The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-09-13
SOLDIERS ENJOY
ANNUAL REUNION
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but when went to Vienna hailed
from the United States" Such is the
universal feeling in the south. 1t used
to be that native of the various
states could be told by their accent.
Even that distinction is passing away.
We are one people.
Patriotism is born in man. 1t is
his love for the place of his nativity.
We Iowa people rejoice in the beauty
of our own state. We love it. That
is patriotism. General Austerhaus, 4
German Union officer in the Civil war,
said the American soldier was dis
tinguished by his love of home. Ma
jor Lacey reiterated the fact that
wars bitterness is over, talked Incl
dentally of jamestown, the historical
center of our country, where tri-
centennial is to be held next year.
Major Lacey discussed the G. A. r.
spirit, which is bringing the comrades
nearer together each year. He said
these gatherings are, to hold up the
flag of patriotism and their INCREASE in
number is to be desired.
The major closed with a beautiful
and touching tribute to the women OF
'61. All through his speech the ma
jor was at his best, and his remarks
were punctuated by frequent inter-
ruptions and applause.
The Remainder of Program.
At this point of the proceedings a
comrade arose and moved a vote of
thanks to the ladies of the G. A. r.
Circle for the dinner offered the vet
Grams. 1t was carried with will.
President Gentry then introduced
Rev. Corkey, who talked briefly and
wittily of his honor and reverence for
a soldier and of the patience and in
dustry with which the old soldiers
have solved the problem of peace.
Mr.. Corkey is native of Ireland and
his easy and eloquent flow of Ian
guage is made all the more effective
by suspicion of an Irish accent.
Mrs. Capt. Woodruff then claimed the
attention of the audience while she
denied the truth of the published re-
port that there was trouble in the
G. A. R. Ladies' Circle at Minneap.
oils. She said the Minneapolis papers
had retracted their statements about
the matter, but it had been republish-
ed by the G.. A. R. Advocate. There
was no disagreement in the meeting,
the only question dividing them was
as to the wisdom of having all nation
al officers from one state.
The meeting then adjourned.
Election of Officers.
The annual election of officers for
the Mahaska County Veterans associ-
alton took place Immediately after adj
journment Of the general meeting. On
motion the president was instructed
to appoint nominating committee or
three to present ticket of executive
officers. The chair appointed as that
committee Comrades Kissick, Blan-
chard and Cruzen. This committee
reported the following ticket, which
was unanimously elected:
President-Thomas Hyde.
Secretary-W. H. Shaw.
. Treasurer-R. l.. Turner.
After some discussion it was decid.
ed to re-elect the vice presidents OF
last year by general vote, which was
done.
There was also some discussion OF
the time of meeting and by vote the
constitution was so amended as to
leave the matter of deciding upon lie
proper time in the hands of the exec.
utive committee.
The new president then took the
chair and appointed as members OF
the executive board Comrades Vance,
Blanchard and Loughridge, = =
The meeting then adjourned.
About 200 members were enrolled
as members of the association, and
the meeting throughout was marked
b1y orood failing and onthusiacO