The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-07-23
Reunion of The Tionesta hangers.

July 10th dawned beautiful, and at an
early hour our streets were astir with the
boys in blue and their friends. TO enjoy
with their comrades OF the "Tionesta
Rangers" the third reunion of the above
organization. The hand shaking among
theold boys was ofthe fraternal naturean
spoke better than language could the feel
ings OF the heart that beats under the lit
tie q. A. II. button. AtIla. m. the Bur
CESS, Hon. Il. f. Ritchey, delivered an
able and patriotic address, welcoming the
boys to the town, TO which the President,
Capt. ID. 5. Knox, responded in style
that met The approval TALL. Dinner at the
different hotels for all at o'clock, D. m.
This was the gift our highly esteemed
comrade. Capt. ID. S. Knox, the fast Cap
tain of the Rangers, or Company G, SD
Regt., Pa. Vols. Dinner disposed of the
bugle sounded the old assembly call at
the hall, where the business meeting and
campfire was held. The election of Off
GERS was promptly entered into and re-
suited as follows: President, ID. S.
Knox; Vice President, ID. w. Clark
Treasurer, G. A, Hill; Secretary,
j. Albaugh. The following comrades
were appointed as memorial committee:
ID. w. Clark, j. Albaugh and w. p. Sig
gins, this committee 10 present report at
the next reunion. By a resolution it was
agreed that a history of each member of
the company should be gathered and
compiled for publication. For this pur-
pose every member should put forth an
extra effort to push the mater along by
sending to the secretary the following
facts: When and where born; postoilice
address when did you enlist and where;
when discharged and why; is there any
particular experience in your army life
or in that of any comrade which you be-
llevo to be worthy of historical preserva-
tion? Write it up in as few words as pos
sible and it will be put in shape by the
historical commi tee. Where comrades
were killed or have since died their
friends are requested in connection with
the foregoing also to give date aud place
of death, and any other information they
may deem necessary. Do not delay this
matter, but be prompt and you will not
regret the efT,rt you make in this con
nection.
After the business was finished camp
fire was set ablaze by Comrade Knox in
few brief but eloquent remarks. The
boys all feel that Capt. Knox is the father
of old Co. G, and his kind words are at
all times appreciated. Capt. j NJ. Clapp
was called on and responded briefly, pay
ing glowing tribute to the gallant old
SD Regt., of which Co. G was part.
Comrade Clapp was heartily applauded
by all present. He served his country
well while Captain OF Co. f, l2lst Regt.,
Pa. Vols, and is now power for good in |
the G. A. r. Lieut.. S. d. Irwin, gener-
ally known as Judge Irwin, in his |
happy vein of thought of the years gone
by, was next to respond and was round
ly applauded. Next in line was COM
rade Robinson, who has represented this
portion of the G. A. II. in National En- |
many times to the satislac- |
tion of all. He also added his hearty |
tribute ofpraise 10 the SD. Then j. C.
Dunn, NJ. D., son OF veteran, gave an
appropriate talk which was well received |
by all. Capt. Grace, the last captain OF
old Company g, responded briefly; also
Quartermaster d. w. Clark. and COM
radas G. w. Mason, Siggins and AL
baugh, all of whom were greeted by not
ed applause. Many comrades of other
organizations We're present and parlici-
pated in the festivities of the occasion,
which will no doubt be long rememb bered
by ali. Comrades of all organizations
melt into one grand whole when they |
come together. The old soldier with his |
wife aud children, together with their
prattling grand children, mingled their
voices in the happy event of their life
The old soldiers friends OF the highest
class of American citizenship were pres
ent with their earnest "God bless YOU"
from all directions. Among them were
many of the old land marks of the town
md vicinity: j. a. Proper and lady, S.
II. llaslet and lady, VIM. Hood and
lady, S. j. Wolcott and lady, besides
many others, including Mrs. A. B. Kelly,
MIS-. Devices, Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Reck,
Editor Wenk, of the REPUBLICAN and
Editor Muse and lady of the Vindicator.
At the conclusion a vote of thanks was
given our friends for their presence, t1
)ur old Captain d. s. Knox for the zeal
10 has put forth to secure and make the
reunion perfect success, and for the
Inner on this occasion. Also to the Re-
PUBLICAN aud Vindicato- forces for the
Ibe assistance rendered in our encour-
lgement all along by giving us space and
publicity.
Many letters of regret from absent
were received and read, all of
whom we hope TO meet on a future oc-
,asion. Comrades Of the far west and
elsewhere, we send you our fraternal
erecting along the line.
Following is a list of the members of
he Rangers present on this occasion.
Albaugh, VIM, East Hickory, Pa.
Albaugh, j., East Hickory, Pa.
Albaugh, c. H., Michigan.
Berlin, j. H., Wing Hill, Pa.
Clark, d. W., Tionesta, Pa.
Grace, Peter, jamestown, N. Y.
Hunter, James, East Hickory, Pa.
Hindman, G. s., Whig Hill, Pa,
Huddleson, Geo., West Hickory, Pa.
Hill, c. A., Tionesta, Pa.
Knox, d. S., Tionesta, Pa.
Lyons, II. X, Oleopolis, Pa.
McCalmont, A. t., President, Pa.
McCalmont, Geo. W., President, Pa.
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