 The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, August 19, 1888 pg. 4 THE HAYMAKERS PicNic at Lankford's Grove Last Wednesday in Lankford's Grove, near Carpenter's Bluff, was given the Haymakers picnic, which has long been looked forward to with eager anticipation by the elite of country society. Fully one thousand people attended the festivities during the day, and the utmost good order prevailed. The Haymakers' Society is composed of men and boys, and the object is mutual assistance among members, and benevolent purposes. Only persons of good moral character are allowed to become members. The Society organized at Oak Ridge, and there are now two lodges in good standing in the neighborhood. The barbecue was a success, free to all, and the roast meats were done to a turn. During the day a game of ball was indulged between the Haymakers and the Denison boys. Score, 3 to 0 in favor of Denison. But the Haymakers had some professional players pitted against them. A dancing pavillion was at hand, and all who willed, tripped the light fantastic to their hearts content. Lemonade and refreshment were also served to those who wished. No intoxicants were allowed on the grounds. The following are of Oak Ridge Lodge: J.M. Gains, Grand Sultan; Matt. Foust, Assistant Grand Sultan; G.T. Gaines, Grand Secretary; Melburn Mathews, Grand Clerk; and David Bollin, Sheriff; J.H. Turly, Prosecuting Attorney; Jimmie Bollin, Doorkeeper. Shiloh Lodge officed as follows: Jas. Lankford, Grand Sultan; W.E. Jones, Assistant Grand Sultan; Wm. Garrett, Grand Secretary; Hunter Garrett, Grand Clerk; A.K. Rick, Prosecuting Attorney; L.V. Jack, Doorkeeper. Among the guests and Haymakers present the reporter noticed the following gentlemen, W.E. Jones, J.R. Linton, J.M. Lankford, Jerome Lankford, Jas. Lankford, A.K. Rice, J. Bollin, Jno. Gaines, Tom Gaines, D.M. Allen, Evert Passmore, Hunter Garrett, Rufus Bradley, Cal. Wilson, Lem Jack, Jno. Turley, Die Turley, J.M. Turley, Geo. Davault, Melvin Mathews, Mose Hart, Sid Stevenson, W.C. Black, Henry Servix, Reuben Manlow, Joe. Johnson, Ed. Allen, Sam Madison, Charley Madison, Matt Truitt, Finious Foust, John Evans, Walter White, Bob. Blaine, J.D. Boyd. Organizations Elaine Nall Bay ©2015 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |