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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
JUDGE FOX TELLS
OF 'CAMP WAYNE
Site of Historical Place in
South Richmond Is Now
Built Over.

Ii the residents of the south side OF
the city display any unusual militant
and patriotic spirit. 1t may be account
ed for from the fact that large num-
Der of them now live upon the site of
the old concentration camp-Camp
Wayne-used for recruiting and drill
ing troops from this section at the
time of the Civil War.
Camp Wayne was located on the
old fair grounds which many of the
older citizens will recall and which,
roughly stated, was between what is
now South Il street and Beallview. al
though it's exact boundaries are not
determinable, but it covered ground
now occupied by the Hubbard school
building. or better known as the Ger
man" school. which is on the east side
of South Eighth street and included the
site of the old engine house at the end
Of Sixth street. All this has long since
been built over but at that period was
without the city limits and regarded as
remote from the center of town and
therefore suitable place for the seq.
regation and drilling of recruits for
the war. A trip to the old fair ground
and Camp Wayne was regarded as
something of jaunt. and long dis
lance walk, and very few undertook
the journey unless in carriages or by
other means of locomotion.
However, it was center of interest
and activity during the time in which
the raw recruits were being dressed
down to battle form, and while the life
of routine was dull enough to the EN-
bryonic soldiers themselves. 1t was
full of life and color to the on-lookers
for every hour at this momentous per
iod OF the country's history wai
fraught with thrill. Women lef,
their work to watch 1.-The soldiers and
the time came for marching orders
their departure was punctuated with
tears as well as cheers.
Judge Fox A Soldier.
Judge Henry C. Fox states that to
his knowledgs but two regiments were
recruited here, the Thirty-sixth and
Fifty-seventh Indiana, although others
may hove preceded or followed these
two. Camp Wayne was put into com
mission at the beginning of the wal
and it was in the summer of 1881 thai
Judge Fox's regiment, the Fifty sew
enth, occupied it's quarters. Judge For
himself belonging to Company G
whose members came from Center
Vile, and whose captain was JOSEPH
Stidham, then sheriff of Wayne coun
ty, Centervflle being the capital.
Company B. was made up of re
cruits from Richmond, well known
citizen. John McGraw, being the cap
tain of the company, Captain McGrav
later being advanced to the rank oil
Colonel The Fifty-seventh was In
camp here about two months, going on
to indianapolis from here and then
to Louisville, Kentucky. The Colonel
of the regiment was William Crosse, OF
New Castle, who made distinguished
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17

it had gathered group of struggling
soldiers who were deliberately hunt
ing for rings on the lifeless fingers. 1t
was grewsome sight and one that
well illustrated the temporary stultifi-
cation OF the senses that may be pro-
duced by long familiarity with the
horrors of war"
What One Woman Did.
During that series of battles in the
wilderness spent one never-to-be- for
gotten night in Fredericksburg, Va.
In the onward march of the army of
the Potomac. that historic old city had
been left pitiful wreck. But some of
its churches and school houses had
serve as hospitals for the thousands
of wounded soldiers sent back from
the front. All the lighting facilities of
the town were destroyed. except a
meagre supply of tallow candles which
We're raked up by the military author
tiles for use in the hospitals. My mis-
sion there was to secure the names
and condition of wounded soldiers be-
longing to western regiments. Accom-
panying an ambulance train I arrived
there late at night and went at once
to one of the largest hospital church
es, which was crowded to overflow
ing with wounded soldiers, occupying
improvised beds on and between the
pews. One dim candle threw a ghast-
ly light over the room. and by that a
limited number of surgeons were do
ing their best to alleviate the suffer
ings of the poor fellows. There was
constant and heart rending cry of
pain and appeal for help. About mid
night, while this sickening tumult was
at it's worst. lone woman, dressed in
black and with face SO white that it
seemed to have absorbed all the light
in the room, entered the church at a
door near the altar and, in a voice
more divine than human, sang that
dear old song familiar to all, Home,
Sweet Home" The effect was simply
magical. The groans and appeals of
the suffering and dying men ceased at
once. and they remained perfectly quiz
ct till the song was ended To many
of them it was the last sweet sound
heard on earth. AT the conclusion of
the song that angel of mercy glided
out as silently as she came. Who she
was or what her position l was never
able to learn"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
Trapping Muskrats.


Numbers Of mechanical t650 %
catch muskrats have been invented
and tried. but none gives more satis-
faction than the old. floating barrel
trip that has been In use for many
years. Both ends arc left closed. and =
hole about eight by twelve Inches
square II sawed In the side. A strong
cleat IL nailed across each end. thu
cleats projecting six Or eight inches
beyond the barrel, and upon tho cleats
are nailed two boards. one on each side
Of tho barrel and several inches longer.
Water then IL placed ID the barrel a
that It will doat with the board plat
forms about On level with tn sur-
face Of the pond or stream. About
one-third Of the barrel remains abovo
water. Apples. carrots and other deli
cacies that the muskrat likes atU
placed Ia the barrel. Ia their aEtennp0
to get the bait the animals fall into tho
barrel and are unable 70 get out.-Ex-
change.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
UNCLE BILLY PARRY
SOLDIERS FRIEND

William Perry, Uncle Billy" was Z
"stay-at-home" during the Civil War,
but he was great one. Mr.. Parry's
splendid work OF assisting families Of
soldiers Is an illustration that not all
the good men In every community
went to the front. He served for nine
teen years as trustee OF Wayne town
ship and during the war he saw that
proper relief was given to the families
of the soldiers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17

\
mented visit
that trip was the fact that before |
could rejoin the army Sherman had
cut loose from atlanta and started on
his famous march to the sea- When
/ rejoined that army. it was at Savan.
nah. Ga. which l reached Via New
York and five days ocean voyage
A Military Execution.
What incidents in your army ex-
perience impressed you most?"
Events in war as in civil life do
not necessarily make impressions the
most lasting In proportion to their i'm
portance In all my experience in
and around Chattanooga during those
war times nothing made SO deep an
impression on my mind as compare
lively small incident which l witness
ed at what is known as the battle of
Wanhatchie,' in the Lockout Valley.
a comparatively insignil icant fight.
The casualties on our side were near
~ all in the 33rd Massachusetts regi-
ment. On the evening before the bat
tie. the adjutant of that regiment. a
gallant and very popular young Off
Ger, handed a letter to a lieutenant
this friendD asking him to mail it. AT
ter the battle the adjutant was found
among the killed. The letter was
still in the hands of his friend, there
having been no opportunity to mail
it. Seeing it was directed to the ad-
jutant's parents he opened and read
the letter. 1t was an overflaming mes
sage of good love and cheer, full of
hope and the generous lively spirit
that had made the young officer SO
popular with his regiment. For each
of his parents, brothers and sisters. he
had a special word and q promise of
war trophies when he should meet
them again at the far-off home fire.
side After reading the letter the
letter the friend simply wrote at the
bottom: "Your son was killed last
mixed mission of joy and bitter sor-
row.
Another minor incident of the war
unduly impressed me, was the military
execution of two Union soldiers, in
Sheridan's division, then located at
Chattanooga, who had been sentenced
to death for desertion. The men
were hauled to the place of execution
on spring wagon and sitting on their
pine box collins. A military band
followed, playing the Dead March.
Several regiments of soldiers brought
up the rear. A hollow square was
formed at the open side of which the
two collins were placed, about six feet
apart, and the condemned men were
again seated on them. Sixteen sol
diers, the executioners, were stationed
ten PAGES back. At given sigma six
teen rifles flashed, simultaneously
and the two men fell back, each pierc-
ed by half dozen deadly balls. Four
rifles were loaded with blank cart.
ridges so that merciful doubt might
remain as to which of the guns did
the fatal work.
Rob Amputated Limbs.
"My last experience as an army cor
respondent was in the Army of the Po-
tomac. One incident l witnessed there
impressed me as the very irony of war.
1t was in the evening at field hospit-
al, just after one of those bloody bat
ties of the wilderness. In front of the
hospital tent was large pile of shat
tered and freshly amputated legs and
arms promiscuously thrown together
like stack of stove wood. Around
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
Great Sclherne,

what do you do" asked the one
who had been married only 4 few
months. "wheD your husband comes
home late at night?
Il pretend not to notice that it's late.
and pretty soon he asks me II !
wouldn't like to go to the theater OF
somewhere tomorrow afternoon"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17

son Is fully conversant, Mr.. Jenkinson
having been Governor Mortons long
time and trusted friend, and, in con-
necticn with his charge of conscrip-
ton in the TT. Wayne district, was in
a position to learn much about the
workings of the Sons of Liberty.
Fl. Wayne was a hot.bed Of seces-
sion.
While the leading and most influen-
tial Democrats OF that city were not
affiliated with the Sons of Liberty. FIT.
Wayne had one of the largest organi-
cations Of the order in Indiana, but
although their proceedings were sup
posed to be secret, Mr.. Jenkinson was
generally aCle to publish accounts of
the meetings In the next days paper.
And it was Mr.. Jenkinson who kept
Governor Morton and his subordinates
fully informed of the conspiracy to
kidnap the former and, IL necessary.
do away" with him, IL it should serve
their purposes.
Under the pretense of call to a
state Democratic convention to be held
in Indianapolis, the Sons of Liberty
were to mass their members in that
city. all armed. this to be the occas-
ion of a general uprising which was to
deliver the state to the secessionists,
the alleged politicians to march to
Camp Morton. where a large body OF
Confederate prisoners was confined,
liberate them and accompany them to
Kentucky. This was all to be accom-
plished with the promised assistance
of the officials of the Confederate
forces.
However, their plans were frustrat-
ed most mechanically. Mr.. Jenk-
inson quotes his informant of the is
sue of the affair. SO far as the FIT.
Wayne chapter was concerned, as
stating that 1t was most amusing" the
informant having been a member of
the Sons OF Liberty and having. with
his confreres. a revolver in either boot.
The men of the FIT. Wayne chapter &C.
cupied two cars and uron their arriv-
al in the Union Station in Indianapo-
lis, which had for its boundary the
celebrated Pogue's Run. beheld with
amazement and CONSERVATION cat
non at either end Of the sheds. Union
officers entered the cars and demand
ed that the men yield up their arms.
The latter. at first denied they had
any.
Give me that revolver out of your
boot" said an officer. seizing Son
of Liberty and extracting from it's
convenient hiding place large revolv-
er. The other boot then disgorged
In the meantime those not wishing
to have arms found upon their per
sons hastily threw the pistols into the
creek, several hundred being found
| in that more or less raging stream la
ter on. The two cars were then de
tached from the rest Of the train and
taken under guard Of the military, tc
a siding about eighteen miles away
where they remained that day. the fol
lowing night and the next day, until
tfe conspiracy had been nipped ant
the principals arrested.
| Thus ended the well laid plan ia
murder lndiana's great war governor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
start,ina encouragement.

"Was Amelia's father encouraging
when you went to him to ask him fol-
her hand?"
mot very. He asked me to put the
proposal in writing. SO ! couldn't back
out, a. all the others did"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17

Necessity. my friend. is the mother
Of courage, Al OF invenuon.-Sir Wal
ter Scott.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-17
Musical Note.

Musical Note.
, First Young Thing during the so
natal Just love Brahms. don't youi
Second Young Thing-What ART
Brahms ?-Musical Courier.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
BRONWOOD.

East Bronwood, Ga, March 22.-
Mr. Reuben Cannon and sister, Miss
Eula, of Americas, spent Friday night
and Saturday with their sister, Mrs.
c. c. Turner.
Mrs. Temple Turner is spending this
week delightfully."- with her sisters,
Mrs. C. T. Davis and Miss Eliza
Erinkley.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Raines an
nounce the birth of a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Turner were host
and hostess at a delightful dinner at
their home Saturday. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Turner, Mr..
and Mrs. c. 7. Davis, Mrs. Temple
Turner, Messrs. C. G. Davis and Reu-
ben Cannon, Misses Eula Cannon and
Eliza Brinkley.
Mr.. c. G. Davis and Miss Eliza
attended singing at Cotton
dale Sunday afternoon.
This entire community was grieved
by the death of Mr.. Dave Elder, who
lived here until a little over a year
ago
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
Bigamy.

A man travelling westward on a
through express one day last week left
his seat in the crowded dining car just
after he had ordered his luncheon, He
went to get something he had forgotten
in the Pullman.
When he returned, in spite of the
fact that he had left magazine on the
chair in the diner, he found hand
somely dressed woman in his place.
He protested with all the politeness he
could muster, but the woman turned
on him with flashing eyes.
Sir" she remarked haughtedly do
you know that l am one of the direc-
tors wives?'
MY dear madam" ne responded, IF
you were the directors only wife
should still ask for my chair. Phil
adelphia Times
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
REVIVAL COMING
AT FURLOW LAWN
Rev. R. c. Cranberry to Lead
Meetings

The pastor, Rev. R. l.. Bivins, an
nounces a revival meeting at Furlow
Lawn Baptist church, to begin on
April 23rd next
Rev. Robert C. Cranberry, pastor OF
the Rose Hill Baptist church. Column
bus, will do the preaching.
Rev. Cranberry, though young in
years, has proven to be one or the
most eloquent and successful ministers
in the state.
He is especially fine in evangelistic
work, and the church and community
are to be congratulated upon the fact
Further announcements of this
meeting will be made at a later date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
HELP LIBRARY TO
CUT DOWN THE Debt
Want to feduCe 1t at Least
One-FOuFth

On April l the note for $1,000, COW
ering the outstanding Indebtedness Of
the Carnegie Library, will fall due. At
that time it is hoped to reduce it
at least by a payment of $3.50.
So far there has been received N
voluntary donations $206. This leaves
$44 to raise between now and the
close of the month.
Every one should esteem it a priv
ilege, as we'll as a duty, to assist in
placing the library in better position
financially All that is asked is do
nation of 81. Those who have not yet
assisted will be helping a very worthy
cause by sending in their dollars this
week
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
SCHLEY'S CAPITAL SENDS
BUDGET OF news
Our EIIdVilIG Correspondents
Weekly Letter

From Our Regular Correspondent
Ellaville, Ca, March 22,-On last
Friday afternoon Mrs. w, H. Collins
entertained at St Patrick's Day
party that was greatly enjoyed by all
those fortunate enough to be invited.
Four-leaved cloyers and potted plants
were used as decorations. In the re-
ception hall, Mrs. E. E. Collins served
punch.
A musical love story" was the
principal feature of the evening. In
this Mrs. E. R. Jordan won the prize,
lovely box of candy, tied with an
immense bow of green ribbon. In two
other contests, Mrs. NJ. d. Henry and
Mrs. Albert Livingstone won prizes,
a ST. Patrick card and a handsome
embroidered centerpiece.
A salad course with orange ice was
served. Mrs. Collins was assisted by
Miss May Williamson, Miss4Susie Beck
ham, Miss Irene Wall and, Mr.. E. L.
Collins.
A spelling bee" was given at the
auditorium Monday night for ten
benefit of the Confederate monument
and a neat little sum realized. A de-
lightful musical program was rendered
by Misses Imogene Sears, willie
Mitcham, Flossie Eason, Minnie Che
ney and Susie Beckham. In the spell
ing contest, Mrs. H. J. Williams was
the successful contestant II
A fishing party composed OF Mr.. and
Mrs j. B. Williamson and Mr. and
Mrs. E. w. Strange spent Tuesday at
Cooks Mill, where they tried their
luck with the fnny tribe.
Mrs. w. D. Murray is in Americas
this week, with her sister, Mrs. P. II.
Williams.
Mrs. J. R. Jordan and Mrs. H. F.
Dixon were in Buena Vista the past
NSSh, NlSIlIIlS I6ldIAFeo.
Mr. E. T. Lightner, of Ideal, visited
his son, DR.. ]. s. Lightner, here Mon
day
Mrs. S. c. Collins and children Wis
tied relatives at Putnam Sunday,
Mrs. S. c. Collins and children
of County Line, were the guests the
past week of Mrs. Clark Robinson.
Mr. and Mrs. James 7. Stewart
spent Sunday in Americas with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Zach Childers and Mrs. S. A.
B. Williamson, of Americus, autoed
to our city Monday
Mr.. E. L. Bridges made a business
trip to FIT. Valley recently.
Miss Pearl Wilkie, of Atlanta, is
spending some time in our city
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Stewart and lit
tie son, Bradford, have returned tc
their home in Macon, after an extend
ed visit here
Contractor John W. SILVER, of Amer.
icus, is mingling with his friends here
this week, looking after business in.
terests.
Mrs. r. e. Hi and Mrs. Gull Battle
were recent visitors in Americas.
The many friends of Mr.. Morgan Col
.lum sympathize with him IN HIS serious
illness, caused by an operation for ap-
pendicitis. We trust he may soon &c
we'll again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
so HE BOUGHT A SCHOONER.

Here's a nickel" said a thrifty
housewife to tramp at her door. Now
what are you going to do with it?"
well, num-" replied the hungry
man, eff I buy touring car, l shan't
have enough left to pay my CHAUFFEUR;
if l purchase a steam yacht, there
went be enough left to defray the
cost Of manning her; so l guess, num-
II get a schooner and handle it my
self
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
EXPLANATORY RHEUMATISM
IMMEDIATELY RELIEVED

Morson L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and joint;
her suffering was terrible and her
body and face were swollen almost
beyond recognition; had been i'll bed
for six weeks and had eight physi-
clans, but received no benefit until
she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. 1t gave her immediate
relief and she was able to walk IN
about three days. I am sure it saved
her life Sold by Eldridge Drug
store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
4 4 y y 4 4 y y y y y y y 4 y \ 4
= LACE on HATS =

=
= LACE on HATS =
+ = + + = \ 4 + = = + = y y y y y
Seen it?
It's there.
1t may be thick
Often it is very sheer.
The sheer is draped en- applique.
Small hats are made of the heavy
laces.
One in ecrue showed fiat ostrich
plumage by way of a brim.
A white applique is around the brim
of a large chapeau.
A cream white Tagel turban shows
a high brim at one side made of lace.
Full sheer black lace Grapes the
crown and the brim of one large hat
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

The ladies' orchestra or seven pieces
with the English Grand Opera Co. here
tonight, is one of the finest organize
lions en- tour this season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
Rank Injustice of the Census
Bureau Report.

While the government Census Bureau has unquesonaby done
fmercu great injustice by far refusing correct the
face of absolute and npuabe facts the purpose of this special
edition accurately and clearly forth official statistics of
Americas and this entire section is believed too that these author
ave facts will far the injustice of the Census report
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

An Americus firm was offered this
week, and declined it, a loan of $25, 900
at three and a half per cent. There
are no hard times" here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

Services at Calvary today consist Of
evening prayer and address at a p, m.
This service will be of special interest
to boys. Everybody invited
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
Marvellous Increase in Re-
sources of this Section.

Perhaps the truly remarkable growth of Americas, Sumter
County and this immediate section best shown the unprecedented
development of her and the addition of indus
tries Such the magnitude of this development during the past de-
cade-and especially within the past five the proper pre-
of these facts distinct and happy surprise 10
everv citizen of this section
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

The concert tonight at the opera
house, preceding the play, will en-
brace all the popular airs of the day,
and will delight the audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

Americas autoists are a unit in
working for the proposed New York
to Florida highway. The Anderson
Vile Route" is really the logical one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
$500 Copies Offer Big Advan-
tage to Advertisers.

printed without any date ne) and this it will be used
number of Requests ,5 fGT @1 1s
have been placed at very low figure order that this supplement
may be Absolutely representative in and include eve
interest
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

The many friends of genial Frank
Mclaughlin regret his continued Ill
ness with fever and will hope for his
early recovery.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

Both the Seaboard and Central roads
are overwhelmed with business. The
season is indeed very prosperous
one with the railroads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

The umbrella market in Americas
is exceedingly dull. No one here needs
the parachute for protection against
any possible shower.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23
Why all Roads Lead to Sum
ter County.

Never before was Southwest Georgia particularly Sum
County with her nationally good roads hmy hxed
The public eye Not only Investors and Cap
country and Canada One single these perfect and modern
highways the convincing argument OF the certain future OF
this section any Investor ask tor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-23

The strong advocates of the new
bond issue will inaugurate a man to
man hunt among those favoring bonds
adopting the card system.