The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-07-30

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manner in which his remarks were
received showed conclusively that he
touched tender places in the hearts
of his hearers.
Miss Fannie Alice Law recited
pathetic essay on The Life and
Character of Winnie Davis" which
brought tears to 9lany an old SOL
dier's eyes, and affected all within
her hearing.
The afternoon session of the second
day closed with that beautiful and
patriotic song, "Tenting Tonight on
the Old Camp Ground"
THE PARADE
At the close of the afternoons pro-
gram, the soldiers were formed by
Commander Youngblood, Adjutant
J. r. Pulliam, Capt. Dan Kendall
and Lieut.. w. 7. Simmons. The Sons
of the Confederacy formed under
Commander VIM. Franklin on the
left, alb put $50 strong The column,
with the Durant brass band at it's
head, and the three flags of the Con-
federacy flying, marched in review
at the park, and then through the
principal streets of Sulphur. They
were cheered to the echo on every
hand. The band played Dixie, :"
Bonnie Blue Flag, ," My Maryland"
and other patriotic pieces along the
line of march. The march will long
be remembered by all who parti-
cipated, as one of the most pleasant
they ever made. Upon returning to
the park the old veterans were drawn
up into line, and the sons in their
front. The sons gave three cheers
and tiger for the U. c. VS., which
was returned by them to the sons.
few short addresses were made by
members of each organization and
the order Attention, battalion, break
ranks, march" given, when all good
naturedly returned to their respec-
tive camps.
THIRD DAY.
Officer of the day, Capt j. r. Pal
liam The grand stand was occupied
at 9 O'Clock, and a great concourse
of people were present. After prayer
by Chaplain Lawrence, Comrade :. .
W. Golledge read the following l. tier
from the General Commanding of the
United Confederate Veterans. of
America:
Atlanta, Ga, July II, 1899.
Mr.. ], w. Golledge, Ardmore, |. I.
My Dear Friend-Ir would give me
great pleasure to comply with your
request to meet with my old com
rades the latter part of this month,
but my health IS SO impaired that
am compelled to go to the springs for
restoration. Please present my greet
ing to the old Confederate Veterans
With every good wish, / am, yours
sincerely, j. B. GORDON.
1t was received with cheers, but
regret that the brave general could
not be present.
Comrade Golledge then called the
roll of all Confederates who had reg
istere6 at headquarters, the most of
them answered to their names. The
list is as follows, with the command
TO which they were attached and
their present postoffice address:
A B Hooper, K 18th Alabama cavalry
Pauls Valley.
T j. Richardson, B. Harrison's s Lou
isiana cavalry, Buckhorn.
4 J Hert, A, hIll's cav. Sulphur
W Burton, A, DIST Tenn. Stonewall
L q Barlow, Prices div, Sclpio.
Beni Humphries, Hooper's regiment
3rd division. Caddo.
W NJ Akin, c, 18th La cav, Dougherty
5 L II all, /, 23rd Ark, Allen.
K w Adair, A, I'd Mississippi, Mahu
L ID Whitesides, q, 29th Iexas cav,
Lehigh.
j A Mcdonald, K, 4th Ala cav, Rolf
p Riggan, II, I'd Miss, Wynnewood.
John Husband, F, 8th Miss, Marsden
F NJ Skaggs, q, CIark's r, Buckhoru
| vice, under Gov Vance, Sulphur.
C H Jones, c, 18th Ark, Allen.
j Nj Reddin, q, 35th North Car, Rolf
E II Quaid, c, 18th Texas, Norton.
NJ w Hicks, l, 7th Miss cav, Chagris
| V Smith, Ii, Goth Alabama, Allen.
P Silby, E, 14th Texas, Norton.
| w A Davis. A, Buck Berry's r, Norton
B w Harles, E, 18th Tenn, Norton.
James williamson, a, McCoro's g Tex
cavalry, Dublin, Texas.
X ID Choat, B, Atm Arkansas, Iona.
G A Brown, K, Wards Bragade,
Morkstown, Texas.
H NJ Mauldin. E, 18th Tenn, Center.
J Fl O'Gwin, B, Kings r, Pauls Valley
b Driver, X, Orr's S Cvol, Franks.
Jesse Kirby, d, 9Th Tenn, Ardmore
w A Watson, E, 7th Sou Car, Ravia.
B F Jones, L, Dawson's reg, Iona.
w Cannon, c, 18th Ark, Hickory.
NJ Reynolds, e, 29th Tex battalion,
! Ardmore.
E w Garrett Lige) Morphis co, Kel-
ler's reg, Forests cav, Allen.
w t Simmons, B, Palmetto Sharp
Shooters, S c vol, Ardmore.
! Cicero Estice, +, 35th Georgia volun-
! teers, Ardmore.
7 Morris, JEFF Forests reg cavalry
Cheatham's brigade, Bebee.
G w Smith, D. Madison's reg, Davis