Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-08-27

OF Nor, hem Michigan, Tuesday and
Wednesday, was, as expected, a de.
cided success. The village was pro
fusely decorated with evergreens,
flags and bunting, and our citizeni
gave hearty welcome to the visitors
| The early train brought delega
tion of over thirty from West Branch,
with their drum corps, who were
breakfasted at the dining hall, and
spent the forenoon looking over the
itown, and. visiting with resident
soldiers who came in from all parts
Of the country. The midday trains
were loaded from the south from
Arenac, Ogemaw and Roscolnmon
counties, and from the north from
Cheboygan and Otsego, and after.
noon number from Lewiston.
| At 100 the parade was formed and
under the inspiring music Of two
martial bands marched to the
grounds, where the program. as
ublished, was practically carried
out. Some few changes in speakers
being made by the enforced absence
of some OF the speakers. The address
OF welcome by Geo. l.. Alexander was
full of patriotic fervor and well ex'
pressed the sentiment OF our citizens
in cordial welcome, and was feelingly
responded to by President Abbott.
The vocal music by our Glee Club
was all that could be desired, being
selections of old Army Songs. which
have so long been familiar to the
"Boys" and are loved so we'll.
] The Court House was crowded at
the evening Campfire with people
who listened with interest to the re-
marks of Comrades Chalker, Warren,
Strickland, McElroy, and others whose
names we did not get A recitation
by Miss Rose Benson was received
with great applause, being felici'
tious selection for the occasion, and
excellently delivered. The only lack
Of the evening was that of Music.
During the night a terrific rain and
thunder storm occurred, which soaked
the camp ground, SO that Wednes
days exercises were adjourned to the
Court House, whore sitting room was
at a premium. The addresses of com
trades Warren, Nauman and Hilton
interpeYsed with music, were well
rendered, and carried the boys back
ia memory to 81 to '65, 6lling the
time till the call for dinner, which
was promptly answered.
ii The fine address of Mrs. Isabe
Forbush, of Gaylord, was listened tt
with close attention, the subject
The w. r. c." being one of intense
interest to all old soldiers who appre
ciate their noble work.
The afternoon session lost none o
it's interest in the music and the ad
dress of Comrade Woodruff, followed
by the fine recitation of Miss Matt,
Francis, which was rapturously ap
, plauded.
FL Gaylord was selected as the plac,
: for the next reunion, and the follow
, ing officers elected:
5 President-D. S. Waldron, Craw
S ford County.
Vice resident-A. s. Hilton, OF
'ego County.
i Secretary-W. Fl. Smith, Otseg,
, County.
Quartermaster-N. X. King, OF
sego County.
i, Executive Committee-William S
Chalker, Crawford County; E. S. Dick
nson, Otsego County, and Charlie
friedman, ST., Cheboygan County.
The following Vice-Presidents 70
The different counties in the distric
h we're elected:
Ogemaw CountY-A. G. Cameron
Oscoda County-W. III. Baker.
Cbeboygan County-C. ii. Geyer.
L Montmorency County,. Stands
brough.
Arenac County-Geo. M. Horton.
Otsego County John A. Covert.
Crawford County-W. S. Chalker
e| Poscommon County-H. ii. Wood
n ruff.
J. And the encampment was dis
:, persed while the band played Yanke
l. Doodle.
II The Otsego and Charlevoix countie
Farmers Pic Mic will be held a
Thumb Lake, September Sd, 1896, Of
. the resort grounds of James A. Way
goner, where will be found every
r thing for the comfort and pleasur
s of the community, such as Swings
d Merry-go-around, boat riding, refresh