The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, November 24, 1916, U.D.C. EDITION, PART II Pages 9 to 16, Page 16, Image 16
History of John Hames Chapt
(Continued from I'age 1, Tart II
over $2,000.00. The appeals of su
fering humanity have been heard, t
largest single contribution of this kii
being a box sent to the earthqua!
sufferers at San Francisco, valued
$40.00.
The chapter has encouraged r
search work. Literary programs a
carried out regularly. For a numb
of years medals were given to t
high school pupils doing historic
work relative to the Confederacy.
Our special days. Lee's, Jackson
Shiloh, Memorial, Davis' are obscrv
fittingly each year.
With the idea of developing t
children of the community, in 19
M rs. F. M. Ellerbe was authorized
organize an auxiliary children's cha
ter. This was done and the chapt
was named in honor of Union count?
distinguished son. States Rights Ui
Mrs. Ellerbe continued as leader f
two years when she was succeeded
the present leader. Miss Marie M
Whirter.
The chapter has always been rc
resented at the State conventions a
at most of the general convcntioi
Mrs. W. O. Southard went as our rc
resentative to the National Arbiti
tion and Peace Congress in New Yo
in 1D07. We have also had the plei
ure as well as the honor of havi
two of our members serve the Sts
division as efficient officers. Duri
1005-06 Mrs. A. 15. llanies served
State auditor. In 1014-15 Mrs. J.
McWhirter was vice-president of t
Piedmont District. By energy a
systematic effort she placed this 1)
trict in the forefront of the divisioi
work, and so justly won the distil
tion of being elected State preside
for 1010. For a number of years M
McWhirter has been a member of t
State committee for Shiloh a
through her instrumentality that mc
ument fund has been materially i
creased.
At various times the Veterans ha
been entertained. More than one hu
dred crosses of honor have been 1
stowed and over three hundred ro
of honor been filed.
Social functions have added inter*
to the work. Prominent among the
were the miscellaneous shower giv
Miss Anna Hames and Mrs. McWh
ter's reception for Miss Alice Ear
\Vp linvn Vinrl f lin nlnncnrn of V*o\mi
the William Wallace chapter as o
truest on two occasions, first at t
unveiling and last year at the rece
tion given by the chapter at the hor
of Mrs. Ellerbe in honor of Mrs. M
Whirter upon her election to the pre
idency of the State division. We we
privileged also to attend a meetii
and reception given by Fish Da
chapter with Mrs. George Wood i
hostess.
The affair*? of the chapter have be<
conducted under the administrate
of the following ladies as presiden
Mrs. J. L. McWhirter, 1901-'10; Mi
Willie S. Scott, 1911-'12; Miss Am
llames, 191.'1-'14; Mrs. A. 11. Eiso
191fi-'l(5. At the present we have s
enrollment of 4<> members who mai
tain residences in four dilfere
States. The following are now ser
ing the chapter as officers:
President, Mrs. A. 11. Eison.
First vice-president, Mrs. H.
llames.
Second vice-president, Mrs. .T.
McWhirter.
Secretary, Mrs. M. W. Chambers.
Treasurer, Mrs. W. W. Wood.
Historian, Mrs. Willie S. Scott.
Registrar, Mrs. W. O. Southard.
We hope each year to increase oi
usefulness as a chanter.
To the convention assembled in U
ion November 21-24, we send cordi
greetings.
"Hail to you mothers of glorious me
All hail to you sweethearts and wive
Honored were ye among women wh(
These noble, these true, these daun
less men
I,eft their record to your keeping."
Willie Southard Scott.
John Humes Chapter, Nov. IS, '16.
SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF
CAPT. JOHN E. HAM 1
(Written by Miss Mayme Jeffries)
('apt. John Hames, the second s<
of Lemuel Hames and Nancy Jon
Hames, was born near Jonesville, 0<
23, 1830. He was a bright, studio'
boy and, we are told, was very foi
of music. Ho acquired the best ed
cation possible that the count
schools of that day afTonkfl. I
grew to young manhood with eve
promise of becoming a useful citize
On December 9, 1858, he was ma
lied to Miss Amanda Kison, the boa
tiful daughter of Mr. F. W. Kison. (
this union two children were bor
One died in infancy, the other chi
ia Yfioa A ...... tr ?r T- :n?
?o 4uino n 11 na iiamun ui tiuiiunvuii;.
When the sound of war was hea
in the South, calls for volunteers we
made to defend the homeland from
tyrant enemy. True to the instinc
of a noble nature, he felt as all tri
men did, that he must fight for tl
liberty and rights of his country ai
State and home; that he must lea
his quiet happy home life to defei
his country's honor.
He volunteered in June, 18(51, ai
with the patriotic Pea Ridge Compan
f>th S. C. Regiment, under the galla
Col. Micah Jenkins, he left for Vi
ginia. Soon, however, on account
ill health, he was compelled to retu:
home.
Shortly afterwards a compan
known as Company B, was formed
the young men of the neighborhoo
John Hames was elected 2nd licute
ant. This Company B, 18th regime
' was sent to Charleston, where it d
good service defending the coast.
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ng CONFEDERATE MONUMENT ;
as JONESVILLE, S. C.
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he Erected by John Hames Chapter
nd 1907 A. I). First One of the Kind
is- to Have Been Erected in
ial Union County,
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rs. On May 3, 1802, the 18th regime
he was reorganized. Lieutenant Ham
nd on account of his brave spirit and ge
m- eral popularity, was chosen captain
in- Camp Guerin near Charleston, S.
The regiment was ordered to Virgin
ve -where he and his company foug
m- bravely in many skirmishes, amo
them Brand Station. He was in t
Us battle of Malvern Hill, where the e
emy was badly defeated. On th
sst memorable day, August 30, 1802, c
ise curred what history is pleased to ci
one of the greatest battles of t
ir- world. Then it was that the Southe
le. patriots faced for a second time t
lift Northern army on this gory field
ur Manassas. The 18th regiment, wi
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CAPT. JOHN E. IIAMES,
Killed at Second Battle of Manasss
ur Buried al Gilead Cemetery,
Jonesville, S. C.
its gallant Capt. Haines, under tl
command of the brave Gen. Evar
n! was in its place on the battlefiel
s! Here was waged a fierce battle ai
?n when it was over the Smith hail im?i
t- ed many of her noble sons on the alt
of sacrifice, and their life blood pour
out for the victory. No truer, brav
spirits yielded up their lives for
country's freedom than did the not
sons of the South. Anion); the nur
,ber was Capt. John E. Hames. II
JS brother, First Serjeant Charl
Hames, fell also.
At the time both were buried in t
same grave, but later their bodi
in were brought home by Mr. T. J. Fo
es ter, and Mr. N. 15. Eison and interme
*' was made at Gilead cemetery, Jonc
u* ville, S. C.
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MISS MARIE McWHIRTER,
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cf Born and Reared in Joneaville, Ixl
xl. rated at Chicora, Taught in Jones
n- ville School for a Term, leader of
nt Statea Rights Gist Chapter, the
lid Firat Children's Chapter Organized
in the County.
- I DEDICATED TO JOHN HAMES
CHAPTER, C. D. C.
(Written by Prof. H. C. Wise)
Those warriors whom ye delight to
honor,
Ye daughters of the South,
Are passing slowly o'er the stream
That divides the Now from Then,
But before they left, they fought battles,
Battles worthy of men.
They have left for us a heritage,
Those soldiers of yours and mine;
A heritage not to be lightly held,
For 'twas gained at the point of
the bayonet,
'Mid the shriek of shot and shell
O'er the wounded who died where
they fell.
'Twas gained with the tears and anguish
Of many a mother's heartf
'Twas gained from the sorrow and
sadness
For those left they know not where,
' 'Twas sorrow and suffering and
heartache and pain,
But 'twis DUTY that sent them
there.
And now "On Fame's eternal campj.
ing ground
Their silent tents are spread,"
And the Daughters guard with loving
hearts,
_! The fame so dearly won,
Giving to each the honor due,
^'1 Remembering them one by one.
On each soldier's resting place,
jn In "the bivouac of the dead"
They place a wreath of laurel,
Or of ivy green perhaps,
For theirs was the greater victory.
That came with the sound of taps.
And then, on bronze and marble,
!n* These Daughters so loyal and true,
es> Have inscribed the deeds of valor,
!n~ Of these heroes true and tried,
at So that we today may know them,
p- Who so bravely fought and died,
la,
;ht All praise to the noble Daughters,
ng Who honored our heroes thus!
he All praise to them, and honor!
m- For this noble work they do,
at It is only in loving and serving
>e- We live the life that is true,
all
These Daughters, whom we honor,
rn As they honor the boys in gray,
j10 Are building a nobler monument
Qf Than the one they build of stone;
They are building one imperishable
On the threshold of the home.
~~ ORIGIN OF THE CHILDREN
OF THE CONFEDERACY
The Children of the Confederacy
was first suggested by the Mary Custis
iJee chapter, U. D. C., Alexandria,
j Va., March, 1896.
Mrs. Mary E. Appich first suggested
the organization and she and Miss
Lloyd was the committee appointed
to organize the auxiliary. It was organized
April, 189G, by Mrs. Appich.
i The letters of incorporation were
. taken out by Mrs. Appich May f>, 1897,
I and the auxiliary named Arthur Her*
[ bert, the first auxiliary of Children of
I the Confederacy. In February, 1898,
" Miss Lloyd organized "The Mary Custis
Lee" Children of the Confederacy"
and had it incorporated, then Miss
Lloyd later organized the Jefferson
Davis chapter, U. D. C.
1 TRIBUTE TO WOMEN
BY JEFFERSON DAVIS
(From Dr. (-raven's Prison Ilife of
Jefferson Davis).
IS*
If asked for his sublimest ideal of
what women should be in time of war,
he said he would point to the dear
women of his people as he had seen
he them during the recent struggle.
,S) The Spartan mother sent her boy
hi. bidding him return with honor, carryid
ing his shield, or on it. The women
d- ui me ooutn sent iortn tneir sons to
ar return in victory or not to return at
erf all. All that they had they flung into
er the contest; beauty, grace, passion,
a ornaments. Their songs, if they had
rfe heart to sing, were patriotic; their
n- trinkets were thrown into the cruci[js
ble; the carpets from their floors were
es made into blankets for the soldiers of
their cause,
he Women bred to every refinement of
es luxury, wore homespun dresses made
is- by their own hands, their silk dresses
nt were given for army balloons; they
s- nursed the sick; they provided for the
soldiers at the front; they cared for
the orphans; they made every sacrifice;
they lightened by every art and
blanishment the furdens of war.
Y^s, the dear women of his people
deserved, he said, to take rank with
the highest heroines of the grandest
days of the greatest centuries.
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Miss Myrtle Smith, a student at
Lander college, spent the week-end
wit hher parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
R. Smith on Mountain street.
ff SKETCH OF FISH DAM CHAPTER Jj |
The Fish Dam chapter, U. D. C.,
was organized at Carlisle, S. C., by
Mrs. T. R. Trimmier of Spartanburg
and Mrs. W. B. May of Carlisle on
August 26th, 1913.
Mrs. W. B. May was elected president
and has been reelected each time,
but on account of illness, resigned and
Mrs. E. E. Fleming was elected, only
holding the office for a few months.
As soon as Mrs. May was able to
attend the meetings again Mrs. Fleming
resigned in favor of Mrs. May, as
the latter is deeply interested in the
work, sparing neither time nor energy
to make the chapter one of the best
in the State. Mrs. May is a strong
intellectual woman, a natural born
leader, and makes a most excellent
president, handling the members of
the chapter With that wisdom and good
judgment which accomplishes the best
results. The chapter was organized
with 26 charter members under the
name of Fish Dam chapter. Since
that time several have joined, and
they now have a large chapter doing
Splendid work. 32 niemhora in nil
Regular nneetinps are held the second
Thursday in each month at the different
homes and a pood literary propram
carried out, besides the business
and social features. Contributions
have been made to the Arlinpton and
Shiloh funds, also to the Winthrop's
student fund, with all dues paid up
and a nice balance in the treasury. A
medal was offered to the school children
for the best essay on "The Confederacy."
Mr. Rowland G. Hill won the medal
with a splendid paper and Mr. A. L.
Gaston delivered the medal in July
of this year, makinp a splendid address
on the History of Union County.
It has been the aim of the president
of the chapter to make the orpanization
one of real service, as well
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MRS. W. B. MAY,President
Fish Dam Chanter. Carlisle.
s. c.
as a moans for cultivating the social
life of the community. A committee
for the visitation of the sick has done
much towards cementing the members
and inspiring friendship. The members
of the chapter are united in their
praise of their faithful and accomplshed
president. They realize that
Mrs. May has the interest of the chapter
upon her heart. She is unfailing
in her efforts to advance the cause.
But for her earnest efforts, it is probable
that the chapter would at one
time since its organization have died.
Her determination and pluck, together
with her wise leadership, saved the '
day. Now there is a strong, enthusiastic
and hard-working organization
which is accomplishing much towards
perpetuating the deeds of valor, the
endurance and sacrifices made by the
soldiers of "The Lost Cause."
"AND THE COWS CAME HOME."
My father's farm was always noted
for its cattle, and it was with great
pride, in ante-bellum days, that he
exhibited the herds. I have known
him to have as many as 75 or 80.
When Sherman's army was making
the route through the State, our farm
lay directly in the path. They halted
lnnf OnAli rrV? tA l.iifnVtAw 1 ' ?
n vw uutV-UCI OC Yflrtl ivIT
beef, and took all the others. There
were .'{() cows with young calves.
These calves, they told us, we could
keep, not that we might eat them, but
I really believe they wished to distress
us, by the bleating of these calves.
Any one knows how a bleating calf
at night will disturb one's slumber,
but ;i0?it was a fearful racket that
night and no one slept. The calves
had all been caught and put in the
yard, for they were to be our coming
maintenance. Anyway, if we had
not lost sleep from destruction of
property the calves succeeded well.
Late next afternoon, such a cloud
of dust was seen down the road and
we thought, "Oh, the friends are coming
hack again." We felt sure it was,
for there was sound of hoofs on the
plaintive low of the cow, many cows,
for their calves, and ere we knew it
30 cows stampeded in the yard, and
such a lowing and bleating we have
never heard to this day. It seemed
an hour or two before each calf had
its own mother. Old Sherman and his
men had forgotten that a cow will al- .
ways return to her calf if only half
a chance is given. How they escaped
we never knew or cared.
Mrs. Sallie Rice Owen.
Mary Ann Buie Chapter,
Johnston, S. C. )
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