The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-22
on various occasions, thisnone in par

ticulafgG, Mr.. Garfield was a member
of the Eighth Minnesota, which was
styled II the Indian regiment by the
other troops because it had previously
fought against the Indians in Min
nesota. &c Al the battle of Murfrees-
boro, on Dec. 7th, 1864, the Eighth
Minnesota led against a force double
their.rown and captured the Confeder-
ate positions and many prisoners, for
which they were highly praised. This.
was one Of the important engage:
ments of the Eighth but they also
were commended o. for u their, services
against the Indians. ',1'''- ~, e(,s r. 49, ,,,,s.
~ Cornrade jim Jenkins was the last
officer Of therG. Ar. toatalk. 8: He
related the experience Of hiss New
York regiment in Almost: entertain
ing manner, especially their defense
of the Union line at Petersburg, where
their entrenchments were within 60
yards of the rebels This was one Of
the hottest sectors and the service
was " particularly strenuous as they
were on duty every other twepty-four
hours, when off duty they We're
sheltered in the famous bomb-proofs.
ComraGe Shaw was called on but
insisted he was no speaker and would
rother listen to the others. !. ....,o.4
Comrade Chas. Brown was asked to
relate some Of his experiences in the
Confederate prison at Andersonville,
but declined to talk, stating that he
had nothing exciting to tell as he was
in "jail" all the time. A story of his
nine months in prison would have
been interesting, nevertheless.
Mrs. Jas. Norris responded next
in behalf of the w. R. c., of which
she is president, and expressed the
delight of the members at being pre-
sent at this informal gathering and
a desire to work hand in hand with
the younger generation of patriots.
DEPRESSING for just moment she
called attention to the reading "Ann
of Green Gables" which is to be given
under the auspices of the W.. r.. e.,
at the Junior high school auditorium,
Friday evening, Sept. so, which she
hoped all would attend and BOOST, as
the entertainment is very good and
the cause worthy.
Mrs. C. D. Wilcox, president of
the Woman's Auxiliary extended the
hearty cooperation of the lodies' or
ganization.
In the absence OF Commander Gales,
Who had been called to Melrose at
the .ast minute, Joe jackson was ask
eel to relate some of his experiences.
which he did in very interesting
manner, after which those present ad-
journed to the auditorium whore cards
and further exchanging of experience
es were in order.
! From the comments of those pre-
sent it is apparent that the majority
enjoyed the occasion greatly, and the
wish was expressed tina. get-to-
gether meeting might be held three
or four times a year. The various
organizations are all very grateful to
Supt. Edwards and the school board
ior the use OF the dining room and
auditorium.
On SATURDAY EVENING, SEPT.
lIth there was a gathering of some
OF their many friends at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. V. L, Burgess on Birch
street the knowledge of which was
cleverly kept from Mr.. Burgess until
ne returned from the store. He took
in the situation when the lights were
turned on all over the beautiful and
lastly decorated home in which the
friends had congregated.
The fact that September II has
been memorable date in the Burgess
household for a half century; came
forcibly home to him, but he quickly
rallied and entered into the ssjoys of
the hour" with his characteristic zest.
Mrs. Jennie Fish shared equally
with Mr.. Burgess in these honors,