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* *' *' ~ * * *' * 4*'*' * - ' * * * THE DEFENSE OF FORT GIEM0 * * Robert J. Stoddard, George M. * * 1[anna. * (By 0. G. Thomipson) . * * * * * * * * *- * * * * * * * _Had there been furthen evidence wanting that the soldiers of the -South werO thU equals of those of any age or country, their conduct in the clos ing soones of.the long drawn-out strug gle Would 'have furn'ished -it in lavish volume, A time iwhen for mhany months every .private in the ranks had ielt that the struggle was but 1 a forlorn hope. 'it the disorder. on the break in of otir lines at Petersburg on the 2nd of April, 1865, members of a nuin ber of different commands joined the little garrion it Fort Gregg on our line. There wero Virginians, Louisi anians, Misissippians, North Caro linians and South Carolinians. Two of Laurens cotinty-Robert J. Stoddnri, Co. E, 14th -S. C. and George M. 4 'o. F, 14th S. C. Except the little garrison, the *were men on the ottposts, -pickets and sharpshooters, unable to reach their regiments, joined comrades 'of other command to make this desperate effort to check the exhultant foe. A writer of the -period describes .it this. way: "Having run over Fort Alexander, the enemy moved on Fort Gregg with cheers. Confidently, in beautiful lines and In .all the majesty of overwhelm Ing num'bers, did the Federal troops advance -upon the works. They had got within .fifty yards of it, and not the flashi'of a single rifle had yet de fled them. The opainful thought passed through the ranks of their comrades, w'ho watched in the distance, that the garrison-was about to aurrender. But instead of a white flag there was a white puff of smoke, and artillery and Infantry sunimtancously opened on the confident assailants, who staggering and reeling under the death-dealing volley, at last gave way, and retreated in masses under cover. A loud and wild cheer rang out from the Confed erate lines, and was answered in ex cellent tones by the heroic -little gar rison in Port Gregg. But reinforce ments were hastening from the lines of the enemy. There mwas none to send to the help of the garrison; every Con federate soldier was needed at his post, -and no reserves -were At hand As the enemy again came \ip in bat tle. array, the troops moved forward in serried ranks, and soon the fort was canopied in rsmoke. It seemed 'by mu tual consent that the conflict ceased MIDSUMME SALE JULY- SAL1 This is Your C * .* .~ RED iIOTI NOTION 2e'Page Lilac T1aleumi. .. . 25e 4Mavis Talcum:... . 10e 'Card Sa fety; Pins .... -5e Witsch Hazel Seal).. Armour's But~termilk Boap 10e~ Ar'mou r'a 'Har'dwater Blue Seal Vaseline. .. .. . 1l5c 'S-hoe Polishes. . .. ... 1 'box Blue Ribbon Matehe 7 large liars Laundry .Soaj 15e Hose 'Supportera . '35o Paris, Garter's.. . ... . 15e 'Ai-m Bands .. . 25c High Brown Powders. 25e pound can 'ITaleum.. 1 5s Rick 'Rae Braid .... ~25e 'Harmonica...... 20e (iarter Webb .... ... 25e .Silk Middy Laces .. * 25c Lady Chie. Ed gings ... $1.00' Golden Cuff Iluttons * 20et'itoj~ Needles, paper. )'he Grade Lead. Pencils *25e Genuine Hair Nets . 10e Hair Nets ... ... G ood ~ne. .b u.. .. mpi''cced Good 'Alarm (bloc good Guara,'nteed Weteh. 8.A~ilUintle I Jocks . s. dns&i leVollats . *25o Slfdell't41li . 6eNuway 8tretcbfuspe on other. parts of the line, wh4le both sides stood silent and anxious spec tators of the struggle -at the fort. As the simoke lifts it is seen that the fed erals-have reached the ditch. Those in the distance could descry lines of 'blue uniforms swarming up the sides of the works,- and as the foremost reached the top, they reeled and fell upon their comrades below. Once, tw'ice and thrice they reached the top, only to ibe repulsed; and yet they persevered while the guns in the em brasures continued to fire in rapid suc cession. :Presently the sound of afi tillery ceased and the federals mount ed the iwork and poured a rapid fire on the defenders within. Many..of the garrison, unwilling to surrender, used their bayonets and clubbed their guns in an unequal struggle. l it. such resistance could be of short duration and oson lour huzzars of the enemy told that the fort had taken, and with it the Confed - tH two. ..: . I . - marked by a iht..i svif .1nm1O.A~on. 0' *the two iu l '. :.. I ! .. . ..;ho defended the fort there were not more than thirty survivors; and to the illumined story of the Army of Northern Vir ginia, 'Fort Gregg gave a itting con clusion, an ornament of glory that well clasped the record of its deeds. As soon. as the fort was captured, cannonading and sharpshooting were renowed on other parts of the line. In a moment heavy bodies of cavalry, emerging fron the enemy's former lines, - poured rapidly over the cap tured works, and galloped in squad rons -toward the Appomattox, which was some four or five mi-les distant. Their track coud be tiaced by the heavy columns of 'black smoke that rose from the various farmhouses on their route which had been set on lire. The infantry, which had captured the fort, formed line fronting the Con federate right flank, and appeared as if they intended marching 'by th.e rear into Petersburg. New dispositions were now made along the Confeerate line, ;ho .protracted resistance ogered by Fort Gregg enabled Gen. Lee to es tablish what force remained to him in the manner 'best availing for the de fense of Petersburg. Longstreet, ac companied by a small bi4gade of Field's division, had arrived from the north side of the James in time to check the advance of the eneny long enough to' enable fresh troops to hurry up in his rear, and to form a fresh line in front of Petersburg. Meanwhile Heath's division of A. P. 1-Ii'll's Corps regained some ground RREE --- Unusua1 Bal pportunity to Purch PRICES" 5c 1dw . . ... ..50:5.~C~v' .........19 Se1"a0ee ......,20o 0 0e s* ..... ..50Mn'q .... ......3o 0 ais .... ......4o *.0 ikI loap) ....71T -2o 10 l0 c .. .... ....8c 200Pr . .... ....100*15 Pr ..........So $00itie' ...... 25o 9 bneM ....,.. ..100(3eLidit . .... .....25c ' $.5 lv .........100lilrmi~I ... .... ..15o 0 en' .. ...100 200Con .......i~ $.1 Cun .. . 1.5o1c eu.i .........15$.0 ag ......104 2.0lag ... .. 0 .......-o p5i0 k......$1.19 iya~ e .......20c SMen 's a ..20..Ladies' a.......39o$1.00 Ladie 4 ~ 39c Lll Ch ~ ti-ldrs o 15c cen's i $J5 ag sind re-established their lines. But in the execution of the movement was lost the valua'ble life of Gen. .Hill, who had seen his first arvico at the fambus fild of Mannassas as colonel of the 13th Virginfa regiment .in Gen. John ston's army had -passed rapidly through all the gradations of rank to lieutenant general, and had become a constant and distinguished ipart in the four years defense of the Confederate capitol. Desiring to obtain 'a near view of a portion of the enemy's line, he had ridden forward, accompanied by a single-orderly, when he unexpect edly caie upon a 'party of six Federal soldiers concealed in a ravine. Gen. 1111 wore only the stars of a colonel on a rough citizen's coat. -e advanced upon the party and commanded them to surrender; they consented; but he neglected to disarm -them, and reas Hured that there was no body of troops in the vioinity, they fired a treacherous volley and shot him through the heart. The line which Gen. Lee had now closed around Petersburg was not in tended for a renewal of battle, which was now hopeless, but merely to gain time for the execution of another pur pose. A little while after the fall of Fort Gregg, ominous coltmns of smoke arore fram numberless depots and warehouses of iPdtersbuyrg. It wao eleven o'clock in the morning when Gen. ihee wrote a hasty telegram to the War DIci:artment, advising that the authorities of Richmond 'should have everything in readiness to evacuate the capital at eight o'clock the coming night, unless before that time despatch v% should be received from him to the contrary effect." * * *~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * LANFORD 'NEWS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lanford, uly 3.-A very delightful occasion was enjoyed by the members of the Npnworth League and their friends Saturday night at the home of Mr. C. L. -Waldrep. A very interesting programl was . enjoyed and ice creamn served. The 1B. Y. P. U. was well attended Sunday night and the interest still con tinues to grow as the young ,people learn more of the work ffom time to time. Dr. Graves '12. Ihight preached a most interesting sermon Sunday after noon. fHe and IMrs. Knight and daugh ter, Frances, together with his friend, Mr. Oiles, were, guests at the home of Mr. R. J. Patterson. There was a large gathering here IR01 egains Offered ase Warm Weathei Less Than You Sox special ..... ..25o Sox, spcial..... .... ..25o Sex, special .... .... ..25e lox (ltll colors). .. .. . . .10 lox (all coors)..... ....15e Hose, special .... .... ..100 OSe, special .... ...... ..8 'laae Effect. 'Hose .... ..500 lilk Hose (HL. 'Bird) .. ..$1.50 silk hose .(:H. Bird) . . . .$1.00 iilk Hfose, special .... ...49o ICOnla Hose .... ... .....25o itimore Hose .... ....881-2o ISilk H~ose.... .... ..$2.48 ilbbed Hose .... .... ....10c Ianldkerchiefs .......... ..5o -hed Towels .... ..... . ..5 dI Towels..... .... ....19o a' wpane~ls ....'..........$1.68 er'panes .... ......... $2.48 [andkerchiefs .... .... ..160 .uit..ases......... .... 98o suit Cases... .... ....$1.48 et WVater, Talcunm Powders. is week. iS A'ND SDAPEh~RS le prices on Men 's, Women's a 's Slippers this week. Come Racket. Bring the whole fam-. is shoe them- up.. (PIOW SH*OES Doze Plowv !Shoes, $2.25 wvdek's sal ,. ... .$1.69 t(Btmgalow Aprons, nieely sies this week's sale . .79o tibtd to Ihis Sale, They are GOOD! Buy ths CigaretteandSave Money Friday at the funeral of Miss 1Mary A. Drummond, among them friends and relatives from iLaurens, Woodruff, Spartanburg and Clinton. 'We regret to give Mary up 'but )we 'bow .in humble submission to 'Him who doeth all things well. Dr. and Mrs. Bailey, of Clinton, Dr. and -Mrs. Vincent, Mr. and Ms. Hen dorson, Mr, and Mrs. Aiderson, tIr. and Mrs. V. B. Bobo, of Laurens, Mr. Charlie Druinmond, of Spartanburg, were among those attending the fuji eral Friday afternoon. Miss Carrie Lou Higgins has re turned home from Rock 1111 to nurse 'her mother, who has been very ill. Drs. 'Sally and Harrison, of Buffalo, were called in consultation to Mrs. J. S. Higgins, who is suffering with heart trouble. We are glad to report that she is improving some. Miss [ary -Higgins returned ] home Sunday froi Buxalo where she has been visiting her brother, Mr. H. T. 'Higgins, ibringling some young lady friends home with her. Mrs. W. H. Drummond, who has been spending some timo with rela tives 'here, will go to Spartanburg to day to visit 'Mrs. Charles Drummond. Miss Carrie Lou -Higgin3 leaves4 io day for Spartanburg hospital to have her tonsils removed. Aliss Belle Patterson went to Green ville last week to have her tonsils re moved. She will return home in a few days. The Quinine That Does Not Affect the Read Because of its tonic and laxative ef fect. IJAXATIVE 1BROMO QUININE (TaWblete) can be taken by anyone without causing nervousness or ring ing in the head. EB. W. GROVE'S sig nature on box. 80c. I RAC Just to Clear Needs as Well as Ever Imagined . IRES GOODS Special values in Summer Driesi Voiles, Organdies, Lawvns an KEEP')I COOL Japanese Fans; Palm'Leaf Fan MIE'N 'S .SiIWS Closed otut from a man-ufactre ed lot of Dres~s Shir'ts, $1.50 *this 'week's sale .... .... . TIME~p FOR AL $11.50 Alarm 'Clock ......... . $1.50 Watch; be on handi and Ig ,WORLK S4H11[TS 'A dandly good heavy 'blue *'Shirt, this *week's .sale .. .ME'N 'S DRAWE1W -1 lot IMe4n's elaistic .seamn 'Draw value ; this week 's sale ... ~MEN 'S PANTlS Blest grade Pine.heek iJlaants; th sale .... .... ......... .. IMEN 'S OV.EJRAIJLL Mfen's good Blue D~eninm Ove crackerjack ......... .... 10c COUNTFE(R Doln't 'fail to see our 10c Cou Voiles, .Dress Oinghams an uieaves, per yard. .. .. .. . PPJR CA DMS 20e quality, 36-inch 'Pereales, Dresses, -Bungalow Aprons, louses. Your last chancee; ij TfOW'RDJ OHEMA' Towels that wipe the wvorld d eial this week,..,,., ith Prices to Win Frlen4 FINAL SETTIEMENT Take notice that on the 21st day of July, 1922, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as Ad mninistratrix of the estate of J. L. Nabors deceased, in the oflice of the Judge of 'Probate of Laurens county, at 1 o'clock, a. in. and on the same day will apply for a 'final discharge from my trust as Administratrix. a Any porsojj indebted to said estate is notilled and required to make ipay ment on that date; and all persons WOOD SE STORAGE -I An Unde Battery The CW Battery (Wood Separator) has quality plates, selected cedar wood separators. Built right, of all new, high-grade materials. Easily the best low. priced ha ttery'you can buy ! Sizes to fit all care. Laurens Storal West Lai Phone Rep re~ Willard] (THREADED RUBE and *r] (WOOD SE) KET Our -Counters erRound Necessiti PwIfM B Goods, Men 's Cool Pa di Silks, to $17.50 Beach Suits, s. only .... .. r', assort.. Meni's D~ress Si values; A few Men's ........80c out at ... 100 D)OZE .. ....$1.19 1 dozen full siz et on . .98lc 60e, this wet Cheviot 50e Undershirt .. .. ..680 $1.00 U~nion -Su Q HII1 3rs 75e I lot Childrer . ..,..48c 'worth $1.50; is week ' .1 lot Children .....$1.25 pers; this w AP'RON A> r'alls, a On sale at ... ....B9c 'lhese goods .nter' of yard mnore t ..other'10 6 lbs P'arched l~csale pricee fine for ENGL Shirts, $1-50 bolt 10 er yard 15c Cloth . ..5 to 39o Androscogga :Is and Quality to Hold Tl S IN LAURENS th Side o~f Public Squar aving claims against said estate will resent them on or before said date, luly proven or be forever barred. M10S MA'ITIE E. NABORS, Administratrix. [une 21, 1922. 49-5t-A 66 Cures Malaria, Chills, Fever, Billous Fever, Colds and LaGrJppe. PARATOR BATTERY rpriced 6-volt II.- plate $16.15 Other sizes at slightly higher price. re Battery Co. wrens St. t 440 enting Etteries ER INSULATION) atteries MARATORS) [IDSUMMER SALE rnd Shelves es at Prices Far EA OH ES R'El) tC ID Im Beach Suits, $1 5.0(0 values, genuine 'Palm well made, guaranteedl . .. ... ... .. .. ....$11.95 i IiATS REDUtJCED ra8w IHt . .. . 98o to $1.95 Panama Hats, closing -.-.-.-..............$2.39 \T JELLY TUM BLIERS8 C .Jelly Tumblers, worth k's sale..... ... . ....47c ER UND)ERIWEAR .......... .........29c its, this week's sale . ... 69c )WEN 'S SANl)DAjS 's all-leather 'Sandals, this week's sale .... ..95o E'N '8 SfAPPERS' 's White 'Canvas Slip.. eek 's sale..... .... ..89o DJ DREWSS GINGHAMS .l.1c, 12 1..2c, 15c.-19c, 25c are worth 2e to Se a han our price. TINE COFFEE + Doffee, worth $1 .50; our . . ... . ........ ..$1.00 ISH LONG CLOTHL yards English Long .... .... .... .... ..$1.19 ruit of the Loom and ,ns, sale price .... ....190c Fiem. e ~n Buirns Block