The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-07-06
Veterans Meeting in Newburg.

| Veterans Meeting IN NeWDurg.
The Waldo County Veteran Association was
entertained at Newburg Grange hall. June 29th.
Newburg is the home of johnson Irask. the
President of the Association, and it speaks
very pleasantly for him, the fact that the
people of his home community IN Penobscot
county are glad to entertain the Association of
Waldo county because he belongs to it, as they
have three times in the past six years. The
day was bright and cool and . very large COM
pany of veterans, their families and friends.
were present. The little town OF Morrill,,
twenty three miles away. had representation
of sixteen, The morning meeting was called
to order at IL O'Clock, President Trask in the
chair. The records of the last meeting were
read and adopted. Comrades Cook, Whitcomb.
and Bowen were appointed a committee on
time and place of the next meeting. One
veteran was reported as having passed away
since the last meeting-Pembroke S. Staples
of Belfast. Co. l, 26th Maine. Remarks by
Comrade Dunton. and by Comrade d. o.
Bowen, who presented the following resou-
tions on the death of Hon, E. c. Burleigh,
which were adopted:
Whereas The veterans of Waldo county de-
sire always to show their appreciation of those
who have proved their friendship to the veter-
ans of the Civil War. by word and act; and
whereas, we learn with sorrow that Hon. Ed
win G.. Burleigh has suddenly passed over and
his abors for US ended; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Senator Bur-
leigh we have lost friend who for many years
in the House and Senate of the United States
had used his influence anu vote to help secure
the old soldier and his widow against want in
their old age. AS Statesman and Patriot he
was ever true and loyal to the best interests
of our great nation. and the flag we love.
Then came the call for dinner and two hun
dred and fifty people were most satisfactorily
entertained in the dining room, followed by
the usual treat Of cigars for the veterans, and
the unusual treat of chocolates for the ladies',
which was much enjoyed.
The afternoon meeting was called to order
by President Trask, who made some stirring
opening remarks, as he said for the benefit of
his people and for the large number of chill
dren present. He was proud of the fact that
so many boys in Blue" went from Newburg,
and proud that today the same loyal. patri-
otic spirit caused the people of South New
burg to 90 all in their power to make this
happy day for the veterans. Next was music
by the orchestra-W. E. Luce, violinist, Jen-
ME Dearborn, pianist, H. c. Dearborn. clari-
net, ]. F. Davis, cornet, Fred Luce, cornet,
Albert Chapman, trombone-who furnished
patriotic medley of the old war songs SO
dear to the heart of the veterans, the
audience j,ining in the chorus. Prayer by
Chaplain Merrill of Searsport. The commit
tee on time and place reported the next meet
ing to be held Thursday, August Sd, at Fred
erick Ritchie Grange hall. The President called
up and the veterans saluted the flag Re.
marks by Secretary Stinson in honor of Com
rade Pembroke S..Staples of Belfast, deceased
since the last meeting. He spoke very strong
ly in regard to his good qualities as soldier,
and SAID it might well be said of him, "a good
man has gone; what more can we say?" On
call of the President thirty-three veterans re-
sponded including veterans from Penobscot
and Knox counties. The program was then
carried out as follows: Address of welcome by
Mrs. ]. ]. Durham, who said:
Mr.. President, Members of the Waldo Coun-
ty Veterans Association, Ladies of the Relief
Corps and Friends: To me is given the pleas.
ure of extending to you in behalf of the peo-
pie of this vicinity today. welcome such as is
due the men who fought to preserve our
Union, Words are but the vehicles of thought
while thoughts are living forces and are often
felt long before expressed in words. Thus, |
am sure you have realized the warm welcome
that has gone out to you in our thoughts and
that you have grasped that home like feeling
that at once sets us at our best, wherever we
are, when it reaches us like a zephyr from
heaven. Words are inadequate to express
welcome such we deem due the men who
saved a nation that has prospered as our ma
ton has prospered year after year, beautifyiag
her flag by adding stars and bringing prosper
ity to her people; yet it is pleasure for me to
make the effort, il l can but say we bid you
welcome to everything we have to offer. 1t is
yours for the day. Welcome to the young
people and children; they are the ones who
ture, in the days of peace and in times of war
My heart goes out in pity to the young man or
woman who has no patriotism in his or her
make. mp, and feel like quoting.
"Breathes there the man, with soul SO dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land
Again l say to you, welcome. Enjoy this
day with US and may We long remember the
day with some degree of pleasure.
Secretary Alfred Stinson responded in his
usual happy style. He thanked the good peo-
pie of Newburg for the welcome of their
smiling countenances and kindly greetings;
thanked the lady who gave the fine address
of welcome; was proud of President, who
was native of Newburg, and considered this
was of the largest veterans meeting he
had ever attended. He spoke of long march
on June 29. 1888 years ago this day. They
marched 80 miles on hot, sutry day, and at
noon had lunch of hardtack and pork He
also spoke of Minnesota Reg iment of 247
men, who lost s. per cent of their number in
one battle. An original solo composed by
Mrs. j. J. Durham was then sung by II. C.
Durham. with chorus by the choir. Rev. Fred H.
Morgan of Wolaston, Mass, was called upon
He said he was the son of veteran, but was
only nine months old when his father enlisted.
He missionary for seven years on the
Isthmus of Malaysia. He was near Manila
when Dewey entered Manila bay. He realiz.
ed that all of our civilization. all that we are
enjoying today, and our country saved and
established, we owe to the veterans, and he