The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-03

Miss Spur Is feet - inches IN
height, OF Sender, graceful figure. she Is
a brunette, and Is a typical daughter OF
Kentucky. She is handsome, and is re-
garded as one OF the noted Blue-Grass
beauties.
The Lexington Q<y) Daily Argonaut has
the following 20 say about Miss Spur:
Miss Julia Spur, of Pine Grove, than
whom no young lady in the entire state
is better known or more richly deserves
the distinction, has just been chosen
sponsor OF the Confederate Veterans As
ISOLATION OF the State Of Kentucky. The
National Association will meet at Rich
mond, Va, in June, on which occasion
Miss Spur will be the central figure OF
the Kentucky Association
Miss Spur Is brilliant young woman,
charming cOnversatiOnalist, and withal,
a most unique selection for that distin-
guished honor
MAJOR-GENERAL DICKSON.
Aajor-General John Jackson Dickson,
of Ocala, Fla. is the commander Of the
Florida Division Confederate Veterans,
and ~ will be in charge of the Florida
veterans at the great reunion.
General Dickson was born in Monroe
county. Va. Ills father was a planter,
and his boyhood life rural one. From
early childhood he had Il remarkable love
Tor the military. ana in his quiet. noun
tain home. his leisure hours were de-
voted 10 the perusal Of the lives and bril-
liant exploits Of the great military lead
ers Of ancient and modern times. II was
the cherished hope of his father that his
son, who was named after his friend,
General Jackson, should be EDUCATED at
West Point; therefore, his tastes were
all so directed. But at the early age OF
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health that a removal to warmer eli
mate was advised. lie was sent TO rela-
tives in South Carolina. and there com
pleted his education.
When of age. he engaged In business
I'm Georgetown. S. c.. and foT several
vars did a large business as a cotton
merchant. While O resident Of George
town. be was adjutant and inspector
general Of cavalry, which position he
nlled creditably
In 1856 he removed 10 Florida, was
a successful planter. until the seces-
sion Of the State. Early in 1861 he
raised an artillery company, and was
.iected first lieutenant. Preferring cav
airy service, he organized a cavalry COM
pany and was elected captain. Near the
close Of the war he was promoted to
colonel. ~ z q &
THE WAR EAGIE@ OF ELoWDA
This service was confne d-tc tie state,
as his superior officers opposed his trans
fer 10 the Virginia or western army. as
he was "the right man in the right
place" 1t can be justly said that his
gallant command were the buwafS Of
Florida during the four years Of ter
eventful struggle to keep back the ruth
lesS invaders from desolating every home
and peaceful 6reside. He did his whole
duty. and gave his hearts best blood
for the cause so dear 10 every southern
heart Wei did be deserve to be called
the Marion OF Florida" and the stuart
OF Cavalry" He was often spoken Of also
as the War Eagle" Of Florida
After the war General Dickson served
four years I'm the State Legislature Of
florida. with the restoration Of the Dem
ocratic party to power, he was appoint
cd Adiutant-General of the State, and
served four years As a Confederate Off
Ger. or public officer he was in the high
est sense ever faithful 10 duty, His EN-
cicnt and faithful services are recognized
throughout Florida, and his name is as
household word In every home, identi-
fed with that sacred cause. Through the
munihcent gift of that noble veteran,
Charles c. Flemming. Of Gainesville,
Tex, a splendid monument 10 the pa
triotlsm of Florda'a heroic soldiery will
be erected IN jacksonville and a statue
Of Flonda's beloved hero will be placed