Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-29
REUNION OF 2IST 0. v. |.
A Good Atteninnce-and n Happy Meet
ing enjoyed by the old Veterans,

A large number OF the survivors OF
the 2lst regiment assembled at the
Deshler opera house on Thursday,
Sept 10, to enjoy the opening session
OF their 18th annual reunion.
President S. s. Garfield presided
The afternoon session was opened
with "America" by the choir, followed
with prayer by Chaplain Randall.
The address of welcome was then de-
liyered by Rev. Dague of Deshler, who
bid the veterans welcome in an able
speech.
Comrade Dunn of Findlay responded
to the welcome in his customary able
manner and was loudly cheered.
"Rally round the Flag" was the next
selection by the choir, followed by n
lengthy address by N. w. Stafford.
Captain Matthias was called out and
"jollied" the boys with one Of his in
teresting speeches.
After music by the choir, meeting
adjourned until 1880 p. m.
The evening session was an open
campfire to which everybody was vel
come, and was opened with prayer by
Chaplain Randall.
The boys then called on comrades
Comstock, and Dunn, each OF whom
made interesting speeches.
Miss Ora Foust of Deshler recited
"Stone Riyern and was loudly cheered.
Doc Jones was called and gave n
short but interesting talk" Doc is
as full of talk as a sewing society is
full Of gossip.
Comrade +. w. Poe, who always
finds it convenient to be with the boys,
came down. from the State Auditors
Office to renew old acquaintances and
was called upon for speech. He re-
sponded in II happy vein and the SOL
diers and people accorded him loud
and prolonged applause.
Short speeches followed by comrades
Patten, Porter, Knight and Chaplain
Randall, after which meeting adjourned
for Friday morning.
The morning meeting was strictly a
business meeting, and Mt the call of
the roll there was Ill OF that famous
old regiment responded to the call.
The report of the secretary showed
that the mortality report for the year
was five deaths namely:
John Ward Co. A.
Isaac Fellers Co. f.
h. G.. Knlfer Co. II.
Joab Squire Co. FL.
David Letter Co. G.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President. j. n. Bolton.
Secretary, II. F. Mcdonald.
! Chaplain, Q. A. Randall.
The following names were accepted
and adopted members of the regiment;
Miss Ora Foust, Mesdames. David
| Letter Mrs. Isaac Fellers and the widow
Of Joab Squire.
Those taken as honorary members
were John Vogt, Lewis Heminy, j. 5.
l HLClcolOH duo Nlto So. 4NiiOi'
Also the secretary was authorized to
record the name of any widow of de-
ceased comrade as an honorary mem
ber.
The exercises opened with singing
"All hail the power of Jesus name"
PRAYER by chaplain Randall.
The choir sang Rally round the
| Flag"
| Comrade Floriu Giauque of Cincin.
Bati and II member during the war oi
the l02d o. V. l. was called for and re-
sponded in neat little speech, which
was full OF vim in remembrance of war
times.
The choir sang 80 say Can You see
by the Twilight last Cleaning"
Miss Dell Adams stepped to the front
and recited "What did the Privates
do"
The lady was followed by Mr.. Corner
who recited Corporal joe"
Miss Ora Foust presented recita-
ton all of which were loudly cheered
VIM. Porter was also called for and
came forward and gave neat little
tnlk.
The committee on resolutions report
ed the thanks of the association tc
John Vogt and the several committees
and the good people of Deshler fo
the kindness extended to the member
of the 2lst o. V. V. L. during thei
stay in the city.
The ,hoir sang I'm the prison cell
Sit"
John C. Mauger Editor Of the Sun