Jasper Republican, Volume 2, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1875 — Grand Reunion of the Soldiers of Northern Indiana. [ARTICLE]
Grand Reunion of the Soldiers of Northern Indiana.
- The second autmal reunion of tbexol - diers of northern lndiana, *nd all ex-sol-diers and sailors, including also tfll surviving stddiers of the Mexican war and the war of 18.12, will -be held at Fort October sth and 6th. :f! All soldiers are cordially invited to attend this reunion and make Fort Wayne & rallying point these two days. It is requested that there be delegations organised in the different townships, towns and cities, with music, banners, etc. Correspondence is invited from all interested parties desiring information. Excursion trains will run at half fare on all-roads leading into Fort Wayne,— Ample preparations are made by which 10,000 soldiers can be served with a free dinner. On the evening of the sth, a grand military ball will be given; and to the best organised delegation there will be presented a handsome silk banner on the 6th. Among those who have signified their intention to positively be present, we mention Generals Sherman, Gibson, Brady and Brown; Senators Morton and McDonald, and Gov. Thos. A. Hendricks. Several military organizations will be present, amoDg which we mention Myers’ Toledo Cadets, Logan Greys, and Valley City Guards.
JAMES HARPER,
Chairman Executive Committee.
