The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-27

been honored by having one of its cit
izens appointed to the office of De-
partment Commander of Indiana. The
irst was General Bennett, the second
Benjamin Starr, and now Judge Com
stock We have enough honorable
members of the G. A. r. to hold the
position as long as the organization
Is in existence.
Mr.. Rupe spoke of Judge Comstock's
splendid war record, telling how at
one time he risked his life under a
heavy fire to save the colonel of his
regiment who had been injured by
fall from his horse. Mr. Hansche was
commended very highly for his ser
vices to this community. mo man
should enjoy greater esteem and hon
or than Mr.. Hansche" said Mr.. Rupe.
Rev. B. e. Parker, of the First M.
E. church, spoke in behalf of the broth
erhood of the church, which OrganiZa-
ton was invited to attend the recep-
ton. The work of the churches of the
north during the war was spoken Of
by Rev. Parker, explaining how they
encouraged men to enlist in the ser
vices of the Union. when the last
man of you veterans is laid away we
will cherish your memory" said Rev.
Parker.
Response BY Hansche.
Mr.. Hansche in response thanked
the speakers and organizations which
were honoring him on the occasion
mo greater tribute could be paid any
one" he said. This is one of the hap
pest moments of my life. l am proud
to be one of the Sons of Veterans"
Judge Comstock Replies.
Judge Comstock gave a short ad-
dress in response to the speakers who
paid him such high tribute. 1.-THE state.
wide sentiment toward Wayne county,
was one of the greatest assets I had
in securing my election" he said. "The
renown of Wayne county's patriotism
still has it's effect and is widely known.
] went to Newcastle when first in In
diana and many of my friends there
helped in my election"
Mr.. Comstock then reviewed the
the first news Of hostilities came to
Richmond.
Pastor McMullen Of the Pearl street
Methodist church presided at a meet
ing where the spirit of patriotism rsn
high" he said. Attorney VIM. r. Ben
ton opened recruiting office. Other
men who took prominent parts in the
work were Major John Potts, John
Whittridge, John Yaryan, Sol Meredith
of Centerville, w. w. Dudley. Though
1t is not shown on the records I know
1t to be fact that John w. Grubbs,
at that time wholesale grocer here,
was appealed to by War Governor o.
?. Morton to act as quartermaster
here"
Mrs. Mary ModIin Spoke.
Mrs. Mary Modlin spoke in behalf
Of the Ladies of the G. A. r. congratu-
lating the honored guests. I'VE wish
you a successful year and we as an
order will always be ready to help you
in any thing you undertake." she said.
Mrs. E. E. Christopher of the Wom-
ems Relief Corps spoke a few words
and stated that there should be a mon
ument erected here to the soldiers as
in other counties. Mrs. Christopher
said she hoped enough enthusiasm
could be inspired to have such a me-
mortal erected.
A musical program was carried out, |
the following taking part: Caroline
Simth. Ruth White, Mrs. Emma Had
ley. Clifford Hutchins, Walter Luring,
Prof. Henri Ramp. Edgar Mote The /
meeting closed after Mrs. Hadley sang
the Star Spangled Banner" by the |
entire audience singing America"