The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1907-10-10
Veterans Meet in Brooks.
Resolutions on the Death of Henry &.
Dawson.

met with George Il. Davis Post, Brooks.
Oct 3d.. The meeting was called to order
by President A. Stlnson and the report of
the last meeting was read and accepted,
The following resolutions on the death of
Comrade Henry K. Dawson were read and
adopted:
1t having pleased the All-wise Disposer
OF events TO bring to a close the life of Henry
r. Dawson, we, his comrades of the Waldo
County Veteran Association assembled,
desiring to express our sorrow for this
bereavement, and our gratitude for his life
and services, do unanimously agree upon
these resolutions:
Resolved, That in the death of Henry r.
Dawson this Association laments the loss
of cOmrade whose utmost endeavors
while President, and at all times, were
exerted Tor its upbuilding socially and in
tellectual]y.
Resolved, That his four years of arduous
service at the front in the war of '61-5 plac
ed him in the front rank of veterans and
merlted our highest commendation
Resolved, That we recognize in him a
friend and companion who was dear to us
all man of strong personality, whose
nooie life was standard of emulation, and
whose presence was ever an inspiration
for good.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of
this Association be rendered to the family
in their affection.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread opon page of the records of this
Association, and COPY thereof be trans
mitted to the family OF our deceased com
rade, and to The Belfast journal for publi
cation.
ANsEL WADsWoRTH,
ALFRED E. NICKERsoN,
JULIA G. McKEEN,
Committee.
Resolutions on the death of all comrades
who had died during the past year were
presented by Lorenzo Jones were read and
adopted, as follows:
Resolved, That we feel very deeply the
loss Of these comrades from our ranks We
recall their many virtues and the kindly
relations Of their exalted comradeship that
IN war and III peace have so greatly endear-
ed them to US.
Resolved, That we recognize even in the
sadness and pain of their separation from
US the hand of Divine Providence, whose
love and mercy is unbounded and whose
dealings are altogether wise and righteous
Resolved, That we accept this SORROW
full experience of separation for a time,
having for our comfort the memory of these
heroic and useful lives and confidence that
1t Shall be our happy experience to greet
them in land where sorrows and parting
are unknown.
Resolved, That this preamble and rsso-
lutions be spread upon our records.
Comrades John W. Nash, Ripley Whit
comb and N. P. Libbey we're appointed
committee on the nomination of officers and
later reported as follows: President, Alfred
Stinson; Secretary and Treasurer, Lorenzo
Jones; Chaplain, Rev. j. W. Vaughan.
The Association then adjourned for din
ner.
The afternoon session was called to order
by the President, and was opened with sing
ing and an address by the chaplain. Then
followed an address of welcome by Rev. j.
". Vaughan which was full of interesting
ideas and humorous points. He always has
some suggestions to offer that are worth
considering and is listened to with the clos
est attention. NJ. j. Dow, Esq, delivered
an address of welcome on behalf of the
people of Brooks
Song by Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Johnson
Comrades Clark, Whitcomb and Libby
were appointed committee on the time
and place of the next meeting.
Singing, "Marching Through Georgia"
The committee on time and place of next
meeting reported as 1OlIOWS: time Nov. Z,
1907 place, with E. NJ. Billings Post, Mon
roe
Remarks by Comrade Tasker of Jack son.
Singing, "Tenting ON the Old Camp
ground"
The roster of regiments was called, as
follows: End Maine, 1; 4th Maine, 70; 5th
Maine, l 18th Maine, l 18th Maine, 2; 10Th
Maine, 8; goth Maine, /; Goth Maine, 10; 1st
Maine Cavalry, 4; End Maine Cavalry, l;
18th Maine, 5; 18th Maine l 18th Maine, /
11th Maine 1, 9th Maine, 2, 2sth Maine. /
Navy, /; Coast Guards, 3; oath Maine, 1;
1st Mass, H. A, l !; Sth Mass, l.
Singing by the audience, "The Battle Cry
OF Freedom
Remarks by NJ. j. Dow, ESQ.,, which were
very appropriate and loudly applauded. Re-
marks by Rev. j. W. Vaughan and Mrs.
Steward of Clinton.
Singing by the choir.
Remarks by Mrs. d. 0. Bowen.
On motion of ID. 0. Bowen a rising vote
of thanks was given to the Post and citi-
Zens Of Brooks for hospitality.