The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-28
UNWILLING. O-DAY
AT CUMBERLAND.
An Imposing Monument to Con-
federate Heroes Of That County.
PLACED ON COURTHOUSE sQUARE
The Monument VIII De Uncovered in the
Presence Of a Great Throng. Who Will
Be Guests of the County at Dinner.
Ceremonies on the Occasion.
especial Dispatch to The Times.)

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CUMBERLAND COURTHOUSE. VA,
Nov. 27.-After much hard work by the
survivors OF the different companies OF
Cumberland county, an imposing monu-
lnent has been erected, and viii be I'M
vetled here tomorrow. the 2sth. with IN
tcrestinG and extensive ceremonies.
Tho monument is a gray srani.e shai',
rising 10 the height of seventeen 1eet
from base TO summit. II rests upon q
base of blocked granite, and STANDS nun
way between the courthouse ana the oi'ee
of the county clerk on the Court Square.
one one side of the monument IS III
scribed: The Cumberland Troop on
another. Cumberland Grays ana on
the other, BLACK Eagles.
HISTORY OF MONUslENi-
The monument dates back in It's lncep-
ton to about twelve years ago. WI s.ts
surviving members of the Cumberland
Troop" took initiatory steps toward the
raising of funds for the purpose. About
three years ago The survivors of the 9th
er>two companies. and those OF the Cum
beriand Troop formed q. veteran asso-
ciation..- and united in their efforts 10
complete this memorial Of the comrades
who fought and fell from 1861 to 1860.
DAYS PROGRAMME.
The programme for the day begins at
1920 o'clcck. when the association vii!
be called to order by Commander John
A. Booker this to be followed by prayer
by Chaplain L. II. Harding. The song
service will be directed by Mr.. Charles
Digs. The address Of welcome Will DC
made by Colonel Robert t. Hubbard. this
to be followed by Rebel Songs by
Comraae ]. Collin Neal.
The Masonic exercises ct the unVeling
by De Witt Clinton Lodge, assisted by
Lodge No. Il, of Farmville.
At l O'Clock p. NJ. dinner will be
served in the large new tabccco factory
of F. P. Flippen and Bro. At o'clock,
Judge Jan es W. Marshall. of Craig coun-
ty, will make an address. and at 3 o'clock
P. NJ, the monument will be unveiled. fol-
lowed by a salute by the Richmond How
itzers.
THE CUMBERLAN DTROOPS.
1t is interesting to note that the Cum
berland troops assisted In the ceremonies
at the unwilling of Washington monument
on the Capitol Square at Richmond, COM
manded by Captain John c. Page This
company dates back beyond the iorues,
and perhaps was among the Oldest in the
State. During the Civil War it was COM
.Tanded by Captains Johnson, Perkins,
1sbcll, Matthews, and IalmoTe, respect
fvely.
The Cumberland Grays" was organ
ICED in 1861 and commanded by Captain
Frank d. Irwin. He was wounded at
Eharpsburg. and was succeeded by Cap
tain John a Booker, who commanded
throughout the entire war.
The BLACK Eagle was organized by
Captain Carter Harrison at the beginning
Of the Civil War. His company was
attached to the Eighteenth Virginia Res-
ment, Pickett's Division, Captain Harrl-
son was killed at Bull Run, and was
succeeded by Randolph Harrison, and he,
on promotion. was succeeded by Captain
Edmund r. Cooke. who led them through
the combat
Mr. Cooke was a candidate some years
since for Governor of Virginia on the
Fopulist ticket. He is a typical Virginia
gentleman and still lives in Cumberland
county.
The sodiers-or odd vets"-from the
Third Virginia Cavalry will be the guests
Of the .'Cunlbcrland Troop Those OF
the Eighteenth Virginia Volunteers. will
be guests Of the ''Black Eagles, and
those Of the Twenty-first Virginia will be
guests of the veterans of the 'Cumber-
ianr Grays' at the meeting here to-mor-
row.