Person:Harriet Gable (1)

She was a very beautiful woman with a strong character and it always seemed to us that both Nancy and Charles resembled the Gables or at least their mother's side of the family rather than their father's.

Her nephew, son of her brother William Henry Gable, was the "King of Hollywood", Clark Gable.

These notes and comments were made by Virginia Spearman to William A. Coup.

What follows are "Press Notices" found in an envelope with a picture of Harriet. They are not dated, nor do they indicate what newspaper they are from. But since they discuss Bristol, Tennessee it is probably safe to say that all but one of them are from the local newspaper.

"Elegant Social Function" This afternoon, from 5 to 7 o'clock Mrs. Albert Parlett will give a tea to her host of lady friends, in honor of Miss Ida Miller, of Baltimore, who is her guest. Mrs. Parlett will be assisted in receiving by Miss Miller and Miss Harriett Gable, of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Jerre Bunting, jr., will preside over the punch bowl, while Mrs. Ed Lockett and Misses Irene and Eva McDowell, Mary Barrett and Lollie Montague will have charge of the dining room. This will be one of the most elegant and elaborate social functions of the series of social sessions which have been held by Bristol's swellest society set.

"Reception at Col. Peters'" 'Elegant Entertainment Tendered Their Guest, Miss Gable' The reception given by the Misses Peters, Robinson and Barrett at the home of Col. J. B. Peters Thursday morning in honor of Miss Harriett Gable, of Meadville, Pennsylvania., was one of the most elegant functions ever given in Bristol. Receiving with the young ladies were Mrs. Dr. J. F. Hicks, Misses Irene McDowell, Leta Pitzer, Eva McDowell, Branch Keebler, and Mrs. R. B. Mitchell. The house was most beautifully decorated with cut flowers and palms. The curtains were drawn and the house lighted with candles making a soft, mellow light which added to the loveliness of the occasion. The reception was followed by a card party in the evening from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at which the younger ladies and gentlemen vied with each other for the prizes which were finally won by Miss Gable taking the first ladies' prize, and Miss McDowell the second; Mr. J. Bunting, Jr., the gentlemen's first, and Mr. Lockett the second. The refreshments were both morning and evening were characteristic of Mrs. Col. Peters' entertainments.

"Untitled" (probably from a Meadville, Pennsylvania newspaper) A reception of considerable importance was given Miss Harriet Gable, of this city, last Thursday morning, at Bristol, Tenn., by the Misses Peters, Robinson and Barrett, at the home of Col. J. B. Peters. An exchange says it was one of the most elegant functions ever given in Bristol. The reception was followed by a card party in the evening, at which Miss Gable won first prize.

"Untitled" There was a reception given from 10 to twelve today at Col. J. B. Peters's in honor of Miss Gable, who is the guest there of Miss Barrett. The reception will be continued tonight from 9 to 12.

"Card Party Today" The progressive euchre party given by Mrs. Richard B. Mitchell at her residence on Rose street this a.m. from 9:30 to 1 p.m. in honor Miss Harriet Gable was a most enjoyable affair. The first prize was carried off by Mrs. H. F. Lewis. The second by Mrs. Harrington. The refreshments were very fine.

"Enjoyable Evening and Event" Despite the rain, a large crowd of Bristol's best youths left our city on the Holston Valley Railway on the 8 p.m. train Monday for Big Creek Park where until 11:30 a most joyous time was had. Music, dancing, and refreshments were the features of the program. The moon and the stars shone brightly, the air was refreshingly cool, and most invigorating, making it an ideal evening for such an occasion. The event was in honor of Miss Harriet Gable, of Pennsylvania, was gotten up by Mrs. Jere Bunting, jr., and was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Jere Bunting, and Capt. and Mrs. A. F. Willey.

"Entertained at Tea" 'Mrs. Albert Parlatt Entertains In Honor of Miss Miller' Mrs. Albert Parlatt gave a tea from 5 to 6 o'clock last evening in honor of her guest, Miss Ida Miller, of Baltimore. Mrs. Parlatt was assisted in receiving the guests on this occasion by Miss Ida Miller and Miss Harriet Gable, the latter of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Jere Bunting, jr., had charge of the punch bowl, and the following ladies had charge of the dining hall: Mrs. Ed Lockett, Misses Irene and Eva McDowell, Lallie Montague and Mary Barrett. The function was a most elegant one and was heartily appreciated by those in attendance, all being in a position to attest to the (missing) manner in which Mr. and Mrs. Parlett entertains.

1. ↑ Coup Genealogical Chart by Lucy Hall Pancoast, May 1959. Copy in the possession of William A. Coup, Boca Raton.
2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 United States Government, Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of the Census. 1880 Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford County, Meadville - Charles Gable. (Name: 1880 Census, Series T9, Roll 1120, Page 329; Pennsylvania, Crawford County, Meadville, Ward 4, Page 5A, Supervisor's District 10, Enumeration District 107, 8 June 1880, Line 45, 885 Water Street, Dwelling 54, Family 54;).
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} United States Government, Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of the Census. 1900 Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford County, Meadville - Nancy A. Gable. (Name: 1900 Census, Series T623, Roll 1399, Page 30; Pennsylvania, Crawford County, Meadville City, Ward 1, Page 1B, Supervisor's District 15, Enumeration District 25, 1 June 1900, Line 77, 284 Center Street, Dwelling 21, Family 26;).
4. ↑ ^4.0 4.1 United States Government, Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of the Census. 1910 Census, Ohio, Summit County, Akron - Samuel Coup. (Name: 1910 Census, Series T624, Roll 1233, Page 33; Ohio, Summit County, Akron City, Ward 3, Precinct J, 20 April 1910, Supervisor's District 18, Enumeration District 140, Sheet 8B, Line 64, 87 Hawthorne, Dwelling Number 178, Family Number 183;).
5. ↑ ^5.0 5.1 United States Government, Department of Commerce and Labor, Bureau of the Census. 1920 Census, Ohio, Summit County, Akron - Samuel R. Coup. (Name: 1920 Census, Series T625, Roll 1438, Page 147; Ohio, Summit County, Portage Township, Akron, Ward 3, 5 January 1920, Supervisor's District 14, Enumeration District 156, Sheet 4B, Line 52, 1128 Jefferson Avenue, Dwelling Number 80, Family Number 92;).
6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 Pennsylvania, Family Search, Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885 - 1950
   "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885 - 1950," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VF9M-PTP : accessed 02 Sep 2012), Samuel Coup and Harriet Gable, 1901.

   Marriage License Docket of the Orphan's Court of Crawford County, volume 9, page 68, record number 7812; film number 910248; digital folder number: 004265083; image number 00096; record indicates residence of Samuel Coup was Butte, Montana.

7. ↑ ^7.0 7.1 Harriet G. Coup Death Record. (Name: Internet: Ohio Death Certificate Index, Harriet G. Coup, Summit County, Volume Number 6262, Certificate Number 19521;).
8. ↑ Charles F. Coup to his son, William A. Coup.
9. ↑ Harriet G. Coup Burial Record. (Name: Rose Hill Burial Park Records, Akron, Summit County, Ohio;).
10. ↑ Internet: FamilySearchLabs Record Search - Ohio Deaths 1908-1953 (Death Certificates Online). (Name: Familysearch.org, 2007;).