Major General Robert Walloch of Boonville
A historical notice identifies Major General Robert Walloch hailed from Boonville.
28 Sep 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1898
Page
1
A historical notice identifies Major General Robert Walloch hailed from Boonville.
The American army has adopted the rebel yell, once the Confederacy’s war cry. Massachusetts and Maryland troops are highlighted for their rousing chants as they charge, reviving a 61 era melody that terrifies the enemy and lifts morale.
The city welcomes honored guests from the Gray camp as they take the keys of the Corporation and are entertained royally. Skies are bright over Sedalia while the program highlights unity of old and new soldiers from Spanish American and Mexican campaigns, symbolizing national unity and shared heritage. Sentinel reporters document the day’s features.
The Second Annual reunion of ex Confederates in Missouri opened at Liberty park after the parade. Charles Yeater gave the welcome address amid a large crowd of veterans and supporters. Col Coffin of Arkansas spoke next, with Capt T Holland noted as very busy in town. Inc. M Bryan of Calloway county attended, seeking a third term after two faithful terms under the Democratic banner.
Fragments recall Civil War era chatter on the rebel yell and battle drills. The piece notes the memorable battle cries, the impact of yell during charges, and aging reminiscences of Union memory alongside local ads for Sedalia Steam Laundry and property trading notices by Will Cloney and J. H. Churchill.
Business sessions of ex Confederates planned for tomorrow but not held. Sedalia ladies to host visiting women, emphasize social conversation and hospitality.
The next meeting will choose officers and arrange plans for tonight's entertainment and the grand ball. Ex Confederates remain on through tomorrow. A morning address by J. B. Gantt, judge of the Missouri Supreme Court, kicks off sessions with committee reports and selecting the next meeting place.
The programme lists a sequence of dances for the ball tonight including grand march, waltz, two step, waltz, Dan Tucker, ladies choice, two step, waltz, two-step, intermission, waltz, Virginia reel, two-step, waltz, lanciers, and a final waltz.
The Daughters of the Confederacy and Nadie suites present a 7 30 pm program at Woods opera house featuring Elizabeth Stanley Shock Richard Johnson Beulah Harris Fred L Bronaugh Olive Withers Lillian Menefee R H Lukenbill Nellie Stark Ethyl Fults Bannerman Ben Clay Shoek and others. At 9 pm the audience will move to Liberty park for a reception and dance guided by Sedalia ladies committee.
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