"The Free Lance" Issue Apr. 1, 1904 GREERS GLEANINGS: -Two negroes "Fat" WARD and Lewis COHEN, became involved in a row over a game o' cards yesterday and "Fat" emptied his 32 into LEWIS, but fortunately not killing him. -Miss May CUNNINGHAM is visiting her sister, Mrs. Noah CANNON Jr. -Miss Pearl GOODLETT is visiting Mrs. Noah CANNON, Sr. -Misses Bessie WOOD and Bettie DARWIN went to Tucapau Sunday. -A. H. SETSLER of Tucapau was in town yesterday. -Mrs. Fred ROBINSON will be the guest this week of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. CATLETTE at Anderson. -Miss Bernice WOOD, who is engaged in teaching in Tucapau, spent Saturday and Sunday here. -N. B. CRUIKSHANK, Greenville; R. N. JOHNSON, Pickens; W. J. ROBERTS, Spartanburg, and H. A. PARSHALL of Atlanta are at the Smith Hotel today. {The top portion of this story is cut off on my copy, but has some good Confederate info} [Walnut Grove]: . . . some were permitted to return to tell the story, leaving, but not forgetting their dead comrades and teachers. The following is a list of the students and teachers who went to the war: Prof. J. H. CUNNINGHAM, killed at Chicamauga, Prof. William GRISHAM, Prof. William TEAGUE, killed, A. B. LAYTON, R. E. BREWTON, W. L. ROGERS, James KING, killed, G. R. JAMES, G. C. JAMES, David TRAIL, Jesse PENSEN, killed, Eber PENSEN, David JOHNSON, Simpson THOMAS, killed, George THOMAS, killed, Anthony SHANDS, Silas SHANDS, killed, Joe BENNETT, Ben BENNETT, Isaac NESBITT, Alex NESBITT, Alfred AIKEN, Alec AIKEN, killed, George TRAIL, killed, Columbus LANFORD, Isaac MILLER, Crawford MILLER, Wesley WEST, Robert WEST, George HATCHETT, L. M. GENTRY, Oscar EVANS, Tom EVINS, killed and Wm. R. JOHNSON. Mr. JOHNSON served as a scout under Gen. Mart W. GARY, in which capacity he gained an enviable reputation among both his comrades and his superior officers. In fact General GARY said on one occasion that JOHNSON had kept him alive for three years. Then, this is the record of Walnut Grove school in the Confederate Army, a record of which we are justly proud. In this list there are a number of officers. Most of these men were in three famous brigades, EVAN's, KERSHAW's, and GARY's each one famous for its gallantry and bravery. Much more could be said in regard to the part this school took in the war for when I get started on this subject I don't know when to stop. But time and space call for a halt. After the war the school at this place, like too many of its sister schools, relapsed into a state of inactivity and for a number of years very little was done. However, a few years ago under the leadership of O. W. HARRISON, Prof. D. E. CAMAK and other energetic men, the school was rebuilt. A large and commodious building was erected and Professor CAMAK was placed in charge as principal. Since that time the future of our school has not been a question of doubt. The work it has been doing since that time has been of the highest type which has made it the pride of out community. At present the school is in charge of Prof. Chester MOORE and his assistant, Miss Fannie WEST. It has never been in a more flourishing condition than at present and the prospects for still great strides are indeed, promising. Wm. H. KELLY Walnut Grove, S.C. March 30, 1904. GLENDALE ITEMS: -Mrs. O. H. BROWN, principal of the Glendale school, leaves today for a week's vacation. She expects to visit Anderson, Pickens and Easley. Miss Ruth BROWN will assist Mrs. TINSLEY in the school, while Mrs. BROWN is away. -Vance DARNELL of Glendale goes to Spartan Mills to take the position of second boss of the weave room. LANDRUM LOCALS: -Mrs. C. A. HANNER returned to Statesville today after a visit to her sister Mrs. N. F. CARPENTER. -Misses Elizabeth and Etta FAINE have returned from Spartanburg. -Mrs. Lizzie SEVIER has returned from a visit to Greenville. -Little Myrtle JARRETT who has been right sick with measles, is much better. EVENTS AT UNION: -J. H. MARTIN, when going to his work at the Excelsior Knitting Mills one day this week fell and broke his right arm just above the wrist. {Not local news, but interesting, just the same} LANDLORD BLACKENED DICKENS' EYE Josh Hutchins, who for thirty-five years has been the bellboy at the Galt House is down and out from a physical ailment, says the Louisville Herald. He is the most original character among the Louisville bellboys, and was in the hotel on the day that Col. Throckton had his famous sette with Charles Dickens. Dickens was writing in his room and Col. Throckmorton, a courtly southern gentleman, thought he would go to the room and see if he could not assist in giving Dickens all the comforts of the hotel. The landlord went to the room of the great writer and knocked at the door. "Come in!" said Dickens gruffly, looking up, he saw Throckmorton. "Well, what do you want?" he asked, gruffly, for he had his English ideas about the standing of the inn keeper. "I thought I would ask if there was anything I could do for you." "No! not a d-n thing!" Dickens answered, churlishly, not looking up from his writing. Col. Throckmorton was growing heated about the collar at this time. However, he thought he had been misunderstood and again he asked Dickens if there was anything he could do for him. "No, didn't you hear?" answered Dickens, growing excited and gazing at the landlord as if he were a bellboy. "If there is anything I want I'll ring for it. You can go." That was enough. Col. Throckmorton walked quickly over to Dickens, grasped his coat collar and pulled him out of the chair. Dickens' manuscript fell all over the floor and the ink spattered on the carpet. He was game, however, and the men fought all over the room. "Dat Mr. Dickens were no gem-man" said Josh, recently, in telling about the occurrence. "And how de Cunnel did black his eye." [starts as Throckton then changes to Throckmorton] DUTCHMAN DOINGS: -Sam LAWSON of Cross Anchor visited relatives at this place Sunday. -W. Y. STEWART was in our community on business one day last week. -Rev. Mr. WATERS filled his regular appointment at Mr. Lebanon Church last Sunday. -Mr. and Mrs. W. N. JONES has a newcomer at their house. It is a boy. -E. W. TUCKER visited his father L. B. TUCKER, of Caldwell in Union County, one day last week. -Mrs. Winder SMITH is not expected to live. -Whippoorwills are now giving their warning notes to the farmers, reminding him that it is time to plant corn. ROEBUCK REPORTS: -John T. FOSTER came home on a furlough from the United States navy Sunday and returned to his post today [Mar. 30]. -The young folks enjoyed an evening party at J. M. SWITZER's last Thursday evening. Free Post Lisa

----- Original Message ----- From: <Toomean2@aol.com> To: <SCSPARTA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 5:43 AM Subject: [SCSPARTA] "The Free Lance" Issue Apr. 1, 1904 some Confederate info "The Free Lance" Issue Apr. 1, 1904 Thanks for publishing the names of the confederates of Walnut Grove. I have annotated each name with the data I have. I hope this will help someone to better identify a relative. I also hope that many of you will have additional information about these people and pass it on to me. My objective is to gather as much information as I can about the men of Spartanburg District who fought in the War Between the States or as I prefer to call it the Civil War. {The top portion of this story is cut off on my copy, but has some good Confederate info} [Walnut Grove]: . . . some were permitted to return to tell the story, leaving, but not forgetting their dead comrades and teachers. The following is a list of the students and teachers who went to the war: Prof. J. H. CUNNINGHAM, killed at Chicamauga, (Joseph Henry Cunningham, 3rd SC Inf., Co. C. Mortally wounded 10/31/63, Chickamauga. Born 1834) Prof. William GRISHAM, (I do not have him in my data.) Prof. William TEAGUE, killed, (Not in my data.) A. B. LAYTON, (A. Baxter Layton, 3rd SC Inf. Co. K) R. E. BREWTON, (R. Eber Brewton, 6th Cav., Co. H) W. L. ROGERS, ( Have a Washington,, a William Edgar, William simpson, but no W. L.) James KING, killed, (Have a Joseph H., KIA, 2nd Manassas, but no James.) G. R. JAMES, (Gillison R. James, Holcombe Legion, Co. A) G. C. JAMES, (Have a Gamaliel W. who was KIA and a Granville B. but no G. C.) David TRAIL, (David M. Trail, Holcombe Legion, Co. A, b. 1841 and d. aft 1910.) Jesse PENSEN, killed, (Jesse PINSON, Jr., Holcombe Legion, Co. A. KIA 11/7/64, Petersburg, VA, buried at Blansford Cemetery, Petersburg. Wife, Mary P. Walker.) Eber PENSEN, (Eber PINSON, Holcombe zLegion, Co. A. B. 1839 and d. aft 1909.) David JOHNSON, (At least 3 possibles, David A., HLA; David F.. and David Johnston. Probably David A. in Holcombe Legion.) Simpson THOMAS, killed, (In Holcombe Legion, Co. A, KIA Hatcher's Run, 3/29/65) George THOMAS, killed (George W. thomas, Holcombe legion, Co. A, KIA Petersburg, VA, /27/64. Born 12/10/28 Anthony SHANDS, (In 3rd Inf. Co. D. Born 1842. Silas SHANDS, killed, ( In 1st Hagood's Inf., Co. H, KIA 2nd Manassas, 8/30/62. Born 1844. Joe BENNETT, (Joseph W. Bennett, ?Light Art. Born 6/18/40, d. aft 1910. Wife, Mary L.) Ben BENNETT, (Benjamin Wofford Bennett, ? Light Art.. Born 6/18/46, d. aft 1910.) Isaac NESBITT, (Isaac J. Nesbitt, 2nd Cav. Co. E, b. 10/1/34, d. 4/2/1909. Buried Nazareth Presbyterian church. wife, Margaret.) Alex NESBITT, (Alexander J. Nesbitt, Palmetto Sharpshooters, Co. D, MW Fort Harrison, 10/15/64. Born 1842.) Alfred AIKEN, (In Holcombe Legion, Co. E. Born 1846.) Alec AIKEN, killed, (Not on my list.) George TRAIL, killed, (George P. Trail, Holcombe legion, Co. A. Died POW, Point Lookout, MD. Born 1845.) Columbus LANFORD, (Not on my list) Isaac MILLER, (Isaac Snoddy Miller, Holcombe Legion, co. A. Born 11/4/42 aand d. 1920. wife, Sarah S. woods Crawford MILLER, (Not on my list.) Wesley WEST, (In Gist Guards, Co. A. Robert WEST (Robert J. West, 1st Orr's Rifles, Co. E. Born 11/13/46, d. aft 1910 George HATCHETT, (Not on my list.) L. M. GENTRY, (I have an M. L. Gentry, 5th Inf 2nd Co. K ) Oscar EVANS, (Have an Oliver but no Oscar) Tom EVINS, killed (No Evins and no Tom Evans) Wm. R. JOHNSON. (William R. Johnson, 3rd Inf. Co. B. wounded twice, foot amputated. Died after 1907. Drawing pension in 1889 for lost foot.) Mr. JOHNSON served as a scout under Gen. Mart W. GARY, in which capacity he gained an enviable reputation among both his comrades and his superior officers. In fact General GARY said on one occasion that JOHNSON had kept him alive for three years. Then, this is the record of Walnut Grove school in the Confederate Army, a record of which we are justly proud. In this list there are a number of officers. Most of these men were in three famous brigades, EVAN's, KERSHAW's, and GARY's each one famous for its gallantry and bravery. Much more could be said in regard to the part this school took in the war for when I get started on this subject I don't know when to stop. But time and space call for a halt. After the war the school at this place, like too many of its sister schools, relapsed into a state of inactivity and for a number of years very little was done. However, a few years ago under the leadership of O. W. HARRISON, Prof. D. E. CAMAK and other energetic men, the school was rebuilt. A large and commodious building was erected and Professor CAMAK was placed in charge as principal. Since that time the future of our school has not been a question of doubt. The work it has been doing since that time has been of the highest type which has made it the pride of out community. At present the school is in charge of Prof. Chester MOORE and his assistant, Miss Fannie WEST. It has never been in a more flourishing condition than at present and the prospects for still great strides are indeed, promising. Wm. H. KELLY Walnut Grove, S.C.March 30, 1904. I count 34 names and I can identify 24 of them. As can be seen my data is quite fragmentary. I will have to relook and see if I can identify the 10 not on my list. Hope several of you out there can benefit from this and can also add to my data base. Contact me at kenbelc@attbi.com Thanks Ken Belcher