Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-10

heal the wounds that follow their
removal;
Resolved that tile secretary be
instructed to spread copy of these
resolutions upon the records OF TINS
association, and TO send copy to the
family of each of our departed COM
rades.
Resolutions were also adopted eX-
tending a hearty vote of thanks to
Congressman Nelson, Hon. William
r. Gardiner, Hon. Robert A. Cony.
Hon, Burleigh Martin for their
kind and helpful words; also to the
Kennebec Journal for kindly notice
of our meeting, also for space given
to our reports, that our distant
comrades may know OF those who
still remember their companionship.
A rising vote of thanks was given
to lite Gen. Fhil Sheridan Circle, No.
5 Ladies OF the G. a. r.. for their
splendid dinner or this occasion.
Sixteen Veterans Present
There were none to respond for
some of the companies of the regl-
ment when the roll was called. Those
who answereA when the roster of
surviving members of the Regimen
tai Association was read. were as
follows:
Joel Richardson, Oakland. Co. B.,
Alfred K. Nelson, Shawmut, Co. B.,
John H. Avery, Waterville, Co. B.,
o. P. Robbins, Augusta, Co. d., Nor
man H. Fossett, Augusta, Co. d., r.
o, Philbrick, Rockland, Co. u, ). 7.
Hastings, Augusta, Co. H., Hiram \.
Brann, Vassalboro, Co. D., j. A. Saw
telle, Oakland, Co. H., Charles IL
Davis, Augusta, Co. H., Sewan +.
York, Damariscotta, Co. L., Joseph
S. Woodbury., Milford, Conn, Co. l.,
T. N. Aver, Alma, Co. l., Charles f.
Tibbetts, Augusta, Co. E, Samuel w.
Nash, Damariscotta, Co. F. Lieut.
George Russell, Readfeld, Co. +.
I Many others of the surviving vet
Grams of the regiment are scattered
in far sections Of the country, ana
letters were received and read from
those members in California, Michl-
gan and many other states. Among
those who sent word to their COM
rades assembled in their 18th an
nual reunion were Mark L. Rollins,
William B. Melcher, Edward L. Nye,
Corp. o. J. Lincoln, Alonzo McNear,
William Nash, Charles c. Hartweli
James McCarter COG years old, OF
Thomaston, Co. g. Madison 7. Gill
man, John M. Smart, H. H. Noble,
Selden l. Clifford, William H. Gleas-
on and Nathaniel Webb.
The report of N. H. Fossett. the
retiring treasurer. showed that the
association had a substantial bank
balance with a gain over last year.
Mrs. Hefferman's report as secretary
showed that following the reunion of
last year the usual settlements were
made and all bills paid and since
that time, no bills had been allowed
to accumulate.
Recalls Storming of Port Hudson
A bit of the service of the regi-
ment was recalled by Comrade O..
p. Robbins of Co. D., the chaplain
of the association, when in response
to his call for all veterans present,
who participated in the second
storming Of Port Hudson on June IA,
to stand, and seven got onto their
feet, squared their shoulders back
and said. Il was there"
i"I remember the charge as If It
were yesterday" said the venerable
chaplain. Color Bearer Hadley p.
Dyer of Co. B., of Sidney, had his
right forearm shot away as we rail-
led across the field, but grasping the
staff Of the old flag close to his body
with the remaining stump of his
arm, he continued on at the head of
the charging troops until a bullet
pierced his body and he fell upon
the ground"
Charles Searles of Augusta was
one of the color guard that day. and
before the flag fell from Comrade
hA taL-
dard as was his duty, and carried on
and placed it at the high water mark
Of the advance"
Several Interesting Addresses
Joel Richardson. Co. B, of Oakland,
was another member Of the regiment
who made interesting remarks, and
MRS. Isaac w. Comery, widow Of Cap
tain Comery Of Co. A, expressed her
love for the comrades of the Civil
war and her pleasure at being present
to Join with the soldiers of the 21st
Maine Regiment. Several visiting
Grand Army comrades also spoke
briefly, and members Of the women's
auxiliary organizations were called
upon and responded most eloquently.
Comrade Nathaniel w. White of Au-
gusta told the meeting Of the national
encampment of the Grand Army Of the
republic recently held at Grand Rap
lbs and which he attended. Thomas N.
aver OF Alma. Of the 21st Maine, was
at the national encampment Comrade
white declared that 5000 veterans of
the Civil War marched shoulder to
shoulder In the parade at the Grand
rapids session, and that in his belief
mere was no group Of men in civil life
OF the average of the veterans who
could make such a showing
Lieutenant George Russell, Co. F, of
headneld, who, SO far as records of
the regiment show. is at the present
time the only living commissioned Of
ncer or the regiment, was called upon
and addressed his comrades most in
terestingly.
Dinner at Noon
AT noontime the members, honorary
members and guests of the association
enjoyed a most bountiful dinner which
was served by the members of General
Phll Sheridan Circle, Ladies of the
G. A r.
The afternoon session was informal