The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-09-30
PENNSYLVANIA,


7. the Reunion of the 45th Pa. will not take
place on that date at WelisbOro. When the
date OF dedication is definitely fixed due notice
will be given TO all survivors of the 18th Pa,
and the Reunion will be held ON the same day
and place.
Sept IL was great day at Easton. The Re-
union was a magnificent success. The city was
fairly overrun with people, and the veterans
were received with the greatest enthusiasm.
There was parade, in which about 40 Grand
Army Posts were represented. Fully 5000
veterans marched in line.
Joseph c. Vale. Harrisburg: A Reunion of
the survivors of the 9TH Pa. Cav. will be held
at Harrisburg Oct and G.
G.. S. Fulmer, Pittsburg: The 18th annual
Reunion of the 55th Pa. will be held at this
place Oct. 5.
The Huntingdon County Veteran Association
held their annual Reunion ut Huntington on
the 22d inst. Grand Army Posts were present
from Huntington, Alexandria, Franklinville,
McAlevy's Fort, Blapleton, Mount Union, Orbi-
sonia, Three Springs and Cassville. Addresses
were made by l.. E. Atkinson, of Mitfiintown
Col Thomas j. Stewart. Assistant Adjutant-
General, Department of Pennsylvania, and
Capt. Marks, of Lewi5tOwn.
Capt. George w. DurelPs battery held its an
nual Reunion at Reading, Pa, Sept. "a. About
30 survivors participated Besides the usual
dinner a business meeting was held, at which
the following officers were chosen: Pres, Sam
uel RhOads Philadelphia; V.-Ps, James l..
Mast and George Douglass; Sec, Horace ID.
Boone; Treas, George Hart; Managers, Will
liam S. McNair, William Gauster, John Rice,
Dillman Morley and Charles McCorckle.
The Huntington County Veteran encamp-
ment last week was attended by amultitude of
| people Thursday Reunion of the 125th Pa.
was held. Capt Thomas McCamant, of
Blair County, presiding, and permanent or
ganizatiOn was formed. A committee wassap-
pointed to visit the Antietam battlefield and
| select a site for monument on the ground
where the regiment fought. The sham battle
occurred in the afternoon. The extensive
/ grounds on which the encampment was held
| were packed with people, the number pres
ent being estimated at $1,000. The battle
was exciting the two armies being nearly bal
anced, and the contest for long time doubtful
| The roar of artillery and the rattle of musketry
| were ineessant for about an hour, when the
graybacks were routed, defeated and compelled
to surrender.
VERMONT.
The survivors of the Sd VT. will hold Re
union at st. Johnsbury Oct. 81.
WISCONSIN,.
Chas G. Cunningham. Monroe The surviv
ing members of the 9TH Wis. held a grand Re
| union at this place on the 9th and 10th inst
| hbOuI VI IhC DOso ANoANAhS hNAS b"F'
banquet at the armory and invited all thu
surviving members to DO present. Forty-thret
assembled and answered to the roll-eall, man!
coming from a great distance. Letters wer
received from others expressing regrets, anC
from our brave aud beloved brigade com
mander, Gen. p. Sidney Post. The exercise
were held in the Courthouse, where the Mayo
delivered the address of welcome. Remark
were also made by Comrades Charles Meade
| and Rob't Drake. The Reunion was a CRANE
success, and the boys parted from each Othe
with regret and sorrow.
The Ia Crosse and Lemonnier Valley Vet
eran Association has been formed 1t include
the ex- Union soldiers living along the route o
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
The first meeting was largely attended and
permanent organization effected, with +.
Veeder, President and one Vice-Presi dent frOI
each Post represented. The Hon. W. III. BLY,
ten, Of Sparta, was chosen Treasurer; Col.
+. Parker, Commander Of Parade; Thoma
McCaul, Quartermaster; j. i. Herrick, SUI
geon, and A. o. Wright, Chaplain. The fr:
, Reunion viii be held at Mauston Sept. - TO .