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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Annual school meeting will be held
next Tuesday evening, June 6.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Homegrown berries are becoming
plentiful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

A colt that Norman Forsyth was
driving in a cart last evening, ran
away with him, smashed the cart,
and throwing him TO the ground
quite severely hurt him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

The Amateur Band had a group
picture taken at Kellogg's Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Edgar \. Arm strong is in receipt OF
commission as aid de camp. with
the rank Of colonel, on the staff OF
Commander in Chief Gen. ClarksOn
Commander Of the national G. A. r
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01
Celebration of Independence Day,
Saturday, July 3D..

Extensive preparations are being
made under the direction Of Father
Duren for an enioyable picnic in
ClaTk's grove for worthy celebra
tion of Independence Day
An excellent floor has been laid up
on which the young people may trip
the light fantastic to their hearts
content. O'Brien Brothers string
band will furnish the music. They
enjoy an exquisite reputation as
musicians and as delightful gentle
men and will not fail to attract and
agreeably entertain the large crowd.
People are urged TO assemble early,
at least by 10 A. NJ The music will
start the light footed gentry and
ladyships on the floor Immediately
after dinner,
Dinner aud all kinds of refresh
ments will be served in good style on
the grounds.
Neither intoxicating liquors nor
profane language will be tolerated on
the grounds.
Supper will also be served.
Let everybody consider the invita-
tion by Father Duren and his people
as if it were in reality extended per
| sonally.
Monday, July 9Th, there will be Z
good Is cent supper served on the
lawn at Father Duren's, beginning al
5P.M. Ice cream will also be served
To this social also Father Duren ex
tends his hearty invitation to all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Close of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Light and heavy harness, in al
styles and at all prices, at Lunds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01
francis ILsTRUP, NJ. d.

BUFFALO LAKE, Mimi, Feb, '97.
Madison Medicine Co., Madison, Wis.
Gentlemen:-I have never used a
patent remedy in my practice until 7
used your Rocky Mountain Tea. l
have prescribed it TO many Of my
patients with most gratifying results.
I think it is safe aud reliable family
remedy and / shall continue to use it.
Physicians viii find IL an improve
ment on most RENE dies Of the day.
~. A. A. BoRNs, VI. ID.
When you want fresh eggs and the
best butter 90 toe. J. Henriksen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

WANTED. "A good carriage horse,
suitable for ladies TO drive. Any Que
having such horse to hire or sell.
please write 10 f. H., Box zVs, Pres
colt, Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

A.P. Forsyth sold a new Crescent
Bicycle to each of the following gentle
men last week:
L. VI. Clark, Prof, Normal School.
Lyman Weld, son of Judge A. p. Weld.
F. p. Ainsworth, II. r. Station agent.
A. Michaelson, Cigar Manufacturer.
B. l.. TAFT, Music teacher. John
Johnson, Laborer. Hans Nelson, La
borer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

For SALE.-About 400 acres of land
belonging to the Eli Foster estate, a
portion of which is situated in the
timber belt of the town of River
Falls. Also, a house and lot south OF
the South Fork in the city of River
Falls, and a 5-acre stone quarry near
Geo. Farnsworth's farm in the town
of Troy. For price inquire of w. III.
Putnam, at Cascade Mills.
Ole Bang came SO nigh unto deaths
door yesterday morning that he could
feel the breath of the door as it sailed
past. He was walking along the rail-
way track back of the Greenwood
mill, when an iron-covered door at the
top Of the mill broke loose from its
hangingS and fell from height OF
three stories to the ground, striking
within a foot of Ole's newest foot
prints.
Rocky Mountain Tea cures consti-
patton, Indigestion, headache, liver
complaint, gives strength TO the
vVhoIn system Al fTauuart'S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Ole Bang, Tailor, is prepared to
furnish summer suitings in all the
new patterns and TO make them fit
the wearer. He does only first-class
work, and at a reasonable figure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

For good health doctors advise short
quick runs daily before meals. Rocky
Mountain Tea will do the business.
At Taggart's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

IcE.-Ice delivered to any part Of
the city. Leave orders at either of
the meat markets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Look over my line of Harvesting
Machinery before buying. / know
can interest you. The best do not
cost more than limitations. At
Lund's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

T. II. Daniels has been putting in
stone walks about his home on Fourth
street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01
.. D. PETTET,
Merchant Tailor,
WALL PAPERI

Levings Sisters have Just received
their thirdinyoice If New Wall Paper
this spring Their stock is now COM
plete, and they are selling a. low as
anyone for the same grade Of paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Mrs. Catura's house has been newly
painted in striking shades Of olive
green
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

The rooms in Bcxrud Block recent
~ vacated by DIR. Ashley are for
rent. For information inquire of the
owner. II. n. Jenson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

For Summer Millinery go to the
River Falls. Millinery Emporium.
The style and prices cannot fail to
please you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

The largest assortment of fly nets,
covers and busters ever brought to
the city. at prices lower than the low
est At Lund'S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

he in the swim and ride a Ceres
cent" Bicycle-the most popular
wheel in the world. At F0rsyth's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

r. NJ. White is making a consider
able addition To his home on Second
street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Rocky Mountain Tea makes a soft,
smooth and beautiful skin. Removes
all impurities from the body. At
Taggart's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

Arson Lovely has improved his
dwelling on north Main street by
building additions south and east,
and remodeling the interior.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

We're telling you of the other half now
you half; and we have divided the price
with you too
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

\ number Of people from the neigh
boring towns attended the Remenyi
concert Monday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

For ScLoUl and Teachers goods Of
any kind call on or write John d.
O'KeefIe. River Falls, Wis. Office in
fremont Block Second floorl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-07-01

And already the thunder shower
and the midsummer quiet begin To
settle down upon Us
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
T0NsORIAL PALACE

Will open up Saturday, Jan, l6,
Turkish, vapor and plain baths,
Tonsorial work done in first-class
style, Hair cut, 25c; shampoo, 25c;
shave, l0c; sea foam, l0c. Have
just put in a first-class liue of tubs,
the largest in town Our towels
are at all times fresh and clean;
our perfumeres are not excelled in
any barber shop Call and give us
trial, 2O3 West Broad street,
Texarkana, Texas. Go to the Ton
sorial Palace and get a ticketifor
Turkish and plain baths. All the
baths you want for ~ 90 a month,
LID
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY,

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad'
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame backs, rheumatism and
all Irregularities Of the Kidneys and
bladder In both men aud women,
Regulates bladder trouble In chill
dren II not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt OF
tl,00, One small bottle Is two
months treatment and will cure
any case above mentioned 10, W,
Hall, sole manufacturer, L q box
2le, Waco, Texas, For sale by Q G
Brengle, TeSafkaha, Texas
Gainesville, Toxo Aug ~, 1880,
/ certify that | am ~ years old
aud have suffered twelve years with
kidney and bladder trouble, In Feb.
fuary, 1896, began the use OF
Halls Great Discovery and ! think
| am cured with less than two small
bottles, would not take 900 tor
the cure, !. o. MOSS
For good, healthy beer buy the
Lemp or Anheuser-lluseh nc
other, 10 DO VASDEwfdnE, Agt,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

The House committee on pensions
has recommended higher pensions
for the EAST Tennessee bridge
burners, who not only fred bridges
but acted the part Of the iayhawker
and all round camp followers, who
stripped the dead, and perhaps
stoned the wounded, during our late
war, on the ground that their SER
Vice was hazardous one, How
these people could ask for pension
with such a service hanging over
their heads as they claim they per-
formed, Is more than we can see,
A man wounded In line of battle,
where that wound has ineapaeltat-
ed him from work. Is the only 1T
subject we know Of entitled to a
pension, Our law makers give out
pensions TO every one who has any
semblanee oi,an excuse for asking
for the game-eyen house and
bridge burners,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
MUSIC RECITAL.

Tonight the pupils of Prof, and
Mrs. 7. e. McCann, aided by these
two excellent musicians, will give
a music recital at the East Side
assembly hall. The following
numbers will be given;
OPENING BY ORCHESTRA.
|. Piano-"Dolls Dream -Oesten
",,.,n,..u,,Mis Allne Gardner.
2, Vioin-Serenade-The Herman
"'''',',,..,.,,,,n,,, Talbot.
3. Song-"Non ver"-M Mattel,..,
".""...,,.,..".,M Miss Mary Ford.
4. Observation-Disclosures, &,
".,,,,,,,,.u.M Miss Leila James.
8. Violin-Romance-Benont Lagyo
,",,,,,,,,,"nArgyle Carmichael,
6, Song-"Sleep on My Darling and
Rest"-Clarke Miss Lillian Runnels,
Z Piano-"Heim Acknowledgements,
",,,,,n,.,,Mis villa Williams.
8. Violin Ellge--Benonl LOgyc,.
- - - - - - - - - - a 80 NlllH
SECOND PART,
0. Song-"Speak Loye"-ArdIte,,
".u"n,n,mMIs Fannie Hellbron.
10. Plano-"Heather Bells"-Lango
"",",.".u.Nlss Coda Marshall.
If. Duet-"Morceau Faclle'-Carl
BOnn'',''',' .,,,,,,n,,,,,,r,,
Miss Grace ChatAeld, Gene Sanders,
l2' Plono-"WhlsporIng Wlnd"-
II A, Wollonhauptu,u,n,,,
"""",",u""Mss Mary Wobber
49, Trlo-"Sounds From Home
Gungl-Miss Grace Chat0od Messrs
Baker and Sanders,
IA, Plano-"Murmuring Hophyrs"
H, A, Wolenhauptu.,, u,
n,,unnnu,,"MIss UtlIo Wobber
l5, ViolIn-Quartott-McCOn Kosmn.
sky, Baker Sanders
l6, Song-"La PrImOyorOn-Tory
,,,,"r,",,r,"Mrs Y, N, McCOnn
r. VlolIn-Duot-"PctIto Sympo.
nlo"-Dancla"u.n,,",uou.
n,n,n., Kosmnsky and McCann
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

MIR, Ward l. Smith Of ffeder'
iekstown, Mo-, was troubled with
chronic diaFfhma f0f over thirty
years, He had become fully allaa
hed that n was only a Quesll0h OF a
short time uutll he would have 10
give up, lie had been treated by
some Of the best physicians In lGus
rope aud America but got no per;
manent relief one day he picked
up Il newspaper aud thoneed TO
read AN advertisement ol Chamber
lalp'a Golle, Cholera aud bIauhWa
Remedy lie got a bottle OF NJ the
first dose helped him and lts e6htihs
Bed use cured him. For sale by s
temly. druggist.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
What is o Friend2

A spicy writer gives the following
definition of friend "He is hon
est and does not shlrk from telling
us our faults, Ae Is loyal and does
not hesitate to standup for usamong
those who would malign u.s. He is
constant and carries our names en-
graved on his heart, He is true,
and even tho we go astray he seeks
us and brings us back, He Is kind,
and In bis kindness we are content
as birds that sings in the shadow Of
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
A Musical Treat,

On Friday night, 18th instg our
people will be treated to a musical
recital given by Prot, and Mrs II,
E, McUann and their pupils The
muslc-lovlng public are cordially IN
vIted, Seats free, at the East Side
high school building,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
The Fact That Doctors

Frequently advise change OF air
and climate to those suffering from
catarrh is proof that catarrh is a
local aud climatic disease, There,
fore, unless you can leave home and
business, you should use EIy's
Cream Balm. Applied directly to
the seat of the disease, it effects in.
stant relief and a satisfactory cure
after short continuance, No mer-
cury nor injurious drug is contained
in the Balm,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

/ have given Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy a fair test and consider 1t
one of the very best remedies for
Group that ! have ever found, One
dose has always been sufficient, al.
though | use It freely, Any cold
my children contract yields very
readily to this medicine, lean cou'
sclentiously recommend II for Group
and colds In children, George H.,
Wolf, Clerk of the Circuit Court,
FeruandIna, Fla, Sold by S Lemly,
druggist
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

wkea Rabv was sief, W. fave boz tasiefla
When si,e was y ohlid she efed iof tesleila'
wkaa she baeahe Miss, she elaag b tasioilai
wksl she had ehiidfea she Favelhem tas,efia
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
Two Armies The Regular aud the
lrregularl

AAANh "i"il
TO which would you prefer to be-
long2 The regular undoubtedly,
The irfegulafs are, admittedly the
most numerous, but they are IN a
very undesirable state of nosdisci
pline llostettera stomach lllttcrs
viii soon remedy thie want In dls-
ordered liver or bowels, llllloueness
manliests Itself In yellowness of the
skin and eyeballs, sour breath, fur
red tongue, morning nausea, dis
comfort In the vicinity of the liver,
vertigo aud sick headache, Hosts
of people suffer thus, These slgnB
of insubordination TO the govern
ment Of health, together with an
irregular condition Of the bowels,
are soon regulated by the llittera,
which also oyere0mea malaria dya'
pephla, rheumatism, neuralgia ncr'
vousneaa and kidney trouble, Az 4
means of checking premature de-
cav Fastening e0nyaleseehee, and
mitigating the ihHfmitles Of age,
the great tohie is without a para
allel,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

If ycu want a good, warm FIRE,
with no SCOT or smoke, we have the
fuel, for you-6rst.elass coke, We
also keep charcoal Call on or ad-
dress
TExARNANA GAS r. ~, In, Co..
ll2i $40 State Line Avenue,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
Don't Hold Your 0irl''

Responsible for reluaIng you II you
give her poor picture Of YOURSELF
but get some good ones taken at
Bufdsal'a Gallery,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Go to Hobgoods 'snow White
Market, 9li East Broad street for
the incest fresh meats 0sh, game,
etc 8sf
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Tfy those invIgofallng hot dflnas,
ehoeoiaie, coffee OF beef tea, AZ
the Palace Drug Store 1910,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12
TaE Notice improvement Dist No /

The taE book for the collection OF
the special assessment upon the
real property Ia Improvement Ola.
tflet' No I n'texafhana, Arkansas,
has been placed Ia my hands All
owners OF real property lying Ia
said district, are required TO pay
their assessments TO me within
thirty days from Jan, 10, 1897 If
such payment Is not made, action
will be- commenced 40 The end Of
that time, for The collection of SAID
assessment, and for legal penalties
aud costs
given under my hand this Ian,
NJ, 1897 u II ARNOLD,
isiH Collector
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

The best whisky ever sold over
any bar In the city Monogram, 10
years old at Telephone Exchange,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

joe Mcshane sells 70 lba grant.
ated sugar tof tl W NE. yellow
siariaed. 1919
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Once tried, you will find 1t the
best whisky you ever drank Mono
gram, l6 year old,
1929, Tony DEGRAzIER,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

We Always give our customers
the best the market affords, full
weights and prompt attention.
HUDDLEsToN BRos,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Oysters and celery, best quality
now eonstatly on hand at lluddle'
stoh Dfosr meat market II
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Dr. D. S. Williams Office is in the
Y, M. c. A, building, Cup stairs on
Vine street Orders can be left or
sent there or to Williams n Will
liams drug store, 2212t.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

DO not forget that TuE 1'hxAR.
WANiAN Ia the proper place TO get
your lob printing done
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Monogram whisky, lG years old,
will be served over Tony DeGra2ler's
bar
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

California fruits-a large assort-
ment, all kinds, just received
s M, RAdLAND,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

For a nice iuiey steak aud fine
meats Of all kiuds call on the enter.
prlalng lluddleslon Bros
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

j, l., Whalley can give you point,
efseh real estate Bee him,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Received a shipment Of CAL
ifofaia Fruits al Highlands
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Buy your groceries where you can
get them the cheapest Just look =
lahs gfaauated sugar for tl,OOl
Arbuello coffee 70 cents per paehs
age,
6'9O W, II, Willis n Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

All lovers of good beer say that
AnheusefBuseh and Lempsbeef are
the best, Il q Vandeweghe Ia agent
for them In fexafkana, Ia
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-02-12

Have your watches aud clocks re-.
paired by the old reliable leweleG v
l. sehuster lOH2b
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-01-14

along the Battery in Charleston. 1t
was the crowd gathering to witness the
attack on the fort
Suddenly the signal was given just
as the fog lifted and revealed the out
lines of the fort, and, springing back
ward, Capt. Hallenquist pulled the Ian
yard. Boom! the shot rang out and
was echoed and re-echoed from shore
to shore. Ny blood was up, and in 4
twinkling another charge was rammed
down the black throat of the old mortar
and | was permitted to fire the second
shot. Had | known all that it meant
then might not have been SO eager for
the honor, but l was young and my
blood was hot. and l was ready for
anything.
THE firing, of course, became gem
eral. and the guns from old Sumter an
swered our challenge and the deep bay
ing of the war dogs soon became con-
tinuous roar. l was kept so busy work
ing the guns that l paid little heed to
what was going on until the order came
to cease firing Then saw the officers
in the boat being rowed across to the
fort to complete the articles Of surren
der"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-01-14
Political Paragraphs.

Any community which can get $4,000
worth of good from two hours of Mr..
Bryan certainly needs enlightenment
OH financial matters.
Since AIcKinley's election the Mexi-
can dollar has gone up to 81 cents.
while the American dollar has not gone
up cent or down mill.
In the meantime it is perfectly safe
to wager that the rumor that Mr.. Bryan
is to receive $4,000 for fifty lectures is
over the target about 16 to 1.
In his opening lecture in Atlanta Mr.
Bryan remarked that "many events
have transpired recently" Lindley
Murray never would have permitted
events to act like that.
Col. Jones says he thinks the Demo-
Gratis really won last November, but
were counted out The colonel evident
ly has been listening again to the mas
ter workman who built his ante-elec-
ton predictions.
Col. Jones writes to San Francisco
man to say that he believes eve carried
this election by large majority and it
has oeen boldly stolen from u.s." If tho
colonel keeps on he will soon become
much more "amoosin' - than Artemus
Wards kangaroo.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-01-14
MERRy-GO.ROuND WITH SAILS.

Scheme of Genius of the Medftcr-
ranean to Get Fun Without Work.
A graceful contrivance has been per-
fected In city on the Mediterranean
coast "a sailing merry -go-round. The
basic principle is very simple one
strong beam piyoted centrally and
fitted mt each end with miniature sloop
rigging, /. c.. mainsail and jib. Seats
to carry one or more riders are slung
under each arm. Ingenuity or Incidence
viii suggest variety of improvements.
The device may be fitted with auto
matte brakes, to revolve gently, for
baby's or grandma's accommodation;
or it may be so loaded with sails that it
win rey0lye with amazing rapidity.
That this Eysian charm may operate
most satisfactorily, friction at the piv-
oted point must be reduced to a mini
mum, and to insure this the two arms
and the weight carried by each should
be balanced to nicely. This can be
accomplished in two ways-either by
providing special shifting weight or
by making the seats for the riders NOV
able. 1t is, Of course, understood that
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-01-14

him back. Some groaned, others wept,
as he retreated. One man saw way
to help, Cheer himw he cried.
The crowd cheered. The fireman
took heart again. 1t was easier to dare
the danger, now he knew that Others
sympathized. He made a second effort,
and, though it left him sorely wounded,
he saved the life.
A Scotch writer sketches noble char
acter and helpful life in a single
phrase, when he tells us that his hero
belonged to 'sthe great society Of en-
couragers who make the wheels of the
world go round" for it is not possible
to all to raise the cheer that inspires
the brave deed done in the eyes Of men;
but an appreciative word that stimu-.
lates unselfish effort-that is the gift
Of all. Who shall say that in the final
account it may not show the greater
result?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-01-14

torx. lives in the mountains Of Georgia.
He is Thomas w. Wheat, Il stalWart
mountaineer who stands six feet tall
and has an eye like an eagle. lie still
wears his Confederate oyercoat of gray.
Wheat was 81 years Of age on Christ
mas day, 1860, and, like a great many
other country-bred youths, he wanted
to see little Of the world. So he went
down to Augusta, from his home in
middle Georgia, and started out for a
holiday frolic. 1t proved to be the most
memorable outing of his life.
'The boys" said he, got after me to
go with crowd Of them down to
Charleston ana fight the Yankees.
nad nothing against the Yankees. but
nyas in for anything that promised Il
little sport. and | agreed to SO with
them. The recruiting officer readily
took me and | was stationed on Suili-
vans Island in Charleston harbor. AZ
ter the Star OF the West affair we knew
that there was some movement On foot
and were not surprised when the long
roll sounded just after midnight Oh the
morning of April ID, 1861, and we were
ordered to take our places at the guns.
at was my business to load the first
cartridge for the 1C-inch mortar, and
while our commander, Capt. Hallen-
quist. took his station near the gun, |
measured out the powder, loaded the
cartridge, and cut the fuse. 1t was just
growing light and the fog hung heavy
on the water between our position and
=, Fort Sumter. We could see the dim
-~yl. times of the old fort, and back to the
, IandWard, as the mist thinned, we
could see figures moving to and fro