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

every state and territory in the Con-
federacy was represented, by SOL
diers who fought under Lee, Jackson.
johnson, Hood, Goroon. Longstreet,
Waul and all the leading geneers.
A permanent organization was ef-
fected, TO be known as the Chicka-
saw National Confederate Reunion
Association, which will meet annu-
ally, hereafter. The following were
elected as the executive committee,
who have power to name the next
meeting place:
N. F. Law, chairman; j. W. Col
ledge, secretary; WV. Hyden, VIM.
Guy and 1. NJ. Hobbs.
The afternoon was principally
taken up by the daughters of the
Confederacy. The president, Mrs.
j. n. Worthy, Mrs. Rosalie Grimm,
secretary; Mrs. B. W. Carter, Mrs.
E. A. Golledge and Mrs. L. L. Stowe,
of Ardmore chapter were on the plat
form. The objects of the organize
ton were read and a large number
OF ladies were present who signified
their desire to become members. The
names of IS were enrolled. who live
at different points and will establish
chapters.
The old battle flag of the First
Choctaw regiment, commanded by
Col. Sim Folsom, was exhibited. The
flag was bullet ridden and blood
stained, and had been held aloft and
in front of many sanguinary en-
gagemert. The flag is Inow in the
keeping of the daughters.
Little Miss Pearl Pegg of Allen, 10
years of age, recIted patriot, es-
say, 1.-The Banner of a Hundred
Years DID,"
j. Wess Parker, prominent In
dian, who is a member of the Chick
asaw senate made speech in Amer
lean and Indian language. He spoke
for half an hour; said he was a rebel
soldier, and 16 to l democrat. We
regret not being able to give his re-
marks in full, as there were many
good points made, referring to the
Curtis law and allotment.
The following was then submitted
to the soldiers:
Resolved, That the thanks of every
soldier is due and are hereby
heartily extended to the citizens
of Sulphur, and more especially the
committee of arrangements for the
kindness extended, the abundance OF
meat and bread furnished, and for
their indomitable efforts, one and
all, to cater TO our comfort and pleas
ure during this reunion.
1t was adopted by a rising vote and
"three cheers for SULPHUR" and the
band played God Be With You Till
We Meet Again.
Thus ended the first reunion of the
Confederates of the Chickasaw
nation.
Over 200 tents were stretched in
and around Sulphur.
Sulphur was Camp Gait while the
reunion was going on.
1t was estimated that over 1000
covered wagons were camped.
The soldier committee and citizen
committee worked together nicely.
The Sulphur ooImittee met their
promises and gave entire satisfaction.
The fire works display was very
good and quite a treat to Sulphur's 8
thousands of guests.
T. B. Cathey deserves praise for
the splendid manner in which he
handled the transportation.
j. w. Golledge was in charge of
Headquarters and was one of the
hardest workers at the Reunion.
There never was a more social,
well behaved and well entertained
assemblage of people together.
From the minute a veteran arrived
in Sulphur until be left, he was
treated with the greatest hospitality.
The citizens of Sulphur by their
kindness to all visitors have sown
seed that will harvest thousands of
dollars.
The crowd at Sulphur was esti-
mated at 5000 and 10000 and it was
} one of the most orderly ever wit
messed in any country.
The large sign which occupied the
most prominent thoroughfare in
, Sulphur, Observation-Disclosures the City
is Yours" was no lie. Everything
was at the disposal of the old soldiers.
Capt. d. j. Kendall as chairman of
the Sulphur committee of arrange
ments. proved himself to be the right
man in the right place, and it is due
to him to say. that through his un-
tiring efforts the reunion was a sue
cess.
The White Sulphur Inn, under the
! management of Will Pyeatt, was a
favorite resort. There were ono