The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-07-20
Veterans Association
Enlarged Territory
Now Includes all of Northwestern
Pennsylvania Reunion Goes
To Dubois Next Year.

The reunion of the Veterans Associ-
alton OF soldiers and sailors OF all wars
held in Reynoldsville Wednesday last
attracted several hundred men who had
seen service in the civil or Spanish
wars. The day was beautifully ADAPTED
for such an occasion and allowed the
complete program to be carried out
In open air, until the evening. Franks
Park was utilized and its shade was
very agreeable.
Judge Harry White, Of Indiana, was
the speaker Of the morning session
following an opening prayer by Rev.
]. F. Black, ard was In his glory re-
lating the thrilling events Of the eos
and his own heroic part played as a
state legislator, soldier, prisoner and
refugee. He held his audience for an
hour and q half and caused the blood
to flow faster in the veins Of every
patriotic citizen present.
There was no parade, that feature
Of the old reunions having become dis
agreeable to the survivors, who much
preferred to sit beneath the old apple
trees in the park and exchange remin-
iscences OF the war. The basket-picnic
ct the noon hour was a pleasant feature
In which many participated.
After dinner the business meeting
was held a. the pavilion and the follow
ing officers were chosen for the coming
year: President, Joseph Logan, Du-
Bois; first Weep esideut, ]. Hamilton,
Luthersburg; third vice-presideut,
Joseph Shaffer, Reynoldsville; secre-
tary, w. w. Perry, Brookvllle; assist
ant secretary, A. G. Stear, Dubois;
recording secretary, l.. L. Bennett,
Punxsutawney; treasurer, G. G. Pifer,
Dubois; chaplain, j. g. McEntire, Of
Reynoldsville.
Dubois was chosen as the place for
the 1911 reunion, the exact date to be
selected by the committee later. An
important change was also made 10 the
bylaws, whereby the territory covered
by the Association is extended over the
whole OF Northwestern Pennsylvania
and the membership includes the
honorably discharged soldiers and
sailors of all wars.
Following the business meeting Hon.
W. Swope, Of Clearfeld, delivered an
eloquent patriotic oration which was
listened to by a very large audience.
Swope is an orator OF exceptional ability
and his remarks could not have been
more timely.
P. S. Weber, of Dubois, followed
with short address In which deserved
compliments were paid to the veterans
present.
The veterans met again In the
evening and had jolly camp fire in
Centennial hall. Rev.. ]. II. Jelbsrt
opened the session with general re-
marks appropriate to the occasion and
came just as near to the spirit Of the
camp fire "yarning" as the ministerial
cloth would permit. Attorney James
Gleason, OF Dubois, with mock solem-
nifty and plea for the trutfulness Of
his profession, followed with bunch
of nonsense that set the audience laugh
ing and then stated some very un-
palstable facts about present day
politics and especially about the two
gubernatorial candidates in Pennsyl-
vania. Gleason was impartial In his
condemnation. The last speaker was
Comrade Wilson and his address was
During the day the Schnell Drum
Corps enlivened the program and
played at various places on Main street.
The veterans left expressing their
with the entertainment
furnished them and tho citizens Of
ReyholdsyiIle we're we'll pleased to be
honored with their presence.