The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-07-28
SILVER LAKE, JULY %. '93
Second Annual Meeting Of Old
Associates Lake Branch. Nc
KEGS Creek. Stony Creek.
Nos. |. 2. 3 and the Dutch.

This day will long be remembered,
beautiful as sunshine in our youthful
days. The hours only fled away from
us too quickly as our voices mingl d
together with many hearty old time
grasping of hands.
The attendance being very large,
pouring in upon the grounds from
early morning until noon hour and
even later Our refreshments were
then arranged and served promptly
at 1870 a. m. The program having
been arranged to take place prompt
ly at o'clock, was somewhat de-
layed, for a few minutes, that
a handsome applewood gavel
which was designed especially for
this date, might be presented before
opening. This was useful gift to
the Old Associates, presented by their
secretary, ]. J. Dachenbach. 1t was
presented for the organization by
Mrs. Lou Carter Funk to the Presi-
dent, DIR. Heffner.
opened with music by Union Town
ship Cornet Band, which was well
rendered by our youthful boys, OF
which the band is composed.
'Al Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" was sung by all, lead by our
honored and worthy singing teacher
of former years, II. p. Runion
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. S
Blair.
A most charming piece of music
was now rendered by the Male Quar-
tette of DeGrafT, composed of the
following: Rev. Arthur Cooper. ]. L
Sumner. DIR. Frank Makemson and
Fl. p. Runyon, after which ID. E
Lemon made the welcome address
which was well suited to the occa'
sion. Quartette was again called
and their selection was most glor.
iously encored and all efforts were
made to call them back, but the
lengthy program must proceed.
Response was given by DIR. Heffner
a very able address, full of life and
pith.
Following the address was a piano
solo by Miss AIDA Eddy, which need:
no comment.
"Silver Threads Among the Gold
was then sung by Miss Bertha Cor.
drey. The echo of her sweet voice
is yet ringing in the ears of all who
heard her sing.
"The Old Church Bell" was sung by
Mrs. Lou Funk and family, and called
to memory old times.
| Secretary A. G. Carter's report fol
1902 was read by assistant secretary
Miss Lola Dachenbach. 1t contained
many interesting features. which
will be of great value to our rising
generations to follow.
Short talks were given by Rev
Henry Secrist, of Boston, Mass. Ii
former years he re sided near Mckee.
creek. In his talk he referred t,
many incidents and old time land
marks. DIR. w. III. Hinkle was called
to the stand and gave brief review
of his early school days. Samue
McNett gave a short talk of the
pleasure it gave him to be present or
this occasion, Uncle George Rife
followed with far-reaching old talk
winding up his remarks with the
song, FIFTY Years Ago"
The secretary was called to read
letters of regret from the following
persons: J. w. Barton, Lima, o.: A
l. Barton, Toronto, Canada: Naoms
DERRICK, Cleveland, o.: Maggie Rea
Boston, Mass; Charles and Flora
Taylor, Montesano, Wash. For wan,
of time the last named letter was the
only one read, as it was addressed tc
relatives as well as to the Old Time
I, Associates.
The quartette was again called and
sung most beautifully, after which