The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-08-25
Reunion of Veterans.

Reunion of Veterans.
Wanted, ten thousand people 10 attend the
Reunion Of Veterans al somerset on Friday.
September 18th, the twenty-fourth a%Dniver-
sary of the battle of Antietam. which prom
ises 10 be an event in the history of the town
that will bring together more old soldiers
from this and adjoining counties. than were
ever before seen within its limits at any one
time. Although twenty-five years have
elapsed since the first gun was fired on
Sumlter, the survivors of those who paTtici-
pated in the great conflict VI 81 to '65 are
many IN number time having dealt gently
with the nations defenders, and a %roIl-cail
from the Atlantic 10 the Pacific, and from
tin. lakes 10 the gulf, will demonstrate the
fact that a round million, and more. ofthose
who stood shoulder to shoulder, like a stone
wall, between the old flag and its enemies,
would answer TO their names. But a small
percentage of this vast host will be in attend
ance ON the occasion named, yet 10 those
who do attend we are safe in extending a cor
dial welcome, and all viii be received and
provided for in Il manner that il characters
tie of the hospitality of the fair ladies and
frosty sons of thunder of Somerset county
therefore the invitation goes out into the
valleys, and up into the hilltops and heights
| Of the A~lieghenies and LaurI Hill, 20 roll
in. tumble in, and get in amy way you can to
assist in making this what it will be, the
grande,t day in the history of the county.
r ~ rS-a
there was present an assemblage Of people
variouSiy estimated at from 6,ts0 10 $500,
but the figures for the coming event are not
placed lower than 10000, and may reach
f5,90e which, together with a procession of
veterans extending in Il line from Gravel
| Hill to the Diamond. will be a grand sight 10
behold. and long to be remembered by those
who witness il. Among the curiosi-
ties necessary for the proper celebri-
ton of the day. there viii be in use the
improvised car wheel cannon, invented
by W. Stonebraker and II. G. Cunningham,
and successfully fired by them On Cemetery
Hill one wear ago, when the remains of Gen.
Grant were laid At rest in Riverside Park,
New York City.
A committee of X. P. Cummins Post No.
30, consisting of A Davis, H. F. kncp-
per. andJ NJ. Cook. together with a number
of subcommittee, are working with a Will.
and not u stone will be left unturned to make
the preparations necessary to success.
The B. & .. X. h. ca. will run excursion
trains from Johnstown, Connell,yille, Union
town. Mt. Pleasant. Berlin. Salisbury and
Cumberland. upon the arrival Of which a
procession will be formed ut the depot. and
after a parade through the main thorough
fares of the town, the march will be contin-
ued one-half mile east of town 10 koontzs
grove, where a sumptuous free dinner Will
be given all members of the Grand Army,
veterans, organized Sons of Veterans, brass
bands and drum corps and should there
he an over-abundance of commissary sup
plies. the multitude will he invited To partake
thereof.
Department Commander ]. b. : Goblin
and Adjurant General Stewart are booked
for speeches. and invitations have been ex-
tended 20 Generals sherman. sheridan, Lo-
gan, Slocum, and Governor Partison, two or
more of whom may be present At the bead
of the Committee ON Finance + Capt. G. J.
Harrison. who will see that the required
funds are secured for the payment of debts
incurred ON Commisariat. Capt W II. San
ner, who viii have ample room for the sior-
age Of good things calculated to make the
veteran overflow with fullnes; m Dectad-
ton. Capt. VIM. NJ. Schruck. vino viii Soe
that poles and arches are erected and the
town decorated with flags and bunting TO
make all feel cheerful ON Music. Lieut..
Geo. III. Love, who will see that it j. disbel
out in quality and quantity To tickle the ear
of the masses, and ON Grptmds. :. V. Conidr
john IL. Huston, who will add To the nata-
raj beauty of the grove such artificial ina
provenients u viii serve To make all COM
foriable and happy. Posters are ieins sS,t
cut this week. and the program will appear
al an early day.
LArEg.-After due consideration ON the
part of the committee, advised by the Po-t.
it is thought expelient AMI best for all COM
cerne,i not to use the koontz grove. ihers-
fore the dinner will be given IN the CONT
House lawn, aud the town will b. in eondi-
ton TO furnish shelter, provisions and hotel
accommodations to such part Of the multi
tide a. may desire il.
MANAGES I