The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-01-30


The following report Of the institution
Of Eli Berlin Post, No. $40, @. A. r.,
was kindly furnished by Mr. J. Al
| baugh, one of our esteemed veteran
friends;
On Friday evening, January %, Eli
Berlin Post, No. 500, became part OF the
Department of Penna., G. A. r. Not
withstanding the approaching blizzard
| an immense concourse of people from far
and near came TO witness the installation
! of officers, etc. The only trouble expe-
rienced was the lack Of seating capacity
to accommodate all as we desired hence
our services was of necessity narrowed
down to very limited display. The
banquet prepared by the ladies of the
Hickories and vicinity reflected great
credit upon tn IN ALL As early as g
O'Clock p. m. { banquet was spread, the
tables accommodating 40 at each setting
were filled, and as fast as vacated, filled
again, and thus they all enjoyed them
selves until 10 o'clock, then came the in
stallation of officers, as follows:
P. c., w. E. Witherell; S. ". c., J. b..
Berlin; J. V. c., w. A. Burns; Serg.,
John Rhodes; Chap, Jas. Johnston;
q. NJ, j. c. Petigrew; Adjt., }. Albaugh;
o. D., J. f. Stoughton; o. g., Geo. Hud-
dleson; S. NJ, S. c. whitmore; @. NJ.
s., Saml Mervin. The work was well
executed by p. c., j. B. Eden, who was
ably assisted by our visiting comrads
from Tionesta, For want of room it was
simply impossible to properly station the
officers, yet, as old soldiers we were ac-
customed to 'jam." After installation,
Mr.. +. j. Henderson, who, by, the way.
is an artist, requested the boys TO get in
shape for a flash picture. As to the sue
ces OF his efforts we have not been in
formed After this the campfire was lit
up. BY request, j. Albaugh gave briei
sketch of the services and death of Com
rade Eli Berlin, whose memory is hon
ored by Post 629 of East Hickory. Eli
Berlin, of Gettysburg fame was cousin
of J. II. and Eli Berlin of Vhig Hill.
| He enlisted on the 1lth day of August,
1852, as recruit for company G, SD
Regt. Pa. Vols. He proved to be a
model soldier, commanding the respect
of his company. He sealed his devotion
for country and flag by his bloo1 on the
rocky crest Of Little Round Top, at about
8 o'clock p. M, July I'd, 1868, and is now
resting from the strife uuder the shadow
of Gettysburg's grand monument in the
Pennsylvania circle, section c. grave No.
81. Ask his widow and five children
what the war cost them.
p. p. c. Irwin was next called for and
responded in his quaint, rich style. His
remarks were of an historical nature and
commanded marked attention.
P. c., j. B. Eden gave an interesting
talk. =
Next came the commander of Eli Ber-
lin Post, w. e. Witherell. He spoke OF
the three grand principles of the G. A. r.
viz; Fraternity Charity and Loyalty.
He desired to be blessing to the Post,
and with this end in view urged his com
rades to assist him in the discharge OF
his duties that we may so shape our lives
that when the drum shall sound lights
out all may be well with us.
After rendering a vote of thanks to the
ladies and visiting comrades we realized
for the first time that Eli Berlin Past, No.
629 was born upon the roofs of the G. a.
r. We extend standing invitation to
all comrades to visit us at all times pos
sible. our post will meet on every sec
ond and fourth Friday of each month.
Comrades, our latch-string is out TO all
in f. G. and l..