The Washington herald., 1917-10-24

cherry tree raised from the Washington cherry
tree.
IIlinois-Twiss from tree growing in cellar Of
old store in Salem where Lincoln worked.
Georsia-From tres under which Gen. Ogle-
thorpe, the founder Of the colony and Admiral
Newell had important conference.
New Jersey-Wood from tree where Grover
Cleveland WAS born.
Arizona gave piece Of wood from ancient Aztec
cliff dwellsrs Of Salt River Valley, obtained
through courtesy Of Wesley Hill, Apache trail
stage driver, who made special trip to get Il.
Kentucky sent twig from tree on home place
Of Gen. John Hunt Morsan. C. 8. A.. Lexing-
ton KY, and wood from Old Blue Lcks battle
field, Mason County. Ky.
North Carohna-Ffom Lower Cape Fear Of
North Csrolins, where the people in I76 made
first armed resistance to the stamp act.
Idaho-wood taken from close By where Gen.
Sherman stood In ls77. on the shore Of Lake
Couerd 'Alene. when he made the remark. This
Is the most beautiful SPOT In the West" gov
eminent post was established here and named
Fort Sherman BY War Department.
Arkansas-Part Of flag pole carried in Mexican
war. ls6.
North Dakota-A shingle from Gen. Custer's
headquarters at Old Fort Lincoln.
Forida-Ftom Dc Soto's Oak. Tampa. Fla.
Under its branches De Soto made his first treaty
with tht Indians.
Indiana-Stick from Constitutional Elm q,
Gordon, Ind. Under this tree the constitution
was signed In 1916 which admitted Indiana into
the Union.
Missoui-From Gen. Grants log cabin.
Tennessee-Pieces Of wood from homes Of the
three Presidents Tennessee has gven-Jackson.
Johnson, and Polk.
Delsware-stick OF wood from house in Lewes
Del. ORIGINALLY . hotel licensed by William
Penn IN 1856.
North Carolina-Lishtwood from campus o
Flora Macdonald College.
Nebraska-walnut chip from log cabin built
on first homestead entered under first homestead
act. 1851. by Daniel Freeman.
North Carolina From Council Oak, Quaker
Meadows, n. c.
Minnesota-wood from battlefield where Sioux
and Chippcwas fought last fight.
wyoming-Sage brush from prairies Of wyo
ming.
Cahfonia-wood from house that was public
building under three fags-Spanish, Mexican.
and American.
Colorado-wood from trees on highest timber
line On Pixies Peak.
Wsshington-wood from house Of first GOV.
ernor Of Washington Territory. Gen. Isaac /.
Stevens.
wisconSn-wood from cottonwood tree. Prairie
du Chen, Wis, in which Indian Chief Black
Hawk hid and was captured in Black Hawk
war. in which Abraham lincoln and Jefferson
Davis served.
Georris-wood from President Wilson'S birth
place. staunton. Va.
Califomia-Branch from Sir Joseph Hooker oak
tree. supposed to be largest Of its kind in the
world.
Maryland-Piece Of wood from tree Known as
Tree Of Paradise in grounds Of Lord Baltimore
Mansion. Rirerdale. Nd. Under its branches
sat George Washinston Lafayette. Daniel Web
ster. Henry Clay, etc. Henry Clay resided in the
mansion during the time he was Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives
North Carolina-Wood from birthplace Of An
drew johnson, Raleigh, n c.
North Caroiina-wood from battle-ground Al
Guilford Courthouse. Greensboro, N. c.
North Carolina-wood from battlefield d
Charlotte, 17so Charlotte. N. c.
North Carolins-wood from Salem COLLEGE
oldest college in South for women, visited in
Hsi oy Presdent George wsshinston.
North Csrolina-Wood from Kings Mountain
battle-ground.
North Carolina-wood from site Of Edmonton
Tea Party House. October 9. 17T4
North Carolina-Piece Of old courthouse bench,
Anson County, n. c.
North Carolina.wood from Fort Raleigh, On
Roanoke Island.
North Carolina-Section from plank formins
ceiling OF house used as headquarters By com
mander Of Federal army on Roanoke Island,
Dare County. North Carolina. 1852 la5.
North Carolina-Wood from old Constitution
House In which Constitution was signed, No
vember ITS. Halifax, N. O.
North Carolina-Wood from The Groye u
Cornwalls' headquarters during North Carolina
campaign. i7sl: also favorite meeting place Of
Washington. Green, and Lafayette. q