The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-12
PRESENTATION or SAFER
hsior 0. W. coursey Was Remem
bered by His Comrads of Co.
With Handsome Saber.

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With Handsome Saber.
Monday evening there occurred a
sery impressive scene Oh the lawn Of
". Seaman. When Co. D had
koIshed drilling for the evening I'M
aer the command of Captain Briggs
npy marched to the home Of Mr..
$eaman on west Fifth and Rowley
treets. There the company stacked
ms and took a parade rest on the
lawn and listening to al address by
Hon. j.. L. Hannett president Of
he city council and representing
Mayor Silstv.
Before Mr.. Hannett stood Major
b W. Coursey, of the second battal-
Iop, second regiment. s., D, N. G..
rhe members Of Co. d, both old and
bew, had taken up a subscription.
From the prIvates and officers for the
purpose Of purchasing a saber for
heir worthy superior. The amount
Ras more than sufficient to buy the
aper and the rest was invested in a
eap and shoulder straps. Mr.. Han
Nett in presenting the saber to the
major took OCCASION to briefly review
Ills connection with the old South
Dakota volunteer regiment. which
NRent to the Philippines. and OF the
Interest the major has displayed
lnce his return In keeping up the
organization OF Co., D to whose
Efforts the success OF the company
lis due. MI. Hannett recognized, in
&he major a, gentleman of honest pur-
hoses with a desire to- do his duty in
khe fullest sense OF the word. He
CONGRATULATED the major for the ex-
Scellent discipline he had maintained
lin the company, which had its effect
6pn the young men in his command.
EIn presenting the saber at the close
hi his remarks Mr.. Hannett hoped
etbat it would never be drawn except
an the defense Of the constitution
bud the flag.
1 When Major Coursey attempted to
Sreply to the words OF Mr.. Hannett
Etbere was a business in his voice
Ethat denoted genuine emotion. He
Declared that he had never tefore
been so honoled by his fellow citi-
Bgens, and that he was unworthy Of
@aIl the praise and a~dulation that had
been showered upon him; that what
Ehe had done for the company came
Efrom his heart with an honest desire
Ito be of some benefit to the men in
bills command. He spoke very high
Fly Of the members Of the company,
|of whom he had always been proud
wherever they had appeared, and
never once had the blush, been called
ito his cheek over any act done by
1.-THE lndi vidual members Of his COM
lmand. The major thanked them
Eover and over again for; the kindness
land expression Of conference.-the boys
Showed in their present, and chat he
would carry the remembrance OF 1t
Iin his heart and mind forever.
/ Removing bis own belt and sword
|irom bis person Major Coursey Or
Edered second lieutenant, Walter A.
Seaman, to: the front. In words Of
highest commentator for his char
acter as a Christian young man and
a worthy citizen the major presented
him With the sword, that was first
used In command over the first Co.
d. Major .Coursey said. that two
years ago he administered the oath
to Mr.. Seaman and year, later he
jumped him over the heads OF six
teen officers and be stood we'll up in
the ranking command. Lieutenant
Seaman extended his thanks for tie
honor conferred upon him, and
pledged the use Of the sword to the
highest and noblest purposes it could
be put.
h Captain Briggs reformed his CON-
mand and marched down town tc
the Ice cream parlors or c.. W. Hoon,
where refreshments were served.
Major Coursey acted as. host to the
occasion and called ea, some for re-
marks: Lieutenant Seaman gave two
Or threeie ocutton numbers and they
were received yelyI heartily by. his
comrades. %Impromptu addresses
were made. by il. Hannett, I. w
Seaman. Lieutenant, Williamsand G
W. Downey. The, evening was {
very pleasant one for the boys ant
all enjoyed the fellowship to TIN
/ full.
/ 10 YOu Enjoy What You Eat.
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