| United Daughters of the Confederacy James B. Gordon Chapter #211 Forsyth County, NC Chartered March 30, 1898 |
| MEMORIAL DAY HERE Celebration by Norfleet Camp and Daughters of the Confederacy May 10, 1906 The Daily Sentinal Winston-Salem, NC |
| Admirable Address by General W.R. Cox-- Discusses North Carolina's Devotion, Loyalty and Consistency in Peace and War--Give Rebel Yell-- Badges of Honor Presented--List of Dead-- To Picnic at Nissen Park in August |
Memorial Day was fittingly celebrated here today by the veterans of Forsyth and the Daughters of the Confederacy.
The exercises were appropriate, beautiful and impressive.
The program opened with a parade, in which there were about 120 of the men who fought for the South; the Forsyth
Riflemen, Winston cornet band, orator of the day and school children. Daughters of Confederacy and citizens. Line of
march was to the Salem cemetery, where the graves of the dead heroes of the Confederacy were decorated with
flowers, sent in by the pupils of the East Winston graded school and others who love to honor the memory of the men
who wore the grey.
At the conclusion of the exercises at the cemetery, the great throng returned to the court house, where they intently
listened for an hour to a magnificent address by General W. R. Cox, of Edgecombe county. General Cox discussed
North Carolina's devotion, loyalty and consistency, traits which he said her people loved and maintained. The speaker
referred to the State's rapid advancement along industrial and educational lines. He spoke of the prominent part she
took in the Civil War. He said that women for the patriotism displayed by the men. He favored teaching the rising
generation that the men who fought for their principles had nothing to regret. He believed that the war developed the
manhood of the country. He referred to the pluck and indomitable will power of the Confederate soldiers and said: "I
wish somebody would take up the question, 'What has the Confederate soldier done since the war?' He has filled
every place of honor without graft or speculation."
Continuing General Cox said: "When I see a man wrap himself up in a United States flag and say that he loves the old
flag and country better than anybody, I am persuaded to believe that the man's knees have given away and that he
wants an office.
Children Recite
At the conclusion of General Cox's magnificent address four children, members of Miss Jennie Buford's class at the
North Winston school, recited in concert to the delight of the entire audience the "Sword of Lee". The bright little
entertainers were: Mable Thomas, Lillian Newell, Fred Duggins and Hughes Shelton.
"The Blue and the Gray" was next beautifully recited by the following children from Miss Bufords' grade: Mamie Wall,
Mary Cash, Edwin Dry, Erma Teague, Winfield Styron, Wendall Hamilton and Robert Lambe.
Crosses of honor Presented
In behalf of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Mr. C.B. Watson made a pleasing address before the badges of honor
were presented to members of the camp, whose records during the war were commendable. Mr. Watson, whom every
veteran in Forsyth loves and delights to hear speak, asked the "boys" to give the old rebel yell in response to a
request from some of the school children. It was needless to say that the boys responded. They stood up and made
the court room ring with the old battle cry that has gone into history. Mr. Watson told about his visit to Boston two
years ago, where he attended a reunion of members of the Northern army during the Civil war. On that occasion he
made an address and at the earnest solicitation of the officer in command Mr. Watson gave the rebel yell. "After I
gave it," said Mr. Watson, an old one-legged man sitting in front of me exclaimed: "D____, if it didn't sound just like it.."
The names of those entitled to crosses of honor were announced as follows:
W.L. Hill, H.W. Livengood, H.F. Loggins, J.W. Lashmit, J.T. Martin, J.H. McKaughan, A.E. Transou, Brown
Ruffin, W.H. Hartley, Isaac Hutchings, H.B. Hauser, S.L. Hauser, and W.R. Snider.
Dinner Served
After the band played "Dixie," Mr. Watson told his comrades to march to the armory of the Forsyth Riflemen and "draw
a few rations,:" prepared by the Daughters. The invitation was accepted. The spread was a sumptuous one and
greatly enjoyed.
List of the Dead
Norfleet Camp held a business session at the court house this afternoon when the names of the members who
departed this life since last Memorial Day were announced. Their names are as follows:
L.I. Hine, J.A. Woolen, S.R. Cates, J.M. Whitmore, R.S. Freeman, Dr. V.O. Thompson, Robert Rose, John
Hicks, J.M. Moser, Marvin Charles, J.M. Beaver, J.B. Davis, Phillip James, Edward Peterson, Jack Holder,
H.C. Wooters, William Grubbs, F.W. Sheets, E.A. Conn, Lieut. W.C. Brown.
The exercises were appropriate, beautiful and impressive.
The program opened with a parade, in which there were about 120 of the men who fought for the South; the Forsyth
Riflemen, Winston cornet band, orator of the day and school children. Daughters of Confederacy and citizens. Line of
march was to the Salem cemetery, where the graves of the dead heroes of the Confederacy were decorated with
flowers, sent in by the pupils of the East Winston graded school and others who love to honor the memory of the men
who wore the grey.
At the conclusion of the exercises at the cemetery, the great throng returned to the court house, where they intently
listened for an hour to a magnificent address by General W. R. Cox, of Edgecombe county. General Cox discussed
North Carolina's devotion, loyalty and consistency, traits which he said her people loved and maintained. The speaker
referred to the State's rapid advancement along industrial and educational lines. He spoke of the prominent part she
took in the Civil War. He said that women for the patriotism displayed by the men. He favored teaching the rising
generation that the men who fought for their principles had nothing to regret. He believed that the war developed the
manhood of the country. He referred to the pluck and indomitable will power of the Confederate soldiers and said: "I
wish somebody would take up the question, 'What has the Confederate soldier done since the war?' He has filled
every place of honor without graft or speculation."
Continuing General Cox said: "When I see a man wrap himself up in a United States flag and say that he loves the old
flag and country better than anybody, I am persuaded to believe that the man's knees have given away and that he
wants an office.
Children Recite
At the conclusion of General Cox's magnificent address four children, members of Miss Jennie Buford's class at the
North Winston school, recited in concert to the delight of the entire audience the "Sword of Lee". The bright little
entertainers were: Mable Thomas, Lillian Newell, Fred Duggins and Hughes Shelton.
"The Blue and the Gray" was next beautifully recited by the following children from Miss Bufords' grade: Mamie Wall,
Mary Cash, Edwin Dry, Erma Teague, Winfield Styron, Wendall Hamilton and Robert Lambe.
Crosses of honor Presented
In behalf of the Daughters of the Confederacy, Mr. C.B. Watson made a pleasing address before the badges of honor
were presented to members of the camp, whose records during the war were commendable. Mr. Watson, whom every
veteran in Forsyth loves and delights to hear speak, asked the "boys" to give the old rebel yell in response to a
request from some of the school children. It was needless to say that the boys responded. They stood up and made
the court room ring with the old battle cry that has gone into history. Mr. Watson told about his visit to Boston two
years ago, where he attended a reunion of members of the Northern army during the Civil war. On that occasion he
made an address and at the earnest solicitation of the officer in command Mr. Watson gave the rebel yell. "After I
gave it," said Mr. Watson, an old one-legged man sitting in front of me exclaimed: "D____, if it didn't sound just like it.."
The names of those entitled to crosses of honor were announced as follows:
W.L. Hill, H.W. Livengood, H.F. Loggins, J.W. Lashmit, J.T. Martin, J.H. McKaughan, A.E. Transou, Brown
Ruffin, W.H. Hartley, Isaac Hutchings, H.B. Hauser, S.L. Hauser, and W.R. Snider.
Dinner Served
After the band played "Dixie," Mr. Watson told his comrades to march to the armory of the Forsyth Riflemen and "draw
a few rations,:" prepared by the Daughters. The invitation was accepted. The spread was a sumptuous one and
greatly enjoyed.
List of the Dead
Norfleet Camp held a business session at the court house this afternoon when the names of the members who
departed this life since last Memorial Day were announced. Their names are as follows:
L.I. Hine, J.A. Woolen, S.R. Cates, J.M. Whitmore, R.S. Freeman, Dr. V.O. Thompson, Robert Rose, John
Hicks, J.M. Moser, Marvin Charles, J.M. Beaver, J.B. Davis, Phillip James, Edward Peterson, Jack Holder,
H.C. Wooters, William Grubbs, F.W. Sheets, E.A. Conn, Lieut. W.C. Brown.
| VETERANS ARE READY FOR ANNUAL REUNION Celebration of Memorial Day Always an Interesting Occasion To Men Who Wore the Grey---Gen. Cox to Make the Address The Twin-City Daily Sentinal May 8, 1906 |
The Confederate veterans in Forsyth are looking forward with much pleasure to their annual reunion and Memorial
Day celebration which occurs tomorrow.
The indications are that there will be a large representation of the noble men who wore the grey and rendered
faithful service during the Civil war.
The program includes a parade, which will be formed on Fourth street. In this there will be the Forsyth Riflemen,
band, veterans, graded school children, Daughters of Confederacy and orators in carriages, disabled veterans in
carriages, citizens in carriages.
The line of march will be down Liberty to Third, then to Main, down Main to Cemetery street and thence to the
Salem cemetery, where the following order of exercises will be carried out:
Decoration of graves.
Prayer by the chaplain, Dr. H.a. Brown
Salute by the Forsyth Riflemen
The parade will return to the court house where the address of the day will be delivered by General William R. Cox.
After the address the veterans will fall in line and march to the armory where lunch will be served. There will be a
business meeting at the court house after the lunch, and all veterans are urged to be present.
All veterans will secure badges and pay annual dues in court room before going to the cemetery.
Those willing to furnish carriages for the parade at 10 o'clock are requested to do so.
The ladies of Winston-Salem are invited to hear General Cox on this occation. He was the man who made the
large charge at Appomattox.
Day celebration which occurs tomorrow.
The indications are that there will be a large representation of the noble men who wore the grey and rendered
faithful service during the Civil war.
The program includes a parade, which will be formed on Fourth street. In this there will be the Forsyth Riflemen,
band, veterans, graded school children, Daughters of Confederacy and orators in carriages, disabled veterans in
carriages, citizens in carriages.
The line of march will be down Liberty to Third, then to Main, down Main to Cemetery street and thence to the
Salem cemetery, where the following order of exercises will be carried out:
Decoration of graves.
Prayer by the chaplain, Dr. H.a. Brown
Salute by the Forsyth Riflemen
The parade will return to the court house where the address of the day will be delivered by General William R. Cox.
After the address the veterans will fall in line and march to the armory where lunch will be served. There will be a
business meeting at the court house after the lunch, and all veterans are urged to be present.
All veterans will secure badges and pay annual dues in court room before going to the cemetery.
Those willing to furnish carriages for the parade at 10 o'clock are requested to do so.
The ladies of Winston-Salem are invited to hear General Cox on this occation. He was the man who made the
large charge at Appomattox.