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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
HISTORICAL.
CanfreIl Family Reunion Brought Out
 Local History.

CantreIl Family Reunion Brought Out
 Local History.
 Anniston Hot Blast. Dec. 13. 1907.
 The recent reunion of the sCantrell family. held at Jamestown, Va. has placed this family conspicuously be- fore the public. At this time records bearing upon the history and geneal- ogy of any branch of the American Cantrells are especially interesting At. tention has been called to the fact that Cantrell records are found in Calhoun County. and that descendants Of pr. T. A. Cantrell, one of the earliest set tiers in this county, are living in ox- ford and Annistop.
 At the reunion mentioned above, an old book was exhibited that had been brought from England. The Cantrell ancestry has been traced back /l.OOo years. The following sketch is taken from The Richmond Times Dispatch, July If, 1907. and valuable fnforma- ton is contained in 1t
 hOne of the oldest and most inter astIng families in Virginia is that Of CantriH, whose first emigrant landed at Jamestown the year after 1t was set fled. The name Cantrill is found In early English documents, but Is also found in England and this country as CantrelI. William Cantrill is known to have emigrated and settled at Jamestown in 1908, coming over with the second cargo of adventurers. He was descended from Humphrey Csu- trili. of Woodley, Nottingham. Berk- shire County. England. and brought over with him the arms. which are de- scribed aR--
 ".Argent. a pelican in her piety. in her nest. sable
 :" 'Crestss-A tower, argent, port sable.
 'Motto-propris vos sanguine pasco.'
 This is taken from old family rec ords, and is not to be found in more TO- cent works.
 ''Haning speaks of William Cantrell, in his first volume. page S4. as one of the first in the Colonial Council at Jamestown. and Bishop Meade also speaks of him in connection with the Rev. Mir Hunt. first minister to Vtr- ginIa, and we may well suppose that this William Cantrell was present at the baptism and marriage ofPocahon- tas, since Burk. in his list of settlers in the colony in 1920. also mentions William Cantrell as being among them.
 "Of his wife and family little Is known, but that he had a large fam iIy and many descendants Is evident, as the name quickly spread into other States
 Tn looking over old English sur names it is curious to note that this name of Cantrdll or Cantrell was de- rived from the word Cant which went through many changes. as they were
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HISTORICAL.
AASAONNACAAs Mrs. Harvey F.. Jones, 09O South Law renee Street. Phone 3O15.


 (COncIEded from Sunday, Dec. 20.)
 Reaching the Ohio river opposite the Indiana shore. we captured two steam boats. and by this means crossed. They were burned to the water line after the last company had crossed. About two years ago I was informed by a gentle man who professed to have seen 1t, that the hull of one of these steamers still lav there imbedded in a sand bar
 While we were undertaking this cross ing which consumed the greater part of one day, there were in our rear and not exceeding five miles distant. over 900 well equipped Federal cavalry un- der Wolford Hobson and Shackleford, leaders of approved spirit and enter nrise. Why they did not attack has Ever been a vexed question with me. Many years after the war l asked of CoIonei Wolford his reasons for declin- ing to attack. In substance, he said tbst he knew if Morgan crossed his de- str,ction would be inevitable; that the Sreat number of militia and home Ss,,,srds which would assemble to harass Sirn and impede his progress, together with the regular troops which could be
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shirt on the barracks floor and with duu knife amputated what might De called by poetsc license. Its caudel ap- Dendage. But for the ltfe of me l could not ft the tail on to the sleeves. ana thenceforward I made my sociai calis and went on dress parade in decldedly undress uniform. All badinage aside in these later years my reVeFles py day and my dreams at night carry me hack to that heroic time. when every dav brought forth a noble chance and every chance a noble knight l often see the noble chiefta.n whose banner I loved 10 follow whose life was TO- nance whose death was tragedy. AS my judgmenta mature. l discover in his methods an originality In the science of war which, if not SO produc- five of great results was as striking and as peculiarly his own as that startling genius which has placed the name of Stonewall Jackson above every other name in modern warfare. And am sure that history will accredit him with having been a soldier of rarest distinction in an era rich In military fame. His chivalrous humanity to fallen foe outshone the luster of the victory which placed them at his mer- cy. He did not fight any great hat ties. but he fought many battles. He never suffered humiliation ar defeat when he stood upon an equal footing with an enemy. He had learned noth- ing of the art of war from the drill master or the manual: but guided by the light of an original and creative genIus he had no need to seek in books. the sanction of rules. or pro- cedents The God who made him Him. self signed his commission as a leader of men.
 I. l have written this with my own hand that your little bows may know. in after time that theit Kentucky grandfather was a rebel soldier.
 M. c. saufiey.
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Genealogical.

Query No, 9. Experimentation Is asked of the Virginia family of Floyds especially of the Walter Floyd line.
 M. F.
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UNITED DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY.
omel.l orEa. Alasama Dlvi..e..

Editor-in- Chief---Mrs- Charles V. SrSwn ess1.,6n, Blrmieg mifesgihsaarMrs gham Belle Allen ifs Historieai iass Eddiittcor-Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. Montgomery.
 President. Mrs. Lizzie George Hem derson. Greenwood. Miss u- First vice-President. Mrs: A. n. yoorhies. San FTsncisco. s ca. M.. D A. s. vaught, New Orleans. La.
 Recording Secretary. Mrs. A. L.. Dowdell, Opelika, Ala. Rapley. St. Louis. Mo.
 Treasurer. Mrs. Eustice Williams Louisville. Ky. - Custodian Cross or Honor, Mfs. A' H. Raines, Savannah. Ga.
 Alabama state Directerys Miss sailie Jones Honorary President ., Mrs: Charles c, Brown. President Mrs. 5. B. Ross. First vice-Presi- Mrs. Lewis Cobb. Second vice-Prss- Mrs. L.. T: Pride Recordipg, Sec Mrs. W. N. Phillips Corresponding Mrs. E. W. nnaa' Palmer. Treasurer. Mon tevallo. Ala.
 Mrs. Harvey F. Jones. Historian. Montgomery, Ajax
 Mrs: F. H, Elmore. Registrar. Noun Mra J. A. Rountree. Recorder of Cross of Honor. 1900. Eleventh Ave- hue. South Birmingham. Ala.
 Mrs, Mary G. Ptckens. Director and Registrar of the Children of the Con- aederacy Greensboro. Ala
 Auditing Committee--Mrs. Ellen Pes ter Bryce, Tuscaloosa.
 Chapter Extension Mrs. R. A. Lee. Greenville. Chairman.
 State Souvenir Pfate--Mrs. W. L. Durr, Montgomery. Chairman.
 Monument Fund Mrs. R B. Ross, Auburn, Chairman. ..
 Hospital Relief. Soldiers Home Mrs Frank Fillmore. Mountain Creek. Chair- Scnolarship-Mrs. J. A. Thompson Tuscunbia Chairman. There came to me a few days ago a monograph upon "The Flags of the Confederate States of America" which has been published by Captain William E. Mickle, Adjutant General, U. c. V. It is printed upon tinted paper. The frontis piece is a tri-colored represen- tation of the Confederate battle flag.
 As you know there were four Con federate flags adopted by the Confed- crate Congress.
 The first was the Stars and Bars" The second was the battle flag. The third was the national flag, which was afterwards altered. making the fourth. It is to be hoped that whenever rep resentation of these flags is to be used for patterns for flags. any design. en- gravers dies or any purpose, historical accuracy be insisted upon.
 This little publication is endorsed by the U. c. v. convention's Committee on Flags. Chairman s. E. Lewis, Wash- ington. It bears, too. the official rec- ommendation- of General Stephen D. Ice. commanding general U. c. V.
 Mary B. Brown.
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BiIiie and Jimmie sueweateIl.

Pine Belt (Brewton) News.
 "Billie" and Jimmie" would be d good way to distinguish the Nebras ka w. J. Bryan, from the new Sena tor W. J. Bryan. who succeeds fha lamented Senator Mallory Of Florida.
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"I'll eat when I'm hungry. I'll drink when I'm dry: If the Yankees don't kill me T'li live till I die."
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Minutes of the sophie pIbb Chapter,

U. ID. c.
 One of the most delightful gather ings in the history of Sophie Blob was on New Years afternoon. when the Chapter was charmingly enter tained by its President. Mrs. Bibb Graves. @
 The business of the hour consisted in the rendering of yearly reports, and in the election of officers. The Pres ident in summing up her report, stated that for the year just dra wing to close there had been expended for mon- uments. industrial education. the Noun tain Creek Home, the providing for and maintainBnce of old soldiers and other noble causes the sum of $304.56. A rising vote of thanks was given ro the retiring President for her ca- pablo and successful management of the affairs of the Chapter during her term of office.
 The election of officers was next in order and resulted as follows: President. Miss Mary Kirkpatrick. ce-President, Miss Nellie Holt.
 Recording Secretary Mrs. Frank El- more.
 Corresponding Secretary. Miss Nonie Ogburn.
 Treasurer. Mrs. A. J. Bowling.
 Registrar Miss Kathleen Harrison. Director. Mrs. ~Bibb Graves.
 Historian. Miss Tuccoa Cozart.
 Director of Children's Chapter. Mrs. T. A. Kirkpatrick.
 Resolutions of regret for the death of our beloved co-worker.i Mrs. Sayre. and of sympathy for the bereaved fam fly, were introduced by Mrs. Frank Fillmore.
 A motion to the effect that copy of the above be sent to the family and be recorded on the minutes. was seconded and carried
 January being the birth month of
 E indeed felt honored to have as her in a most interesting talk the personal side of our incompatible leader. Tn happy style. with anecdotes and rem iniscences. she gave to those who were fortunate enough to hear her those lights on the life and character of one so beloved, not to be gained in a study of his great military career. Several recitations were given by Mrs. Lakin. which were greatly appreciated by all. The Chapter was then invited into the dining room, where from table beautiful in the holiday tones of red fruit cake and egg nog, were served by the hostess, who was becomingly gowned in sea-green. voille. garnished with lace.
 Toasts-were given to the good health of the retiring, and success of the new officers, wishes for a happy new year. the Chapter adjourned, feeling that it was indeed indebted to it's new direc- tor for a most delightful afternoon.
 Mrs. Ed NJ. Graves.
 Secretary.
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stat. Directer.

 Regent-Mrs Aurora Pryor Me Vice -Regent-Mrs. Rhett Goode. Mo g secretary--Mrs William Harvey. New Treasurer-Mrs. J. c. Street. opelika, Official Reader-Mrs. H. D, Barr, An niston. x,, Hlstorian-Miss Anne Marks VII Hams. Montgomery.
 Chaplain--Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce' Tuscaloosa. .. Agent American Monthly--Mrs. J. M Poet Laureate. Miss Meta Thompson.
 Chapter Directory General Sumter -Birmingham; Re- gent, Mrs. J. V. Allen.
 Peter For or.ey-Montgomery; Regent Mrs. F. P Glass. Mrs. A. G. Storey.
 Light Horse Harry Lee--Auburu; Re- gent Mrs. George Duncan.
 Martha Wayies Jefferson--opeiika; ReEsn, asn Msa. Mss W WKeyssx:hens; watsins; Regent Mrs. William J. Hagan. Tuscaloosa-Tuscaioosa: Regent. Mrs Ellon Peter Bryce.
 Lewis--Eufnula; Regent, Miss Mary Mobiie--Mobne: Regent. Mrs Joseph St. George Tucker.
 stephens--New Decatur: Regent. Mrs Frederick William Gray-Anniston; Regent, Mrs. Hiram Donald Barr. Francis Marion---Montgomery Ese- gent, Mrc- Halls Janney.
 Bienville--Anniston; Regent. Mrs Katherine Steel Oxford; Regent. Akrs, James R. Draper.
 cherokee--Selms. Regent. Miss Nell lie V. Baker
 Colbert-Tuscumbia: Regent. Mrs. John E. Deloney.
 N Genealogical.
 Query No, 9. FIoyd-Information is
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The poem in last Sundays U. D. c. columns was from the gifted pen of Mrs. I. M. P. Ockenden.
 Historical Editor.
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tbe wears of many generation; ask thy father and he will show thee; thy elders and they will tell thee: e:-Mo5es
 "Remove not the ancient iandmarA' which thy fathers have set."--Solomon.
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Hditor--Miss Anne M. Williams. state Historian. 636 8. Perry St. Montso" cry. Ala sLt
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-01
Dry Town with a Wet Name.

American Falls has gone dry and appears to be
proud OF what it has done and wants all of Idaho to
do likewise. It's action represents a remarkable
change in public sentiment change that is full of
promise of a contagious spread. The Press, of
American Falls, makes this announcement to the
people of idaho:
American Fails sends greetings to Idaho! In four
months time a feeling of tolerance for the LIQUOR
traffic has been changed to one of pronounced an
tagonSm, and saloons will be banished as soon
as the machinery of our village government can be
set IN motion to do By vote of more than five
to tour the people have declared that the saloons
must 60 American Falls was selected as a point
to gauge the relative strength of prohibition and
license sentiment throughout the state not on ac-
count OF the existence of a pronounced and active
sentiment tor temperance but because of the entire
absence OF such. For twenty-five years American
rams has been saloon stronghold. There had never
been any temperance agitation except such as period
lcally came from the pulpit until the middle of
March, and no one paid the slightest attention TO
that Saloons were regarded as fixture and een
orally as beneficial part of our business enterprises
II Danger at all was scented it was so far in the
future as to cause not the least apprehension In
the face OF the agitation the saloon men renewed
[nelr county licenses, apparently firm in their be-
e1 that no serious danger threatened their business
put IL came, as 1t IS coming throughout Idaho and
at1on and the lesson it teaches is that anv town
IN ldaho with the possible exception of few mining
camps where comparatively large number of single
men and tore1gn-born laborers are EMPLOYED can
aOosh saloons II they take the matter up in earnest
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-01
Deserved Death.

1t is the opinion of the Golfers Weekly that the
many crimes committed by Harry Orchard entitled
MN to the death from which he was saved through
the clemency OF the pardon board. Golfers saws
The prediction that Harry Orchard would not hano
lor the murder OF Ex-Governor Steunenberg of Idaho
has been verified On Tu1v I the hoard ef ~ .GI
c0o11nuted his sentence to imprisonment for life
Orchard has always professed to be willing TO die
ana whether sincere in this attitude or not he has
ton was granted he told his attorney that he honed
the effort to save his life would fail Of course No
murderer ever more richly deserved death than Har
~ olcnarG' Ihe assassination of Steunenberg was
ne sentence was reduced not because of anv donbt
ahat It was fully deserved but on the ground as
Staited by Judge Wood in imposing it, that Orchard
AGAINST Haywood and Pettibone and had therefore
earned some clemency 1 'iiei eioie
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-01
Northwestern Still COn7in6.

More surveyors are focking into the gap between
BOISE and the western end of the Chicago & North
western railroad system and rumor continues to saw
that they are blazing the pathway for the coming
iron horse. Possibly they may be feeling the way
for the Jackson Lake storage reservoir project or
they may be the advance guard of the railroad The
Teton Peak Chronicle, of St. Anthony, gives this
new information:
Yesterday there arrived in St. Anthony on the
noon train ten more silent surveyors They meand-
cred around town during the afternoon while the
leader was arranging for extended trip into the
mountains between here and Jackson Hole country
They hired rigs and camping outfit from the wager
livery stables for a period of not less than two
months They were not revealing their business to
the public generally but they did inform Mr. wager
that they came from Cheyenne and that they were
railroad surveyors. This party makes twenty-three
surveyors in all that have arrived in ST. Anthony with
IN the past two months and proceeded northwest to-
ward the Jackson Hole country. Is is reliably re-
ported that men are at work Buffalo river cutting
railroad ties for the Northwestern and we also un-
derstand that contract has been let by the same
road for ties to be cut just south of the National
park and that camp of 800 tie cutters will be
started at once all of which makes us upper Snake
valley denlzens feel that the world is bright and full
of sunshine.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-01
Oil and Gas at Payeffe.

The people of Payete feel reasonably certain that
the earth beneath them contains gas and oil in abund
The gas has already manifested its presence in
practical volume and gush of oil is expected at
about 5000 feet. In Wyoming there are several oil
wells that would enrich their owners and cheaper
the product if the oil could be put upon the market
This the Rockefeller combine will not permit and
the wells plugged, waiting the time when the
favored trust is ready to draw off the Wyoming sup
ply A news telegram from Payette says:
1t has already been demonstrated that this city
is in gas bet and it seems more than probable
that oil in abundance will be found in the we'll that
is being drilled here, when greater depth has been
attained Work upon the Payette WELL which is
down 2130 feet has been suspended for time but
it is understood it will be resumed again at an
early date and will be prosecuted vigorously until
depth of 5000 feet has been secured unless the oil re-
servoir should be found sooner.
The pressure of gas is very strong at all times
coming up through a column of water over 1000
feet in height While at work. the powerful pumps
which forced constant stream of water down
through the four-nch casing to the bottom of the
well to bring up the drillngs also carried enough
oil to cover the water with black scum Both the
oil and gas from the sedimentary formation and
only be considered seepages from the greater
depth in the older formation. That both are so
plentiful makes it more certain that the real source
cannot be very far away
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-01

hibt their wonders at the Spokane fair, which will
probably draw large and appreciative audience.
The Pend dOre1e Review, urges exhibitors to do
their best
The movement on foot for exhibit of the
resources of Bonner county at the Spokane fair is
most commendabe one. Never before has there been
a concerted movement for that purpose in the upper
panhandle country and this section has been the
loser accordingly. Mr.. Shaw has demonstrated what
be done by raising chickens in this country
particular points of excellence which this country
possesses will not be known to the people elsewhere
until grasses, fruits and vegetables have been
SEEM
Careful observers have pronounced this one of
the best grass growing sections under the SUN and
it is time the outside world had learned its posi-
bllities 1t IS nothing uncommon to find timothy
growing five to feet high among the logs and
stumps in the uncultivated woods. Two years ago
a rancher near Boyer sent some specimens of tim
othy to eastern friends The samples were so tall
and the heads so long that they examined them under
glass to discover the places where they believed the
samples had been glued together
If the farmers of the county send in specimens of
PENDANTS at the Spokane fair will also find occasion
for surprise, accustomed though they are to see many
excellent things in the west Let every farmer be-
gin now to gather some of his best samples of hay
fruit and vegetables and aid in this estimab1e work
OF advertising the country under way by the
committee.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-08-01
For Trolley Traffic.

Enterprsing residents of Idaho Falls have been
examining the Boise interurban electric lines
ing figures representing the cost of the roads and
other data, and are taking preliminary steps toward
the construction of trolley system with Idaho Falls
its center. Interurban lines of traffic city
builders and are worth going after as a community
investment. The Idaho Falls Times has this to say:
There is strong probability that the preliminary
work on trolley line with Idaho Falls for its cen
trail point will be begun this year.
At meeting held Friday evening of last week,
committee appointed to secure membership and
subscriptions to organization for this purpose.
A preliminary meeting had been held previously by
local parties and it decided at that meeting to
call a mass meeting of the business men of Idaho
Falls, to be held in the Club of Commerce room
was attended by about sixty Among these was
the promoter of the Boise Interurban who is a per-
Sona friend of Mr. Rounds
The plan is to form a local organization of the
town people and farmers along the proposed route
this organization to make SURVEYS and MAPS plot the
proflleS franchises and right-ofway compile
data concerning population and tonnage, and in gen
era to do the preliminary work necessary in present
ing the proposition to capitalists who might finance
the building of the road The larger the number of
local parties who interested, the better will be
the prospect of interesting capital These local or
carnations according to his Investigations have con-
sisted Of from 20 to so men. His idea was that in
Idaho Falls an organization should be formed com
pr1z1ng 20 members, each of whom should pledge
$500 to the fund for preliminary work When this
preliminary work was complete the organization
should appoint one two men to go east for the
purpose OF securing the necessary financial support to
build the road.
The men present thoroughly interested in
the proposition and a great many questions were
asked Mr.. Rounds