Spanish American Veterans War Association
Captain Alexander Wetherill No 5
Campbell County, Kentucky
Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday, 18 September 1898, page 28
For days the question where to camp the Sixth Regiment has been bothering Lieutenant Lee, who as Quartermaster, must provide for it a suitable camping place. The question was settled yesterday and it was decided to encamp the regiment at Southgate, which is about one mile from Newport on the Alexandria Pike. The camp site is directly on the car line and it will be easy for the public to reach it.
It is to be known a Camp Wetherill, this being the name selected yesterday in honor of the gallant officer who fell at the battle of Santiago and who was liked by every man and officer in the regiment. Captain Wetherill died under circumstances distressing. His name is revered by the enlisted men of the regiment. The camp is just at the outskirts of the Shaler woods, with plenty of blue grass. The ground has just sufficient pitch to insure a healthy, dry camp at all times.
It has historic interest. On the east side of the camp site are the rifle pits of old Ft. Shaler, which commands the Alexandria pike. On the other side is Ft Beech, commanding the Licking Pike. These fortifications were built during the Civil War and were erected to protect the approaches to Cincinnati. The troops were under the command of General Lew Wallace and Clay Smith, the latter having once represented the Sixth Kentucky District in Congress. Too much credit cannot be given to Congressman A S Berry, who offered the site to the Government as a campground free of cost.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Tuesday, 20 September 1898, page 12
The public spirited citizens of Newport are determined that when the gallant Sixth Infantry comes marching home they shall received a genuine Kentucky greeting. Chief of Police Bennett, Sheriff Fred Miller and President of Alderman George McGinniss went to Ft Thomas to lay the case before Colonel Egbert. He said that the Sixth must by all means march through Newport, the city which had never failed to hone its home regiment and had presented to it the magnificent battle flag which had led them on to victory at Santiago.
He said the flay, which had always been zealously guarded by the regiment, must be floated to the breeze in Newport's streets to show to the patriotic citizens that the trust had not been violated. The Newport and Covington members of the Second Kentucky Volunteer Infantry will turn out as escort. There are about 100 members of that regiment here now.
Newport will also furnish music. A committee of six to secure the finances; Judge Dumont, Messrs. Boltz, Silva, Schroll, Weidner, Lock and Weckman. A committee on Decorations; Jule Plummer, Fred Miller, Sam Harton and Elmer Smith. Colonel Berry donated the use of a large field piece and Chief Link of the Fire Department was selected as Chief of Auxilery. Congressman A S Berry was selected as chairman of the Newport committees who will meet the Sixth at Blanchester Ohio and acquaint them with the details for their reception.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday, 21 May 1899, page 12
The following letter was received yesterday: "Dear Senator Foraker, Referring to your statement that the citizens of Cincinnati and the vicinity of Ft Thomas are erecting at that post, a tablet to commemorate the heroism and valor displayed by the Sixth United States Infantry at El Caney, and also the services of General Egbert formerly of the Sixth, recently killed in battle near Manila and your request that two pieces of artillery captured at Santiago be sent there for use in connection with that tablet.
I take pleasure in informing you that the commanding officer of the Watervliet Arsenal has this day been instructed to issue to Ft Thomas two large Spanish guns of bronze, manufactured at Barcelona (Spain) in 1768 and 1769. These cannon were among those captured at Santiago. Respectfully, R A Alger, Secretary of War
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, 9 June 1899, page 8
J M Arnold, President of the Chamber of Commerce Committee, extended an invitation for the board to attend the ceremonies at Ft Thomas for the unveiling of the memories of the Sixth United States Infantry members who fell in the Spanish American War.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Friday, 30 June 1899, page 12
By Saturday afternoon both of the tablets to the fallen members of the Sixth Regiment will be in place on the water tower ready for unveiling. A number of the military organizations of the city will attend the unveiling on Saturday and many of the men who served as volunteers in the Spanish American War.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, Sunday, 13 August 1899, page 3
Newport's Spanish trophy cannon was dedicated at the City Park yesterday afternoon. The ceremonies began at 3 pm at the courthouse, where the parade formed, headed by Weber's band. Mayor Biltz made the address accepting the cannon on behalf of the city of Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 30 May 1903, page 5
Sergt. Denis Guiney, who was severely wounded at San Juan Hill at the time Capt. Wetherill was killed, has been visiting old friends here for a few days. He has transferred from the old Sixth to the Seventeenth Infantry and leaves soon for the Philippines for a second tour of duty in the islands.
The troops will form at 1:15 pm today and march to Evergreen Cemetery to participate in the Memorial Day exercises. All deceased regular soldiers with few exceptions, are buried at Evergreen.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 24 August 1904, page 8
Among the officers of the Ninth Infantry that will soon be stationed at Ft Thomas are two who have served at the post before. Capt. Fren L Munson, the Regimental Commissary was stationed here with Company A of the Sixth commanded by the lamented Capt Wetherill and First Lieut. James P Drouillard, Battalion Adjutant, was here with the Sixth as a Second Lieutenant after the return of the regiment from Cuba in 1898.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 19 September 1904, page 5
Captain William Lyons, of Newport, has gone to St Louis to attend the national convention of the United Spanish War Veterans which convened there Monday.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 27 February 1906, page 1
Members of Kentucky regiments who served in the war with Spain in 1898, met last night at 341 York st. Newport, for the purpose of organizing a camp of Spanish American War Veterans. Col. W H Lyons made an address. It was decided to meet at 3 pm Sunday March 11, when permanent officers will be elected.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 12 July 1907, page 5
The United Spanish War Veterans of Newport are making arrangements to form a camp in Newport and a meeting will be held for that purpose tomorrow evening in the office of Mart Miller on Fourth st. Capt. William H Lyons, Arthur L Shearer, Mart Miller, George and Ben Riley and Capt Paul Alwyn Platz will organize the camp.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 27 July 1907, page 5
Spanish War veterans of Newport will hold a meeting tonight in the office of James Wright, 327 York st. to form a permanent organization. Department Commander Charles S Lambert, Charles B Shimer, Adjutant; Harry F Stork, Quartermaster; Walter R Hinky, James Wright, Capt. W H Lyons and Capt. Paul A Platz are the organizers.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 16 December 1907, page 5
The Alexander M Wetherill Camp 5 United Spanish War Veterans, Newport, at a meeting Saturday night passed a resolution requesting all members and also the citizens of Newport to display the American flag today in honor of the Admiral Evans great war fleet which starts on its voyage.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 29 March 1909, page 5
Camp Adjt. Hugh Keenan, of Wetherill Camp No 5, Spanish War Veterans, Newport, has sent a copy of a resolution adopted by the camp, calling attention to the non display of a flag on the City Building or grounds. the camp requests that action be taken to have the nation's emblem displayed as soon as practicable.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 27 April 1909, page 3
The Ladies Auxiliary of Alexander M Wetherell Camp No 5, Spanish War Veterans, Newport, will meet tonight to discuss arrangements for an entertainment to be given. The committee which has charge of the pillow contest will make its first report and the team will hold its regular drill. The ladies expect to raise several hundred dollars for the State encampment fund.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 30 April 1909, page 5
A movement has been started for the organization of a woman's auxiliary to the Wetherill Camp of Spanish War Veterans of Newport and a meeting will be held some night next week to perfect a permanent society.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 17 May 1909, page 3
Capt. G W Fahlbush and Rev J Frederick have been selected as delegates to represent Alexander W Wetherill Camp at the State encampment to be held in this city July 2, 3 and 4. The Camp will participate in the Decoration Day celebration of the local GAR Posts and the members of the Camp will attend a social, to be given the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary on Tuesday, May 25. The Finance Committee was instructed to raise a fund of $1000 to defray the expenses of the encampment.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 July 1909, page 13
At the morning session, held by the Spanish War veterans, who are
holding their encampment in Newport yesterday, the following officers were
elected to serve the ensuing year:
Commander of the Department of Kentucky, Ben F Reiley of Newport; Chaplain General, Rev John Frederick of Newport. The veterans will attend a divine service at St Paul Episcopal Church this morning and the encampment will wind up with a bivouac at the Lagoon tonight.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 December 1909,
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Captain Alexander M Wetherell Camp No 5 United Spanish War
Veterans of Newport, has elected the following officers for the term ending December 31st,
1910;
Commander, G W Fahlbush; Senior Vice Commander, W W Jones; Junior Vice Commander, Louis Maier; Officer of the Day, Charles Huver; Officer of the Guard, Charles Robinson; Chaplain, Lee Nolan; Surgeon Fred Steinhelm; Trustee, George Reiley.
The Camp is in a flourishing condition and expects to double its membership during the ensuing year.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 17 January 1910, page 5
Captain Alexander Wetherill Camp No 5, Newport, has installed the following new officers for the coming year: Commander, G W Fahlbush; Senior Vice Commander, W W Jones; Junior Vice Commander, Louis Mater; Adjunt, Joseph Leicht; Quartermaster, J C Bucher; Officer of the Day, Charles Huever, Officer of the Guard, J Robinson; Surgeon, Fred Steinhelm; Chaplain, Lee Nolan.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 21 July 1910, page 4
Delegates to the sixth annual encampment of Spanish War Veterans that was held in Louisville have returned. The Newport delegation was headed by Department Commander B F Reiley, Department Adjutant G W Fahlbusch and Department Quartermaster J C Bucher of A M Wetherill Camp.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 30 January 1911, page 5
The members of the Wetherill Camp, Sons of Veterans, have elected the following new officers for the year: Commander W W Jones, Senior Vice Commander, Louis Maier; Junior Vice Commander, John Bucher; Officer of the Guard, W E Nordheim; Officer of the Day, Christian Schursten; Surgeon Fred Winkler.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 16 December 1911, page 6
Capt. W M Wetherill Camp, Spanish War Veterans, Newport, has elected the following officers: Louis Maier; Senior Vice Commander, J C Bucher; Junior Vice Commander, Chris Schleuter; Officer of the Guard, Charles Danneman; Trustee for three years, W W Jones.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 21 September 1912, page 8
The members of the Wetherill Camp, Spanish War Veterans, tendered a complimentary entertainment and reception last night to members of the Ninth Infantry, now located at Ft Thomas, who participated in the Spanish War. A fine banquet was served and many reminiscence so of the war were related. The affair was held at the headquarters of Wetherill Camp, Baschang's place, Eighth and Washington av. Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 14 November 1912, page 2
Grand Military Ball Given by Capt Alex M Wetherill Camp, United Spanish War Veterans at Gymnasium Hall, Ft Thomas Ky. November 14. Ladies with escorts admitted free. Dancing from 8 to 12.
A grand military ball will be given tonight by Capt. Alex M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish War Veterans at Gymnasium Hall, Ft Thomas. The hall has been beautifully decorated for the occasion and the soldiers will enliven the festivities by wearing their new uniforms. The Ninth Infantry Band, the best military band in the country will furnish the music.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 23 November 1914, page 2
The spirit of "61 and the spirit of '98 will soon be mingled in Newport when the William Nelson Post GAR and the Alexander Wetherill Camp, Spanish American War Veterans, merge their forces. The ranks of the veterans who served in the war of '61 is rapidly thinning and have thinned until there are but a few of the comrades of those days left. Those who are left have accepted the offer to combine with the Spanish War Veterans.
The flag that was used in the Civil War will be furled with that used by members of the Spanish War Veterans of Newport in the war of '98 and appropriate ceremonies will feature the combining of the two bodies of soldiers who served their country. The merger will take place next Wednesday night at Carnegie Hall in Newport. Rev John Fredericks of Newport, who is Chaplain in Chief will make the principal address.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 December 1914, page 13
The members of the Wm Nelson Post, GAR will be made honorary members of Wetherill Camp, Spanish American War Veterans at the meeting of the organization in Carnegie Hall tonight, Newport. Rev John Fredericks, Chaplain of the Spanish War Veterans will deliver the principal address.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 29 May 1915, page 2
Newport Spanish War veterans will meet Monday, 1:30 pm at Loth and Ann sts. Newport to participate in Memorial Day parade. Veterans not affiliated with any organization are invited to attend.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 24 June 1915, page 1
Delegates from Kentucky camps, Spanish American War Veterans, will arrive in Newport Thursday night and Friday morning for annual convention. It is expected 125 members will attend. Camps have been organized in most of Kentucky's largest cities. Visiting ex-soldiers will be entertained by Captain Alexander M Wetherill Camp No 5.
Session will convene at Ebert's Hall, Tenth and Ann st. Friday 9 am and will last thru Friday and Saturday. Kentucky Department Commander George Riley of Sixth and Oaks st. Newport will preside. Entertainment committee: L Meyer, Chairman; Chris Schuster, Ben Riley, Al Muller and Morris Solomon.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 24 August 1916, page 1
Bi-weekly meeting of the United Spanish War Veterans, Capt. Alexandria M Wetherill, Camp No 5, will be held at Tenth and Ann sts. Newport, Thursday night. Delegates to the national encampment will be elected.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 20 June 1917, page 4
Spanish American War veterans of Northern Kentucky town are attending the state meeting in Owensboro. Morris Solomon of Newport is department inspector.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 31 December 1917, page 4
Weatherill Camp, Spanish American War Veterans of Newport, elected the following officers at a meeting Saturday night; Senior Vice commander, Chester Brown; Junior vice commander, John Ferrie; adjutant, Louis Maier; quartermaster, Christian Schuster; chaplain, John Fredericks; historian, C J Schuster; color bearer, Richard Davis; chief musician, William Lehu; trustee, John Nordheim; officer of the day, Carl Mueller.
The annual dinner of the organization will be held Jan 10.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 23 May 1918, page 3
Alex M Wetherill Camp No 5 USWV meets Thursday at 8 pm at 10th and Ann streets, Newport. Important business is to be transacted. All veterans are expected to attend.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 25 May 1923, page 10
Captain Alex M Wetherill Camp No 5 United Spanish War Veterans of Newport, has completed plans for the memorial services which will be held Sunday, May 27. All members will assemble at the hall No 9 E Fourth st. to participate in the Memorial Day parade May 30.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 27 June 1923, page 1
A M Wetherill Camp No 5 S War Veterans will meet Wednesday 8 pm at Fennell Hall Fourth st.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 24 July 1923, page 1
A M Wetherill Camp United Spanish War Veterans will hold a meeting Wednesday night at 8 pm in Fennell Hall, 9 E Fourth st. Newport. According to J M Nordheim, adjutant, business great importance is to be transacted.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 24 November 1923, page 24
Mrs. Alice Brown, 1015 Orchard st. Newport, will head the A M Wetherill Auxiliary No 4 Department of Kentucky for 1924, being elected president at a meeting held Thursday night. Mrs. Katherine Mockabe was named senior vice president; Miss Nellie Rickerson, junior vice president; Mrs. Mamie Pohl, chaplain; Miss Margaret Groeschen, historican; Mrs. Barbara Denneman, patriotic instructor; Mrs. Mary Bottieberger, conductor; Mrs. Anna Groeschen, assistant conductor; Mrs. Fannie Babin, guard and Mrs. Alice Neal, assistant guard.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 22 April 1925, page 1
A large number of Spanish American War veterans are expected to answer roll call Wednesday night, when the annual must of Capt. A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, Newport takes place. Muster ceremonies will open at 8 pm at Fennell Hall, E Fourth st. Newport.
E E Klatzbach, post commander, announced Wednesday, he expects a large number of vets to attend muster Wednesday night. There will be an entertainment and lunch.
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Kentucky Post, Sunday, 5 July 1925, page 9
Twenty-seventh anniversary of the battle of Santiago, Cuba, will be observed by Captain Alexander M Wetherill Camp No 5, Spanish American War veterans Sunday afternoon. Memorial service will be conducted at the tablet on the water tower at Ft Thomas Military Post. A wreath will be placed on the tablet.
Troops stationed at Ft Thomas and northern Kentucky veterans of all wars, will participate in the exercises. Program will consist of patriotic addresses by army officers. Four officers and 22 men, of the Sixth US Infantry lost their lives in the battle will be honored. The name of Captain Wetherill heads the list on the tablet. Five survivors of the battle of Santiago who are members of Captain Wetherill Camp, will attend the services.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 6 July 1925, page 2
Memorial services for veterans of the Battle of Santiago, Spanish American War, were held Sunday at Ft Thomas by members of Alexander M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish American War Veterans. Several hundred heard an address by Charles R Jones, past commander. Benediction and invocation were offered and taps sounded. A wreath was placed on the tablet commemorating the death of American soldiers.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 25 August 1925, page 2
Regular meeting of Captain A M Wetherill Camp No 5 USWV of Newport will be held Wednesday night at 8 pm.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 28 November 1925, page 3
Members of the Wetherill Camp No 5 United Spanish War Veterans of Newport, will attend a banquet to be given Saturday night at the Sinton Hotel, Cincinnati, in honor of Carmi Thompson, commander in chief of the USWV. Members desiring to attend are urged to tender their reservations o Albert D Alcorn, past commander in chief of the local camp.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 5 February 1926, page 1
Captain G W Fahlbush, retired army officer and a member of the Board of Campbell County Court house Commissioners, Friday was in possession of a past commander's jewel, which was presented to him by comrades of Wetherill Camp No 5, Spanish American War Veterans. The jewel was presented by F A Seither, Charles Pohl, Chester Brown and Richard Davis.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 9 February 1926, page 6
Captain A M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish War Veterans will meet Wednesday night. A euchre and lotto will be given by the camp Monday.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 23 February 1926, page 1
Regular meeting of the A M Wetherill Camp No 5 USWV will be held Wednesday at 8 pm at Fennell Hall, East Fourth st. Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 18 March 1926, page 6
Regular meeting of the Wetherill Auxiliary No 4 will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Babin, 117 W Sixth st. Newport, Thursday night.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 27 May 1927, page 4
A delegation of 20 members of the Wetherell Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, Newport, headed by Charles R Johns, newly elected state commander, will to to Louisville Ky. June 4, to meet Rice W Means, former US Senator and Commander in chief of US Spanish War Veterans.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 28 April 1926, page 2
Reed Camp No 9, United Spanish War Veterans will join the Alexander Wetherill Camp, Newport in a celebration of Muster Day at Fennell Hall, Fourth and York streets, Wednesday night. The exercises will begin at 8 pm.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 10 July 1926, page 5
Spanish American War Veterans ATTENTION! If you are not getting a pension then why not? You are entitled to a pension if you served any time between 1898 to 1902. It will cost you nothing to try. IF you are interested in this, write at once to Captain A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, P. O. Box 164, Newport Ky.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 26 November 1928, page 25
Captain A M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish War Veterans will hold the regular business meeting Wednesday, Nov 28, at 8 pm at Fennell Hall, Fourth and York streets. Members are requested to attend as important matters will be discussed and action taken, also nomination of officers will be held.
Instead of regular monthly meetings, the A M Wetherill Auxiliary No 4 USWV will hold a Rag Party Wednesday evening, Nov 28, at Odd Fellows Hall, Sixth and York streets, Newport. The party will be open to all members, veterans and their families.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 13 December 1928, page 1
The Alexander M Wetherill United Spanish War Veterans No 5 of Newport, met Wednesday night and named the following officers: Orlando Spellman, commander; John R Ailstock, senior vice commander; Patrick Currin, junior vice commander; Harvey Hamilton, officer of the day; David S Hilton, officer of the guard, and Fred B Babin, trustee for a three year term.
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Kentucky Post, Sunday, 16 February 1930, page 9
Annual memorial services in commemoration of the sinking of the US Battleship Main 32 years ago at Havana will be held Sunday at Carnegie Hall, Newport, by Captain A M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish War Veterans. A program of speaking, music, and singing will be given, with Rev Dwight D Tallman, pastor of the York Street Congregational Church, Newport, as the principal speaker.
After the indoor ceremonies the Ladies Auxiliary of Wetherill Camp will march to the Central Bridge and scatter flowers on the Ohio river as a tribute wile a detachment of soldiers from Ft Thomas will fire a salute from the bridge.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 14 January 1932, page 2
Newly elected officers of the A M Wetherill Camp No 5, Spanish American War Veterans, Newport, were installed Wednesday night. They are:
Lee Nolan, commander; Harry Hamston, senior vice commander; William Frommel, junior vice commander; Fred Babin, adjutant; George Huber, quartermaster; John M Nordheim, patriotic instructor; Fred R Carter, historian; Joseph Schumaker, chaplain; Harry Keitz, officer of the day; S F Townsley, officer of the guard; Orlando Spellman, sergeant major; John Bottleberger, quartermaster sergeant; Alvin Jeffries and William J Miller, color sergeants and W F Hrohn, musician.
Among the visiting officers were Dr. G H Buck, Corbin Ky. department commander of Kentucky; C R Johns, Newport, part department commander; Harry Mockabee, Covington, department adjutant of Kentucky; L E Petterson, Cincinnati; past department commander of Ohio; William Walley, Cincinnati, past camp commander; W H Callett, Covington and A E Gilbert, Covington, past camp commanders and A E Farris, Cincinnati commander of the Cincinnatus camp.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 19 August 1932, page 7
The 25th anniversary of the founding of Wetherill Camp, Spanish War Veterans, will be celebrated at a basket picnic to be held Aug 28 at Tacoma Park, Dayton, according to announcement of William Frommell, general chairman of the committee in charge of the affair.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 27 May 1935, page 2
A veteran of the World War, Rev O W Robinson, delivered the address at the memorial services of the Nelson Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at the Grace M E Church, Newport, yesterday. Jacob Close, 93, one of Newport's oldest survivor of the Civil War attended. The other Civil War veterans, Fred Andrews, 89, Thornton street, Newport, was unable to attend because of illness.
The Captain A Wetherill Camp, United Spanish War Veterans aided the GAR in conducting the services. It was revealed that there are only 35 GAR members surviving in Kentucky.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 12 July 1935, page 2
Members of the Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish War Veterans, will meet Wednesday at 8 pm at Fennell Hall, 9 East Fourth street, Newport. delegates to the recent state encampment at Lexington will make their report. A bill now pending in Congress and provided for full restoration of pensions to Spanish War veterans will be discussed.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 26 July 1935, page 3
George W Huber, quartermaster of A M Wetherill Camp No 5, Department of Kentucky, UWVS, was named Wednesday night as delegate for the Newport Camp to the 37th annual national encampment Sept 15 to 19, at San Antonio Tex.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 10 August 1935, page 2
Sylvester Townsley, commander of Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV Newport, announced the regular meeting of the camp will be held Wednesday at 8 pm at Fennell Hall, 9 East Fourth street. Plans for the 37th annual encampment at San Antonio, Tex. will be discussed.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 24 October 1935, page 4
Congressman Brent Spence, Ft Thomas, was made an honorary member of the Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, Newport at a meeting last night in Fennell Hall. The honor was conferred in recognition of his services to the veterans organization, according to Commander S F Townsley, who presented the membership.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 10 January 1936, page 1
New officers of Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV were installed by Sam Cohen, Lexington past department commander at a meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall, Sixth and York street, Newport. The officer are:
William E Geule, commander; Alvin Jeffries, senior vice commander; Clem Bailey, junior vice commander; Fred B Babin, adjutant; George M Huber, quartermaster; S P Townsley, trustee; Peter Baker, patriotic instructor: Fred R Carter, historian; Palmer Herthal, chaplain; William Frommel, officer of the day; Edward D White, officer of the guard; John Bottelberger, sergeant major; Fred H Neu, quartermaster sergeant; William Marxmiller, senior color sergeant; George W Harris, junior color sergeant, and Elmer Bolser, musician.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 10 December 1936, page 1
At their annual election last night, members of the A M Wetherill Camp, USWV, Newport, elected Peter Baker, commander for the coming year. Others elected are Fred H Neu, vice commander; Edward Stanley, junior vice commander; William Frommel, officer of the day; Edward D White, officer of the guard; William E Genle, trustee for three years and William Frommel, Orlando Spellman and A C Ebehbardt members of the Auditing committee.
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Kentucky Post, 6 December 1937, page 3
Peter Baker, commander of the A M Wetherill Camp No 5, United Spanish War Veterans, announced the camp will meet Wednesday at 8 pm at Fennell Hall, 9 E Fourth street, Newport and elected new officers.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 14 January 1938, page 6
Fred Neu was inducted into office as commander of Capt A M Wetherill Camp, United Spanish War Veterans in Ceremonies at Odd Fellows Hall, Newport. Mrs. Carrie Harris was installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Oath was administered by Lee Nolan department vice commander.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 24 April 1938, page 1
United Spanish War Veterans, Capt. A M Wetherell Camp No 5, and Am Wetherell Auxiliary No 4, Department of Kentucky, will hold their annual Muster Day, April 25, at 9 E Fourth st. Fennel Hall, Newport. There will be recitations, speeches and songs to entertain those who attend and a lunch will be served after the program is concluded. Rev L Casey will deliver the invocation and benediction.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 17 January 1939, page 5
New officers of Capt A M Wetherill Camp, SWV, were installed at Fennell Hall by Department Commander Lee J Nolan. Those installed: Commander Edward D White; Senior Vice Commander, Harry Keitz; Junior Vice Commander, Frank McKibben; Quartermaster, George M Huber; Adjutant, Edward Standley; Trustee for three years, Fred H New; Officer of the day, William Frommel; Officer of the guard, Alvin Jeffries, Chaplain, Louis Maier; Historian, J B Bettelberger; Patriotic instructor, A C Eberhart; Sergeant major, Frank Haas; Quartermaster sergeant, M A Sullivan and Senior color sergeant, G H Rickerson.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 14 February 1940, page 4
Members of Capt A M Wetherill Camp, No 5, USWV, will meet at 8 pm Wednesday at Fennell Hall, 9 E Fourth street, Newport. Commander Edward Stanley announced plans for the observance of the 42d anniversary of the sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor Feb 15, 1898, will be made.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 8 May 1941, page 16
William Frommil of the Captain A M Wetherill USWV; Joseph Ledford of Campbell County Post, veterans of Foregin Wars and Gus Eschan of Rankin-Prout Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, were appointed to a committee to select a church for the annual Memorial Day service to be held Sunday, May 24.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 25 May 1942, page 1
Frank Haas, commander of Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, announced a meeting of the camp will be held at 8pm Wednesday at Junior Order Hall, 821 York street, Newport. Final plans for the camps participation in the Memorial Day parade on Saturday will be made.
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Kentucky Post, 18 February 1943, page 2
George W Harris, an officer of Capt A M Wetherill Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, chairman of the flag presentation program, announced organizations that would take part in the presentation of the flag to Mr. Wise.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 29 April 1943, page 1
LOUIS MAIER, a member of the Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, will be the grand marshal of the annual Memorial Day parade in Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 15 September 1943, page 1
A saber and bayonet, souvenirs held by the late Morris Solomon, Newport cafe owner, from the Spanish American War, will be presented to Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, at 8 pm Friday at Odd Fellows hall. Mr. Solomon, a member of the united force in the Spanish War, brought the souvenirs back with him.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 2 February 1945, page 6
Officers of A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, headed by Albert Volz, commander were installed at a joint meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Others installed are: Palmer Herthel, senior vice Commander; Paul Copeland, Junior Vice Commaner; Fred H New, adjutant; Fred B Babin, Quartermaster; Chester Drown, Patriotic instructor; Louis Maier, chaplain; William Frommel, Historian; George W Harris, trustee; Peter Baker, Officer of the day; Frank Haas, Sergeant major; Edward Bybee, Quartermaster sergeant; George Rickerson, Senior color sergeant; Alvin Jeffries, Junior sergeant; Mr. Herthel, Chief musician.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 25 September 1946, page 5
Commander Paul Copeland announced Tuesday that Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, SAWV, will meet at 8 pm Wednesday at the Junior Order Hall, Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 7 January 1947, page 2
Commander Paul Copeland announced a meeting at 8 pm Wednesday at the Odd Fellows Hall for installation of new officers. They are: Edward Bybee, Commander; John Forman, Senior vice commander; George Rickerson, Junior Vice Commander; Fred Neu, Adjutant; Edward Standley, Quartermaster; Paul Copeland, Al Volz and George Harris, trustees; Chester Drown, Patriotic instructor; George Harris, historian; Louis Maier, Chaplin; Al Volz, Officer of the day; William Maxmiller, Officer of the Guard; Paul Copeland, Quartermaster Sergeant; Frank Haas, Senior Color Sergeant; Chester Drown, Junior Color Sergeant; Paulmer Herthel, Chief Musician and Al Volz, Paul Copeland and Edward Standley, sick Committee.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 11 January 1949, page 3
USWV Camp and Auxiliary will hold installation of new officers at 8 pm Odd Fellows Hall. Frederick Mader will be Commander. Other officers include: Ernest C Kinker, Senior Vice Commander; Ransom Wilson, Junior Vice Commander; Paul L Copeland, Adjutant; Edward Stanley, Quartermaster; George H Rickerson, trustee; Edward Bybee, Patriotic instructor; Lee J Nolan, historian; Louis Maier, Chaplain; Albert Volz, Officer of the day; John Forman, Officer of the guard; Chester Drown, Sergeant major; Joseph Schumacher, Quartermaster Sergeant; Alvin Jefferies, Senior color sergeant; William J O'Brien, Junior color sergeant and Palmer Herthel, Chief musician.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 27 June 1950, page 4
The regular meeting of Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, will be held Wednesday night at Junior Order Hall, Newport, it has been announced by Commander Ernest Kinker, who will preside.
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Kentucky Post, Wednesday, 24 January 1951, page 5
A meeting of Capt A M Wetherill Camp 5, USWV, will be Wednesday night at 821 York street, Newport. John H Forman, recently installed commander, will be in charge.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 19 January 1952, page 3
Capt A M Wetherill Camp No 5, USWV, installed the following officers for the 1952 year: Harry R Peper, Commander; Louis Maier, Senior Vice Commander; Ransom Wilson, Junior vice commander; John Forman, Trustee; Albert Volz, Officer of day; Palmer Herthel, Officer of guard; Paul Copeland, Chaplain and patriotic instructor; Edward Stanley, Quartermaster; Lee Nolan, Adjutant; Chester J Brown, Color sergeant; Palmer Herthel, Chief Musician; Madison M Short, Clifford Bucher and Chester J Drown, entertainment committee.
It was announced that the annual encampment of the National United Spanish War Veterans will be held in Louisville during August.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 13 January 1953, page 1
Installation of officers will be held at 8 pm Wednesday by Capt A M Wetherill Camp, USWV at Odd Fellows Hall, Newport. Commander Harry R Peper has invited members and friends to attend the ceremonies.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 21 April 1953, page 5
Postponed last Saturday because of inclement weather, the 55th annual muster day of Alexander M Wetherill Camp 5, USWV will be held 8 pm Wednesday at 821 York street, Newport. Harry R Pepper is commander of the Wetherill Camp, of which five members are now at Veterans hospital, Ft Thomas. They include Ed Stanley, Fred Seither, Gust Bertelsman, George Rickerson and Charles Dresselhaus.
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There were no more meetings after 1953.