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magazine. Jimmy Joe coined the slogan about this
time of "The World’s Best Established Walking Horse
Market."
On came winter, and when spring was over Middle
Tennessee, Jimmy Joe went a new step farther. He
had a three-day sale that was held on May 23, 24,
and 25, 1946 at which he sold 393 head of Tennessee
Walking Horses for an average of $691.12, an all-time
high. Another Murray first.l This was the time that
Jimmy Joe issued a written invitation to OLD WIL­
SON’S ACE, MIDNIGHT SUN, and MERRY GO BOY.
They all three accepted with pleasure, and they were
present "in person," and they went around the saw­
dust trail to the plaudits of the crowd gathered for
this colorful Murray Farm Sale.
The 14th sale in the fall of 1946 had an average of
$436.32 for 254 horses sold. The 15th sale in the
spring of 1947, May 21-23, had to be held without
"the old maestro," because death had taken a hand
in the deal and Jimmy Joe had died unexpectedly on
April 19, 1947. He had been toying with radio, and
had built his own station, WJJM, that now operates in
his home town of Lewisburg. It was ready to go on
the air at the time of the death of Jimmy Joe. I would
have loved to have heard him on the opening night. I
am sure he would have memoralized in fluent flow his
beloved Tennessee Walking Horse. Jimmy Joe had
prepared the copy and had read the proof for his cat­
alogue for this sale. His catalogues were always gems.
They are now kept in many private libraries, one of
which is that of the writer of this article.
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HORSES FOR SALE
BLUE ROAN MARE — Six-year-old by MR. HI HAT.
MISS TREVA—Outstanding in every way,
this aged black mare was the champion
mare at the Pennsylvania National in 1967
with Charles Mullins riding. She has been
shown the past three years by an amateur,
always tying well and winning most of the
time. Don’t miss this opportunity to own
one of the nations best mares.
CHARLES L MULLINS
OWNER-TRAINER
A ladies size
horse with three gaits.
GOLDEN MAJOR — A palomino gelding. This horse has lots of
ability and is the right size for an amateur.
WALK ON BYE — Eight-year-old bay stallion as pretty as a picture.
By EASTER GO BOY.
Grey Stallion—Eight-year-old with MIDNIGHT SUN breeding A real
thrill to see him do three gaits.
GLORY'S CHIEFTAIN — Seven-year-old mahogany gelding. A good
beginners horse. Being ridden by a seven year old girl.
GO BOY'S SPOTLIGHT — Eight-year-old solid black stallion. His
mane hangs down to his knees and he has a tail to match. This
horse is by GO BOY’S EVENING STAR out of a MERRY GO BOY
mare.
MERRY SPRITE —by OLD GLORY this six-year-old mare will suit
any lady or child. Excellent pleasure horse or broodmare.
Two-year-old Filly—Bay color with SOUVENIR breeding. Just
started and showing real promise.
Two-year-old Stud — GO BOY breeding and mahogany color. Lots
c I aicct 'cn£di.wJ!l make an excel|ent amateur horse.
SWEET SUE MAUGRAY —by SIR MAUGRAY, this mare is ideal for
anyone. Sorrell roan with flax mane and tail
GO BOY’S MIDNIGHT MIST — Five-year-old black mare. First shown f
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Lithnn ?°*B0Y — bY MERRY GO BOY. A black stallion, very pretty
with perfect manners for any amateur, shown very successfully.
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