Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-08-20
Greenville Plans for soth Re-
union.
Especial to The Record)


veterans of the cold Hickory" (the
30th) division, famous as the break
ers of the once invincible linden
burg line, at, Greenville, where the
division trained for that wonderful
feat, are fast taking definite shape
under the efficient direction of
Frank P. Bowen, of Knoxville, sec
retary and treasurer of the Old
Hickory division association, with
headquarters at Georgetown, S. c..
The date of this reunion is set for
September 29-30. These days fall
on Monday and Tuesday, which will
give the members all day Sunday
in which to congregate at Green
vile and will prevent their losing
an extra day from business.
An invitation has been extended
to President Wilson to attend the re
union and address the veterans of
the 3Oth. While it is not definitely
arranged, convention officials feel
certain he will accept the invita-
tion. General L. D. Tyson, who COM
manded the Fifty-ninth brigade,
and who is one of the members Of
the executive committee of the as
sociation, will be present and will
be one Of the principal speakers.
The Hickory Nuts" the official
fun-makers of the division, will be
present and will give several per-
formances. Sergt. B. Wesley Way
land, who is manager of this COM
pany of actors, has announced that
they will be there.
Entertain Men in Homes
Greenville, as most of the men
of the 3Oth division already know,
is beautiful city of about 10000
population, located on the Southern
railroad system, and is noted for
its clims te and water.
Mr. Bowen states that hotel facil-
ities in Greenville are as good as
can be found in the state and that
the association has received author
itatiye assurance from the citizens
of the city that private homes will
be thrown open to all men attend
ing the convention. "The citizens of
Greenville have very kindly offered
to entertain the men in their homes
free of CHARGE" said Mr.. Bowen.
GreenviIle Gives Welcome
The Southern Textile hall, the
largest hall south of the city OF
Philadelphia, has been promised to
the association for it's meetings free
of charge. Mr.. Bowen states that
the citizens show bv every act and
work that they want the men to
come and partake Of their hospital,
ity. Committees Of men and women
have been organized to arrange en-
tertainment and everything possible
for the pleasure and comfort Of the
men is promised. A number Of base
ball games, dances, etc., have alrea-
dy been planned.
Reduced Railroad Rates
Mr.. Bowen has taken up with
the Southwestern Passenger COM
mittee in Atlanta, the question of
reduced passenger rates for those
men attending the reunion. Rates
of one per cent per mile have alrea-
dy been procured from all points
within the states of Tennessee,
North and South Carolina. Efforts
are being made to get these rates
made applicable from all points
within the United States.
Telegraphic authority has been
received from Secretary of War
Baker authorizing all members of
the association to wear the uniform
at the convention, and Mr.. Bowen
predicts that Greenville will look
something like it did two years ago
when all the men arrive for the
big two-day celebration. Discharge
chevrons must be worn on all uni
forms. Badges will be furnished to
all men who intend to go, upon reg
istration, and the official insignia
buttons will be distributed at the
convention.
Urges Veterans to Register
Secretary Bowen wishes to i'm
press every veteran of the Old Hiek
ory division with the necessity of
registering his name and the unit
with which he served with the asso-
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