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ition have it of I be-mm-88 oflodi-be-tbeyuth-it we lem, ilua-y for nonBhere6 in-hica-intoId init*en-ntlytookilor-aendimy.uslyreusThebywasH.tion'iichuuu uiao tucm,General responses followed in which letters were read from Anthony Cliam-ness and Emily Cox. of Brunswick, N, C., Sarah Healton, of Whittier, Cal., M. W. Chamness, Hennessy, Oklahoma, and others. The response that followed these letters showed that they were highly appreciated. During the noon hour the supply of “loaves and fishes” seemed almost miraculous. We wonder how the ladies in these panicky days can find so much that is wholesome and palatable to our voracious appetites.The afternoon exercises were begun by singing and invocation by W. C, Pidgeon. The marriage certificate of William and Isabel Chamness was read. They were married in Providence meeting^. C., Nov. 9, 1791. The roll ot their descendents was read, showing that thev have reached the fifth generation ana number 322, 73.G per cent, of whom are living. Ella Reynolds recited “A Stray Sunbeam.” Wenlock Reynolds read a paper in which he characterized the reunion as having a broad-purpose in binding together all having the same ancestry in a broadened friendship, more extended acquaintances and in perpetuating family history. The highest resuitB will he attained when Christian love fills every heart and the advice of the Great Teacher, “abide in me and I in you,”is exemplified.Lizzie Chamness gave a “Toast” to the Chamness family. She referred in a pathetic way to the little Chamnees- boy who was stolen oft* London bridge, transported to the shores of North Carolina, sold to, a planter till he was of age to pav his passage. She gave a beautiful picture of his condition in life, worse than orphanage. But the strong English boy was not dismayed nor discouraged by their peculiar conditions. When he reached manhood’s estate he married one of Carolina’s fair daughters, and became the worthy progenitor of a large and intelligent family scattered, from Albemarle to the Golden Gate,and fill!nn nearlv evftrv itne I9tn century, ana excusea nimsen from.further speaking.Resolutions of thanks to Anthony Chamnees and H. W, Dixon for their woik in examining records in N. C. were passed. Also to the executive committee for their management of the reunion.The committee on organization reported as follows: The reunion* shall beheld annually on the second Saturday of Aug., and selected the Dalton Fair ground as the place for ’94. The officers are Mahlon Chamness, President; Jos. P. Chamness, 1st Vice-President; Henry Chamness, 2nd Vice-President; Caroline Chamness, 3rd Vice-President; Z. Hanson, correspondent sec,; A. A. Chamness, recording sec., Isabel Chamness, treasurer.The exercises throughout were interspersed with singing by the choir. At the close ail engaged in singing ^’God be with you till we meet again.” Benediction by Joseph P. Chamness. The crowd dispersed with fond anticipation of meeting again in one year.Z, Hanson.MUWhere Are We ?Ed. Enterprise:—Had we not better stop and inquire where we are ? Are we in the tnillenmm? One would conclude from the preaching and praying he hears in our churches that there is no more sin in the world. The prayers you hear are only for the peace and happiness of the. saints. They even pray earnestly for our financial troubles, but never a word for the wickedness of the land, such as profanity, Sabbath breaking, gambling, or even tne curse of alt curses, the liquor traffic, with its attendant crimes, compared with which the financial condition is but as a drop to the bucket. They cry “peace, peace, when there is no peace. Tne watchmen upon the walls, if they open their eyes, must see the sword coming, but are they warnmg^the people of the perils that are threatening our coun-“ H.A
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Richmond Enterprise
Richmond, Indiana, US
Fri, Aug 18, 1893
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