West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-09-03


announced in the program, but the
audience was treated to a grand
display OF ridiculcs by Capt. Ward.
Wells Calithumpians who paraded
the streets with band and flying
colors at 2:30 p. NJ. Capt. Dove
ner made an address and cheered
the hearts of the veterans as none
but comrade could, having been
there himself he knows just what
there is in it and what We have
realized by the sacrifices made as a
nation.
Next report OF committee on
time and place of Reunion to be
held at the Camp ground near Tun-
Melton on the last Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday in Aug. 1892.
The election of officers next in
order, James Il. Murdock was
appointed Commander for the
ensuing year. and made an address
Of acceptance. ID. Y. Morris was
reinstated as Secretary by accllma-
ton. Adjourned to meet at z
O'Clock 2. NJ.
Evening of the same day, music
by the Kingwood Mozart Band.
Capt. Goodwin called the meeting to
order and Edward S. Elliott deliv-
cred an excellent address which was
highly appreciated. Adjourned to
meet at o'clock next morning.
SATURDAY.
Reunion Association met in
Court House and held Memorial
services for the deceased comrades,
Geo. M. Paul, Geo. Adams, Lycur-
gus Brown, Jacob Thomas, Jacob
Deal, Norval Uphold, Earnest
Recon and Michael Conner, con.
Quoted by Rev. Mcdonald of The
Presbyterian Church, Rev. Rider
Of the NJ. Il. Church. LIST. Singing
"My Country lis of Thee" by the
choir, lead by j Ami Martin. The
reading of the 39th Psalm, by Rev.
Mcdonald. Then singing by the
choir, I" Rock of Ages" followed
by fcrvent prayer by Rev. Rider.
Then sung by the choir, &c Shall we
meet again in the morning" and a
prayer by Rev. Mcdonald. The
services throughout were very
impressive and the address followed
by Rev. Rider was to the point and
full Of meaning, and their exhorta-
ton to make ready to enter the last
grand army of The redeemed will
not soon be forgotten. The NOM
orial services closed with a prayer
by Rev. Mcdonald and singing
" God be with you till we meet
again." by the choir. After a
recess Of ten minutes we were
addressed by Hon. J. w. Mason
who showed by figures that The
pensioning of the soldiers had not
impoverished the United States but
we are daily increasing in wealth
and population.
The committee on Resolutions
reported as follows
RESOLUTIONS.
LIST. That the thanks of our
Reunion Association are rendered
to the citizens of Kingwood, for
their efforts to render our gathering
pleasant and enjoyable.
Pad. To Capt. b. b. Dovener,
Edward S. Elliott, and the Hon.
John w. Mason, for their eloquent
addresses which were greatly en-
joyed and appreciated.
Sd. To Congress and The admin
istration for legislation and efficient
measures by which many thousand
OF our comrades throughout The
country have been made The receiy-
ers Of pensions since our last annual
meeting.
4th. We note with profound
sorrow The lessening OF our numbers
as the death rate increases and that
We tender to the widows and imme-
diate friends Of our nine deceased
comrades who have answered the
roll call since our last gathering our
tonderest sympathies and assure
, them that the memories OF their
departed loved ones will be cherished
by MS until we are called TO join
them.
Respectfully submitted.
+. VI. HUFFMAN Chairman,
LEROY SHAW, Sccy., Com.
This report was adopted and the