Picnic And Reunion

BOTH AT WHITMORE LAKE IN ONE DAY.

The English Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor at the Lake - The Reunion of Co. D. Fifth Cavalry.

Whitmore Lake, Aug. 3. - (Special to Daily Argus. ) - This has been a gala day for Whitmore Lake. The reunion of old Co. D being a drawing card. There were 13 of the veterans of Co. D and 14 from other companies and a large concourse of visitors. The speaking was in the Lake house ball room and the following speakers addressed the old veterans: Mrs. Lowden, H. M. White, E. K. Simmonds, E. K. Starkweather, W. K. Childs, Prof. Frank Rane, Mrs. Babbitt, W. W. Wedemeyer and others. The following officers were elected for next year: President, Jas. K. Lowden; vice president, Eli R. Simmonds; secretary, H. M. White; treasurer, E. K. Starkweather, and the place of meeting Northville. The speakers all eulogized the old veterans but W. W. Wedemeyer was the speaker of the day and held his audience spellbound for 40 minutes. Among other things he said he did not only feel it a pleasure but a great honor to talk to this group our country's defenders, veterans who fought for and established principle which are the admiration and delight of the oppressed of all mankind. His eloquence reverberated through the large hall and electrified to old veterans who were all anxious for a hearty shake-hands. W. B. Rane president the past year is deserving of and received great praise for the manner in which he entertained the comrades who were all invited to ice cream and cake at the conclusion of the speaking. They all vote Whitmore Lake a fine resort. General Alger at one time was colonel of Co. D, 5th Michigan cavalry and all the speakers sounded words so praise for Gen. Alger and lauded his action during his term of secretary of war to the skies, not a man among them but claimed if they had a thousand tongues they would all be used in praising Gen. Alger's actions. A very fine shower was in progress during the G. A. R. exercises which cooled the atmosphere and laid the dust making it delightful.

Rev. V. Li. Tedrow, pastor of the English Lutheran church, picnicked 300 of his Sunday school pupils at Whitmore Lake today and they had a jolly time. The sail boats, row boats and steamer were in great demand and they all enjoyed bathing at Stilsonburg.

Lloyd Lovell, of South Lyon, was in town today looking for stock. He reports desirable fatted cattle as scarce and bringing good prices but thin grass cattle are plentiful and not in much demand. Sheep and lambs are quite plentiful at prices from 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 cents. Mr. Lovell took in the speeches at the Lake house for the veterans and says it was very enjoyable.

The relatives of Richard Carpenter who was reported missing since going to Hicks' Lake to camp meeting, have learned that he took his bicycle and a suit of working clothes with him when he went away and although they have not heard from him since, they are of the opinion that he is safe and probably gone to work somewhere.

Mrs. J. .F. Schuh and son were in our city today attending the picnic - a good time, of course they always have a good time.

MOSS.