Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-25

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Resolutions for Deceased Comrades.
Whereas, it has pleased the Infinite
Ruler of the universe and the Father
of all spirits; from whose bountiful
hand comes all our earthly blessings,
and through whose Beloved Son we
hope for eternal life and enjoy the
ministrations of the Holy Spirit, dur
ing our earthly pilgrimage; to call to
his nearer presence in better land
our brave and faithful friends and be-
loved comrades Otis NJ. Kaler Of Com
pany A, Everett A. Penney Of Com
pany B; Leonard Flint and James F.
Cox Of Company c, William A. Austin.
Charles E. Low and John Tibbetts of
Company D; Francis w. White of
Company E, Alden E. Sherman Of
Company H, Marcus S. Chapman
Samuel w. Chapman and Gardiner
Waltz Of Company 1 and Henry A..
Varney of Company K.
Resolved: That by each and all
the members of this Association this
dispensation Of Providence is keenly
felt as a personal sorrow which rests
the more heavily upon us as our COM
rades are fewer and more feeble in
passing years, yet we are sustained
and comforted by the memories of the
faithful service of those our comrades
as citizens and soldiers and the knoWl
edge that their honorable example
shall be priced so long as such SER
vice is honored and respected among
men.
RESOLVED: That we tender our
deepest sympathy tc the families Of
our deceased comrades who in the in
ner circle Of home life best knew their
merits and most deeply feel their loss
and we devoutly trust that the infinite
mercies of our Heavenly Father may
soothe their sorrows and heel their
wounded hearts with joy and peace
that passeth human understanding
and cause the journey of their lives to
grow brighter until they shall meet
their loved and lost ones in the light
of new and glorious and eternal day.
Resolved: That this preamble
and resolutions be spread upon our
records and that the secretary be In
structed to forward a copy thereof to
the family Of each of our deceased
comrades.
RESOLVED: That to the Maine
Central and Wiscasset Waterville and
Pennington Railroads and the Dam
ariscotta Steamboat Company, we ten
Ger hearty thanks for concessions
in fares that assist the men and their
families who made this country what
it is and whose sacrifice laid the
foundation on which the wealth of
many corporations are founded to
meet and recall the days Of their SER
vice and enjoy the happy memories
that brighten the days Of those who
know what it is to render valuable and
faithful service, cordially granted and
gratefully received such concessions
are alike honorable and blessing to
} him that gives and to him that takes"
We have founded in the kindly at
tentions Of many years to our COM
!. rades and visitors a belief that some
days of our lives have not yet beer
forgotten, and are glad at the visible
prosperity and happiness and success
, of those who as members and officers
. make our reunions a season of happy
anG pleasant memories.
RESOLVED: That to Tysan NJ.
Kline manager of the Togus Hotel and
his assistants, we tender our cordial
thanks for the general attentions and
!, courtesies that have made the hotel
under his management and comforta-
BILE home for our comrades and visitors
and for a dinner to our association
that was Of special excellence in ma
terial and service. The courteous
treatment we have received made up
for lack of space to accommodate
that number present at the dinner and
every possible service and satisfaction
was afforded our comrades and visitors
to secure abundance of excellent food,
skilfully prepared and a service Of es-
; pecial skill.
RESOLVED: That to B. W. Theme
and the members of the Home Military
Band and especial thanks of this Asso-
citation are due, for delightful music Sc
lected with most exquisite taste, and
performed by the band Of artists under
his direction and skilful leadership with
great cheerfulness at such times dur
Ing our reunion exercises as IL was
greatly needed and largely increased
the pleasure Of the occasion. We trust
that the leader and members Of this
band may find all along the journey Of
their lives a return Of the kindly at
tentions they have so generously be-
slowed upon us this reunion day.
RESOLVED: That the Col. William
} P. Hurley, Governor Of the National
Home at Togus and the other officers
and members Of the Post, the cordial
thanks Of the Association are due for
most cordial reception and very kind
and useful courtesies and attentions to
our members and visitors that made
our stay one Of unalloyed pleasure to
all, and gave us especial delight In the
observance and care Of the members OF
the Home under a wise, thoughtful and
kindly administration of its affairs that
affords these assembled veterans all
reasonable conveniences and pleasures
in health, and safe and kindly treat
ment in disease that they find here
hone indeed