By Charles M. Hughes
An interesting story came up at Robbie Lee Hughes' 85th birthday
party. She was born on March 5, 1912 which was the day Bedias
burned! Kelly was sent to get Doctor Barnes and Papa (H. A. McAdams)
to come to Edgar and Mary's house as Mary was going to deliver
Robbie Lee. Papa sent the boys (Kelly, G.B., and John Gayle) to his
house to stay until the baby was delivered. When the fire started,
all went to the town to see the fire (Horace, Vernon, Joe, etc.),
leaving the kids alone with the women of the house. This upset Papa
because the fire was getting out of control, and the wind was
spreading it toward the home place. He issued orders for them to
take the women and kids to the creek and for them to get into the
creek until the fire was under control. This made a memorable birth,
don't you think?