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Page 12 the valley star June 28, 2012 YEARS AGO IN LIMESTONE COUNTY YEARS AGO IN LIMESTONE COUNTY by Rebekah Davis Limestone County Archivist Was Confederate Veterans photo made at reunion of 1889 Rebekah Davis One of the best things about my job is you never know what fascinating piece of the Limestone County history puzzle is going to walk through the door that day. On Monday, Archives patron Lakin Boyd walked in with a copy of the photo you see here, and with a question. He knew that the photo was taken at a Confederate Veterans reunion before the turn of the century, but the question was, “When” The Archives had a poor quality reproduction of the same photo, identified as the Confederate Veterans reunion of 1880, but Boyd said according to his family members, the photo was taken closer to 1888. So I did a little digging and found this article from The Alabama Courier of Aug. 29, 1889: THEY WORE THE GRAY Veterans of the Lost Cause Gather at Athens, Immense Crowd, Plenty to Eat and Speech-Making Last Saturday was a good day for all Limestone and especially the Confederate soldiers of this county-the occasion of their reunion, and there were present, as handed us by the officer of the day, Capt. Geo. King, in line 336, but this did not near the number those present for there were many stragglers. Early in the morning, just as the early streaks of the sun were beginning to show themselves, wagons filled with men, women and children were seen coming into town from every direction, and lso hundreds came on horseack and on foot, all bent on seeng the many old “verterans” that ould meet, many for the first time since the days when they last met on the field where the “dead and dying lay.” It was a sight not often seen, and many tears ran down the cheeks of the sturdy old soldier as he grasped again the hand of the man that had stood beside him in the thickest of the fight, where shot fell as hail from the enemies’ guns. They had many things to talk of and each one wanted to make the other the hero and the bravest man of the war, which they all succeeded in doing to the satisfaction of each other. Early in the morning, the splendid brass band, from Cullman, Alabama, which had been secured for the occasion, was in the court yard and sweet strains of music greeted the old soldier as he came in town and as soon as he had hitched his horse or mule, he would join the ranks over in the county’s grassy yard of justice, and such a greeting as one could see if he were on the outlook, and as each new arrival came there would be words and handshaking. As each old soldier would register his name, the editor of the Courier, who had printed about five hundred beautiful badges, bearing the following “C.S.A.”, would pin on each of the dear old soldiers showing where he stood, and it was a pleasure to see how happy it made them feel. At half past ten o’clock, the order to fall into line was given by Col. Gaines C. Smith, as well as if it had been yesterday, did they understand what it meant, and they formed a line, two deep reaching across the court yard, and then at the well-known tap of the drum, they took up the line of march and followed the band to the beautiful college grove at the Male College Grounds, where they were addressed by Gen. Joe Wheeler who many of them followed through the thickest of the fight, then following an address by Maj. E. C. Gordon, and then that great and grand man, Gen. Wm. B. Bate, of Tennessee, one of the grandest leaders of the Southern Confederacy, made the old soldiers a speech such as he alone can make. After his beautiful and able address, the immense crowd present, were invited to the long tables that were weighted down with the richest and best prepared barbecue meats and all the other things that were needful to such an occasion, and bade to help themselves, and to say that one or any of the crowd went away hungry would, we think, be to tell an untruth. There were about one hundred cues nicely prepared, and sent up to the tables. When such men as Charley Tyrone, John Owen, Thomas J. Carter, Dan Hare and Newt Hodges were at the head of affairs, all may know that it was prepared fit for the gods to have enjoyed. The pit where the meats were cooked, on Friday night about ten o’clock presented a beautiful appearance and when the scribe took them in, and found the above named gentlemen at the head of the cooking department, we were satisfied it was a success. So my question to you is: Is this the photo that was taken that day I don’t know for certain, but I’d love to. If you can answer that question, call me at the Archives, 256-233-6404, or come by and see us in the old green depot at 102 W. Washington St. And while you’re here, you might even want to take time to scroll through some of the 150 years worth of Limestone County newspapers we have on microfilm yourself! About the Archives: Limestone County Department of History and Archives Established: 1980 Staff: Archivist Rebekah Davis and Assistant Archivist April Davis. Location: 102 W. Washington St., in the 1905 L&N Passenger Depot Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Phone: 256-233-6404 E-mail: lcarchives@knology.net or lcarchives2@knology.net Web: www.limestonearchives.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ limestonecountyarchives
COOKING WITH MAMA KAYE by Mama Kaye Zucchini Fritters, mmm good What to cook with all this squash and zucchini from the garden Let’s try this Mama Kaye recipe that is very good. You will need: 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup shredded yellow squash 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 cup shredded carrots 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, or 1 cup corn muffin mix more as needed Toss zucchini, squash, and carrots with salt in a colander and drain for 15 minutes. Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, tilting skillet to spread oil evenly. Drop tablespoonfuls of the zucchini batter into the hot oil, flattening each dollop with the back of a spoon. Pan-fry until golden brown, (1 to 2 minutes per side). Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add more oil as need to fry remaining mixture. Cool slightly before serving. Have a Blessed Day! Mama Kaye and squeeze out as much moisture as possible ( I just pick up a handful of vegetable and give a gentle squeeze); transfer mixture to a bowl. Combine corn muffin mix, baking powder and paprika in a bowl. Stir in vegetables and beaten eggs until well mixed. June 28, 2012 the valley star Page 13
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