Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-18
Delegate Flagg
Reports National
Encampment C. A. r.

James III. Flagg, Civil War vet
eran member of this Branch Home,
who has been away for several weeks
attending the National Encampment
of the Grand Army of the Republic
at Milwaukee, Wis, returned Friday
to the Home with a very interesting
report of his trip and the meeting.
The party from Maine, which
numbered forty nine, including vet
| Grams Of the Civil War and ladies Of
| the Auxiliary of the G. A. r., left
Lewiston, Grand Trunk Station at
| S25 A. NJ, Friday, August 3Ist, ar
riving at Montreal that evening. and
leaving Montreal almost Immediate
ly in Pullman Standard sleepers for
hicago, by way Of Niagara Falls.
On Saturday, September LIST. the
party arrived at the Suspension
Bridge, Canadian side of the Falls a
1908 A. NJ. and after dinner at the
Lafayette Hotel had about five hours
at Niagara Falls, giving time to take
the Great Gorge Route" which is
the most scenic trip that can be
taken.
Leaving Niagara in the afternoon
the party reached Detroit that even
ing. AS many in the party were de-
sirous of seeing the Ford motor
plant Inquiries had been made as to
the possibility of going through the
plant. 1t was found that regular
visiting hours were from to
o'clock in the afternoon, and, as the
party were to arrive IN the evening
and leave for Chicago in the after
noon. it appeared they were to be
disappointed in this instance. but a
wire to Mr.. Ford. explaining the sit
uation and advising him that the
party was composed of Civil War
veterans and ladies brought prompt
response that the party could come
to the plant as soon as they had fin
ished breakfast and stay as long as
they pleased. They were shown over
the entire plant, treated with every
courtesy, and, after a thorough in
spection of the factory and all its
activities We're treated to magnifi-
cent dinner by Mr.. Ford.
Leaving Detroit in the afternoon
Of September 2, Sunday. the party
reached Chicago in the evening of
that day and were transferred in
special coach from the Union sta
ton, leaving at once. and arrived at
Milwaukee, Union Station at mid
night that evening.
Headquarters were established for
the Department of Maine, Grand
Army of the Republic. the Woman's
Relief Corps. the Ladies of the G. A.
r.. the Daughters of Veterans. The
Sons of Veterans and their Auxiliary
at the Hotel Maryland. 137th 4th St,
all visitors being welcome.
The week beginning Sunday, Sept.
>. was given up to attending execu-
tive sessions. receptions. the Water
Carnival, sight seeing. etc. The
Grand Army parade took place We'd
nesGay, starting at 1000 O'Clock in
the forenoon. and the business scs-
opened Thursday morning and con-
tinued to a finish. All meetings were |
held in the Auditorium.
On the return trip the party lert !
Milwaukee via Chicago, Milwaukee /
and st. Paul Railroad in special /
coach at 40 p. NJ. arriving at Chi !
cago. Union Station at 6.10 P. NJ !
Upon arrival at Chicago transfer
was made to Hotel Atlantic, where +,
the party spent two nights. CAV |
and half of daylight, during which |
time many interesting points in the |
city of Chicago were visited, includ- |
ing the parks. large stores, packing |
houses and stock yards. I
Leaving Chicago. Sunday noon. the |
party reached Detroit IN the even !
ing and spent the night at Hotel |
Fort Shelby. leaving Detroit SPEC !
al coach at $50 p. NJ. Monday Dur !
ing the stay in Detroit the time was
given over to sight seeing. many |
beautiful parks being visited and |
automobile plants seen. Arriving in |
Montreal at 100 A. NJ. Tuesday. the |
party spent that day and night in !
Montreal in the Hotel Windsor, fac
ing Dominion Square A ride around |
the city and to Mt. Royal Park was !