The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-20
REUNIONS.
Annual Meetings and Other Matters
Pertaining to Various 0rganiza-
tons.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE wants n brief account
of each regimental Reunion held. with name.
Of officers, and address of the Secretary
Notices Of Reuiions TO be acid should be sent in
early. and will be published at once If received in
time.l
ILLINOIS.
The fifth Reunion 55,h H. was held in Bushnell
Oct. and g. Above so comrades were present
and with other members Of their families mnde q
company of 125 or more. All the meetings were
interesting, harmonious and successful, especially
the reception, the memorial aud the Cam pire
Some valuable statistical and historical papers
were read, and many fine, able and eloquent
speeches were made, and sandwiched between
were many pieces OF appropriate and patriotic
music, both vocal and instrumental. The associa-
ton decided TO hold jubilee Reunion in Chicago
next year. time not yet fixed. New officers: Pres
Capt. II. Augustine. Normal; Sec, Joseph Hart
sock. Davenport. Iowa; Treas. II. T. Hesey.
Milledgevlle; Asst Sec. F. p. Fisher; Chap. M
l.. Haney
The Soldiers and Sailors Association of Southern
Illinois held their 10th annual Reunion the Fair
grounds Mt Beeviie. Never in the history of the
town were the decorations profuse and tasteful.
The National colors were fl wing everywhere. Sew
erai trumphal arches were constructed, and nearly
oOO tents had been erected for tho accommodation
OF the veterans. Gen. j. s. Martin, of Salem,
opened the meeting, and Gen. w. ii. Powell in be-
half Of Heeker Post, 443, delivered address of
welcome. Mayor II. g. Weber welcomed the
veterans on behalf of tile citizens. The remainder
OF the first day was taken up by speeches. songs
anu Otner afnuSefnentS On Tie next day grand
parade was formed in which 35 different organi-
cations participated, and which viewed by
many prominent people. Gov. Joe Fifer came
after the parade, and of course forced 10 make
a speech. The 9th Ill. held an enjoyable Reunion
and Campfire.
INDIANA.
The seventh annual Reunion of the survivors of
the 5lst Ind was held at the residence of the late
Col Strelght. OF Indianapolis There were about
l25 old soldiers there, with many visitors includ-
ing the wives and daughters of the veterans The
grounds and residence were decorated with the
National colors and the vault the grounds i'm
which Col. Strengths remains almost hid
den by flags. wreaths and floral embIems. Reports
of the deaths of members since the last Reunion
were read and committee was appointed to pre-
pare memorial to be placed on the records. This
WAS followed by the reading of memorial on Col
Streight after which Col. ]. NJ Walker, of the I'D
Ind, fellow prisoner with him in Libby Prison,
paid glowing tribute to the Colonels memory
Addresses were also made by the Revs. A. Il. Char
pie and ID. r. Lucas, of this ciy J. o. Weaver, Sey
mour; g. w. scearoe, DanvIle; Joshua G. Adams.
Franklin; Capt. ]. w. Haley. Terre Haute, and
Mrs. Denny, Of Vincennes, widow OF Lieut. Col.
W. n. Denny. Of the regiment Mrs. Denny was
also made an honorary member of the Regmental
Association. A resolution. requesting the next
Legislature to pass an act authorizing Indiana
regimental organizations to carry their flags, now
In the State House. in the parade during the c. AR
Encampment next Fall and on all similar ocoa-
sions, was passed. resolution was passed con-
demning the action of the Commissioners In
charge of the building Of the Soldiers Monument
in the city of indianapolis.
The survivors of the 18th Ind. held their annual
Reunion in Judge Tsylor's Courtroom. Indanap-
oils, with about 100 in attendance. A paper
The Capture Of the Regiment and its Prison Ex
periences" was read 10y Capt. Green, and short
speeches were made by others. The present Off
GERS Harry G. Adams. President and @. g.
Long. Secretary both Of indianapolis. In the
evening the regiment attended the Campfire of
the Union Veterans Legion at Tomlinson Hall.
Ira Il. Myers, Peru, Secretary: Reunion 99;h Ind,
Peru, changed 10 Oct. 26 and q.
The 18th annual Reunion of tho 2od Ind. took
MA OF IaNn lla A
splendid and good time was had. Gov. Chase was
present. The officers Pres, DIR. j. r. Davis,
JefIersonville; V.-P.. Thomas Jones. Seymour;
Sec, w. Il. England, Seymour. The next Reunion
will be held at indianapolis during National En-
campnent.
IOWA.
The 18th Iowa held their 5th annual Reunion at
Leon Iowa. There were nearly 100 in attendance,
Judge A: b. Conway, Of Wyoming. John w.
Harvey, Leon was elected President; T. +. NIards,
Win,ersett, Vice President; j. w. Dolan, Indian
ola, Neb., Treasurer Robert Denbow, Albion
Iowa. Secretary. The sixth annual Reunion will
be held at Oceoa, Iowa, Sept &C. q, %, 1893.
MARYLAND.
The annual Reunion of Shows md battery, and
also of Co. Il, Purnell Legion. Maryland, was held
adjourned Garfield Post furnished the veterans
with dinner in the Town Hail. and then parade
of the three organizations took place under
command of Maj w. +. Fulton. Garfield Post led
by Rising Sun Band also participated in the
parade After the parade formal reception was
held in the Town Hall. The welcome ex-
officer OF the l3lst Pa, and responded to by Lieut.
Vannamau. Addresses were made by Maj. Fulton.
w. L. Kaufman. Col Ewing, of Chicago; DIR.
ton, Del; Lieut.. j. III. Kidd. and II. II. Hanes,
esq. Ten States were represented in the soldiers
present. SHOWS battery elected as officers for the
ensuing year: Pres, Lieut.. j. II. Kidd; V.-P,
Samuel b. Gray; Sec, VIM. H. Cook, Wilmington,
Del. Among those present Of the battery was
John H. Jones, now 81 years of age. who marched
in the column quite lively, and was elected as
honorary Vice-President for life. The next Re-
union will be held first Saturday in October next
year. At Port Deposit, Md.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Glare w. Putnam, Secretary: Reunion 18th Mass
Town Hall Clinton, Mass, Oct. &c.
MISSOURI.
John Vessels, Quincy, H.. Secretary: Reunion
Sd Mo. Cav, Quincy, ILL.,. Oct. 10.
Al the Reunion Of the 10Th Mo-. neld at 9Iacomb.
ILL.,, there were SO members present, of whom 81
took part at the business meeting held at Capt w.
F. Bayne's office. Chaplain George K. Palmer
opened the meeting with prayer. The sum of
Sl5. 60 was collected to pay expenses The present
officers-George Trusll, Quincy, ILL.,, President
Gerald NJ. Finley Augusta, Ill.,, Vice-President;
and G. +. w. Trochish, Oquawba, ILL.,. Secretary
and Treasurer-were reelected for the ensuing
year. with power to fix time and place for the next
annual Reunion. committee Of three APP
pointed to draft resolutions Of respect to the
DRY of Col. Samuel A. Holmes and Comrades Thos
Crawford, Il. jeff Ferguson and Isaac Newton, who
died within the last year. which resolutions were
received and adopted. James Z. Neeley adopted
son of Maj. Joseph Walker deceased, was elected
son OF the regiment. Mrs. Jane Horney, widow of
Col Leondas Horney, WAS elected mother of the
regiment committee Of five was appointed on
material for history The history published by NJ.
0. Frost was not approved account of mac
curacy and other defects. Votes of thanks were
rendered to w. Kirk for liberal contributions
nually to the officers for services rendered. and 10
Capt w. +. Bayne for his efforts for comfort
and courtesies extended.
The 2lst Mo. had one of the most successful Re.
unions it ever has held ut Edna and elected the
following named comrndes for the ensuing year
the officers: Pres, Edwin Moore, Canton; Sec. T.
w. Holman. Rutlidge; Regimental Historian Col.
Edwin Moore.
NEW YORK.
E. II. Fuller. Saratoga Springs, Secretary: Re-
union 18th n. Y, Luther NJ. Wheeler Post-rooms,
Saratoga Springs. Oct 81.
The Hlst N. v held their Reunion at Corning,
instead of Elinira, stated in this column.
There were l25 instead of Ill men present. and at
roll-cal there were more registered. The next
Reunion is to be at Corning. the first Wednesday
after the 10th of September 1893
w. j. Charlton, PeekskilI. President: Reunion
18th N. Y, Yonkers, n. Y, Nov. "a, Thanksgiving
Day.