The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-01
To The Veterans of the Civil War
Living in Iowa.

The Thirty-fifth General Assembly
has appropriated ten thousand dol
lars ($1O,O00), or so much thereof
as will be necessary for the purpose
of defraying the actual railroad fare
Of the survivors of the Battle Of Get
tysburg to and from the great re-
union, of the survivors of both sides,
who took part in that memorable
battle, and who now reside in Iowa,
which reunion will take place July
IA, inclusive, 1913, upon that histor-
ic battle ground.
Survivors of the battle, desiring
to participate in the fund, must fur
nish information regarding their
company and regiment to the secre-
May 9Th, it being necessary to know
by that date the number from this
state to be in attendance in order to
secure accommodations. Blank ap-
plications in proper form will be fur
nished upon request, and upon re-
ceiving proper evidence as to eligi-
bility to participate in the fund, a
certificate will be issued by the COM
mission which will procure tickets
from your local railroad station
agent.
The government and the state of
Pennsylvania have arranged to pro-
vide quarters and subsistence for
forty thousand veterans. The bill,
which made the appropriation pro-
vided for commission to disburse
the fund provided in the bill. AS
the time is which to make the ar
Tangement is limited, it will be nee
esssary to establish definite rules,
and insist upon their rigid enforce
ment. AS the services of this COM
mission are voluntary and without
remuneration, it is hoped that veter-
ans desiring to participate in this
fund will cooperate with the COM
mission promptly in the arrange
ments made by them.
1t is proposed that all attending
this reunion shall reach Chicago by
the most convenient route, where the
commission will have arranged for
an official train composed of Sleep
ers. This train will leave Chicago
on the afternoon of June 2Sth, due
to arrive in Gettysburg on the after
noon of June 29th. If you desire
reservation on this special train, the
amount-$4.50 for a lower berth
and $3.50 for an upper berth, must
be forwarded with your application
to the secretary OF the commission.
Be careful to arrive in Chicago in
time for this train.
On arrival at Gettysburg, the state
agent for Iowa, Comrade B. c. Ward,
will be prepared to assign quarters
to each and every veteran holding a
certificate from this commission.
Civil War Veterans, who did not
participate in the Battle of Gettys-
burg, and who desire to attend the
reunion, paying their own railroad
fare, have been invited to participate
in the free entertainment at Gettys
burg, the same as the survivors OF
the battle, by making the same APP
plication to this commission and re-
ceiving a certificate, which will be
honored upon their arrival But the
application as stated must be in the
hands of the commission by May.
18th. Veterans not holding a certi-
fcate from this commission cannot
expect assignment OF quarters or
subsistence.
In addition to quarters and sub
sistence, the government has prOvid-
Gu III 1ull AOSp1k01 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
including physicians and nurses;
however, this commission advises
that no veteran, unable to care for
himself, should attempt to attend
the reunion.
We call especial attention to the
following extracts from the circular
issued by the general commission,
having in charge the entire arrange
ments for the reunion:
General Scope and Plans.
This celebration is to be a great
reunion of the Union and Confeder-
ate veterans of the Civil War at
Gettysburg, Pa, on July LIST, End,
3rd and 4th, 1918. This includes all
veterans whether they participated
in the Battle of Gettysburg or not,
but those who did not participate in
that battle must pay their own fare.
All veterans will be furnished lodg-
ing and board by the state of Penn
sylvania and the United States Gov
eminent, free of charge from the ev-
ening of June 18th to the morning
OF July 9Th.
Camp Accommodations.
The camp for the accommodation
of the veterans will be laid out, fur
nished and controlled by the United
States Government. 1t will cover
two hundred and eighty acres and
will contain five thousand large
tents, each holding eight veterans.
Each veteran will be furnished with
a cot, blankets, mess kit, etc, but
he must furnish his own towels,
soap and other toilet articles. No
trunks will be allowed. Use suit
cases for your baggage.
Mail and kilograms.
All mail matter and kilograms
must be plainly addressed to the in
dividual veteran, Gettysburg, Pa,
Care of the Iowa Department"
None But Veterans.
Do not take any members of your
family, as no one but veterans will
be allowed in camp; as it will be
to secure board or lodg- !
ing in Gettysburg, unless reservation
has been made long ago.
The Iowa Delegation.
As soon as it can be ascertained |
how many Iowa veterans will attend
the reunion, the Gettysburg commits