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Bounty News The Price of This Paper is Now gl.tfO Per Year K , The Price of This Paper is Now $1.00 per Year State Library TWICE A WEEK Hew to the Line, Let the Chiss Fall us they May, jpi.vu ran icAE 5 CENTS PER COPY. Vol. II. LINCOLNTON, N. C, TUESDAY, MAY -12. 1908. No. 38. T I1E MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED. With Fltttnj Ceremonies, Fine Address, Good Music and a Wealth of Flowers This Eventful Day Passes Into History. Memorial day was fittingly ob served Saturday afternoon by a large attendance of Veterans, Daughters and Children of the Confederacy and the public at large. The day was most propi tious and , the decorations of the Court House were very elaborate the entire railing around the bar being covered with evergreen and the Judge's bench was a perfect bower of roses. The exercises were opened with prayer by Eev. D. T. Johnson and theu the song "America" wag ren dered by the Daughters of the Confederacy.. Mr. A. Nixon de livered an able and appropriate address and Mr, L. E. Eudisill made a few very happy remarks in presenting the crosses of Honor to theibllowine Veterans: M. M. Fortenbury, Samuel Yount, Jul lius A. Heavnerand William H. Bisaner. The song, "The Veteran's Cross of Honor, " by Master Sterne Camp who was supported in the chorus by little Misses Inez Crow- ell and Grace Sherriu, was a charming feature of the exercises and brought forth hearty applause from, the erav-haired Veterans. i. o f After this came the song, "Caro lina" by the Daughters, the entire audience joining in the chorus. The 'henedie.tion was theu pro nounced and the procession formed east of the Court House to take up , the line of march to the cemeteries The' Hue was headed by the Veter ans of W. J. Hoke camp, followed by the Daughters and Children of the Confederacy who were ladenea with flowers and wreaths of ever green. The march was first to the Methodist eraveyard, thence to the Lutheran and thence to the Episcopal cemetery where the graves of the Confederate dead were banked with flowers. MR. BUDISILL'S REMARKS. In presenting the Veterans with . Crosses of Honor Mr. L. E. Eudi sill spoke in the following elo quent words: ; "One day, in a generation yet to be. a little child will climb its father's knee, and holding in one hand a cross like this one will ask what it means; and this' may be the answer: ', My child, that cross was given t mv father. It is a cross of " rf hnnnr an iK he nreserved it. His father once wore it, and gave it to him. It was first bestowed in re cognition of brave services in war, when a great nation was testing the structure of its government, ' l lift n 11 ULUUiu wuuwivur Mv cross was designed for those who saw defeat .The structure became stronger and more secure, and that cross was given to one who helped tn mute it so. The structure is 'the proudest on earth; and some day, when you have learned the reason, you will know the mean ing of the cross, That cross is like the many which are preserved hv the descendants of those who first wore them. It is like the many which lie upon the breasts nf those who first won them. It is like the few that are lost or un noticed. That is a Maltese cross 'of bronze. - It is a little cross, but if vpn reseii ta heroin deeds and great purposes, it is not costly, Mill il LUUn. LUC MamiA Ul uuuua to win it. It is not pretentious, but it stands for a record the most honorable and a glory the most enviable. It is not studded with jewels, but in it are embedded nearls of chivalry and hearts of Dure cold. It does not clamor for t to those who are mainbii with its historv it en- cases volumes of Silent eloquence. I uiv.u VW " - - - ftf ... 1 - m i f Veterans of Lincoln County, this is the cross of "honor which has been designed by those who esteem the record which you have left; and it is given to you by those who love and honor you for it This cross is given to you by the Southern Stars Chapter, Daugh ters of the Confederacy of Lincoln County." The crosses were pinned on the coats of the Veterans by Miss Virginia Hoke. THE RECENT DEAD. In his address Mr. A. Nixon paid tribute to those of the Vet erans who have recently passed into the great beyond. He spoke as follows: The oldest veteran in the county was first to taKe his departure, William Gates of Company A, 23rd Eegiment died May 18th, 1907, aged ninety-two years. Ho was buried at Pisgah, near his home, 'mid a large concourse of friends. His remains were borne to their last resting place by Confederate veterans, aud your hands bedeck -his grave with flowers. He bore Kmany months of suffering with Christian fortitude. God's finger touched him and he slept. There is now rest, rest for the troubled. heart, rest for the aching limbs. John Baker, of Crouse, died May 30th, 1907. He saw service with the "Senior Eeserves. Livinj to the ripe old age of eighty-three, he was. gathered to his fathers like a sheaf of corn full ripe unto the harvest - Wallace M.-Bernhardt was boru March 5th, 1819, died June 15th, 1907, aged eighty-eight years, three months and ten days. He was among the first volunteers and served through the Bethel Cam paign as first lieutenant of Compa ny K, A' loyal Southerner, a kindly hearted gentleman, the events of his soldier life were among his treasured memories. His last public appearance was at the Lee Memorial service in this Court House 19th January, 1907, clad in a new suit of Confederate gray. At his own request his re mains were laid to rest in this suit A detail of members of W. J. Hoke Camp acted as honorary pall bear era and your chapter attended in a body and covered his grave with flowers... ,. : i Another aged veteran gathered to his fathers, was John Goodman, of Brem's Artillery,' Company 'C, 10th Eegiment." He was a good citizen, kind and companionable. Deafened by the premature explo sion of a piece of artillery, he suf fered through life, but was fond of recounting the events of his soldier days, and recalled with affection the members of his battery I will treasure in memory his friendship, his cheerful greeting, hearty hand shake, and rich Dutch brogue. Peace to his ashes. Wilson Gates fell ou sleep No vember 19th, 1907, aged sixty-seven. He was a Confederate vcter an of Company I, 37th, a good mail, ,a good citizen and faithful soldier of the Cross, the Valley of the Shadow had no terrors for him. His body was laid, to rest in the churchyard at Pisgah, beside his father, the venerable William Gates, to await the resurrection morn. . ' John M. Lawine. of Ironton, massed awav December 2nd, 1907, in his sixtv-seventh year. He was w r r a veteran of Company H, 52nd Eegiment, and was wounded in the battle of Gettysburg. He was buried in Mountain View cemetery. A kind neighbor, warm friend, a goou citizen his death is a loss to the community. David Kencaid; born January 18th, 1834, sank peacefully into his last sleep February 22nd, 1908, He served four years as a member of Company C, 28th Eegiment, and suffered through life from gun shot wounds received at Ox Hill and Gettysburg. From early life ihe Great Commander was his exem plar, and as a legacy he leaves a fragrant memory more beautiful than the flowers that will grow over his grave,- and sweeter that, the sougs of the birds that sing over his dust. Monroe Seagle departed this life January 22nd, 1908, aged seventy two years, eight. mouths and twenty-eight days.' In his death Lin coln county lost a respected son. Genial and pleasant by nature, he saw the better side of human life. He was a member of Company I, 11th Eegiment and a faithful Sol dier of the Cross. Eufus Lowe died January 27th", 1908, having attained the great age of eighty-six years. He served with the Senior Eeserves, 73rd Eegiment Stricken with paralysis the day before his death he was blessed with good health till the last for one of so many years. He came to his "grave in a full age, like a shock of corn cometh in, in his season." Julius A. Sigmon died February 11th, i908, in his sixty-sixth year. He was an honored Confederate veteran and served throughout the war as a member of Company I, of the famous 49th Eegiment . For many years a great sufferer, and 'mid sad bereavements, he was pa tient, cheerful and submissive, and even among his most intimate as sociates was never heard to mur mur or complain. Frances M. Barnes, of North Brook, fell on sleep 17th February, 1908, aged sixty-two years. He was a member of the Junior Ee serves, Company C, 71st Eegiment. The shadow of death fell on him suddenly, but he was ready for the journey. ; After many years of patient suf fering Edney Hoover died at his home near Eeepsville 6th March, 1908, at the age of three score and ten. He was a member of Compa ny K,' 23rd Eegiment, - known as the Beattie's Ford Company. An upright man, an old and respected citizen, a wide circle of friends mourn his decease. - - Of cheerful disposition, bright face and to the casual observer en joying good health,- H.' - A. Gille liiud recognized the approach of the alabaster hand of death and kept his house in order, He met the grim monster in the full pos session of his faculties with the same serenity he was Vont to en counter all the trials of life. He commanded the confidence and re spect of his fellow man and died in the hope of blissful immortality. A long procession followed his body to its last resting place in the old cemetery at Bethel. He was a veteran of Company I, 49, and died 27th March, 1908, at the age of sixty five. In the dread carnage of the '60s their lives were spared. They lived through many years of peace and usefulness. We enjoyed their sweet companionship, they have fallen in the crreat battle of life. Their posts in ' the veteran ranks are vacant We honor their mem ories. Eest to their souls. x x x ''Lament them not! No love i-uri make immortal That spun which we call life; And never heroes passed to heaven's portal From fields of grander strife." ToUav we miss a familiar form, aud fail to hear a familiar voice. Only a few days since the Presi dent of your Chapter, said Eev. E. Z. Johnston, would preside over these ceremonies. He has at tended every meeting of the veter aus and it seemed a matter of course that he would be here. He has been summoned by the Great Commander to the reunion from which none e'er return. B&rn De; comber 14th 1834, he crossed the threshold of the "gloom-curtained door" April 17th, 1908. There is a new made grave in yonder ceme tery. The flowers you place, on it this evening will mingle with oth ers scarce withered with which you adorned it at his sepulchre. But he still lives in the hearts of those that knew him. He lives in the principles of true Christianity and iu his exemplary life of devotion to the Giver of life. Strong to bat tle for the right, gentle and kind as a friend, cheerful and compan ionable, , taking no thought for himself, but serving his fellow men faithfully wherever called, the world is better for his life. We can scarce realize that he has left us. His voice is stilled. He rests from his labors and his works 'do follow him. " , "Servant of Uod, well done! Rest from thy loved employ: The battle fought, the victory won, Knter thy Master's joy. " Veterans, your record as brave and heroic soldiers was excelled only by the self-sacrificing women fa the southland What they suf fered and endured sheds a lustre of glory around their sacred per sonality that compels the love and admiration of mankind. Of that noble army of women who in the long ago, amid tears, bade their husband's farewell, in many cases an everlasting farewell, as the cavalcades filed off to their southland's call, I note the follow ing deaths: Mrs. Ann Hull, Mrs. Mary W, Hager, Mrs. Annie Eob erts, Mrs. Clara A. Sullivan and Mrs. Lmnie Sigmon. Two venerable mothers who not only had a husband in the service, but a son also have been called to rest. ' Mrs." Sallie Selina Carpenter died Sept 11th 1907, aged 82 vears. 6 months aud 24 days. She was the widow of Solomon Carpen- terof the Senior Eeserves, and the mother of Albert Carpenter who laid his young life upon his coun try's alter. . " ..' ""'' "' """'"' ; Mrs. B. S. Proctor, of Denver, died August 15th 1907, age ' 89 vears. 1 month aud 21 days. She is survived by her husband, Mr. E. S Proctor, of the Senior Ee serves aud a son T. H.' Proctor, Esq., a veteran of the Bcatties' Ford Eifles. During the past year the grim monster death invaded the fair ranks of the Daughters of the Con fede'racy. 7 " Mrs. C. C, Wrenshall died June 7th 1907. She was a loyal Daugh ter of the Confederacy and true soldier of the cross." The" beauty of her soul was reflected in her face, and among the bewitching jewels of a charming personality under a quiet unassuming manner, guileless life and sweet charity for all. Greatly beloved, her death deeply touched a wide circle of sorrowing friends. -Your chapter arrayed in white, attended the Obseeruics in a body and left her ' last resting place a bower of roses. Mrs. Agnes Taylor Loyd jied January 2ith 1908 aged 47 years. She was one original member of your chapter aud always loyal and active. The news of her death came as a great shock, as but the week was tenderly ministering to the old veterans on the celebration of Lee's birthday. Among the many floral decorations placed on her grave was one from you beau tious in design in a wreath of car nations representing your chapter colore. Her presence and assis tance hi missed. your work is greatly Auother death that asundcrs tender ties hallowed with sweet memories of days long past is that of Mrs. Alice Eichardsou. She fell on sleep, at her home, Wood side, Seyt. 30th, 1907, a few days after passing her 64th birthday. A 'woman of charming manner, she cluug fondly to the best sentiment and traditions of the past. With her fingers she helped to make the battle flags of the Southern Stars aud cheered them with her pres ence as they left ou the Bethel campaign. She assisted in the or ganization of your Chapter, and its first meeting was held in her par tor. Though never enrolled as an active member, her presence graced all your public meetings, and to day she is missed. 7 he Graduating Llass. - The Graded school closed Friday with the exercises by the grad uating class in the Court House Friday evening. This was the first entertainment ever given here by a graduating class and the house was packed to its utmost ca pacity. The decorations of ever greens were elaborate ana on tne wall over the Judge's bench was the class motto in evergreen, Prodesse Quam Conspici (It is bet ter to advance than to be conspi cuous.) Miss Margaret Cobb made a few very pleasing salutatory remarks and Miss Letha Self read a well prepared essay on The School and Peace Movement The Class His tory, by Macon Epps, was bright and amusing. Miss Mary Dellin ger was very happy in her reading, The Organ Builder, and Mason Pressly sTiowed fine oratorical powers in his delivery on the sub ject, The Problems of Greater America, Miss Ethel Long read a verv clever class poem and The Girl in the Home, by Miss Cath erine Crawford, was unusually good. The Class will, by Miss Annie McKee, was bright and amusing and showed much, origin ality. John Kamsaur was very amusing in his Class Prophecy. - A handsome picture of Generals Lee and Jackson was presented to the school by the class, Mr. Sam Del- linger,- making - the - presentation speech. In a graceful speech Miss Mattie Camp accepted the picture for the school. Mr. Herbert Mil ler presented each member of the class with a certificate of member ship to the Joyner literary Society. The Valedictory, by Miss Eva James, was original and clever and the entire entertainment spoke well for both scholars and teachers of Lincolnton nublic school. The exercises closed with the presecta tion of diplomas by Prof. Caldwell after which the. class was delight fully entertained by Mrs. J. S. Wise. "r - -','' :- U, Atlanta's Big Loss. , . Atlanta had a big fire last Fri day which swept away two blocks of valuable property in the heart of the city and caused a loss esti mated at one million and a quar ter. The estimated insurance cov ering the loss is $750,000. Mr. S. M. Inman, the wealthy cotton man, is the heaviest loser, as he I owued one entire block, Celebrate Thirtieth Anniversary. The social event of Saturday was the informal reception given by Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Yoder at their home on South Aspen street, between the hours of three and six in the afternoon, in commem oration of the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage. The congrega tion of Emmanuel's Church and the ministers of Lincolnton had been invited to this anniversary Celebration, and incidently the reunion of the family; and through out the hours appointed numerous calls were made, and a shower of hearty congratulations were re ceived. -At the door Misses Florence Ehyne and Georgia Ehodes received the guests, who advanced to the parlor where Bey. and Mrs. W. A. Deaton assisted Dr. and Mrs. Yoder iu further receiving and welcoming them. In the dinning room Mesdames C. H. Ehodes and D. A, Yoder re ceived, and served refreshments of ice cream and cake. Here each visitor was given a very simple, yet unique, little souvenir in the form of a small shell tied with ribbon. In the hall Mrs. C. S. Little charmingly presided over a large bowl of fruit frappe iwhich was very popular. The recipients of the continuous congratulations were warmly applauded when they assured 'their friends that they felt even so fine and vigorous and happier, than upon the initial occurence of the day thirty years before. The secret of this was easily surmised from the fact that all the children of the long married couple had put in their appearance for the joyous occasion, and their presence fully emphasized the truth of the statement The out of town members of the family who were present were Eev. and Mrs. John Hall aud children of Gaston ia, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Eobinson and children of Hickory, Mrs. Eev. B. L. Stroup of Lees ville, S. C; and also Mr. and Mrs. C. Ed. Smyre of Newton, N. C. The Disturbance at Flay. There was a rumor current about the streets yesterday that great disorder prevailed at Flay Saturday when Mr. Clarkson undertook to speak and that lists were shaken at him aud pistols pointed in his face. This is all erroneous, there was nothing of the kind. On the contrary, the best of order prevailed and Mr. Clarkson was given earnest and careful attention by the large crowd present There was a disturbance after the speaking, caused by two drunken men who came into the crowd and tried to have a row, but these parties were promptly arrested by Deputy Sheriff: W. D. Baxter, assisted by a few bystanders. The drunk men were-Marvin Ledford and Avery Ledford, who were tried before Squires W. M, . Hull and W. (V Childress on charges of carrying concealed weapons, assault and drunk and disorderly conduct They were required to give a $200 justified bond for the charge of assault and a justified bond for $100 for carrying concealed weap ons. In default of bond the prisoners were brought to Lincoln ton and placed in jail early Sunday morning. Death of Little Jane w"ebb. ' '.. .. ... The many friends of Congress man Yates Webb"" throughout Lincoln county will be pained to learn of the death of his little daughter, Jane, on "last Friday morning. She was the baby, a bright little thing something over a year old, and was recovering from the measles when a compli cation of stomach troubles which baffled the skill of the physicians caused her death.
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