The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-03-20


sponded with most entertaining and
patriotic remarks. At this time at
tention was called to tho place where
the June meeting would be held and
after a fair consideration of the Ques-
ton it was decided to convene at East
Madison in response to an invitation
extended them to do SO. Miss Nc
Glauflin followed by singing Tent
ing on the Old Camp Ground" and it
was voted to extend to j. d. Emerson,
one of the members who is ill, letter
of sympathy.
Rev. E. w Weber of Madison was
asked to speak and came to the front
with some we'll timed and excellent
remarks During his talk Mr.. Web
Der was asked the feeling existing to
day in the south regarding the North
and the ex-soldiers of the North. The
friendly feeling towards the veterans
on the part of the ex-confederate
soldiers but on the part of the people
and especially among the women it
was different. Remarks offered by
e. F. Sprague which closed the morn
ing session.
After a bountiful dinner served by
the ladies of Russell Relief Corps,
Col Gould called to order at 100 for
the afternoon session. Nearer My
God to Thee" was rendered by the au-
dience, the 34th psalm was read and
prayer was offered by Rev. McGlau-
film 'Blest Be The Tie That Binds"
was then sung and Charles Folsom
Jones received standing vote of
thanks for generously contributing a
dinner ticket to each veteran present.
Comrade Sprague offered timely talk
of a pleasing nature which was ap-
plauded There was music by the
choir and Rev McGlauf1in offered re-
marks in memory of Gen. Dyer, dur
ing which he touched upon other
events connected with the great sacri
flee of war. Sewell w. Smith spoke
along the same line and scripture was
read by Col. Gould. Other speakers
for the afternoon were S. f. Emerson,
Charles Folsom-Jones. Alon2o Smith,
Amasa Gregory and Cephas Walker.
The closing number on the program
was a we'll rendered reading by Mrs.
J. r. Bicknell.
Thanks We're rendered to Miss No
Glauflin to Mrs. Weber who acted
as accompanist for the day, to the
railroad companies and all who con-
tributed to the success of the meeting,
after which ranks were broken to
form again at East Madison in June.
The following memoriam was read
honoring Gen. Dyer;
IN MEMORTAAI-G GEN. ISAAC DYER
Since our last meeting there has
passed from our ranks one of our most
distinguished members, 3. comrade
whom we delighted to honor and
whose memory will ever remain with
us as the highest type of a loyal sold
Ter, devoted Christian and a true
citizen.
For upwards of three long years
he was Colonel of the fifteenth Maine
Infantry and led that grand old regi-
ment through active scenes that We're
ever in its pathway during its long
service at the front. Safely he re-
turned to his home and ever after bore
an active and conspicuous part in the
responsible duties that devolved upon
him in his town, county and state
Comrade Dyer had the honor of being
the first commander of Russell Post
No. 90, department of Maine 6. A. r.
and was also department Commander
of Maine for the 1892 His record as
a soldier and a citizen stands unsur-
passed; his sterling qualities of mind
and heart demanded our highest ad
miration. Like a shock of corn ripe
for the harvest" at the advanced age
of ninety-two years, our beloved com
rade has passed from the active scene
of this life to the grander life beyond.
Tenderly and with reverent hearts We
offer this tribute to his memory.
SAMUEL F. EMERSON
SEWELL W. SMITH
HENRY II. STEWARD