1890’s – Doswell Institute

1890’s – Doswell Institute

The Doswell Institute was a private school in Auvergne established in 1896 by Franklin Doswell, who was prominent in leading education efforts in Jackson County.  Although the students paid tuition, the school was not successful and closed in 1906, perhaps because by...
1896 – All Day Dinner

1896 – All Day Dinner

The home of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Watson at Second and Main Streets was the scene every year for many years of an All Day Dinner.  According to family lore, on the day that Lavator McDonald died, his wife sent a note to the Watsons, saying “Lab’s dead, but...