of Samuel Hugh Bumpus was born on 1 Nov 1900, died on 9 Jan 1924 at age 23, and was buried in Brame Ceme-tery, Montgomery CO. She worked as a Teacher in 1924 in Montgomery CO
Missouri Elizabeth Bumpus daughter of Samuel “Sam” Bumpus was born
in Nov 1855 in Montgomery CO. Missouri married James Andrew Milam in
1891. James was born on 27 Oct 1856 in Montgomery CO and died on 21
Jun 1931 in Sugar Land, Fort Bend, TX at age 74. They had children: Clar-
ence Lee, Agnes May, and Ruth R. +Clarence Lee Milam was born on 14 Dec 1893 in Montgomery CO, died in 1962 at age 69, and was buried in Liverworth Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN. +Agnes May Milam was born in Aug 1895 and was christened in Mont-gomery CO TN. +Ruth R. Milam was born in Jun 1898 in Montgomery CO TN. Mary W. Bumpus was born in 1859 in TN Laura F. Bumpus daughter of Samuel “Sam” Bumpus was born in 1863 in TN Elnora Bumpus was born in 1866 in TN.James Alexander "Alex" Bumpus was born on 10 May 1869 in Liverworth, Montgomery CO TN and died on 30 Nov 1909 in Liverworth at age 40, and was buried in Brame Cemetery, Montgomery CO TN.
James Alexander "Alex" Bumpus son of Samuel “Sam” Bumpus was
born on 10 May 1869 in Liverworth, Montgomery CO TN and died on 30
Nov 1909 in Liverworth at age 40, and was buried in Brame Cemetery,
Montgomery CO TN.
(Descendants of Samuel "Sam"' Bumpus Cont. from p. 2)
Sister Lillie Belle Bumpus was born on 13 Dec 1908 in New Providence, Montgomery CO TN, died on 14 Oct 1995 in Lebanon, Wilson CO TN at age 86, and was buried on 17 Oct 1995 in Ft. Donelson National Ceme-tery, Stewart CO TN. Adopted by Winn and Marry Thweatt who lived in Stewart, County, Tennessee. Lillie married Henry Lyman Griffey Sr. on 9 Aug 1924 in Stewart CO TN. Henry was born on 19 Apr 1902 in TN and died on 26 Aug 1950 in Clarksville, TN at age 48. He died from TB . Brother Albert Ellsworth Bumpus was born on 27 Apr 1910 in Clarks-ville, TN and died in Mar 1998 at age 87. He appeared on the Seven Mile Ferry Road, Civil District 17, under grandfather's household census in 1920 in Montgomery CO TN. Albert married Mary Jo Kline on 27 Mar 1965. Mary Lou Bumpus daughter of Samuel Hugh Bumpus
was born on 26 Jan 1885 in Montgom-ery CO TN, died on 28 Dec 1975 in Clarksville, TN at age 90, and was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gar-dens, Clarksville, TN. Mary married Edgar Thomas Atkins on 2 Sep 1907 in Montgomery CO TN. Edgar was born on 8 Nov 1882 in TN and died on 17 Feb 1969 in Clarksville, TN at age 86. They had children: Irma, Edgar Thomas Atkins Jr, Billy Hugh, Marvin
Lauren, Jewel, and Lois.
Mary’s daughter Irma Atkins was born on 2 Aug 1912 in TN and died on 9 Feb 2006 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN at age 93.
Mary’s son Edgar Thomas Atkins Jr was born on 27 Nov 1915 in Clarksville, TN, died on 19 Nov 2008 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg CO NC at age 92, and was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN. Edgar married Johnie Parchman . Johnie was born on 13 May 1911 in Stewart CO TN, died on 3 May 2000 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN at age 88, and was buried in Rest-haven Memorial Gardens, Clarks-
ville, TN.
Mary’s son Billy Hugh Atkins was born on 1 Jul 1917 in Montgomery CO TN and died on 2 Feb 2006 in Clarksville, Montgomery CO TN at age 88.
Mary’s son Marvin Lauren Atkins was born on 30 Sep 1920 in Montgomery CO TN and died on 12 Aug 2016 in Spring, Meadows, Clarksville, Montgomery CO
TN at age 95.Marvin married Thel-ma Ailene Davis on 20 Sep 1941. Thelma was born on 28 Oct 1921 in Montgomery CO TN and died on 4 Apr 2000 in Cunningham, Mont-gomery CO at age 78. Marvin mar-ried Thelma Ailene Davis on 20 Sep 1941. Thelma was born on 28 Oct 1921 in Montgomery CO and died on 4 Apr 2000 in Cunningham, Montgomery CO TN at age 78.
Marvin married Thelma Ailene Davis on 20 Sep 1941. Thelma was born on 28 Oct 1921 in Montgomery CO TN and died on 4 Apr 2000 in Cunningham, TN at age 78.
Mary’s daughter Jewel Atkins was born on 9 Sep 1922 in Montgomery CO and died on 17 Mar 1999 at age 76.
Henry Lyman
Billy Hugh
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WINDOW INTO THE PAST Sandra J Stacey
What Would you find if you looked in the “WindoW into the past” in noVeMBeR Clarksville Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 30 Nov. 1866, Fri . P. 3 THANKS – We unintentionally omitted, last week, to return thanks to Mr. Robert Meek, our worthy railroad superintendent, in behalf of some fifteen or twenty passengers desiring to go up the road a short time since. The passenger train was some hours behind time, when Mr. Meek had an extra train fitted up and sent them up in time to make connection with the Edgefield Road. Such courtesies are not usual and places the aforesaid parties under many obligations to Mr. Meek. In this connection, we return thanks to Mr. Jackson, the gentlemanly conductor on the Edgefield Road, for railroad favors, and also to mine host, Clay Roberts, of the City Hotel, at Nashville, for substantial favors. When you visit Nashville call at the City Hotel, where you will receive every attention and good fare. Clarksville Weekly Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 24 Nov 1877, Sat P 3 Franklin Hall Mr. Ed. Harrison, proprietor of this popular place of amusement, has had the seats fastened together in rows so as to avoid the noise attendant upon the constant shifting of chairs. He is also making arrangements for new scenery, which will render Franklin Hall a commodious home for the dra-ma and all other class of entertainment. Clarksville Weekly Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 06 Nov 1880, Sat P 1 THEY do things differently in Australia. A young man whose affianced went back on him and broke her engagement received a note asking him to return the lock of hair which he had. He looked over his trunk, collected a head of tresses collected from various sources during his love-making career, and forwarded them in a bundle to his lady-love, inclosing a note to the effect that he had really forgotten which was hers but she might select it from those forwarded and return the rest at her earliest convenience. Leaf-Chronicle Weekly (Clarksville, TN) 29 Nov. 1881, Tue. p. 1 John Keesee, col., who has a grocery on the south side, stole a ham at Capt. Crusman's Saturday. When he found that he had been caught up with he acknowledged the crime, and in lieu of a prison he requested that he be given a good thrashing and turned loose, and his request was complied with. Hereafter in gathering together his pork he will he more careful. Clarksville Weekly Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 15 Nov 1884, Sat P. 3 Some of the boys, not, satisfied with the town having received a coating of red in a figurative sense several times recently, undertook to do the job in a literal way Tuesday night. They went out with pot and brush and gave numerous lamp posts, curb stones Etc., a coating of scarlet. The Leaf-Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 11 Nov 1891 Wed P 4 Police Pickings. Frank Dahlgreen, a tailor, hired one of Rudolph Shelton's buggies yester-day and got on a glorious drunk. He sailed out the pike towards St. Bethle-hem, ran the buggy against a telegraph pole, smashed the vehicle, caught the horse, mounted him and proceeded to take in the country horse back. Some fellow found him out on the Pea Ridge road and brought him to town. He then raised a row at Mrs. Hughes' boarding house. He was arrest-ed and fined $10 and costs in the city court this morning.
The Leaf-Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 11 Nov 1935 Mon P.1 NEGRO PREACHER STRUCK BY CAR The Rev. Frank Bourne, colored preacher of New Providence, suffered painful lacerations about the face when he was struck down by an unidentified hit-and-run driver Saturday night about 9:30 o'clock near the Tennessee Central un-der-pass on North Second Street. Pete Carpenter conveyed the injured man to Burt infirmary where he is being treated. State Patrolman M. L. Hogin investi-gated the case. Bourne was proceeding, toward New Providence when the accident occurred. The Leaf-Chronicle 24 Nov 1936, Tue Page 4 Long Story Told in Short This is a tale, take it or-leave-it Just how the apple game started has been told many times. It should bear re-peating. Sixteen years ago, it was announced that a football game would be played on the Kitty League field on Thanksgiving Day. There was nothing exciting about the contest and just another day was foreseen. Since that day the turkey day game has grown until now it is the biggest-thing that, happens around these parts. THE APPLE CLASSIC! On that cold November day Murfreesboro sent a strong football team here to play its last game of the sea-son. If they won—then they would receive the championship honors. Clarks-ville went out on the field as an underdog and came out on top in the contest. Like today, upsets stun the nation. One of the Clarksville players was hurt in the game and a sub had to be sent in. Finding a hole in the line little Johnnie Mason, the Sub, sneaked through the line and ran for a score that defeated the Murfreesboro team. After the game the Murfreesboro team was very down-hearted and some few of the fellows left the field crying their hearts out. Holmes Fuqua elated over the outcome, handed a Murfreesboro fan a red ap-ple. The man from Murfreesboro went to a team member and handed the cry-ing boy the apple and told him that Mr. Fuqua asked him to dry his tears and take the apple. The next year Clarksville high went to Murfreesboro and after a 10-0 beating was handed the same apple that Mr. Fuqua had previously giv-en although it was in alcohol. Since that time the old apple has been traveling backwards and forwards between Murfreesboro and Clarksville. The Leaf-Chronicle (Clarksville Tennessee) 08 Nov 1937, Mon Page 6 Car Strikes Hog, Woman Is Injured Mrs. Ed Pardue, resident of Clarksville, Route 2, was shaken up and bruised early Saturday night when the car in which she and her husband were riding toward Clarksville on Highway 112, struck a large hog and crashed, out of control, into the heavy rail fence at the road park one mile from the city limits. Mrs. Pardue's knees were scratched and her back severely bruised. Her hus-band, the driver, was unhurt. Her face struck the windshield, shattering her spectacles. However, her face was not lacerated. Turner Blanks, Mrs. Pardue's brother, who went to the scene of the accident Saturday night, quoted the driv-er as saying the large hog, weighing between 250 and 300 pounds, darted out into the highway in front of him and that he was unable to avoid striking the animal. The crash put both headlights out of commission and seemed to have damaged the steering gear of the car, he said. Mr. Pardue applied his brakes and the car was not traveling fast when it struck the fence. The car, a 1930 model Chevrolet Coupe, was badly damaged. The front rim and tire were knocked off and both right fenders were mashed up. The Leaf-Chronicle (Clarksville, TN) 05 Nov 1938. Sat Page 1 Mrs. Epperson, Not W. R. Bringhurst First Owned Hotel Hotel Montgomery, which this week was leased from C. A. Lovejoy by J. Fount Tillman, operator of New Central Hotel in Hopkinsville, was purchased in March 1918, by Mrs. Lulu B. Epperson. It was then called the Arlington Hotel. At that time her father, the late W. R. Bringhurst, was proprietor of like Franklin House. Mrs. Epperson assumed active charge of the Arlington Hotel immediately after the transfer of the property to her; and at once changed the name to Hotel Montgomery. Nine months after Mrs. Epperson took charge of the Montgomery, (November 1918) her father, W. R. Bringhurst, Joined her there and for nine years thereafter. the business was managed jointly by them, until December 1927, when Mr. Bringhurst's death occurred. Mrs. Epperson continued as owner and became sole operator of the Hotel from December 1927 to November, 1933, five years after Mr. Bringhurst's death, when the pro
CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Jimmy Settle P.O. Box 31029 Clarksville, TN 37040, *We hope member Joe Creek has recovered from his accident. *Past president Kurt Bryant is recovering from hip replacement. He has agreed to serve as program chair for next year. Our wish is for a swift recovery. We need him, he is such an asset to the society. *Our sympathies and prayers go out to MCHS member and County Historian Eleanor Williams and her family on the loss of her brother Rev. James Shepherd.
Rev. James Shepherd Rev. James Shepherd, affectionately known as "Bro. Shep", went to meet his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on September 29, 2018. A Cele-bration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Clarksville's Grace Sanctuary with the Rev. Cal Hampton officiating. Bro. Shep will be laid to rest at the Wood-lawn Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Shep entered into this life on March 15, 1935 in the Woodlawn Community of Montgomery County to James and Lima Taylor Shepherd. James was known for his steadfast, yet humble faith and genuine personality. For many years, he has been a strong influence to masses of people, exposing count-less people to the path of salvation through Jesus Christ. Bro. Shep was a member of 2nd Mile Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he has gone to be reunited with his wife Blanche, his son, Blake, and his granddaughter, Cara. Survivors include his son and his wife, David Shepherd and Cindi Winn Shepherd; sister, Elea-nor Williams and her husband Jimmy; and also brother-in- law, Jerry Varner and his wife Betty Sue. Pallbearers will be men from New Faith Baptist Church; Rev. J.D. Justice, Ron Rigsby, Vic Carroll, Tim Weatherford, Randy Shelton, and Dwayne Patterson. Honorary pall-bearers will be Dwight Dickson, Zoot Parker, Bill Joiner, Ray Stone, Billy Wall, and Dwight Bearden. In lieu of flowers memorial contribu-tions are encouraged to be made to the General Jackson Jesus Ral-ly, c/o James Shepherd Evangelism Ministries, 312 Lake Court Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043.
At the October meeting the nominating committee was com-
posed of members:
Chairman Rubye Patch
Reber Kennedy
Pam Gadsey
Kurt Bryant
Jill Hastings Johnson
Cleo Hogan
Proposed slate of MCHS officers to be elected at the November meeting
for 2019:
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James “Jim” Long
