The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-09-02
Reunion of Battery Il, 1st O.v.LA,.
at RaVenmRa AuR. 2R and 27. 1891 .

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at Ravenna, Aug. 26 and 81, 1891.
Thirty years ago this organization. made up
in part from our own city and county. went
forth at their country's call, and became part
of that mighty host which for more than three
years endured the priVations, tolls and dangers
of a soldiers life. They were mere boys then
They are gray haired veterans today. but the ties
of friendship so strongly knit on more than a
score of battlefelds still holds them together in
a bond of union that is characteristic of no
other class of people. Quite a number of mem
bers with their families arrived during the
morning, somo of whom were present for the
first time. At p, m an excellent dinner was
partaken of at Braklow's restaurant, after
which the regular business session was held at
G. A, r. Hall.
The roll call showed the following in at tend
ance: VIM. F, sliney. NJ. B. James and wife
2. L. Hunt and wife; j. Fl. Oakley and wife;
I. w. Gardner, Ezra Sperra and wife, Jacob
Rickert and wife; J. Il. Goddard and wife, j. B
Russell and daughters. L. W Hallock and wife.
A. T. Willyard and wife. James Vair, W. w
Calhoun. John Waddell and son. Wells Minor.
W. C. Strong. JAS P. sutlif, Mrs. II. P Brad
ford. Mrs. j. S. Walker and daughter.
The Treasurer reported amount in his hands
SlG3. 90,
officers were elected as follows: Pres't. j,
II. Oakley; Vice Pres't.T c. Purdy; see'y, j.
B. Russell; Treas. j. III. Goddard; Executive
Com. P. L. Hunt. NJ. B. James, L w, Hallock.
The Chairman of the Historical Committee
was unable to be present. but submitted sample
pages, showing size and style of the work,
which seemed to be satisfactory. and it was or
dered that the book be published as soon as pos
s1ble To meet the necessary expense of this
work it was ordered that each member pay to
the treasurer for this purpose not less than 81,
| to be credited on their suhscription-the balance
| to be payable when the work is in type. Mem
bers who were not present are requested to for
ward their subscriptions to the Sec'y at once,
that the work may proceed without delay.
In the evening. by invitation of j. II. Oakley,
| a few pleasant hours were spent at his residence
The reunion on Thursday was held at the res
idence of Comrade e. L, Hunt. and proved to
be very pleasant and enjoyable to all. During
the day several Artillery salutes were fired in
old time style. Dinner was announced at 10
O'Clock, and the company found prepared for
them two tables, almost groaning under their
burden of bountiful and tempting supplies In
the center of each table was a large, handsome
ly decorated cake. bearing the inscription :
1851. BATTERY 1. 1s91.'' and the emblems OF
the 18th. 18th and ..20th Corps with all of which
the Battery had shared the fortunes of war.
After dinner the company were assembled on
the lawn and Comrade Oakley secured photo
graph of the group.
S. H. Day, former Lieutenant in the Battery
was unable to be present, but sent very inter-
esting letter, which was fully appreciated
Letters of regret from number of Comrades
were also read.
Resolutions of respect for our late Comrade
s. q. Rice. whose death since the last meeting
was announced. were read and adopted
At the suggestion of w. F. Sliney, it was
unanimously decided to hold the next reunion
at Washington, D. c. at the time of the Ma
tional Encampment A. r. The remaining
hours of the afternoon quickly slipped away in
friendly visitation. and the rehearsal of bygone
scenes and incidents, q nd all went their way
feeling TINT the time had been most pleasantly
and proitably spent.