Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-01
THE REUNION.
Over One Hundred Old Veteran.
Participate in the Exercises.
PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE.

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The Success and Permanancy Of the Asso-
ciatisn Assured Beyond ALI Doubt.
The weather of Yesterday seemed made
expressly for the old soldiers who came
IN from all portions Of the Hills to- talk
over old times and exchange war renihts-
ences. Hot Springs, Buffalo Gap, Rapid
City, Spring Valley, Tilford, Blackhawk,
Galena, Deadwood, Central, Lead, White
wood, Spearfsh and other towns had
their representatives here. The morn
ing was occupied in getting acquainted
with each other and in completing the
arrangements for the exercises of the
afternoon and evening. The afternoon
meeting was called at two o'clock, in the
opera house, and the hall was packed
full. The exercises consisted of singing
the old war songs, addresses, music by
The band, and business relative to per-
mnnent organization. Captain G. v.
Gardner of Spring Valley, was elected
chairman and took his seat after making
brief speech Of thanks and stating the
object Of the meeting. Dr.. G.. w. Pratt
was elected secretary. The address of
welcome, by Hon. G. G. Polk, ESQ.,, of
Sturgis, was an able and eloquent effort,
and was responded to by Major j. B.
Fairbanks, of Deadwood, in a feeling
and appropriate manner. Following
these speakers, came Rev. Father Metz
ger. who delivered an eloquent eulogy
ON tho volunteer soldier of the union,
and Gen. A. R. z. Dawson, Of Deadwood,
after winch committee of nine were
appointed to draft resolutions for a per-
manent organization, the meeting ad-
journing afterwards to meet ut the hall
at 8 o'clock. At the evening session the
incompleted business OF the afternoon
was taken up. Resolutions were offered
looking to a permanent organization and
were adopted. An executive committee
of nine were elected TO act for the COM
ing year, consisting of g. w. Pratt,
Sturgis; H. z Eaton, Hot Springs; c. v.
Gardner, Spring Valley;J. B. Fairbanks,
Desdwood; s NJ. Booth, Custer; d. X.
Knull, Rapid City; L. w. Valentine,
Spoarisb; 7. D. Murrin, Central; Rich
ard Blackstone, Lead. After the election
short speeches were made by several
comrades and a sort of general love-feast
-ensuod. After the meeting adjourned,
the vets, headed by bugler marched
to the Commercial hotel where magnifi
cent banquet was spread for their delec-
tation. Following is the
MENU.
Bacon. Sow-belly. Bacon
Hard Tack. Soft Tack.
Coffee.
The edibles were dished up in true
army style, in tin dishes, tim cups, and
lin plates: This particular performance
seemed to be enjoyed more by the vets
than any other. When the door opened
and the old soldiers caught sight of the
tables, running the whole length of the
room, they broke loose and for the space
Of five minutes confusion worse con-
founded" reigned supreme. Pounding
the table with their plates and cups, and
Yelling 60 the army cooks for ''soup'
and ''bears', they almost raised the roof.
Who enjoyed it the more, the spectators
On the participants, would be hard to de-
eide At the close of the banquet Judge
Bennett of Deadwood, made the closing
speech. All present acknowledged the
unqualified success of the meeting and
with ono accord thanked the local commit
tee for their untiring efforts in bringing
1t shout. May the old vets come again.
Thefollowing is the complete roster of
Tho association, to date:
CALIFORNIA.
Jos Rowland, I'd cav, PRIV.
COLORADO.
II A Sargent, LIST cav, PRIV.
CONNECTICUT.
. W NJ Pratt, 9Th init, IT col.
ILLINOIS.
Jas B Cheney, 92d inf, musician.
C G Grimm, list art, PRIV
Chas T Randall, 9th cav, .qrm sergt.
Geo l. Houghton, 104 init.
Noah Sieyer, 18th PRIV.
DC Cotastock, I'd It art, PRIV.
T B Faught, 4th cav, PRIV.
John Gcbhart, 26th init. PRIV.
l. III Collins, 18th init, PRIV.
Louis HUFF, 10Th cav, PRIV.
E Cannon, SD inf, corp.
AL Knight, 61st, captain.
j ID Patton, I'd cay, com srgt.
VIM Lithgtow, 18th inf, PRIV.
CA Marshall, 142, PRIV.
Porter Warner, 105, 1t.
INDIANA.
jus Abden, 5th cav, PRIV.
CIV Jewett, 10th inf, PRIV.
III l. Graham. 18th init, PRIV.