The National tribune., 1893-09-14

The Reunion of the 18th Ind. battery was
brief and confined strictly to business. Officers
were elected as follows: Pres, w. Q. Grouse !;
Sec, w. J. Wolfe. 1t was decided to hold the
next Reunion upon the battlefield of Chicka-
manga upon the occasion of the unvailing of
the monument erected by Wilders Brigade.
The date of the unvailing is May 30, 1894
Twenty-six members Of the Sd Ind. battery
met at Room "a Statehouse and perfected an
organization by electing ID. N. Berg President
and NJ d. Tackett Secretary.
The Association Of the 9TH Ind battery held
Reunion and business meeting in Horns
Hall, with 80 of its members, with their fam-
lies present. The Association will meet in
indianapolis Jan. and 2 1895.
The S5th Ind. held their Reunion at the
south end of the Courthouse, Major Brand, of
Fort Scott. Kan. presiding. After several
speeches the meeting adj ourned TO the recep-
tion given by Gen. Coburn.
A special Reunion of the 9Th N. Y. Fl. A.,
known as the Dandy Fifth" was held in the
Courthouse. Comrade Jasper Z. Lewis, of
South Bend, presided and among those present
were Comrade Alexander J. Stewart, of
New York City, who is the President of the
Regimsntal Association Headquarters in New
York
Exactly 80 members registered at the Re-
union of the 18th Ind, which was held in the
Criminal Courtroom. There were comrades
present from Maine to California. David f.
Durbin, of indianapolis, presided, and in his
address of welcome said that the people of In
dianapolis had made their best efforts to en-
terrain the brave comrades of the GA r., and
it was evident that they had succeeded in doing
so. The following officers were elected: Pres,
A. J. Robinson; V-P., Col. L. Ii. Daniels; Sec.
and Treas, George L. Lowry.
The 5th Ind. Cav, also known as the 131st
Ind, did not hold their Reunion ut the time
sl,nr, hut halI Nod, Cd
Leslie Trotter was elected President and 0. d.
Reeves, Of indianapolis, was chosen Secretary
and Treasurer. A history is being prepared
OF this cavalry, and every member IS urged to
send his name to the Secretary. The Reunion
next year will be held in Indianapolis during
the State Fair.
The survivors of the Saith Ind. to the num-
Der of 90 met at the Memorial Presbyterian
Church, with Surg /. F. Sweeny presiding. An
address of welcome was delivered by the pastor
Rev. Ballard, and responded to for the regi-
ment by Comrade /. Watts. The Reunion adj
vertised to meet at COnnersville Sept. 10, 1893
was postponed until Sept 10, 1894.
w. ID. Wilson presided at the annual meeting
of the 10th Iii. Thirty-six members present.
Short speeches were made by George A. New
ton, of Cincinnati; Deloss Robinson, of Sheri-
dan, H.; Frank c. Mcdowell, of Gibson City;
John p. Lathrop, of Newport, KY; John Nc
Williams, of Odell, Ill.,. and others. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: John C. George,
President; John McWlliams, Vice President;
Smith Onley, Fairbury, Secretary; ]. E. Fitz-
gerald, Treasurer.
The 10th Ind held Reunion in room of
the Superior Court The officers are: Pres,
Gilbert Gray; Vice-Pres.. Elisha Little, Co. d;
Sec, j. B. Shaw, Co. ID, Lafayette; Treas, Ira
S. Perkins, Co. !. 1t was voted to hold the next
Reunion of the regiment at Lebanon on Sept.
IS and 19. 1894. The dates triple ami
versary in the history of the regiment being
the anniversary of the battle of Chickamauga,
in which the regiment participated, and also
the anniversary of their mastering in, and of
discharge from service.
The 18th Ind Cav. held Reunion at the
residence of o. ID. Reeves, pa East New York
street. 1t was the largest and most enthusi-
astic meeting ever held. The following officers
were elected: Pres, Leslie c. Trotter, Corydon,
Ind; Vice Pres. Joseph G. Marshall, Madison,
oils. The regiment marched in body to the
war museum of John Slecher and paid its re.
spects to his widow.
The Reunion of the 3sth Ind. was held in
the Commissioners room of the Courthouse
building. The place crowded and the
tasteful decorations showed off to advantage.
Speeches were made by many present. Mai.
John b. Glover, who was introduced by the
President, Capt. Gid Perry, of Ellettsville,
made the speech of the evening, being very
strong on the pension question.
At the business meeting of the Officers As
ISOLATION of the 9Th u. S. Art. the following
officers were elected: Pres, Lieut.. James ii.
Doney. Washington, ID. c.; V.-P., Lieut.. James
G. Hill; Sec.-Tres, James Il. Clarke, Chicago,
Ill.,; Historian. Capt. George w. Cox, Denver,
Colo; Chap, Lieut. Charles L. Baker. The
meeting adjourned to meet at Pittsburg, Pa,
on the date of the National Encampment next
year.
About 80 of the survivors of the 18th Ohio
met in the City Council Chamber and lad
very interesting Reunion. At the business
session OF the Reunion the place for holding the
next Reunion was discussed. Capt. Montfort
strongly urged that the regular Reunion should
be held apart from the National EDcampmeDt,
as such Reunions always more pleasant. 1t
was decided TO meet next year at Trumbull, 0.
The officers elected for the coming year were:
Pres. Capt LeFeber; V-P., Capt. Ed. Wade;
Sec, Capt. Mark Kuowlden.
The Reunion OF the 1920 Ind. was held in
room SO Of When Block, being the first meet
ing Of the regiment since the war This was
one of the 10O-days regiments. The following