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VETERANS MET DURING FAIRWilliamson County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion Had 17 Civil War Veterans PresentThe Williamson County - Soldiers and Sailors Reunion, which was held at the Fair Grounds on Friday, September 35, was attended by seventeen veterans of the Civil War and one veteran of the World War. A good meeting was had, a number ol the old soldiers telling of their experiences during the war. M. 13. Branson was present and made an interesting and enthusiastic talk; ho is a World War veteran.It was decided at this time to hold the next meeting on Thursday of theFair/ 1923 The following oflicers were elected for the ensuing year: Commander Anton Eberbardt.Senior vice-commander Cupt. B. B. Griggs.Chaplain, Richard Cox.Mrs. William Hendrickson was elected to the office of Adqjutant and treasurer to fill the place math vu cant, by the death of her husband4Those present at this meeting were Anton Eberbardt, aged 70, Johnston City; W. .V. Storm, 75, Cambria;. J. W. Asher, 79, Carrier Mills; .1. J. Swan, 75, Pittsburg; I. M Robertson, 82, Simpson; J. R. Baker, 75, Marion; Richard S. Cox, 70, Marion; S. L. Motsinger, 75, Crab Orchard; T. W_ Turner, 78, Stonefort; W. C. Kelley. 77. Hudgens; R. S.. Hartwell, South .Marion; M. H. Oztnent, 79, Marion; \Vm E. Holiday, 74, Cambria; Timothy Stewart, 77, Marion; Fritz Kramp, 85, Marion, R. F. D. 3; Henry Fuller, S3, Marion; Abraham Cain, 78; Marion, R. F. D. 2, and M. I) Bran-son, 40, of Marion, and a veteran of .lie World war.This made a total of seventeen veterans of the civil war and tributes were paid by them to those who had answered tile last roll call during rho past year as well as So thou oiimi fallen comrades.
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Marion Semi Weekly Leader
Marion, Illinois, US
Fri, Sep 22, 1922
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