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MRS. A. C. CAMPFIELD
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Robbery in 186<
The period at the close of tin.
Civil War and the roconstructior
days were marked by ruthless peo
ple, who sought to steal or com
mit crimes they would otherwise
not have done had the law beer
able to deal with them justly. Car
pet-beggars from the north wev<
credited with most of the lawless
ness according to history. As i
matter of fact, in letters to Eliza
beth Weaver Gash, there are tw
instances where the robberies wer
southerners.
In the following letter the writ
er mentions sowing the wheat, an
not knowing who would reap il
circumstances due to the freedon
of the slaves.
The letter being from Laure
Hill, one might assume possible t<
be the same location today, whicl
is a small town near Fayetteville
Addressed Laure! Hill, Dec. 7
1867. To Elizabeth Weaver Gash
It is sometime since we have
heard from you. I would have an
swered your letter long since but
felt that I had nothing to write
that would interest you but the
robbers have given me a topic,
they have given us a visit and I
will try to describe the scene as
best I can sincerely hoping you
never witness such a one. On the
evening of 26 about sundown a
company of armed men entered my
house pointed a gun at Mr. Erwin
took us all prisoners, white and
black, down to the smallest child,
put us under guard, guarded us
closely then the man who called
himself caption told his men. 15
in number, to take what they
pleased. They called for the keys
which I delivered up to them and
such an opening of drawers, trunks
and closets 1 hope you may never
see, they threw everything out on
the floor took out all they wanted
or rather all they could carry off.
They did not take any womens
clothing except a few small arti
cles but took all Mr. Erwins
clothes. Did not leave him a
change. We got a few things back
they dropt near the house. 2 oi
Mr. Erwins shirts and some othei
from here they went to Doct. Mill:
took the family prisioners and
suppose would have killed him ii
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he had not made his escape. The;
took a great deal from the Doct.
11 head of his horses. Our 2 mule:
came back the next evening:. Tool
Mr. Erwins saddle and nearly al
the bridles we had. Mr. Erwin:
double barrel shot gun all ou
ammunition, a few hundred dol
lars in money, a great many oth
• er things too tedious to mention
i We have recovered nothing excep
- the mules and a few bundles the;
5 dropt near the house. Doct. Mill
i got back all his horses except
which is all that he has recovered
- There has been 4 or 5 other rob
i beries in this county within th
, last week. Our country is ove
i run with such persons. The goo<
one only knows what is to becomi
1 of us. We have had a compan;
> of cavalry stationed here in !
i miles of us. But they did not seen
, to do any good at tall. Well
have given you a dark picture o:
our condition. I will turn to tht
brighter side though the robbers
have taken a good deal from us
we still have enough left to eat
and wear. I shall not complain we
have plenty of provisions and
cloththes to do us. Mr. Erwin is
just done gathering corn, raised a
good crop and is now sowing
wheat, but 1 know not who will
reap it. I have come to the con
clusion that we cant do anything
now but live easy I mean free
from labor live on what we have
made and in that way get a share
of it as it goes. I had just made
Mr. Erwin a new suit of janes he
had never had it on when the rob
bers came. They took the vest
and pants, the coat was still in
the tailers shop we saved the coat
by it not being at home. I have
just heard they robbed Doct Chap
mans son who is now a neighbor
to us, knight before last taking
tbe boots from off his feet. 1
think I shall only try to have one
suits for Mr. Erwin. One off and
Aim r\ d to .4 4-Viinl.' rmruolf forinnutn
if I can keep that. Truly we have
fallen on evil times and I have
thought from the beginning that
he who could get through this
war with his head on would be
most fortunate. I still have the
same opinion. 1 fear the time is
close at hand when people will not
so much regard their property but
to save their lives will be their
greatest object. I suppose the
Yankees are now in or near Aug
usta I would much rather en
counter the Yankees than robbers.
These robbers are the most un
principled and heartless wretches
that lives anywhere. I have al
ways bin much more afraid of
them than any other class of peo
ple. We are all well except Willie
le can't walk but crawls on his
lands and knees. Seems to have
ery little use of his left leg. I
an t but fear he never will have
ood use of himself again. I will
Liit writing if you can read what
have written. My pen ink and
iper all is bad and handwriting
>t good. Give much love to all
>ur family. Receive a goodly
rntion for yourself. Tell Malissa
think she is most fortunate in
>t having a family in these ,
Dies. Men can give no protec- ]
>n to their lady friends in these ;
nes. I heard from your sister (
ester the other day she was ;
ell and speaking of going back :
rimsereek. 1 suppose you had
>ard she had lost her negro wo
lan in spartinburg. she died with
iphoid fever. We had one case
f tiphoid fever in our family this
all but only a negro boy tie has
;ot well.
Write soon give me all the nuse.
SALES HELP WANTED
Men and Women
for the new Bon Marche
branch store in the
Westgate Shopping Center.
Applications are now being taken for
jobs in this new and interesting retail
business field. If you can work full time,
or part time, apply to the Personnel Manager,
3rd. Floor, Bon Marche Store for Fashions in
Asheville.
ioil me pai in in iii\ iiv'w me ii<»i\
times are treating you and Bud.
would be so glad to see you bu
have no idea when or whether
shall ever see you all again,
feel like 1 am cut off from nr
friends on that side. 1 am not a
tall sure one would be safe no\
in crossing the mountain, thoug
: Alfred was here two weeks ag
; just one week before we wer
i robbed. Your affectionate sistei
I Louisa.
i Arts and Crafts
I Arts and Crafts department o
the Woman's club will begin th
fall season with a meeting to b
; held in the home of Mrs. Desmom
' Hussy, Grovemont, Thursday (to
: day) at 8 p.m.
Garden Club
The Garden club will meet witl
Mrs. Floyd Hensley Oct. 4 at
p.m. Mrs. G. B. Talbot and Mis
Frank Davidson will serve as co
' hostesses
Presbyterian
Rally Day and homecoming wil
t be observed at the Presbyteriai
' church Sunday morning. 10:00 un
• til 2:30. Members and friends ar
invited to come and bring lunch
’ Basket dinner will be on thi
grounds.
Free Will
Sunday morning 11 o'clock ser
vice will have as its subject “Thi
Vision and the Voice—Part 2.
Evening service at 7:30 pm. topii
will be “God’s Plan For the Peo
pie.”
Wednesday night 7:30, the Bibli
study concerns “The Lord’s Lettei
to the Church at Ephesus.” Thurs
day, special called business meet
ing at the church at 7:30 pm.
First Baptist
The building program of the
First Baptist church is progress
ing well, with plans about which
we shall be hearing in the future.
Sunday school study course for
department officers and teachers
has been conducted during this
week, with the Rev. Charles Smith
and lister Miller in charge. Those
who have been instructing are Bill
Darby, adults; Harry Davis, young
people; Mrs. Perry McMahan, in
termediates; Miss Elizabeth Allen,
junior department; Mrs. Harley
Moyers, primary; Mrs. Elsie En
loe, beginners; Mrs. Hubert Pat
ton, nursery; and Mrs. Harry Nob
litt, cradle roll; and Mrs. Grace
Ray, extension supt.
w. s. c. s.
Mrs. J. V. Brigman presented
the quadrennial goals of the Wo
man s society oi cnrisuan service
at the September meeting, Wed
nesday evening, Sept. 19. The pro
gram was the beginning of a new
period of work, the theme of
which for the next four years will
will be “The Spirit of Christ For
All of Life.”
Mrs. Roy Armstrong, a visitor,
gave an interesting report of the
program being carried out by the
Girl Scout organization in this
section. She stated that much
adult leadership and help wa,s
needed, and that any services that
the group or individuals could give
would be greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Alfred Astley and Mrs.
Whitt Gibson were hostess for the
evening. Other members present
were Mrs. J. M. Powlas, Mrs. El
mer DeBruhl, Mrs. Grace John
ston. Mrs. Louise Warlick, Mrs.
Pearl Jarrett, Mrs. Mildred Scott,
Mrs. Elmer Griffin, Mrs. Roy
Franklin, and Mrs. G. H. Farr.
Mr. and Mrs. K. I,. Sams Observe
>7th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sams ob
served their 57th wedding anni
versary on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Relatives, friends, and neighbors
•ailed through Sunday at their
lome. Their children are Mrs.
dinnie McClure, Mrs. Blanche Ow
ns, Bill Sams, J. C. Sams, and
,lrs. Elsie Edwards of Swannanoa,
,nd Clyde Sams of Woodfin.
losephine Mumpowor Auxiliary
Members of the Josephine Mum
power auxiliary assembled Tues
tay, Sept. 18. “Take My Life and
Let It Be,” rendered by those pres
ent, and prayer led by Mrs. T. A.
Pittman opened the meeting, Mrs.
R. L. Ballard, Jr., read the scrip
ture. Members taking part on the
program were Mrs. Howard Gard
ner, Mrs. James Brotherton, Mrs.
A. L. Wilson, Mrs. Ann Wilson,
Mrs. Cline Messer.
Cards have been sent to the sick,
and other business conducted. "Spe
cial prayer was made for the sick
of the community. The meeting
closed in prayer led by Mrs. Flor
ence Smith.
G.A. Picnic
The picnic was a special treat to
28, consisting of the G.A. girls and
their guests from the Free Wil'
Baptist church. It took place a1
the Community building, Monday
Sept. 17, where they enjoyed hoi
dogs and baseball.
Mrs. Austin Andrews, leader
was assisted by Miss Ina Smith
Also on hand were Mr. and Mrs
Lewis Metcalf, Mr. and Mrs. Ra\
Nichols.
Presbyterian Women
The general Presbyterian Wo
mens meeting had as its hostes
Mrs. G. B. Talbot, assisted by Mrs
Janies Davidson Monday evening
Sept. 17.
^jIS" Eugene Loven, president
read an appropriate article forn
Presbyterian Women entitled “Th
Woman Who Touched Jesus” a
well as the prayer. A hymn wa
used prior to the roll call
ef
Just, God Is
Present. Ques
nim.ee repons. ‘
other business ,c in .
Announcement «•> . , .
feet that l’re'hyt' . church
at Oak Forest lYesbUerian
0c^; 17-,, Mm-rav presented
a most intriy- ^ .. whi(<h was
!;P”n ‘ , Creator. “God
illustrated, l>oo •> .
as a Spirit, God n
Ji0'0’ VChil i appropriately used
toshoiv the various truths brought
°UMr-'. \Y. .1" Ward wi i he hostess
for the meeting in October.
Attending were Mrs- ( harlu
i*. .-ter, Mrs. 1*. W. Harrison, Mrs.
Elizabeth Connelly. Mrs. (,. P. Tal
bot Mrs. Wendell Patton Mrs.
Yancey Fortune. Mrs. W. A Ward,
Mrs A. B. Whitt, Mrs G. I . W hit
son. Mrs. Hubert ( lapp, Mrs.
Janies Davidson, Mis. W. H. Mc
Murrav. Jr.. Mrs I ixon Connelly,
Mrs Allen Campfield. Miss Addle
Davidson, Mrs Kugcne Loven,
Mrs. George White.
First Baptist BWC
Mrs. May Gosnell was hostess,
ff'^t^^thellusine^'Wo
man'T circle of the First Baptist
church Sept. 10, with 14 menders
'nEhirfnir*he°meeting the following
were elected as officer* to begin
in October: president. Mrs Lily
Mae Miller; vice-pres., Mrs. Vir
g nia Mover; secretary, Mrs. Jes
sie Allen; devotional leaders, Mrs.
Mildred Crist. Mrs. May GoaneH;
program chairman, Mrs. Margaret
Campfield, Mrs. Vaughtle Simons,
Mrs Fav West; community mis
sions Mrs. Roselle Noblitt Mrs.
Lettie McMahan; stewardship,
Mrs. Annie McMahan; mission
study, Mrs. Essie Campfield; lit
erature chairman, Mrs. Ida Smith;
social committee, Mrs. Frances
McKinney, Mrs. Lucile Wagner,
Mrs. Ruth Sands. Mrs. Dorothy In
gle, Mrs. Jacqueline V\ right, Mrs.
Nell Matthews, and Mrs. Louise
Wainscott.
The program concerned work of
the GA ami RA. which are youth
organizations in the church. Tak
ing part were Mrs. Margaret
Campfield, Mrs. Louise W’ainscott,
Mrs. Jessie Allen, Mrs. Virginia
Moyer, Mrs. May Gosnell, Mrs.
I.et’tie McMahan. The meeting was
closed by prayer. Those present
enioved a social hour.
P. T. A.
Parent-Teachers Association had
their first meeting of the scholas
tic year in the Swannanoa school
Thursday, Sept. 20.
Girl Scout Troop 5 presented
colors, and Patty Bird Talbot gave
the devotions. E. V. Howell, prin
cipal, introduced the teachers. Min
utes were read by Mrs. W. H.
Noah, and Mrs. Sidney Croy gave
the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Vic
tor Eliassen announced the meet
ing of the home room representa
tives to take place in the library
Thursday, Sept. 27. The need for
used clothing for 41 children was
brought to the attention of mem
bers. Girl Scouts will take care
of small children for parents while
they attend the P.T.A. meetings.
Mrs. Rupert Dunton, who is in
charge of Scout Troop 152, made
an appeal for parents of talent,
or anyone having any abilities to
help the girl scouts to pass their
badges. Anyone donating even a
little time will he appreciated.
The Rev. Charles Smith intro
duced the speaker, T. C. Roberson,
supt. of Buncombe County schools,
who commended the Girl Scouts.
Roberson compared the situation
in schools of today with the year
of 1P.'I5. He told how with the in
crease of population and the
amount of money which is allotted
from taxes for the upkeep of the
public school system being defici
ent. the difficulty of maintaining
schools on an advanced scale which
the world situation of today de
mands. Schools cannot be operated
without adequate funds. Rober
son focused attention on the school
lunch program, which has increas
ed since its beginning.
The United States spends be
tween 25 and 2(> billions of dollars
yearly on crime and only eight
billions on education.
Parents visited the grammar
school, where much needed im
provements had been made, and
which had unavoidably delayed the
start of school. A social hour
was held in the lunch room follow
ing the meeting.
Swannanoa Music Club
September brings a close to sum
mer activities and the beginning
of new and varied interests of the
high school students. September
opens the meetings of the music
club in the Community Center,
sponsored by Mrs. Mary Freeman.
This month the meeting started
with devotions, and musical num
bers by Jane Rowness at the piano
and John Cooley on the trumpet.
Bobby Jones sang two selections
previous to the square dancing.
Approximately 30 attended the
club's first meeting.
Recently the club sponsored a
• cake sale, the proceeds of which
5 go towards paying for the com
• bined record player and PA speak
. er, bought for the club house.
Book Club
, During the Book club meeting
i on Tuesday night, Sept. 18, Mrs.
; T. W. Folsom presented the book
> review “Caleb, My Son,” by Lucy
> Daniels. The book, just off the
- press, deals appropriately with the
■ racial integration problem.
Mrs. H. R. Miller received mem
bers of the book department of
the Woman’s club in her home, as
sisted by Mrs. A. R. Cannon. Vis
itors were Mrs. Clara Snyder, Mrs
Wilson, Mrs. Webb. Present also
Mrs. Virginia Huggins, Mrs. Sam
Alexander, Mrs. H. L. Clapp, Mrs.
W. W. Corne, Mrs. Robert David
son, Mrs. Charles English, Mrs.
Norman Freeman, Mrs. E. N. How
ell, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Robert
Martin, Mrs. H. E. McKinnev
Mrs. L. O. Wright, Mrs. George
Young, Mrs. Charlie Nichols.
Personals
Miss Joan Allen, daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Fred Allen, is residing
in Washington, D. C., where she
has accepted a position with the
Navy department.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Huntsinger
have a new daughter born Sent
19 in St. Joseph’s.
Miss Laura Smith
is attending
classes at Asheville-Biltmore col
lege.
Buford Slaughter, father of Mr
Roy Orr, has returned from tl
hospital to his home in Robin
ville.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rav Fai
banks, Alaska, are visiting wi
Mr. Ray’s mother, Mrs. Grace Ra
W' M' DfHart report,
slightly improved at her homfc
Bee Tree road.
Mrs. Richard Flynn is improvir
folio™, a period of hospitaliz,
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Winen
family of Portsmouth, Va arrit
Thursday night for a ?ewd
visit with Mrs. C. L. Wingo. 1
a patient in Memorial *»«
during the past week.
Stanley Gregory is attending
college at Mars Hill this semester.
Mrs. W. A. Plummer is a pa
tient in a hospital in Oak Ridge.
Tenn.
Mi and Mrs. S. Ft. Noskaug
spent the week-end in Cookeville,
Tenn., visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Hensley
,i family have returned following
!, v uderful vacation spent in Seat
tle, Wash.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McClure
have been on the sick list at home
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Miller and
Mi and Mrs. Bill Mr Peters ob
',.|-ve their tenth wedding anni
ver-aries Sept. 14. To honor the
occasion they placed flowers in
tf. First Baptist church.
Marv Ellen Stanley is atending
Trevecca Nazarene college in
Nashville, Tenn.
Thomas Miller, cousin of Mrs.
I’aul Stanley, has returned to his
home in Westminister, S. C., fol
lowing a stay in Moore General
hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. George Pettit
spent two weeks visiting relatives
and friends in Obrian, W. Vn.
Grady Koon, recently stationed
in the Air Force in Cheynne, Wv..
had a furlough home to visit his
family. Grady was an honor stu
dent in the class on teletype, and
is now stationed at the Scott Air
Force Base, Belleville, 111.
Mr. and Mrs. J. FL Owensby an
nounce the birth of a son in Mem
orial Mission hospital, Sept. 21.
Ernest Rash, who became ill
while on vacation, left by plane to
his home in Madisonville, Ky. The
plane was operated by l^eroy Sos
samon of Bryson City, who does
this as a service to the sick.
Mr. and Mrs. Chess F’ulliam
and family of Robinsville were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pul
liam over the week-end.
- Overheard on the street the
other day: a man describing some
thing as, “it’s as good as gold.”
He must have been referring to
a mutilated Savings Bond.
M&mXi / msm*i
Dr. Cauthen
Dr. Raker James Cauthen of
Richmond, Va„ executive secre
tary of the Foreign Mission Board
of the Southern Baptist conven
tion, will serve as preacher on the
“Baptist Hour" for six months be
ginning Oct. 7, it was announced
recently
The “Baptist Hour” is the of
ficial radio program of the South
ern Baptist denomination, produc
ed and distributed by the Conven
tion’s Radio and Television Com
mission in Fort Worth, Tex. The
30-minute worship program is now
carried by nearly 400 stations in
36 states and several foreign coun
tries.
Dr. Cauthen will succeed Dr.
Roy O. McClain, of Atlanta, Ga„
who has preached on the program
for the past two years. The Bap
tist Hour is heard each Sunday
at 2:00 p.m. over WLOS
—The Upper Peninsula of Mich
igan is as large as Delaware,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and
Connecticut, combined.
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announce the birth of a son on
Sept. 20 in St. Joseph's hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Huntsinger
if Swnnnanoa have a daughter
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