The Republican journal., 1919-08-21
The Waldo County Veterans.

The Waldo County Veterans.
The Waldo County Veteran association
met Aug. 9Th and 9th at Prospect in
Knights of Pythias hall. President Trask
was in the chair and called the meeting
to order. The records of last meeting
were read and accepted. The committee
on time, place and program were Com
vitation was received from Honesty
Grange, Morrill,, and was read. Dinner
hour was very pleasant one. President
Trask called to order at 100 p. m. The
program opened with singing Marching
Through Georgia" Prayer was offered
by Bro, Gldden. Bro. Palmer reported
for the committee and it was voted to
accept the invitation to Morrill, the End
Thursday in September. There were Is
veterans present Address of welcome
was given by Mrs. Geo. Ward and re-
of the program included music by
Helen Herman; recitation by Alice
Hopkins; remarks by Comr ade Stinson;
song by Miss Rainey; remarks by Alice
Palmer of Monroe; music by Ada Boyd
of Frankfort; remarks by Bro Glidden of
Frankfort; recitation by Jennie Dockham
of Prospect; music by Mrs. Grant and
Mrs. Hartman; remarks by Comrade
Spencer of Winterport; piano duet by
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis; reading by Annie
Clement of Winterport; remarks by
President Trask.
Comrades H M. Chase of Swanvile,
G. w. Townsend of Belfast, Sewall Har-
riman of Swanvlle were reported having
passed away since our last meeting
Music by Edith Dockham; remarks by
Comrade Philip Holmes from Salem,
Mass
the people of Prospect.
Remarks by Sister Dawson, recitation
by Brother GIidden: closed by singing
America.
The following original poem was read
on this occasion by Mrs. Annie Clements
of Winterport:
Who marched away in siXty-one
When Civil War had Just begun
And left behind some one to weep,
Perhaps girl he hoped to keep.
We know you well, we oft have met,
For you're our Waldo County Vet.
Who marched through valley Shenandoah
And gave the rebels their due, and more,
And lived on bareback green with mold,
Or slept on ground all damp and cold
To wipe out slavery's awful debt;
Why you, our Waldo County Vet
Who came when all was done and through
Back to the North, in garb of blue,
from Southern prisons, grim and VILE
From war you came with rank and file.
Yes, you were there, on that we bet,
You loyal Waldo County Vet.
w no as the years rush on, away,
Meets once month, with feelings gay,
10 talk DER battles bravely fought;
Or sing some song as like as not
Or tell of deeds you can't forget
Why you, our Waldo County. Vet.
Who has twinkling, gistening eye,
Jolly smile, though years 90 by,
Joke, laugh of bubblng Joy
though time keeps on, you're still boy
TO tell of FRANKS when comrades met
You splendid Waldo County Vet.
The ladies in each place you meet
just feed you on good things to eat
And do their best each blessed time
TO Keep you boys all gay and prime.
They gladly do it. they DO you bet,
You happy Waldo County Vet.
The boys who fought across the sea,
They too, gave much for liberty,
And proved to be as brave and true
AS you who wore the 9arb of blue
We honor all, and can't regret
The deeds of any war worn Vet.
In life's great battle all must fight
For truth and honor, peace and right
The world has met each crisis great