Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1890-09-20
REUNION OF 2lst.O.V.'
A Large Attendance and Gle
Time Enjoyed by the Old Votert

J brought them in and they came pre-.
pared to enjoy themselves, The citizens
provided for them generously and they
report having grand time.
Mother Neibling and Mrs. Detwilei
who are 30 dearly loved by the boys
were present, and brought The old flag
with them.
The programme at the town hall was
opened by prayer by the Chaplain, fol-
lowed by an eloquent welcome address
by Mayor Tyler, and Doc Jones made a
briet but happy response. The male
quartette then favored the audience
with some excellent music, after
which Miss Adams, a daughter of the
Reg't was introduced and gave recita-
ton which was loudly applauded.
Mother Neibling was introduced and
spoke few words to the boys and was
loudly cheered. Miss Adams was re-
called and favored the audience with
1.-The Gray back, with whom the old vets
seemed to have had an acqu aintance.
The afternoon Of the first day was closed
with short speeches by various COM
rades.
| But the evening campfire was where
the boys got their best fun.
| At 6 o'clock the hall was full to over
! flowing. After prayer by the Chaplain.
conrade Davis was called and favored
the boys with spirited songs which were
loudly applaudcd, followed by music by
Nellis' Orchestra. Comrade Wells was
called and related several anecdotes of
army life, which caused much me,ri-
ment. Capt. Matthias, OF Findlay, next
ratified off more good stories in shorter
space of time than any other comrade
of his size in the Reg't, and there was
considerable fun produced by the stories
he and Jones put up on each other
about milking the oxen, and coming
home with pigs on their backs, etc.
SIS Garfield then remarked that he was
glad to see the boys and thought music
one of the best features of the reunion
and called for Tingle's quartette, that
had arrived on the 8 p. IN. train. The
boys came 10 the front amid cheers, and
sang several of their soul-stirring,
patriotic songs, and during the evening
they gave that paralyzer, the "GraN-
back" scratching and all, which fairly
convulsed the people. Miss Adams
gave two excellent rectations, the first
being 1.-The 21st at Stone River" written
especially for her by Mrs. Kate Brownlee
Sherwood, and dedicated to the 2lst.
Reg't and is reprinted in this paper.
OF course Jingle was called for Il
speech, and said he didn't object to
being the big fat woman, or the baby
elephant of the circus, but he didn't like
to be both at one time, but brushed
aside his customary hashfulness and
waded in clear up to his chin and every
body went in with him. The campfire
was red hot with fun and music and the
veterans and visitors enjoyed it heartily,
leaving for their various quarters at
about II O'Clock. The Glimmer GUAR
tette had to keep shady as the fellows
who We're serenaded at Gilmore year
ago were after them, but campfire No. 2 |
was hugely enjoyed by the old vets, and
some visiting comrades, and thus the |
evening OF the FIRST day was brought 70 |
a termination.
Early in the morning of Friday, the
boys were out looking at the beauties of |
town and surroundings, and taking in |
old Fort Nleigs, but at $3.50 the business
was called to order by President
Gundy and Chaplain Randall invoked
the blessings of Providence. The election
OF officers followed and Ii. B.Thomas, of
North Baltimore, was made President,
r. F. Mcdonald, Secretary, and Q. A
Randall, Chaplain. Each of these gen
tlemen made short speeches thanking the
for the honors conferred.
The afternoon session was regular
experience meeting. After prayer by
Rev. G. A. Adams, the Columbus Grove
quartette rendered that grand selection
of theirs entitled "a Meeting Here To-
Night" which was followed by the ad-
dress of Supt. Saddler, which was de-
ivered in mastery manner, and was
received with rounds of applause. The
fuN address appears in this report.
Following the address several men,
berS of the regiment were called and
the boys with remarks suit
able to the occasion. One of the many
features of this last afternoon
IF the reunion, was the introduction of
heir old drum corps that enlisted April
1861, and served three months. They
were all here and carried some of the
same drums used from beginning to close
IF the war. The corps consists of Henry
Lsham aud Joseph Goodwin, Filters, Eo-
'nezer Wilson, tenor drum, and Z. j.
Eckels, bass drum. On re-enlisting in
Sept. 1861, Goodwin went into another
regt. while Isham served through the
.ntire war. Eckels gave out and was
discharged, but again enlisted in the 100
lay service and served in Virginia and
Maryland, and Wilson resigned. This
Is the first time they have all appeared
1t "a reunion, and when they were called
ipon the stage and began playing the
The Girl Left Behind Me-" they made
,he hall ring aad every person in 1t shout
I'd and cheered until they returned and
gave them little more. There is age
out no moss on that drum corps.
A resolution was unanimously
adopted thanking the citizens of Peirys-
or their kindness and hospitality extern
led to the members of the 2lsl Regi-
nent aud Battery &.
TO give a full report of all that was
said by the speakers would require
l0zen more columns than we have.
We must simply say we could have
listened to this same kind of music and
ak until we became gray headed and
hen not have enough, and the JOURNAL
must remark that Bill Tingle is
prince; Jones. Gundy. Matthias. Wilson.