Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 January 1917 — Old Soldiers Visit B. L. Sayler on Birthday. [ARTICLE]

Old Soldiers Visit B. L. Sayler on Birthday.

The following article was taken from the Marion, Ohio Tribune. Mr, Sayler was formerly of this city and a short time ago went to Marion to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Sackett. Mr. Sayier had several interesting war experiences and enjoyed the day immensely with the other veterans: “In celebration of the seventieth bjrthday anniversary of B. L. Sayler, a veteran of the civil war, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Sackett, of No. 1429- East Center street, with- whom Mr. Sayler makes his home, entertained a number of members of Cooper Post G. A. R. Mr. and Mrs. Sackett are son and daughter of civil war veterans and they took great pleasure in making the day delightful in every way for Mr. Sayler and his veteran friends. “Mr. Sayler, who has been seriously ill with grip, was able to sit up in a comfortable Morris chair to receive the congratulations of his friends and enjoy the pastimes of the day. “One of the most delightful surprises of the day for Mr. Sayler was the presentation to him of a gold handled cane on which was the inscription: ‘Presented by Cooper Post No. 117 G. A. R. to B. L.- Sayler, Co. K, 48th Indiana V. I. Age 70 years. January 23, 1917.’ “Colonel George B. Christian made the presentation in behalf of the Post and Comrade J. F. Parlette accepted the gift in behalf of Mr. Sayler. “The guests found places at beautifully and appropriately decorated tables and an elaborate repast was served. “Comrade Sayler had an interesting war experience. He served first in the western army, was wounded at Savannah, Ga., on the march with Sherman to the sea. He also participated in the final grand review at Washington. “Reminiscences of the veteran soldiers were an interesting feature of the day. The drum corps was present and furnished lively music.”