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Good Friday was the 100th birthday anniversary of Robert D. Silva (seated) of Aljune, Wash. Silva was a Confederate soldier during the war between the states, but who should come visiting, with birthday greetings, but his long-time neighbor and one-time enemy, Andrew Kiser, a Union soldier veteran. They have lived on adjoining farms, a quarter of a mile distant, since 1905. Aljune is on the White Pass highway, east of Chehalis. Silva, born in Pocahontas county, West Virginia, fought for the southern cause against three of his brothers. A democrat, he long has been friendly with his republican neighbor, Kiser, who was born in Russell county, Virginia, 97 years ago come next August 5, and who offered to kick off the photographer's hat to prove how spry he is. (Chronicle-AP photo.)