The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-10-12

and while THIS was enjoyed, the time
passed swiftly in cordial greetings and
happy reunions of time-tried pals and
friends from far and near.
Survivors of the Tenth and Sixteenth
who returned for this reunion came
largely from Kentucky and Ohio, but
Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Ar
kansas were also represented.
The stirring notes of the bugle, CIV
ing the Assembly" call, Brought the
pleasant noon hour to close and the
old warriors to their feet to march
proudly and promptly to their places
for the remainder of the program.
The first speaker for the afternoon
was Hon. A. D. Cole, of Maysville, He
paid touching tribute to the influence
exerted by the Civil War veterans in
forming the American Ideal" so much
admired and discussed in recent years.
He pointed out very clearly that but
for their steadfast courage in safe
guarding these high ideals the Span
ish-American War and the late World
War would not hae found America
ready to assume the high rank which
she now occupied in world affairs. His
remaks were received with repeated
Interruptions of applause and express
sions of approval.
The Committee of Memorials report
ed the deaths during the past year OF
eleven beterans, one widow Of vet
eran and one daughter of veteran
namely, Coloel R. R. Maltby, Tenth
and Sixteenth; Captain Tom Wood,
Wood, Sixteenth, w. o. Outten, John
w. Brite, John Peters, Sixteenth ;
Charles Paul, Sixteenth; W. H. Gray
Tenth; Byron Rudy, Samuel Gug. Six
teenth Charles Cracraft, Tenth; G. N.
Orme, Fifty-fourth; Mrs. Margaret
WALSH, widow, and Mrs. Ben Cole,
daughter.
Rev. Dickey, Chairman of committee
made an eloquent address in memory
Of these departed loved ones and read
some extracts from newspapers in
their tribute.
The Committee on Resolutions offer
ed the following:
Resolved: l. That the thanks Of this
organization be extended to the own
ers of Beechwood Park for their cour-
tesy and kindness in giving US the use
of this beautiful place for our meeting
2. That our sympathy be extended
to the relatives and friends of the COM
rades who have fallen since last we
met, especially to Mrs. John Cogan
wha has had the double loss of hus-
band, John Cogan, and mother, Mrs
Margaret Walsh;
8. That this organization is thank
full for the presence at our meeting oil
the Boys Band and that we desire tc
express our appreciation of the pleas
ure an dinspiration which their music
afforded us;
4. That we add to these our sincere
thanks to the ladies who provided ant
served the splendid lunch and hot cot
fee. God knows there were never finer
women, better victuals, nor sweetel
smiles than theirs.
S. That the association Is indebted
to the Hon. A. d. Cole, Rev. ]. ]. Dick
ey and the other speakers of the day
for their eloquence and hospittable in
terest toward us, so ably expressed il
their speeches and still more by thu
welcome hand clas pand kindly swile
We also wish to thank the Mayor ant
iitizens of Maysville for the patriotic
decorations in our honor.
6. That we perpetuate these reun
10 nsas long as we can muster Cor
poral's Guard" in order to keen ally,
| the noble feeinlgs of comradeship borl
in our associations together during thu
Civil War.
Signed, DR.. A. N. Ellis. c. L. Dudley
F. nj. Narrower.
1t was disclosed that Jas Mcintosh
aged 80 years, was the Oldest veteran
present, while C. L. Dudley aged rs
was the youngest
Comrades G. w. Drennen, Of Brook
vile, Mo-, and Alonzo Seamon, of Nor
man, Okla, made short, interesting
talks.
At roll call IA members Of the Tent
and IA members Of the Sixteenth, will