The National tribune., 1894-10-18
REUNIONS.
Meetings and Other Matters Pertaining
to Various Organizations.

ULINOIs.
y E-G-AsltOn, Secretary, CaAshsi<ge: Reunion
42a III. at Sherman House, Chicago, Oct. ~ and
%. We are promised reduced rates on the
certificate plan; E., full fare going to Chicago
and one third fare returning. When you puT-
chase ticket take the receipt certificate
usually given for con ventiOns and the like
from the agent, bring that with you to be GER
titled by the proper officer of the association.
n During Reunion of the Yates Phalanx both
HI at lie Roy. ILL.,. Oct. 3. go comrades regis
tered. Business meeting in the forenoon. The
treasury is in hourishiug condition. Clinton,
ILL.,, selected the place for the next Re-
union. Officers: Pres. K. A. Lemon; See---y.
K: Morley, Chicago. The large Opera Hous
was crowded AZ the afternoon meeting. Richard
Yates son of the famous War Governor, and
others were present. supper was given by
the VIC. and citizens of lie Roy. At night a
IOusing Campfire was held.
IThe 10th annual Reunion OF the 9th Ill. was
kheld in Nokomis. ILL.,, Oct. and D. There
were only 80 members Of the regiment present.
Many comrades besides those of the 9th were
present. as all GA. K. Posts in the County had
been invited. NOkomis has long been known
for her hospitality and loyalty of her citizens
to the boys in blue, and this occasion proved no
exception. The visiting comrades and their
wives were met at the train aud escorted by
the citizens 10 their homes, where all were
beautifully provided for and entertained. On
Friday the public schools were closed, that the
children might join in the parade with the
veterans. Around the Campfire at night the
veterans seemed 10 grow young once more, and
many and varied were the yarns they spun,
each one carrying them back to the time when
they sat around the kettle aud told their stories
1t was not until parting time came and hand
shaking had commenced that they seemed
aware they were no longer boys together, aud
tI,Nu IL.
own calling and that ere another year had
rolled around many of those present would
have for the last time answered to the roll-call.
The following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Pres, Capt. A. Ray; V.-P., S. b.
Stout; Sec. VIM. Burchfeid, NeoSa; Treas, T.
K. Hancock. The next Reunion will be at
Vandalia ILL.,
foon Aug. 10. is and II. These officers were
elected: Pres. A. II. Sutherland; V.-P., Henri
Chambers; Sec, J. II. RsGasd-
<The ReuniOn0f inc 55th III. and 9Th No. was
held at C4Utan.IlL., Sept. q and %, and was a
very plea-ant affair. The weather was fine,
could not have been better, and the people of
Canton did everything in their power to make
1T pleasant for the visitors. A rousing Camp
fire held in the Opera House Thursday
evening. Memorial services at First Baptist
Church Friday afternoon. and banquet in
Masonic Hall Friday evening. The attend
ance WAS not very large about 20 of the 55th
III. were present. The 9th No. was represented
by a less number. Moline, ILL.,, was selected as
the next meeting place for the 53sa-uIIl. Capt.
Robert Oliver, of Rock ord, III, was elected
President; Joseph Hartsook, Davenport. Iowa,
Secretary, and Fl. T. Hesiy. JfflfedgeViIle, H.,
Treasurer for the next two years. The Old
boys were we'll pleased with their reception by
Canton people, and all pronounced it a good
place for Il soldier Reunion.
At the regular annual meeting of the south
sn Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Association,
at Sparta, Sept. rs. 81, and .. the 1911 IT, held
its annual Reunion. Thirty-three comrades
were present. Officers Tor the ensuing year
were elected as follows: Pres A. w. Johnston:
Lemmon. the Secretary desires
the addresses of members of this regiment.
S/The. 22Lh-Il. held a meeting at NQEHich Sept.
% About lis of the veterans were present
Gen. Harrison S. Fairchild, who commanded
the-Tegincnt during the war. presided at the
several meetings. Dinner was served at the
various hotels, and afternoon public meet
ing took place in the Academy of Music.
Lieut.. Baldwin presided.
IOWA.
The Benton County Veteran Association of
Benton County, fessay- -asiseftsfSt annual Re-
union at Vinlo2..4Qya, Wednesday and Thurs
day, Sept 20 and %, 1894. Gen. Josiah Given,
of Des MOines. and Department Commander
ant Secretary was kept busy delivering the
badges. At 11:45 the orders were given to fall
10, ranks were formed and marched to dinner
winch was prepared in large tent by Quarter
master Brown and assistants. The column was |
headed by the Drum Corps, the Cornet Band, 20 |
young ladies' and Co. G, Iowa National Guard. |
The address of welcome, By Prof. T. F. TObin |
of Iiliord's Academy, OF VintOn, was responded !
to by Department Commander Newman. More I
music, aud Gen. Given gave splendid adj |
dress. Among those present were Hon. Z. q. !
Cousins and De E.Voris. At the business meet !
ing, or the 9th, letters were read from ex- /
President Harrison, Gov. VIM. Mckinley. Gen.
w. ii. Gibson, Gen. l.. FairchiId, Mai. William /
Warner. Col. John o. Winship and others Obi |
GERS selected: Pres, II. N. Wilson; V.-P., NIL.
Prentis; ec.-E,-H.- GoIcard. @ NJ, ]. W. Ball;
?. NJ, K. II. Quinn.
fThe old 18th Mass held an enthusiastic Re-
Union in NaIcester during the latter part of
asst month. The Secretary's and Treasurer's
reports were read by c. W. Putnam. COM
nittee, consisting VIM. Willis, S. II. Putnam
Willard Cheney, C. c. Murdoch and B. w.
Mayo, was appointed to report list of officers.
The committee reported this list, which was
man imOusly elected Pres. Gen. Josiah Pick
1T; V.-P's, Col. James NJ. Fucker. Maj. f. T.
A. c. White, c. II. Foss, Capt. j. g.
Sec. and Treas. C--M. Putnau; Ex-
cutive Committee, W. o. Wilson. T. n. Gates.
apt. NJ. n. Rice, Willard Cheney, Lyman
IeightOn; Chap, J. Colvin Ssaulding.
IL. a. Smlth. Secretary, Z Oakland avenue,
omeryille: Reunion Isl Mass Cav, at Holy
Ike, Oct. pa
NCHIGAN
The following officers were elected at the
reunion of the 4th Mich. at Jackson, Sept
8: Pres, j. G.. Hurst; V.-P., II. s. Boutelle;
&C. aud Treas-,-H-A.- BackuS- Detroit. 1t was
ecided 10 hold the next Reunion at psilanti.
Ii the evening the members of Edward Pome-
Oy Relief Corps gave the veterans a banquet
t GAR Hall, following which Campfire
7as held. and the stories of the capture of
eff Davis and other army incidents were re-
ited. Most of the soldiers returned home on
he evening trains.
49, Sessi ions, Secretary. Ann Arbor: Re-
Mon 1sa-MIcn::e av: Representative Hail.
.ansing. Oct %. history of the regiment,
repaired by QE.-A. B: Isham. of Cincinnati. as
Historian of the regiment. assisted Dy c0ntri- |
utions from many other survivors of the regi- ,
tent. aud published by Col. w. ID. Mann, OF
lew York. will be distributor frye-of- cost TO ,
Il attending this Reunion.
lew JERSEY.
C. NJ. Titus, 10 Nevins street New York: |
ennTon 18th n. ]. at Frenchtown, Oct 10
EW YORK.
Ali members of the 50th n. Y Eng'rs are
,quested to send their names, with company
tier and address, tn Sam B. Williams, City j
reasurer, Rochester, N. Y. The object is to {