Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-07-22
OF INTEREST TO SOLDIERS.
Grand National Reunion to be Held
nj Cincinnati.

The following invitation directed to or.
ganizations of the ex-Soldier element
throughout the country, has been re-
ceived, and will be read with interest
by all ex x.Soldiers in this section, MS else.
where:
Division, Brigade and Regiment organi-
cations, and other military and naval NO.
cieties and individuals, are invited to take
part in the Grand National Reunion, to be
held in Cincinnati. September IA, Is and
16, 1881. All will he provided with &C.
ing the three days mentioned.
The reunion will be held under the aus.
pices of the ex. Army and Navy Officers
Society, Grand Army of the Republic, Sol
dier's and Sailors Memorial Association,
German Veterans, the 9th, 9th, 9th, 10th,
2Sth and 47th Ohio Infantry Societies, LIST
and I'd Kentucky, 4th Ohio Cavalry, l7th
Missouri and 4th Battery Society, 1st Reg.
iIncnt o. N. g., Regular Army Society,
1881 and lSlst Ohio Infantry Societies,
Mex icnn Veterans and ex Prisoners of War
Societies, McCook and Schimmepfennig,
Ind. Posts, q. A. R., and such other Army
and Navy SocietiesIas may join us hereaf
ter-endorsed and encouraged by our citI.
zens of the Queen City of the West-the
Paris of America-noted for their liberal
hospitality, city unsurpassed in the Un-
ion for hotel facilities, beautiful hilltop
resorts, elegant drives, and picturesque
scenery.
The Exposltion-worldr renowned-held
in the magnificent Springer Music Hall,
with the big organ and surrounding build
ings, will be in full operation, securing TO
the visitors sight rarely to be Witnessed
of art and machinery.
The accommodations of those who desire
to camp during their stay in our midst
will he ample-having selected elegant
grounds with every facility and convenience
for reaching same. Tents will be provided
with good clean straw. A blanket over an
overcoat will be sufficient to secure good
nights lodging free Of cost Arrangements
will be made to furnish meals at low rates
with facilities for checking baggage at
camp headquarters. Circulars will he for
warded from time to time to those desiring
information, as well rs published through
the press Of the city and country when ar
rangemenls are perfected, viz: A list of
the many hotels and boarding houses de-
string guests, with price OF board and loca-
tion. Arrangements. perfected with the
various lines of railway for cheap fare.
Location regimentnl, brigade and society
headquarters. Street railroad, hack and
express fares. Program of exercises and
all other information desirable, to have the
stranger feel perfectly ut home. and that
no imposition shall be practiced upon those
who visit our city.
A grand parade will be one of the fea-
lures of the reunion. Two hundred thous
and veterans in line, marching with the
old familiar swing, i'll keeping step to the
music of the Union, will be spectacle
never to be forgotten, and sought to be
seen by many all over the country.
A galaxy OF noted soldiers will he pres
ent 10 address the multitude of soldiers
and sailors who will be present.
All who desire to attend in n body, or
as organic ';ions, wishing to secure places
for holding their reunions here, will please
address these headquarters as to numbers,
when and by what route they will arrive.
For further information please address
Col. j. G. ULLERY,
President and Chairman Elk. Com.
GEN. ii. G. KENNETr, Sec'y.