The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-07-12
REUNIONS.
ILLINOIS,

ILLINOIS
James Van Houtin, Secretary, Vermillion:
The survivors of the 9TH Ill. Cav. hold their
annual Reunion in October at Quincy. / want
all comrades who are not registered to send in
their address, and would also like to hear from
the Committee on Reunions
INDIANA.
J. II. Van VaIkenburg, Upton: The sur
viyors of the 5lth Ind. will hold Reunion at
Bethany Park, Sept. 26 and q.
IOWA.
f. B. Kerr, Secretary, What Cheer: The sur
yiyOrs Of the Both Iowa viii hold their 9Th
annual Reunion at Birmingham, on Aug %
and %. The railroad rates will be on the GER
tificate plan, you taking receipt for full fare
going which, with certificate of attendance,
will entitle you to return ticket st one-thiTd
rate. Persons coming on the c. r., & p. r. Il.
viii 60 TO Llbertyyille or Mt. Zion, where, on
the first day, they will be met by teams to take
them to Birmingham. All members of the regf-
ment seeing this notice and not knowing that
their names are on the rolls of previous meet
inEs, are requested to send NAME company and
postoffice address to me, as l want a full roster
Of living members, if possible. If any deaths
have occurred during the past year please re-
port them.
KANSAS
J. H. Springer, Shickley, Neb.: The veterans
Fair Grounds. which was greatly enjoyed by
al present. The exercises were very interest
ing, speeches being made by Col. d. r. Anthony
and Others.
MICHIGAN.
Charles Dean, White Hall: The Encamp-
ment of the Muskegan Soldiers and Sailors
Association viii be held at North Muskegan
Aug. p. % and 24. All old soldiers and sail
ors of Muskegan Co. are expected to be pres
ent, and cordial welcome will be extended to
visiting comrades Woman's Relief Corps and
Sons of Veterans.
NEW YORK.
The Reunion Of the survivors Of the old Both
y. Y. occurred at Poughkeepsie June %, the
announced parade being made in a pouring
rainstorm, and was witnessed by throngs of
spectators. The commands participating in it
included Hamilton and Seight Posts, GA. R.,
of this city; Bolton Post, of LansingbuTg;
George II. Thomas Camp, No. 20, Troy; the
18th and 18th Separate Companies, n. G. S. n.
Y. etc At the Opera House prayer was made
by DR.. ID. ii. Hannabergh and addresses were
delivered by Mayor Ellsworth, Col. Soaring. of
the Both; Capt w. r. Woodin, District Attor-
ney Grifiths of Troy, aud the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Hatfield.
J. NJ. LovejOy, Recording and Corresponding
Secretary, 12lst \. Y. Monument Committee,
South Valley, " Y, wishes the addresses of the
lI4lDAlLR niCBtUCAs u LilC 1-lsb ~ i. lIidb lE
may notify them Of the time and place Of the
next Reunion: John II. Brandon, John Buck,
Archibald Bulls, J. A. Chaplin, s. Y. Cook,
George Crifien, Robt. Christman, Jerome Dox-
later DelOs Doxtater, II. n. DE Long, Capt Ii.
Seymour Hall, Raselas Haskins, Edward John
son, Patrick Herman, Edward Maby, Z. L.
Nickles, Burzel Nash, William Olive Z. w.
Ostrander, VIM. Oln, Dennis 0Brien, J. B.
Peck, Levi Pierce, G. J.. Pierce, c. Robac II.
V. Riddington, L. K. Rtey, Lorenzo Smith,
James II. Smith late of 80 Wabash avenue,
Chicago, H., II. L. ThayeT, John Underwood
and A. Walrath.
OHIO.
Enos Pierson, Secretary, Wooster: The 18th
annual Reunion of the survivors of the 10th
Ohio viii be held at Columbus on Wednesday,
Sept. y, at o'clock a. m. AS this will occur
during the meeting Of the National Encamp-
ment, GAR, We trust that all members of the
gallant old 10th viii take advantage of the low
rates Of transportation and meet their old COM
rades once more. This viii, in all probability.
be the largest gathering of the old veterans
that viii ever occur again; therefore arrange
your business in time that nothing may pre-
vent your attending this meeting. We have
assurance Of meeting members Of Lampheres
and Fosters batteries, and also members of
every regiment Of our brigade.
ii. G. Miller, Secretary, Jackson: The sur
yivors Of the 1st Ohio III. A. will hold Re-
union at Gallipoiis Aug. 10 in the Courthouse
at 10 o'clock.
Josiah P. Dry Upper sandusky: The 23d
annual Reunion Of the survivors of the 1880
Ohio viii occur on the 18th of September at
Carey. C0mrade J. B. Humphrey, of Co. A,
President Of Ohio Association of Ex-PTisoners
OF War, viii deliver the annual address. The
Company Secretaries are urged TO complete the
rosters Of their respective companies and send
same 10 me for publication not later than Aug.
!. Absent comrades viii send their addresses
10 Comrade Z. n. Mcconnell, Secretary Of the
Association, Upper Sandusky.
The survivors Of Co. +, l23d Ohio, will hold
their second annual basket picnic on the
grounds Of J. B. Oliver three miles east of
Upper Sandusky, on Thursday, Aug. 2. Friends
Of the company invited.
James WarnOck, Secretary, Elyria: The 22d
annual Reunion of the survivors Of the l03d
Ohio viii be held at Randaps Grove, on the
shore Of Lake Erie, 20 miles west OF Cleveland,
on the n. Y. G. & st. l.. x. r., beginning Aug
Il and continuing one week. Arrangements
will be made for the comfort of all who come.
Comrades, come, and bring your families and
enjoy weeks vacation.
The members Of Co. D, oath Ohio, are desr-
Gus Of having Reunion Of the old oath Ohio
at Columbus during the National Encampment
IN September next and respectfully solicit cor
respOndence with their old comrades touching
the matter. All communications should be adj
dressed 70 d. w. Thomas, West Union, o.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The first day Of the Pennsylvania Reserve pic
mic June Is and q at Oak Grove, Bloomsbury,
did not bring out a very large attendance, but
/ the second day brought a good turnout Of
Reserves and other old soldiers, as we'll as citi-
/ zens All appeared TO enjoy themselves, and
/ the bean soup and coffee, under the good man
4 agement OF COmrade FoTnwald, was praised on
/ all sides. There was no set program of speech
making or BRASIL band music, but everything
went pleasantly and smoothly in greetings and
c0mpanOnship Of the past. However, Rev
4 VIM Keith, Of Shickshinny, comrade Of the
! 7th Nd, being present, was invited by the
! President 10 give a talk in the pavilion. And a
/ stirring talk it was too. The right of a soldier
% pension aud the great value of his services
TO the country were eloquently portrayed. 1t
is impossible 10 do justice to the speaker by any
attempt at a synopsis It's enough to say that
frequent OF applause and the interest OF
! those who didn't care 20 hear speeches fully
show the power Of the earnest and thoroughly
patriotic gentleman. The business meeting OF
1 the association was called to order at p. m.
on Wednesday, and in the absence Of DR.. NJ b.
/ Hughes, President and q. l.. Baldwin Secre-
tary, who had been called home the meeting
organized by the selection Of J. Boyd Robson
as President pro tenn, and b. 4. Sharpless as
Secretary pro TEN. The association passed a
resolution that when this meeting adiourns ii
be to meet at Bloomsbury on next Grand Army
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