The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
Meeting of Somerset Veterans
Association.


A reasonably fair number of the ex-
soldiers of the Republic gathered at
Milburn hall, Tuesday at 10 a. m to
hold the December meeting of the as
sociation. Some came from quite a
distance to be present and renew the
pleasant associations SO closely connect
ed with the survivors of the great
struggle that demanded 30 much of
their sacrifices and snfferngs The
at an early hour TO welcome their com
rades from other sections of the county.
Comrade K. Z Gould. Col-Com.
manding called to order and "Nearer
My God to Thee" was sung as the open
ing exercises, MIS-. Emma Ii. Dunton at
the piano. Prayer was offered by the
Chaplain and routine business of the
association WAS next in order.
The welcome TO the comrades in be-
half Of Russell Post was given by Com
rade ) F Emerson, the response to the
welcome was by Co-Commander Gould.
by Comrao o Cephas Walker, Adjutant
OF Association. Qlartermaster comrade,
| samuel Vose, submitted his report
which WAS accepted
Comrade D. F. Emerson, from the
committee to draft constitution aud
bylaws reported the work performed
by the committee by reading the same,
which were adopted as read. 1t was
| Of
pei, who may apply as honorary mem
beers of the association. Comrades, {.
e. Hartwell, + IL Wing, Samuel Vose,
were appointed to present names for
officers tor the ensuing year.
Uomrade, j D. Emerson offered re-
marks in relation to the growing custom
of introducing base ball games, horse
trot and other amusements on Memorial
day and bIief remarks were made by
several comrades, earnestly opposing all
such proceedings. Ii is certainly An alb
solute disgrace 10 those who indulge in
such things on this day, sacred to the
memory Of our nations dead. After a
far discussion of the question of hold
ing the March meeting 1t was decided 10
hold the same at Madison. The COM
mttee reported the following officers
for the ensuing year and the association
accepted the same: o..COmmandlng,
L L. Gould. Madison; Lieut. I Of. Isaac
Dyer, ekowhegan; Maj p II Butter,
NorIidge ~ock; haplaln, =. f. Emerson,
tk0whtgan; Adjatant, Cephas Walker,
Anson; Ga utermaster, samuel Vose,
Madison. This closed the morning SEES
sion. The W. Il. G. furnished a sumpu-
tous dinner at q A. K hall, which WAS
largely attended by the veterans.
The afternoon session opened at the
appointed time and the question WAS
considered in regard to tho dissertation
of Memorial day and many suggestions
made by different comrades 1t was
finally voted that committee be ap-
pointed by the chair to draft resolutions
and forward the same to the legis a.
ture asking that some method be adopt
ed, or action taken, by that body in con-
formity with the wishes of the assooia
ton and comrades, ). r. Emerson, r.
II. Wing, Jefferson savage were sppoin-
ed.
Comrade Gould rendered the beautiful
song Just before the battle, mother"
and Emma II. Duaton, THE Kingdom e
Coming" AL this poiut the SESSION waS
given over for short time for the ladies
to organize an auxiliary which was duly
perfected in the choice of Ella Ii. Gro
we'll as president, Mrs. E f Gould,
11t vice president, Mrs Weston, 2nd
vice president Alice GRAHAM secretary
Niss Hattie Blaisdell, treasurer. The
session was then continued by singing
"rhe red, white and blue" Rev +. A
Leitch was made An honorary member
of the association aud was introduced az
one of the speakers Brother Leitch Is
al~ avs ready to help the veterans aud us
ed rs his subject Abraham Lincoln. The
subject WAS agreat one, grand one and
required history, eloquence, logic, all
clothed In the most impressive language
but the speaker was equal to the great
occasion. This closed The speaking, Vote
of thanks was rendered Somerset Rail
road, Maine Central and Somerset Trac'
ton Co. for favors received aud the as
ISOLATION closed a successful meeting.