The Gurley Herald

October 10, 1912

 

Old Soldiers Fish Fry

 

There was an old soldiers fish fry at the residence of W. A. LEDBETTER, near Woodville, Saturday, September 28^th, given by R. B. JONES, J. R. LEDBETTER and S. KEEL, Jr.

 

It was a sight long to be remembered by twenty-two who witnessed the eight veterans sit down to feast on the thirty pound nice cat, trout and kid and other delicacies prepared for them and loved ones they brought with them.  The majority of their heads are silvered over with three score and ten years.  Below we give their ages and the company they served in during the war.

 

E. Maston ELKINS, age 78, Co. G 55 Ala.

J. F. ELLETT, age 76, Co. C 50^th Ala.

W. D. BUFORD, age 74, Co. E 37^th Tenn.

J. H. ATCHLEY, age 74, Co. C 4^th Ala.

S. KEEL, Sr., age 72, Col Meads 12^th Ala.

D. L. (Coon) LEDBETTER, age 71, Co. H, 49^th Ala.

W. M. SCROGGINS, age 67, Co. A 1^st Ala.

A. J. COOPER, age 66, Co. A 1^st Ala.

 

Other veteran citizens were M. M. MAPLES, Jas. T. WOODY, and J. Rob WHITTAKER.

 

We regret very much some were forgotten due to having to get up reunion on one days notice on account of saving fish.  Hope there will be no missing links in the next one.

 

J. F. ELLETT and wife were congratulated on having celebrated their golden wedding April 2, 1911.

 

After singing, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” and giving each other the parting hand the audience was dismissed by W. D. Buford.