Old Citizen’s meeting in Switzerland County, Indiana report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 6 Oct 1898 – Page 1, Column 5

Old Citizens’ Meeting,
Held at Lamb, Indiana, Sept. 21, 1898, was called to order at 11 o’clock, by the President, and opened by singing “America.” Invocation by D. M. Bridges, of Carrollton, followed by the son “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” J. F. Simpson delivered the welcome address.

Hon. Chas. W. Lee was introduced and spoke 30 minutes, followed by a song by the choir.

Adjourned until 1:30 p.m.

Report, by the President, of the deaths that have occurred in the past three years since the organization of the Old Citizens’ Meeting at Lamb. There were eight deaths among the members, the youngest of which was 62 years of age, the oldest 87 years of age.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Pres, D. M. Bridges, Carrollton, Kentucky; Vice Pres., Wm. Anderson, Vevay, Indiana; Sec. and Treas., A. E. Lamb, Lamb, Indiana.

Following the election was a song by the choir, after which Mr. Bridges was introduced and spoke ten minutes.

Song—“My Mother’s Grave,” by E. Adams and others.

Mr. Leland, of Madison, Indiana, was introduced and spoke for ten minutes.

A song by the choir, entitled “A Home Beyond the Jordon,” was followed by a recitation by Miss Sophia Cotton, of Brooksburg, which was very appropriate.

Mr. E. A. Gullion, of Carrollton, Kentucky, gave a short talk, after which Miss Inez Simpson recited “How Ruby Played the Piano,” which was splendidly rendered and much appreciated by the audience.

There were talks by Aljah Wright and others, interspersed with songs.

We had quite a number of relies of the past presented and a brief sketch of their history by A. E. Lamb.

It was a beautiful day, a large crowd in attendance and all seemed to be well pleased. There were 46 old folks registered that was 60 years of age and over. Mr. Aljah Wright was the oldest, being 85 years of age.

We hope that all who attended this year, and more, may be permitted to attend the meeting next year.

The following are the names and addresses of those who registered:

• Wm. Anderson, Vevay, Indiana
• Geo. Bowen, Vevay, Indiana
• Jesse Lee, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Alexander Tilley, Vevay, Indiana
• Sarah Tilley, Vevay, Indiana
• D. M. O’Neal, Prestonville, Kentucky
• Nancy Cowan, Moorefield, Indiana
• D. M. Bridges, Carrollton, Kentucky
• Mrs. M. Demint, English, Kentucky
• Wm. Bright, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Jas. F. Simpson, Lamb, Indiana
• Z. P. Masterson, Prestonville, Kentucky
• F. H. Whitehead, Carrollton, Kentucky
• P. A. Demint, Carrollton, Kentucky
• C. N. Stringfellow, Carrollton, Kentucky
• Mary C. Anderson, Vevay, Indiana
• Mrs. Robert King, Madison, Indiana
• J. W. Meeks, Carrollton, Kentucky
• John Brindley, Vevay, Indiana
• Isaac M. Smith, Aaron, Indiana
• John Adams, Moorefield, Indiana
• J. W. Chittenden, Bennington, Indiana
• J. M. Coleman, Brooksburg, Indiana
• James Adams, Moorefield, Indaina
• Alja Wright, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Mrs. J. H. Wright, Vevay, Indiana
• Mrs. B. F. Harvey, Oklahoma, Indian Territory
• Joseph Rogers, Pleasant, Indiana
• J. D. Justice, Lamb, Indiana
• J. C. Coghill, Prestonville, Kentucky
• H. J. Brindley, Vevay, Indiana
• Martin Madary, Craig P. O, Indiana
• Jas. Hill, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Robert Scott, Moorefield, Indiana
• C. J. McKay, Lamb, Indiana
• A. Oliver, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Mary A. Oliver, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Mrs. William Miller, Brooksburg, Indiana
• Wm. H. Weaver, Craig P. O., Indiana
• Nancy Leap, Carrollton, Kentucky
• W. J. Maddox, Carrollton, Kentucky
• F. Baxter, Lamb, Indiana

The following is the age and date of deaths of members of the Association since its organization, so far as known to date:

• Wm. H. Lamb, Jan. 24, 1897, aged 69 years
• J. W. Banta, Jan. 24, 1897, aged 74 years
• John H. Smith, Dec. 28, 1897, aged 72 years
• L. M. Hotchkiss, Oct. 25, 1897, aged 82 years
• Wm. H. Russel, Jan. 18, 1898, aged 70 years
• Sarah Russell, May 23, 1898, aged 67 years
• J. W. Quin, Aug. 2, 1898, aged 62 years
• Stephen Garard, Jan. 13, 1898, aged 87 years

A. E. LAMB, Secretary, Lamb, Indiana.

Switzerland County, Indiana, Old Citizen’s meeting report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 7 Oct 1897 – Page 1, Column 3

Old Citizen’s Meeting.
Lamb, Indiana, Sept. 25, 1897.

Proceedings of Old Citizens’ Meeting held at Lamb, Indiana, September 25, 1897:

Called to order at 11:30 o’clock by President J. F. Simpson. Song by congregation, led by Mr. E. Adams, Devotional exercises by Rev. Huey, of Carrollton, Kentucky. Adjourned until one o’clock p.m. Called to order at one o’clock and proceeded to elect officers for the Association for the ensuing year. The following named officers elected: President, J. F. Simpson, of Lamb, Indiana; Vice President, Wm. Anderson; Secretary, A. E. Lamb, Lamb, Indiana; Treasurer, C. E. Danner, Lamb, Indiana. It was moved that the President appoint an Executive Committee. He was given the power to do so by unanimous vote, after which he appointed the following three gentlemen to that office: Willis Little, Chairman of Committee; Ira Brooks and Justi Dow, as a Committee for the next meeting to be held at Lamb, Indiana, on the fourth Saturday of Sept., 1898.

After reading of minutes of previous meeting Rev. C. W. Lee was introduced and delivered a 30 minute address very appropriate for the occasion. A song, “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name,” was sung, after which Mr. Bridges, of Carrollton, was called on for a speech. After speaking for fifteen minutes, of time past and present, which was well received by all, the President made a few remarks introducing Mr. R. M. Hotchkiss, who sang a song entitled, “The Battle of New Orleans,” then made a few remarks, after which Rev. Huey was introduced and made a short speech very good and well received by the assembly. The choir then sang “Old Home Friends.” Mr. S. Gerard was then introduced and delivered a short talk on the times long past. A song by choir entitled “Drifting Away,” after which Mr. Wm. Anderson made a talk and spoke for sometime of his experience in times long gone by. Mr. Wycoff, of Ripley County, was then introduced and made a good talk with good advice to the young. The relics were then exhibited and a short sketch of history of each article by Rev. Huey; first a spoon that was picked up just where the steamer Red Stone blew up, just above Carrollton, next a cup and saucer 75 years old for which was paid $40 for one set, a set of silver teaspoons that cost $30, about the same age; one bed spread very old and made by hand, spun, wove and beautifully flowered; one bed tick made of linen, spun and wove by hand over one hundred years ago, made in Ireland; one whip saw which was certainly a relic of the past ages. After the exhibition of the relics the songs, “How tedious and tasteless the hours,” “Gathering Home,” and last but not least “God be with you till we meet again,” were sung by the choir and people.

The following are the names registered at meeting Sept. 25, 1897, giving age and post office address:

• G. W. Philips, 78 years of age
• Daniel Melick, 71, East Enterprise
• A. N. Gale, 72, Brooksburg
• B. V. Banta, 66, Canaan
• Wm. Malcom, 78, Sugan
• Abram Wycoff, 66, Cross Plains
• D. N. Demint, 74, English, Kentucky
• J. M. Gray, 70, Brooksburg
• Jas. McKenzie, 60, Long Run
• Mrs. N. Russle, 73, Carrollton, Kentucky
• M. J. Johnston, 63, Kerkpatrick
• M. V. Samples, 63, Brooksburg
• Mrs. A. Tilley, 76, Brooksburg
• Mrs. Anderson, 80, Vevay
• Wm. Haskell, 61, Brooksburg
• N. J. Haskell, 60, Brooksburg
• H. H. Adcock, 65, Carrollton, Kentucky
• P. Whitehead, 73, Carrollton, Kentucky
• J. C. Duvall, 65, Easterday, Kentucky
• S. S. Carlisle, 65, Wideawake, Kentucky
• Lewis McKay, 70, Brooksburg
• Thornton Green, 70, English, Kentucky
• J. D. Banta, 70, Canaan
• Luther M. Hotchkiss, 82, Jay
• Wm. Sauvain, 63, Mt. Sterling
• J. W. Adams, 69, Moorefield
• C. L. Brashaw, 60, Prestonville, Kentucky
• E. W. Protsman, 65, Vevay
• Wm. O’Neal, 65, English, Kentucky
• Sarah Chapman, 62, Prestonville, Kentucky
• Julius C. Bersot, 73, Vevay
• Eliza Vernon, 67, Brooksburg

The following are the names registered at the meeting, Sept. 26, 1895. Post office address not given:

• C. J. Ryan, aged 74
• D. M. O’Neal, 71
• Jennette Ryan, 64
• Samuel H. Pavy, 82
• J. W. Quin, 63
• Wm. Anderson, 78
• Mrs. A. M. Quin, 61
• J. M. Coleman, 70
• Alja Wright, 83
• F. W. Little, 65
• J. D. Griffith, 73
• Wm. Russell, 71
• R. A. Pavy, 74
• Stephen R. Gerard, 87
• Flora Baxter, 60
• John H. Smith, 72
• Wm. H. Lamb, 69, dead
• J. G. King, 66
• Henry Russell, 68
• M. J. Modox, 63
• John Pattie, 73
• J. W. Munn, 82
• M. H. Roberts, 62
• J. W. Banta, 74, dead
• F. McKay, 61
• Sarah Gordon, 60
• Mary F. Little, 60
• Catharine Wiseman, 63
• Eliza Buchanan, 61
• Hariet Armstrong, 63
• Ella Adams, 63
• Agust Miller, 63
• Jas. F. Simpson, 63

A. E. Lamb, Secretary, Lamb, Indiana.