The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 26, 1988 Page: 2 of 42
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PAGE TWO - THE CHEROKEEAN OF RUSK, TEXAS-THURSDAY, MAY 26,1988
s pain
• Remembering is not easy to do sometimes.
Sometimes it is easier to forget. Psychologists
say that emotionally disturbed or depressed
persons are often treated by helping them to
remember and to face some hidden trauma or
fear which has been forced into the hidden
recesses of the brain. Thus, in remembering,
there is often healing.
Wars are unpleasant memory for most of us.
Those old enough to remember the two world
wars have mental images of boys who went
away and never returned, of families left forever
without son, husband, father. Veterans of those
wars have a keener memory of war's artocities,
of pain and torture, of fear and death. But no
rememberance is quite as painful as the
memory of Viet Nam - the recalling of a war
without victory, of a mass sacrifice of human life
for a cause to which all Americans did not sub-
scribe.
Far removed from the action, Americans
have never been able to totally comprehend the
anguish and suffering of soldiers in the
Southeast Asian conflict. Viet Nam left us
mementos, not of smiling, proud, returning
veterans of other wars, but of the frail, broken,
emotionally devastated combat victim who is
unable to find his place in civilian life. Along
with the usual scars of war -- the physical in-
juries, "shell-shock," the flashbacks, the un-
predictable moods and fears -- the Viet Nam
veteran also has to deal with misunderstanding
and rejection. America's reaction to the modern
day vet is hardly the hero's welcome lavished
on servicemen returning from other wars.
The scars are deeper, the gap between
soldier and country wider, the thrill of victory
less prounounced. No pleasant memories here.
Yet, we must remember. For as we pause to
recall the sacrifice of.ill veterans, we can learn
to appreciate their service as representatives of
our freedom. That act of service transcends all
political controversy.
Memorial Day is an important recognition of
those who "gave the last full measure of
devotion." On that day, we can look beyond the
ravages of war, beyond the broken and distur-
bed men produced by that last unpopular con-
flict, and admire the willingness, the courage
that was demanded of them to place their lives
on the line as a substitute for ours. For that, we
can afford to remember ... and be truly
grateful.
Memorial Day is not just another holiday
from our jobs. If we choose to remember, the
pain that comes will be replaced with thank-
fulness and our hearts will be healed. Please ...
don't forget to remember!
Sandy Allen
The Cherokeean
USPS 102-520
Texas' Oldest Weekly Newspaper,
Established as the Cherokee Sentinel,
Feb. 27, 1850
Second Class Postage Paid at Rusk, Texas 75785
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Sandy Allen
This Side of the Fence
The foremost question in the mind of high school
graduates must be "Am I really ready for this?" Their
parents are probably asking themselves, "Are they
really ready for this? "
The disconcerting thing about child rearing is that the
years slip away without cramming in all of the things a
parent really feels is necessary for survival and suc-
cess. My own children are years away from that
milestone, but already I feel the sands of time are taking
them away too soon and there is so much they still need
to know.
From time to time, I assess the job we are doing
with our children. Sometimes I'm delighted, sometimes
disappointed. Often, I'm forced to reconsider goals and
objectives in training...such as recently when second
son enumerated all of the THINGS be plans to own when
he reaches adulthood. Contemplating his goals made me
review what emphasis we have placed on working for
THINGS instead of working for the sake of achievement
and contribution.
One of the cornerstones of life, in my estimation, is
that life should have some worthwhile purpose beyond
the satisfaction of physical needs and appetites. To live
without giving back to humanity something in discovery
or talent or support to our fellowmen...well, that bland
existence just doesn't seem to justify the investment of
resources required to sustain life. In a simple sense, we
owe it to our ancestry and to our posterity to try to do
more in life than simply take in air and food.
I would like our children to reach high school
graduation with a sense of purpose and direction.
Whatever career or path of life they choose, it would be
my wish that they would seek to achieve rather than to
acquire.
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That would also be my request to the graduates of
1988-that they would put high on their list of goals a
desire to make some contribution to humanity. A proven
true, but much ignored tidbit of wisdom teaches that
even brass and marble deteroriate with time, but the
seed we plant in a human life will flourish forever.
Life goes on. Each year produces a new group of
graduates who leave home to seek their''fortunes.'' Let
us hope and pray that they will be fortunate enough to
find the best of life, peace, contentment and goodwill
toward their fellowmen. Only then can we hope for im-
provement in this chaotic world.
Class of '88, we congratulate you on what you have
received and what we optimistically believe you will
give for a better future for nuankind.
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The following sketch was taken from Sterling C.
Robertson's Report of Veterans in the 17th District,
April 23,1875:
"I, T. J. Walling have been requested to give an ac-
count of the most remarkable incidents that occurred
since I came to Texas. I was born in White County, Ten-
nessee, February Uth, 1811. My father's name was john
Walling, and my mother's maiden name was Ann
Chisum, daughter of John Chisum. My father moved
from White County, Tennessee to Covington, Mississip-
pi in 1818, and remained there seven years, then moved
into Western district of Tennessee, and settled in Fayet-
te County. I there grew to manhood, and married Nancy
Price, daughter of Edmond Price. Left Tennessee and
settled near Holly Springs, Mississippi, and resided
there 12 months. Left on January 8,1836 for the famed
land of Texas. After a journey of 17 days, arrived in the
town of Nacogdoches, on the 25th day of January. There
met brother Jesse Walling who had immigrated in 1834.
Also met on the same day and place, Col. Sidney Sher-
man and his troops of Kentucky Volunteers, and all of
the white male citizens who had convened to hold an
election to declare Texas Independence.
"Col. Forbes was then in authority as Alcalde, and'
required of us all, including all citizens and Col. Sher- >
man's troops to take an oath of allegiance to the State'
Government that was then in existence or any change
that should take place in the Government thereafter,
which we did-The whole town was in great excitement,
the Mexican citizens were seriously opposed to Col.,
Sherman and his troops voting in the election and would
not consent for them to do so, but Col. Sherman was very ,
much determined, and formed his men in line of battle ;
and swore, with an oath, that he had come to Texas to
fight for it and had as soon commence in the town of *
Nacogdoches as elsewhere. The Mexicans all formed in
line of battle on the west end of town, they then made a
proposition to Col. ShArman that they would be willing to
leave it to numbers, and if the whites (Americans) were
in the majority, they would consent for them to vote in
peace, provided that they would postpone the election
until the day following, which they did. The Mexicans all
collected, and most of their women dressed in mens
clothing, and made a great effort to out number the
Americans and for a time they thought they had suc-
ceeded, but after rejoicing greatly by shouting and
throwing their hats in the air, the Americans soon con-
vinced them that they were mistaken, and that the
Americans were in the majority. The Mexicans consen-
ted and the troops all voted peaceably. After the election
was over the excitement was abated. I left Nacogdoches
and settled 10 miles east of the town and remained there
until the winter of 1840.1 cleared the land and cultivated
the soil where the town of Melrose now stands. I ren-
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dered service to Texas in 1836. Was enrolled by Capt.
Rusk (do not remember his given name) was called out
by General Tom Rusk after the battle of San Jacinto to
go to the Army. I immediately armed, euqipped and
mounted myself and went as far as Nacogdoches, there
met a man by the name of McHarse who had been
discharged from the Army. Owing to the helplessness of
my family I hired McHarse as a substitute to go in my
place, which he did, and I sent him on the to Army. I ren-
dered service under General Sam Houston, during the
rebellion of V. Cordova and the trouble with the Indians.
"I served under Capt. David Muckleroy and General
Thomas Rusk and General Kelse H. Douglass. Left
Nacogdoches County and moved to Rusk County and
settled eleven miles East of the town of Henderson in the
Fall of 1841, and remained there until the Fall of 1859.
My wife departed this life May 30th, 1853, leaving me
with nine children, 7 sons and 2 daughters. I then
married Eleanor S. Hardy, daughter of Thomas and
Ruth Hardy of Bedford County, Virginina, September 4,
1854. Moved to Hill County, on the Brazos River during
the Fall of 1859.1 am now living at Prairie Valley in the
84th year of my age. Have been the father of 16 children,
nine by my first wife; and seven by my last wife. Have
now 13 living children and 33 grandchildren. My nine
children by my first wife are all married and living in
Texas. My four children by my last wife are with me,
one son and three daughters.
"I have been mercifully permitted to live to give this
brief sketch of what I have witnessed since I have been a
resident of Texas, while many worthy and much
esteemed citizens have passed from the stage of action
more competent to write of the facts during the same
period that I am. My father and brother James Walling
came to Texas in 1836. Father died March 10,1841. My
youngest brother Alfred came to Texas in 1836, and died
in Cherokee County in the summer of 1853, his wife sur-
vived him butafew days. Brother James Walling died in
Milville, Rusk County, August 1867. His widow is now
living in Bosque County, near the Brazos River. Brother
Jesse served in the campaign of 1836 and was in the Bat-
tle of San Jacinto. His oldest son John C. waswithhimin
the service, but was sick when the battle was fought. He
died in Bosque County. His widow and youngest son are
living in Bosque County. He left five children, all living
in Texas. Brother Jesse's second son Preston was living
in Hill County. He also served in Army and was in the
Cherokee fight in 1838. Served under Captain Jack Todd,
General Thomas Rusk, Douglass, and Burleson at the
tender age of sixteen.
"Older brother John and wife are now living in Cook
County near Pilot Point, enjoying good health, both up-
wards of 70 years of age. Elisha Walling, a cousin of
ours, immigrated in 1838, and was a volunteer on the
Mier Expedition and the Santa Fe Expedition, is now
living in Houston County. In common with all old
Texans, I have endured many hardships, and anxieties,
but notwithstanding all that, we all enjoyed a great
many blessings that we are now deprived of, such as
buffalo hunting, bear, deer, and turkey. People were
more united and more like brothers and sisters and
much truer to each other than they are now. The almight
dollars did not wield such an influence over the people as
it does now. I could tell a great many more things which
have transpired, but am compelled to omit them as
there will be others who can and will, in all probability,
say all that I can."
T.J. Wailing, Post Office, Prairie Valley
Hill County, Texas.
NOTE: Thomas Jefferson Walling died In 1902 in
Merkel, Texas at the age of nearly 91.
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