Ladies and Gentlemen:
Newtonia was a grand success. We added five new recruits to our muster roll. It did rain a little but not enough hurt any thing.
The results of the election are as follows:
1st Lieutenant/3rd Sergeant – Scott George
2nd Sergeant – Charles Gentry
1st Corporal – Chris Warwick
2nd Corporal – Laurence Bryan
I still have the ballots so if anyone wants to review them, I will be happy to go over it with you. We had 10 different men nominated for the positions. I think that shows our strength in confidence in everyone.
Next year all positions will be up for election, from Captain to 2nd Corporal.
I am very proud to serve with each of these men and I am sure they will do their duty for the cause.
The Good:
1. Wes Franklin being the new care taker of the Ritchey Mansion
2. Fine people of Newtonia
3. Pancake breakfast
4. Lunch
5. Election.
6. Five new soldiers
7. Drill
The Bad:
1. Heavy fog or as some call it ‘Rain’.
The Ugly:
1. Attendance – Although we had 18 it should be more. It’s Newtonia!
We have four more events for 2008.
Battle of Prairie Grove, AR:
Our goal is 30 man company for Prairie Grove, AR this year, even if it is only for Saturday’s battle. If you have any friends that used to be in 4th or any old unit, please contact them and see if they would like to join us for the weekend. If they need cartridges or caps let me know and I am sure the company could supply something. Since we will have 5 new soldiers at Prairie Grove extra muskets will be in short supply.
Those in attendance:
Major Sam Looney
Captain Daniel Keith
1st Sergeant Jim Moran
2nd Sergeant Scott George
1st Corporal Charles Gentry
Musician Travis Franklin
Private Laurence Bryan
Private Jacob Delker
Private John Duff
Private Wes Franklin
Private Greg Gentry
Private David Hunt
Private Allen Lee
Private Robert Martineau
Private Jack Robinson
Private Joel Sappington
Private Ty Shirley
Private Phillip Waldrop
Civilians:
Cheryl Franklin
Jenna Gentry
Tracy Gentry
Elizabeth Martineau
Maxine Moran
Captain Daniel Keith
