The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-28

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granite shaft stood unveiled, the crowd
broke forth In loud cheers to which was
added the rebel yell that had been heard
on many other and different occasions.
Miss Johnston, the chief sponsor, was
attended by twelve young ladies', all at
tired in white, with red trimmings, and
all daughters or Confederate soldiers.
The beautiful picture they made as they
stood grouped about the monument was
one rarely equaled. Tho names OF their
fathers have swcl1cd the roll OF the Con-
federate brave-,Johnston, Simmons Price,
Goodwin, Lipes. West, Burks Ross, Brock
.enridge
s The exercises during the day were
greatly enlivened by the Alpine Band,
from Clifton Forge.
The large crowd present did not seem
to tax the hospitality Of the people OF
Fincastle, who provided for the wants
OF all.
The Botetourt Association.
The Botetourt Confederate Memorial AS
ISOLATION has for Its president Major j. w.
johnston, w. B. Simmons. secretary. and
The Bank Of 1incastle as depository.
ut was organized at Fincastle. Va, in
August. 1902, to build monument on, the
courthouse square to the twelve volunteer
companies that went to the war from
Botetourt county, as follows: Nine COM
pan.es Of infantry, one company of cav
airy, one company Of light artillery, and
an. norn M n - ~ heavy artillery
The amount OF money raised approx
mates 81, $50, and It is expected that at
least $50 more will be raised-all this
wholly by Individual contributions. At a
recent meeting, r. E. Lee Camp. No. !.
C.. ". Richmond, Va. made handsome
(voluntary) subscription to the fund
with the aggregate-$l,6m or so-eyery-
thing. including expenses Of dedication
day. will be fully paid for, and perhaps
small sum be left over for the future.
purposes OF the association. b
The dimensions OF the monument are as
follows: s,5
Bottom base. s x 8 * 10,
Second base, 4s * &c /.
Third base. 3.6 x 36 x Id.
Die plate. 2.10 < 21o x 81; at top, 81 x
81. N 55. M
Cap. vi inches high. proper proportions,
Shaft, 1t x 1T < 1913; a t top, x I.
Total height OF granite, % feet.
Total height Of monument above ground
level, q feet.
Total weight Of ], granite, about 5000
n .gg THE INSCRIPTIONS.
The Inscriptions are I'LL In raised, poll.
ished letters, and are as follows:
Second plate, diverse
1Se1-C. S. .A.-1Se5
Die plate, diverse
, Erected "A. D. 1904. al
To Commemorate
The Deeds and Services
Of the
Twelve Volunteer Companies
Named Hereunder
That Went to the War
From Rotetourt County.
Die plate. right
In Memory Of
Our Brave and Loyal
Officers and Enlisted Men
Who Were Killed In Battle, 0
And Who
Died FROM Wounds and Disease, 3
During the War,
And Of
Our Faithful Comrades
Who Have Died Since the War.
Die plate, left
The Women Of Botetourt,
In Remem brance OF
Their Constant encouragement,
Steadfast Devotion,
Tender ILLUSTRATIONS and
Unfailing Providence and Care,
During the War,
And in the
Dark Reconstruction Years.
Die plate, reverse s5# %#
In Honor Of
Those Men OF Botetourt.
II OF the Period 1ss1-1S65,
Who Faithfully Did Duty
In the
Civil and Military Service OF
N Virginia
And OF
The Confederate States.
In Recognition of
Those Who Gave. and OF
Those Who Worked and Served.
To Support Our Soldiers,
And For the Comfort and
:. Safety OF Their Families.
Third base. diverse
The Fincastlo Rifles,
CO. d. I'd Reg't, Va Infantry
The Botetourt Dragons.
Co. c. I'd Reg't Va. Cavalry
5t ~ The Mountain Rifles.
Co, H, 2Sth Peg't. Va. Infantry.
Anderson's Battery---The Botetourt Ar
tillery,
Third base. right
ia The Blue Ridge Rifles
Co. a. 2sth Regt. Va. Infantry.
The Botetourt Springs Company
Co. T., 18th Reg't, Va. Infantry.
The breckenridge Infantry.
CO. Il. 28th Reg't, Va. Infantry
Third base left
The Roarlng-Run Company,
Co. * I'd Ree't, Va. Infantry.
5t5 The Botetourt Guards,
Co. x. 57th Reg't, Va, Infantry.
The Osceoln Guards.
Co. X, Goth Regt. Va, Infantry.
Third base, reverse III .
ys The Botetourt Heavy Artillery,
Co. C. 10th Bat, Vn. Heavy Artillery.
Tho Botetourt Senior Reserves,
Co. y, 4th Reg't, Va, Reserves
The Botetourt Junior Reserves,
4 "a 70 Cd Bat. Va RencrYas