Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-23
CAMP FORMED
Sons Of Veterans on Thursday Even
ing by Mr.. Sisselko.

Last Thursday evening, Feb. 18TH,
the Sons of Veterans of Wausau, laid
the foundation for a camp that will
be second to none in the Wisconsin
division. The charter list includes
many more than the required mum.
ber and among that number Fl. /
Siggelko of Madison, himself an at
torney, says that five of the prom.
inent lawyers of Wausau are to be
found. These were the attorneys
who were eligible. Being lawyer
he pays special attention to that
class and finds that one fourth of all
lawyers are eligible. Though many
of those enrolled could not come to
the meeting yet far more than the
required number for quorum put in
an appearance. HSons'' from Amigo
and the commander of the Amigo
Post were present, Hon. S. A. Cook,
Dept. Com, G. A. r., of Neenah, was
there, the Ladies of the 6. A. r. and
the veterans of the local post were
there in goodly array. Hon. J. ID,
Beck of the Industrial Com, Madison,
member of the order. was present as
a guest. The following action was
taken: Name was left to the G. A. r.;
meetings are to be held twice month
ly; muster fee 50; yearly dues 81; num-
Der of charter members is indefinite
but the sentiment favored a large
number on character applications.
Officers elected are:
Commander-C. B. Bird.
Sen. V. Conc. H. Ingraham.
Ir. +" g HI. Mumm.
Sec. and Treas.-Wm. Fall.
Camp Council-W. r.. Chellis, W.
E. Dodge and G. H. Hooker.
The patriotic instructor and other
important positions will be filed by
appointment on the part of the COM
mander.
Mr.. Siggelko installed the officers
and exemplitied the ritualistic work
and made remarks.
Otto T. Benier of Amigo, Post Div.
Commander, G. A. r., Comrade
Rogers, Com. of Amigo Post,
G. A. r., Comrade j. E. Young,
Com. of local G. A. R. Post,
and r. HI. Johnson, also a mem
Der of the local post; Charles
Ingraham, S. V. Com.-elect of the
local camp, W. R. Chellis, father of
the local sons, several of the ladies of
the G.. A. r., Mrs. Bolin, Mrs. and
Miss Ida Hubbard spoke briefly but
very effectively.
Hon. S. A. Cook was introduced as
firm and constant friend of the "Sons,"
and was the speaker of the evening.
He certainly gave great address: He
urged all eligibles to join this order,
in order to become more patriotic,
foster patriotism and guard the future
of this republic. He was warmly re-
ceived and vigorously applauded.
At the close the ladies served re-
freShmentS.
All present agreed that the S. V.
order Is destined to become very
strong and influential. A camp here
of 100 to $50 by Memorial Day was
freely indicated. One of the most
significant causes of actions suggested
at the meeting and it seemed to be
in accordance with the general senti-
ment was that associate members, |. e.,
those not entitled to full membership
as lineal descendants of civil war veter-
ans be taken in under such conditions
and terms as are permitted by the
constitutions, rules and regulations.
This is purely local camp matter
and the object is to provide a home
for patriotic minded citizens who
want an opportunity to be instructed
by work in this patriotic order.
Several here have expressed desire
to join as associate members.