Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-05-11
No. IA
Memorial Day Observed.

uSlu CldptCl, OA1eSo DooSASSAS ~
the Confederacy, Memorial Day was
fttingly observed here yesterday, the,
exercises being held in the Court
House, which was we'll filled with
people. Beautiful words of welcome
were expressed by Mrs. j. M. Wright,
t, the president of the chapter, who was
followed by Mrs. Agatha A. Wood
son who read an original poem en-
titled, "Our Victors." Upon the re-
quest of Mrs. Wright Mr.. S. McG.
Simkins acted as master of cerenlo-
nies, reading first the ritual of the,
chapter, which was followed by the
Lords Prayer in concert. Miss Lucy
scurry sweetly sang "Just Before.
the Battle"
Mr.. Simkins requested ;Ex-Gov.
John C. Sheppard to introduce the
invited speaked, Hon. George War.
rem of Hampton. Mr.. Warren held
the closest possible attention Of the
large audience throughout his adj
dress. He referred to the causes that
led to the Confederate war, slavery
being only a4 incident. The real
cause, as emphasized by Mr.. Warren,
was states rights. He urged that the,
younger generation erect a monu-
ment to the memory Of the Confed-
crate veterans and their, achieve
ments not in stone, but by embody-
ing in the government the principle
for which they fought. His address
was well received. Miss Margaret
May, with organ accompaniment by
Mrs. Mapie N. Tillman sang pa,
triotic SELECTION and little Maize
Kemp recited a pleasing number.
AS Mr.. Simkins read list of vet
erans and widows of veterans who
have died since the last Memorial
day, Mrs. R. A. Marsh pinned flow
er on a large wreath in their honor.
The exercises were closed in the
Court House with prayer by the
Rev. G. W. M. Taylor. ALI of the vet
erans, their wives and widows of vet
erans, s,Swere served with an elaborate
|sli at The Dixie Hiighway hotel,
being guests of the Daughters 81 the
Confederacy. The day was thoroughly
enjoyed by the veterans and they
were deeply grateful for the attention
shown them by the members of the
chapter. Flowers were placed on the
graves Of Confederate veterans in
the cemetery.
The following veterans were in at
tendance:
N. L. Broadwater, S. c. ", Co. Z
W. E. Zimmerman, IA S. C. ",
Co. K.
j. M. Smith, Co. K, 18th Reg.
Jas. B. Tompkins, Co. I, First Reg
T. c. strom, Co. D, 14th Reg, S.
C. v.
C. NJ. Zimmerman, Co.. K, 18th.
Reg, S. C. v.
]. C. Whitlock (and wife), Co A,
22nd S. C. Regt.
V. T. Harris, Co. NJ, 7th S. c. Inf
j. P. Cullam, Co. A, 10th Regt., S.
C. v.
R. M. Derrick, Co. A, 10Th Regt.,
S. C. v.
j. A. Lanier, Co. 1, 7th S. C. v.
G. w. Vance, Co. l, 7th S. c. "
A. Gilchrist, Co. B, 9Th S. G. CAL
o. W. Lanier (and daughter), Co.,
*, 7.h S. c. Inf.
H. w. Dobey, Co. B, 18th Reg, s.
C. v.
M. W. Clark, Co. B.. 9Th S. c. "
w. A. Cartledge (and wife), Co.
K, oath S. C.. v.
A. L. Brunson, Co. 1, 7th S. C. v.
w. F. Suber, Co. c, goth S. c. "
W. T. Walton, CO. B, Hampton Lee
gion.
S. J. corley (and wife), Co. H,
10th S. C.
j. W. Sawyer, Co. F, 5th Rcgt., s.
C. Cal.
j. R. Dorm, Co. B, Hampton Le--
gion. =
G. A. Adams (and wife), Reserves,
j. W. Dorm, Co. G, 7th S. C. =
O. S. Werts (and wife) Co. G, 18th
Regt. S. C.
J. D. Edison, Co. B, 9Th CAL, S. c.
j. G. Mobley, Co. E, 1st S. c. M
/ James R. Hart wife and daughtert
Co. E, First S. C. Inf.
C. Carson (and wife), Co. D, 18th
S. C.
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