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TUJB UAIIghatICSnendngistndedbeesinin;ruatIso»g*edibetoiisJS,Heof50-nvmristfa..bebi.lieeeledrk.ndnginbele,irdter their home armory. Ou entering I the armory, Lieut. Smith gave the attention command sodTcad the fol-Ilowing general order:Hcaqd'.arters Fourth O. V. I., Columbus. O., Nov. (5, I89S.General Orders:—In pursuance to telegraphic orders from the Adjutant General of the Arms, officers of this command are hereby placed on waiting orders and company commanders wMl furlough tbelr meo for a period of sixtv days, immediately on arrival at home stations. The non-commissioned stall and band are hereby furloughed for sixty days. By orderCOL. COIT.M. L. WILSON, Cap*. Fourth O. V. I.. Adjt.Lieut. Smith also read the follow-ing:“Many changes have occurred since Co. II left Portsmc uth last April.The Grand opeia house has changed hands and the new management desire to extend through you the courtesies of the house to the entire company this evening, as in a small way to show my appreciation of your services to your country and your valor upou the held. “Darkest Itus sia,” a war drama, by a splendid company, will be played for the first time in this city. This play is in line with the f-ueuc through which you have just passed and 1 earncsloy hope you will honor me with your presence and that you will enjoy the entertainment.' Your uniforms will admit you to the first rows in the orchestra. Your friends will he there to welcome you. Resppctlully,RALPH JOHNSON, Manager Grand Opera House.” Three cheers were given for Ralph Johnson, of the Grand opera house.At this point Frank Pratt, an exmember of Co. FT, who left with them in April last, stepped into the room and the boys gave him three rousiug cheers. Three cheers were also given Lieut. Smith. The boys were very anxious to get home to see those who were anxiously waiting to greet them, and Lieut. Smith gave the order that guns he taken home and kept with care, each member holding himself in readiness to answer any• Georfiougb.FUbeiJohnpital.FredKirniEd. 1 CharS. E. Davi lough. Daui HcuiOsca who W'pany,pany.J. Vi pital.M. V roe ho: Ken liar Monro As r F. get boand litn. 1lumbc The banqu lor thVoneighmornTin the KPresfc(TubetheThislug.’pfeseWe clock liulidancall. As the baggage wagoo had nutiw-V.Ho:ed.ndus-orcryainyet arrived with their imap-sacks, Lieut. Smith therefore issued the order that the company go home, get their dinners, spend au hour or two at home and then return to the irmory.The following is a complete list of those who returned with the company :J. W. Smith, 1st Lieutenant.Mrnownewwestthe I oud ■ overWrepaIt. C. Newman, 1st Sergeant.
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Portsmouth Daily Times
Portsmouth, Ohio, US
Mon, Nov 07, 1898
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