The National tribune., 1883-09-13
REUNION NOTES
Brief aentien of Events Already Held or AEsut to
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battle an account of which appeared in The
TRIBUNE), and who is organizing grand ex-
cursion to that place upon the occasion Of the
next anniversary, Aprii 6 and Z. has issued q
circular which contains the following: spec
ial train will leave Peoria on the morning of
April -. Arrangements will be made with
railroads connecting with the p, d. Il E. by
which veteraDsan their friends will be brought
to Peoria from adjoining States as we'll as with
all railroad lines connecting with the p, D. &
E. at PeSin, Delavan, Lincoln and Decatur, ut
very low rates. The rouad-trip will consume
about seven days from time of leaving Peoria
a magnificent brass and string band viii ac-
company the excursion, and q grand programme
Will be arranged for the entertainment OF the
exCurs!oBists a the battlefield. What there Is
to be seen at the old battlefield viii interest
not only old soldiers, but alsoany one who takes
an interest in the old landmarks and relics of
the late war No battlefield has been so little
visited, remains III so perfect condition, and
contains so many relics as Shiloh. The cost of
the trip from Peoria and ali points as far as
and including Decatur, on the F., d. & E. rail-
way 10 Evansville and thence to Shiloh and re-
turn, will be $50 for the round trip. The cir
cular is also signed by w. II. Bates general
superintendent. These gentlemen wiIl BE- pre-
pared to receive applications fer passage some
time IN January or February next.
The executive committee of the Mercer
County Veteran Association met at the Whist
ler House. Mercer Pa, on the Ist inst, and
was called to order by Captain A. c. Grove. On
account of October I'd being Grand Army day
at Plttsburg, the time for holding the Encamp-
ment was changed from October lst, I'd, Sd and
4th, TO the Sd, 4th, 5th and 6th, commencing
two days later than previously announced.
The Mercer fair ground was chosen as the place
for holding the Encampment. The camp will
be laid out the same as a regiment, and tents
II t.As~f 4 = II
section are expected to tent together and form
company. Each company to elect its own
officers, either before Immediately after GO
ing into camp. The field officers were ap-
pointed for the first day, October 3, as follows:
n. J. Maxwell, of Grove City, Colonel; Captain
j. W. Fruit, of Delaware, Lieutenant-COlonel;
Captain w. Neyman, OF North Liberty, Major.
The First New York veteran cavalry wiz
hold their fourth annual Reunion at Bingham
ton, \. Y, October 5th, in Firemeu's hall, in
which the Tweuty-seventh New VI ork infantry
will unite and hold a grand bauquet. The
| committee have spared no pains or expense in
making this very interesting and enjoyable
OCCASION aud it is hoped that all former mem-
bers of both companies viii avail themselves of
this opportunity TO meet their old comrades
Return tickets can be had at one-third fare at
all points on the Erie, d. l.. & w and d. &
H. Canal Co.'S railroads. Comrades seeing this
| secretary, U. 4. Warner, Elmira, n. Y.
The Seventy-sixth Reunion of the Second
Ohio regiment at Steubeuville, o., on the Sth
inst, was an immeuse success, large numbers
| OF veterans and spectators being present ii ON
| Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West
| Virginia, including delegations from Columbus,
| Urbana, Newark, Pittsburg, Wheeling. At
| O'Clock procession of the Grand Army of the
| Republic Posts and the regimental organiza-
| tions marched through the principal streets,
and at night a grand banquet was held. The
| city was crowded with strangers.
| The nineteenth annual Reunion of the old
| Fourteenth regiment, Connecticut volunteers,
| will occur on Monday, September II at New
! Haven. Headquarters will be located az Grand
| Army Hall, Benedict's Building, corner of
| Church and Center streets. The business
meeting will take place at u o'clock. Com
rades can reach New Haven from all parts of the
| State BY 1130 a. and return home in good
season. +. A. Chase, corresponding secretary.
| Comrade Jacob Fink, Smithfield, H., writes
| US that the Reunion OF the soldiers Of Fulton
county, H.. as well as thatof the Eighty-fourth
| Illinois Y. l., at Vermont September 5th aud
/ 9th, was q grand success. Too much cannot be
| said in praise of the ladies OF Vermont and
vicinity for the generous manner ia which the
! Old vets were entertained. Speeches were made
| by ex-Gov. Oglesbie, Colonel Waters, Captain
| Boyd and Others. The next Reunion VIII be
| held at Pennington.
| Comrade H. NJ Parker, Blissfeld. Mich,
writes rs that the Reunion of the Lenawec
/ County Soldiers and Sailors Association and
that of the Eleventh Michigan infantry, at that
| place on the 30th ult was a grand success
| Some two thousand old soldiers ard families
parto0k of the hospitalities of Blissfeld, and
| an elegant dinner was served. Scott Pest G.
A. r., held an informal Campfire in the even
ing.
The Eighteenth Annual Reunion of the One
Hundred and Fifty-seventh New York volun-
teer infantry regimontal Association, viii be
held at Cortland Village, Cortland county, n
Y, ON Wednesday, September 18th. 1t is stated
! that Captain Gus Schleiter of Pittsburg Pa
Assistant AdjGtant-General on General Schim.
| meliennig's staff, and others viii be present.
By agreement with the Seventh Iowa infan-
try and therequest of the citizens of OskaIoosa
the time, as first announced for holding the
Reunion ofthe Eighth Iowa infantry, is changed
from October II to September 26, 1853, at which
time JOINT Reunion of the Seventh and Eighth
Iowa infantry viii be held at 0skaioosa, Iowa
The Governor of New Jersey and General,
Grant and Hancock have been invited 10 take
part in the exercises at the Reunion of the Fif
teenth regiment, at Newton, n. j., September
10 0rations viii be delivered by Senator Coch
ran and John L. Emery.
The second annual Reunion of the Tentt
Ohio independent battery of light artillery vii
take place at CedarYille, Ohio on the Sd and 4tl
of October. ]. W. Randall Cedarville Ohio, i
Secretary of the association.
The old soldiers of Jefferson county, Kansas
will hold their annual Reunion and Camp-fr
at Winchester, Kan, on the 20th and 2lst insts
Prominent speakers viii be present and gen
| eral good time is eXDertpd
The annual Reunion of the One Hundred
aud Fourth 0. Y. |. win be held in Canton
Ohio, Wednesday, October 3. A large turnou
of the surviving members is expected, and .
good time is anticipated
The surviving veterans of the Twelfth regi
ment, New Jersey volunteers, enjoyed thei
annual Reunion at Woodstown, N J., Septem
Der 4. The orator of the day was Rev. DAME
Harris, of Haddonfield.
There will be Reunion of the Tenth nIinoi
cavalry at Springfield, H., September 20 ant
q. For further information apply to John q
Springer, Corresponding Secretary, Springfield
H.
The Reunion of the Tenth Indiana infantr,
will be held at Fowler, Ind, September 10 an'
90, and not at West Lebanon, as previously an
nouneed in THE TRIBUNE.
! There viii be Reunion of the One Hundre
and Eighteenth o. V. |. at Delphos Aile
county, Ohio September 90 All soldiers ar
invited TO attend.
The date for holding the Reunion of th
! Seventh and Eighth Iowa infantry is Sentau