Vol. XXIX, NO. 1 © Historic Jefferson Foundation Published by Historic Jefferson Foundation, Jefferson, Texas Welcome to Jefferson

Pilgrimage 2010 Calendar Jefferson Home Tours of Events Salutes America April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010 Page 18 July 4, 2010 • Otstott Park Story begins on page 4-5 Page 2 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010

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House of the Seasons In 1906, his heirs sold the house for $2,000 to Marion Tay- ne of the most imposing lor Glass, a farmer and grocer. Oand well-known struc- Following his wife’s death in tures in Jefferson is The House 1825, Glass began renting of the Seasons, a three story ex- rooms, reserving only the down- ample of the transition period stairs library for himself. He between Greek Revival and Vic- died in the library of the house torian styles. in 1937. It was built in 1872 by Col. In 1941, the house was sold to Benjamin H. Epperson, a promi- Dr. Walter S. McNutt for $2,500. nent lawyer, political leader, en- He established the Four States trepreneur and confidante of Cooperative University and Jef- Sam Houston. ferson College, conducting The home takes its name classes in the two front parlors from the stained-glass in the and on the front porch. cupola where each color depicts After it was purchased by the a season. Collins Foundation, major Another interesting aspect is restoration took place between the dome which features beauti- 1974 and 1976. Another restora- ful murals. It may be viewed tion was completed in 2004. The original architect of the from the first floor through a House of the Seasons well-like opening. The mural de- house was probably Arthur picts four women holding bas- Gilman of New York City and Boston. The restoration archi- kets of fruit and flowers. has been reconstructed by The Keasler-Blair Haus re- Meriam’s country-style garden. tect was Wayne Bell of Austin, Owned by the Collins Foun- Meriam and Harold Blair to rep- flects its German heritage dur- You are invited to walk the gar- and the interior designer was dation, it is decorated to reflect resent a pre-Civil War Jefferson ing antebellum Jefferson. As an den replete with heirloom Dr. Anna Brightman, dean of the interior design fashions of German home. early middle class immigrant plants rescued from original the School of Interior Design at the 1870s. Many of the furniture As early as 1847, German im- home, it is neither formal nor Jefferson home sites and other the University of Texas in pieces are original to the house, migrants were arriving in Jef- primitive, but of “high-country” Deep East Texas locales. The Austin. purchased from Epperson’s ferson by wagon and steamboat. style. garden is full of long-forgotten daughter, Jeannie, in 1974. Keasler-Blair House Research documents them as The home has painted and plants which have now been Benjamin Epperson died in landowners, merchants, trades- stenciled walls and floors, in identified and nurtured. 1878 in the master bedroom on men and importers/exporters – contrast to those of the more af- With much effort, many of the first floor, which now is a uilt in the 1930s, this Arts even the local confectioner was fluent with their wallpaper and these plants are re-propagated parlor. Band Crafts style house German. fine woods. It is furnished with to the point where they are German clocks, armoires and being shared and reintroduced traveling chests, as well as with in other Jefferson gardens. American-made antiques of the same period. The Manse Handmade rugs and historic textiles bring beauty, warmth and color to the home. It is typi- ocated at 401 East Delta cal of a home built by a period LStreet, the Manse is regis- craftsman who had access to tered as the oldest house in Jef- readily available and affordable ferson. The one-story raised supplies such as high quality cottage is one of the most no- paints, dyes and building mate- table examples of the Greek Re- rials. vival style in East Texas. Having been a favorite during It features an elegantly carved the 2007 Candlelight Tour of sunburst over the entrance, 14- Homes, the Blairs are opening foot ceilings with rich crown their home during the daylight moldings and original heart-of- hours of Pilgrimage. Emphasis pine floors. Originally a two- on this home tour is every facet room home, begun in 1839, the of their 10-year reconstruction Manse is made largely of cy- process. Learn firsthand what press wood. Ceilings and inte- they did right, laugh at their rior and exterior walls are of struggles and experience their this durable material. Keasler-Blair Haus reward. Complementing the home is (See Homes, Page 5) Spring/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 5

Homes From Page 4

In approximately 1850, three boarding-house and later as two rooms were added forming a U- apartments. shaped structure. Sometime The Jessie Allen Wise Garden after 1936, a sixth room was en- Club purchased the Manse in closed to form a rectangular the early 1950s, doing much to shape. Recent construction ex- restore the property. A back tended and enclosed a rear porch with brick flooring was porch bringing it to its current added, extending the length of configuration. the building. During that own- The Manse was included in ership, the Manse served as a the 1936 Historic American museum and headquarters for Buildings Survey as recorded at the annual Pilgrimage. In 1971 the Library of Congress. It was after the Garden Club saw the designated a Historic Land- opportunity to buy and preserve mark in 1966 by the Texas State the Excelsior Hotel, the Manse Historical Survey Committee was sold to Martin Jurow, a and was entered in the National renowned movie producer Register of Historic Places in (“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and 1969. The home was awarded a the “Pink Panther” series). The plaque by the Department of In- Juriows made the Manse their terior for its superior architec- second home from 1971 until tural interest. 1994. Mrs. Jurow installed ele- The first recorded owner was gant draperies, some of which The Manse Gen. James Harrison Rogers, remain in the home today. who invited students to read the Mr. and Mrs. Jurow sold the law in his home. Rogers was an home to Laura Pace Omer in Stanford-Farmer House double lot at the corner of The Stanford-Farmer House important figure in the writing 1994. The Pace family had early Walker and Bridge streets. is built of shiplap wood siding. of documents concerning the 20th century roots in Marion The Stanford-Farmer House When Mildred Parris owned Shiplap is horizontal wood sid- secession of Texas from the County and a number of Pace was built around 1930. A.O. the home, it was known as the ing applied with the bottom Union. His family kept the relatives still live in the area. Stanford, a well-known Jeffer- Inn of the Two Sisters Bed and edge of one board providing a home until his death in 1903 While on active dity in the son barber, had the home built Breakfast. recessed area to keep out when it was purchased by the Navy as a captain, Omer simul- in the Tudor style of an Eng- Glinda Farmer, an East water during rainfall. In keep- Cumberland Presbyterian taneously undertook significant lish cottage with a cat slide Texas native, purchased the ing with the style of the home, Church for use as the pastor’s renovations including re-build- roof. home in 2005, returning to Jef- the cat slide roof provides a home. It then became known as ing fireplace chimneys. Her The child’s barber chair ferson after living in North convenient vestibule for visi- the Presbyterian Manse or the cousin Gordon Bingamon, an with a hobby horse mounted Carolina. She had the home tors who enter the house dur- Old Manse. architect, designed the kitchen on the front from Stanford’s renovated the same year. ing bad weather. The Presbyterian church and the bath, installed in 1997. shop is now at the Jefferson William Massey, a master The interior of the home is owned the Manse until the early Numerous other projects were Historical Museum. craftsman, added a back porch appointed with decorative 1950s but it was not always the completed between residents in Stanford’s wife, Grace, where Farmer enjoys watch- trim, much of which is in the pastor’s residence. During the the years until 2007 when Omer served as president of the ing visitors to Jefferson style of picture frame mold- Depression years, though the retired and made the Manse her Jessie Allen Wise Garden strolling by or riding in horse- ing. The two-paneled, solid house had suffered significant home. Enclosing the back porch Club. drawn carriages. wood doors throughout the deterioration, it was used as a is the latest modification. The house sits on a large Massey built a garage in the home are adorned with glass same Tudor style as the house knobs. to complement the property. Farmer has filled the home Some believe the garage to be with furnishings from the a residential cottage. 1880s to the 1940s. Gala party on April 24 to celebrate early history

Beginning in the early 1800s boat dandies rode the decks of until the birth of the next cen- the grand floating palaces still tury, the steamboat, or river- so memorable today. boat, was America’s most The historic riverport of luxurious mode of travel. All Jefferson came to prominence the way from Pittsburgh to because of a massive, natural Omaha, from St. Paul to Jef- logjam on the Red River. It was ferson and New Orleans, fine over 100 miles long and acted ladies and gentlemen, myste- Stanford-Farmer House rious damsels and slick river- (See Party, Page 28) Page 6 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010

Look From Page 3 wrought iron circular en- Alley streets. It also is gener- New Orleans and Jefferson all of them named the Era. stores and items not normally trance. ally considered the oldest proved profitable to many, A single trip from New Or- available in the new port Regarded by many as the home in Jefferson. among them the Kouns broth- leans to Jefferson could put towns. Headed for New Or- finest example of Greek Re- As steamboat transportation ers, George, John and Ben. $20,000 into the company cof- leans from Jefferson were pri- vival architecture is the Manse increased in frequency and im- With headquarters on Front fers. From New Orleans, the marily bales of cotton, at the corner of Delta and portance, the trade between Street in the Crescent City, the steamers brought construc- sometimes a thousand bales trio put 13 vessels in the water, tions materials, stocks for stacked 10 feet high. FLEA The woeful tale of Diamond Bessie By Vic Parker Hughes Springs each Satur- has long since sold, and day, the “handsome residence” there’s no Acme Cafe serving MARKET There’s no 7:30 p.m. train for of W.L.P. Leigh on Soda Street turtle soup. There is, however, a distinct similarity between the Jeffer- INSIDE - OUTSIDE son of 1878 and the Jefferson of 2010: the “Diamond Bessie 10 miles north of Jefferson Murder Trial.” It was the real thing on May 16, 1878. Today, on Highway 59 it’s a re-enactment presented at FM 2683 (Lodi Road) in conjunction with the an- nual Pilgrimage observance. And the 2010 event marks the the 56th anniversary of OPEN EVERY the play that evokes a sense of Thursday - Sunday times past with its characters in period costume and its venue the Ruth Lester Memo- Antiques • Furniture • New & Used Items rial Playhouse, an edifice not 903-926-1504 The only known likeness of Diamond Bessie (with Abe Rothschild). (See Bessie, Page 10) Spring/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 7

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By Vic Parker long black wig she wears as one, especially after they members of the jury and oth- they called an upstanding she sits in the witness stand, started double casting.” ers. She became a part of the job,” Bradley said. It’s not often that a bunch testifying and flirting with Cox, who serves as Jeffer- cast in 2000. She shares the role with of lawyers has a prostitute for everyone from the judge to son’s municipal judge, be- “I was really involved in the Toni Cox, and each likes the a waitress, but it happened the jury members. lieves that some parts in the Junior Historians for years,” division of labor. “I do the once in Jefferson. Cox, who shares the stage play are important to the Bradley said, “and my father shows on Thursday, Friday Actually, the lady of the with Beverly Bradley in the story line while others are always said he thought I and Sunday, and I like it that “just fun.” That’s the way she describes the part of Isabella. “Not may people can say they’re a judge most of the time and a prostitute part of the time,” she added. A lot of ad libbing goes on in the “Bessie” play, but sev- eral years ago, Cox said, she recorded the entire play and then transcribed it so there would be a script of sorts. When it comes time to divvy up the performances, Cox said she usually takes Saturday for both shows while Bradley performs in the other three. “I would rather do just the two shows because the costume is so uncomfort- able,” Cox said. “It’s tight and there are petticoats and high heels. There’s also a lot of makeup since I have to look like a prostitute.” Cox said she patterned her performance after those of Earline McDonald. “She was the best,” Cox said, “and I kind of patterned myself after her. She once had a dance class I took when I was in middle school, so I knew what a great person she was. “It’s just a fun thing to do, and it’s something I’ve always enjoyed.”

Toni Cox By Vic Parker Beverly Bradley Because her father was a role, plays the part of the trol- long-time cast member, Bev- would be perfect for the part way,” she said. “That way, evening serving breakfast in lop who testifies she saw Abe erly Bradley for years wanted of Isabella.” there’s no back to back per- the morning just played the Rothschild crossing the a part in the “Diamond Bessie Bradley calls the role of the formances.” part of a courtesan ... Isabella bridge over Big Cypress Murder Trial.” flirtatious strumpet “the best Bradley said she enjoys Gouldy ... a role Toni Cox has Creek after Bessie was al- She finally got a part, but part in the play. It always gets flirting with the jury mem- shared for more than 10 years ready dead. the opportunity came just a a lot of laughs.” bers and sometimes will pick in the play “The Diamond “Years ago, Mary Lou Ford few days after her father, Ben- She became familiar with out an audience member as a Bessie Murder Trial” which was in charge of the play, and nie Broussard, died in 1999. Isabella Gouldy, she said, target. Occasionally, she said, is a part of the annual Pil- I had known her since I was a “Margaret Jones called me a thanks to conversations with someone will suggest she flirt grimage celebration. student,” Cox said of her in- few days after Dad died and local historian Fred McKen- with a particular audience The occasion was a meal at terest in the play. “Isabella said they had a part for me,” zie. The Gouldys, she said, member, pointing out his lo- the Excelsior House the was the only part I really en- Bradley recalled. lived in the area where FM cation. morning after the lawyers at- joyed, and I said if it ever be- That role was of Isabella 2208 and FM 134 converge “I’ve been doing it for 10 tended the play. None of the came available, I would like to Gouldy, the prostitute who south of town. “Fred said that years now,” she said, “and I attorneys recognized her be- do it. As it turned out, not spends most of her time on Isabella’s parents just begged plan to keep doing it until I cause she was without the long after they did need some- the witness stand flirting with her to get out and get what can’t get up the steps.” Spring/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 9 Page 10 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010

George & Michele Bessie From Page 6 Otstott **************** unlike the courtroom where 1877, staying at the old Capitol itself out over the weekend of the real drama played out 126 Hotel for two days. The couple Pilgrimage, with local and Join the friends years ago. then came to Jefferson by area actors spending weeks in of the “Diamond Bessie” was, in train. rehearsal to lend a sense of re- Jefferson Carnegie fact, Annie Stone, a Syracuse, Diamond Bessie was last ality and devotion to historical N.Y. native, a woman of great seen on Sunday, Jan. 21, 1877 detail. Library today!! beauty, but sorrowful judg- as she and Rothschild went on The cast is large, and many 903-665-8911 ment. Seduced at 15, she later a picnic in the woods across of the actors have participated was a prostitute in Cincinnati. Big Cypress Bayou. On the fol- for numerous years. Some of Numerous diamonds given lowing Tuesday, Rothschild the actors have played differ- her by admirers earned her left Jefferson alone, and ent roles over the years. Be- the name Diamond Bessie. Bessie’s body was found two cause there are five “Her sparklers were the weeks later. performances during Pilgrim- poor return and badge of a “She gained much attention age, double-casting is neces- year of sin and degradation by the number and splendor sary. after she had followed her of the exotic diamonds on her After Rothschild claimed he 122 N. Polk lover, Abe Rothschild, to ears and on her tiny hands be- could not get a fair trial in Jefferson, TX 75657 Cincinnati and lived in a whirl fore her body was found with Marion County, the matter (903) 665-2882 and eddy of shame before a cruel bullet hole in her left was moved to Harrison launching out with him on a temple.”- Jefferson Journal, County where a jury found venture to the South where he May 16, 1878 him guilty and sentenced him had promised he would make More than a year later, Roth- to death. That verdict was her his bride. She was be- schild sat in the dock, his fate overturned on appeal, and the trayed and killed without in the hands of the 12-man case was moved back to Mar- knowing the cherished wife- jury. Judge B.T. Estes was on ion County. That jury’s ver- hood and motherhood she the bench. Prosecuting were dict of not guilty was timed sought so desperately.”- Jeffer- “Attorney Guthridge,” Geo. T. for 4 p.m. so Rothschild could son Journal, May 16, 1878 and C.S. Todd and Col. Camp- go straight from the court- Two weeks before the mur- bell. The defendant was repre- house to the 4:15 train out of der, Bessie and Rothschild left sented by Crawford and town. Cincinnati and went to Crawford, Judge Mabry, D.B. He left the jurors to contem- www.casexxdealer.com www.goldleaf-antiques.com Danville, Ill., where they re- Culberson and Heck McCoy. plate the words of the district portedly were married. They With a nod to poetic license attorney in his closing argu- left Illinois immediately and authorized by the span of ment: “Gentlemen, we have a arrived in Marshall on Jan. 17, years, the trial annually plays murderer right here in our midst, and I tell you now that if you bring in any other ver- dict, you will never rest in peace with your conscience.”- Open Daily Jefferson Journal, May 16, 1878. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Diamond Bessie is buried in Saturdays 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Jefferson’s Oakwood Cemetery. (Hours May Vary During Slow Seasons) Annual triathlon draws competitors 214 N. Polk St. • (903) 665-3757 • www.txstrsrs.com • [email protected] to Lake O’ the Pines ✯ Customized Texas Rustic Stars & Decor ✯ We Personalize For You ✯ By Vic Parker Editor ✯ ✯ ✯ Western • Texas They come from Jefferson, ✯ Souvenirs Nostalgic Decor from neighboring counties ✯ Collegiate Collectibles Jefferson & Texas and from across the state and TX Longhorns our neighbors to the north and Collectible • Caps • T-Shirts • & More! A&M • TX Tech • OU • Etc! east. ✯ They are athletes in the ✯ finest of shape, those willing ✯ Times Remembered ✯ Leaninʼ Tree Cards and capable of participating Cards & Magnets ✯ Decorative Flags in a triathlon. Specifically, the ✯ Home & Office Decor Yard & Garden Jefferson Heritage Triathlon ✯ Estate Antiques & Collectible ✯ Goatʼs Milk Hand & Body Lotion Texas • USA will again take place this year Small Furniture in July at Lake O’ the Pines. (Made by US just for YOU!) & Lots More!!! The annual event is one of Glassware • Primitives • Estate ✯Jewelry (See Triathlon, Page 12) Spring/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 11 Page 12 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010 ‘Rebs, Yanks fight annual battle Event popular grimage, and organizers lers offering wares and dubbed it a resounding suc- evening meals simmering in at Pilgrimage cess. It’s back this year, iron pots over camp fires. scheduled May 1-2. The “battle” portrays the By Vic Parker Each year, hundreds of re- defense of Jefferson from the enactors show up to face each federal troops of Union gen- 903-665-4500 To the thousands of specta- other as Yanks and Rebs eral Nathan Banks. tors, the Battle for the Port of across an empty field east of The Yankee general and his wisemanor.com Jefferson is just as real as the Jefferson on the Tuscumbia troops did, in fact, participate ragged uniforms, the mis- Ranch. The presentation is at the real battle for Mans- matched muskets and the dubbed the “Re-enactment of field, La. in the spring of haggard faces of the “com- the Red River Campaign.” 1864. The re-enactment por- batants.” Most participants make a trays what some historians LONE STAR The fictional fracas de- weekend of it, bivouacking believe would have happened buted several years ago in nearby in tents and campers, had Confederate troops not THE concert with the annual Pil- the scene complete with sut- defeated Banks in Mansfield. The speculation is that Banks and his troops would have marched north through Shreveport and on into East Carriage Co. of Jefferson Texas Texas in an effort to capture Take a relaxing ride in a Clydesdale-drawn the strategic port of Jeffer- son, as well as a powder fac- carriage thru the historical streets of Jefferson. tory in nearby Marshall. Ask About Our Custom Wedding Package! The re-enactment, spon- sored by the Marion County Ticket booth next to General Store. Tours available weekly. Chamber of Commerce, will Liesl & Garett Trice • 903-926-8216 be held in conjunction with www.jeffersontexascarriage.com The annual Battle for Port Jefferson draws thousands. (See Battle, Page 13)

Triathlon From Page 10

two functions that headline the activities of Jefferson’s Krewe Rives Landing of Hebe ... the other the hugely popular Mardi Gras celebration that brings upwards of 35,000 visitors to the tiny East Texas town. Kitchen Store & Bistro The event tests athletes in a half-mile swim, a 25-kilometer bicycle ride and a 5-kilometer run that annually takes place at Sandy Beach on the lake. Where the simple pleasure of The event actually begins on a Saturday evening in down- town Jefferson where competitors “carbo load” for the strin- gent exercise to follow. cooking at home begins. The pre-race meal also gives the participants a chance to get to know each other and to mingle with townspeople and Krewe • Stylish Dinnerware members. The event annually draws more than 150 competitors to Mar- • Unique Culinary Tools ion County and race day is attended by a crowd of well-wishers • Beautiful Serving Pieces and friends. • Colorful Kitchen Linens A local disk jockey provides music, and the competitors dine on baked potatoes following the races. • Funky and Traditional Cutlery Once the dining is done, trophies are presented to the win- • Handcrafted Items ners in the various classes of competition, both men and • Durable Cookware women. • Casual to Elegant Stemware • Fun Cookbooks • Wedding Registry

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Battle From Page 12 the 63rd annual Pilgrimage. dance, the Union soldiers typ- the Rebels prevail on the sec- 9th annual The initial battle will take ically overrun the Confeder- ond day of fighting. The Sun- place at 4 p.m. Saturday after- ate defenses in their move day battle begins at 1:30 p.m. noon. With guns booming and toward Jefferson. Tickets are $5 for adults and pre-planted charges produc- Like the actual war itself, $3 for children under 12. Outlaw Nationals ing huge gouts of dirt and however, yesterday’s loss be- The re-enactors do more grass while horses whirl and comes today’s victory when than just provide a few hours of entertainment at the battle site, however. Rod Run and They become full-fledged Here’s the reason Jefferson participants in the Pilgrim- age weekend by marching in Antique Car Show is laid out in an odd manner the annual parade. Some take part in the traditional Pres- By Vic Parker Houston and Rusk); national entation of the Colors on leaders (Polk, Lafayette, Wash- Sunday morning. A new fa- First-time visitors and new- ington and Jackson); cities vorite follows the Saturday comers to Texas often become (Clarksville, Bonham, Orleans parade when cavalry and foot April 17-19 disoriented as they drive and Boston); and trees (Cy- soldiers from the two sides about town because of the way press, Pine, Walnut and Mul- engage each other on the its streets are situated. berry.) streets of downtown Jeffer- In many places, streets meet Except for streets with de- son. The weekend also will Downtown each other at odd angles, but scriptive names (Line, Main feature a Saturday night there’s a reason for that. and Broadway), the Alley Ad- dance at which attendees will Two men are credited with dition used names of promi- wear period clothing. The Jefferson founding Jefferson: Allen nent local families (Benners, dance will take place in the Urquhart and Daniel Alley. Moseley, Taylor and Alley.) Russell Building in down- Urquhart sold lots from his town Jefferson. 640-acre headright running parallel to Big Cypress Bayou, Fourth draws envisioning the area as a bustling commercial locus. a local crowd Alley, on the other hand, sold lots from his 568-acre tract By Vic Parker based on the points of the compass and had in mind a The little city only has about genteel residential neighbor- 2,200 people, and the county hood. boasts only a little more than Streets in the Urquhart part 10,000. When it comes to cele- of town were named for state heroes (Austin, Henderson, (See Fourth, Page 14)

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US Hwy 59 South • Jefferson • Fax (903) 665-9091 Page 14 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010 Boundary changes part of history Aunt Doe’s of Marion County 409 W. Austin • Jefferson, Texas • (903) 665-8518 By Vic Parker Pet Friendly • [email protected] When most folks think of Marion County, it’s along the lines of historic homes and buildings and of festivals and events. The county, however, has a Jefferson, Texas rich history built around changing boundaries and The parade is a big part of the Pilgrimage observance. land swaps and deals. THERE’S ONLY ONE... It’s one of the smaller coun- ties in Texas - only 10 of the state’s 254 counties - have less Fourth From Page 13 Built in 1888 as the Federal land area, and its population of around 10,000 ranks it Courthouse & Post Office 102nd in the state. brating the country’s birthday, p.m. and conclude after dark As early as 1542, Spanish though, no one does it better with a gigantic fireworks dis- explorer Luis de Moscoso de than Jefferson. play that’s the envy of cities Contains 150 years of history Alvarado came to the area Every year, the little town much larger. that would become Jefferson with the big heart turns itself In between are costume con- as he crossed the Red River out in a day-long celebration tests, auctions, a duck race, a north of present-day that’s fast becoming one of the canoe race, music and other Has on display... Texarkana. His expedition most popular, and well-done, forms of entertainment and was one of those organized by July 4 observances in the area. games for the kids. • Art & Antiquities (See Changes, Page 15) Festivities begin about 5:30 A morning start with the oc- casional wanderer grows • Civil War Collections through the day as the various events get under way, and the • Caddo Indian Artifacts day culminates when thou- Old sands gather downtown and • Early Pioneer Implements MULBERRY INN & near the Big Cypress Bayou to watch the fireworks display. • Early Texas Textiles COTTAGES One of the most popular events is the pie and cake auc- • Children’s Toys & Dolls tion, a fundraiser for Jeffer- son’s Carnegie Library. The • Genealogy Archives auction features friendly ri- valry and competition among bidders as speactators yell en- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ couragement and offer sug- gestions. OPEN DAILY 9:30-4:30 Each year, the homemade goodies fetch several thousand Except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, dollars. Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Another popular fund-raiser is the Quacker State Duck ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Race which benefits the Jef- Be sure to visit our fine shops and Choose from 5 different rooms in the Inn or 5 rooms in our two ferson Band Boosters Club. Cottages. All rooms have a king or queen size bed, private bath Sponsors purchase tickets other attractions. with tub and/or shower, cable, internet, Central heat and air. Your for a buck and then pull for stay includes a full breakfast, snacks and refreshments. Close to their waterfowl to cross the Shops and Restaurants. finish line on the bayou. The JEFFERSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM grand prize winner picks up Featured and recommended in The Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, $500. 903-665-2775 Southern Living , and Country Magazine. The gazebo in downtown’s Jefferson, Texas 75657 Otstott Park serves as the focal Teresa Smith and Annette Grogan point for the day’s activities before the attention turns sky- 209 E. Jefferson Street ward after dark for the fire- 60 Years Old Jefferson, TX 75657 works display. 903-665-1945 Last summer, more than $10,000 in fireworks lit up the And Still Growing [email protected] night sky to the oohs and ahhs of onlookers all over town. Sprig/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 15

Changes From Page 14 Goat Milk Sugar Fashion and Scrubs Jewelry & Candles GWTW actress Cammie King Lye Soap by Jean to be guest at Tara in Texas II SILVER B STONEWORKS

Cammie King, one of several ter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett Handcrafted living cast members from the O’Hara in the academy award- Mosaic Home and Garden Accents 1939 film classic “Gone With winning motion picture. the Wind,” will be the featured As part of the museum’s Custom Work Available guest at “Tara in Texas II” weekend celebration, Miss hosted by Scarlett O’Hardy’s King will present “A Visit with 903-665-8230 Gone With the Wind Museum Bonnie Blue Butler” at the Vis- [email protected] in Jefferson April 23-24. itor Center, 305 East Austin Miss King was 5 years old Street in downtown Jefferson. Cammie King when she played Bonnie Blue Beginning at 1 p.m. on Satur- Butler, the headstrong daugh- day, April 24, the delightful hour will be packed with her memories of making the Changes From Page 14 movie, anecdotes about the film and its stars and behind- the-scenes accounts. Hernando de Soto. President Sam Houston op- “What I’ve learned over the Before the organization of posed the notion of judicial years,” she said, “is that there the Texas government in 1836, counties and succeeded in are four or five questions the rolling hills and timber- having it declared unconsti- everyone has, and the question covered land of Marion tutional, so Marion County women always ask is, ‘What County was home to the was returned to Bowie was it like to kiss Clark Gable?’ Caddo Indian Confederacy. In County. During my talk, we get down to an 1835 treaty, however, 25 In- When Cass County was or- that right away.” Cammie King was born, 45 Minute Narrated Tour of Historic Jefferson dian leaders agreed to give up ganized in 1846, all of present Located at the corner of Austin and Market Streets all their territory inside the Marion County north of Big raised and schooled in Los An- United States. The Caddoans Cypress Bayou became part geles where she married and in the Riverfront District were to be paid $80,000 in re- of Cass County. A strip of the raised two children. Following ADULTS: $10 • SENIORS: $9 (60+) • CHILDREN: $5 (UNDER 12) turn. southern third of Cass GWTW, she did the voice of Fa- Tours: Thursday-Saturday • Noon til 8pm line in Disney’s “Bambi,” and The first identification County bordering Big Cy- Owners are Jefferson natives: Joe & Kim McKnight given to the area that is now press became Marion County then quit the movie business. Marion County came in 1831 on Feb. 8, 1860, with the addi- “My mother decided she (903) 930-7224 • (903) 665-2886 when all of the present tion of a small area south of wanted me to have a normal www.JeffersonMuleDrawnWagonTours.com county was part of the mu- Big Cypress between Jeffer- (See King, Page 28) nicipality of Nacogdoches. In son and Caddo Lake acquired 1835, the same area became from Harrison County in 1863 part of Red River County. and a larger strip of land Then, in 1840, Bowie County south of Big Cypress extend- was carved out of Red River ing from Jefferson to the Up- County and what is now Mar- shur County line was ion County went with it. annexed in 1874. At the insistence of early The result was a short, wide settler Robert Potter, Paschal county abutting the County was created in 1841 Louisiana line to the east, and it included all of present Harrison County to the south, Marion County except for a Cass County to the north and very small portion that went Upshur County to the west. from Harrison County to the Morris County also is con- Panola County judicial dis- tiguous to Marion County in trict. the northeast.

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By Vic Parker possible to enforce revenue compelling obedience to the laws in the hurly burly com- law. Most folks in East Texas munity There appears then to be but know that Jefferson was once An article in the Houston one way in which the collec- a thriving port and “jumping Morning Star in 1844 reported tion of the duties can be en- 102 S. Polk Street • Jefferson off” point for settlers arriving the existence of a “free port” forced - and that is by (903) 665-8692 in Texas. They know, too, that at Port Caddo. A letter from sufficient military force at the www.ynntx.com • [email protected] Jefferson suffered mightily Hamilton P. Bee to James command. The only question, when the Red River Raft was Shaw, Acting Secretary of the then, is whether the Govern- COLLECTIBLES OLD WORLD ORNAMENTS dynamited. That shut down Treasury of the Republic of ment will go to the expense of Dept. 56 Lighted Houses & Fontanini Collection Texas summed up the situa- maintaining an armed force, Snowbabies Christmas Ornaments river traffic and the city went Halloween Collection Santas and Angels from the second largest in the tion: with the prospect of the ill Infusion Lamps & Scents Possible Dream Santas state to a small, historical des- feeling (and perhaps worse New Jewelry & Purses Jim Shores Collection tination. My Dear Sir: consequences) that will neces- Vintage hats Collegiate Items Tea Sets Heritage Table & Window Most don’t know, however, After meeting with great dif- sarily ensue, or abandon en- SALE Candles Lace that the rise of Jefferson dealt ficulties from high water, and tirely the enforcement of the Greeting Cards Chimes & Flags a fatal blow to another, older incessant rain, I have reached revenue laws in this district.” Dolls Historical Jeffeson Afghans community downriver. That thus far - I found Col. Mabbit, Aromatique Scents All Godʼs Children SALE community was Port Caddo, a the Collector of the Sodo Lake Yours most truly Metal Signs Precious Moments SALE Music Boxes District, residing at this place, Hamilton P. Bee Yellow Box Shoe rugged, brash, flourishing T-Shirts - Hats - Purses Pie Birds town that served as a shipping the state of public feeling pre- point for cotton and other venting his residence at Port Since no collector often ven- “Come See Us - Lots of Friendly Service!” commodities. Caddo. tured to enforce revenue laws Tues.-Fri 10-5 • Sat. 10-6 Call Sunday • Closed Monday Port Caddo sat near what I am satisfied that the citi- there, and since imports were UPS VISA MC DISCOVER AM. EXP. now is Uncertain, and its hey- zens will not pay the tariff un- day lasted 25 years ... until Big less compelled by force, and it (See Port, Page 20) Cypress Bayou was opened to is evident that the Collector is navigation to Jefferson just be- not clothed with sufficient au- fore the Civil War. thority to command such as- Written evidence shows that sistance under the existing Absolutely Beautiful thousands of bales of cotton state of affairs, the law com- were shipped through the port pels the Sheriff to assist the Vacation Home to Louisiana. Imports played a Collector, but his authority is part in the community’s suc- not respected, and the grand cess, too, but it was almost im- jury will not do its duty in Charming waterfront custom-built cottage on North Shore Lake O’ the Pines

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By Vic Parker cial William T. Scott hitched giving improved access to the three yoke of oxen to the rail- upper Red in Texas and in In- As the deadline drew near in road cars and handed the en- dian Territory (what now is January 1858 for completion gineer a bull whip. As the Oklahoma). of a rail line near Jefferson, engineer cracked the whip, the Moore’s announcement gave the worry factor went up be- oxen pulled the three cars hope to Clarksville, Bonham cause a locomotive was along level ground and then and other communities that nowhere to be seen. up a grade. they would see increased trade It was scheduled to arrive at At the top of the grade, the at Jefferson’s expense. Safe Swanson’s Landing on the oxen were unhitched, loaded passage around the raft at south shore of Caddo Lake by onto one of the cars and given points above Shreveport, how- river boat, but it never ap- a ride back down the incline. ever, remained unpredictable, peared. At that point, those Scott’s quick thinking made so Jefferson’s position as the with a keen interest in a rail the charter valid on Feb. 1 be- primary terminus of freight line - including, no doubt, cause service had begun on from the Red and Mississippi some from Jefferson - took a the 10.9 miles of track between rivers remained intact. closer look at the charter Swanson’s Landing and a It took another 18 years for a granted the Southern Pacific marker 6.7 miles east of Mar- railroad line to actually reach Railroad Company (a com- shall. Jefferson. It was the spring of pany with no relation to the That railroad represented a 1873 when actual construction current SP). sort of threat to Jefferson as a began on track from Marshall That closer look revealed no commercial center. In 1860, to Marion County. The effort stipulation as to the type of Thomas Moore announced was of great enough signifi- power to be used in moving that he would open an im- cance that newspapers in the cars along the track. The proved route around the head Shreveport and Galveston re- Southern Pacific charter de- of the raft on the Red River ported on the matter. manded an on-schedule begin- ning because, in return, it was to receive 16 sections of land Port From Page 19 for every mile of track com- pleted. To meet that deadline, and made freely there in defiance of the Republic of Texas tariff, without a locomotive, SP offi- the operators of the large mercantile houses could sell their goods as much as 25 percent cheaper than merchants in other areas. The resistance to tariffs continued until Texas became a part of the Union, at which time the customs house approach was abolished. MARION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Still, Port Caddo remained a viable commercial place until 101 N. POLK • JEFFERSON, TX 75657 the Raft made navigation to Jefferson a reality. Once that hap- pened, Port Caddo became a deserted village, and no evidence (903) 665-2672 of it remains today. 888-GO RELAX www.jefferson-texas.com

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Austin Street Enjoy a relaxing stay at a quaint Caddo Lake origins unclear turn of the century batten-board Cottage & cottage or guest suites. Located By Vic Parker earthquake of 1811 created dians believed was an island. Guest Suites in Jefferson’s Historic District, the lake, but the Caddo Indi- They held dances there, but just one block from the downtown There are two explanations ans had their own explana- the turtle sank and many of attractions. It’s just a short walk on the origins of Caddo Lake, tions for the earthquake. They the Indians drowned. to take a step back in time. Texas’ only natural lake. One told of an aquatic monster More likely is that the lake is intertwined with Indian larger than any dinosaur. was created out of the Red 406 W. Austin St. • 800-468-2627 legend; the other probably the When it was killed and River Raft, the logjam on the www.austinstreetcottages.com correct one. No one knows for dragged from the lake, the wa- waterway north of Shreve- sure. ters receded. Another legend port that created the booming A commonly heard explana- holds that there existed in the 19th century metropolis of tion is that the New Madrid lake a giant turtle that the In- Jefferson. A government ex- pedition in 1806 reported the raft had completely clogged Welcome, the river, sending waters in every direction. Even with the Visiting Lions! flooding, experts believe, the During your stay in Jefferson, lake had been forming for hundreds of years. members of One indicator is the growth Lions Clubs International rings on cypress trees. Some are invited to attend the of them are 400-600 years old, Jefferson Lions Club meeting showing they were there long We Serve before the earthquake. A cy- as our special guest. press seed will not take root on dry land. Also geologists report no evidence of earth- Meeting Time: Every Thursday, Noon quakes in core samples pulled Locations: Bulldog Pizza from beneath the lake. Information: 903.665.8018 Regardless of its origins, Spanish moss and cypress trees help make Caddo Lake a Website: www.jeffersonlionsclub.org mysterious destination. (See Caddo, Page 22)

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Caddo Lake remains a majes- The lake covers almost Bayou, Black Bayou and and the water levels receded tion alligators, snakes, minks, tic, mysterious collection of 27,000 acres, and straddles the Jeems (pronounced Jim’s) in Caddo Lake, as well. raccoons, beavers and deer. lakes and sloughs and chan- Louisiana-Texas border. The Bayou. In the 1930s, oil was discov- Flora includes the stately cy- nels that say loudly, “Don’t larger portion of the lake is in As its first settlers, the Cad- ered in the lake, and Caddo be- press trees, American lotus lose your way in here after Texas. Four watersheds sup- doans were peaceful and came the site of the first and lily pads. dark.” ply the lake with water: Big friendly, hunting, fishing and over-water oil well platform Many visitors make Caddo Cypress Bayou, Little Cypress making pottery. In 1835, the in the world. Wells still pump Lake State Park their destina- land around the present-day there today. tion. It was built in the 1930s lake was bought from the In- The average depth of the by the Civilian Conservation dians for $80,000 by the U.S. lake is 9 feet, but there are Corps. The Army had 15 bar- government. Within a year, deeper spots in the various racks there, as well as a mess the Caddo Indians were gone. channels that average about hall that was converted to log It didn’t lose denizens of 20 feet. It contains more than cabins and a group recreation other sorts, though. Because 70 species of fish, not to men- hall still in use today. of its remoteness and diffi- cult-to-negotiate environs, it became a haven for outlaws and rascals of all sorts. A re- Whiskey was likely first gion of the lake known (still) as Monterey Lake was the center for such activities. merchandise sold here There could be found a race track, rooster fights, saloons By Vic Parker and brothels. Residents boasted of at least one violent According to an article in a special edition of the Jimplecute death a day. Travelers were in 1937, it’s likely the first merchandise legally sold in Jeffer- ambushed and robbed, and son was whiskey. legend has it that pirate Jean That came about because of a perceived need for libation at a Lafitte visited there on sev- meeting between Smithland residents looking to move to Jef- eral occasions. ferson and Allen Urquhart, one of Jefferson founders. By the mid-1800s, steamboat The Smithland folk were looking to relocate because of ques- traffic across the lake was in tionable title on land where they made their homes. Urquhart’s full swing, and Jefferson was arrival in East Texas and his 640 acre headright provided good becoming an important trade land along the banks of Big Cypress Bayou. center. The boats were loaded A brush arbor had been set up for the meeting, and the ac- with iron, cotton, leather companiments included a barrel of whiskey and some tin cups. goods and other trade items. The drinks went for 10 cents apiece. During the War Between the The first commercial enterprise in Jefferson, however, was States, steamboats moved mil- Serving breakfast Sat. & Sun. • 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. probably a ferry owned by Urquhart - who actually lived on his itary and civilian supplies to plantation in Daingerfield - and operated by a Berry H. Regular Hours 11 a.m. till we close! the Confederacy. Durham, probably Jefferson’s first settler. Durham later be- 107 W. Austin • 903-665-7121 In 1873, the Raft was perma- came Urquhart’s partner in promoting the townsite. He also auntie-skinners.com nently removed and waters sold lots and served as postmaster. began to recede. Jefferson’s In 1842, Urquhart agreed to sell Durham 60 acres at $2 an acre days as a port were numbered, and to allow him to operate the ferry boat with the stipulation that Durham was not to move or sell the conveyance for five years. Then, in 1843, a different agreement was recorded in which Donna & Frank Lang (See Whiskey, Page 23) Innkeepers/Owners

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By Don Oatman fifth grade year, the school was residency. courses at Harbor City College CD, and her daughter, Sherrye, disbanded and combined with When Helen was well and had parts in two plays, is an award-winning employee Several Jefferson and Mar- Macedonia High School, enough to go home and care “Was Jesus Who He Said He at Wal-Mart in Marshall. ion County residents are de- which she entered in the sixth for her son, Zillary enrolled at Was” and “The Spirit of Giv- These children have produced scendants of families that grade. San Diego City College. She ing.” four Texas grandchildren and have populated the area since While at the school she con- later transferred to a school Continuing the three California grandchil- the steamboat and Civil War trated a near-fatal illness. Sur- closer to home and studied Rolland/Johnson family’s re- dren. eras. Few, however, can boast gery saved her life, but made it nursing. markable accomplishments, Zillary, meanwhile, is back longer continuous residence impossible for her to make the During this time, her Zillary’s children, grandchil- among family and friends. She than the Rolland/Johnson steep climb from the road to brother-in-law introduced her dren and great-grandchildren returned to Jefferson in 1995 clan. the school house. She moved to Clarence Bowser, who also are leading successful where she enjoys the frequent The fall/winter edition of to Jefferson and lived with her would become her husband. lives. Son Ricky was studying company of her children, The Jeffersonian featured a older sister, Jessie Walker, a He was a single father who to be a concert pianist when brothers, sisters, nieces and history of this family, and cer- teacher at Gethsemane Ele- had custody of three children, he died of cancer, and daugh- nephews. California’s loss is tainly, one of the most visible mentary School. Ricky Sentell, Sherrye Ann ter Kathy published a book, Texas’ gain. and colorful members of the After missing a year of and Kim Russell. “Roaner.” Kathy’s son, Toby, Rolland/Johnson kinship is school because of rheumatic Zillary was a mother to the just produced a Christian rap (See Zillary, Page 27) Zillary Easter. fever, Zillary received her high children, as well as to the She was the eighth of 15 school diploma from the his- three she and Clarence had to- children born to Lucille toric Macedonia High School. gether, Clarence Jr., Keith Ray Buchanan Johnson and Jesse With a lifetime love for and Kathy Jewell. Clarence Johnson in the New Zion com- drama, her first thespian ex- died of a massive heart attack munity eight miles west of perience was at Macedonia in 1990, and Zillary later mar- Jefferson. The New Zion Bap- where she starred in “Super- ried Joe Easter. They had no tist Church is one of the oldest stitious Maid” and “McBeth.” children. churches in Marion County, She took drama even more se- After the children finished and many of Zillary’s ances- riously when, while still in school, Zillary enrolled at Los tors, dating back 150 years, are high school, she took a 4-H Angeles City College, major- buried in the church cemetery. field trip to Tyler and signed ing in child development and Her early schooling was at up for a play. Her intense pas- youth behavior. After complet- New Zion Elementary School, sion for theater was born. ing her studies, she spent the which had nine grades and Zillary last year became a next 25 years working with ed- only two teachers. After her well-known actress to Pilgrim- ucationally handicapped and age visitors and visitors to Jef- deprived inner-city children ferson when she stole the who were behind their desired Whiskey From Page 22 show as Jennie Simpson in the grade level. “Diamond Bessie Murder During this time she took Trial.” At one performance, Urquhart permitted Durham when an earlier commitment and Tinsly Weaver to operate caused her to miss the curtain the ferry until June 1, 1944 call, the audience was visibly with the understanding that disappointed. Urquhart would receive a Soon after graduating from third of the proceeds. high school, Zillary learned Claiborne House Urquhart’s one-third share that her sister, Helen. L. paid by Durham on March 1, Painter of San Diego had com- 1843 was $42, the equivalent of plications delivering her baby. 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Spawning ground Bob Sanders of Jefferson. tional component, and it’s a atively deep, whereas up- The next order of business Their property provides ac- project before its time by 10 stream is shallow and mean- for the project is land acquisi- for paddlefish cess to the site off FM 726. The years.” dering. The bayou, it notes, tion along the bayou. There initial effort creation of a spawning DeWare went on to note that was impacted by construction are no habitations in that area ground for the native paddle- the effort is fully funded, and and operations at Lake O’ the - the project is within the 100- fish got the effort under way. was helped along last year by Pines. year floodplain - but landown- By Vic Parker The effort began with a a pledge from the Collins The effort to re-create the ers will be paid fair market meeting at the Cypress Valley Foundation to provide up to spawning area kicked off the value for their properties. Work that began in January Alliance building downtown $500,000 for property pur- project, and officials expect it Among the elements of the 2007 continued for several for a two-hour program that chases in conjunction with to be completed in about three project are relocation of the months in the initial phase of included a trip by media rep- the project in return for the weeks. downtown boat ramp down- the Big Cypress Bayou Fish resentatives to the site. Mayor right to maintain and operate The Kilgore firm of C.E. stream a few hundred yards, a and Wildlife Habitat Restora- Bob Avery welcomed the the site. Marler and Associates has resulting amphitheater-like tion project. The public got its media and Duke DeWare, Marcia Hackett, the project handled the task of creating staging area, a bat habitat, first look during the summer. president of the Jeffersonian manager at the district level the sandbars, using special breakout areas for educa- The $4 million project is a Institute, offered a review of for the Corps, said the effort to rocks from Arkansas de- tional purposes, and board- joint effort between the city of the project which had its gen- re-create the spawning area posited in such a way as to walks giving access to the Jefferson and the Corps and esis in the early 1990s follow- for the paddlefish is “one of hold on to the paddlefish eggs trees and vegetation. calls for the restoration of ing the demise of the the first warm-water gravel once they’re laid. Large Yet another component of stones form a “V” at the front the ambitious project is the re- of the bar and a straight line location of the downtown boat at the back form a bed for the ramp downstream on Big Cy- smaller rocks which will pro- press Bayou. The city cur- vide purchase for the eggs. rently is seeking a grant from There are two sections of the Texas Parks and Wildlife sandbar, one some 1,150 feet Department to fund the move. long which points toward U.S. Relocating the boat ramp will 59 and the other a 400- to 500- make available space for the foot panel upstream. There’s a creation of an amphitheater- jump, said Clif Marler, be- like structure where various cause of a 500-foot section of performances will enhance bayou where the bottom is the overall atmosphere of the solid rock. Dumping stones project. there would cause them to Such a venue could also be protrude during low-water sit- used in various educational uations. opportunities.

Property acquisition phase now under way

By Gary Endsley

The Big Cypress Fish and Wildlife Restoration Project has entered the appraisal phase of work for acquisition of pri- THE EFFORT to re-create the spawning grounds of the native paddlefish in Big Cypress Bayou vate properties along the northern shoreline of Big Cypress included the placement of special rocks along the bottom of the stream. The rocks were loaded Bayou between Houston Street and Polk Street in Jefferson. into a specially built boat by a Kilgore firm before they were carried downstream and deposited The 38-acre area is the western section of the project in the proper location. where a wetland complex will be constructed to improve habitat for bald cypress, water tupelo, native mast trees and some 40 acres along and adja- “Daingerfield Reach” project. bar restoration projects of the shrubs and waterfowl nesting and brood-rearing. cent to the bayou. It will in- The Big Cypress project is Corps. We have a unique situ- After construction, the western section will present 1,566 clude restoration of upland the first of its kind by the ation here.” linear feet of walkway for visitor access and routine main- and bottomland hardwood Corps, and results from ef- The 40-acre project will re- tenance. forests and wetlands, restora- forts by the agency to remedi- store terrestrial hardscape The land purchase process will be overseen by the U.S. tion of five acres of urban ate areas damaged by Corps with elements such as native Army Corps of Engineers Real Estate Division in Fort wildscape, including a bat projects ... in this case the vegetation and hardwood Worth during planning, execution and close out of real es- roosting habitat, restoration Lake O’ the Pines. Its creation trees, Hackett said, as well as tate acquisition. It will participate in landowner meetings, of emergent wetlands and resulted in changes down- regeneration efforts aimed at monitor progress of acquisition, and will consult with the restoration of an in-stream stream to the habitats of na- native cypress trees. local sponsor on issues related to compliance with federal spawning habitat. tive flora and fauna species. A Corps handout at the statutory requirements. It was that last component “This is a big deal nation- meeting notes a “major The city of Jefferson is the local project sponsor and is which kicked off the project ally,” DeWare said, “and both change in channel morphol- now awaiting approval by the Real Estate Division of an out- on the bayou west of U.S. 59 the city of Jefferson and the ogy” that occurs at the Polk side, independent appraiser to conduct fair market ap- and adjacent to the 1,100-acre Corps have stuck their necks Street bridge. Downstream praisals of the affected properties. ranch owned by Kimmie and out. It also has a huge educa- from there the channel is rel- Spring/Summer 2009 The Jeffersonian Page 25 Diamond Bessie Murder Trial April 29-30, May 1-2

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Speech From Page 25 place in front of the Christ band playing.” their high appreciation of the and soon. Fair and prophetic queath to Texas that other and Episcopal Church ... the very Here is the text of Miss Ben- valor and patriotism that in- Hope, on ambient wing, better volume of her illustri- place where the re-enactment ners’ speech: duced you thus to form your- mounting ever upward, to- ous record, and so ordain by takes place each year: “Fanny, selves into so chivalric and wards the blue Empyrean your achievements that, side dressed in a glittering uni- “Gentlemen: Allow me as noble a band to defend and shall, in concert with liberty, by side of Davis, Beauregard form and riding a spirited the chosen, yet humble, free this fair sunny south, the sing that happifying paean and Johnson, shall be her black horse, presented a ban- medium of the ladies, who at land of our sires and our ‘Our land is free, return, ye Crump, McCulloch and Wig- ner and flag to the company the request of one of your fel- homes, from the tyranny of a spared and favored few, to fall, while members of this during an impressive cere- low citizens, have made and worse than vandal foe. happy homes where loved battalion form a galaxy of en- mony with speeches made and tendered this testimonial of “In offering you a standard ones stand with open arms circling stars. which we trust may prove a and loving hearts to receive The, gentlemen, receive this rallying point of many a vic- and greet you. banner, made by woman’s torious battlefield, not to in- “Again, gentlemen, the hands, consecrated by crease your bravery and valor, Southern Confederacy must woman’s prayers and bedewed for they are ample to every de- have a history, and Texas the by woman’s tears. mand, but to keep ever present Beautiful must have one more “Let it be your talisman, its in your souls the puissant volume of her perilous and motto, with the justness of thoughts of home and loved valorous achievements, to be- your cause, your fortress of Catfish, Gator, Shrimp, Froglegs, ones whose every prayer is for come, as she should be, the rock, and from its folds and Crawfish Tails, Steaks & More your success and whose tears hope of the present and the stars, know that the norms Featuring: Texas Wines • Caddo Lake & Uncertain are for your hardships and guiding star of future genera- and features of loved ones at Texas Souvenirs • Fishing • Cameras your misfortunes. tions. Remember, then, that home ever looked down on Film • Maps & Other Essentials “The motto of this banner, you - it may be in blood upon you. Paddlewheel Boat Tour ‘The brave may fall, but never the battlefield with sword “To you, we now consign it, yield,’ is consonant with the points and unerring aim - full of confidence of your will 903-789-3292 patriotism which has con- must write the imperishable and courage to protect it. But Tuesday - Thursday 11 am - 7 pm • Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm voked this military existence, character from which the fu- if, at length, should largely su- Located next to Johnson’s Ranch and Uncertain Inn Lakeside and as you catch its voiceless ture historian is to compile perior numbers overwhelm www.uncertaingifts.com whispers in your ear, and list that volume as a monument to and force you, crush out your its soft echoes in your souls, a your deeds. lives, in that extremity and new inspiration will seize you, “Then let this battalion give with a prayer for the deliver- rendering stout your hearts that most brilliant chapter to GO-DEVIL CADDO LAKE and strong your arms. Confederate history, and be- (See Speech, Page 27) ADVENTURE TOURS “Gentlemen, the pathway which duty and patriotism has Leave the beaten path and explore Caddo’s backwaters pointed, and which you have so willingly and determinedly entered, is one beset with dan- gers, difficulties and hard- ships, compared to which the Billy Carter’s Caddo Guide Service also labors of Hercules and the toils of Sisyphus are as child’s PONTOON BOAT TOURS play. GUIDED FISHING AND “Then grow not weary, but work earnestly and to pur- U.S.C.G. Captain DUCK HUNTING pose. Should you be faint and weary from over-toil and the Spatterdock Guest Houses heat and thirst of battle, re- member, that beyond you is (903) 789-3268 the ever-gushing fountain billy@caddoguideservice from the cleft rock of freedom Uncertain Inn www.spatterdock.com to slake your thirst and re- ward you. Then strike again, Lakeside Motel Reservation office located at Lakeside Motel in the Uncertain General Store & Grill FM 2198, 4.6 miles East of Caddo Lake State Park “Where you can be certain youʼll get a good deal!” www.uncertaininn.com 1st & 3rd weekend of each month Thursday - Set up day 10-2 • Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9-5 For reservation or information 903-679-3792 • 903-930-4587 903-789-3292 Spring/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 27

A town’s no good without ordinances DER BASKIT KASE MUSIC STORE Hand Crafted & Factory Made String Instruments Musical Instruments • Repair & Sale Early leaders sought ‘cleanliness, salubrity’ Vintage Jewelry • Vintage Glassware Custom Monogramming • Books By Vic Parker of inspection of slaves; to pro- crime rates prompted a new vide lighting and town guards ordinance “concerning the Wind-Up Phonographs • Repair & Sale It’s one thing to incorporate or patrols; to ensure public quiet and good order of the 215 N. Polk, Jefferson, TX 75657 a town; it’s quite another to safety; to regulate businesses; town.” 903-665-7996 [email protected] draft and create the rules and to preserve order; and to un- A fine of from $5 to $20 Don & Ann Clampitt, Owners regulations that allow for a dertake all official acts by a would be imposed for “any peaceful, honest and law-abid- majority vote except for the person found lying in the ing community. levying of taxes which would streets, alleys or public places, Efforts to organize a city require votes of two-thirds of either in the day or night, in a government in Jefferson won the citizens.” state of intoxication.” The legislative approval in 1848, In 1854 when W.P. Saufley same fine could be imposed for Carol L. Hedges, D.V.M. but it wasn’t until 1850 that a was mayor, the council “indecent conduct, mischief charter was obtained. adopted 11 new ordinances, or any kind of disturbance.” Jefferson Animal Clinic That charter provided for a some of them in response to Quarrelling, use of threat- 1107 N. Walcott St. • (903) 665-3600 mayor and five aldermen. The the problems of a growing ening, violent or abusive lan- city’s first mayor was S.H. riverport. Apparently, the free guage in a public place, www.jeffersonanimalclinic.com Ellis. The council was empow- flow of liquor and growing “getting drunk and using ered by the charter to pass or- noisy and boisterous lan- Full service medical surgery & boarding available dinances “to maintain the guage, or behaving in a rude, cleanliness and salubrity of Zillary From Page 23 riotous and turbulent man- Visiting Jefferson?.... said town; to secure the safety ner” would cost an offender and convenience of passing in from $5 to $10. Bring your pet with you! the streets and squares, pas- Theater lovers will have two Riding a mule or horse on Call for Boarding Reservation sageways, lanes and other opportunities to see her per- the sidewalk resulted in a fine public streets and alleys; to form this spring. She will play of up to $10. A fine of $5 at- 903-665-3600 maintain streets and boat the lead in “(mis)Understand- tended the lighting or landings; to establish a system ing Mammy: The Hattie Mc- “promiscuously throwing Daniel Story” during Tara in about for exploding purposes” Texas II in April and will the Chinese match (fire- From Page 26 Speech reprise the role of Jennie cracker). Possession of more Simpson in Pilgrimage pro- than 12 pounds of explosive ance of your country, gather duction of “The Diamond its bars and stars around you Bessie Murder Trial.” (See Early, Page 30) as your warrior’s winding sheet, look proudly to heaven from the death bed of fame Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich while your spirits soar in its glorious enshrouding to the & Pie Bar heaven of the brave and the good. “But now we must bid you Formerly Known as Jeffersonʼs farewell. Then, go, where duty House of Pies calls. Thither we cannot follow you to nurse and cheer you, but to God we commend you. “As you go, invoke for you all those virtuous dispositions 125 N. Polk St. and blessings which will ren- on the corner of Polk & der you valorous and invinci- Lafayette St. ble. “Then go, and when the fair Home of the Famous angel of peace folds her white 903-665-0505 Kornbread Sandwich wings to rest and seeks the Triune Altar of Southern Lib- erty, Freedom and Independ- Hours: M-F 11:30am - 3:30pm ence as her eternal biding Closed Wednesdays place, then, but not til then, re- Sat: 11:30am - 5:30pm turn and your country shall Sun: Noon - 3pm crown you heroes, and we will give you we have: a woman’s 7 Guest7 Guest RoomsRooms love. King & Queen Size Beds • Private Baths King & Queen Size Beds “Once more, a sad yet loving Ask us about Franchise Opportunities! Full Southern Breakfast & Home Tour Included farewell, a word that hath Rates:Private $125.00 Baths to $149.00 been and must be said yet Fullmid-week Southern Breakfast rates 25% & Homeoff regular Tour In pricecluded Now Accepting Credit Cards! again - farewell.” Page 28 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010

King From Page 15 MMoomm aanndd PPoopp’’ss RRVV PPaarrkk childhood,” she explained. fun traveling the country talk- cludes a production of She moved to northern Cali- ing about this magnificent film “(mis)UNDERSTANDING Pullll-Thrus • Fullll Hook-Ups • 30-50 AMPS fornia in 1980 where she which actually has become a MAMMY: The Hattie Mc- Laundry • Large Meetiing Buiilldiing served as marketing coordina- part of the American con- Daniel Story,” a vaudeville din- Showers • Restrooms • Diirect TV iin Buiilldiing tor for the Fort Bragg-Mendo- sciousness.” ner theater presented by The cino Coast Chamber of Miss King made her first Minden Community Chorus, Kiitchen For Cllubs • Easy-In/Easy-Out on Hwy 59 7 miilles south of Jefferson/7 miilles north of Marshallll

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Commerce. visit to Jefferson in October and a visit by the Rhett Butler “I’ve worked in public rela- 2003 during “Tara in Texas.” Trucking Company’s 18- tions 40 years, been a wife and Admission to her program and wheeler airbrushed with mother, and no matter what I the autograph session which GWTW murals, call 903-665- did, my role in Gone With the follows is $25 per person. 1939 or visit the museum web- Wind is what captures people’s For more information on site at interest,” she said. “I’m having “Tara in Texas II,” which in- www.scarlettohardy.com.

THE Campground Between From Page 5 Marshall & Historic Jefferson Party In the Piney Woods of East Texas, 211 West Austin, Jefferson, Tx. 75657 Yet With a Taste of Louisian’s Bayou Country as a dam that affected water- ways in Louisiana and north- FREE WIFI east Texas. The logjam formed If you’re seeking accommodations in a Victorian set- • PULL-THRUS • NICE SHOWERS • CLEAN RESTROOMS Caddo Lake, and raised the ting, planning a wedding, reception or simply want • 30/50 AMPS • NEW LAUNDRY • 24-HR. SECURITY level of the Big Cypress River • FISHING LAKE • NATURE TRAILS • GROUP/RALLY ROOMS to Jefferson, making naviga- to tour historic properties, we invite you to take Information/Reservation 5935 N. Hwy. 59 tion possible for steamboats 1-800-848-7087 903-935-4278 Marshall, TX 75670 advantage of Southern ambience and hospitality at traveling from New Orleans. From the settlement of Jef- the properties owned and operated by the Jessie Allen ferson in the 1840s until the Wise Garden Club. last steamboat departed in 1903, the city was an impor- EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL tant center for commerce. Dur- ☞ Vintage Car Museum ing the Civil War era, Built in 1852 and furnished in antiques. Jefferson was a significant Accommodations include private baths, channel asset to the Confederacy in the TV, in room telephones and a “Plantation Breakfast” Lafayette StreetVintage Cars manufacture and shipping of available upon request. Tours Daily 1 p.m. and gunpowder, leather, and cot- 2 p.m. Call ahead. ton, and it became a bustling ATALANTA-PRIVATE RAILROAD CAR metropolis of about 30,000 res- ☞ idents. Built in 1888 for J. Gould, railroad tycoon, reflects One of the steamboats that lifestyle of the wealthy at the turn of the century. arrived in Jefferson during its Tours available, call ahead. heyday as the farthest inland ☞ RUTH LESTER MEMORIAL PLAYHOUSE port was the Dixie. To cele- Circa 1860. Beautiful house furnished with brate that part of Jefferson’s Victorian antiques adjoining a gazebo lawn area. past, a vaudeville dinner the- Master bedroom now available for rental. ater and costume gala on Sat- urday, April 24, will showcase

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Party FromPage 28 You’ve Had It Now Forever. Maybe Accepting tured for many years during member of the world- With the Wind-attired guests. It’s Time To Jefferson’s Candlelight music renowned Metropolitan Opera Special recognition will be Consignments celebration. Chorus in New York City; “Mr. awarded to winners of the Sell It! As part of Tara in Texas II, Banjo” Buddy Griffin from best Scarlett-look-alike, best sponsored by Scarlett Houston, and Louis Nabors, Rhett-look-alike, most original O’Hardy’s Gone With the Wind Professor of Voice at The Uni- costume, most authentic cos- Museum, the chorus will pres- versity of Louisiana at Mon- tume, and audience favorite. ent The Dixie Belle Showboat roe who will close the show Costumes are highly encour- Returns to Jefferson, a vaude- with his stirring rendition of aged, but not required. “You Are Sure To Find A Treasure” ville variety show reminiscent Ol’ Man River. Tickets for the event are $65 of Margaret Mitchell’s Old Dinner will be catered by per person and can be pur- South. This extravaganza will Upper Crust Catering of Buck chased by calling Scarlett have all the flare and Creek Lodge in Haynesville, O’Hardy’s Gone With the Wind pageantry you would expect in La. In addition to wedding re- Museum at 903-665-1939, or this type of musical including ceptions and other special visit the website at www.scar- “The Bankers Building” costumes, song and choreog- events, the company is lettohardy.com. raphy. renowned for catering the The vaudeville dinner the- Mardi Gras Ball at The ater will be held in the Jeffer- Kennedy Center in Washing- son High School Commons. ton, D.C. and dinners for the U. Local resident Andy Looney S. Senate in the Capitol Build- will be The Cap’n of The Dixie ing. Belle. Special guest perform- The costume contest will ers include Nathan Carlisle, a feature a promenade of Gone

Jefferson Quilt Show “Quilts on the Bayou” Jefferson, Texas

Jeffersonian Institute • 120 E. Austin St. January 21 - 23, 2011 Friday & Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 10-3

Viewer’s Choice Open Show with: Cash Awards • Ribbons • Raffle Quilt • Workshops Lectures • Demonstrations • Door Prizes Merchant Mall & Special Exhibits

For Quilt Entry Form Contact: Jefferson Regional Quilt Alliance P.O. Box 316 • Jefferson, TX 75657

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Otstott Park downtown becomes a popular place on the Fourth of July Inn Keepers Sam & Valerie Ayer 203 E. Dixon St. For Reservations call It was 106 degrees on May 23, 1849 Jefferson, TX 75657 903-665-2500 An Englishman’s visit to Jefferson

Built in 1873 this Stick Eastlake home has 2 Victorian rooms By Vic Parker from Jefferson induces many years ago possessed only three and our very special Texas Ranger Room. Award winning gardens and a Gourmet breakfast served in your room. to take their produce sixty log houses. Now it is well laid In case it ever comes up in miles further to Shreveport, out and has somewhat near conversation, the temperature but as the quantity of produce sixty houses and several large, in Jefferson at 2:30 p.m. on increases, it is probable that well-supplied stores.” May 23, 1849 was 106 degrees. the rates on freight from Jef- On his visit, Smith says he That little tidbit is known ferson will decrease.” found one warehouse for the because of the attention to de- From Smith’s account, it ap- shipment of merchandise and tail an English visitor to Jef- pears that he had visited Jef- a small saw and grist mill in ferson brought with him on a ferson on an earlier occasion, 1849. The price of his steamer trip from Shreveport. as he notes, “Jefferson four trip from Shreveport was $4. The traveler, according to the book “Jefferson: Riverport to the Southwest” by Fred Tarpley, was Edward Smith Early From Page 27 who kept an account of his visit. “Steamboats have plyed (sic) powder could cost violators ulation that he could not re- the lakes during the last four $10 for each offense. ceive the goods. years,” Smith wrote, “but no The town fathers felt it im- In 1857, new ordinances regular line has been estab- portant to observe the sab- were passed controlling public lished until the present sea- bath, so any steamboat intoxication, abusive language son. This port bids fair to captain found discharging and indecent conduct. New or- seriously injure Shreveport, freights on a Sunday would be dinances would bring in- but the cost of transportation fined $50, with the added stip- creased income through taxes on professions, entertainment, steamboats, toll bridges and ferries. Wi-Fi SINGLETON’S Virginia Cross House Twilight HOME TOURS Garden Stroll Tours conducted on Saturdays, 1:00 pm. April 30, May 1 401 N. Soda at four locations Call for information and reservations. around Jefferson 903-665-3938 Spring/Summer 2010 The Jeffersonian Page 31 SON OF A GUN WE’LL HAVE BIG FUN! UURR!! NNEE HHOO BAYOU OOBOAT TOURS MESSAGE FROM CAPTAIN NANCE: 2010 STARTS MY 29TH YEAR AS A BAYOU TOUR GUIDE. The crew and I, as always, are dedicated to giving an accurate and fun narration of Jefferson’s steamboat history along with info on the flora and wildlife along the bayou and whatever else might cross our minds. WE ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME!

NEW HOURS FOR 2010

Closed on Sun. & Mon. except for Labor & Memorial Days March & April...... Tours at Noon & 2pm May - August ...... Tours at 10am • Noon • 2pm • 4pm September - December 11 ...... Tours at Noon & 2pm Weather Permitting!

NEW & USED BOOKS Yes, you can use our restrooms… T-SHIRTS Price is still... ART GENEALOGY SERVICE $650 Plus Tax - over 13 years $450 Plus Tax - 3 to 12 years Shop the store or just FREE! - UNDER 3 Yrs hang-out on our deck Prices good thru 2009 over the bayou. For more information call 903-665-2222 LOCATION: From Downtown Jefferson, just cross the Polk Street Bridge or go to and turn right Plenty of Parking JeffersonBayouTours.com Jefferson...It’s All About The Bayou! Page 32 The Jeffersonian Spring/Summer 2010 Chez Lafayette Bed & Breakfast The 28th Annual Candlelight Tour of

Homes® Thursdays, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9, 3-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Dec. 3 & 4, 5-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Dec. 10 & 11, 5-9 p.m. Private Cottage For Information: 903-665-7064 Full Breakfast Room in Main House/Private Entrance P.O. Box 688, Jefferson, TX 75657 Queen Beds/Private Baths www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com Porch/Ceiling Fans/Rocking Chairs Beautifully Landscaped Garden 903-665-3145 www.chezlafayette.com [email protected]

TARA IN TEXAS II a Gone With the Wind Weekend Lodging Guest Rooms availability BED & BREAKFAST Belle’s April 23-24, 2010 and reservations: and Scarlett’s 903-665-1939 TOUR HOME Pittypat’s 410 Taylor St. Mammy’s Special Guests: Jefferson, Texas Bonnie Blue Butler www.scarlettohardy.com The Generals’ Hattie McDaniel The Rhett Butler Show Truck The Minden Community Chorus

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Private Tours Souvenir Available Gift Shop Open Thur.-Sat. Admission: 10 AM - Adult...$3 5 PM Scarlett O’Hardy’s, a Greek Revival home, features fine architectural Child...$1 Sun.-Wed. (12 and under) By Appointment details, light fixtures, antique furnishings, and family collections.

TOURS With advance reservations, group tours for six or more are welcome throughout the year. Call 903-665-1939 to schedule your tour. 903-665-1939 • 408 Taylor St. • Jefferson, Texas 75657 $6.00 per person