The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1889-08-15

above named hOhM III phppitlhH lhpl
guests from the station 10 their homes
was left with the hosts,
Tho following named committee
was appointed 10 meet Governor Fora
ker q short distance from the city and
escort him 10 his quarlerhi Mayor
Blake, J. +, Fawcett, II. A, caynah aud
l.. l., Miller. Governor Foraker will
probably come Ia over tho ~ Wayne
road from tho east.
The sherman Brigade received ith
name from Hon, John sherman, not
Gen. w. n. sherman, m 10 thought by
many. The Brigade waa organized by
John Sherman. II ia thought that he
aud his brother General W. 4, Sherman,
will be present during the encampment'
The sherman Brigade was organized
NJ Camp Buckingham Mansfield, In
November, 1851, and the record II made
In the war wa0 q brilliant one, Tho
members OF the Brigade are oil yeter'
aus, having re-enllated after their three
years service had expired They were
In all tho engagements Of tho Georgia
campaign, Gnd the bright lauIola gained
AT Ohlcamauga, Stone River, Mission
Ridge, Corintb, Franklin and In other
engagements, can never be eiiaced'
CAMP HARKER, August ii,-Thlo
camp In now open In every sense of tho
word and visitors are constantly ar
riylng. Last evening was one OF rain
and the only thing Of Importance was
the struggle for shelter.
The Sons and daughters OF Veterans
took advantage OF The opportunity aud
had a very nice time among them
selves.
The boys who wore the blue are swell
Ing the gathering aa fast 40 each car
arrives. but tho weather 10 the great
drawback. Rain fell most OF the night
and threatens 10 do the same 10 day,
Much credit 10 due the Soma OF Vet
Grams who have garriaoned tho camp,
The decorations about the camp are
numerous and very appropriate.
The rain Tuesday evening and this
afternoon was not relished by the cltl'
zens. The town has prepared itself for
four days OF reunion and " doesn't care
TO have its preparations for enjoyment
spoiled In this manner.
Veterans and yiuitor0 arrived on the
morning trains Among tho number
was the lth o. vi. The organization
met NJ the Grand Army hall upon its
arrival and held a meeting, There
were about sixty members present,
President James II, Goodman Of
Columbus, was m and could not be
present. George B. Cock, correspond
ing secretary, called the meeting 10
orde. l.. Jeifrlea, local editor OF the
Wayne County Democrat Of Wooster,
Ia permanent secretary. Lieutenant
Dickinson, Of Gallon, was called on and
presided over the elaboration Of the
body.
The roll call was made, minutes OF
tho last meeting at Columbus Sept, ~,
'ss, were read and approved, the treas
urer made his report, the reports Of
officers and committees were made,
and the secretary read number Of
letters of regrets from absent comrades
The annual dues Of twenty-five cents
were collected, amounting TO Sls,2b
one death In company u has occurred
since the last meeting, A telegram
was ordered TO be sent 10 j, II. Good
man regrettlug his absence, A mem
Der from each company was appointed
to decide upon the next place of meet
Ing. The time and place decided upon
was Delaware, Grst Wednesday In Aug
ust 1890. The following resolution was
adopted;
RESOLVED; That MI the sons Of the
comrades of the ith o. v. |, are hereby
elected honorary members Of the dth o.
V. /. Reglmental association.
Captain Bucker, Of Cincinnati, spoke
several times. Upon motion Of DR.,
Cock tho regiment marched TO the Bar
nett and took dinner.
Company A and Il were voluDleorc
40 Mt. Vernon, q and | At Di,3@atP,
. and q at Wooster, i NJ Canton lpI
II and X 0t Marion.
The Woman's Rclct Corps ERE iprn-
lsldng rations ut yery reaa0na .o rates,
and the lardor is wJll stock, Il Tint
grounds are illuminated VT Temps
furnished gratis by tho Sun NapJr
Street Light Company,
AZ eunrlse this morning tho cannon
peal / out three booms 40 an ardilerl
salute. Tho effect must be hoard TO bo
appreciated.
The gun 10 located on tho bank nj
Stcne House Point, aud when Need, IN
the language Of an old veteran, "she
tRks."
Broakfaat call was hnd at elk and
slcl, call at seven. All reported 70 tho
former, but none TO the latter. Guard
mount took place ut eight, which was
followed by martial music,
~ O'CLOCK Everyone on the grounds
was wishing for nice weather, and when
the sun shone between ton and eleven
happiness prevailed. A wagon drawn
by four horses and beautifully decorat-
cd, brought the Daughters Of Veterans
from Masslllon. Their appearance on
the grounds created quite q sensation,
and the Sons Of Canton entertained
them In royal style.
The q. A. Band is making the grove
ring with their choice selections. The
Canal Fulton Drum Corps is here and
were gladly welcomed, A gang Of
crooks tried to work the shell racket