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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25
Attempts to Shake Arc-Light, Killed

Monroe, n. c., Sept 17.-Think-
ing to do what he had often before
done himself and seen others do, Mr..
Ellison H. Bivens, local manager OF
the Southern Cotton Oil Company
caught hold of the chain of sput-
tering arc-light in front of his home
tonight about 9 o'clock, intending
to shake the lamp and cause the car
bon to burn more freely. and was in
stantly killed, it being estimated that
fully 1900 volts of electricity passed
through his body.
Mr.. Bivens, together with his wife
and three children, had started to
another part of town. Seeing that
the light in front of his home was
not burning properly, he seized the
ring at the end of the chain which
lowers light of this type. The chanl,
it is supposed, had become heavily
charged through a short-circuit prob
ably caused by the recent heavy
rains, and the death of Mr.. Bivens
was instantaneous.
1t has been of common occurrence
for citizens passing an arc-light burn
ing feebly, to shake the lamp; in
which case the carbon usually ignites
more fully. Until tonight no harm
had ever resulted from such help
given the towns lighting system.
Mr.. Bivens was the Oldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Bivens of this
city, was born in Union county and
had lived the 35 years of his life
here, gaining the warm regard and
high esteem of the citizens by his
exemplary character and good busi-
ness ability. Besides his wife and
three children, he is survived by two
brothers and several sisters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES

The Old Standard Groves Tasteess chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable as General Tonic because it Acts the LIVER
Drives Out Malaria Enriches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole System. For Grown People and Children
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25
TAX NOTICE.

The treasurer's Office will be open
for the collection of State, county,
school and all other taxes from the
18th day of October, 1913 until the
18th day of March, 1914, inclusive.
From the first day of January
1914, until the 31st day of January,
1914, a penalty of one per cent. will
be added to all unpaid taxes. From
the 1st day of February, 1914, until
the 2Sth day of February, 1914, a
penalty of 2 per cent. will be added
to all unpaid taxes. From the 1st
day of March, 1914, until the 18th
day of March, 1914, penalty of I
per cent. will be addeu to all unpaid
taxes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25

prosecuting witnesses, Mr.. Cauthen
announced that he would proceed no
further before the committee, but
would appeal from the ruling of the
chair, and take the matter before the
reXt annual conference. Having so
delivered himself, he and some of
the witnesses abruptly withdrew. The
witnesses who remained we're then
asked by the chair if they had any
thing to say against Mr.. Nettles.
There was no response, and the chair
instructed the committee to prepare
their decision. They decided that
no trial was necessary.
Reason Obvious.
The reason why Mr.. Nettles, ,desir-
ed the exclusion of all witnesses ex-
cept the one testifying is obvious.
1t is not positively known why Mr..
Cauthen was so strongly opposed to
this usual manner of procedure, but
from what was said on the floor by
one OF Mr.. Cauthen's associates who
desired to be present during all the
examination of witnesses, apparently
the reason was not because they had
any testimony to offer against Mr..
\ettles, but merely because they
wanted to see that it was not made
to appear that Mr.. Cauthen was per-
scouting Mr.. Nettles.
Mr.. Nettles regrets exceedingly
that, after all preparations had been
made to go thoroughly into the mat
ter, Mr.. Cauthen refused to produce
the accusations which he had prom
ised to produce on this occasion" q.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

The regular examination for Ger
tificates to teach in the pubic
schools of Bamberg county will be
held Friday, October 8, beginning at
9 O'Clock a. m, at the court house.
This will be the last examination
held till May, 1914. All teachers who
have not certificates viii, please bear
this in mind, as no teacher is allowed
to teach who has not certlhcate.
R. w. D. ROWELL,
County Supt. of Education.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25

All persons between the ages OF
twenty-one and sixty years of age,
except Confederate soldiers and sail
ors, who are exempt at so years OF
age. are liable to a poll tax of one
dollar.
Capitation dog tax 50 certs.
All persons who were p years OF
age on or before the 1st day of jan
uary, 1913 are liable to a poll tax
of one dollar, and all who have not
made returns to the Auditor, are re-
quested to do so on or before the
1st of January, 1914.
will receive the communication
road tax of two $4,000 dollars from
the 18th day of October, 1913, until
the 1st day of March, 1914.
G. A. JENNINGS,
Treasurer Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25

when Groves Teess chill Tonic
showing that the known
tonic properties OUN1E the strongest bitter
tonic equal for Malaria chls and Fever
Weakness general loss appetite Gives and nursing
Mothers Pale Children Removes Blouness without purg1ng
Relieves depression spirits Arouses the liver action and
puri6es Appetizer ACompete
No should Druggist %
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25
CARD OF THANKS.

I wish to thank my many friends
for their kindness in my recent sad
bereavement in the loss of my father,
as it is impossible for me to see them
all personally.
WM. H. PATRICK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-09-25

The Rev. E. S. Jones, who repre-
sented Rev. S. A. Nettles in the in
vestigation held this afternoon, made
the following statement last night:
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08
The Best Pain Killer.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve when
applied to a cut, bruise, sprain,
or scald, or other injury of
the skin will Immediately remove
all pain. L. Z. Chamberlain of
Clinton, Me says;-'It robs cuts
and other injuries of their ter
rors. AS a healing remedy its
equal don't exist" Will do
good for you. Only % cents at
Crenshaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA 8 7 Q RIA

DR.. J. Y. Cope went to Kansas
City Monday on profession
al business.
JOS. F. Afford left Monday
morning for a visit in Colorado.
DIR. z. NJ. Williams left Monday
morning for Nashville, Tenn, to
attend a conference of the Pres
.iJents off Women's Colleges.
Mrs. j. q. Cope and two chill
Hren went to Kansas City Sun
day morning for a few days
visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

DR.. E. j. Kampf left Monday
for KirkSville to attend the
meeting of American Osteopathic
Association. He will return Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. R. Young
vent to Kansas City Sunday
morning for a few days visit.
Miss Josephine Shelton went
to Neosho, Mo, Monday for
a visit.
H. c. Wallace went to Kansas
City Monday to spend the
day on legal business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

Mrs. c. Costello and daughter,
Mildred, and Miss Grace Becker
of Kansas City arrived Sunday
evening for a visit here with
Mrs. c. W. Wright.
William Steele returned Sun
day evening from a visit in
Marshall.
0. NJ. Miles of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with the fam
lily of Butler Talbot. His wife
accompanied him home after a
visit here.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

Mrs. Rex Roth of Kansas City
arrived Sunday evening for a
visit here with the family of
William Kemner.
Mrs. Howard Henry returned
to her home in Kansas City Sun
day evening after a visit here
with homefolks. Her guest, Miss
Lena Anthony, accompanied her
home.
Miss jamie Greer, who has
been in the German Hospital in
Kansas City for an operation, re
turned home Sunday evening.
Miss Anna Levesay Of Oak
Grove, Mo, arrived Friday
to visit here with the family of
of DR.. j. J. Fulkerson.
Miss Cliffie Dillingham; and
Miss Laura Davis, who have been
visiting in Kansas City, returned
home Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Willis and
daughter, Miss Naomi, Of Arm
strong, Mo, arrived Thursday
for a visit here with the family
Of Ed Yingling-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

Miss Rheba Welsh of Kansas
City arrived Thursday evening
for a visit here with Miss Mar
garet Bates.
Miss Nettie Fredendall return
e Thursday evening from a
visit in Kansas City.
Miss Ailleen Foster of Kansas
City arrived Thursday evening
for a visit here with Miss Mil
bred Swartz.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08
Minister Praises This Laxative

Rev. II. Stubenvoll of Allison,
Ia. in praising DR.. Kings New
Life Pills for constipation, writes
CDR. Kings New Life Pills are
such perfect pills no home should
be without them. No better
regulator for the liver and
bowels. Every pill guaranteed.
Try them. Price % cents at
Crenshaw & Young s.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

Mrs. c. +. Bass and daughter,
Miss lola. left Sunday morning
f. a visit in jamestown, Mo.
Mrs. Viola Gates went to Kan
sas City Sunday evening for a
visit.
Geo. Galloway left Sunday ev-
.cning for Green Valley, Mo-, or
usiness.
Roscoe Talbot returned to
Kansas City Sunday evening at
ter a visit here with hOmefolks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

Miss Mable Strodtman, who
las been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Vince Owens, returned to
her home in Kansas City Satur-
day evening.
Miss Eva Bolen returned to
her home in Kansas City Monday
morning after a visit here with
friends.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

JLlh.
Eggers, Fritz, deceased, Her
man Eggers, executor.
Schaefermeyer, Justine, de-
ceased, Rudolph Schaefermeyer,
administrator.
Catron, James F., deceased,
James A. Gordon, executor.
Johnson, Sven Frederick, de-
ceased, John W~ulfekammer, adj
ministrator with will annexed.
Davis, Francis, deceased, Alon-
70 Swartz, administrator.
McGrew, James c., deceased,
E. J. and ]. C. Nc Grew, execu-
tors.
Peddicord, Emma L., deceased,
Joseph P. Powell, administrator.
18th Day, Saturday, Aug. 16, 10.
Hicklin, Young, deceased, J..
Ryland Hicklin and Henry H.
Harris, executors.
Burles, Israel, deceased, Lottie
Burles, executrix.
Galloway, John S., deceased,
Logan Galloway, administrator.
Bergman, Martin, deceased,
Louise Bergman, administrative.
Reynolds, Louise, deceased, w.
B. Waddell, curator.
Richardson, Cynthia A, de-
ceased, VIM. T. Jenkins, admin
istrator.
Reid, Katherine G., deceased,
W. V. A.. Catron, executor.
Mcdaniel, Irene, minor, Thos.
j. Mcdaniel curator.
Ainsworth, Thomas, deceased,
Fanny Ainsworth, eXecutrix.
Mcneil, Mary Elizabeth, min
or, H. w. Mcneil, curator.
Rankin, Louisa, deceased, B.
Mitchell, administrator.
18th Day, Monday, Aug. 18, 10,
Schwartz Heinrich, deceased.
= Ludwig Schwartz, administrator
with will annexed.
), Bailey, Joseph w., deceased
. Eliza Bailey, eXecutriX.
i. Rabe, Sophia, deceased, T.. J
Hall, executor.
= Hopkins, Eliza, deceased, E
N. Hopkins, administrator.
/, Thomas, administrator.
Kuddes, John Henry, deceased
Ella Kudes, executrix.
Mister, A. w. deceased, Ar
: thur Y. Beattie, administrator
Larkin, Peter H., deceased
/, Mary C. Larkin, administrators
Thomas E. Larkin, administra
/. tor.
= 9Th Day, Tuesday, Aug. 10, '13
billiard, Katherine S., deceased
l Lee j. Slusher, administrator.
Schroer, Edwin H., deceased
William H, Schroer, administra
!. tor.
Casteel, Mary c., deceased
!. VIM. C. Casteel, administrator
Myers, Joseph, deceased, "
J. B. Waddell, executor.
Emison, Anna E., insane, Mar
k E, Cantrell, guardian.
Gieselmann, Herman, deceased
/. Clara Gieselmann, eXecutriX.
Y Ramsey, Stella B. deceased
Margaret F. Ramsey, admins
|. trix.
:. Baepler, Kate, deceased, Al
|, drew Baepler, executor.
Cannon, William L., deceased
Wilhemina Cannon, admin.
tratriX.
r hereby certify that the aboV
is a true copy of the Augu.
(, docket of the Probate court {
Lafayette county, Missouri.
). THOMAS A. WALKER,
Probate Judge.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Rs.ss se: Of M>lsMz&zzx

Miss Pauline Wilson went to
Kansas City Monday for a
few days visit.
Mrs. G. B. Sexton and daugh-
ter. Mary Ellen, returned to
their home in Chicago Monday
after a visit here with rela-
tves. Miss Irene Strameke ac-
eCmpanied them home for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08
ilothers, Watch Your Children.

Are they feverishless, rest
less, nervous, irritable, dizzy or
constipated? Do they contin-
TALLY pick their nose or grind
tIeir teeth? Have they cramp-
ing pains, irregular and ravenous
appetite? These are all signs Of
worms. Worms not only cause
your child suffering, but stunt its
rund and growth. Give "Kick-
apoo Worm Killer" at once. 1t
kills and removes the worms, I'M
proves your child's appetite,
regulates stomach, liver and
bowels. The symptoms disappear
and your child is made happy
and healthy, as nature intended,
All druggists or by mail, %
cents. Kickapoo Indian Medi-
enc Company, Philadelphia, Pa,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08
Probate Court Docket.
August Term, 1918.


Bandon, Thomas j., deceased,
VIM. J.. and Julia A. Bandon,
executors.
Colkitt, Hannah L., deceased,
Geo. V. Berry, administrator
with will annexed.
Finch, Thomas E., deceased,
Cora ]. Finch, administrative.
Martin, James, deceased, Sam
mel l.. McBurney, executor.
Greene, Guy ct al, minors, S.
M. Greene, curator.
Osa, John ct al minors, VIM.
Osa, curator.
Franz, julius, deceased, U. G.
Phetzing, administrator.
Borgstadt, Juanita, minor,
Henry Borgstadt, curator.
Buehner, Carr tie al, minors,
Mary F. Buehner, %curatrix.
Meinershagen, Alfred ct al,
minors, Amelia Meinershagen,
c~uratrix.
Page, Emeline ct al, minors,
Frank Canterbury, curator,
Vanarsdall, Ruth, minor, S.
M. Greene, curator.
End. Day, Tuesday, Aug. IL, 1913
Martin, Phillip Daniel, minor,
Jas. C. Taylor, curator.
Kllion, Frances ct al, minors,
Chas. H. Killion, curator.
RehkOp, Alvin ct al, minors,
]. S. Klingenberg, curator.
Ewing, Kline ct al, Neander Y.
Ewing, curator.
Corder, Octavia, deceased, Re-
ma Chappell and Mamie Steele.
administrators.
Morris, Chas. E. & Geo. R
minors, James F. Morris, cura.
atOr.
McFaddin, Clarence ct al. min
Ors, Alva McFaddin, curator.
Hereford, Marion and lines
minors, J., B. Hereford, curator
Major, VIM, NJ, minor, S. N
Wilson, curator.
Neil, jamie, insane, S. N. vii
son, guardian.
Thornton, Courtney H. minors
S. N. Wilson, curator.
i: Morrison VIM. deceased, Chas
Morrison, administrator, D. B. n
| Pollard, Mary ct al, M. D. Wi
son, curator.
Warner, Alec and Jack, minors
. M, d. Wilson, curator.
3rd. Day, Wednesday, Aug. IL
Davis, Ira, minor, ]. T. vii
liams, curator,
Vandiver, Annie F. and Josepl
", minors, George v. Vandivel
curator.
Peacock, Virginia, insane, L. H
Lake, curator.
Coe, Nellie, minor, James T
Chinn, curator.
Ragland, Bernard, minor, Jas
P. CHM curator.
. Lewis, Harry, insane, Fran
Lewis, guardian.
GAL 2 Probate Court Docke
Barton, Jerry, deceased, Dais
Barton, Administrative,
j Guenther, Edward and Emie
I, minors, Emiel Mueller, curato.
! Jennings Lilburn B., decease,
= Lee Boyd, administrator.
: Jennings, Eliza, deceased, LIE
Boyd, administrator.
Hall, Geo W., deceased, Oscs
> Horstmann j. H. deceased
= Martha Horstmann, executri,
y Fritz Nieman, executor.
Perdue, Wesley, insane, A. {
Shelton, guardian.
Waters, Dionysius j., decease,
g James P, Chinn and Mary
Waters, executors.
i 4th Day, Thursday, Aug. IA i.
!. Dryer, Benjamin Joseph, il
. sane, Walter B. Waddell, guar,
g ian.
r Aull, Mary E., deceased, VIZ
Aull executor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-08

Mrs. Ernest Hoffman left Sun
Gay morning for a visit in Elk
celsior Springs. Mr.. Hoffman
accompanied her to Kansas City
to spend the day,
Mrs. William Aull went to
Kansas City Monday for a
few days visit.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-05-23
DYSPEPSIA CURED
TO STAY CURED
A Cure That Is Permanent and
Not Simply Temporary
Relief.

To those suffering from stomach trou-
bic, DIR. Kings Royal Germetuer Will
bring immediate relief Il has for many
years been a household remedy and many
thousands OF men and women sing its
praises, and many II not most OF them
would have been long since physical
wrecks but for its wonderful curative
properties.
Mr. A. Y. sheats, prominent man Of
Kingston. Ca, writes two letters which
demonstrate the wonderful power Of DIR.
Kings Royal Germetuer IN his case.
Il have been constant sufferer from
dyspepsia fer twenty-five years, and never
found anything to give me relief until I
began taking Or. Kings Royal Germetuer
have used nearly three bottles, and feel
permanently benefited. have not suf-
fered with Indigestion since, believe 1t
viii entirely cure me"
Three years later he writes as follows:
''Dr. Kings Royal Germetuer cured me Of
dyspepsia with which have been SUI
ferer for twenty-five years. consider 1t
a specific for dyspepsia"
Almost all druggists sell DR.. Kings
Royal Germetuer, or II win be forwarded,
express prepaid on receipt Of 81 by Ellis
Lillybeck Drug Co., Memphis. Tenn. adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-05-23
naunhtsrn 81 confederaox.

Although less than twenty years old.
the United Daughters Of the Confed
eracy has become one of the most i'm.
portant women's organizations Of the
world. 1t now has over 1900 chap
tiers, representing almost every state
In the Union. There are % states
having divisions numbering at least
three chapters. The total membership
now approximates $4,000, and It is rap
idly increasing, as there have been
prizes offered the different chapters
for additional members. There are
strong bonds Of unity between south
ern women, and in whatever state they
settle they are uniting to form new
chapters and to make their organiza'
ton more powerful each day.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-05-23
HER "5EsT FRIEND"
A Woman Thus Speaks of Postum.

We usually consider our best friends
those who treat us best.
Some persons think coffee real
friend, but watch 1t carefully awhile
and observe that it is one of the
meanest Of all enemies, for it stabs
one while protesting friendship.
Coffee contains poisonous drug
caffeine-which Injuries the delicate
nervous system and frequently sets
up disease in one or more organs Of
the body, If It's use is persisted In.
Il had heart palpitation and nerv-
BUSINESS for four years and the doctor
told me the trouble was caused by
coffee. He advised me to leave it off,
but | thought | could not" writes
Wis. lady
"On the advice of a friend | tried
Postum and it SO satisfied me did not
care for coffee after a few days trial
of Postum.
"As weeks went by and / continued
to use Postum my weight increased
from SO to 11S pounds, and the heart
trouble left me. l have used 1t year
now and am stronger than ever was.
can hustle up stairs without any
heart palpitation, and | am free from
nervousness.
"My children are very fond Of Post
um and it agrees with them. My sister
liked it when she drank it at my house;
now she has Postum at home and has
become very fond OF it. You may use
my name if you wish, as I am not
ashamed Of praising my best friend
Postum" Name given by Pustum Co.,
Battle Greek, Mich.
Postum now comes In new concen-
trated form called Instant Postum. II
is regular Postum, so processed at the
factory that only the soluble portions
are retained.
A spoonful Of Instant Postum with
hot water. and sugar and cream to
taste. produce Instantly a delicious
beverage
Write for the little book, ''The Road
to Wellyllle."
There's q Reason" for Postum.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-05-23

and forever, victor and yanquished
are indissolubly united. knowing but
one God, one country, one destiny"
The battle of Chickamauga had,
according to men who gave the sub
ject careful and painstaking study,
the highest percentage Of loss known
to wars, for two days lighting. The
armies threw themselves upon each
other with a fury that Is probably not
exceeded In the history OF wars The
battle, beginning in earnest on Sat
urday, September 10, lasted until Sum
day evening about dusk, when Gen.
George H. Thomas withdrew his
forces from Snodgrass hill and aban-
doned the field to the Confederates.
There was an intercession Of the
fighting. OF course, Saturday night.
because of darkness, but hostilities
were resumed early Sunday morning.
The two armies fought back and
forth over the field all Of Sunday,
strewing the ground with the dead
and wounded and setting high water
mark for casualties. The loss in this
battle will never be known, but the
most careful estimates place the num-
Der Of dead, wounded and missing at
about $4,000, or about one-third of
the number engaged. Some commands
lost as high as 10 per cent. of their
men.
After this battle the federal forces
began strengthening their fortified
lions around Chattanooga The Con-
federates moved nearer to the city
and also fortified their position,
throwing their lines in front Of the
city from the river above to the river
below. The two armies occupied
practically the same positions for
two months. Hostilities were re-
sumed actively with a movement by |
the federals, on November 20, against |
Orchard Knob. General Grant had |
reached Chattanooga a month earlier
ana assumed command of the army. |
His plan of campaign was to surprise
the Confederates at the north end Of |
Ridge by sending General /
Sherman against that potision, and
carry the ridge, which was held by
the Confederates, to the railroad tun-
mel before 1t could be occupied BY a
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-05-23
Answer 10 Query.

The act of uplifting the hand during
the taking of an oath is so ancient
that it would be futile to even attempt
TO say when IL started. Homer at
tempts to say when 1t started. Homer
mentions it as common among the
Greeks of his TIME, and it is also found
in the earliest Biblical time, For in
stance, Abraham, the father Of the
Jewish people, says: Il have lifted
up my hand to Jehovah" showing that
even at that remote period the prac-
tice was existent. 1t was from the
Jews, Of course, that the practice
found its way into Christendom, where
1t has ever since held its place in ju
dicial trials
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-05-23
SouthS Veterans to Meet on Famous BattIefeIds


diers were advanced across a level
plain for a mile in plain view from
the crest of the ridge, and ordered to
capture and hold the Confederate
rife pits at the base. The fighting
on the slopes of this ridge was
among the hardest Of the Civil war.
The confederates were driven from
the ridge. This victory left the Union
army In undisputed possession Of the
Chattanooga valley. The Confeder-
ates retreated into Georgia.
These military operations. from be-
ginning to end, extended over a wide
scope Of territory. A circle drawn
around Chattanooga to cover tho
ground over which the armies con-
tended desperately for the mastery,
would be about thirty miles in diam
eter, or fifteen miles in all directions
from the center of tho city. There,
was, of course, much fighting. of the
skirmish character, while the Federal
army was advancing from Middle
Tennessee on Chattanooga. After the
battles around Chattanooga, when