Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1871-09-09
n@- PoroMAc R1FLE.-According to

D@- PoToMAc R1FLE.-According to
previous notice the surviving members
of the Potomac Rifles, "a military COM
pany which was organized in this town
in 1888, under command Of the late Col.
John F. Hamtramck,l held reunion
and Picnic at Morgans Spring, on Sat
urday last, the first Saturday in Septem-
Der, and will continue to meet there up
on that day, annually, according to
resolution passed by them one year ago,
as long as any of the surviving members
are living. On Saturday last, at their
meeting, Col. Morgan kindly and cheer
fully rendered them his Spring and
grounds, for their annual meeting, for
which they feel highly gratifed to the
Col At ten o'clock the members form
ed in front of the Court House, under
command of Mr.. Joseph Welshans, and
marched to the Spring, following the
soul-inspiring music of the fife and drum,
played by Jas. w. Greenwood, Jacob
Sheetz, and Geo. w. Humrickhouse.
1t was sad but yet pleasant sight to
witness the soldierly bearing of so few
members and old veterans, yet surviving,
of one of the best drilled companies that
once was the pride of the community as
well as the State-evidencing that the
cycle ofTime is rapidly reaping its har-
vest, and that soon all will have passed
away. Mr. Daniel Cameron, being 81
years of age, and the Oldest male citizen
of our town, we observed in the ranks,
and who stepped as quickly to the mu-
sic, and kept time, as he did in the days
of yore.
Upon arriving at the Spring the mem
bers amused themselves by socially con-
versing with each other, reviewing the
past, &c, after which the well filled
baskets were emptied, and the contents
were spread upon the beautiful green
sward, when all present heartily indulg-
ed in supplying the elmer man, and all
did Justice to the occasion. The soup
was splendid, and unanimous vote of
thanks was rendered Capt. J. 7. A.
Entler for the "good taste" in which he
served it. After dinner was over the
roll was called and the following men,
bers present answered to their names -
Capt. Lewis Lucas, John Ronemous,
Geo. w. Nichols, VIM. Stephens,
Joseph Welshans, Jacob Sheetz,
Cornelius Yontz, Daniel Cameron,
VIM. Rightstine, Edward Lucas,
Isaac w. Chapline, David Conner,
VIM. G, Butler, James Greenwood,
G. A. Keyser, John ]. Napsant,
David Billmyer, j. =. "A. Entler,
Stephen Staley, Adam Rightstine
The following were the invited guests
and surviving members of Col. Harpers
Artillery Company, which was organ
lied in the year 1916, who were present
and answered to their names Elijah
Richard, Abraham Harris, W esley Bran
hall, VIM. Neill, Lewis Wysong.
A business meeting was then held by
the Potomac Rifles when the following
Preamble and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Almighty God in his Wise
Providence has removed from our midst
our late companion in arms, brother sol
der, and respected friend, GEORGE NJ
BAST, Esq,
Resoiupd That upon learning of his
death since our last meeting, we feel
deeply the loss of his family and the
community in which he lived, as well as
the loss from our ranks of SO faithful a
friend and good soldier.
Rpsoiued, That upon learning of the
death of one of our members hereafter,
that we attend his funeral, and wear the
usual badge of mourning-crape upon
the left arm-for thirty days, as q to-
king of respect and esteem to his men,
DRY.
Rssolved, That upon every recurring
first Saturday Of September, hereafter,
the surviving members assemble nShep-
herdstown, and march to Morgans
Spring, for social gathering and re-
union.
ResoiUed, That the thanks of the
company be and hereby rendered to Col.
w. A Morgan for the use ofhis grounds
and Spring.
Resoiued, That the papers of the
County be requested to publish the pro
ceedings of this meeting.
AT 3 o'clock the old veterans return
ed to town, marching to the time of the
dream and fife, well pleased with their
once more social gathering and reunion.
May they have many more such agreea-
BILE and pleasant gatherings is our earn
est desire!
pg CoNvENTIoS.-It is high time