A Calf Was Once Tied to the Courthouse Bell Cord

In the years after the Civil War, schoolboys in Shelby were known for their nighttime pranks. One remembered incident involved tying a calf to the courthouse bell cord. When the bell was rung, the startled animal was pulled into action, turning a routine signal into chaos and amusement. The story was recalled as one of many youthful pranks that took place around the courthouse square during that period.

Source: Mamie Jones