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February 15, 1915
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
Rev. C. E. Cline of Portland reunites with Tacoma Mayor Fawcett, his Civil War comrade from the First Illinois volunteers, after 51 years apart, during a chance meeting at the First Methodist church before Cline's Lincoln address.
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FAWCETT MEETS OLD COMRADE
Rev. C. E. Cline of Portland, who came to Tacoma to deliver an address at the First Methodist church last night on "Abraham Lincoln," featured in a touching scene at the church that was not on the program.
Just before the services, Rev. Cline was meeting friends in the lobby of the church, and shook hands with Mayor Fawcett.
"What's the name?" asked Fawcett.
"My name is Cline," replied the pastor.
"Mine's Fawcett—don't you remember me back in the First Illinois?" exclaimed the mayor.
The two men were overjoyed at the meeting.
Rev. Cline and Mayor Fawcett served in the First Illinois volunteers during the Civil war and were great friends. They had not seen or heard of each other in 51 years, until the meeting last night.
Rev. C. E. Cline of Portland, who came to Tacoma to deliver an address at the First Methodist church last night on "Abraham Lincoln," featured in a touching scene at the church that was not on the program.
Just before the services, Rev. Cline was meeting friends in the lobby of the church, and shook hands with Mayor Fawcett.
"What's the name?" asked Fawcett.
"My name is Cline," replied the pastor.
"Mine's Fawcett—don't you remember me back in the First Illinois?" exclaimed the mayor.
The two men were overjoyed at the meeting.
Rev. Cline and Mayor Fawcett served in the First Illinois volunteers during the Civil war and were great friends. They had not seen or heard of each other in 51 years, until the meeting last night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Civil War Reunion
Old Comrades
Unexpected Meeting
Tacoma Church
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. C. E. Cline
Mayor Fawcett
Where did it happen?
First Methodist Church, Tacoma
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. C. E. Cline
Mayor Fawcett
Location
First Methodist Church, Tacoma
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Rev. C. E. Cline and Mayor Fawcett, comrades from the First Illinois volunteers during the Civil War, reunite joyfully after 51 years when they meet unexpectedly in the church lobby before Cline's address on Abraham Lincoln.