Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-08-30
THE VETS.
The Second Day of the 126th Re
union.
The BusIness Meeting This Morning
Twists TO the Tower, to the ISL
and and 20 Mrs. Norris

The banquet at Turner ha II last even
ing rendered by the w. R G. of Bufort
post, to the members of the 126th regi
ment, closed the first days entertainment
of the third annual reunion of that regi
meHt in this city. Vice President Thos
Campbell presided and about It's sa
down to an elaborate spread. Rev. G
| W. Cue delivered an address of welcome
to which Mr.. J. H. Crowder, of Bethany
replied on behalf of the regiment
To the first toast, Our Countryt
Flag" Maj. ]. NJ. Beardsley made ar
eloquent response. after which Miss Ellis
Wilcox sang THE Star spangled Ban,
ner." when little Miss Clara johnson re.
cited The Soldiers Greeting" Prof.
Williamson, of Augustsna college, re-
sponded to the toast, "Women's Relief
Corps" Miss Ransom and Miss Della
Crowder delivered recitations, Capt. W.
j. Ransom responded to the toast "Our
Comrades" and T. J. Murphy to the
toast Company H"
In our report of the exercises at Edge
wood park yesterday afternoon, in which
the l26th and the County Veteran asso-
citation participated, there was an omis.
sion of the address of Rev. Griffin, of
Cable, one of the best of the afternoon.
This morning the business session of
the regiment was held at G. A. R. hall,
Vice President Campbell presiding. OFF
GERS for the ensuing year were elected as
follows:
President H Crowder, of Bethany,
III
Vice Presidents-W. j. Ransom. of
Rock Island, and W. Fl. Wagner, Hills
boro.
Recording Secretary and Correspond
ing Secretary for the southern portion of
the state-W. G. Corcoran, of Loving
ton.
Corresponding Secretary for Northern
Portion of the State-J. H. Cleland.
Rock Island.
The time and place of the next annual
reunion was left with the officers elect,
It being understood, however, that the
invitation of Capt. Crowder to the south
srn part Of the state will be accepted,
The following resolutions were offered
BY j. II. Cleland and were adopted by a
Using vote:
WHEREAS, We have been so royalIy
entertained by the W. r c., of John
ouford post of Rock Island, in the fur
hshlng OF their magnificent banquet to
which they invited u.s. rendering us the
hospitality of their homes and the free
lse of their hall.
Resol0ed, That We, the members of the |
26th regiment do return them our heart |
cit thanks recognizing in them the same |
oval hearts who stood by us in the DAYS |
If war.
Resosued, That vote of thanks be re-
urned the martial band for their music,
he music which always stirs the heart of
he old soldier.
Resolutions were also adopted thank
ng the Sons of Veterans and Ladies' Aid
oclety for the use of their hall.
Capt. Crowder, who has been appoint
d historian of the 126th regiment, made
few remarks, suggesting the appoint
nent of company historians for all com,
snies in Rock Island county composing
be regiment, to furnish data and cooper
tie with him in making the history
omplete. The following were upon mos
ion appointed to attend to these duties:
Company H Thomas Glenn, Coal
alley.
Company B-Joseph Underwood, Dru-
Y.
Company ii H. Cleland. Rock ISL
nd.
Company CIV. T. Smith, Rockwell
lily, Iowa
Company E-Levi Filhert, Port Byron.
At II o'clock the regiment visited the
'atch tower, where dinner was served hy
ne Woman's Relief Corps and this after
Don trip was made to the government
land. At 5 O'Clock the regiment went
| body and called on Mrs. Morris,
idow of the major of the regiment, and
y whom the veterans were warmly re.
eived.
This evening the Womsn's Relief Corps
Graham post. of Moline, tenders the
.giment banquet, which closes the res
MON.