The National tribune., 1897-11-25
RENEWING OLD TIES.
Reunion of Veterans Who Stood Shout
der to Shoulder in the Dark Days.
Michigan,

Hhcn1Sans
The old resimental flag of the 1lth Mich.
Cav. was ut the Quincy Reunion. 1t had been
secured from the State for the occasion by the
Association officers. and its presence was in the
nature Of Q surprise. Comrade A. A. Wilcox
stepped on the platform. Carrying long bundle
securely wrapped. Taking of the paper he said
tn at it was the old flag of the 11th Mich. Cav.
Wild cheers from over hundred old veterans
followed this announcement. as the survivors
crowded around Comrade Wilcox. Some had
not seen the flag since the war. Roll-call
showed an attendance OF Ill survivors. besides
a ladies and Ia members of other commands.
Old officers were reelected as follows; Pres. w.
]. Young; Sec, 0. d. Caldwell, Detroit. Each
company chose Vice President.
Missouri.
The LIST Mo. Vol. Association Infantry and
artillery held Reunion and Campfire in the
Loyal Legion parlors, st. Louis. Oct. 80. Vice
President l.. Bruce. of D battery, presided. with
b. Seaman, of f battery. as Secretary. w. r.
Hodges, of the Loyal Legion, gave "A recitation.
Comrade Lsngguth. A rifes; Comrade Ham.
mel, A battery; +. Medsrt, ID battery; b. Sea-
man, z battery, A. A. Russell, and w. III. Simp-
kins r battery: A. Franklin, OF G battery: r.
Moleacett, OF II infantry; +. w. Guerin, of K
infantry, and J. J. Scharr representing the Tur-
ners. Each gave their army experience. Com
rads c. Fricke, buger of II battery. sounded
taps for departed comrades. Comrades of tho
LIST No. not members are requested to send their
names and addresses to B. Seaman, 5l6l Minerva
Ave, St. Louis. No.
New York
The 18th annual Reunion of Serrell's 1st n.
Y. Eng. was held at Hudson. n. Y, Oct 90,
with about 40 comrades present. They were
entertained by X. ID. Lathrop Post. 24S. tho
Odd Separate Company n. Y. S. n. o., and
Womsn's Relief Corps. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Pres, Gen.
Edward w. SeTrell See, Maj j. c. Wsnibold /;
Treas. VIM. Cannon. In the evening an Gu
tertainment and banquet was given at the Ar
mory. The address Of welcome WAS sde by
Hon. X. A. H. Deeley. Mayor Of Hudson.
This regiment was composed of three bat
tslions, which served part of their service with
the Department of the South. At the evacua-
tiOn of Fort Wagner, Morris Island. the Engi-
neers' flags were the FIRST to fly over the rebel
stronghold. This regiment built tho famous
Swamp Angel OIL Morris Island also. One bat
TALON served with the Army of the James until
the surrender at Appemattox. The Association
voted 10 hold their next Reunion ~ Peekskiil,
n. Y, first Wednesday in October, 1898.
Ohio.
dist Ohio, at Cleveland. o., Dec. 10. The
regimental history has been completed. w. r.
Smellie, Secretary, 1913 Water ST., Cleveland. 0.
Capt. K. C. Rankin Ripley. o., was elected
Permanent Secretary of the 7th Ohio Cav. at
the Columbus Reunion.
Pennsylvania.
Wartime music by the original regime tai
band, the majority using their old instruments,
created much enthusiasm At the Reunion of
the e7tb Pa. as York, bringing back memories
Of camp, dsld aud trenches. With the regi-
msnt were shree Of its old commanders, Col.
John w. Schall, Lieut.-Col. James A. Stable,
and Col. James Tsarney, who marched at the
head Of the column in the parade. With the
color guard was Mrs. Mary Schultz, of Egg
Harbor. n. j., who companied her husband
during his service, and was prisoner at Libby
| She bears tue title, Mother of the Regiment
| Officers: Pres. Col. J. W. Schsll V..P's, Col
James Tierney, Capt. James Adair. Capt. John
FANS, Lieut. Col. James A. Stahl. Capt. w. H.
| Lanius, and Capt. NJ. s. Cross; Rec. Sec, Mai.
| Finley ]. Thomas; Cor. See Capt. J. II. Basser
| York Treas, First Lieut.. Charles Ii. Stall.
man Chap, ID. c. Eberhsrdt. A complete
history of the regiment will be published by
the A Association.
The 57th Pa. met at Grove City, Oct ID. The
town was galy decorated aud the Woman
Relief CorDs furnished supper. Maj. Cunning
ham made the address Of welcome; j. NJ. Mar
tin responded. A business meeting was held
in the afternoon. and the Campfire was in the
college chapel in the evening. J. NJ. Martin
Col. J. s. Strawhecker. and Hon. Harry Wat
son delivered addresses The 57th Pa. was
fighting regiment. its loss being ~ officers aud
LAG men killed, or ever 10 per cent. of its en-
rollment. Chsnsellorsvile cost the comnani