The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
The Fourth Maine Battery.

able reunion at So Norridgewock,
June %, under the auspices Of the
Bates Post, q. A K.
Landlord Cahill, Of the new hotel,
threw open his house to the comrades
and their ladies'. The spacious dining
hall was handsomely decorated and
fine orchestra furnished music while
one hundred guests, comprised Of Bat
terry boys and their families, and a few
members of Bates Post and the Relief
Corps, sat down to well filled tables.
1t was day long to be remembered
by the "boys'. Every body was happy
and every one more than kind to them all.
After dinner they repaired to Miler's
! hall, where business meeting was held
The meeting was called to order by
President Foss, the roll called and the
following members responded:
4 Lieut.. Hamlin +. Eaton. Luddon,
n. Oak. w. II. Brooks and wife, T. II.
/ Jones and wife, Mrs. [. NJ. Williams,
James A. Jones and wife, of Angus
ia, Me Amaziah Southland and wife,
! Brunswick, Me, Lyman &. Brown,
Octave Thompson, Ambrose Vittum,
of Bingham, Me John w Rowe and
wife, Concord, Me-; Thomas Nutting,
Cyrus b. Perham and wife, A j. Gerry
and wife, of Pennington, Me; John
Foss, Harmony, Me; John a. King,
c. II. Dearborn and wife, F. G. Foss,
Cornelius Dutton, of Mt. Vernon, Me;
Judson Ames and wife, Montreal Can. ;
Lester Holway, wife and son, No. Fair
field, Me-; { has. Crymble and wife, No.
Arson, Me; Abel Davis, Hannibal Pow
ers of Pittsfeld, Me; Henry B. Stew
ems, wife, daughter and son, SO. Nor
ridgewock, Me-. Mrs. Lizzie Kimball,
Marion Mills wife, daughter and son,
Mark Harville, Mrs. Gardner Benson,
of Skowhegan, Me-; Joseph b. French
and wife, So. baskerville, Me-; Frank
White, Oakland, Me. c. A. Sturdy and
wife, Togus, Me; +. NJ. Dearborn and
wife, Vienns, Me,
hO lOiAO"ihS oiAASNio W. NitNhNN
for the ensuing year. Pres. c. A. Stur
dy, Togus, Vice Pres. Mark Harville,
Skowhegan, Sec. James A. Jones Aug
usta, Treas. Marion Mills, Slsowhegan
The committee on "GIstory of the
Battery made verbal report showing
that much work had been done, and
that the book is now nearly ready for
the publisher. A circular is soon to be
sent to each member giving details in
regard to the book.
After business me, ting the town was
to the hotel for supper, during which
some short speeches were made, and
cheers "long and Loud for mine host
and hostess, the Bates Post, Ladies'
Relief Corps, Lieut.. Eaton and the PEG
pie of Norridgewock generally, were
given with a will. The company was
SO hilarious that a little child present
asked its mother if old soldiers always
made such noise at the table.
A fine program was well carried out
for the evening. Speeches were made
by Lieut.. Eaton, Revs. Turner and
Jones, Mrs. eergt. Williams, omrade
Davis and others. A quartette furnish
ed fine music and every thing passed off
to the satisfaction of all.
The following tribute to the memory
of the wife of Comrade Abel Davis, was
offered by Mrs G, NJ. Williams of Aug
usta.
In behalf of the women of the 4th
Maine Battery Association, wish to
ffer the tribute of few words to the
memory Of one of our number, who a
lew months ago, closed her eyes ON all
earthly scenes, Mrs. Angie Rogers
Davis, wife of eomrade Abel Davis.
/ Although her connection with the
association was of comparatively re
cent date, she WIS one of our most
enthusiastic members. We recall with
pleasure her bright, CHEEKY greetings
her interest in all that pertained to our
gatherings, and her readiness to do all
she could to add to the pleasure of our
meetings. We feel sense of personal
loss, as the sad thought comes to our
hearts that her presence will no longer
cheer our reunions, but we look forward
to another reunion in that happier
cline, where the inhabitants shall new
er say 81 am sick. We tender our
sympathy TO him whose home has been
made desolate by her departure.
After passing the following resolu
tions, the meeting adjourned to meet
at Pennington, Me next year.
Whereas the members of the 4th Me.
Battery Assoc alton at their 10th annu-
al reunion, have been so handsomely
and generously entertained, we wish to
express our thanks to those who have
contributed to our pleasure. Therefore
be it
.Resolred: To Mr.. and Miss Cahill we
cannot sufficiently express our thanks
for their kindness and efforts, to make
the day one that will always be remem-
bered by each member, VS. the most
pleasant of our annual gatherings.
Their efforts and kindness are beyond
praise Ito Bates Post No. jS, we convey
our thanks, for their generous enter
tainment and the presence OF the com
rades with us, to the citizens of Nor
ridgewock our most hearty thanks are
due for our kindly reception, and hand
some entertainment which is fully APP
preciated by each member of the as
ISOLATION; to the several Railroads we
extend thanks for courteses in giving
our members reduced rates. Whereas,
during the year, some of our number
have hepn called 10 part with loved