The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-06-24
Old Settlers Pic Mic.

Saturday last was the day appointed
for the Old Settlers reunion to be held
at Centreville. The wish to attend was
general, but the rain that commenced
in the earlier part Of the day was pre-
ventive to many. There were, however,
sufficient old settlers of Wayne county
in attendance to make the meeting very
interesting. The gathering was in the
court house, and was presided over by
Hon. Oliver T. Jones, and DR.. s. s.
Boyd working in the capacity Of Sec
rotary.
Called out by motion and unanimous
vote, Joseph Holman. aged 80, who has
been resident Of Wayne county since
1905. took the floor to give few incl
dents OF early life. This gentleman can
say that he was q member of the first
Constitutional Convention ever convened
in the State, and that he is the only
living person who took part in that
| Convention, either rs member or officer.
1t took nineteen days to frame the con.
stitution. Mr.. Holman asserted, and he
is of the opinion that it is the best one
We ever had. He not only thinks but
insists that he is the heir of the State Of
Indiana.
Hon. John S. Newman, of Indianap-
oils, was invited to make a speech. He
remarked that he was not what might he
styled pioneer. but still he came here
shortly after the pioneers. He was ex-
ceedingly pleased to see so many Of his
| friends and persons who had been his
neighbors in former years. We cannot
repeat all his interesting accounts OF
early times for want ofspace. Mr.. New
man remembered the first term of court
1 held in the county. That was in 1911,
and held under . tree in the vicirity oil
/ Richmond.
! Then arose John Peelle, born in North
Carolina in 1891, and came to this coun,
lty in 1913. In his own pleasing sty le
! he reviewed the life and habits of CARROLL
mans. Mr.. Peele's story Ct trading hi;
! pantaloons in 1918. with Thomas Wood
ward, was amusing, and elected audibl.
smiles over the room. He is still Il
\ possession of the pantaloons and wor'
them to the meeting; they are made o
white goods; the name of which is to-
bncient for US to remember. II Their
lives any other mortal in the Hoosie
State who has q pair Of bree ches fifty
eight years old. old Peelle.' CHE nam
he gives himself) would be pleased t
hear from him. Heretofore he has ex
hibited at the meetings a silver dollar
his property at the time of his marriage
but he had lost it.
Short speeches followed by Richard
Hubbard. Joseph Lewis aud Henry Shu
gard. Andrew w. Young, now engage
in writing the history of Wayne county
made some remarks respec citing tho abov
mentioned work.
Mrs. Phebe Sofield was the oldest pal
ticipator in the meeting, and she SCENE
to enjoy it as child would May part.
She is more than 1O4 years of age, an
through the noble efforts of Mrs. Nor
of this city. recently received pensiu
from the government, as the widow Of
soldier Of the war Of 1912. This age
lady resides in this city, and settled
Indiana about 1914. Mrs. c. E. Tut
gave her fire silk bonnet as a meme
rial Of friendship and regard. Mrs. s.
field went up and down the court hou
stairs with surprising activity.
In conclusion, an organization W
made, to be known as the Old Folk
Society in future. A committee, COT
prising Messrs. Hubbard, Swafford al
Boyd, was appointed to draft rules al
regulations, with . view Of permansl
Organization.
Senator Morton was in Centrevil
having come for the purpose Of attendlr
the reunion, bit he was compelled ia r
main in doors by the rough weather.
The day was we'll and instructive
spent, and it will be remembered viii
life exists We sincerely trust that tn
manner of renewing old Acquaintance
and recounting events Of other days "
he kept up until the sh-ill horn sh'
let man know that the last day has CON
Until that time there will be Gear
times" to resuscitate, and pioneers to 7
late ia les Of olden time.