The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
VETERANS, REUNION.
Camp CIanton Has Enjoyable Time at
 AtmOre.


 Brewton, May 14.--(Special. )---Camp General Clanton, U. C. ", held Its an- nual reunion in the beautiful little city of Atmore yesterday, which Is said by all to have been one of the best and most enjoyable reunions this camp has ever held. There were about 500 peo- pie present, and the citizens of Atmore with one accord did all in their power to make the large crowd feel at homo. An abundance of all that Is good to eat had been provided and the tables were spread in the grove Of the high school. The address of welcome was delivered by Prof. Peavy, principal Of She At more High School .and was responded to on the part of the veterans by Rev. E. A. Smith of Brewton. Ex-Gover- nor W. c Oates was the orator of the day and held the strict attention of his hearers for an hour and half. It was a masterly effort and was well received by all.
 The business part of the reunion con- sisted in the election of officers for the ensuing year and the election of dele- gates to the general reunion of the United Confederate Veterans which takes place in Louisville, Ky, in June. The following officers were elected: w. S. Neal. Commander; T. J. Stevens, First Vice. Commander; w. J. Holland,
 
 gle, Third Vice-Commander; J. M Da- Vison, Adjutant; E. P. Lovelace, Quar- termaster; J. w. Terry, Sergeant Ma jor; w. J. Jackson, Treasurer; Dr. l.. M. McLendon, Surgeon; Rev E. A. Smith, Chaplain. Delegates elected were: Rev. E. A. Smith. B. F.. Prn- gle, J. H. Pittman, Dr. w. H. OBan- non, and T J. Stevens. The selection of a sponsor and maids of honor was IoF fa nd xyic mander. The camL now numbers nine ty members, and there had been no deaths during the past year to report. One of the enjoyable features of the reunion was the reception given the old soldiers by Dr. and Mrs. Peavy. The weather was ideal, and everything passed off without an accident to mar the pleasures of the day, and all left happy and the good people of Atmore received profuse thanks for the de- lightful manner in which the day was spent.
 Invitations have been issued to the commencement exercises of Brewton Institute, which will mark the close of one of the most successful sessions in the history of this splendid institution of learning. On Wedn esday evening" May 17. grand concert will be given by Prof R. F.. Black, principal of the
 
 the granduating exercises will be held in the new court house. The grd1uat- ing class this year numbers seven, six young ladies and one young man. They will receive diplomas from the princi- pal, Pro-. W. c. Griggs Dr. J. A. Rico of Montgomery will deliver an address to the graduating class on Thursday evening. Dr. Rice was for some time President of a college in South Carolina, and is now pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church in Montgomery, and is said to be one of the finest orators in the State.
 Work on the new jail for Escambia County has been commenced, and will be completed as soon as circumstances will permit. It is to cost $1O.O00. and is to be a securely built and modern jail in every particular.
 The Brewton Standard Gauge, for many years published by w. c. Rob- bins. has been sold to local parties, who will assume control of the paper on June I.
 A few cases of smallpox are reported in the County.
 The local market is now well sup piled with all kinds of fresh vegeta- bles. and farmers report growing crops in good condition.