Family picture taken 1907 Sulpher Rock, Independence Co Ark of the Gennings, Carpenter, Tuggle, Seuberth families .. Middle seated is Mary jane Tuggle Gennings and behind her is Robert Gennings. Submitted by Charlotte Smith - charcsmith@verizon.net
Archive for February, 2011
Newport High School – 1910
February 24, 2011
Graduating class of Newport, Jackson Co Ark Highschool 1910. Charles Hite, Mary Kelly, Ether Meyersk Lillian Stallings, Doris Carpenter, Charles Rose. Submitted by Charlotte Smith – charcsmith@verizon.net.
Cotton Belt Depot – Fordyce
February 23, 2011
This old passenger depot at Fordyce was obviously a busy place when this shot was made in 1916. Building was later used as a freight shed when new brick station was erected adjacent to it in 1926. Frame building was dismantled in December, 1953. Everything in this picture is now antique except Agent Andy Carraway shown at front of baggage cart in center of photo. - Photo and information on display at the Arkansas Railroad Museum in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Saracen – Sarasen
February 20, 2011
Sarasen
Chief of the Quapaws
Died 1832
Aged 97 Years
Friend of the Missionaries
Rescuer of Captive Children
C.S.D.I.W.
From Pine Bluff Historical Museum:
The Quapaws
Saracen was a chief of the Quapaws during the tragic era when their numbers dwindled and they were moved out of Arkansas through treaties with the U.S. Government.
But prior to this, the Quapaws helped civilize a wild frontier, later to be known as the State of Arkansas, by keeping peace in Southeast Arkansas and befriending the early settlers.
The most famous of the Quapaws in local lore is Saracen. He was born around 1735 of mixed parentage. His father is believed to be Cadet Francois Sarazin, and the two names are listed side by side on the 1744 Register of Arkansas Post. In the ascendancy of the American occupation of Arkansas, Saracen was listed as “an old man” when he talked to Father John Odin near Pine Bluff in 1824.
Sometime between 1744 and 1824 there occurred the incident that was the springboard for the legend of Saracen, rescuer of captured children. The popular version of the legend took place at Pine Bluff. A marauding band of Chickasaws stole two children from a young mother, who beseeched Saracen to return her children. He agreed to make the rescue attempt and followed the Chickasaws downriver, overtaking them late at night. The Quapaw warhoop erupted out of the dark woods, echoing repeatedly and drove off the Chickasaws. Saracen then returned the children to their mother.
This version of the legend was used by T.B. Morton in his novel, “Daniel Hovey,” published in 1901. In the novel, Daniel Hovey was one of the children rescued by Saracen, whose life was interwoven into the history of Pine Bluff and Arkansas.
In 1824, the Quapaws signed the treaty in which they abandoned all of their lands in Southeast Arkansas and moved to the Caddo country, near present day Texarkana. This exodus was led by Antoine Barraque and Saracen. But the location did not prove sucessful and most of the Quapaws quietly moved back to Jefferson County. Consequently a third and final treaty was signed by the Quapaws when, in 1833, they agreed to move to Oklahoma, just northwest of Fort Smith.
But Saracen did not go to Oklahoma. He petitioned the Governor of Arkansas to be allowed to spend his remaining days on the river of his youth. This wish was granted and Saracen was given acreage on the river where the Port of Pine Bluff is presently located.
When he died, he was buried in the old town cemetery, located behind the Methodist Church at Fourth and Main in Pine Bluff. In 1888, the town cemetery was moved to Bellwood, the grave of Saracen was pointed out to Father J.M.Lucy, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. After obtaining permission from the Bishop, Father Lucy had Saracen’s remains buried in the Catholic Cemetery where he lies in peace today.
Wildwood Park Lantern Festival
February 20, 2011
Mark and I had the time this weekend to go check out the Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts Lantern Festival and so I have brought back some pics for you. The performers actually seemed second place to the food sale but it was still entertaining. We did enjoy a short enjoyable performance by the Lumina Trio composed of Taitiana Roitman, Beth Wheeler, and David Renfroe. For those not able to attend…the program consisted of walking around to different “countries” and enjoying a sample music and food from places like Asia, Mexico, Venice, Germany, England and of course, America. Photographs in no particular order.
Old Mill – North Little Rock
February 17, 2011
Old Mill submitted by Crystal Hutchinson - crystalh1975@hotmail.com
Doster – Orrick Family – 1918
February 15, 2011
1918
Seated L to R – George Washington Doster w/Lilly Gertrude Doster , Mary Elizabeth Paslay Orrick w/ Era , Luther Orrick w/ Graffie Orrick…
Standing L to R – Aggie Orrick, Pearl Orrick Doster , Grace Orrick, Myrtle Orrick & Mary Orrick
Submitted by Mark Hobson (johnnybiggunscantina @ yahoo.com)
Hutcheson Family – 1924
February 14, 2011
Hutcheson Family of Saline County – Christmas 1924
Adults Standing from left to right: Anna Bell Hutcheson Howard, Clarence Jackson Howard, William Wilburn “Bill” Adams, Myra Lucy Hutcheson Adams, Floyd Harrison Richards, Virgie M Pool Hutcheson, Floyd Elmore Maynard
Adults Sitting from left to right: Charles Asbury Hutcheson, Lydia Mabel Wall Hutcheson, Fannie Mary Hutcheson Richards, Charles Samuel “Charlie” Hutcheson, Cynthia Irene Hutcheson Maynard (Elliott)
Children from left to right: Mary Ann Richards (Lilly), Sara Bell Richards (Langley), “CW” Charles William Richards, Eloise Aretta Howard (Holder), Wanda Inez Richards (Underwood/Spivey), Samuel Wade Hutcheson, Ralph E Maynard
Missing from this portrait: Albert Richard Hutcheson 1896-1921, Mittie Linch Hutcheson (Palmer) age 25, Albert Vernon Hutcheson, age 3
NOTE: My Grandparents were Bill and Myra Adams, Great grandparents are Charles and Belle Hutcheson. My father was born 12 months after this picture was taken, Wilburn Curtis Adams.
Submitted by Lou Jane Wills – lou loujanew@yahoo.com
Coca Cola Mural – Batesville, Arkanas
February 9, 2011
Photograph entered by Donna Griffin. Taken May 2010.
