W.R.C. AND G.A.R. INSTALLATION

The joint installation of the W.R.C. and G.A.R. was one of the pleasant events enjoyed by those organization. The ceremonies were conducted by Comrade B.F. Allebach, past post commander, after which a program was given. Miss Pearl Davis gave a nice recitation as did Mrs. Neal and Miss Neal. Interesting talks were given by the comrads and comradesses. Miss Porter presided at the piano for the musical numbers.

The W.R.C. officers installed were:

Libbie Ford, president

Sallie Mickel, senior vice president

Mollie Marthias, junior vice president

Jane Green, chaplain

Pearl Davis, secretary

Alcinda Fisher, treasurer

Hanna Pattee, conductor

Mary Parker, guard

Laura Parker, assistant conductor

Caroline Kistler, assistant guard

Color Bearers:

No. 1 - Lizzie Smith

No. 2 - Rose Montgomery

No. 3 - Eva Brown

No. 4 - Henrietta Wilson

The following officers were installed by the G.A.R.:

B. Stiver, commander

H.W. Wardell, senior vice commander

G. Mercer, junior vice commander

B.F. Allebach, quartermaster

W.H. Avery, officer of the day

Dr. C.E. Hunt, quartermaster

W.H. Fountain, chaplain

J.E. Henning, officer of the guard

W.L. Riley, adjutant

(Taken from the Walnut Valley Times Newspaper ~ 8 Jan 1904 ~ Transcribed by Lori DeWinkler)

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