The National tribune., 1886-12-09
REUNIONS.
ILLINOIS,

ILLINOIS.
c. E. Bassett. Austin. wants the addresses of
every member of the 12ith ILL.,, with a view to
holding a Reunion in the near future.
INDIANA.
j. w. Miller, Kendallville: The first annual
Reunion of the Tooth Ind. was held at this
place Nov. %, the anniversary of the battle of
Mission Ridge, which was a very enjoyable
gathering. An organization of the regiment
was perfected.
IOWA.
The Reunion of the 9th Iowa and Sd Iowa
battery, at New Hampton, was grand success.
The commOdious courthouse was packed each
session with old soldiers and patriotic citizens.
1t was decorated from top to bottom by the
Woman's ReliefCorps. Names of few of the prin-
cipal battles the regiment and battery partici-
pated in were posted in all parts of the build
ing. The fine cornet band of New Hampton
furnished music, while delegation from the
old drum corps showed that they had not for
gotten how TO wake the boys up. The address
of welcome was made by Commander Kellogg of
A. r. Morton Post, and was responded TO by w.
ID. Thayer Adjutant of the association. There
were no present, but what they lacked in
numbers was made up in enthusiasm. Col.
David Carskaddon was elected Colonel for the
ensuing two years, Frank NJ. Axtell, Quarter
master, and w. ID. Thayer, Adjutant.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
J. f. Fenner, Rochdale: The veterans and
their families of Leicester met at the residence
of James f. Finner recently There was a good
attendance, although the weather was stormy.
Welcome was extended by Serg't j. b. Winch,
who stated that the object of the meeting was
to enjoy few hours OF social intercourse and
a renewal Of former associations which had been
formed during their service In the army. The
object of this Campfire or Reunion is to see If
g.
meeting once year and enjoying the same
with our families and friends. 1t has been said
that Leicester responded nobly for the war.
Her sons followed the flag faithfully, and now
are anxious and hope to enjoy the fruits Of peace
and victory. Our numbers are being diminished
as the years advance, and in the course of time
our comrades will have passed away, and no
one will be left to tell the story of the war. Let
US try to keep alive the campfire and recount
the services of the boys in blue, not forgetting
those who have gone before. After few re-
marks the Leicester Veterans Association was
formed and the following officers elected: Pres,
John F. Kebler; Y.-P., James Z. Fenner; Sec,
Miss Bertha Adams. collation. was served.
The kindness of Comrade Fenner and family,
assisted by Serg't j. b. Winch in arranging for
this meeting, was duly acknowledged.
NEW YORK.
The survivors of the 4th N. Y. Fl. A. held a
heuulOu dt NdDauudlRud ItCcuLly Js Js VII
Intyre, President of the local organization at
Rochester. was made temporary chairman, and
the following officers elected: Pres, III. Il. Rich
mond, of Churchville; Secs, III. G.. Kirk, of
Phelps; G.. 8. Farwel, of North Chilli. The
address of welcome was delivered by L. O..
Parkhurst, which was responded TO by the
chairman. III. G. Kirk was appointed to pre-
pare history of the 4th N. Y. II. A. The fol-
lowing committee of one from each company
was appointed to assist tfs-Historian in secur-
ing the necessary data for the work: Co. A, e..
III. Warner, Canandaigua; Co. Il, Peter Pear,
Brockport; Co. G, G.. s. Farwell, North Chilli (;
Co. ID, +. S. Cooley, East Bloomfield; Co. f,
William II. Burt, New York city; Co. f, j. w.
Hildreth, Mills Mills; Co. g, William Knower,
New York city; Co. III, Erastus ID. Adams,
Middlesex; Co. /, III. A. Richmond, Rochester
Co. X, Seward F. Gould, Avon; Co. l., Michael
Fitzpatrick, Rochester; Co. NJ, Chas III. Robin
son, Rochester. Addresses were made by Nor
man K. Martin and III. G.. Kirk. A banquet
was held in the afternoon, after which the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Pres, 5. +. Gould; V.-P's, III. +. Rich
mond, J. w. Clark, T. G. Parkhurst; Cor. Sec,
III. c. Kirk, Phelps; Rec. Sec, G.. S. Farwell,
North Chill; Treas, A. E. Cooley. Executive
Committees. F. Gould, John +. Phillips. j. j.
Mcintyre, j. w. Clark and t. G. Parkhurst.
| Addresses were made by Col. Gould and l.. z.
Thompson. A vote of thanks was rendered the
| speakers, the comrades in Canandaigua for their
| entertainment, and Comrades Farwell and
Phillips, who were largely instrumental in eff
| fecting tho Reunion. Mr.. Parkhurst exhibited
a fragment of the regimental colors torn from
the staff and saved from capture at Ream's Sta
ton, to which he paid glowing tribute. A
resolution was adopted authorizing the Secre-
| tary to forward an account of the proceedings
of the meeting to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
for publication. The next Reunion will be held
at Avon Oct. II, 1887.
| OHIO.
The Executive Committee of the 95th Ohio
Association has called Reunion of the regi
ment at Columbus, to be held Dec. 10 and l6
| the anniversary of the battle of Nashville. AL
survivors of said regiment are requested to al
once forward their pOstOtlice address to j. III
Rees, Secretary, Columbus, o.
| PENNSYLVANIA.
The 99th Pa Veteran Association will hold
its annual meeting at Boyds Hotel, Philadel
phia, on Monday evening, Dec Is, and cele
brate the 24th anniversary Of the battle o
| Fredericksburg.
The annual Reunion of the 131st Pa. will b,
held at -Williamsport, Lycoming County, OF
Tuesday, Dec H.
A meeting of the Survivors Association, s2l
Pa, will be held at Philadelphia on Sunday
| Dec. 10.
The Survivors Association OF the 114th Pa
will hold their Reunion Monday evening, Dec
13, at Mennerehor Hall, Philadelphia.