Does anyone have any records of a George WILLIAMS being born in Rhea County between 1770 and 1780? Any ideas of where I can look to find out more information about this ancestor? Shauna Riverton, Utah

http://members.aol.com/clackroots/glenn3.htm#nameof For those of you wanting to know more about the establishment of Rhea Co and how it got it's name, etc., Glenn Chattin has allowed me to post several of his articles on my web site. He has a most interesting writing style. Just keep scrolling on down after the first article, there's others there that he wrote about Rhea. There's also several articles there about different people in Rhea. I loved the one he wrote on the early steam boats. Edna

RODDY ITEMS Roddy, Tenn., Aug. 23, 1997. - I see "Meigs County Hustler" has appeared on the scene again armed with that powerful weapon, the "pen" in defense of the fair girls of Meigs. Now, my good "Hustler" we did not say your girls were "not pretty." We put them on a par with other girls of the State, and what we said was only in vindication of Rhea's own fair girls who, we still maintain, cannot be excelled in this or any other state. We know Rhea County is a mighty big (?) place but then we have been outside its borders a few (?) times. The revival meeting which has been in progress at the White's Creek Baptist Church for two weeks closed last night. Mr. Jesse Stinecipher has returned from Morgan County, where he was called by the death of his sister, Mrs. Williams. Miss Kittie Clack and her brother, Walter, (later Dr. Walter Clack-EC) of Rockwood were visiting relatives here the latter part of the week. Miss Bettie Clack visited relatives near Rockwood last week. Mrs. Lillie Davis of Sunbright is visiting here. Mrs. Johnson has returned from the Gibson Springs. Miss Sally Roddy and Mr. J.A., Davis, Mr. Gooding and daughter, Miss Gertie, were guests of W.R. Clack and family Sunday. Miss Addie Alexander, of Dayton, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Kirchbaum, at this place. Arthur Sanders, of Grandview, spent a part of last week here with his friend, John Lindsay. John Roddy is on the sick list again. The school at this place is progressing nicely under the efficient management of Mr. J.A. Davis. The Teachers and Directors Institute held a very successful meeting in the school building here last Saturday. The different subjects on the program were very ably discussed by the teachers present. Miss Amy Clack rendered a recitation on "Baking Day" which brought forth hearty applause from the audience. Among the teachers present from a distance we notice, Prof. W.E. Stephens, Prof. E.A. Lowery and Mr. Hendrix, of Dayton, and Miss Cora Griffith and Mr. Cartright, of Spring City. Prof. Odom failed to attend the Institute much to the regret of the old (?) ladies. We do not know what detained him unless it was the rain and he was afraid he would get that new buggy muddy. Why can't we have a correspondent from Spring City? Lorraine and Carp, wake up ye scribes! And give us the news from your locality. VINDICATOR ~~~~~~~~~~~ Edna Clack

Red Clover Blossoms made into a strong tea and used to drink the same as table tea will empty the bowels as freely as a dose of salts. For Running Off the Bowels or Flux take a dose of strong hot Black Pepper Tea. Pile Ointment: Three quarters of a pound of Lard One half pound of Resin One eighth pound Beeswax One half ounce Oil Amber One half ounce Oil Spike (I'm just typing them as I find them, no offense intended-EC) Chewing Bull Nettle on the tooth that is hurting will stop the toothache no matter how bad it is. For bedwetting, let children eat garlic just as you would eat onions. For the swelling that goes with Milk Leg, make a strong tea of Mullein Leaves and bathe the affected parts. For Cholera in Turkeys and Chickens, give one teaspoonful of powdered Alum followed by water made yellow with Golden Seal or Barberry Root. After washing the hair, rub in lemon juice for Dandruff. Jambul will remove the sugar from the urine in sugar diabetes. To remove small objects from the eye. Place a whole Flax Seed in the eye, let it stay for a time and it will remove the foreign matter. (I've heard my grandmother swear by this one-EC) Vitamin E, the Sex Vitamin, can be found in Water Cress, one of the best sources of Vitamin E. To remove ink stains from cloth of any kind, soak the ink stain in turpentine before washing. Pennyroyal used freely in the form of a warm infusion promotes perspiration and excites the menstrual discharge. A large draught of the infusion should be taken at bed time, the feet should be bathed in warm water previous to taking the infusion. Edna Clack p.s. Thanks for the kinds words of encouragement but I'm sure the morning after I run out of cures and newspaper articles, you won't even remember my name:):):)

Me too, I love listening to what you have to say. Have enjoyed the postings. Thanks. Pat Harris

Hi Folks, I just want to say thank you publicly (already did it privately) to Edna for all the wonderful memorabilia from Rhea County. This gives a lot more color to our ancestors than just birth and death dates and I am thoroughly enjoying the posts. Nancy ncole@coffey.com Assistant TNGenWeb State Coordinator Bledsoe County, TN - http://www.tngenweb.org/bledsoe/ Rhea County, TN - http://www.tngenweb.org/rhea/ Randolph County MO - http://www.rootsweb.com/~morandol/ RAOGK Assistant Coordinator - http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnraogk/ Visit the TNGenWeb Sponsor - http://www.usit.net/

I concur! Edna's incredible stories, remedies, etc., have been a charming addition to the usual exchange of data. Thank you, thank you! Norma McGarrey Searching for Burris family members in Rhea > I just want to say thank you publicly (already did it privately) to Edna > for all the wonderful memorabilia from Rhea County.

Newspaper clipping: EUCHEE (Note: Euchee (pronounced U-Chee) is still a community here in Rhea County, it lies in the north end, basically along the river going up Tow String Road from Spring City. Back in the days when people farmed for a living, the Ewings, Moultons, and Gillespies (and others) were considered landed gentry in this area. Not only were they well to do, but highly thought of as good people. As a side note, one of the descendants of the Ewing family burned the historic Old Friendship Church built in 1875. The Ewings were so well thought of the old timers here did not hold it against the older members of the Ewing family. As a matter of fact, the grandfather of the boy who did the burning was distraught, so much so, that he died of a heart attack in the court room during the trial. Supposedly, the burning was done by a young man who was simply 'bored' and looking for something to do while visiting his grandfather here in Tn.-EC) Euchee, Tenn., Dec., 31, 1894 Christmas passed off quietly here and had it not been for the magnificent Christmas tree at Hornsby's Chapel, it might have been taken for Sunday. We are glad to announce that a hymenial wave recently struck our neighborhood with the following result. On December 18, at 6:30 o'clock p.m., at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. A.C. Ewing, Mr. J. Moulton and Miss Lennie Ewing were united in holy wedlock. The attendants were Mr. D.B. Yearwood and Miss Hala Moulton; Mr. J.N. Ewing and Miss Mary L. Frazier; who entered the bridal chamber in company with the bride and groom forming a semi-circle, facing the small crown of immediate relatives and friends, and in an impressive manner Rev. J.B. McCallen performed the ceremony which made the happy couple one for life. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white Crepe de Nice, her only ornaments being flowers. Miss Moulton wore Crème Serge, pink lace, and flowers. Miss Frazier wore light gray satin, lace and flowers. The groom and his attendants were each attired in full evening dress. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding supper was served. Their presents were numerous and elegant, comprising one set of silver knives and forks, by bride's mother; one silver Tea Set by J.A. and J.N. Ewing; one elegant Riding Bridle and Martingales, by E. Ewing; one set Table Linen by Miss Hala Moulton; Glass Fruit Stand by S.B. Moulton; Silver Butter Dish by Mr. And Mrs. F.C. Yearwood, Attalla, Ala.; Table Linen by Miss Cora Peak; Cut Glass Water Pitcher by Miss Willie May McPherson; Decorated China Fruit Set by Mr. And Mrs. J.C. Harmon, Rockwood; Set Silver Knives and Forks by Mr. And Mrs. Jno. A. Barnard(?) (Bamard?), Oak Cliff, Texas; one beautiful Piano Lamp by Mr. And Mrs. John M. Ewing; Silver Butter Dish by C.C. Hornsby, Kingston; Set Silver Desert Forks, by D.B. Yearwood, Sweetwater; set Silver Table Spoons by Miss Evan and Mr. Campbell Bernard (?), Oak Cliff, Texas; Table Line by Miss Nettie Ewing, Tea Mile Stand; Silver Butter Knife by Miss Hattie Brady; one large hand painted pastel picture by Miss Emma Hagler, Sweetwater; Set Silver Tea Spoons by G.E. Bamard, Dallas, Texas; Silk Hand Painted Thore (sic) by Miss Mary Lon Frazier, Decatur; Beautiful Chiffon Handkerchief by Miss Della Pickle, Medford, Oregon; Salt Shake by John A, Bamard, Jr, Dallas, Texas; Table Linen by Mrs. McCaleb; Hand Embroidered Initial Handkerchief by Miss L.E. Frazier; one pair Linen Towels by Miss Mollie Hagler; one fine Jersey Cow by Uncle Arch McCaleb. The day following the nuptial, most of the wedding party proceeded to the home of the groom's father, Mr. J.P. Moulton and enjoyed a magnificent dinner which had been prepared for the occasion. All the circumstances attending the wedding were auspicious. The day was such as a Queen waiting for the Martial hour might envy, and the hour itself was lightened by the twinkling stars whose soft light fell like a benediction from Heaven upon the happy bridal pair. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Edna Clack

RODDY REVELATIONS Delightful Village--Grand and Beautiful Scenery-- Walden's Ridge, it's Majestic Grandeur-- Sparkling Cascades--Grand and Picturesque Sight-- A Progressive People. Editor Dayton Democrat: Roddy, Tenn., Aug. 9, 1897 - Roddy is a beautiful village of less than 500 inhabitants, nestled among the hills in a fertile valley, twenty-four miles north of Dayton, on the Q. & C. railroad, and is noted for it's natural resources, grand scenery, good water and healthful climate. One the east can be see irregular hills covered with gigantic forest trees. On the west historic Walden's Ridge rises in majestic grandeur about one thousand feet above the valley and is covered with beautiful evergreens, trailing vines and a dense forest. Here and there are high cliffs, sparkling cascades, dark caverns and thundering cataracts, presenting to the eye of the pleasure seeker a grand and picturesque sight. Camp Creek, a small but beautiful stream, feed by numerous springs of pure water, clear as crystal, winds it's way northward through our village. We are blessed with good churches, fine schools, good society and health; well stored barns and larders. Our citizens are an enterprising and progressive people. One proof of this fact is they voted for the Constitutional Convention. Col. Arch McCaleb, one of Rhea County's oldest and best citizens, is very sick at his home and his physicians and friends can plainly see that he is fast nearing the end of his earthly career. Mrs. Amy Johnson and her nephew, Baxter Clack, went out to the Gibson Springs Saturday. Mrs. Johnson will spend a week or two there. (NOTE: There was a hotel on top of Walden's Ridge located at this place called Gibson's Spring, very near the White's Creek bluff. Water from the spring was considered therapeutic and many, many locals spent time there when they felt 'puney'. Nothing much remains there now except a few rocks that at one time were the foundation for part of the hotel. -EC) Miss Belle Gibson of Grandview, is visiting friends here. Mr. William Johnson, of Wilmer, Texas, arrived at Roddy last Wednesday, and from here went to his old home at Grassy Cove to visit relatives. He was met at Roddy by his brother-in-law, Mr. McAndrews. Miss Sallie and Mr. Will Brady were guests of the Misses Clack Sunday. E.K. Stout, of Sheffield, (now Pennine-EC) was in our vicinity Monday. The teachers and directors Institute will meet at Roddy Aug. 21st. We hope there will be a good turnout of teachers present. We will do all we can to entertain them while they are in our midst. For Prof. Stephens sake we will try and have some dinner. VINDICATOR. (Note: Roddy was originally called Prestonville, named for Col. Preston, one of the earlier settlers. It was changed to Roddy after the Roddy family donated many acres of land to the railroad to help encourage them to build one through this valley. I think the name change happened more or less when the railroad posted the name Roddy on the railroad station.-EC) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

http://members.aol.com/EdnaClack/winnie.htm Apparently I forgot to send the address in last email for Winnie. Edna

I've posted this old advertising card with the picture of Winnie Davis on it, referred to as "The Daughter of the Confederacy." Can someone tell me if she was the daughter or granddaughter of Jefferson Davis? If not, why was she referred to that way? It was copyrighted in 1888. Some tell me this pictured scanned beautifully, others say it's a mess. Hope it comes up clear on your monitor, she's a beauty. Edna Clack

Hello, I have upgraded my website today and have added a few more links. I have also changed some music files, added info to my Howell page, and have finally gotten some jpeg's of my oil paintings up on my online gallery. If you get a chance, drop by and check it out! Thanks! Will Smith http://www.ficom.net/members/wolfslayer/

Now if you folk think Edna's writings are as interesting as I do, You should read the novel she has written. It is based on Rhea County family history and such about the same time as this wonderful information she is sharing with us. It is tremendous. Bravo Edna!!! Keep it up.

The "Rhea County News," Thursday, April 1, 1971 Two 'Old" Rhea Springers Recall Days of Big Hotel there. The following information was supplied to the paper by Mrs. Elizabeth (Wasson) Womac and Mrs. Virginia Gross. They had a copy of an old pamphlet prepared many years before by Mr. M.S. Gibson, manager of the Rhea Springs Hotel Company. …………Mrs. Womac and Mrs. Gross: "… when Mr. M.S. Gibson built the original hotel he built the spring house. He always locked it in the evening and thus deprived the public of the use of it's waters for free. Only the Leuty and Wasson families were allowed free water (having keys) for some reason. He shipped the water all over the United States and to some foreign countries. Bill Thedford has an old 5-gallon demi-john at his store next to the post office now and that jug might have been from that period. Piney got on one of it's big rampages shortly after that and washed away the spring house, and it was never replaced as a business. The bridal chamber was a unique suite at that time, and only the most elaborate city hotels maintained them then. The walls were papered in bold designs of reds, yellows, and greens; and the thick velvet carpet was of the same hues. Big, heavy ecru lace curtains hung at the long windows. The hotel lobby was done in rich, deep browns. There was a metal ceiling with a dropped border, and the border was very beautiful in its intricate designs. The front porch of the original hotel building (it was four stories) was always a busy place in the summer times. It was wide and long, Shown in the picture is Mrs. John Neal, mother of Dr. John Neal. The boy in the rocking chair is Vaughn or Burkett Miller, and the gentleman leaning against the column is Alex Frazier. There were three parlors, each very handsomely decorated and furnished. Again there were reds, yellows, and browns in the wall paper and carpets. Each room had a beautiful piano. (Mrs. Womac) I remember the lovely velvet love seats. One parlor had a "fainting couch" which always intrigued the young people around the hotel. The billiard room's walls were the same as those in the lobby. All lighting, some very beautiful, was with gas. Electricity was not then available. All the bedrooms were light and airy, and each had its wrought iron or brass bedstead, marble-topped dressers and wash stands. There were not bathrooms at that time. There were bowls, pitchers and other toilet accessories such as soap dishes, etc. The dining room was the focal spot for all the social activities as well as used for eating. Every summer there was an orchestra-in-residence to furnish music for dining, dancing, afternoon teas, concerts, etc., and at one time there was a band stand over the spring. This was a favorite gathering space in the evenings, and the music and singing would last well into the night. Saturdays were special days in every way. Fancy balls were frequent, and people came from miles around and from neighboring cities in Tennessee as well as from out of state for these gala, formal events. Mrs. Gross had a handwritten invitation which she treasures greatly. It was carefully space and read thusly: Compliments of John Leuty to Miss Parmelia Neal And would be pleased to accompany her to the ball, Saturday evening, August 27, 1887. The late Mrs. Wheelock, a sister of Miss Neal, said once that her sister accepted the invitation with an equally formal reply." (The article was accompanied by several pictures-EC) Edna Clack

Cross Babies: Use Sang Root to make a tea, give it to them every two hours. (Now days, you'd be arrested for child abuse-EC) Nettle Rash: Take Horsemint Weed, make a tea of it and drink it cold. For Colds: Pine Needles boiled in a little water, strained and sugar added. For Burns: Apply a good machine oil several times a day. Inflammation of the Bladder: Take a handful of dry Hops, pour a quart of boiling water over them. Allow the tea to cook, and drink a glassful three times a day. Sweeten to taste. Cure for Ringworm: Yellow Dock Root steeped in vinegar. Apply locally to affected parts. For Headaches: Take a teaspoonful of Cinnamon with water. Tea made from Coltsfoot will cure bleeding lungs. To clear out tapeworms in chickens, feed them cantaloupe pulp and seed in August and September, after a few days, you will see them passing little particles. For Blood Poisoning: One cup of Cornmeal, one tablespoonful Baking Soda, one teaspoonful Salt, a large handful Peach Tree Leaves. Place these leaves in a pint of boiling water and bring to a boil, strain and add the liquid to the dry. Sore Throat: Make a strong tea from Sage and gargle. Catarrh Specific: Two parts Powdered Golden Seal, two parts Gum Camphor, and one part powdered Blood Root. Mix well and use as a snuff twice daily. Remedy for Sleeplessness or Insomnia: Take a large handful of Thyme and make a tea of this and drink just before retiring. Corn Silk is a cure for gravel when your urinary passages are stopped up, Make a tea of about two tablespoonsful to a cup of boiling water and drink it hot. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Edna Clack

RODDY RUMBLINGS Roddy, Tenn., March 6, '99 - From the way "Truth" talks one would think the people about Washington were having some "weather." Now if you wish any more just give us a call. We have plenty, and still more falling. Give me a little warm weather, please. Mose Briston (Bristow? He had a store in Roddy-EC) has his new stock of goods set up and is selling them at low prices. One of our young ladies has been fishing, fishing for lo! these many days, but some how the fish all got loose. I would like to advise this young lady to wait until the weather moderates. I'm no fisherman, but I've heard it said that fish bite best in the spring of the year. Andrew Ewing, of Meigs County, traveling salesman for a hardware company in Chattanooga, spent Thursday night in our town. J.H. Manis, of Iron Hill, was in our vicinity Sunday. John Roddy has gone to Dayton to attend court, as a juror. Mrs. Nancy Jane McCaleb died of paralysis at her residence in the 2nd Civil District in Rhea County, Tenn., at 11 a.m. on the 25th of Feb., '99. The deceased was born in Meigs County, Tenn., 1826, was married to Col. Arch McCaleb and moved to Rhea County in 1848, where she spent the remainder of her long and useful life. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Baptist Church for more than fifty years. Her deportment in every relation in life was a continual display of blended virtues, a scene of practical religion, worthy the emulation of every Christian. But her life work is finished. She is now arrayed in the loveliness of immortality, bearing on her brow the seal of the love of God. Mrs. McCaleb's voice is silenced on earth forever; yet its echo, borne on memory's wings, remains aeolian like, to those who knew her. The funeral service were conducted by Revs. J.B. McCallon and Z.T. Manis on the evening of the 27th, after which all that is mortal of that good woman, was with tender hands layed to rest in the McCaleb cemetery, amid a throng of sorrowing friends and relatives. Love for her many virtues and a tear of sorrow to her memory. LITTLE DAISY ~~~~~~~~~~~ Edna Clack

Someone asked specifically for something from 1894, this is the only one I've found so far, except, there is an entire 1894 newspaper (different paper than this article) posted on my website at: http://members.aol.com/woodchippy/1894herald.htm Edna Clack RODDY NEWS Spicy news items by our regular correspondent - Literary entertainment - Teachers Institute - Personals, Etc. Roddy, Nov. 1894 - The literary entertainment given here last Friday nigh was a grand success in every particular. Although the night was dark and threatened rain, yet at an early hour the house was filled to overflowing by people all over the county. Promptly at 7 o'clock the exercises were opened by an invocation by Prof. W.E. Stephens, after which an excellent programme, consisting of recitations, essays, dialogues, etc., was most creditably rendered. After the regular programme, Prof. J.M. Langston, Principal of the Decatur High School, addressed the audience on the Importance of Education; words are inadequate to give this able address more praise than it deserves. He was followed by Prof. W.E. Stephens, County Superintendent, who made an extemporaneous talk, abounding with sound logic, wit and humor. We would like to say something in praise of each pupil separately, but space will not permit, so we will just say that each one performed their part in such a manner as to reflect honor and credit on themselves, parents and teachers. Thus ends one of the most successful schools in the history of Roddy. The Rhea County Teachers and Directors Institute met here last Saturday. Several teachers were present, also a large crowd of other people. The different subjects on the programme were ably discussed by the teachers present. The good ladies had a nice dinner on the ground, and to sum it all up in a few words, it was a very pleasant and profitable meeting. To the member of the Institute: we would say come again, we are always glad to have you meet with us. Prof. J.M. Langston and Mr. Ira Blevins, of Decatur, and Miss Kate and Mr. Albert Odom, of Surprise, Meigs County, attended the entertainment Friday night. Misses Lella McPherson, Maud and Lizzie Roddy and Joe Roddy, of Carp, were the guest of Miss Sallie Roddy, Friday and Saturday. They were accompanied home by Miss Sallie Roddy, Alice Thompson and Hattie Brady. Miss Alice Clack, of Carp, is visiting relatives here. Mr. AN. Ernest Clack, of Delta, Col., who is visiting friends and relatives in this , his native state, was the guest of W.R. Clack and family this week. Quite a crowd of young ladies and gentlemen, from Lorraine, attended the Institute here Saturday. Mr. John Crosby, of the Grand View Normal Institute was down at the Teachers meeting. The third Saturday and Sunday in this month the Baptist will have a communion meeting at Friendship. Rev. James Johnson, of this place, and several other preachers from a distance, are expected to be present. Prof. Stephens says Roddy is on a boom. Thanks, Prof. Mr. Mark Roddy says all the boys have thrown away their tobacco pipes and whiskey bottles since hearing Miss Sallie Clack's excellent essay on the "Ideal Young Man." Wonder if some of the Lorraine boys won't be coming up in this vicinity quite often, especially Tom, that is, if he can get somebody to slop the pigs for him on Sundays. Thanks, Editor, for the compliment paid in your paper to Wah-Ta-Wah

Roddy and Pleasant Valley Mr. Sam Johnson, of Roane County, arrived at Roddy on the evening of the 10th inst with his lovely and accomplished bride, Miss Gorda Bacon. They were married recently at the residence of the bride's father, Abel Bacon, near Stockton, MO. They are now guests of Mr. And Mrs. James Johnson, where they will remain for a short time. This was quite a surprise to Mr. Johnson's many friends, as he had lived single so long. Sam is a good boy, and desires to be happy and make others happy, but he was seeking it in single blessedness in vain. He sought throughout the broad land of America, then crossed the stormy Atlantic in search of earthly pleasures, penetrated the metropolis of England, France, Germany and Switzerland, breathed the balmy air of fair Italy, but this did not give him the pleasure he desired, and then he resolved, "I will arise and go to my native land and change my way of living," and the supposition is that he arrived at the conclusion, like all good and wise men, that there wasn't much real pleasure in single life after all. At least he selected one of the West's brightest stars, and is now prepared to enjoy the vast fortune he has accumulated. Mr. Lovelace, of the firm of Lovelace & Pearcy, Dayton, was through this section working up an interest in his business, last week. Mr. Long, of Michigan, is visiting his father-in-law, O.C. Cooper, the enterprising merchant of Roddy. Mr. Sam Roddy has purchased a fine lot of timber on White's Creek, and is here in full force. He has a contract with Loomis and Hart, Chattanooga, for 500,000 feet of logs. A.J. Stinecipher and H.B. Clack have the contract for erecting a neat cottage for Mr. Brady. L.N. Odom, the efficient school teacher at Pine Grove, is visiting home folks at Ten Mile Stand, Meigs County. Miss Carrie Wilson is attending school at Rockwood. Misses Eliza Clark and Cleo Brady, of Lucknow, visited the Mrs. Clack last Sunday. Mr. Garnet (Garret?-EC) Tallent, who has been sick for some time is, we are glad to note, rapidly improving. L. Saunders has moved his family to Grandview for the advantage of the school at that place. (Grandview Normal Academy was located there-EC) There will be a contest between the St. Clair and the Pine Grove debating societies at Pine Grove school house, in Pleasant Valley, one and a half miles north of Friendship church house, on Wednesday night, Sept. 23rd. The subject for discussion is: "Resolved that public speaking does more to improve intellect than the printing press." The former have the affirmative, the latter the negative. An interesting program will be carried out, interspersed with good music. Everybody cordially invited to attend and have a good time. Admittance free. E.S.M. and C.L.A. Roddy, Tenn., Sept 14th, 1891 (Note: the above C.L.A. was a vain attempt to disguise the writer of the article, Amy Lamira Clack, and apparently, at the same time tell everyone who knew her who was writing these articles.. Have not yet figured out the E.S.M. but assume it was one of her cousins-EC) (Note: Also need to state here something about the name Pleasant Valley. That appears to be an attempt by a few to name the area on the very north end of Tow String Road, north end of the county along the river. It didn't seem to catch on but Amy's father, W.R. Clack, used that in an article at least once-EC) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Rev. Z. Rose did not build a louse in Roddy as I previous report in that newspaper article. Actually, he built a house which is still in use and is on the register of historic sites in Rhea County. Oh, well........

The following article, just snipped from the newspaper, is one of many I've recently come across. Thought you might like to hear some of the 'interesting' things of that day back here in Rhea County. Roddy Rumblings Roddy, Tenn., March 17, 1881 Editor Dayton Times: I will give you a few items from this little, but fast growing village, situated on the Cincinnati Southern railroad, 62 miles from Chattanooga. Several neat, and substantial buildings have been erected recently, and Eld. Z. Rose has built for his residence a nice brick louse where, he says, he expects to spend the evening of his life: hope he may yet live to do much good. A.J. Gibson, our live merchant has a fine stock of goods on hand, and is doing a fine business. "Small profits and quick sales," is his motto, believing that a "nimble sixpence is better than a slow shilling." Polk Brown has a contract to furnish a large lot of tan bark. C.G. Gibson of Cumberland County, and George Montgomery of Roane, have opened up an iron ore mine on W.G. Roddy's farm, and a new steam saw mill on his place is in full blast now. It is surrounded with poplar and oak timber of the finest quality. Last, but not least, the good citizens of our village, and vicinity, have taken the preliminary steps for building an academy at this place. This speaks well for the people, and shows the deep solicitude which they feel for the prosperity of their sons and daughters in the great and noble enterprise of self culture. And when _________ Z. Rose, Amy Johnson, and W.G. Roddy and others of this locality set their heads to accomplish so laudable an undertaking as this, you may safely count it a success. They expect to have the house done in time for the Fall school. (Note: Haven't been able to find out much about this school except I know where it was and they did file the proper paper work along about this same time. Have not been able to find out how long it lasted-EC) The Times reaches us every Wednesday, and is truly a welcome visitor in every family. May it's editor live long and swell his subscription list to tens of thousands, and may joy and happiness crown your future life, is the wishes of a true friend. SEVENTY-SIX (Note: most of these articles are signed such as the above, no name but we think we know who wrote them but no proof-EC) Edna Clack