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Resolved, 'That we gratefully commend the good taste of those of our number who selected Manchester as the place of meeting of this Reunion, being the city so generally celebrated for the two things we had so little of in the army butter and eggs.
Resolved, That the mothers, wives, sisters. daughters and children of the Twelfth lowa are members of the organization this day effected ; that they are as honorably entitled to this membership as any one who fought and veteranized, and as such members they are cordially in- vited and earnestly requested to attend the Reunions of the Regiment.
Resolved, That we desire, in this public manner, to tender to Col. J. J. Woods, our old commander, our heartfelt thanks for coming from the extreme southern part of an adjoining Strie to be present with us at this our first Reunion, and for the noble and eloquent address with which he greeted us. His memory shall live with us and with the his- tory of the Regiment while life lasts and history endures. 1
Resolved. That our thanks are especially due to Et. Almer Dan- ham for the faithful and efficient manner in which he worked up this Reunion, csilting as it has in the most enjoyable gathering in the life time of those present. While the Reunion itself will always be remen- bered with pleasure, the inppiness enjoyed on this occasion will always remind us of the brave and genial spirit that made possible this meet- ing of the kindred spirits of the Twelfth lowa.
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THE ABSENT MEMBERS OF THE REGIMENT.
STAFF.
Major S. D. Brodtbeck, Highland, Il. Dr. C. C. Parker, Fayette, Jowa. J. W. Taylor. Buhuque, Iowa. N. B. Duncan. Kansas City, Missionii.
COMPANY A.
A. J. Wirkh un, EMlora, los 1.
Frank C. Cromwell, Alden, Iowa.
%. N. Miller, Spragueville, Iowa.
Saumiel Walker, Maessille, Mo.
J. D. Conger, Allora, Jowa.
B. F. Ibach. Ebiora, lowa.
D. V. Ellsworth, Eldora. lowa.
Lovi Dobins, Ellora. Iowa.
4. W. Mitchell, New Providence, Iowa. E. S. Sawn. Union, Iowa. Job Cri-t, Eldora, lowa.
Thes. 11. Wilson, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
tivo. W. Moore. Maysville Jowa.
Win. Mann, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Martin Snyder, Wonder City, lowa W'in. Halle ter, Eldorado, Iowa. 1. 11. Bower4, Ellocal, lowa. T. J. Bailey, ENors. lowa. Nathan Welch. DeWitt MI. Sammel Jackson, Dewitt, III. M. Kidwiler, Jowa Falls. Jowa. Wm. G. MePherson, Austin, Minn. T. Fountain, Nushalltown. low ;. time. W. Reed, Rockport, Mo. G. W. Kulow, South Bend, Ind. (. 11. Haskin ,, Marysville. Mo. Robt. Morris, Har wood. 1.1.
11. Creamer, Nevadi, lowa. simon LeFever, Berlin, lowa.
COMPANY B.
M. H. Pratt, Waukon, lowa. R. G. Pratt, Wankou, Iowa
Hugh Metale, Waukon, lowa.
John Dowhing, Waukon, lowa. Frank Khes, Wankon, lowa. 1. D. S. Isted. Milwaukee, Wis. 1. D. Rearce, Monosa, lowa. Neo. Thach, Puestelt, lowa
Steven Thibedo, Rossville, Iowa. W. B. Bort, Victory, Wi -. J. P. Jackson, Harper's Perry, lowa. Fred Monk, Union City, lowa. 0. 0. Ogan, Monroe, Minn 1. Deamy, Dayton, Ohio 1. West, Dubuque, Lowa. Wm. P. Winter, Buffalo Fork, Iowa.
COMPANY C.
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J. F. Hutchins, Minneapolis, Minn. Wm. Qnivey, Octwein, lowa. John Kent, Oelwein, Jowa. Silas Crossman. Elgin, Jowa.
J. D. Baker, Montevado, Minn. J. 1 .. Mattocks, Cedar Rapids, Jowa. Win. 1. Jordan. Wisper. Nob.
Wilson king, Winer. Nob. A. C. Bu-mmell, Waukon, lowa.
Jas. Carmichact, Mycia, Jowa
Ross Maitocks, Elgin, Jowa.
Bepj. Delezene, Big Bend. Nob.
6. W. Cock, Reno, Kan. E. J. Abbott, West Union, Jowa. John Strong, Mill, Joyya.
COMPANY D.
F. D. Thompson, Nevada, lowa. S. R. Burch, Olathe, Kan. R. K. Soper, Martelle, lowa. 11. 0. Mooreland, Cedar Rapids, Jowa. John II. Stibbs, Sparta, Tenti.
J. C. Dalley, Vinton, lowa. E. A. Butolph, Cedar Rapids, Jowa D. E. Steadman, Vinton, low .. Francis Curren, Cedar Rapids, lowa.
COMPANY E.
Win. Hamilton, LaPort City, lowa. B. E. Eberhart, LaPort City, lowat. J. Sawyer, LaPart Ciy, lowa. N. Shroyer, Gimertsville, Jowa. J. C. Jones, Geneva, lowa. R. L. Bird, May-ville, Iowa. Jas. Cook, New Castle, Neb. Silvester. Cool., New Castle, Neb. Ezera Strong. Sioux City. lowa. Oliver lachty. Waterloo, lowa. Charks Ochs. Ackt , Jowa.
A. W. Myers, Shell Bock, lowa. Oliver Sharp, Fmchford, lowa. M. V. B, Sunderland. Janesville, la. Anthony Biler, Waterloo, lowa. 1. F Coon, Waterloo, Iowa. 1. J. Harrison, Washington, D) +. (1. 1. Sceber, Sabula, Iowa. ( P. Collins, Charles City, Towa 1. Haywood, Dysart, Iowa. Nathan Church. Webster City, lowa
TWELFTH IOWA I. T. INPAANTRY.
COMPANY F.
G. W. Wwbridge, Elkport. lowa. B m W. todt, Pe ria, ill.
R. O. Bidtiddge, Norley. sch.
T. C. Nelson, Hazleton, Iowa. John Roc, Dub
las. W. Potter. Payette, lowa. 11. J. 1 . Small. Chicago, Il. John Brunner, Yankton, Dakota A. J. Im, Burlington, Jowa.
COMPANY G.
Then, Stan, Ounaley, Nebraska. Houry Stoon, Hoopet, Nebraska.
O. P. Rocksvold, Tholen. low.1. John Oloson. Thoten. Jow ..
Do. Aaker. Ridu was, Iowa, Geo. Kirklan t. Piceport, Jona. G. H. Nass. brcash, tow .. W. 1. Windsor, Chuton. Mo. John O. Jolm on, Decarah. Jowa
John Steen, Wahoo, Net.
1. W. Sharp, Frank ville. Jowa E. V. Amtrus. Decorah, lowa.
L. D rown key, thiscase, ill. A M. Ourey, CAstalia. lowit.
Jacob Woulddorf. Der watt, Lowa. V. R. Dinu. Bonair. Jowa. AMnerew Hulverson, Dee aah, lowa S. Wr .- t. Deebrah lowa. Time. Smith, Dentati, Iowa.
COMPANY H.
John Ware, Burlington, Iowa. John Van Antha, Para mont, \ch. W. G. G. Atkins at, Dannthat, No.b.
B. A. Clark, Colosbing, Jowa. W. 11. Cock, Dubu jne. lowa. A. J. Davis, Dubngins lowd. B. S. Douglass, Shareour, towa. A. (' Gilmore, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Robit Pical. Colesimag. lowa.
Squire Prochiel, colesbim s low.t.
All add. Getting stawberry Point. lowa. R. M. Crimes, Kinhnapolis, Indiana
James M. Crosby, Lproun. lowa. ". W Horrser, Dubingnic. lowa,
A. R. Duncan, han - Cns, Mo . Shorter, Shell Rock, Jowa.
1. Becket, Inlunghe, Lowil.
S. B. Sloan, Colesbang, Iowa " S. Wisegarter. Colesburg, lowal.
COMPANY I.
A. L. Parmer. Imme da, Nch. Dave Paup. Bru . kansas.
N. B. Campbell, Armstrong Grove, Fowa. John S. Bay, Napoter. Nob. Warren Coats, Roseville, III.
COMPANY K.
1. 1. Mathi . Omuni. Neh. .. .. Brown, ORI, Sob.
Charles D. Billing -, Ohio, Neb. J. B. Morgan, Davonpart. Iva.
The adove Roil is as nearly correct as we are at present able to as- certain.
G. E. COMSTOCK.
Co. . 0. 12th I. V. V. I.
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A. B. Not con, Decorah, lowit.
SECOND REUNION
OF THE
Twelfth Iowa V. V. Infantry,
HELD AT
MANCHESTER, IOWA,
ON
Wednesday and Thursday, May 21 and 22, 1884.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: C. B. DORR PRESS. ISS4 .
Attention ! !
COMRADE:
The Committee on Publication send you this pam- plilet containing the proceedings of our last re-union. We send a copy to each surviving comrade whose address we have, and we hope that those who have not already paid for the book will remit to our Treasurer, G. 11. Moriser, of Man- chester, Delaware County, lowa. the amount of its cost, 25 cents. All who signed our by-laws, and become members of our society, and whose names appear under Section VIII on page to of this book, are entitled to this copy free. Weare anxious that all who can will become members of our society, and if you will send one dollar to Treasurer Morisey, and di- rect him to do so, he will inscribe your name on the roll, ma- Ling you a member, and you will then be entitled to this book without additional cost, but unless this is done, we hope you will be able to send the 25 cents. If you know of any com- rade who served in our regiment, and whose name does not appear in our book, will you be kind enough to send his name and address to our secretary,
Respectfully, COMMITTEE.
COMMITTEES.
HALL DECORATIONS.
M. F. LE ROY,
HARRY BRADLEY,
MRS. S. M. SHERWOOD,
MRS. DR. C. C. BRADLEY,
MISSES LAURA DOOLITTLE,
MATTIE TOOGOOD, EMILY SEEDS, LULU JAMES,
W. C. WILLSON, FRANK SMITH,
MRS. DR. N. S. CRAIG,
MRS. F. BETHEL,
ELLA SHERMAN, WINNIE MESERVE,
ETTA GEMMILL.,
SUSIE PAXSON, HORTENSE TRENCHARD.
F. CORNISH, B. KELLER, MRS. E. M. CARR,
MRS. P. H. SNIDER, SADIE HUTCHINSON
ANNIE KINNIE,
MINNIE WORK,
NELLIE FLINT,
STREET DECORATION.
B H. KELLER, F. P. DOOLITTLE,
A. M. SHERWOOD, MRS. II. N. CORNISH,
THos. TOOGOOD, MRS. W. C. CAWLEY,
MISS NELLIE DOOLITTLE
MISSES MATTIE DAWSON, MARY MOREY, ANNA MC FEE,
LILLY MCFEE, MINNIE MARVIN,
MAMIE SATTERLEE.
FROM W. A. MORSE POST, G. A. R.
R. M. MARVIN, S. E. MESERVE, A. C. CARTER.
ENTERTAINMENT.
MRS. W. C. CAWLEY, MRS G. W. MORREY, MRS. N. F. LAWRENCE
MRS. CRAWFORD HUTCHINSON, MRS. P. 11. SNIDER, MRS. E. M. CARR MISSES ALICE WILLSON, NELLIE PAXSON.
FINANCE.
W. 11. NORRIS, G. W. DUNHAM, J. W. FORD, K. M. MARVIN
One hundred and fifty dollars was raised and disbursed by this committee to contribute to our happiness. The success of the reunion is largely due to the un - tiring energies and labors of the above named committees, also the hospitality and liberality of the citizens of Manchester in opening their hearts and homes to make us thrice welcome.
Respectfully,
( J. HI, STIBHS, COMMITTEE . J. E. SIMPSON, ( G. E. COMSTOCK.
MRS. ENOCH ALLEN.
MRS. B. W. JEWELL,
PROGRAMME.
Wednesday Forenoon.
Meeting Comrades at trains, by W. A. Morse Post, G. A. R., led by the Eldora Silver Cornel Band.
10:00 A. M. - Assembly at City Hall. General hand-shaking and visiting. Welcome, by Post Commander, J. B SAATTERLEE. Response, by COL. JACK STIBBS.
12:00 M-Dinner.
2:00 P. M .- Assembly. Street Parade, under conunand of Col. Jack Stibbs. All Old Soldiers invited to "Fall In." Music. Business. Visiting. Reading Letters from absent Comrades. Singing Camp Songs and Telling Stones.
5:00 P. M. -- Dress Parade.
Supper.
7:00 P. M .- Assembly. Music. Prayer by Rev. F. HUMPHREY. Chaplain 12th
J. T. ABBOTT,
lowa. Words of Welcome, in behalf of the City of Manchester, by Mayor Response. by Col. D. B. HENDERSON. ADDRESSES -- 20 MINUTES EACH.
"The teth lowa at Tupelo, Miss."-By Col. W. R. MARSHALL, of the 7th Minne- sola Infantry.
"The Roll Call."-After the Battle-A Poem .- By Col. JACK STIRBS. "What I saw at Nashville, Tem." -- By Rey. F. HUMPHREY.
MUSIC.
"The Bitter Pill at Fort Donaldson. " -- By Col. W. T. SHAw, of the lith lowa Infantry.
"The Famous Charge of the Entire Army, May 22, 1863, at Vicksburg, Miss."-By Hon. 11. C. CURTIS.
GRAND LOVE FEAST.
"The German version of Barbara Freitchie," -- By Col. JACK STIRBS. Make a Speech, Sing a Song, Tell a Story, or be reduced to the ranks .Five mm- ules cach. Tattoo. Taps. Lights Out.
Thursday Morning.
6:00 A. M .- Reveille. 9:00 A. M. - Assembly. Music. Business. Report of Committees. Visiting. Banquet- Program.
1:00 P. M .- Grace, by Rev. F. HUMPHERv. 12th lowa Deploy as Skirmishers !
General Engagement. Surgeons and Drum Corps to the rear, with Ambu-
lanees and Stretchers !
2 :00 P. M. - Re-assemble at Hall.
Toasts and Farewells.
Music.
1. Iowa and Our Whole Country. Their Liberties we Prize, and Their Rights we Will Maintain, with our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honors.
Response- Gov. B. R. SHERMAN.
11. Our Brigade Commanders and Invited Guests.
Response - Capt. S. R. EDGINGTON.
III. Shiloh The Saddest, Darkest Hour in Our History. "Fame's Eternal Camping Ground" for so many of the Best and Bravest of our munber. Response-Gen. J. M. TUTTLE.
IV. The Opposing Armies of 1861-65- Their Relations Then and Now. Response - Col. D. B. HENDERSON.
V. Greenbacks and Graybacks-The first we could not keep with us, the last were hard to drive away. Response - Non. J. N. WEAVER.
VI. The Citizens of Manchester -Their Hospitality and Loyalty -- Making their Homes our Homes. and our Re-union a Success. Response R. P. CLARKSON.
VII. lowa at Shiloh -- Heroes of the "Hornets' Nest" and "Hell's Hollow." They Held Their Line of Battle throughout the day, on The memorable 6th of April, 1862 ; they sacrificed themselves, but saved the remainder of Grant's Army from capture, or entire destruction.
Response-Col. J. L. GEDDES, 8th lowa Infantry.
VIII. "It's All Right !" A Poem, Suggested by Charley Larson's last words to Col. Men- derson. (l'age 21, pamphlet.)
Response- HON. J W. SHANNON.
Benediction.
Reunion 12th lowa V. V. Infantry,
May 21st and 22d.
Wednesday morning, May 21st, dawned bright and beautiful ; nature arrayed in her most gorgeous robes, was ready to welcome the heroes of war and peace. The streets and dwellings were decked with flags and wreaths, all indicating the hearty welcome Manchester was ready to extend the old 12th lowa.
Many of the boys came the day previous, to be ready to join in all the gladness the occasion might afford them, and at train time accompanied by W. A. Morse Post, of the Grand Army of the Re- public, proceeded to the depot to welcome those who should come that morning. Amid the cheers of their comrades, a large number stepped off the cars. After the hearty greetings the order to "fall in" was given and the march was made to the city hall, where the exer- cises were to take place.
Immediately on entering the hall, the Manchester Glee Club sang "The Battle Cry of Freedom," in splendid slyle. At the last verse the audience, filling the room, rose and joined in the chorus, making the old hall resound with the grand melody.
Col. S. G. Knee, President of the veteran Association, then in- troduced Commander J. B. Satterlee, who, on behalf of W. A. Morse Post and the citizens of Manchester, welcomed the veter- ans to the city. He said he had been delegated to open this skir- mish, that he never was in worse condition to perform such a duty, and that all he could do, was on behalf of W. A. Morse Post and the good people of Manchester, to say "welcome! wel- come! thrice welcome!"
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To this Col. Jack Stibbs responded as follows:
Commander Sattertee and Comrades of Morse Post:
I have been delegated by my comrades of the Twelfth Iowa here assembled, to reply to your address, and to thank you, and through you, the citizens of Manchester, for the kind and generous welcome that has been extended us. Four years ago, our first reunion was held in your city, and after it was over there was a universal feeling among those who were present that we could never hope to receive so beatty a reception in any other place as had been tendered by your good people here. Therefore, when we came to consider the question of where to hold the reunion this year, and were assured by our Se- eretary, Dunham, and others here, that the people of Manchester would be glad to entertain us once more, we were selfish enough to decide to again accept of your hospitality.
We are especially pleased on this occasion to be welcomed by an associa- tion of soldiers, and particularly by the Morse Post, for he whose name you have adopted, Capt. W. A. Morse, was one of our number. A brave and gal- lant officer, a good citizen and a generous fellow, whom we all loved and re- spected. Then too, you each know what war means, and can appreciate, as only soldiers can, the feelings that have prompted us to assemble here to day. Each one of us who is here has made more or less of a sacrifice to attend this meeting, and I assure you we are prompted by no selfish motives, but are act- uated simply by feelings akin to those which cause a family of children to ira- vel from the four quatters of a continent to meet around the old family board on Thanksgiving day. This, to us as a regiment, is our Thanksgiving Day. Many of us have not met for more than twenty years, but our friendships were formed and cemented under circumstances that made them enduring, and we each feel, as the years pass that make us older, that our love and affection for old comrades is constantly growing rather than diminishing.
For myself I can say, and I am sure I bat express the feelings of my com- rades here, I have forgotten the disagreeable features of our service, and in thinking of the old Twelfth lowa I try to remember only the glorious record made by the regiment, the heroic bravery so often displayed by its members, the sturdy determination so fully expressed to keep our flag afloat 'until the last Rebel stronghold was taken, the patient enduring of hardships and priva- tions, and above all, the jolly fun which, despite our hard service, was always found in camp, and I come here to-day feeling that to each survivor who honora- bly bore the badge of the old Regiment, I want to hold out both hands and say, "Comrade, I love you." This being done, I shall feel that I have been well re- paid for my visit here. We hope while here to so conduct ourselves that your citizens will be glad to see us again, but 1 most warn you, that it is a part of our purpose to shake off as neatly as possible the effects of the past twenty years, and for two days at least, we mean to be boys again. So do not be surprised if all we do is not in keeping with our gray hairs and wrinkled faces. Again I thank you for your welcome.
A round of hearty applause greeted this speech, showing the appreciation of the audience. "When Johnnie Comes Marching Home," was then sung by the choir with stirring effect.
During the hour devoted to this part of the program the El- dora Silver Cornet Band of 12 pieces, Det Hunter, leader, played several inspiring airs, adding greatly to the interest of the meeting.
The Hall was hung on every side, with the national colors, and decorated with evergreens and flowers, and on the wall, at the
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west end were conspicuous the mottoes, -- "To the Living, Cheer- ful Praises," -- "To the Dead, Bright Flowers-Sweet Memories."
An adjournment was announced to 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON.
At 2 p. m. took place the street parade under command of Col. Jack Stibbs, led by the Cornet Band and Co. C. I. N.G., of Man- chester, commanded by J. W. Ford, after which all repaired to the hall.
Capt. E. B. Soper of Emmetsburg, read the plan for the per- manent organization of the survivors of the 12th lowa, which was as follows:
Articles of Incorporation of the Society of the Twelfth Regi- ment of lowa Veteran Volunteers.
ARTICLE I.
The name of this corporation shall be the Society of the Twelfth (12) Regiment of lowa Veteran Volunteers.
ARTICLE IL.
This Society shall be composed of persons who served in and were hon- orably discharged from the Twelfth Regiment of lowa Volunteer Infantry, during or at the close of the war of the Rebellion, and shall be admitted to membership in such manner as may be provided by the By-Laws of this Cor- poration.
ARTICLE III.
The principle place of business of this corporation shall be at Manches- ter, Delaware County, lowa; but business may be transacted and elections held at any reunion of the survivors of said Regiment wherever the same may be held.
ARTICLE IV.
The purposes and objects of this corporation shall be:
Ist. To institute and maintain an organization of the surviving members of the late Twelfth Regiment of lowa Infantry Volunteers.
2nd. To canse to be prepared a roster by companies of all members, ot said Regiment not deceased while in the military service of the United States and to make and keep up thereon a record of the post office address, ocenpation and general character of all surviving members thereof, and to as- certain and record the date, place and cause of deathof all now or hereafter deceased.
3d. To promote fellowship and social intercourse among the surviving members thereof by holding reunions and such other meetings as may be provided for by the By-Laws of the corporation.
4th. To look after the disabled, needy and unfortunate members thereof whether members of this Society or not and render them such aid and as- sistance, as may be proper in the premises.
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5th. To procure funds, donations and otherwise, and to take and bold property in its corporate name for the purpose of carrying out the objects aforesand.
ARTICLE V.
The officers of this corporation shall consist of a president, a vice presi- dent, a secretary, a treasurer and five (5) directors, who shall have the control and management of the business of the corporation, and who shall be elected at such times and in such manner as may be provided in the By-Laws of the corporation.
ARTICLE VI.
This corporation shall commence with the adoption of these articles and continue twenty years. Its indebtedness shall at no time exceed five hundred dollars and the private property of its members shall be exempt from corpor- ate debts.
ARTICLE VIL.
The names of the officers of this corporation for the first year of its ex- istence are as follows:
President, S. R. EDGINGTON. Vice President, D. W. REED.
Secretary, ABNER DUNHAM. Treasurer, GEO. H. MORISEY.
Directors, S. G. Knee, J. Il. Stibbs, R. P. Clarkson, John Steen. Ben. Eberheart.
The undersigned members of the 12th Regiment lowa Volunteer In- fantry during the war of the Rebellion having associated themselves for the purposes hereinbefore expressed do hereby adopt, make, sign and execute the foregoing articles of incorporation, dated at Manchester, lowa, this 21st day of April, A. D. 1884.
E. B. SOPEK, S. D. BRODBECK,
D. B. HENDERSON,
GEO. H: MORISEY,
R. P. CLARKSON, J. H. STUBS,
J. E. SIMPSON,
D. W. REED,
ABNER DUNHAM,
S. R. EDGINGTON,
State of Iowa, Delaware County. . 1 Be it remembered that on the 21st
day of May, A. D. 1884, before the un- dersigned, a notary republic, within and for aforesaid county and state, person- ally appeared; E. B. Soper, D. B. Henderson, Geo. H. Morisey, R. P. Clark - son, J. H. Stibbs, j. E. Simpson, D. W. Reed, Abner Dunham, S. R. Edging- ton, to me personally known to be the identical persons who hath signed and executed the foregoing articles of incorporation and severaly acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for purposes therein expressed.
[SEAL]
Witness my hand and official seal hereto affixed at Manchester, this day and year first above written. W. H. NORRIS, Notary Public.
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They were then referred to a committee consisting of Capt. So- per, R. P. Clarkson, Col. Jack Stibbs, Maj. D. W. Reed and Maj, G. II. Morisey, who submitted the following by-laws, which were adopted :
By-Laws of the Society of the Twelfth Regiment of Towa Vete- run Volunteers. 1.
Any person who served in, and was honorably discharged from, the 12th Regiment lowa Infantry Volunteers, may become a member of this Society by signing these By-Laws and paying to the Treasurer the sum of one dollar.
11.
All who are elegible to membership in this Society, the wives of members thereof and such persons as may be elected thereto at the time of and in the manner of electing officers of the Association, shall be honorary members of this Society, and shall be entitled to meet with and participate in all Reunions of the Society, but they shall have no vote at any election held by the Society, and shall not be subject to dues or assessments.
11].
All elections of officers, honorary members and amendments to Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws shall be by ballot. The person having the highest number of votes for any office at any election shall be declared elected.
IV.
All meetings and reunions of the Society shall be held at Manchester, Delaware County, fowa, unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Directors.
V.
The Officers and Directors of the Society shall constitute a Board of Directors of the Society, and shall have charge and control of the business and affairs of the Society and shall have and exercise such powers as may be proper and necessary to carry out the objects of the organization, but they shall not levy assessments upon the members of the Society exceeding the sum of one dollar per year, and no member whose assessments are in arrear shall be entitled to vote at any election, or upon any questions.
VI
The duties of the officers of this society shall be as follows: The Presi- dent shall preside at all meetings of the society and shall also be the presi- dent of the Board of Directors. The Vice-President shall in the absence of the President perform the duties of that office. The Secretary shall likewise be the secretary of the Board of Directors. He shall keep a record of all pro- ceedings of the society, and of the Board of Directors. Ile shall be the cus- tochian of all books, papers and correspondence of the Society, and under the direction of the Board of Directors shall cause the proper rosters and records provided for by the Articles of Incorporation to be properly made and kept and shall receive therefor such compensation as the Board of Directors may deem just and proper. The Treasurer shall safely keep all funds coming into his hands by virtue of his office and pay out the same only upon ordeis drawn on him by order of the Board of Directors and signed by the presiding officer thereof and the Secretary. The Directors shall be elected from different com- panies of the regiment and shall with the officers of the Society constitute of
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the Board of Directors of the corporation a majority of whom shall be a quo- rum to transact the business of the Society.
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