Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-10


with flags, while the ceiling was festoon
ed with red, white and blue bunting, hume
with evergreen. Two headlights from
the round-house, setting over the entrance
greatly increased the illumination of the
hall. Everywhere there was seen sea Of
heads. ;
At half-past seven, the promenade con
cert commenced, the crowd MARCHING
around the tables, led by the colors ane
drum corps, the band occupying the plat
form. Marshal Anderson marched TIT
daughters of the veterans, "a in number
to their positions as walters on the tables
after which the signal was given for the
crowd to get their places for supper
Rev. G. E.. Wright asked the blessing
after which, for time, there was nothing
heard but the subdued clatter and chatte
which gave evidence that the old vete
rams and their friends were once NOR,
heavily engaged, save when the bant
played patriotic airs.
The supper was an elaborate affair, tht
traditional bareback appearing on thu
individual plates, and there was a fine set
out, of poultry, with the old army beans
including fruit, nuts and confectionery
AS soon as the tables were emptied, they
were filled again, until all were served.
AS soon as supper was over, the lite
rary and musical program was announced
and the exercises commenced with the
singing of "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah,
by the chorus on the platform under the
direction of DR.. Phillips, Mrs. Lottie Cox
singing the solo.
An eloquent speech was then made by
Mr.. O. w. Shaw on "The First Gun al
Sumpter." Three cheers were then given
for Mr.. Shaw.
This was followed by the singing Of
''Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp
Ground" the solo being sung by Mrs. G.
Fl. Davidson.
Miss Della Anderson then sang the solo,
"Just Before the Battle, Mother" the
choir singing the chorus.
A. E. Christie was next called upon to
respond to the subject Fair Oaks and
Libby Prison, after which the chorus sang
Kingdom Coming" Will Willard taking
the solo.
At this time, the old flag, presented by
the ladies of Austin to the Austin SOL
diers during the war. together with the
colors of Co, G., I'd Reg. NJ N. G., were
brought to the head of the tables and
greeted by the veterans with three times
three cheers.
Nate Palmcter, of Brownsville, sang
''Sherman's March to the Sea-"
NJ. M. Trowbridge gave an interesting
account of the battle of Altoona Pass.
1t was the heroic defence of this post
by Col. Tourtellotte, that gave rise to the
popular religious song, Hold the Fort.
Capt. Trowbridge gave very minute &C
count of the whole affair, including a de-
scription of the field of battle. He also
gave some account of the military record
of Capt. Mcintyre, after whom the Posi-
was named.
j. s. Anderson then read from manu-:
Script an account of his experience in
rebel prison pens, which we will try to
publish in full next week.
The chorus then sang Tramp, Tramp,
Tramp the Boys are Marching" Doak
Catherwood singing the solo,
AS the hour was becoming late, the re-
mainder of the program was dispensed
with, so as to hear a speech from Gen.
Clusters favorite scout, ''Santee Bill,
so called, from having killed Santee
Indian Chief. He said, he left
his home in Michigan when ten years old,
and entered upon his western life of ad-
venture. He became rider on the over
land pony express, making Is miles pei
hour. Was the messenger who carried
across the plains the news of the electionot
Abraham Lincoln. At the breaking out
of hostilities came east and entered the
57th New York infantry Saw much
service as scout and spy and was capt
ured by the rebels. Spent some time in
Andersonville. After the war he went
west and saw service with Gen. Custer.
In battle, he had hand to hand en-
counter, under Clusters eye, with an In
dian Chief whom he killed, He was on
ly few hours too late to join in Clusters
last battle, and the first to come upon
the massacred army. His talk was IN,
teresting. The crowd gave him three
rousing cheers.
After Santee Bills speech the exercises
were closed, just before midnight, by
singing America" and every body went
home we'll satisfied with the time they
had spent there.
The receipts of the evening were abo vi
$3.50, and the expen ses $50. leaving
about $3.50 in the treasury,
NOTES.
The band did their best, and drew out
many compliments from the audience. !.
Henry Rogers Post G. a. r.. Browns
dale sent over ID members aud ladies.
'Star Eyes, wife Of the Scout Santee
Bill, (Wm. Seymour, was present at the
banquet. s@
Some of the young ladies had nice solos
to sing, but had to be passed by. The
public will call for them yet. .s
Santee Bill and wife were the guests
Of Mcintyre Post while in Austin, and
stopped at the Windsor House.
On the front wall was hung a photo
graph of Capt. Mcintyre, Of Co. l., with
the officers Of the 18th Regt. Wis. Vol.
The ladies and young lady walters de
serve especial mention for their efficient
services in meeting, as far as they were