The Tupelo journal., 1906-04-13

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testimony. -
Meerine Of John N. Simontoh Camp,
Confederate Veterans at NettIeton
Saturday. =
MEMORIAL EXERCISES ="
Meeting of the Confederate Veterans
John M. Simonton camp, No. 6o2 met
in animal meeting in the K. of ?. hall
in Nettleton on last Saturday the 7th
at p. m. The meeting was called to
order by Commander r. S Thomas,
prayer by comrade j. M Barnes. Dues
were collected, the few absent were
paid by their friends present. There
were forty six present, only six failing
to answer roll call.
The following officers were elected for
the next ensuing year, to-wit: Col. X.
S. Thomas, Commander; R. NJ. Roberts,
1st Lieut.; R A Pennell End Lieut.:
Col. r S Thomas, ] NJ Buchanan and
w F Sparks were appointed delegates
to the general reunion at New Orleans.
A relief committee was appointed to
look after the destitute and needy com
| rades of the camp, committee: ) Z
| Blanton, chairman; G w Mullin, b A
Pennell, Duncan, J M Gullett. A
committee composed of G Blanton, p
M Savery, R M Pennell, was appointed
to select place and time for holding
the next reunion of the camp or division.
The meeting then repaired to the CP
Church where memorial services were
held for the deceased members of the
camp, who have died within the last
twelve months, to-wit: Comrades Jas.
Kincannon, F B Arnold, l. L Tapscott,
c c McGill and Andy Ray. Comrade
R S Thomas in commencing the ser
vices made timely and appropriate
talk, followed by prayer led by the
Chaplain, j c Blanton. A list OF the
deceased within the last year was read
by the sponsor, Miss Lonia Mafield, who
made beautiful talk, suitable to- the
occasion The most patheic incident
occurred when the Commander escorted
Mrs Simonton, the widow of the late
John M Simonton, who the camp was
named for, to the stand and introduced
her to the audience, Mrs Simonton oc-
cupied seat on the stand during the
remainder of the services. Mrs Tap
scott the widow of comrade Tapscott
was recognized in the audience and was
escorted by the Commander to the
stand and introduced to the audience,
she was seated On the stand with Mrs
Simonton. Addresses appropriate to the
occasion were made by comrades
Barnes and Blanton, after which suit
able resolutions were offered by COM
rade L T Taylor, concerning the deaths
and memory of Comrades F B Arnold,
Cho~1to MoCfn npd T L.
Tapscott, who have all died since our
last annual meeting, were amended and
adopted as follows:
Pesolved, That in the deaths of the
above named Comrades the John NJ
Simonton camp has lost loyal and use
full members and that we mourn their
loss and extend our coincidence and
! warmest sympathies to their distressed
diers and citizens they were esteemed
and highly respected as their services
were characterized with galantry and
emulation of the rising generation
be requested to publish these resolu-
tions and copies forwarded the respec-
tive families.
EACclIcuG w do 1uI ~ SiN
choir for which we return many thanks
we also feel thankful to the good peo-
pie of Nettleton for the open hearted
hospitality shown us old confederates
on last Saturday.
Whereas, On the 25th day of Septem-
ber 1905 in the providence of Him who
doeth all things for the best and for our
4 oud, our distinguished and esteemed
do o,,I fr;onl Corf Ioc K1ncan-
non, was removed from the walks of
men and transplanted we trust in
higher and better world than than this,
to enjoy eternally the presence of his
God, and the full fruition of Heavens
glory and happiness.
And whereas. We, comrades, and
ex-confederate soldiers cemented to-
gether by the love we bear for the
cause which was dear to our hearts and
will ever be sacredly cherished by US,
and one to which our deceased COM
rade was ever loyal and true.
Therefore be it resolved, That we
as comrades and members of the John
M Simonton camp acknowledge our
willingness to reverently bow in humble
submission to the DEGREES of our greet
Captain General whose orders are ever
just and faultless. And that we feel
deeply touched and fully realize the
great loss our camp has sustained in the
death of our distinguished comrade
And further desire to give expression
to our recognition of his marked alb
ility in all Of the business avenues of
life, as we'll as to emphasize the great
love and affection he bore at all times.
for his family and friends, and that his
loyalty and devotion to his state and
the south he loved so well, was one of
the chief characteristics of his life.
Resolved End, That we extend our
deepest sympathy to his distressed and
desolate widow and his splendid family
of sons and daughters, and that these
resolutions be spread upon the minutes
of the John NJ. Simonton camp and our
county papers requested to publish
same and forward copies to each mem
ber of the family of The deceased. This
the 7th day of April, 1906. <.
To sum it all up in few words we
had good time. 1t was a day we1l
spent, it was good to be there.
The memorial services were closed by
benediction by comrade P. N. Savery.
Col. r. S. THOMAS, Com.
R. H ROGERS, Adjutant