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Some July, 1915, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Shirley Colvin LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE July 7, 1915 Algood Route 1 Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Stewart are visiting relatives in Smith county this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gilliam on the 23rd of June, a girl. Mr. … Continue reading →

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Some June, 1915, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Shirley Colvin LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE June 2, 1915 Letter From Putnam County on Dixie Highway Route Editor Livingston Enterprise, Livingston, Tennessee Dear Sir: Your article on the Dixie Highway is timely and to the point. The route along the … Continue reading →

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Some April, 1915, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Shirley Colvin LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE Wednesday, April 7, 1915 (Established in 1892) W. Y. Bennett, Editor & Publisher BASEBALL, FRIDAY, APRIL 9TH. Crossville vs Livingston Academy: Game Called: 2:30 p.m. Municipal Mass Meeting The mass meeting held at the … Continue reading →

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Some May, 1915, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Shirley Colvin LIVINGSTON ENTERPRISE May 5, 1915 Highway Meeting Permanent Organization for Overton county Perfected, The mass meeting called at the Court House Monday was fairly well attended, and there was a great deal of interest manifested in … Continue reading →

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Overton County Private Legislative Acts – Law Enforcement

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

Law Enforcement — Historical Notes Jails and Prisoners The following acts once affected jails and prisoners in Overton County, but are no longer operative. Also referenced below are acts which repeal prior law without providing new substantive provisions. Acts of … Continue reading →

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Overton County Private Legislative Acts – Highways and Roads

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

Road Law Private Acts of 1971 Chapter 164 SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Overton County Road Superintendent Act. SECTION 2. In Overton County the management of the county road system, including bridges … Continue reading →

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Overton County Private Legislative Acts – Taxation

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 30, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

Assessor of Property Private Acts of 1957 Chapter 29 SECTION 1. That in counties of this State with a population of not less than 17,500, nor more than 17,600, by the Federal Census of 1950, or any subsequent Federal Census, … Continue reading →

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Some March, 1915, Overton County News

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 29, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

contributed by Shirley Colvin The Enterprise Wednesday, March 10, 1915 $1.00 per year COOKEVILLE ROUTE 7 We are having some nice weather and the farmers are putting in full time. There has been far more oats sown than ever before, … Continue reading →

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Overton County Private Legislative Acts – Highways and Roads

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 29, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

Road Law Private Acts of 1971 Chapter 164 SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Overton County Road Superintendent Act. SECTION 2. In Overton County the management of the county road system, including bridges … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History & Information, Public Records

Overton County Private Legislative Acts – Health

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 29, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 30, 2021

Health — Historical Notes The following summaries are included herein for reference purposes. Public Acts of 1895, Chapter 187, detached Overton County and Putnam County from the eastern division of the Tennessee Hospital for the Insane, and placed them in … Continue reading →

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