The Globe-republican., 1907-01-24
Resolutions by the Southwestern Vet
GRAMS Association.

With hearts full Of gratitude to the
Giver Of all good. we recognize interposi-
tIon 10 again permitting 80 many Of the
Veterans Of the War Of the Rebellion,
who make up the membership Of this
association, to renew our comradeship
and enjoy once more here, In this spleu-'
did grove, few, hours Of camp life, typ
Ical Of the years we epent together on
the tented field. We alone who have en-.
dured the hardships Of army life, VINO
have marched, stood shoulder to shoulder
on the field Of battle, advanced with each
other on the sklrmish line; we who have
drank from the same cahteen; can fully
appreciate tho tie d comrsdeship. II
Therefore be II resolved that We, the
members Of this, the Southwestern Vet
erasns' association, extend to the citizens
OF Dodge CITY, for the royal greeting
given us at this meeting, our sincere
thanks, and say to them one and alive
appreciate your every effort put forth In
behalf Of making this reunion the success
II Is proving to be; and permit US to say
to you citizens of Dodge City, and friends
Of this association from everywhere who
have used your best endeavor In behalf Of
this association, we thank you one and
all; and we realize that to you we owe
debt Of gratitude.
Be 1t further resolved, that we as an
association extend TO our officers and SOL
diers thanks for the splendid manner 10
which you have conducted the affairs OF
our association tine past year. Our presi-
dent, D. L. Sweeney; our vice-prssident,
r. M. Painter, and the several county
ice-presidents, Secretary Arment, Quar-
termaster J. w. Sldlow, Adjutant Frank
Chapman, all Of you collectively and each
one Of you individually, have proven
worthy Of the confidence Of this associa.
ton. ~
Fully understanding the arduous nature
Of the work that devolved on the commit.
tee whose duty 1t was to secure speakers,
M. W. Sutton, E. H. Madison and G. NJ.
Beeson, their success in securing for our
entertainment such distinguished gentle
men as Vice President Of the United
States Fairbanks, our United States SEN
ators for Kansas, Long and Benson, a
Kansas ex-united States senator, Harris,
the governors-of Kansas, Hoch, and Of
Oklahoma, Frantz-a justice Of our SUI
preme court, Mason; q member of con-
gress for this district, Murdoch; depart
ment commander OF the G. A. r. Of
Kansas, Caney, and Stoff and other well
known and able speakers, put this asso-
citation under lasting obligations to this
committee. Gentlemen, you have made
good your duty under your assignment;
we thank you.
Resolved that this association extend
to Mrs. Fannie Copeland Of Wichita q
vote Of thanks for the splendid recitations
that SO helped to enlivel our camp fires,
Her ever ready responses to our invita-.
tlons was great help in go many Of our
programs
y The Dodge City chorus won a warm
place In the hearts Of the members Of
this association by their magnificent re.
Idtais, and to them we say many. many
thanks. Ana the same we would say to
Mrs. Mlllikan for the part she took In
adding 90 much to the success Of orr
meeting.
To the drum corps and the Anthony
brass band, who did well their part In
making the reunion asuccsss, we heartily
extend our thanks.
We a an f1socTstio6 fI6d that our
friends are not all citizens Of Dodge City.
When we We came to tue hour when help
was greatly needed to complete all OF our
plans to make the reunion success, the
railroads came to the relief; the fuel for
our splendid camp fires was furnished BY
the Santa Fe, and to accommodate COM
rades and friends coming to the reunion,
the Rock Island gave Us extra trains. To
the arrangements Of both roads we say,
we appreciate your kindness; thank you.
In the midst Of our rejoicing and
pleasant time we have enjoyed at this
annual reunion, cloud overspreads our
sunshine; when the roll of vlce-presi-
dents was called, the vice.president OF
Grant county failed TO respond; Comrade
John McGilva has passed over the river.
We miss him; there Is one vacant chair.
We hope and pray that when 1t Is ours
to say the last farewell to our comrades
Of this association, that with our c0mrade
we may meet 10 q never ending reunion
above.
The vice-p president Of Seward county,
Mother LaLe, q charter member Of this
association, d loyal friend Of our COM.
'taSes, who 10 dow and always will be rec;
benIAsd ~ the mother Of the association,
|is seriously III. We earnestly hope THAI
ltASay pieSse the Great Comnisndsr ID
sbsI ; Mother LsAe 10 mest oSsinss With
M association ID lie future. We In love