West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-07-11

A. Hartley Lyon. Thomas Bayles Reno.
r. NJ Huffman; Union. Andrew Werner;
Portland. Levi r. Miller; Pleasant. Cole
man Titcheneli; Grant. Henry Jackson.
| Agreeable TO previous notice. the com.
mittec Of the Soldiers Monument Associa-
tion OF Preston County presented the
Efforts that were being made to complete
the funds necessary to erect the monument
urging the auxiliary organizations to
prompt and earnest effort. where such ef-
fort has not already been made. AID.
| journment
| 7;3o p. m.-Musical concert by Zeller's
Band. after which the audience was called
to order by the Commander. who intro
duced w. ). Terrill. a son Of a veteran
who was so very unfortunate as TO lose
both arms In wreck at Rowlesburg some
years since. The armless young man
proved equal TO the task OF speaking to an
Intelligent audience in such eloquent man
ner that they were spell.bound under his
influence. Mr.. Lindsey. Of MartinsburE.
was next introduced to the people as
speaker. The young attorney proved to be
equal to the task. showing wonderful skill
In presenting a we'll formulated line of
thought. student whose career will be
looked forward to by the audience of Pres.
tonians who had the pleasure Of hearing
the young orator Adjourned
The Glorious Fourth dawned upon Ms in
great beauty. as the shower on the previous
evening had broken the Oppressive heat
that had been so depressing for the last
| few days.
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1t was evident at an early hour that the
Fourth had been dedicated by our people
as the big day of the Reunion. Streams of
people came in. not only from all sections
OF Preston. but from ad joining counties.
Al 10 O'Clock. agreeable to previous ar.
arrangements, the martial band commenced
to play some patriotic airs. which was a
signal Tor at least seventy.fve OF the old
| veterans. who had not only survived the
| shock and carnage OF a mighty war but
| VINO had withstood thirty.eight years of
citizenship. shouldering all the cares and
responsibilities of life. fell into line as accu-
rately and promptly as was their custom to
do when youth and manhood blossomed on
their cheeks. Under the direction Of Ad-
Jutant Shaw and others. the army guard
mount was represented. When they
/ ".
ulated by the inspiring music of fife and
drum. executed by at least some of the
musicians OF the civil war The army step
| and drill were so fresh in their memory
that II was possible Tor a great throng of
people to mistake the old soldiers OF Pres
ton county for military cadets or a trained
marching club. Immediately following the
| parade Zeilcr's Band and the choir rem.
dered some patriotic music The audito-
rum was completely packed. and fully one.
half of the crowd were left outside, whose
lot II was TO stand up and grow larger or
be seated on the ground. At this iuncture
1t was discovered that Col. Fitz. Gerald was
| on the ground. and as his memorial poem
| was called for he promptly was given a
place on the program by Commander HAY.
| den. who introduced the Colonel and who
I'm his usual good taste and oratory pre-.
scented his poem. which has become of ma
tional reputation.
The appointment OF committee on reso.
iutions had been overlooked whereupon
the same was at once formulated and an.
nounced by Adjutant Shaw, which is as
follows w. ii, Glover L. V. Reed, T. d.
Benson Capt. j. f. Murdoch, Andrew
Werner, a. c. Scot, and G. A. Boden.
The time had now come for the silver
tongued orator of the eastern panhandle
TO speak. That eloquent, patriotic and
rising young man of West Virginia is no
stranger to the comrades and citizens of
the banner county for buckwheat cakes and
honey. U. S. q. Pitzer he having been
among us many times before and has al.
pi,san
a welcome visitor with us on all occasions.
Berkeley county's honored son has the
confidence of Prestonians in the fullest
sense. The Commander introduced the
gentleman as the orator of the day, and
who responded in his usual eloquent man
ner but comment is unnecessary. and will
not be attempted by one incompetent to do
justice to so eloquent an orator.
Rev. Shultz was then introduced by the
Commander He is another one of our
educated and patriotic young men who
served his country and who is willing to
lend helping hand in honoring the old
soldiers. Yankee Doodle" was called for
and was rendered by ZeIer's Band. Ad.
journment.
The guard mount OF the morning by the
old soldiers was called for by the audience
and was duplicated at 8 clock p. m. This
time count was made of the veterans i'm
line, which was seventy, adding to this
those not in line. it is safe to say that at
least ninety relics of the civil war we're on
the ground-the largest number that has
attended for several years. And IL is we'll
to know that the fraternal ties OF comrade.
ship grow stronger as years go by. This
is also true in regard TO the appreciation of
their services by the young people of our
favored land. This is as it should be. and
carries out the theory that education means
loyalty
a small collection was taken up for the
martial band that furnished such excellent
music, with the understanding that this
famous band be retained by the Grand
Army of Preston County for future Re
unions. Zeller's Band played Marching
Through Georgia" led by Comrade Simon.
ton. "Tentng on the Old Camp ground.
according to the late addition was sung.
led by Preston Glover Miss Nettie Hern.
don presiding at the organ.
Rev. Comrade Simonton. preached the
memorial sermon TO a large and apprecia-
\ tive audience. The comradc is one Of the
boys and loves to manufacture fun for
us IN our Reunions. This is true. when IL
comes TO matters Of great importance he
can get down to business also. II might
be well said that We could not spare him az
our Reunions. Music by Zcllcrs Band
| general hand.shak.ng Of the comrades and
their friends and the 18th Annual Reunion
was numbered with the past
/ n NJ HAYDEN Commander.