The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-25

Mary Sanders, North Carolina: Eethel
Haycraft. Mississippi; Nellie Gottlieb.
Tennessee; Maggie Lyle. louisiana:
Rexie Todd, Kentucky; Dorothy Lam
caster, Texas; Nellie. Beckham. Mis-
souri,; Francis Liddon. Arkansas;
Mary Phillips. the unknown dead,
Col. John NJ Martin then addressed
the Daughters. He was introduced as
among the first men in Ocala to re-
spond to his countrys call and organ
ize an artillery corps, which took the
colonePs name and which body of
young and devoted men won everlast-
ing fame in the tented field.
Col. Martin made a magnificent adj
dress. He was in fine voice and ii was
greatly appreciated He spoke of the
fact that during these intervening
years. few now lived who saw the
memorable scene as he marshalled his
company in the old courthouse and re-
ceived the benediction and blessing Of
the mothers, wives and sweethearts
"a that noble band He spoke of the
work done by the patriotic women.
How they toiled and worked for the
toys in gray and encouraged them in
the strife. OF the undying love and
remembrance Of this noble band Of
daughters, as evidenced in the beau
tiful and enduring monument they
had reared to the memory of the
heroes whose bodies now repose peace
fully In the bosom of mother earth.
Miss Vivian Dame then followed in
the, recitation of a stirring poem COM
posed by a son of veteran to COM
memorate their virtues and deeds Of
vaJOr. She recited it beautifully, elo-,
ruently and cheers rewarded, her eff
fort
Music followed, when Mrs. Edward
Badger, the widow of the 1amented
col. Badger, came forward, supported
by Mrs E. M. Howard and announced
the names of living heroes, on whoch
the Daughters Of Dickinson Chapter
desired to pin crosses, ensignia of de-
voted loyalty and heroic bravery The
name of j. F. Barron, Evinston, was
called, but did not respond, but Mr..
Dixon Irvine Of Oaklawn, said he
would deliver it, as Mr.. B. could not be
present. Thomas NJ. Davis, of Sum-
nlerfeld, was second, Refer L. Durisoe,
Conner, third. E. J. Smith did not re-.
spond. B. j. Simmons, the one-armed
hero came next. Mr.. Dixon Irvine, OF
Oaklawn, followed, with John Pas
teur of Stanton, next. The name of
James Freeman, of the Shady section,
was called, but only last week he an
swered the last roll call and now rests
in the shade across the river This
completed the list.
These interesting and impressive
ceremonies ended, Hon. E. L.. Wart-
mann was introduced as the gentle
man who went before the county COM
nissioners and induced that loyal
body to appropriate $500 towards the
monument and what he said and how
lie said it, his short but splendid ad
dress, spoken as only a true son Of
a departed veteran can speak, will
answer for itself.
Mr.. Wartman's Speech
: Mr.. Chairman, Ladies, Veterans and
fellow citizens, this is one Of the most
pleasant moments of our lives when
under the shadow Of this Confederate
monument we have the privilege of
Presenting this emblem to the Hon
cred President of Dickerson Chapter
United DaughtersMof the Confederacy
Mrs Gary.
1t is not strange that the Southern
soldier won much fame and glory
upon the field of battle when we come
to consider the noble character of
the mothers, wives and daughters OF
the South These blessed women
were modest, gentle and refined but
firm, resolute and heroic with that
fidelity and fortitude of the Roman
maiden who buckled on the sword and
gave her heroes to their country's
cause.
Madam, in behalf Of Dickinson
Chapter, United Daughters Of the
Confederacy we present to you this
token. You have been their honored
President more than IL years, ever
since its organization, and absent from
their meetings only on one occasion.
Your beautiful life is an example and
an inspiration to the womanhood and
manhood of our, country. While We
the sons Of these veterans were not
Permitted to marshal under that be-
loved flag, let us tell you that we
shall always keep alive the principles
for which they. fought. May your life
lie spared for many years to come
that you with these daughters, will
ever keep green, the graves of our
illustrious dead, and teach the chill