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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
TWICE TOLD TESTIMONY
Viroqua People Are Doing All
They Can for Fellow Sufferers

Viroqua testimony has been publish
ed to prove the merit of Doan's Kidney
Pills to others in Viroqua who suffer
from bad backs and kidney ills. Lest
any sufferer doubt this evidence of mer-
it, we produce confirmed proof-state-
ments from Viroqua people who again
endorse Doan's Kidney Pills-confirm
their former testimony. Here's a Vi
roqua case:
Mrs. Martha Mason, Viroqua, says:
81 suffered from dull, nagging back
aches and sharp pains across my IONS.
had q constant headache and tired,
languid feeling in the morningV was
annoyed by dizzy spells and could hard
ly attend TO my homework. My kid
neys were weak and the kidney secre-
tions were in bad shape. Doan,s Kid
ney Pills did me q world of good. They
regulated the action of my kidneys and
relieved the aches and pains in my back.
/ was rid of the headaches and dizzy
spells, too. and that tired feeling left
me. The endorsement | have given
Doan's Kidney Pills before, holds good.
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't simp-
" ask for kidney remedy get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Mason
bad. Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buff
falo, N. Y,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

can embargo on the shipment of sup
plies, including food, to European cOun-
tries at war" was urged as a means of
stopping the war by Gov. Philip, in
an address Friday night at Milwaukee.
at the celebration Of the fiftieth ami
versary of Lees surrender. 81 believe
that war is justifiable only when it is
waged for greater human freedom, 4"
he said. "In America arms have been
taken up only in the interest of human
freedom. "
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
=OBITUARY.
KNurE MARTIN Anderson

Knute Martin Anderson was born in town of
Liberty. Vernon county. November g. 1871 and
passed away April IL. 1915. at Waterloo Iowa.
after a short Illness from pneumonia. aged 81
ed for Chas. S. Slack for several years and left
Viroqua five years ago to take up plumbing work
in Charles City and Waterloo Death came as a
severe and sudden shock % the family and
friends, as he had always enjoyed good health up
20 the last illness. He leaves q wife and child.
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis s, Anderson. nine
brothers and one sister. Funeral was conducted
by Pastor Finstad at the Folsom church on Fri
day. April 10. calling together a large humber 6s
friends to mourn the passing of one whose short
lte has reileeted sterling and loYable character
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
GovERNmeNruFPERs PUBLIC LAND

The United States Reclamation Ser
vice announces the opening and avail
ability the latter part Of April of a
large number of desirable homesteads
in the well-known Shoshone irrigation
project near Yellowstone National Park,
Wyoming. This opening will mark the
fifth unit to be offered the public in
this district and will afford an excel
lent opportunity for the serious home
maker to secure desirable 40 or 80
acre tract under the homestead law in
district of proven agricultural worth.
Inquiry may be made of Albert v. Leon
ard, Settlement Agent of :he U. S.
Reclamation Service, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
HORRILL GODFREY

On April 10. at Lacrosse hospital occurred the
death Of Morrill, Godfrey. He was born In Han
nihle. New York, December ~. 1884. He married
Elizabeth Middleton at Port Washington. Wiscon-
sin, October y. 1855. To them were born six chill
dreh. three of whom are living: Mrs. Carrie Van
Hagenstyn Of East Orange New Jersey Mrs. VIM
ME q White Of Stoddard. and Morrill, Godfrey j r.
OF Detroit. Michigan. Since the death Of his wife
ten years ago. he has made his horne with his
daughter. Mrs. White. He served during the
Civil war in Co. f. so Regiment of Wisconsin vol.
unteers. The early part Of his life was spent in
DeSoto. being one Of the pioneer 3ettlc-s there.
Afterwarda he moved TO Lansing. Iowa, remain
ing till the death Of his wife In accordance with
his wishes he was buried under the auspices OF
the Masonic Fraternity at Oak Hill cemetery at
lansing, Iowa,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

TIE Minnesota state senate has pass
ed the Dwinnell bill prohibiting the
practice of hypnotism and mesmerism
in public exhibitions 1t is not stated
whether politicians come under these
prohibited classes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

Gov. Philip has proclaimed May Z
ArbOr and Bird day. In the Wisconsin
arbor and bird day annual just issued
the governor asks that the day be fit
tingly observed in all the public schools
in the state
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

The moral effect of having governor
pledged to watch the outgo of the treas
ury is not without its benefits. The ex-
pense of the game warden's department
for February last was only 81. 600 against
$4,000 year ago. A new school in
economy is about to be taught in the
state capitol. Let us hope it will have
4 large attendance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

The town Of Kickapoo and Vernon county loses
one of the citizens of highest character and stand
ing in the passing away. April i2th, of Mr..
BENJAMIN a. Drake at his home near Sugar Grove.
Mr.. Drake was born in 1919, and lived most of his
life near where he died. survived by widow. six
children and two great grandchildren. together
with many other relatives and list of friends
that numbered his acquaintance. He was the
son of the unfortunate old parents who were
fouily murdered in their home about twenty-five
years ago hy the bully and brute. Andrew Grand
staff, who few days later paid the penalty of
his crime by execution in tho court house yard by
an outraged public sentiment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
MONEY TOLOAN

On farm security at reasonable rates
of interest. All business confidential.
Address Lewis Bros. Realty and Invest.
mert Co., N. W. corner 4th & Mair
SIS, La Crosse. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Funds always OF
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
| also buy mortgages. Address, or cali
onW. j. Hickisch, 203 S.4th street, La
Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

Leo William. only child Of Bert and Olive Job.
was born in the town of Clinton. September q.
1914. died March 30 1915. aged months. Death
child. loved by all who knew him and will be
greatly missed in his home, He leaves to mourn
his early departure, his parents. and many other
relatives and friends Mr. and Mrs. job wish 10
thank the relatives and friends who so kindly as
sisted them during their bereavement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

In the town Of Clinton. April I. Samuel Churri.
err. aged 10 a native of Pennsylvania coming e
death. Mr.. Churrier enlisted In Company A. FAftt
Wisconsin He leaves to mourn his sudden death
wife and six children. ~ grandchildren anC
many friends made during long residence as 8
good man and neighbor. Services were conduct
cd by Rev. Maves at Oak Ridge church April =
interment in Brush creek cemetery!
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

At Resdstown. April IS. Mrs. L. W. Pettygrove
aged os years. She was a native Of Missouri COM
ing TO this county Is years ago. A husband and
six grown sons and daughters survive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

An old pioneer father Of Utica town was called
suddenly home when John Roe. resident of that
town for forty years. passed away from heart
failure last Wednesday. April IA. Funeral was
held at Utica church on Saturday. Pastor Finstad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

At West Prairie. March e. Oscar Bernard, son
OF Albert and Inger Offerdahl born March IL 1915.
The hereaved parents have the sympathy Of many
friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

Mary Lillian. youngest daughter of Albert Z.
and Lena NJ Jacobs Of Webster. born September
Is, 1914. and died April l. 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

DIR. Baldwin, dentist, second floor
Ferguson building. Phone Sc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
CHURCH MOTHS

UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Young peoples' society meets at United Luther
an church at Folsom at o'clock. Sunday. April
p A fine program will be rendered and refresh
ments served. All are invited
East kickapoo ladies' aid society meets with
Mrs Louis Thompson the 18Th
Fine Knob ladies' aid society meets with Mrs.
Stunkard on the old Rogers farm May &
UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services in Viroqua at 1850 and in Zion at 500
The ladies aid will be entertained BY Mesdames
Sweser and Enoehson. Thursday. April -.
METHODIST CHURCH
Methodist aid viii be entertained at the church
parlors on Wednesday. April y by Mesdames C.
Z. Brown, o. L. Buchanan. Thos, Buchanan and
Boyd Hall.
VIRoQUA CIRCUIT
Third Quarterly conference will be held in the
afternoon at ESQ
Preaching services at Asbury Frida.- and Brook
vile Saturday evening at & Rev l. A. Brenner
viii preach at the following appointments sun
DAY Springville u, Bishop Branch 5. Liberty
Pole :.
There will be q clothesrin social at the Brook
vile church Saturday night May /. Ladies please
| bring dressed elothespin and = box. Everybody
/ come.
THE HAUGE'S CHURCH
| SUNDAY; Services ia Zion at / a M and in Inn
| manUels church at D. m
| Thursday. April .. the ladies' aid Of West Pysi-
| RE meets with Mrs. H. Svangstu
| Sunday school in Imraanuels church every sun
day at $50 Mrs ]. J. Henry the superintendent
instruets the Bible class and cordial invitation
| y extended 70 all our young people to Join the
class and set better acquainted with the Bible.
retoriners viii be SavCnarOla' next Sunday even
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
THE HAUGE'S CHURCH

Next in Rev. Bayne's series of sermons on great
retormers viii be 'SavCnarola" next Sunday even
ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
=. j. BEAT
T.. o. HoFSTEAD
W. Z NELSON.

Moved by Aid. A. S, Nelson and seconded that
the recommendations be adopted and placed on
file Adopted. Mayor Beat laid the matter over
for one week 20 be acted upon at first meeting Of
new council
Viroqua. Wis. April 10. 1915.
To the Mayor and Common Council. Gentle
men: hereby resign as alderman of the First
ward to take effect this date.
H ROGERS. Sr, Alderman First ward. tSeaD
Moved by Aid. A. S. Nelson and seconded that
the resignation be accepted. Roll cali all voting
aye. Mr., TB.Snell requested permission TO move
buildings from Mrs. Wyman's property to Frank
Hays and Owen Bubhanan's property. Permit
granted. Moved by Aid A. s. Nelson and sec
onded that this council adjourn to Tuesday. April
20. at high noon Adopted for final meeting Of
old Council. GEO. II. CLARKE. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
Iotion council adjourned.
XrpnnrtA lNra Anil 70 ~

VIRoQUA, Wis, April 10, 1915
Common Council of the city of Viroqua met in
regular session. Present: Mayor Beat Alder
men Hofstead. Morrison. A. S. Nelson. W. ENel-
son, Sterry.
Labor account VIM. WEIGH 4.27. Guy Tewalt
697. Fred Owens 200. N Skrader 3.37. John Evans
337, John Mason 2.25 l.. M. Cox $50. Vernon
County Censor $3.50. Larson & Solverson II 90
Viroqua Electric Light Co. 30i.35, Standard Oil
Co. 2l-39. w. A. Roosevelt Co. 14.49. To crushed
rock, streets 50.40. F. II. Rogers 49,
Ordinance No. 9s. an ordinance to provide for
licensing trancient merchants as defined by chap
ter g. r. s. Wisconsin 1893
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21

| ORDINANCE NO. 80.
Common Council of the City Of Viroqua do or.
dain as follows:
Section /. That the common council of the
city Of VirOqua shall annually assess upon each
male inhabitant Of said city, over twenty-one and
under the age of fifty years. except those exempt
ed by subdivision |. of Section 1910 of the WiscoR-
sin Statutes of 1898. the sum Of 81 so to becolect
ed by the city marshall in money.
, SECTION 2. Any such inhabitant who shall re.
fuse or neglect to pay such poll tax when de-
lation of this ordinance and pay fine of $500 and
costs of prosecution. and In default payment be
committed until such fine and costs are paid not
exceeding thirty days.
! SECTION 3. That ordinances No. q and 50 be
and are hereby repealed.
| SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect
and be IN force from and after its passage and
publication.
/ Passed and ordered published this 18th day Of
I April 1915.
/ A. ]. BEAT. Mayor GEO. II. CLARKE, Clerk.
/ Official publication April 81 1915.
| Introduced by Alderman +. o. Hofstead.
The ord nsnees were read by the clerk and OF
motion of Aid. A. S. Nelson and seconded thai
! the rules be suspended and ordinances Nos. 81
and s9 as read be placed on their passage anC
published in official city paper and placed on file
Roll call on suspension of rules. all voting aye
Roll call on final passage all members voting aye
Moved by Aid. W. Il. Nelson and seconded tha
/ Ole ID. Olson be allowed TO extend water main II
his premises and be placed on meter. On roll cal
all voted aye.
We the undersigned committee. to whom wa
referred the matter of making recommendation
as to the use and care of the Viroqua park, bel
leave to report az follows:
We recommend that committee of three eiti
zens be appointed TO be known the Viroqui
Park Board. to be appointed by the mayor ant
confirmed by the common council
! The duty Of the board shall be to recommen,
TO the common council all plans for the beautifi
cation of the park. and also such suggestions a
to its for the benefit of citizens. as in thei
Judgment shall appear Sit and proper.
All such recommendations TO the common eoun
Gil by the board shall be acted upon at the mex
regular reeting OF the council after such recon
mendations are MADE.
ff,,tf,s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
CITY ORDINANCE NO. 90.

The Common Council of the City IF Yiroqua do
ordain as follows:
SECTION l.. Every transient merchant, trader
or dealer as defined by Chapter ST. r. 5. Wiscon-
sin, 1898, who shall sell any goods, wares. mer-
chandise. notions other articles of trade within
the corporate limits Of the city of Viroqua. shall
pay license therefor to the treasurer of said
CITY, for the use Of the city the Of not to ex-
coed twenty five dollars for each day he shall be
engaged in such business to be fixed by the may
or Said license to be paid to the treasurer on
demand at six o'clock .. m. of each day.
SECTION 2. Any person violating the provis-
ions of section one Of this ordinance shall pay a
fine of not to exceed one hundred dollars and the
costs of prosecution.
Passed. ordained and ordered published this 18th
day Of April, 1915
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
NlR0QUA CIRCUIT

Methodist aid will be entertained at the church
parlors on Wednesday. April . by Mesdames c
z. Brown o. l. Buchanan. Thos, Buchanan an,
Boyd Hall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-04-21
UNITED LuTHERAN CHuRCH
IETHoDIsT CHURCH

Services in Viroqua at 1880 and in Zion at 500
The ladies aid will be entertained BY Mesdame'
Sweger and Enochson, Thursday April -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30

commanding Creek and Seminole al
Sade. Wagner. Okla; RrigadierG
cral' Thomas T. Rcrry. commauds
chickasaw Brigade, paurs Vail
Okla.
Missouri Division - Major.Gcn.|
George T.. Gross. commander. iiIg-I}
VILE, Mo. Colonel Henry j. CORN adj
tant general and chief Of STAFF. iigpil
willie, Mo. Brigad!.r-Iien.raI /. : III
tau. commanding Eastern Brigade.
Louis. Mo.
Arkansas Division - Major-GcneI
John r. Gibbons. commander. Bauxl
Ark; Colonel u. kellogg. adjutant- "a
cral and chief OF STAFF. Little Rol
Ark. BriGadicr- General w. C. f@.tcllI
commanding First Brigade, Little RoI
Ark: rigadicr-Gcuernl Benia}
holmes. commanding Second grigaI
fordyce, Ark: Brieadier C;.neI
George w. Bruce. commanding ThI
Brigade. Conway. Ark Rriuadier-Ge
crai r. 7. Sheppard, command
Fourth Brigade, Nashville. Ark.
Pacihc Division MAJ or-,icneral w
liam {. Harrison. NJ H.. command
Los Angeles. Cal. Colonel y J.. I'D
adjutant-gcnorai and chief % star.
Angeles, cal: Brigadier- General III
Evans. commanding New Mexico |
gade, Roswell. y N. Rrigadior-c;end
T.. -. Edwards, commanding Califorj
iiriEaic, Fresno Cal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
HOLD DAILY SERVICES
Ministerial Union Announces progr
for Reunion Week.

Under the auspices OF tho Minister
Union OF Richmond arrangements nd
been made for holding short praj
services ~ $40 o'clock each morni
during the Confederate Reunion TIL,
daily services will be held in ST. pau
Episcopal Church. Ninth and Ora
streets, under the direction of the r,
tor. Rev. ". Russell Bowie. H. y.
Second Baptist Church, Franklin sire
near Jefferson Hotel, Rev T. ClaE
skinner u. -, pastor. and First En-
lish Evangelical Lutheran Chur,
Monument Avenue and stuart Giro
Rev. !. j. Scherer. Ir.. minister.
Hospital chapla!ns have hcen nan,
as follows: Hov. James w. Morris.
u, Rev. 7 ClaEctt Skinner, y. -, RI
Il. II. Potts, p. D., ana Rev. j. CalI
stewart. ~. n.
In tho even, OF serious inneas. or
any other time. during the reunion
minister OF any denomination may
secured by calling ON Key. J. J Scher
Jr., chairman OF the committee, te
phone Madison 52S5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
ETERAN OFFICERS WILL
COMMAND GREAT PARADE
Camps of Confederntes Take Position
by Brigades and Divi-
SionS.
YOUNG is CoMA1ANDER.IN-CHIEr
From Every Section OF South, Gray
'lad Men and Officers RcSpIcndcnt
in Gold Braid Arc Hurrying TO
Annual Reunion.

All department, division and brigade
corr manders, their adJutants- general
ana an other officials OF the United
Confederate Veterans will be here for
the reunion, June l. and 2 and
every State commander will lead his
DIVISION In the great parade on Thurs
day.
General Bennett II. Young. Of Louis
vill"' kN, Is commander in chief.
Major-General William r. MiCkle. of
New orleans. La. is Acknowledgement
ana chict-of-stan, and C. Irvine Walk
or on Summcrvillc. $. G., is honorary
commander-in chief being the only
surviving eN- communicative chief
Following is n list of commanders
their officers and divisions:
Army OF Northern Virginia.
Brigadier-Gcncral r. V. White. ad.
lutant-gcneral and chief Of STAFF, Nor
folk
South Carolina Observation-Disclosures
era Il. II. league. comma ndcr. Aiken.
:. C.: Colonel S f.. Wclch. adjutant-
general and chief OF stan, Charleston,
:. C.: BriCadier-Gencral L. r. Brooks,
commanding First Brigade. Columbia. s.
O. Rrigadicr-Gcneral {. a. Reed, COM
handing Second Brigade. Anderson,
s. G.
North Carolina Division-Major-Gc
efai Julian : Carr. commander. Dur
nam. \. C.. Colonel II. \. London. adju-
tant-generai and chief OF staff. Pitts
horo, y. c.; RriEadcr- General T.. c.
carlton. commanding First Brigade.
Statesviilc. y. c.; RriEadicr- General w.
|" London. commanding Second Brigade.
ihttsboro, \. C.: Brigadier- General
lanes Nets, commanding Third Bril-
gade Wilmington, y. c.; Brigadier-
General James VI. Ray. commanding
Fourth Brigade. Asheville, y. G.
Virginia Observation-Disclosures General j.
THOMPSON Brown. commander. Rich
mond. Brigadicr- General W. r. Free
man, commanding First Brigade. Rich
mond: Briradier- General NJ. w. Jewett,
commanding Second Brigade, Ivanhoe,
Va; Brisadicr-Gcncral r. s Parks,
commanding Third Brigade. Surry. Va;
EriGadicr-Gcneral James Raumgardncr,
commanding Fourth Brigade. stanton,
Va.
West Virginia Divison-Ma jor Cen
eral Charles s. Peyton. commander
Sonceverte, W. Va; Colonel George H.
Johnston, adjutant-gcneral and chief
of staff. Romney. w. Va: Brigadier-
General a. G. l.. Gatewood. command
ing First Brigade. Linwood. w. Va.
Brigadier General Wayne p Ferguson
commanding Second Brigade Kenova
W. Va.
Maryland Division-Major- General A.
G. Triple commander, Baltimore. Md.
Colonel David s. Briscoc. adjutant- gen
eral and chief of staff. Baltimore, Md.
Srigadier-General Oswald Tilchman
! commanding First Brigade. Easton
Md: Brigader-General Frank a. Bond
commanding Second Brigade, Jessups
! Md.
Army of the Tenncssee.
Lieutenant-Gener George T. Har-
| rison, commander. Opelika, Ala: Brig
| adier-Gcneral E. Z. Sykes, adjutant-
general and chief OF staff, Columbus
| Miss.
| Louisiana Division--Major- General
! Thomas J. Shaffer, commander, Irish
Bend. La; Colonel Charles Santana
| adjutant- general and chief of staff
| New Orleans, La.
Tennessee Division - Major General
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
REUNION OF BATTERY
Survivors of NockhrIdGr Artillery
Meet on wednesday,.

Among the many social eathorin|
which Will mark reunion week will
the gathering OF the survivors OF q
famous RockbridEc Artillery.
Three survivors OF this comman
Calvin Wilson, Rishop Robert y. Gibst
and Rev. James Power smith, y.
have Joined in an invitation 10 81
vivors OF the battery TO meet at q
home of Mr.. Wilson. 1908 Park Az
nue.. near Howitzcr Place, on Wcdne
day, June >. AT o'clock. About for
members Of the battery are known
survive. and il is expected that pro
ably twenty to twenty-five of the
VIII attend tho reunion.
The battery was recruited at Il
outbreak OF the war largely from CO
ieGe students at Union Thcologic
Seminary, Washington College at lie
ington. and other institutions and "
attached TO the famous Stonewall 81
gade.
Captain Bob" Lee, son of Gener
Robert r. Lee. who died recent
served as private soldier in tf
battery during the carly part of t
war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-30
FORMED
FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES

Associations. bivouacs. camps and
other ORGANIZATIONS were former. main
ly for benevolent ana charitable pur-
poses, TO care for the disabled ana i'm
povcrishcd soldiers OF the South. 10
give Them decent and suitable burial.
and 10 succor the widows and orphans
of those who had given their lives to
their country.
Later societies of historical and
traicrnal character werc formed; these
were generally local bu, werc soon
followed by efforts for Stat, and gen
oral bodies Dr Joseph ZONES went
10 New Orleans whore there were
twenty .wajor and hrigadior- generals
residing, ..ii.i organized the southern
Historical Society, which was later
transferred 10 Richmond. Its collcc-
tion OF papers constitutes to-day the
most valuable contribution to The his
tory OF the Confedcracy.
In 1871 the Society OF the Army and
Navy OF Tho Confederate states In
Maryland was formed, with General
Bradley r. Johnson, president Captain
Augustine }. Smith. recording sccro.
tary; John r. HAYDEN. corresponding
secretary, Baltimore
y Ken,uclsian. Colonel George Moor.
man, who had served on tho stan Of
General Roger Hanson, 0ruhar Rri-
eadc, led in urging 4 general or,aui-
cation at New orleans February l8.
1855. 1t WIS mainly cayalrgmer. Am
initial general meeting was h,ld M
New Orleans on Mercn 4. 1854 Lion
tcnant-Goncra John D. Gordon was
made commander -iu-Chicf with Briga.