The National tribune., 1886-09-16

Jones' in beautiful address, babe the veterans
welcome. Adjt Jacob Reasoner, of Reasoner,
Kan, in feeling language replied In behalf of
the 36th. Then followed rally Round the
Flag" by the Silver Cornet Band, and q song
by the choir Of the GAR. Post. Commander
Irvine DUNCAN, of Francis Smith Post, GAR,
off Jackson delivered an address at once cru
dite and eloquent, yet replete with pathos and
humor. Comrade A. B. Holcomb was intro
duced by Gen. Devol as the "wag of the regi-
ment, who, by his jokes and drolleries, kept
the regiment in good humor in the long and
dreary marches" Gen. Crook was then called
out and made a little speech which was roundly
cheered, and Comrade Elisha Bradshaw, of
Pomeroy, o., spoke next. Gen. Devol then in
trOduced Mrs. Gen. Crook as "the new recruit"
the boys had not seen. Mrs. Crook received q
very fattering ovation. Col. w. s. Wilson
then carried the house with q speech. Hon.
III. s. Bundy, father-in-law of Gov. j. b. Fora
ker, of Ohio, was introduced as the friend of
| the regiment in its hour of darkness and trial.
| Mr.. Bundy's remarks were of very high or
der and were well received. A permanent or
ganization was effected by the election of the
| following officers: Gen. Hiram F. Devol, of
Kansas City, President; Col. W. 8. Wilson. of
Athens, o., Vice-President; Lieut. l.. Hawk,
of Athens, o.. Secretary; Maj. t. s. Mathews,
| of Jackson, o.. Treasurer; DIR. John L. Booth,
of Hartwell, o., Historian of the regiment.
Athens, o., was selected ss the place for the
| Reunion next year.
John b. Wilkins. Dell Roy: The Reunion Of
the 9Sth Ohio, held at Leesville Sept. 2, was
| attended by more than 900 ex- Union soldiers,
| and 10000 people witnessed the sham battle.
| The following officers were chosen for the en-
suing year President, Capt. E. A. Parrish;
Treas, DIR. McCauley; Sec, Jacob S. Kennedy /;
Vice Presidents-Edward Blinn, of Jefferson !;
Jas. Moore, of Harrison; w. A. Pittenger, Of
| Tuscarawas; j. b. Van Fossen, of Carroll, and
Col. c. l.. Poorman, of Belmont Counties.
Fl. III. Fast, Holgate: The Reunion of the
6Sth Ohio, held at Holgate on the I'd inst,
drew together about 80 old comrades. A very
pleasant time was passed, and the boys parted
with many expressions of good will and the
determination to meet at the same place next
year.
The 1st Ohio III. A. held Reunion at Attiea
on the Sth. About 200 soldiers and 1000 other
people were present. Lester Sutton delivered
the address of welcome, which was responded
to by Rev. Horace Place, of Greenwich. Hon.
George E. Seney delivered an able address, and
the whole occasion was a success.
The fourth annual Reunion of the 55th and
18th Ohio was held at Sycamore Sept.7 About
5000 old soldiers and citizens were in attend
ance. 1t was the largest Reunion held by these
regiments since the war. Both regiments were
commanded by COL John G. Lee, who was pres
eut and delivered very enthusiastic address.
The survivors Of the 51st and 60th Ohio held
Philadelphia, on the 7th inst. and the occasion
was one Of rare enjoyment to the boys.
The 18th animal Reunion of the fifth Ohio
was held at Xenia on the 1st inst. An address
was made by DIR. A. II. Brundage, which was a
very able effort. The following officers were
elected: Pres. DIR. S. g. Stewart, Centerville
V.-P., Capt. w. F. Armstrong. Cincinnati; Sec,
John NJ smalley, Springfield; Treas, J. w.
Smith, Jamestown.
The annual Reunion and picnic of the Regu-
lar Brigade. Fourteenth Corps, was held at Co
lumbus sept. l and 2 aud the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Pres, David
Lakin; V.-P., c. w. Harrington; Sec. and
Treas, E. G. Beach; Rec. Sec, G.. w. Smith
Color Bearer, j. F. Moore; Drum Major, Luciut
Watson; Chap. T. w. Brake.
A. Mullen, Van Vert: The survivors of the
10th Ohio will hold their Reunion at New
Salem Sept. % and %.
The sixth annual Reunion of the 115th Ohio
was held ut Meyers Lake, Canton, o., Aug. 81
PENNSYLVANIA
The 96th Pa. held Reunion at Pottsvill'
Sept. ii. the occasion being the 9th anniver
land, in which the regiment participated anC
lost heavily.
VERMONT
The Reunion of Co. 1. 4th VT, was held a
BrattlebOro Sept. III. The Windham County
Veteran Association met on the same day.
The Orleans County Veteran Association hell
its annual meeting on the fair grounds at Bar
ton last week three days, which was largel.
attended by members of the GAR. and othe
citizens The time was pleasantly spent il
military exercises Campfres, martial music
and addresses.
Reunion of Co. /, 11th VT, was held a
Northfield on the 18th inst.
WISCONSIN,
The Reunion held recently at Oshkosh was
great success that town itself being PARTICULAR!
interested in the Iron Brigade for the reason
that il supplied one company-Co. Z, I'd Wis
This company was organized April Is, 1861, ant
was mustered in the following June with Cab
BOuck as Captain, John Hancock First Lieu
, tenant and H. Il. Jackson Second Lieutenant.
, The Encampment at Lake Geneva Sept. l.
, and 5 was very largely attended. Among tn
Posts in attendance were Burlington Veteran
, Post, Elgin Post, and Posts from Howard, Nil
ton, GAINESVILLE. Richmond, and other place:
Among those present were Gen. Lucius Fair
child, Gov. Rusk, and others.
, A Reunion of Cos. b and of the 22d VII
was held at Beloit Sept. 2.