When was it published?

April 28, 1883 in Daily Kennebec Journal

Domestic News April 28, 1883

Daily Kennebec Journal

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment, Military, Social Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

N. W. Niles, A. J. Small, J. W. Berry, C. M. Drake, G. W. Cross, Capt. Holmes

Q: What keywords are associated?

Officer Election, Light Infantry, Gardiner, Oyster Supper, Military Company

Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Richard's Light Infantry in Gardiner elected N. W. Niles as 1st Lieutenant and A. J. Small as 2nd Lieutenant. The officers-elect hosted an oyster supper for about 40 company members, including former captains J. W. Berry, C. M. Drake, and G. W. Cross, at Evans House.

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At a recent election of officers in Richard's Light Infantry of Gardiner, the following was the result: N. W. Niles, 1st Lieutenant; A. J. Small, 2nd Lieutenant. Thursday night the officers-elect gave the company a fine oyster supper in the dining rooms of the Evans House. About 40 were present, including the former captains of the company, J. W. Berry, C. M. Drake and G. W. Cross. It was an enjoyable occasion, and the boys seem to heartily appreciate the generosity of the new officers. The company is in excellent condition and Capt. Holmes, the present commander, may well feel proud of his company.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Military Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Officer Election Light Infantry Gardiner Oyster Supper Military Company

What entities or persons were involved?

N. W. Niles A. J. Small J. W. Berry C. M. Drake G. W. Cross Capt. Holmes

Where did it happen?

Gardiner

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Gardiner

Event Date

Recent Election; Thursday Night

Key Persons

N. W. Niles A. J. Small J. W. Berry C. M. Drake G. W. Cross Capt. Holmes

Outcome

election resulted in n. w. niles as 1st lieutenant and a. j. small as 2nd lieutenant; oyster supper enjoyed by about 40 attendees; company in excellent condition.

Event Details

Election of officers in Richard's Light Infantry of Gardiner; officers-elect hosted oyster supper at Evans House, attended by company members and former captains; enjoyable occasion appreciating new officers' generosity.