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April 5, 1929
Ten Old Vets Hear Sermon
Dr. J. C. Orr Of Emory, Is Orator Of Day.
According to announcement Dr. J. C. Orr of Emory, assisted by Rev. G. A. Maiden, of Abingdon, Rev. P. P. Tabor, of Lebanon, and Rev. J. Jacqulin Ambler, of the Episcopal church, of Dante, delivered a very find sermon in Lebanon Sunday to 10 of the seventeen surviving Confederate veterans of the county. Ten of the old boys having answered the call since the annual sermon one year ago also ten widows of Confederate veterans have passed away since that time.
Following are the ones who journeyed to Lebanon Sunday to hear the powerful and inspiring sermon delivered in their honor. The list is headed by George Williams who is several years the senior of his comrades in attendance, having reached the age of ninety years; and these 90 years have rested heavily upon this brave old boy of the sixties, being almost helpless and by the aid of some one and his crutches he is barely able to walk, tho his weak, frail old voice scarcely audible to the audience, reached the throne of God in a most eloquent prayer as did also the touching prayer in the weak quavering voice of Henry Mabe.
George Williams, Chaplain, McElhaney Camp.
N. S. Dickenson, Adjutant.
Henry Mabe, Assistant Chaplain.
J. W. Bausell, Commander
B. F. Francisco
Lowry Cox
John C. Dickenson
Henry Dickenson
J. D. Alexander
B. F. Francisco was perhaps the next oldest veteran, he being also in his ninetieth year and adding the ages of he and Mr. Williams makes a total of 180 years.
The old boys were entertained at dinner at the Lebanon Tea Room.
The day was fine and a large audience assembled to hear a most eloquent sermon and the splendid music by the choir.
The audience was also treated to a beautiful solo rendered by Miss Betty Davidson, of Gate City.
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