Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-24
Twenty-ninth Regiment Reunion.

Inc sixth annual reunion OF the OLE
Twenty ninth Wisconsin regiment
held at Turner Opera house, Thursda,
last, June Is, was noted gathering il
the history of the organization and
pleasant and successful affair in all par
ticulars. Between eighty and one hun
dred men of the regiment reported
and it proved reunion in spirit as wei
as in name, the soldiers going over the
old ground and recounting the scenes
Incidents and experiences of the war
Among the prominent members of the
regiment present from abroad were
Capt. O. L. Ray, of Lake Mills, presi-
dent of the reunion; John w. Latin,
of Milwaukee, secretary; d. W. Curtis,
of Fort Atkinson, treasurer; Capt. G..
w. Hale and Charles Dibble. of Chica-
go; Capt. George Weeks, of Waupun
Maj. G. w. Burchard, Of Fort Atkin-
son, and Lieut.. H. Neidecken, of Mil
waukee.
Awaiting the hour for ssembling,
the old boys, with their comrades of
the O. D. Pease post, G. A. R., took a
march through the streets, headed by
the Watertown band, and kept firm
and precise step to the patriotic music.
The hour Of noon arrived, and the
members of the Twenty-ninth with
their friends sat down to dinner that
reflected credit on the skill, energy,
good taste and culinary attainments of
the ladies under whose supervision it
was gotten up, and large share of the
credit for the success of the repast is
due to the young ladies who were SO
pleasing and attentive in serving their
guests. 1t was a genuine feast, for
which the Watertown ladies had an
other point scored to their favor.
After dinner the reunion assembled
for the business reports and the con-
sideration of the order of exer
cises, which was altogether of an in
formal character, no definite pro-
gramme having been pre-arranged. A
satisfactory report was submitted from
the treasurer, and the secretary read a
number of letters from members re-
GREETING their inability to be present
and participate in the pleasures of the
reunion. Being called upon, brief re-
marks were made by Capt. Ray, Secre-
tary Latin, Surgeon w. G. Spalding,
Capt. Hale, Charles Dibble and Maj
w. q. Wedemeyer.
Officers of the reunion organization
| for the ensuing year were elected he
follows: President, D. w. Curtis, Fort
Atkinson; president, G. W. Hale,
Chicago secretary, John w. Latin,
Milwaukee; treasurer. D. Scobie, Cam
bridge. Lake Mills was chosen for the
place of the next meeting, to be held
the third Thursday in June, 1892.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
ladies for their magnificent collation.,
and to the citizens of Watertown gen.
orally for courtesies extended, result
ing in the grand success Of the reunion.
| The following are among the letters
|
EAU CLAIRE, Wis May 27, 1891.
John ". Latin, MiIaOaukee, His.-DEAR COM
RADE: Your notice of reunion of the old
29th at hand. l have not been a regular at
| tendant of the reunions of late years, but yet
the movement has my hearty sympathy, and
as long as enough of the boys get together to
make the meetings pleasant [ should say
continue them. So far this has been the case
/ / believe, but, of course, it cannot always last
| 1 shall try and be at Watertown June Is.
As there is some expense connected with
| the organization l will contribute my share
if you will let me know the amount l ought
to pay. Fraternally yours,
UNITY, Wis, June 15 1891.
John W. Latin, MihUdukee, Wis-DEAR Com
RADE: Yours of May 26 giving me notice OF
the sixth annual meeting of the 18th Regt
reunion was received by my family, anc
through mistake was not handed to me un
til now it is too late for me to attend on sc
short notice. / regret it very much, as the
meeting is to be held at WatertOwn, my for
mer home.
send my good wishes to all of the surviv
ors OF the old 29th Regt. Would like to se'
them and shake hands, reune and exchang'
lies. I hope they will have jolly time
Yours respectfully, CHARLES WOOD.
FORT DODGE, Ia., June 10, 1891.
John ". Ldfin-DEAR COMRADE: For thu
past four years have had an almost irresist
ible longing to meet the boys" at your re
union, but my strength would Einn not a9I Wafran
yours of the Goth ult. | have delayed writing
wondering if | would be able to make th
journey, until I now feel that it would not b'
prudent to try it.
Enclosed please find draft for SIS to assis
in defraying expenses of the organization
Trusting that as many of the remaining
members of the old goth as are able to hobDlt
around on their hind legs will be with yOl
and enjoy themselves as only old soldiers cal
on such an occasion, remain
Your old friend and cOmrade,
JOHN L. SCOTT.
WICHITA, Kas., June TO- 1891.
John w. LGtiin-DEAR SIR: Your circular
relative to the meeting of the 29th Wis. Regt
| at Watertown was received but not by the
| one it was sent to, as he has been called II
| the last reunion. How happy he would have
been to have met you all at Watertown, hi!
old home. But if such a thing can be,
| know he will be with you in spirit.
Highest of all in Leavening Power,