, r I 2A-DeWitt. Arkansas, Era-Enterprise, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 • October 15th St. Charles Fire Department New Station &amp; 5000 Gal. Tanker Dedication & Fund Raiser Dedication: 11:00 a.m. - Noon Fund Raiser: Noon - 5:00 p.m. Fish Plates - Eat in or Carry Out $1o.oo All Proceeds & Donations Go To Purchase New Equipment For The Fire Dept. Get Your Photo Taken With "Smokey the Bear" from 11:00 a.m. to Noon. "Come Help Us Protect The Community" ,2  5:30PM-8:OOPM I'VITIES TO INCLUDE: 1€ ..... tIROM 5:30PM-/:3OPM) TRAIN RIDES BOUNCE HOUSE CAKE WALK GO FISHING BINGO PICK UP DUCKS WHEEL OF FORTUNE TATTOOS/FACE PAINTING DOOR PRIZES (DRAWINGS THROUGHOUT NIGHT, MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) 1861: Troops move while industry evolves By Don Roth Near Columbus, KY, Maj. Gen. William Hardee's then and equipment boarded every mis- cellaneous train car and moved southward on the night of Oct. 10, 1861. At this time, no east-west rail links existed between Co- lumbus and their destination, Bowling Green. About 80 miles northeast of Memphis, the small army embarked on the Memphis and Ohio line and reached the Tennessee River 20 miles north- east of Paris Oct. 12. On Oct. 13, Hardee's command slowly wound into Bowling Green, KY, ending a long and exhausting odyssey from Pittman's Ferry, AR, to assist in shoring up Lt. Gen. Albert M. Johnston's sprawlingdepartment. Establishment of industrial works was imperative to place the frontier state of Arkansas on something resembling a war footing. A Fort Smith newspaper enthusiastically reported on a tanner, John Harris, who lived near Clarksville. He advertised for workmen to help him make boots and shoes for soldiers. He had plenty of leather on hand and could furnish $10,000 worth of shoes if he could get help. As the war progressed, many tanneries in southwest Arkansas supplied the needs of all three aYms of gervice to a fair degree. The amount of leather needed to outfit a soldier, whether infantry, artillery or cav- alry, was notable, not to mention animals of logistical value. Three powder mills were report- The Civil War in Arkansas A squicentennial Observance year later, four powder manufacto- ries were in undisclosed locations near Arkadelphia. Acting under orders from Brig. Gen. McCulloch, Col. James Mc- lntosh seized rich lead mines in Granby, MO. The first shipment of pig lead veighing 32,000 pounds arrived at theArkansas River town of Van Buren Oct. 10. Maj. George W Clarke, McCull- och's quartermaster at Fort Smith, was assigned operational control of the shi'pments. His design was to send it by steamboats to Capt. R.W. Hunt in the Confederate Ordinance Office at Memphis. If the Arkansas River wasn't navi- gable,then wagons would haul the lead to Dardanelle; from there it would be sent down river in small boats. That river Community had become a supply depot, providing support to McCulloch's command in northeast Arkansas. SO now Clarke was able to put his wagon them empty. About the time Clarke made his first shipment, s6me 500 pounds of superior lead arrived from New- ton County, and the Confederate government quickly bought it for 13 cents a pound. This precious metal had been smelted 50 miles north of Clarksville. It seemingly appeared Arkansas wasn't going to be outdone by Missouri. Lead deposits were common across the mountain counties, and until now remained untapped, (Margaret Ross, Chronicles of Arkansas, Arkansas Gazette, Oct 13, 1961) During the sitting of the State Convention in May, an ordinance was adopted providing for the relief of families of volunteers. Authorization was given to coun- ties to levy a tax not exceeding 0ne-fourth of one cent on all tax- able property. The October term of the Arkansas County Court heard claims against the county modities quoted as provisions or groceries. Claims were examined and mostly allowed by the court, although a few were reduced in dollar amount. A total of $107.18 was ordered paid to satisfy seven separate claims to benefit indigent families of volunteers i n the army. Of interest to the public in writ- ing to relatives now serving in Kentucky andVirginia(TheDixie Grays, Crockett Rifles and DeWitt Guards) was the recent completion of a brick courthouse. Commis- sioner of Public Buildings James M. Barker was issued a warrant allowing payment of $75 by the cotinty treasurer for superintend- ing the construction of this, the second courthouse in DeWitt. Barker was a 32-year-old DeWitt merchant at this time, but joined the army nine months later. After a short stint in mounted service, he was transferred to earthwork construction at Arkansas Post, where he was captured tn January 1863. He retortedly escaped in St. Louis and returned to Arkansas. A day or two later, an appro- priation of $20 was ordered paid to clear away the rubbish from around the courthouse and repair the observatory in an agreement between David B. Quetermous and the court. The appropriation was due and payable when the work was completed. It is not known when the first session opened in the new facility. Quertermous resigned the cap- taincy of the DeWitt Guards less then two months after being .NOMO.Eco.c00.s,O. ....... S...O  THERE another plannednearBatesville.A to Dardanelle rather then sending purchase of beef and other corn- .promoted in his plhce. WILL BE A HOT IS/CHILI DOGS FRlro PleS NACHO$ CAN DRINKS HAMBU RGERS/CHEE6E BURG ERS CHIPS BROWNIES/COOKIES t FOR E tNFO!ItMATitI CA.LL Cindy Duncan or Ula Manchester It 870-946-3589 | ,, ............ The Arkansas County Corn- second Tuesday of each month at Mondayofeach monthat PCCUA ,  Veigll /i .... i munity Calendar is a compilation 7p.m.(November-March)or7:30 DeWittcampusat5:30p.m.Any- Molday of events coming up inArkansas p.m. (April:October). one xho is interested in reading p timt ( 'Countyinthenearfuture. Persons • St. Charles City Council a variety of fiction and nonfiction at5 p.m. edoperatingacrosstheSouthwith trainstogooduseonthetripdown by township appointees for the clccted. Lt.JamesM. Boswellwas ARKANSAS COUNTY FARM BUREAU 5OTH ANNUAL CONVENTION WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011, 6:30 P.M. AT THE ARKANSAS COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICE IN DEWITT 1710 S. WHITEHEAD DR. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 946-3501 IN DEWITT 673-1651 IN STUTTGART Thursday of each month at the St. Chartes Rfe Deptir+m+'nt! • The St. Charles Volunteer Fire Department meets the first Monday.of every month at 7 p.m. at the fi re station at 610 B roadway. • The St. Charles Fire Depart- ment Auxiliary meets the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the fire station at610 Broadway. Club Meetings • American Legion and Aux- iliary meets the first Thursday of each month at Camp Doughboy at7 p.m. • Arkansas County Diabetic Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Arkansas County Bank Community Room. • Delta Medicine Assist Pro- gram will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Baptist Medical Health Clinic in Stuttgart. • DeWitt Alcoholics Anony- mous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the DeWitt City Hall courtroom. Use the east door. • DeWittAthletic BoosterClub meets the first Monday of each month in the DeWitt High School library at 5:30 p.m. • DeWitt Band Parents Asso- ciation meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the DeWitt High School band room. • DeWitt Chamber of Com- merce meets the thi rd Thursday of each month at noon at the Catfish Shack. • The DeWitt Community Book Club meets the second Refreshments, ',t ++++ +',ii Daily Door Prizes ' 41 @ Specials  ii: ,00i,+ll :+++ .... '++++ +++o. Decorations, Hats, Banners, +::!li+i. -- Cups, Tablecovers, Balloons, Candles Open Tues.-Fri., 9:30-5:30 Sat., 9:30-4:00 I ;";' o 305 S. Main i II Downtown +' ,+¢rr ,.,.u.j=.  11 I I  It * 870-673-0093 I" *+ ...... --,.. ++ • * ": • ++.+:: .+ ...... .::: I i .0, ++a e + 411 @k, ' .'-' • :+.++, • an, + + ® ;II : ;€I :+++ • ..... ++++++++ -. :::"+ + I 11 .... . ' 'lit+. ..... : • q +: Q,::+ • m +: + ....... + ......... € : ® ....... < ,eSe I • +::iZ..O ..... e +: .... • Q ar II • Weight Watchers meets every Monday at DeWitt Hospital Out- patient Clinic. Weigh-ins begin meets the seconduesday of each and discussing books with other month at 7 p.m. in the St. Charles readers is welcome to attend. For Thursday, October 13 M useum, the current month's selection, call The 4-H Hamburger Supper • St. Charles Zoning Corn- ChristinaVerderosa at 946-3241. will be held from 5-7 p.m.,at the mission+meets at ,7 p.m, the first+,+ ,:. DWJI Lions Club mets +: £Ajr:; sountql[0 ' ev at ,nOon at The • DeWitt PRIDE will meet the last Mondayof each month at noon at the Dragon Garden. Everyone is welcome to attend. • DeWitt Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon at The Catfish Shack. • 40 et 8 meets the first Wednes- day of every month at 7 p.m. at Doughboy.. • The Gillett Civic Group meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Planters and Merchants Bank. • Grand Prairie Charitable Christian Medical Clinic is held the second Tuesday of each month, 6p.m.,at 115 N.Adams in DeWitt. • The Grand Prairie Historical Society meets the third Thursday in Jan., April, July and October. • The Grand Prairie Quilt So- ciety meets the second Wed nesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Grand Prairie Arts Center. • The Grand Prairie Ruritan Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows Restaurant. • Kingdom Outreach Women's Group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Changing Lives Ministries building at the corner of Madison and Gibson Streets. • Masonic Lodge #157 meets the firstandthirdTucsdayofevery month at 7:30 p.m. • Prairie Angels 4-H Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. at the DeWitt Fire Station. 1705 S WHITEHEAD DRIVE OEWITT, AR 870-946-4111 K. ;t: ei+=,I P+'t,d +I the Li'A .S Ver;;<e {)0 45;?7.93 11 Friday, October 14 Tile Arkansas State Fair begins and goes through Oct. 22 at the Arkansas State Fairgr/ounds in Little Rock Saturday, October 15 CASA Champs for Children 5K Run will be held at 9 a.m. on Court Square. To sign up, call Tiffanie Hearn at 946-5672. More race information is available at arkansasrunner.com. • The Bottomland Hardwood Trail Dedication will be held at White River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in St. Charles at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15. Programs will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will include guided hikes, demonstrationsand audio/visual presentations. Event schedules will be available upon arrival at the Event Tent'and the Visitor Center front desk. Friends of White River National Wildlife Refuge will sell food, drinks and gift items as a fund- raiser. The revenue will be used to support programs and projects at the refuge. Wednesday, October 19 The U.S. Postal Service will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposal to make possible changes in the way postal services are provided in Ethel at 5:30 p.m. at The Country Store/Mary J's Caf6, 1 Ethel Rd. Customers can meet with a postal service representa- tive to discuss alternatives. Monday, October 24 The 4-H County Convention will be held at the Arkansas County Courthouse. Registration will be from 6-6:30 p.m.; the con- vention begins at 6:30 p.m. Triple L Liquor 507 S. Whitehead Dr., DeWitt, AR 72042 870-946-0262 Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. wishing to publicize an event in the calendar -- the listing is free -- should send or bring the event to the DeWitt Era-Enterprise of- ,' fice,,.(+0,o.:,tlendar €yents will .be taken over the phone). The staff of tff6'D'eWit't-Efci-Eiiierprisb will attempt to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible each week depending on the amount of space available. Government Meetings • Arkansas County Quorum Court meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the courthouse. • Crocketts Bluff Volunteer Fire Department meets the third Monday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. at the fire station. You do not have to be a board member to attend. • DeWitt Airport Commission meets tile secondThurday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at DeWitt city Hall. • DeWitt/Arkansas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets the third Monday of each month at l 0 a.m. • DeWitt City Council meets the second Monday of each month 'at 6 p.m. • DeWitt Municipal Water- works meets the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. at the water office. • DeWitt School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the district office. • Gillett City Council meets the