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the Eagle Vol. 7, No. 1, April 1982 Federal Camp At Harpers Ferry rc : ce pee ee — eee : ee Hermes fe - ape eet - % RELAXATION AMID CONSTANT VIGILANCE — The city of Harpers Ferry, Va. has been the scene of beginning of the war, frequently changing hands as one side leaves and the other takes over. The Federal forces, now in occupation of the area, have been constantly : considerable conflict since the the Rebel raiding parties from nearby areas. For Sale: LARGE COLLECTION OF CUT GLASS. Some signed pieces. From a 2-year collection. The AMERICAN BRILLIANT PERIOD. Please contact and see at BRADY'S ANTIQUES (see our map). I WILL BUY old military items, postcards, letters, old toys, almost anything old and amali. Please eall Stan Hadden, 535-2259. eg eB © SPARKS,FROM THE CAMPFIRE “JOE PARSONS, THE MARYLAND BOY JOE ENLISTED IN THE FIRST MARYLAND REGIMENT, and was plainly a “rough” originally. As we passed along the hall we first saw him crouched near an open window, lustily singing "I'm 4 bold soldier boy", and observing the broad bandage over his eyes, I said: What's your name, my good fellow?" Joe, sir,” he answered, Toe Parsons". "And what is the matter with you?" "Blind, sir, blind as a bat.” "In battle?" “Yes, at antietam; both eyes shot out at one clip.* Poor Joe was in the front at Antietan Creek, eid a miuag ver. ued passed directly through his eyes, across his face, destroying his sight forever. He was but 20. years old, but he was as happy as 4 larkt "It is dreadful,” I said. I'm very thankful I*m alive, sir. ha’ been worse, year see,” he continued. he told us his story: "I was hit," he said, “end it knocked me down. I lay there all night, and the next day the fight was renewed. I could stand the pain, yar see, but the balis wes fiyin’ all around, and I want- (PLEASE SEE JOR PARSONS on page B9-/ Tt might 4nd then ee name eee oe UBELLE-HAUS PATCHWORKS / - Pins TEBBY—BOLIVAR RARPERS FERRY, WEST VIRGINIA P. 0. BOX 133 25425 WELCOME TO HARPERS FERRY AND BOLIVAR VISITORS! 4fter the difficult winter months it is a i genuine pleasure to escape into the outdoors and 4 wander around this truly historic area. Many of : our visitors probably are not aware that this erea includes two small towns: Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, shering the same main street, postoffice, fire and ambulance services, water, atc. You mst visit the Lower Village and enjoy the restored portions maintained by the National Park Service. But by all means drive up the big hill and browse and shop among the many pleasant other attractions. PLEASE SEE OUR MAP ON ANOTHER PAGE. There are three points of entry €=— onto Washington/High Street. Antique shops, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, dentist, art galleries, restaurants, hotels, KOA campground, grocery stores, auto repair and wrecker service, gasoline stations, patchwork and quilting supplies, pewteramith, gift shops, etc. Above all, we have some of the friendliest folks you will meet anywhere. So please come and visit us -- our map will tell you where we are ~~ 6th ANNUAL BLUE RIDGE QUILT SHOW. KOA KANP- GROUNDS, - . . May 7 & 8 -- 9 to 3. May 9 --9 to S $1.50 donation. Demonstrations. Raffle. Boutique. A PRAYER FOR TODAY AND EVERYDAY May all men set aside prejudice and selfishness, And put their minds and efforts together for a common cause ‘That will benefit all; one law for all men. --Contributed by Ralph Stutler, Huntington. HOW do you catch a unique cat? (Unique up on it). HOW do you catch a tame cat? (Do it the tame way). "I SUPPOSE YOU HEARD OF THE GREAT VICTORY we gained here a few days ago. The steamer Vir- ginia opened the Blockade at the mouth of the James River. She went down in the evening whith several others and sunk the Cumberland & Con- gress. We set fire to the Cumberland and the pow- der magazine exploded about 12 o*clock in the night. the Virginia to. .. . We could see the whole action from where we are camped. . . . some 300 prisoners our loss was 20 killed & wounded. « « e Send your letters to me in care of Capt. Prouffe, Co. "BY, Sth La. Regt, Williamsburg, Va.” ---Above are excerpts from letter written March 17, 1862 by soldier of famous Louisiana Tigers (Hays* Brigade); can be bought at Red Bull Antiques (see our map). THEY MOST HUNGER IN FROST WHO WILL KOT WORK IN HRAT. TO DREAM of dandelions, if gathered, is ominons; to see a large bed of them indicates you have many new enemies forming, if in love be sure your sweetheart is playing false. OF BEING IN THE DARK and unable to find your way denotes thit the dreamer shall be blinded by some passion and much _ftroubled. OF DOGS, if they fawn and fondle upon | you, it is a lucky omen; if they anar] and bark.” ab you, then depend that enemies are secretly - ‘ ~ endeavoring to destroy your reputation and: ~ gis happiness. ee On Polk St. Used Auto Parts 24-hour heavy & light duty towing COURTNEY AND SON Free Intercom Service. Owner | Dial: 535-6352 or 535-6353. SEE MAP. Consignments Welcome. Thursday thru Sunday, 10 - 5 0.B. 107, Harpers Ferry,W.V. 20485 Y m\Pr QUILTED CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. TLLOWS, WALL HANGINGS, QUILTS. .