WNJ PERSONAL ITEMS PAGE |
William Newton and Huretta Clementine Joines
To the right is a picture of a rocking chair that belonged to William and Huretta and still remains in our family today.
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This is a photo of William Newton's pride and joy... his clock... it is proudly displayed in one of our family member's home to this day and it still works as good as ever. |
Made by Davis Clock Company |
DAVIS CLOCK COMPANY Columbus, Mississippi Taken from a communication with "Clocksmiths"
In 1880, Davis Clock Company was formed by N. L. Davis on "Factory Hill" west of present Troter Civic Center. The company manufactured clock cases. Movements were purchased from various Connecticut manufacturers.
In 1887, N. L. Davis contracted with William L. Gilbert to be supplied with 8000 OG #2 movements with weights.
The Columbus Index newspaper reported that a collector for the firm was robbed November 13, 1891 at Greenwood, MS.
The firm ceased operations in 1906. The firm also reportedly made fire arms and had a branch in Texarkana.
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