West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-09-15
REUNION.
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annual memorial service. The
Rev. Smith, of the NJ. L. church.
(colorcd) was introduced as the
speaker. The Rev. gentleman
selected the 18th verse of the 18th
chapter Of Revelations for the basis
OF his remarks.
The following comrades were
reported as having answered the
last roll call during the year: on
others have died | trust their
friends will report the same.)
James y. Hooton, Co. +, 9th
W. va. Infantry George James.
Co. o, 9th w. Va. Infantry; Noah
4. l.. TIchtnell, Co. A, 9TH w. Va.
Infantry John Il. Bucklew, Co.
., 9th w. Va. Infantry John
EMERSON, Co. 4, eth ". Va. In
fantry Philip f. Knott, Co. d.
81 W. Va. Infantry Alpheus
Boogcr, Go. - 18th W. Va. Infant
ry. Comments would fall short Of
doing justice to the discourse, so
full was it of truth, sympathy and
sound doctrine.
Rev. Samuel Graham, of the
Presbyterian church, was intro
duced and made a short talk.
Comrade S. l.. Baker being called
for responded in u neat speech
urging all comrades who were not
u. a, K. men to be such as soon as
possible as 1t was decidedly against
their interests to delay the matter.
Comrade f. NJ. Hoffman was
called for. The Comrade came
slowly forward bearing the indeli.
bic mark Of war. Franks remarks
were good. No one doubts n
soldiers record when he comes up
minus a leg or an arm, marks that
show the effects of war more than
other wounds.
"Uncle Tommy Uawkcr. the
venerable war horse Of Tunnelton.
commander of Thomas Post No.27.
GA. Il. was the next hero. Tommy
told pleasant story. lie knows
just how to look pleasant and to
make others feel pleasant.
Comralc Jenkins was called for.
who told his experience as soldier
IN the =" Army of the Potomac,
The Comrade was a member of the
05th Pa, and saw hard service.
The election of officers was now
the order Of business. Comrades
Eugene lIugglns, james Ii.
Murdoch and Leroy Shaw were
placed in nomination for comman-
der. Comrade Shaw objected to
the nse of his name on the ground
that the comrades had already hon.
ored him with the Commandership
and he desired to see some other
comrade placed in that position.
His name was Withdrawn and the
vote taken, resulting in the election
of Capt. Murdock. Eugene Hug
gins placed Leroy Shaw in nomi
nation for Secretary. The comrade
attempted to make it understood
that he was not the man, but no
attention was paid this time. He
was elected by acclamation. 1t
was now decided proper to add
Vice President and Assistant Sec
rotary to the organization. Com
rade Eugene Higgins was elected
Vice President and W. j. Wotring
Assistant Secretary.
Selection Of time and place for
next meeting was in order. Com
rade j. b. McGinnis named the
Camp ground as the place, follow
ing the Camp-meeting as the time,
which received the approval of all
the comrades present.
On motion of Comrade Hoffman
committee of one from each dis
tnct was appointed, the same to
compose the executive committee of |
the Tx Soldiers Reunion Associa.
ton for the coming year.
Kingwood, George T. Hoffman, |
Valley, George Hartsell /; Lyon, A. i
@. Scott Reno, +. NJ. Hoffman |
Union, W. A. Fortnoy Portland. |
@. c. Lee; Pleasant, JOS. NJ. !
Shaw Grant, John l.. Evorly.
Adjourned to meet at 1880 |
o'clock.
Met as per adjournment.
Comradc Messenger entertained !
the large audience with an excellent |
speech. The comrades remarks /
were fitting indeed, aud should be ]
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