Hempstead County's Early History and Indian Settlements
A. H. Carrigan recounts Hempstead County's origins in 1818 and notes pioneers such as Ben Clark and James Reeves among the first whites in the area. The piece covers the county's creation under Missouri Territory law, early courts at John English's house near Washington, and the move of county seat to Washington. It also describes geology and soil, Indian traces near Lost Prairie, and the health and water resources of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Carrigan
Ben Clark
Washington
Ko Eilis Clark
Missouri
James Reeves
Lost Prairie
Ret River
Rec River
Miller County
Fulton
Port Delaware
Querry
Mr. Reeves
Kentucky
Pape
Newland
Texas
B. P. Jett
Arkansas County
Ouachita River
Little Missouri River
Three Forks
North Fork
Great Red River
State of
Louisiana
Quachita River
Hempstead
Arkansas
John English
Military Road
Elijah Stuart
Samuel Hall
Robert Dunball
Scott
Rector
Bt A Mises
Red River
Anak
Itall
Hope
A & Law
Ba. A. Saythy
Hed River
Uve Viriedy
Grist Prufie
Botcom
Ceveklands
Syair
Hampsters Hifles
Gratiot
Gratiots
James Jenxton
George Worsham
Etna
George Gamble
Oak Hills
Jan McIntosh
Weber
John MM. Carrigany
Cave
Gamble
Jas. A. Willianson
Charles Carter
kiNert
Richmons
Wilamson
Resnea
Melntoch
Pea ‘Ridge
Plannigenaart
Eagle
PB. Jett
Griffith
E. K. Williamson
Gannt
Arkansas Centennial Pageant Staged With Hope Women
A pageant titled One Hundred Years With Arkansas depicted Arkansas history from early times to the present, staged by the Bayview Reading club in Hope on May 26 at the Briant home. Cast included Miss Mamie Twitchell as General Albert Pike and Mrs. Hugh Smith as author, with other participants in period costume, plus a soldiers chorus of local men. The event supported the State’s Centennial Celebration amid a large turnout and a reception in the Briant garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Arkansas
Hugh Smith
Bayview Reading Club
R. M. Briant
Washington Street
Hope
Elmy
Briant
Mamie Twitchell
Albert Pike
D. B. Thompson
William E. Woodrutt
Hugh Jones
Arkansas Traveler
Gus Haynes
Wallace Rogers
W. G. Allison
W. F. Saner
H. J. F. Garrett
Fred Harrison
T. BR. Billingsley
W. W. Johnston
J. A. Henry
Willie K. Hocker
Little Betty Jones
Baby
Elmer Brown
Bob Burns
Dick Powell
Gus Bernier
Jim Bearden
Claud Taylor
George Keith
Clifford Franks
O Nexro
History of Hempstead County Civil War and town life
The account notes Hempstead County near Nashville now Howard county, with early 1862 company formations including McNair and Kyle units. It describes battles around Oak Hills, reorganization, Confederate and Federal movements, and depots at Fulton Red River, plus springs and towns like Hope, Fulton, Columbus, Spring Hill, Quan, Bingen, and notable locals from 1880s era, including judges and governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewson
Nashville
Howard County
Oak Hills
R. K. Garland Maden
Orrrspery
Howles
McNair
Binners
Kyle
Heareml
Bubrene
Pps
Steele
Eattern
Mga
Fulton
W Shelby
Red River
Washington
Columbus
Blacklands
Spring Hill
Hope
War
Iron Lady
Priors
Jnstragar
A.B. Banks
Ris
Quan
A. L
Bingen
Cyrouse
eiLurhan
AL & L
Missouri
St Louis
Yexinkana
Frisco West
Hempatesid
Phos. Habbo H
Eoghan Nog
Bieth
Coon
Dudge Joli Fields
Isai N. Jones
Texas
White A
Jones
Stephen Fr. Austin
Pexas
Crockett
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fictien
San Antonio
Nick Tranawell
Con Cassidy Foundry And Machine Co Capacity Shines
The Con Cassidy Foundry and Machine Co is equipped to cast gray iron and bronze and runs one of the best equipped plants in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox-Cassidy Foundry and Machine Co
Cox-Cassidy
Four States
Uion
Parker
Bodeaw Lumber Company
Y. Davis
Harry McLemore
McRae Cox
Charles Cox
Joseph Cole
Cox- Cassidy Machine and Foundry Co
Calvin Cassidy
Con-Cassidy Foundry and Machine Co
Southwest
Cassidy
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Carrigan
Ed Barth
Owens
Marrick
Galplat
Bourland
Hardin
Clay
Brewnig
R. K Garland
Orville Jennings
Garland
Jennings
Calonel. Als
Georg Daviv
Bath
Cormpanide
Montae
Figinven
Rhia
Net
Rio
Shover Springs
Lithia Springs
Longs Springs
Fhote
BB. Witte
Tere
EE. White
Gayner Department Store
Te Ight
Ares
White
Cox-Cassidy Foundry & Machine Co
James Reagan
Texas Steam Engine
Texarkana
Cox-Cassidy Foundry and Machine Company
Robert Piety
Rhy Y. Davis
Db. Reagan
Nimukciery
Seline Cox
Ve Parker
Init
Joe Cole
Heary McLenerye
Charles J. Cox
Welder
Anachiolt
Ames Fms
Mitder
Murfreeshorn
Tell States
Plunkett-Jarrel- Melrue
Ritchie Grocery
Hope Hardware Company
McRae
United States
Rach
Charles
Cas-Cassidy Foundry and Machine Co
North Laurel St