Last Shots at Appomattox Told by North Carolinians
The article recounts claims by North Carolinians that they fired the last shots at Appomattox. It centers on Thomas Goode, 80, from Cleveland, who served in the first volunteer company raised by Captain Gus Burton and joined the 12th, never sick or wounded. It describes Goode and Captain Plato Durham at Appomattox, a tense moment as a horseman approached with a white flag, and Goode’s reported final shot before guns were laid down. General Gordon later paroled the men after cordial exchanges with the Yankees.
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Appomattox
Cleveland
Thomas Goode
Gus Burton
Goode
Plato Durham
Durham
Johnston
Gordon
Bill Dellinger
Two 19 year old gunners fire last cannon at Appomattox
Recount describes John Peeler and Laban Queen from Graham's battery firing into enemy masses at Appomattox. Queen recalls loaded guns being fired on command and Peeler promising another shot before rest when told to stop. Peele, oldest brother of county figures, later moved to Texas. Queen spoke in Shelby after Lee's surrender.
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Goode
Rev
North Carolina Methodist Conference
Cleveland County
Graham's Battery
John Peeler
Laban Queen
Queen
Peeler
Appomattox
Peele
George Peeler
Alfred Peeler
Cherryville
Texas
Shelby
Lee
West End Gossip Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Miss Rossie Edwards of Melvin Hill visits sister Mrs. Vance Gilbert. Alfred Withrow of Fort Mills S C spends weekend with father T J Withrow. Normand McDonald calls on his best girl at Rock Corner Sunday. G W Long moves his family into a new bungalow. Mrs J L Carson of Spartanburg visits Mrs C L Williamson. J P Hardin of this place spends the Fourth at Cherokee S C. H L Hyder of Charlotte spends weekend with relatives. E M Lawing visits son Charlie at Chimney Rock. Buy a Ford and spend the difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossie Edwards
Melvin Hill
Vance Gilbert
Alfred Withrow
Fort Mills
S. C
T. J. Withrow
Normand McDonald
Rock Corner
G. W. Long
J. L. Carson
Spartansburg
C. L. Williamson
J. P. Hardin
Cherokee
H. L. Hyder
Charlotte
E. M. Lawing
Charlie
Chimney Rock
Union Mills News highlights local church and community events
Rev. J. P. Hornbuckle of Gilkey preached a strong sermon at Union Mills Presbyterian Church before a large crowd. Squire C. J. Flack slowly improves after illness in Morgan township. A. A. Setzer travels to Hot Springs for health. Miss Virgie Nanney visits in Union Mills before heading to Tennessee and Oklahoma. A youth outing to Rocky Face Mountain includes a train trip to Thermal City and picnic. Rose Logan departs for Sandy Music to teach. Mrs. J. C. B. Elliott also teaches there. Postmaster C. C. Goforth travels to Raleigh for state postmasters convention. Mrs. Evelyn Walton arrives from Miami to visit family, traveling by Buick. Baraca class elects officers Frank Goforth, Edward Nanney, James Smart, Murrel J. Johnson, Will Morris Jr., Worth Morgan. adopts record system. Clara Morris teaches.
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Union Mills
J. P. Hornbuckle
Gilkey
Union Mills Presbyterian
Hornbuckle
Squire C.J. Flack
Morgan Township
A. A. Setzer
Hot Springs Ark
Virgie Nanney
Snyder
Okla
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Rocky Face Mountain
Thermal City
Rocky Face
Rose Logan
Sandy Music
JC. B. Elliott
C. C. Goforth
Raleigh
Evelyn Walton
Miami
Fla
Walton
The
Baptist Sunday School
Frank Goforth
Edward Nanney
James Smart
Murrel J. Johnson
Will Morris, Jr
Worth Morgan
Baracas
Clara Morris
Student trains for missions at South Western Baptist Seminary
A former student at South Western Baptist Seminary Fort Worth Texas trains for missionary work. An ad notes Rutherford County home of high grade Ginghams offered at below regular prices by Spin dale Store. Also rental notice for two or three rooms on East Main Street and Fore sale offer. Forest City Bus Line schedule lists stops in North and South Carolina towns. Hamrick & Co. name appears in the snippet.
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South Western Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Texas
Rutherford County
Spindale Store
East Main Street
A. W. Hardin
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Farmers Bank
J. F. Justice Surveyor
Edwards
G. W. Edwards
Edwards & Edwards
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Rutherfordton
Carpenter Building
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Stover P. Dunagan
Commercial Bank
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Harry Price
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Union Mills News
N. C. Caroleen
N. Henrietta
Cliffside
Fine Farm
Alexander
Jas. D. Link
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