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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

had the consoling qualification of hear
 ing him express his trust in heaven
 He and Lieutenant Simpson now he side by side in a soldiers humble grave. I am more than glad that Joe was not with me for he too might now have been a victim to those unprinct' paled fanatics. Some few had to meet the brunt of the battle and 1t fell to our lot How any of us escaped, IS onder to me. they were as said, about 20 to 1 and fired well. The man on my right was killed and Me Alexander just behind me had his arm broken Bullets whistled constantly around me and over me. One cut through the stock of my gun and small buckshot entered my hand Az | ter our regiment retreated l fell in
 with the Hampton Legion of south Carolina. and fought till they retreat
 ed. Many were made to retreat by the firing of a battery on them. Beaure- gard was leading them and soon ral- | lied them again, but my cartridges were all gone and went then to where | John had Billie and fought no more.
 While with Billie cannon balls were cutting down small trees all the time and bombs bursting around us,for two miles between us and the Junction the eannonading continued. l don't |
 general battle as you have the paper It did me good to see Scott's pris- oners and properly coming by scores | into camp at the Junction. I saw his | fine hacks and horses and tremendous artillery coming in amid the shou,s ol our men. You have heard of the wines and eatabies of all descriptions, including 500 dressed turIsies upon which they intended feasting that day | at the Junction. What did you think
 of the SO,O00 hand-cuffs taken from | them? They had some men not en- tirely void of feeling who visited the
 wounded and dead of our company.
 They placed the wounded in the shade
 put bushes over some and gave them
 water They ony took weapons from the wounded. but robbed the dead. toclI Lieutenant Simpsons watch, ring ana | money and suppose treated others in l the same way The wounded or the | 2nd. Mississippi regiment were treat
 ed not so well. It was all their officers ! (FederaD could do to prevent them killing the wounded as they came to them I attribute our great loss in
 the morning to the advancing of so | few men at once. After we retFeated other regiments advanced too scatter | ing. l am now at the house of my aunt,
 Mrs James Marshall, on account of
 my slight wound. T got a furlough' of ten days. I am now about fifty miles
 from the Junction towards Winches-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

troops. The benches are entiralv across and on each three men sit in the day and try to sleep at night I tell you. Mrs. Pride. it was rather rough fare but most patiently and cheerfuiiy endured All along the road we were encouraged by manifestations of true patriotism. Secession flags were fly- ing at nearly every house. crowds were assembled where ever we stopped was presented with three beautiful boquets at Huntsville. Ala, and Ab- ingdon, Va, received one from the hands of pretty young lady and on the accompanying card was her name with the request that let her know when l returned by that depot. The same one gave John Price Of F'lorence. a little secession flag and if we ever return she will hear from us again. It is after sun-down and I am alone in my tent writing on my valise, and I would suppose from the noise outside that I was in the hustle of a city. All the men are busy about supper and the rattling of hacks and carriages heard continually. The beating of drums and playing of flies keep buzz all the time. We are located northwest of Lynchburg, near the fair grounds. about half a mile from the city. Two long rows of plank tents hold our bag gage and muskets and we sleep in cloth
 
 thirty feet square are occupied by each company. Six of us form what Is very appropriately called mess and occupy one cloth tent. John POsey is with us and one of the cleverest men in the company. Camp life is really delight full. never saw mucr cheerfulness any where.
 The rumor of war is received with almost indifference.
 We wero ordered this morning t0 Norfolk, to fight immediately, but we arc not sufficiently drilled and there fore our colonel declined the invitation We expect action as soon as we learn to fight systematically. Each company is drilled six hours day and our of fcers. two or three all young men. who can should now be fin the field Our captain is Robert Mcfarland of Lauderdale.
 Most respectfully your friend,
 R. P. Andrews.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
Letter number two from.
 Harpers Ferry,

Letter number two from;
 Harpers' Ferry,
 June lth, 1861.
 My dear Friend-This has been a long. glorious day and all who arc prudent have been keeping out of the rain and close in camp, but your let ter and one from home. has driven away every particle of gloom the day had for me l was drilling on the field the other day. and a familiar voice addressed me. You may imaS- inc nay surprise. when turning around I recognized your cousin, Ed Thomp- son. I wish so much you could send me one more Thompson and that Joe, provided he could come with me. have found acquaintances in every regiment we have met with. You are reading telegrams one day and having them contradicted the next, just as when I was with you I suppose. We have had no fight yet, and may not soon, but are expecting an attack ev '. cry day. We have sent out men and burned a few bridges, also took sew eral hundred guns held by unionists. The Major of the Confederate army passed through here last Monday. John met him and was informed by him of the important fact that Washington City would be taken before next Sat t- urday night. and we at Harpers' Fer ry would be ordered to the Relay House just this side of Baltimore. You ask how I feel on such holy ground
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 Third letter follows from Buckle. town. Va, near Martinsburg.
 July 9th, 1861.
 Mrs. Pride-Your last letter found me June 18th, at Winchester. Last Tuesday, about 1 o'clock we were or- dered to shoulder arms and knapsacks and fall in ranks without more time than to execute that command We would not have had time to do so if we were not rekuired to keep our knap sacks packed for marching at a mo- ment's notice all the time. Tents and al but about a change of clothing and q blanket and oil cloth apiece were left tying in every direction and don't know that we will see them again. We marched til dark tnat night, stopped at Bunkerhill' to rest until 80 that night, when we resumed the quick march and reached this place about day the saJne morning Having gotten a nasty breakfast, we were marched into our appropriate place in line of battle stacked arms and now rest where we have been ever since, immediately behind our guns, awaiting ar attack from the enemy. They are eamped two miles beyond Martinsburg and six miles from us. Yesterday morning Patterson in command of tho federal troops sent General Johnston 
 him at this place. Johnston sent to him to move the women and children from Martinsburg and he would bring breakfast to him there. We have not met vet. they are said to have about three men to our two. They having as said from Is to 20 000 we from IS to 6.0O0 Each General is waiting. I believe the attack from the other, Johnston Is an old disciple of Scotts. You know Scott Is slow and extremely cautious and we may expect slow ao tfon. But all think this will be most bloody battle. have seen speclmen of the "Abes." Met forty five sitting on the roadside with their hands tied together going to Winches- ter and have seen about twenty since then. all taken by scouting parties. Say they are glad to be taken but don't believe them. One prisoner Is a Lieutenant Colonel and talks boldly, saws he fights against us because he believes Lincoln the legally elected President, and Is only answering Lin eoln's call as a loyol citizen. You have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

probably heard of the fighting that took place before we got here. 5000 of our men attacked 12,0O0 of the enemy and three times repulsed them before learning their number. Their men were in line in the form of a V and had our men nearly surrounded when ours discovered their position and commenced retreating Just in tinlv to get out Most miraculously only two Confederates were killed. have the true statement from a school mate who was a witness to all. The Feder- als fired over them all the time, and my school mate says he saw them falling continually before our fire; says the enemy presented a beautiful front and marched without flinching In a perfect line until our artillery opened upon them and as soon as thas began, they broke ranks and scattered in confusion. We, are now drawn up in the shape of tIiS letter V our brI- gade occupying the extreme of the left wing. The report Is going through camp that we are to leave soon. We are forced to obey orders. but when ever the march commences backward all have long faces.
 Your true friend.
 R. P. Anderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
nur FnIIen Heroen.

Our Fallen Heroes. 'srhe manner of their death was the erowning glory of their lives. s."-Jeffer- son Davis.
 sBut there are deeds which should
 not pass away, And names that must not wither." state Omeers, Alabama Division, U. Honorary President, Miss sallie C.. Jones, Camden.
 President, Mrs. J. N Thompson. Tus- cumhia.
 i. First Vice President. Mrs Charles C.. Brown, Birmingham.
 Second Vice President, Mrs. Lewis Cobbs, Montgomery.
 Recording Secretary, Mrs. Chappeli Cory, Birmingham.
 Corresponding secretary, Miss Mat tie McDavid, Florence.
 Treasurer. Mrs. Thos. W. Palmer, Uni versity Postofice. Ala.
 Registrar. Mrs. J. c. Lawrence, Un- Historian, Mrs Harvey E. Jones. Spring HILL
 historical Committee Alabama Division
 U. D. C.
 Mrs. Harvey E. Jones, Spring Hill Mrs. R. R. Ross, Auburn. Mrs. Electra Semmes Colston, Mo- tjle.
 Mrs. M. W. Camper. Florence. Miss Eliza Bullock, Montgomery. Mrs. A. L. Dow dell. Ore1ika. N Mrs. Ralph Saunders. Athens. Mrs. c. A Lanier. Montgomery. EaIl<ner Soldier Home Hospital Relief
 Committed.
 Mrs William A. Gayle. Montgomery, Mrs J. A. Kirkpatrick. Montgomery. Miss Addie Beaumont. Union Springs Mrs Franklin H. Fillmore. Secretary, Mountain Creek.
 The following old war letters were copied by Miss Orlean McReynolds, the zealous historian of Tuscumbia chapter, for the readers of Alabama Division, United Daughter of the Con federacy columns: This, the last letter brings us to AAAA awful first days fighting at Ma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
nAD LuCK pIAMoNns.

According to Miss Bridget oReilIy, who has made precious stones a study, the czar of Russia has a ''vtndictiya diamond" in his crown jewels. and an other in his seepter. These once form ed the eyes of idols and were torn away. Diamonds in more supsrstitious days were believed to ward off sorcery, repel poison and confer victory oye1 .BnemieA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

ter. Have been spending some of my time at the house of old Chief Justice Marshalrs son. I can not tell you where to direct my letters as go to join my company tomorrow. I remain, as evet,
 Your friend,
 R. P. Andrews.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
For tIDe School Boy.

The best lesson you can teach a school boy is prideiin his personal appearance: the only way to pride Bring him here: want to show him the A. B. C. of well drest man.
 Boys Double Breasted belt strap Suits for school wear These are shown both in the durable, everast- ing dark mixtures, and in the dressy lighter shades 3IIJU 10 1U.UU
 Boys double and single breasted suits in blues blacks, plaids and fancy mixtures These are epuipt with the popular knckerbocker pants, and are very handsomely tailored ......... 5.O0 to 60 co
 800 Pairs of Boys knee pants in blue, black and Scotch mixtures, double seats and double knees Every boy needs odd pants and strong ones at that 75c and LOO
 The celebrated Cadet Bouses and Shirts for boys light and dark patterns. soc and 7Sc
 We are expecting fresh shipment of Boys Col lege Hats Monday Be the first 10 buy ene. kNMMkkANNAMkNSNS6hkNA kN N A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
Sen1i-Dress models.

dspay the richest examples of artistic that have These beautiful little turban and when ngy in and therefore rI<ngy well det
 Roy for this simply little both concep ton and setting forth the plaid effects $50O 10 S2OO
 Peter trimmed with and of velvet SUUU 70 Sl0UU
 The entirely which gets quls and beautiful SUUU ana $IZUU
 Monday Tuesday Special Showing mourning Don't seeing them at least
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
Dainty WaSb Fabrics.

The advancement of the fabric art has made it possible for one to dress beautifully yet economically. 1t has raised the creations of simple cotton fabrics a most to the standard of silks and inery See these beauties and you'll agree with us--its wonderful
 Silk Chiffon Tissue, an inexpensive delicate fa- brio which makes up beautifully for evening Its coors are light blue. pink. hea, nile green yellow. cream and white Worth 35c.. Mondays price .25c
 Mohair Novelties. These are not genuine mohair but simply cotton goods woven in perfect imitation. They come in grays. blues and mannsh mixtures and are ideal for an early fall suit Worth 35c. Mon days price,. 25C
 Outings. A line that beats them all. Tomorrow we offer Special in the form of roc quality .8c
 B and $ inch Shifting Madras, beautifully assor ed patterns worth 25c. Mondays price. i6c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
CaiIcred Suits.

In cloth. in fit in workmanship and price we can show you just what you want: furthermore we will show you what you want and tomorrow is the day we'll do it. All we ask is your interest
 First we'll try one of those swell Brown Broad Cloth Blouse Jackets with nlad collar of velvet and soutache braid button trimmings and self straps pped skirt, plaited d...................... .S27,50
 From that we'll go to the Pony Jacket made of Lymansvie Chevot, trimmed with Hercules braid and velvet inlad velvet collar and cuffs, satin lined kted skirt: your choice of Brown. navy, green or black ...................... 30. DO
 strictly tailored single breasted Jacket Suit comes next with its velvet collar and coat sleeves Skinner Satin lined: kilt skirt either brown black. Monday ........................ .35.O .OO
 If your taste still higher the Havana Brown navy bue and black unfnisht worsted Pocket Blouse Coat is the thing Very elaborately trimmed with broad Hercules Braid and Taffeta Bands. jacket taf etc lined; kilt skirt. .............. .4O co
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

Extracts rom TOUT letters peBiHhlHB May Sth. 1861 to July 30th, 1881. These letters were written to Mrs. Mary Pride by MT. R. F. Anderson. tutor of Mrs. Pride's brother, Joseph N. Thomp- son:
 Lynchburg, Va.
 May Sth, 1861.
 Mrs. Pride-Since we left home have only had time to write to mother and father. next to home folks I write to you. Brother John and I left Tuesday evening and arrived at Dalton at o'clock a. m. on Friday. The men were just crawling out of their tents when our arrival was announced. Many come to meet us with hearty welcome and soon all were aroused and the cooks of the morning prepared break fast with as much facility as if kiteh- ems had been their only dwelling place for years But assure you Aunt papn cooks better. The regiment to which we belong, the 4th Alabama. was or dered to leave Dalton at II o'clock tho day we joined and thus you see my stay was short in Dalton. The citi- enzs of Dalton treated the soldiers most hospitably The merchants sold goods to them almost at cost and the ladies made the goods up for us
 The evening before I joined them the ladies of the place came to the tents and cooked supper for them. At 2 o'clock the cars moved of amid the deafening cheers of the people and roar of cannon en route for Lynchburg. Va, where we arrived Sunday morn ing at II o'clock We came almost with lightning speed. stopping only for the engine to be supplied with wood and water. Each man was sup piled with a canteen and small cotten cloth satchel We had three days pro- visions in each mans satchel and fill- ed the canteens with water at every opportunity. Box cars were fixed for the special purpose of transporting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30

Somehow I don't feel much elevated by being where John Brown figured If a respectable and rational enemy hal fought here I would like 1t bet ter. I drill every day in sight of the house he occupied and the land ho cultivated The scenery about HarperS Ferry Is indeed beautiful. there are many lights to be guarded and this place will not be easily held. But re- lments are still coming and we have enough now to keep back a tremendous enemy. We are frequently instructed at night to have cartridge boxes ready to seize at moments warning. l hear that all the colleges have suspended. My best wishes to all.
 Very truly your friend.
 R P Anderson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-30
Comfort and Prudence

This kind of weather with its unparalleled un- certainty makes the of the baby" doubly impor
 tant These cool mornings and evenings almost de- mand that the little should one of our Knit Baby Sacques. They dainty little garments in white blue and pink ribbon run and are in everyway suggestive of their sweet little soc, 75c, 65c
 Don't let your porch lose its charm just because the nights are cool and delightfu we have remedy invgoraon, yet robs it of ali its treacherous results. Piazza Wraps in the form of crocheted shaws in black and white. soc, sl.00, HIS and S2.50
 Dainty Silk Shaws and Fascinators. light. beau tiful and very necessary. A full and complete line of beauties from. ...... s. SO 10 $500
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Sbce Masterpieces

There is something in the leather and the general appearance that will please you; see for yourself.
 The celebrated Wright. Peters & Co.'s Shoes for women. Plain toe, patent kid. hand turned sole, high Cuban heel, shaped on the beautiful "Ormond' last ...... S5.OO
 Zeigler Bros Masterpieces. presenting the swell College Cut" in patent kid and patent colt, heavy
 Patent colt and plain dongola oxfords. ssavy and light soes, ten catchy new styles. Fall weather is oxford weather. Standardization. S3,OO and S3,SO
 "Overgaiters," fashions latest decree. The style following foot cannot walk without them. Sf co
 Woman's Tobacco Brown Shoes. Touches of brown sprnkled everywhere this season, and this new shade is the adopted touch for the feet Very rich and beautiful .s..................$ $3. DO
 One of the best school shoes in the city. or either boy girl Special for opening =. .,... $20O
 Boys or girls school shoes in dongola kid and box calf, button or lace. S5O
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1906-02-10
A FLORIDA DELIcAcY

One hears funny stories about ones
self away from home. The Cleveland
Leader, for instance, says that a great
delicacy in Florida is the tip of an al
ligator's tail. 1t tastes like frogs legs,
though a bit more gamey. Alligator
tails are best just after the ricebird
season. The big alligators float in the
water with only their eyes showing
When they see a flock of these fat,
juicy little birds they dive to the bot
tom. Their long wide snout scoops up
some of the loan and they float to the
surface again with just the rich soil
showing. The bird thinks is is an
island. They alight upon it. When the
whole family is there the big reptile
turns suddenly. Just as the birds
scramble off ne opens his mouth once.
They are gone. The birds are neat
little feeders, and the alligator is an
epicure at this time of the year. The
ricebird diet makes the tip Of his tail.
Of which he is most vain, tender and
sweet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1906-02-10
AGATHERIDAN SOCIETY

The Agatheridan Society had its
regular meeting Friday, February 9,
1906.
After the minutes of the preceding
meeting were read and approved, the
following program was carried out,
having as its subject, Whittier:
Song, Maryland, My Maryland
Society.
Essay. "Whittiers Life"-Lou Nc
Kinney
Recitation, Autumn Thoughts
Adele Bittinger.
Essay. Whittier as a Poet"-Mary
Gates
Reading, Maud Muller"-Maggie
Lyle.
DeclamatiOn-Warne Smith.
Roll call, with quotations from Whit
tier.
Debate: Resolved, that slavery is
unjust" Affirmative, Heron Todd and
Lola RaysOr; negative, Jean league
and Emma Nelson. Jean being absent,
Inez Ross read her debate. The judges,
Legie Bitch, Rena Smith and James
Taylor, decided in favor of the mega
tive.
Reading of Agatheridan Journal
Brantley Weathers.
Report of literary critic.
There being no further business, the
society adjourned. to meet again Feb
ruary 16, 1906. Annie NJ. Atkinson,
Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1906-02-10
STARTLING BUT TRUE

People the world over were Mortified
on Tearing Of the burning Of a Chic
ago theater in which nearly six hun
dred people lost their lives, yet more
than five times this number or over
1000 people died from pneumonia in
Chicago during the same year. with
scarcely a passing notice. Every one
OF these cases Of pneumonia resulted
from a cold and could have been pre-
vented by the timely use of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. A great many
who have every reason to fear pneu-
monia have warded ii of by the
prompt use Of this remedy The fol-
lowing is an instance Of this sort:
Too much cannot be said in favor Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and es-
pecially for colds and influenza.
know that it cured my daughter,
Laura, Of a severe cold, and 1 believe
saved her life when she was threaten
ed with pneumonia" w. D. Wilcox.
Logan. y. Y. Sold by Postofhce Drug
store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1906-02-10
THE TEAPOT BILL OF FARE
Royal Scarlet Brand

Heads our list of canned goods. When
you want a fruit or vegetable for your
table that is like fresh from the gar
den, you will make no mistake in get
ting our Royal Scarlet Brand. The
qualify is always uniform and the
best.
We have in fruits Cherries, Lemon
Cling and Yellow Peaches. Bartlett
Pears. Plums, Apricots, Sliced and
Grated Pineapples, etc. In vegetables:
Spinach, Beets. Pumpkin. Squarsh
Asparagus. Stringless and Lima Beans,
Small Tender Peas. Tomatoes, Corn,
Asparagus Tips and SuccOtash.
Our Department of Heinz's Pickles,
Condiments and Pure Fruit
Preserves
Is complete. These goods are so we'll
known that to mention them implies
that we have the best. Preserved
Peaches. Plums, Cherries. Strawber-
ries. Red Raspberries, Pineapple and
Damson in three and five pound
crooks, Chow Chow. Mixed. Gherkins
and Sweet Pickles. Olives. India Rel
ish. Celery Sauce. Ketchup and Chilli
Sauce: also Pure Malt Vinegar in bot
ties and bulk.
We Have a Complete Assortment of
Imported Goods
And Delicatescence. for picnics, par
ties and luncheons. A fact: Whenev-
er you want anything nice for your
table. whether groceries for your cook
10 prepare or ready TO serve. you will
always find it at the Teapot Grocery
al right prices.
Have You Tried Browns Choice Fam
lily Flour?
A first class article at a low price.
THE TEAPOT GROCERY
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1906-02-10
IN LINE WITH MARION
Levy County Will Have a Handsome
New Courthouse

Levy county will have a handsome
new courthouse.
It gives US very great pleasure TO be
able TO make this announcement, and
we are sure our readers will be equal
" glad to hear it,
This was the decision Of the board of
county commissioners. which met
Monday with all the members present.
F. N. Dobson of Montgomery, Ala,
who built the handsome BrOdfOrd
county courthouse, came before the
board with plans, as did also Mr.. Tai
ley Of Lakeland.
Upon motion of Mr.. Lutterloh, sup
ported by Mr.. Stephens and Mr.. Mark
ham. Mr.. DobsOn's offer to duplicate
the Starke courthouse for the sum of
$4,000 was accepted. and the board
viii meet with Mr.. Dobson on next
Thursday TO sign up the contract. The
work is to be completed within six
months.
The county commissioners are to be
congratulated upon their action. and
friends Of the county everywhere will
rejoice that we are at last to have a
good courthOuse.-Levy County Times.