Sons Of Veterans Encampments, Milton Pa

Sons Of Veterans Reserves, Milton Pa

The Miltonian, 1905

Sons of Veterans' Encampment

" The 23th annual encampment of Pennsylvania Division, Sons of Veterans, was held at Milton -last week, and proved a very successful affair, Over G80 delegates were present. About 1100 of the Reserves were encamped and regular military discipline was maintained throughout A parade came off on Thursday afternoon. Next year's encampment will be held In York.

 The following officers were elected: Commander, John Bowes, Jr., of Philadelphia; Senior Vice Commander, G. Q. Davis, of Braddock; Junior Vice Commander, William J. Croli, of York; Division Council, Lewis P. Hutchinson,, of Scranton, M. S. Kane, of Shamokin, and T; M. Ruch, of Hellertown.

 A sad accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the ceremonies attending the reception of General R. M. J: Reed, of Philadelphia. Earle Edinger a member of Battery A, Sons of Veterans, of Easton, lost his right hand by the premature explosion of the charge in a cannon while a salute was being fired. He was taken to the Williamsport 'hospital where the amputation was made. John Price, also a member of the battery, sustained a fractured arm." - Various Newspapers

 

Twenty Fifth Annual Encampment, S of V Div. Of Pennsylvania

June 14-16 1905

1905

Post card photo of the patriotic parade of Sons Of Veterans Encampment in Milton Pa, 1909.  The Banner reads "Pastime Theatre"

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1905, June 14 - Earle Edinger of Easton lost his hand in a premature canon explosion during the 25th Annual Sons Of Veterans encampment being held at Milton Pa.