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Domestic News
August 2, 1924
The West Virginia News
Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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The annual banquet of the 'Last Man's Club,' formed by Civil War veterans in 1886, was held in Stillwater, Minn., on July 21 with three of four surviving members attending; the fourth sent regrets.
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"LAST MAN'S CLUB."
With only three of four surviving members able to attend, the annual banquet of the famous "Last Man's Club," was held at Stillwater, Minn., on July 21. John S. Goff, aged 81, came from St. Paul for the reunion, Charles Lockwood, 79, made the trip from Chamberlain, S. D.; and Peter Hall, 81, journeyed from Atwater, Minn. The other member, Emil Graff, 83, was unable to leave his home at Saint Cloud, but sent a letter expressing his regrets.
The "Last Man's Club" was formed in 1886 by 34 surviving members of B company, Minnesota volunteers, who fought in the Civil War. A bottle of wine was purchased at the first meeting and it was agreed that the last member should drink a toast to his departed comrades. Thirty chairs draped in black were grouped about the banquet table in memory of members who have passed.
With only three of four surviving members able to attend, the annual banquet of the famous "Last Man's Club," was held at Stillwater, Minn., on July 21. John S. Goff, aged 81, came from St. Paul for the reunion, Charles Lockwood, 79, made the trip from Chamberlain, S. D.; and Peter Hall, 81, journeyed from Atwater, Minn. The other member, Emil Graff, 83, was unable to leave his home at Saint Cloud, but sent a letter expressing his regrets.
The "Last Man's Club" was formed in 1886 by 34 surviving members of B company, Minnesota volunteers, who fought in the Civil War. A bottle of wine was purchased at the first meeting and it was agreed that the last member should drink a toast to his departed comrades. Thirty chairs draped in black were grouped about the banquet table in memory of members who have passed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Last Man's Club
Civil War Veterans
Reunion
Banquet
Stillwater Minn
What entities or persons were involved?
John S. Goff
Charles Lockwood
Peter Hall
Emil Graff
Where did it happen?
Stillwater, Minn.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Stillwater, Minn.
Event Date
July 21
Key Persons
John S. Goff
Charles Lockwood
Peter Hall
Emil Graff
Outcome
three members attended the banquet; emil graff sent regrets. thirty chairs draped in black honored deceased members.
Event Details
Annual banquet of the 'Last Man's Club' held with three surviving members present. Club formed in 1886 by 34 Civil War veterans of B company, Minnesota volunteers; tradition of last member toasting departed comrades with wine.