| United Daughters of the Confederacy James B. Gordon Chapter #211 Forsyth County, NC Chartered March 30, 1898 |
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APRIL 21, 1898:
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY: James B. Gordon Chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy of this city met Monday afternoon and elected the following
officers:
President, Mrs. John G. Young; First Vice-President, Mrs J.A. Bitting; Second Vice-President, Mrs. M.N. Williamson; Recording Secretary, Miss Delphine
Hall; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J.B. Whitaker, Jr.,; Treasurer, Mrs. H.L. Riggins; Committee on Credentials, Mesdames George Nissen, S.a. Ogburn, M.
W. Norfleet and S.H. Smith
April 28, 1898: 10th of May Exercises
Norfleet Camp of Confederate Veterans met at the Armory one night the past week. There was a creditable turnout. A committee was appointed to revise the roll
members and put the camp in first class condition. A committee was appointed to select an orator for the 10th of May exercises. Also to assist the Daughters of the
Confederacy in providing dinner for the veterans. Those of the latter both in city and county, in good standing who have not joined the Camp, are earnestly requested
so to do at once. Application for membership should be handed to either T.J. Brown, commander, S.H. Smith, adjutant, or Z.T. Bynum, Secretary. It is hoped there will
be a good attendance on the 10th of May. The following Committees have been appointed to arrange for the celebration:
Committee on Arrangements-- Maj. T. J. Brown, Dr. Jas. Blum, Jim Miller, Thos Wiles, Henry McIver and Z.T. Bynum
This Committee has made the following appointments:
Committee on Orator-- CB Watson, Chairman; DP Mast, Dr. H.T. Bahnson and S.H. Smith
Committee on Carriages-- Col A.B. Gorrell, Chairman; HE McIver, Alex Rights, WP Hill, PH Hanes, John McCreary and RM McArthur.
Table Committee--John G Young, Chairman; R. Lamberth, Henry Wooters, TB Douthit and Geo. Morris
Carving Committee-- Alex Rights, JH McAdden and JC Fagg
Committee on Badges, Books and Dues-- SH Smith, Chairman, ZT Bynum and RE Wilson
Committee to Assist the Ladies on Dinner-- Dr. Jas Blum, Julius Lineback and WA Whitaker
Sentinels -- SA Ogburn, Fred Reynolds, Rom Cox and GL Dull
Marshals-- Gen Boggs, RE Wilson, DP Mast, JA Gray, ML Ogburn, BL Farabee, Wesley Sapp, JC Wommack and Ed Welfare
It is earnestly desired that there be a large attendance on this occasion. SH Smith, Adjutant Maj. TJ Brown, Commander
MAY 5, 1898
OFF FOR RALEIGH----Forsyth Riflemen Left Monday to Join the State Troops Gathered in Our Capital City:
“Tramp, tramp, tramp,
The boys are marching;
Cheer up, comrades, they will come,
And beneath the starry flag
We shall see them all again
In the light of our own beloved home.”
Monday was one of the memorable days in the history of Winston-Salem, as it will go down in the pages of history as the date when the Forsyth Riflemen, as a
Volunteer Company, shouldered arms at the call of the Governor and went to Raleigh, and from there to any point in the united States, and even Cuba, if duty calls
them. The Riflemen comprised a number of their own organization, but a majority came from the country and adjoining counties who responded to the call for
volunteers. THE REPUBLICAN has no desire to criticize those of the regular enlistment or those whose names have in past years appeared upon the roll list who failed
to respond. Some of them at least had good reason for not volunteering, but it is more than probable that if they put on brass buttons and parade on holiday
occasions in future, they will not appear so impressive as they have heretofore; and some thoughtless people will be very apt to say things that will be embarrassing.
An immense crowd of citizens, men, women and children, white and colored, thronged the streets and side walks leading from the Armory to the depot. Just before
leaving the Armory Mr. A.H. Eller made a touching address and in behalf of Mr. R.J. Reynolds presented the Riflemen with $500 in gold, $20 to Capt. Bessent, $10
each to the other officers and $5.00 each to the privates. The generous gift was responded to by three hearty cheers on the part of the Riflemen. Lockett, Vaughn &
Co., also preented them with 26 pounds of Red Meat Tobacco, and P.H. Hanes & Co., a quantity of their finest tobacco. The Daughters of the Confederacy also
did their part in furnishing the soldier boys with an ample supply of baskets of ham, beef, tongue, crackers, lemons, pickles, potted meats, etc.
As it was election day, no military demonstration was permissible and at 10:30 am, the Riflemen quietly marched down to the depot, took their place in the cars
provided for them and amid tender farewells, waving of handkerchiefs, and loud huzzas rolled out toward Raleigh where they arrived during the afternoon and took
their place in the First Regiment. At Greensboro they were joined by the Cabarrus Black Boys of Concord, Asheville Light Infantry, Iredell Blues, Reidsville Rifles and
at Durham by the Durham Company.
To many an old soldier present it was an impressive reminder of the days of 1861, when they in like manner fell into line and braved hardships and privations which in
all probability the soldiers of today will not be called upon to endure. They will at least be well fed and well clothed, and can rest assured that they are on the winning
side. If the war is prolonged, death and disease will invade their ranks as was the case with their sires. No soldier at any time in the world’s history, ever escaped
these latter and realities of camp life and battle field. It requires patriotism to leave home and friends and business and take these uncertain chances, and THE
REPUBLICAN accords due credit to every member of the Riflemen for the valiant and voluntary stand that they have taken.
Below we print the names of Capt J.C. Bessent, the officers, and his company of privates:
Capt. J C Bessent; Lieuts. R.W. Bryan and J A Goodman; Sergeants JD Terry, H O Valentine, W.S. Shepherd, G H May and T G Holt. Corporals E M Hicks, J A
Chapman, H L Langley, T L Stauber, W C Houchins; Artificer, W H Chick; Wagoner, W H Dickson
May 12, 1898:
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson will be the guest of Salem Female Academy Alumnae dureing the approaching commencement. Mrs. Jackson was a pupil at the Academy.
MEMORIAL DAY: May 10th Confederate Memorial Day was duly observed here Tuesday by Norfleet Camp, Confederate Veterans. At 10 o'clock A.M., several
hundred veterans from this and adjoining counties formed a line of march in front of the Armory. The Salem Band headed the procession and the Centerville Band
brought up the rear. The line of march was down Main St., around the Salem Square, and up the Cedar Avenue to the Cemetery. Upon entering the Avenue the
Salem Band effectually rendered Moravian hymns used by that Church Band at the burial of the dead.
At the Cemetery, gathered around the graves of the Confederate soldiers, Dr. Creasy offered prayer, the Winston Zouaves fired a salute and prof. Mew played the
bugle call. Returning to the Armory, after prayer by Rev. Mr. Groves, Mr. C.B. Watson addressed the veterans. Col. Morehead, of Greensboro, was to have
been present but failed to appear. Mr. J.B. Whitaker, Jr., then presented the Confederate Monument in the Cemetery to the Veterans. Funds were raised by Misses
Blum and Smith, of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. Clement Manly received the gift in an ornate address. The veterans then proceeded to Brown's
Warehouse where an ample dinner was served by the ladies. During the afternoon a business meeting of the Norfleet Camp was held, officers elected. etc. Age has
left its mark on the brow of every veteran. Death, slowly but surely is thinning the ranks of the remnant of a once mighty army. As each one is called "across the river,
to rest under the shade of the trees," may it be a peaceful and blessed passing over--and the final roll call an entrance into joys eternal.
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY: James B. Gordon Chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy of this city met Monday afternoon and elected the following
officers:
President, Mrs. John G. Young; First Vice-President, Mrs J.A. Bitting; Second Vice-President, Mrs. M.N. Williamson; Recording Secretary, Miss Delphine
Hall; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J.B. Whitaker, Jr.,; Treasurer, Mrs. H.L. Riggins; Committee on Credentials, Mesdames George Nissen, S.a. Ogburn, M.
W. Norfleet and S.H. Smith
April 28, 1898: 10th of May Exercises
Norfleet Camp of Confederate Veterans met at the Armory one night the past week. There was a creditable turnout. A committee was appointed to revise the roll
members and put the camp in first class condition. A committee was appointed to select an orator for the 10th of May exercises. Also to assist the Daughters of the
Confederacy in providing dinner for the veterans. Those of the latter both in city and county, in good standing who have not joined the Camp, are earnestly requested
so to do at once. Application for membership should be handed to either T.J. Brown, commander, S.H. Smith, adjutant, or Z.T. Bynum, Secretary. It is hoped there will
be a good attendance on the 10th of May. The following Committees have been appointed to arrange for the celebration:
Committee on Arrangements-- Maj. T. J. Brown, Dr. Jas. Blum, Jim Miller, Thos Wiles, Henry McIver and Z.T. Bynum
This Committee has made the following appointments:
Committee on Orator-- CB Watson, Chairman; DP Mast, Dr. H.T. Bahnson and S.H. Smith
Committee on Carriages-- Col A.B. Gorrell, Chairman; HE McIver, Alex Rights, WP Hill, PH Hanes, John McCreary and RM McArthur.
Table Committee--John G Young, Chairman; R. Lamberth, Henry Wooters, TB Douthit and Geo. Morris
Carving Committee-- Alex Rights, JH McAdden and JC Fagg
Committee on Badges, Books and Dues-- SH Smith, Chairman, ZT Bynum and RE Wilson
Committee to Assist the Ladies on Dinner-- Dr. Jas Blum, Julius Lineback and WA Whitaker
Sentinels -- SA Ogburn, Fred Reynolds, Rom Cox and GL Dull
Marshals-- Gen Boggs, RE Wilson, DP Mast, JA Gray, ML Ogburn, BL Farabee, Wesley Sapp, JC Wommack and Ed Welfare
It is earnestly desired that there be a large attendance on this occasion. SH Smith, Adjutant Maj. TJ Brown, Commander
MAY 5, 1898
OFF FOR RALEIGH----Forsyth Riflemen Left Monday to Join the State Troops Gathered in Our Capital City:
“Tramp, tramp, tramp,
The boys are marching;
Cheer up, comrades, they will come,
And beneath the starry flag
We shall see them all again
In the light of our own beloved home.”
Monday was one of the memorable days in the history of Winston-Salem, as it will go down in the pages of history as the date when the Forsyth Riflemen, as a
Volunteer Company, shouldered arms at the call of the Governor and went to Raleigh, and from there to any point in the united States, and even Cuba, if duty calls
them. The Riflemen comprised a number of their own organization, but a majority came from the country and adjoining counties who responded to the call for
volunteers. THE REPUBLICAN has no desire to criticize those of the regular enlistment or those whose names have in past years appeared upon the roll list who failed
to respond. Some of them at least had good reason for not volunteering, but it is more than probable that if they put on brass buttons and parade on holiday
occasions in future, they will not appear so impressive as they have heretofore; and some thoughtless people will be very apt to say things that will be embarrassing.
An immense crowd of citizens, men, women and children, white and colored, thronged the streets and side walks leading from the Armory to the depot. Just before
leaving the Armory Mr. A.H. Eller made a touching address and in behalf of Mr. R.J. Reynolds presented the Riflemen with $500 in gold, $20 to Capt. Bessent, $10
each to the other officers and $5.00 each to the privates. The generous gift was responded to by three hearty cheers on the part of the Riflemen. Lockett, Vaughn &
Co., also preented them with 26 pounds of Red Meat Tobacco, and P.H. Hanes & Co., a quantity of their finest tobacco. The Daughters of the Confederacy also
did their part in furnishing the soldier boys with an ample supply of baskets of ham, beef, tongue, crackers, lemons, pickles, potted meats, etc.
As it was election day, no military demonstration was permissible and at 10:30 am, the Riflemen quietly marched down to the depot, took their place in the cars
provided for them and amid tender farewells, waving of handkerchiefs, and loud huzzas rolled out toward Raleigh where they arrived during the afternoon and took
their place in the First Regiment. At Greensboro they were joined by the Cabarrus Black Boys of Concord, Asheville Light Infantry, Iredell Blues, Reidsville Rifles and
at Durham by the Durham Company.
To many an old soldier present it was an impressive reminder of the days of 1861, when they in like manner fell into line and braved hardships and privations which in
all probability the soldiers of today will not be called upon to endure. They will at least be well fed and well clothed, and can rest assured that they are on the winning
side. If the war is prolonged, death and disease will invade their ranks as was the case with their sires. No soldier at any time in the world’s history, ever escaped
these latter and realities of camp life and battle field. It requires patriotism to leave home and friends and business and take these uncertain chances, and THE
REPUBLICAN accords due credit to every member of the Riflemen for the valiant and voluntary stand that they have taken.
Below we print the names of Capt J.C. Bessent, the officers, and his company of privates:
Capt. J C Bessent; Lieuts. R.W. Bryan and J A Goodman; Sergeants JD Terry, H O Valentine, W.S. Shepherd, G H May and T G Holt. Corporals E M Hicks, J A
Chapman, H L Langley, T L Stauber, W C Houchins; Artificer, W H Chick; Wagoner, W H Dickson
May 12, 1898:
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson will be the guest of Salem Female Academy Alumnae dureing the approaching commencement. Mrs. Jackson was a pupil at the Academy.
MEMORIAL DAY: May 10th Confederate Memorial Day was duly observed here Tuesday by Norfleet Camp, Confederate Veterans. At 10 o'clock A.M., several
hundred veterans from this and adjoining counties formed a line of march in front of the Armory. The Salem Band headed the procession and the Centerville Band
brought up the rear. The line of march was down Main St., around the Salem Square, and up the Cedar Avenue to the Cemetery. Upon entering the Avenue the
Salem Band effectually rendered Moravian hymns used by that Church Band at the burial of the dead.
At the Cemetery, gathered around the graves of the Confederate soldiers, Dr. Creasy offered prayer, the Winston Zouaves fired a salute and prof. Mew played the
bugle call. Returning to the Armory, after prayer by Rev. Mr. Groves, Mr. C.B. Watson addressed the veterans. Col. Morehead, of Greensboro, was to have
been present but failed to appear. Mr. J.B. Whitaker, Jr., then presented the Confederate Monument in the Cemetery to the Veterans. Funds were raised by Misses
Blum and Smith, of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mr. Clement Manly received the gift in an ornate address. The veterans then proceeded to Brown's
Warehouse where an ample dinner was served by the ladies. During the afternoon a business meeting of the Norfleet Camp was held, officers elected. etc. Age has
left its mark on the brow of every veteran. Death, slowly but surely is thinning the ranks of the remnant of a once mighty army. As each one is called "across the river,
to rest under the shade of the trees," may it be a peaceful and blessed passing over--and the final roll call an entrance into joys eternal.
THE REPUBLICAN- Winston, NC
MAY 12, 1898
MAY 12, 1898