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1947 Dis-interments from Pilchuck Cemetery to G.A.R.
History of G.A.R. Cemetery
The first interment in the GAR Cemetery was that of comrade Major Henry Herring on August 22nd, 1898.
Morton Post No. 10 was organized and mustered on January 24, 1884, in Snohomish.
On March 21, 1903, it was decided to advance the price of lots from 10 to 15 dollars for veterans and from 15 to 20 dollars for others. The Cemetery funds were ordered deposited in the First National Bank of Snohomish.
From a notarized statement – “On the 1st day of September 1898 appeared before notary D.F. Sexton, Fernando Turner, and M.W. Packard as trustees for incorporation of GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.”
Copied from articles— “That the term for which said association is to exist is fifty years from and after its incorporation.”
Amendment to bylaws March 26, 1904- That there shall be a committee of three appointed known as the GAR Cemetery Assn. Auditing Committee whose duty it shall be to audit the finances of the Cemetery Association and report its findings to the Post every 3 months and said committee be appointed from year to year at the next regular meeting following the election of Trustees.
February 25,1899 at regular meeting elected Berton Smith, F. Turner, and M.W. Packard as trustees.
A Resolution on February 25th, 1899, reads:
Whereas: certain comrades, members of this Post seriously object to being considered members of the Cemetery association, therefore, be it.
Resolved: That Article 1 of the bylaws of said association be amended so as to read: “all persons, members in good standing, of O.P. Morton Post No 10, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Washington and Alaska, except H.J. Andrus and E.D. Hewitt shall be considered members of the Association."
Then, on February 3, 1900, the following business was transacted. I.B. Hewitt, F. Turner, and M.W. Packard were elected to manage the affairs for the ensuing year.
Annual election February 2, 1901. President, B.F Doyle, Sec F. Turner and Treasurer, M.W. Packard.
Feb 1, 1902, President, W. Eddy, F. Turner, and M.W. Packard.
In 1902 Fernando Turner resigned and D.F. Sexton was elected to fill the vacancy.
On March 5, 1902 it was decided to clear one more acre and $ 210 was decided for clearing the land as quote, “The ground to be well cleared of stumps logs and roots: to be well plowed and leveled: and seeded to grass: Also to be enclosed in a good substantial five board fence: The said W. F. Eddy to furnish all the materials for the fence excepting that he is permitted to use so much of the material as may be suitable, that is in the fence between the grounds previously cleared and the tract that he is engaging to clear. The association is to furnish the grass seed,
It is also arranged with W.F. Eddy that he makes certain necessary improvements to the street west of the enclosed Cemetery grounds. And that he presents reasonable bill for same.
Sept 20, 1902- The work of clearing was examined and found to be well done and satisfactory and ordered paid as in the contract. W.M. Packard was instructed to employ a competent surveyor to attend to the proper laying of the ground.
It was decided to consider the purchase of 2 acres lying directly south of the tracts as it was the only suitable ground adjoining the Cemetery. This land was bought from Mrs. Ruff for the sum of $175.
L.M. Packard loaned the sum of $150 toward the purchase to be paid back in 1 year at 8% interest.
On Feb 7, 1903, the following business was taken care of.
Because M.W. Packard had devoted so much time and labor. Moved that Comrade Packard for the time, labor, and care devoted to the interests of the Cemetery be allowed as a compensation from the association funds. The sum of twenty-five cents for each interment in the Cemetery; and also 5% of the money collected from sale of Cemetery lots these payments to be allowed from January 1st, 1902.
Bids were called for in March 1903 for the clearing of more ground and advertising was done in the Snohomish Tribune and the Everett Herald.
May 1st, 1903— decided to get a well dug to furnish an adequate supply of water and properly supplied with a pump.
On August 1st, 1903, the following resolution was made. That Comrade W.F. Eddy be employed to take care of Cemetery business.
On December 15, 1903, four lots were to be sold to the society of Foresters of America for the sum pf $76. And on February 25, 1904, four lots sold to the Order of Fraternity of Eagles for $76.00.
On March 26, 1904, the above orders proposed furnishing the materials for a sidewalk along the west of the cemetery if the association would do the work. This was accepted.
The price of lots rose from $15 to $20 and $20 to $25. Plans on April 25, 1904, for good wire fence on west side and a building for tools and erection of closets. And in June it was decided to put up good and secure hitching rails.
A woven wire fence was ordered from Winchester, Indiana for the west side and 6 double gates and 1 single gate to cost at factory $56.40. The building and closets cost approx. $80 and were ordered paid. The freight charges on the fence were $17.65 and this was paid.
Association purchased the Ruff place for more ground at a price of $2500. And on May 27, 1905, the Post instructed Comrade Eddy to procure halyard for the flag at the Cemetery. The thought was expressed that a condemned government Cannon be placed near the flag staff if one could be procured. Commander Towne was chairman of committee to confer with War Department on this.
On July 22, 1905— W.F. Eddy resigned as trustee and Comrade J.H. Russell was elected to the position. He was later elected president of the board.
The Ruff placed contained about 6 1/2 acres and a bearing orchard.
On April 28, 1906, Comrade Packard resigned because of failing health and was given a vote of thanks for service as trustee and as Post quartermaster. Comrade B.R. Baker was elected, later he was made treasurer of the cemetery board.
In April 1907 the Ruff house on Cemetery property was rented to H. Morse for $10 a month for a lease of one year. Mr. Morse died in May and Charles Hoheisel rented the house.
The trustees purchased a strip of land from J. Holland for a road on the east side of the Cemetery. The well was inadequate, and plans were made to correct this. Comrade Eddy was replaced by Comrade Nelson Dubuque in an indefinite arrangement for the position of sexton of the GAR Cemetery.
Comrades of the Post, Peasa Hussey, and Newman were appointed to amend the bylaws whereby under a new system 1-2- and 3-year trustees would be in office. The board would appoint a sexton for the Cemetery.
A windmill was put up at a cost of $91.00 to provide water. Contributions to this were $65. so, the Cemetery Association paid $26.15. The price of lots was raised Feb. 27, 1909, to $25 and $35.
Plans were made on Feb. 25, 1911, to burn the mortgage and present D.F. Sexton and B.R. Baker a lot in the Cemetery for their faithful service,
On June 2, 1911, the well was totally inadequate, and it was decided to ask the city of Snohomish for water at the council meeting on Tuesday June 20. The city granted permission to use the water for the GAR Cemetery.
Comrade Baker decided to move to Oregon and Comrade L.C. Ruble was elected to take his place on the board. 1-inch galvanized pipe at 7 cents a foot was bought from Phillips and Stonehouse for the estimated 5000 feet from 3rd and I street to the city water main.
Wm. Hampton living at W.F. Eddy place was granted permission to attach a 3/4-inch pipe for water to use for himself. He paid $100 for this privilege and his water bill would be paid by the GAR Association and the Association installed the meter.
B.R. Baker was presented with $20 in place of a lot as discussed earlier.
The Eagles wanted lots and they bought a block of lots. 32 at $27 per lot or $864.
Jan 12, 1912-Nels Dubuque was sexton but on March 19th he resigned because of disabilities from a paralytic stroke.
March 1, 1913- The dwelling was rented to Mr. Cushman.
On May 24th , Comrade Ruble reported there were 19 comrades whose graves were not properly marked. Nine of these were from John Buford Post in Everett. Some of these procured a government headstone after the service record was straightened out.
It was discussed that a permanent memorial shaft be erected in the memory of Civil War dead from 1861 to 1865 to be the property of the GAR Post. A Seattle works quoted a price for a 28-foot stone at $32000.00 then Mr. Sullivan of Everett met with the post and offered a better deal. The stone was to be shipped in parts from Vermont. The Cemetery association was to prepare the base which would cost $132.69, and WM. Henry did the hauling. Sept 1913. The representative of the Northwestern Mausoleum Co negotiated for a place to build a Mausoleum at 3 cents a square foot and this was done.
On April 29,1914 the board met with Mr. Sullivan and decided to pay $500 to the monument. It was raised on the foundation at a cost of $200. Mr. Sullivan helped take down the windmill and water tank. A new flagpole from Charles E King was 50 ft. and cost $5.50 Loans made and deposits already made totaled $3000 to Mr. Sullivan for the price of the monument. Paid on May 20 and on May 30th, 1914, the monument was dedicated with several thousand people in attendance.
Program: singing by the community children, music by the Garden City Band, Invocation by the Rev, D.S. Kerr, Memorial Address by Colonel Gasston of Tacoma, Dedication Address by Governor Lister, decoration of Comrades graves by the school children, the Ritual Dedication Service by O.P. Morton Post Commander of GAR—Lew Paramor, A very appropriate recitation by Past Commander H.G. Gast and Benediction by the Rev. Van Zante.
The day was beautifully fair and the order and attention good.
E. Colburn was engaged to make a map of the cemetery on March 6, 1915, which he did.
Comrade Ruble passed away Jan. 2,1916 and he was missed because he had been trustee, treasurer, and manager of the Cemetery with faithful service. He was also Post Commander. Comrade Paramore was elected to serve out Comrade Ruble’s term.
The ladies of the Auxiliary helped pay for the monument,
Mr. Shrewsberry began his work as sexton in 1917.
Telephone service for the Cemetery board members was paid for beginning March 1918.
Comrade Paramore resigned, and Comrade Fay took his place.
The west sideboard fence was replaced by a much better appearing woven wire fence, On Nov. 22, 1918, all debts were paid. A discussion took place about the management of the Cemetery in the future. The matter of headstones for veterans’ graves was ordered to be investigated more thoroughly.
A joint meeting with the ladies Auxiliary was held on Jan 24, 1919, to burn all notes and all sang, “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”
Comrade Hall was trustee Feb. 22, 1919.
At a meeting it was brought up that the correct name was the O.P. Morton Post no. 10 rather than Morton Post and that the post should be spoken of by the proper name. It was also decided that the Cemetery shall ever be known as the GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC CEMETARY, and this was made up in a resolution.
A meeting was advertised of the board with the Cemetery lot owners to consider a change and the lot owners to manage the Cemetery. About 50 people came, later there was some disapproval of this plan and it was thought that a lodge or organization would be a better plan. A second meeting was held with a very poor attendance and lack of interest. So, it was decided to entrust the Cemetery to the Earl Winehart Post no. 96 when finally, the O.P. Morton Post must relinquish the responsibility in the future. This was in January 1920 at the IOOF Hall.
The American Legion representatives at a board meeting were Dr. Durrant, H.B. Robertson, and Clyde Noel.
Another tract of land was purchased from Mrs. Hollander for the sum of $300 on Jan. 8,1920.
Mr. Shrewsberry was presented with 2 lots in appreciation of work done for the Cemetery. Charles King moved the house on the property to another location. Mr. Sullivan owned the marble works and it was decided to ask him to move this close to the gulch to be not so unsightly as it was, so he exchanged lots.
There was a delay in moving the aforementioned dwelling house at this time. The tool house was moved also. Sam Terry had occupied the house for 3 years and then Mr. Shrewsberry’s daughter, Mrs. White, lived in it. Rent for $7 a month and Free water and use of the unplotted ground. The water was also rented to several other parties in the area.
John Hollander was building and tapped the pipeline at a cost of $20 to be paid to the Association and he put in his meter. But the future of the Cemetery on Feb. 26,1921 was still a problem.
On August 28th, 1920, the following resolution was offered and carried without a dissenting vote.
Whereas: Earl Winehart Post no. 96 of the American Legion has extended an invitation to the membership of O.P. Morton Post- which also implies the membership of the GAR Cemetery Association to meet with that Post—be it:
Resolved: that a committee be appointed to meet with said Earl Winehart Post to jointly confer with them on the proposition of the membership of Earl Winehart Post 96 of American Legion becoming associated with O.P. Morton Post No. 10-GAR membership as members of the GAR Cemetery Association.
O. Blake and D.F. Sexton were appointed, and all comrades were requested to attend the meeting. On Sept.9,1920 the following named comrades of O.P. Morton Post No. 10 met with a cordial welcome at the American Legion meeting, namely, O. Blake, A. Catlin Leo Paramore, D.F. Sexton, B. Hall, and G.W. Manley. It was settled that the Legion appoint a committee to work with the GAR board and meet with them at 2 PM on Sept. 25th. The committee was Dr. Durrant, H.B. Robertson, and Clyde Noel. The American Legion boys were reluctant to take any action unless thoroughly in accord with O.P. Morton Post.
It was decided that in order to have the American Legion on the board it would be necessary for them to be elected by their post as Advisory Trustees on the GAR Cemetery Board.
The articles and by-laws that had formerly been prepared for the stockholder’s idea were then carefully revised to fit the occasion and they were then to be approved by the Legion Post and also by the O.P. Morton membership. All this to be done in the best interests of the GAR Cemetery.
On October 23, 1920 - A committee minority report by J.H. Plaskett. The Board of control consists of 3 trustees-two of which are to be named by O.P. Morton Post No. 10 and one by Earl Winehart Post No. 96— a treasurer member of E.W. Post. Duties of the treasurer to collect all money due or to become due the Cemetery association. Pay all debts and bills and keep an account of all money received and disbursed, have charge of all books and papers, bonds, and other collaterals owned by said Cemetery Association. And at the first of each month make a statement to the board of trustees, receipts and disbursements for the month preceding and file with the Commander of each Post a copy of the same.
He should receive for his service a % of all moneys collected and if required given a bonus for faithful performance of his duties.
Trustees meet with the treasurer on the first of each month and audit and direct disposition of money on hand and generally supervise and direct all matters pertaining to the Cemetery Association.
Upon this Minority— repeat— no action was taken,
Later date the Earl Winehart Post approved the by-laws.
As there was dissatisfaction with the advancing price of the lots it was decided to go back to lower rates and so anyone who had paid the higher price was reimbursed. The Earl Winehart Post elected 2 advisory trustees, H. Robertson, and Earl Mallett.
Attorney Cline was consulted and as a result it was decided to be legal to clothe the advisory trustees with full power as trustees of the GAR Cemetery Association and the word (advisory) was stricken from the by-laws. Also, Attorney Cline expressed the opinion that as the board was formed for charitable purposes it would be allowed to increase the number of trustees as proposed.
War was declared by the board on the wild mustard and bull thistles to eradicate the nuisance. Ditches were made for water runoff and tile was laid for the drainage. It was 4 inches.
Mr. McClallum and the board agreed to replace that portion of the fence on a half and half basis. During 1920 about 300 feet of water pipe was put in. It was proposed at this time that the dwelling on the property be used by Mr. Shrewsberry to make it more convenient for his work at the Cemetery.
In 1921: In conclusion, may I say that the Comrades of the O.P. Morton Post No. 10, were, and are, unanimous in the thought that we were making no mistake in trusting the GAR Cemetery, to which we have given so much anxious thought, time, and labor, to the care and management of the Earl Winehart Post No. 96 of the American Legion.
That we have a confident feeling that when we shall have served our day and been gathered to our final home that the care and interests of the GAR Cemetery will be zealously and intelligently guarded looked after by our worthy successors and comrades of the American Legion.
Respectfully submitted to consideration the Cemetery Association at regular Post meeting February 26, 1921.
By motion by Comrade Paramore the report was approved and ordered placed on record.
D.F. Sexton
Secretary of GAR Cemetery Association
On Wednesday, April 20, 1921, it was unanimously agreed that the Secretary compensation would be 8% of moneys collected. The Bond of the Sec. and Treas. be fixed at $500, and cost being paid by the Association. President, J. H. Russell, Secretary, O. Blake, Treas. L.S. Gilbertson, Sup. And Sexton, Mr. Shrewsberry. Other appointments to Comrades Blake, Robertson, and Durrant. Also, the Sexton to review by-laws.
The quorum was set at 10 to transact business. Comrades Cullen and Miller were on Finance and Account Committee. Comrades Mallett and Manley on the Grounds Committee. Comrade Russell resigned as president and Comrade Sexton was elected to take his place.
On August 7th, Comrade Paramore answered the summons of the Grim Reaper and passed to his reward after a brief illness. Leaving another vacancy in the thinning ranks of the GAR and on the board of trustees of this Association. At a meeting held in the Commercial Club Room Comrade J.H. Miller was elected to take his place.
Later Comrade Mallett resigned, and Comrade Russell was appointed to take his place.
The ladies of the city of Snohomish were asked to give helpful suggestions for beautifying the Cemetery with shrubs etc.
An attempt was made by a committee to make an accurate record of plots and burials in the GAR Cemetery. Note: Miss Alma Gilbertson mentions the work done by her brother, L.S. Gilbertson, in mapping and recording while he was on this committee.
It was suggested by Comrade Cullen of the American Legion that two cannons could be procured for the Cemetery on the application of the GAR without cost other than freight.
Comrades Robertson, Miller and Shatswell were appointed on committee to print bylaws.
A Seal was purchased and presented by Comrade Robertson on May 3, 1922, and 100 copies of the by-laws cost $25.
Mr. Peterson moved away,
It was decided that the proceedings of the board would be published in the newspaper.
On Jan 17, 1923, the dwelling was moved and repaired. Claude B. ShatsweII resigned, and H.O. Ness took his place. P.L. Shrewsberry passed away and Walter Shrewsberry was chosen as Superintendent and Sexton in his place. Hohiesel and Hodgins were on the board and Walter Canfield was appointed to the board. On Feb. 18th an informal meeting was held at the barber shop of H.O. Ness.
On Feb. 18,1924 an agreement entered with Elijah Jones for lease of the land for the Cemetery known as the Hollander land. Mr. Hobeck had the job of mowing the grass in 1924. The Add Club attention was called on the rough condition of 2nd street and the County Commissioners were notified.
The question of Sunday burials was brought up and the undertakers were to give such notice before noon Sat. and provide a rough box. The Add Club was reported to be working on the street.
April 11,1925- Mr. Jerry Boggs applied for the pasture land and he paid $60 for the season by check. For $10 the portion of the UP Railway to be used as a driveway was leased.
The headstones of Comrades Seely and Paramore arrived, and the Association paid for the setting of Comrade Paramore as he had no relatives here. It was moved by Comrade Shattswell that a cement block containing the name of the deceased be placed except when the friends assure the superintendent that they will erect a monument. And the cement blocks shall be paid for by the friends or the Association will be responsible for the cost of the blocks.
Mr. VanderWall rented the house in June 1926.
Paul Hodge and R.R. Love were on the board.
Mr. H.F. Landis were connected to the water and Mr. C. Conard rented the house at $18 a month.
Comrade J.H. Miller and Roland R. Love died, and Walter Canfield and O. Blake filled their places. On April 20, 1927, Paul Hodge and Kern Stockton were trustees. And Mr. Clark hooked up to the Cemetery water.
The American Legion was granted permission for grave markers on World War veterans graves.
April 20, 1927, Comrade Kern Stockton was appointed trustee by the American Legion. Comrade Sexton was president 1927. Mr. E.C. Stevens an expert on the laying of pipe was supervisor for the installation of 3 inch wooden main from the west city limits at fifth street to the Cemetery approx. 2450 ft. and an easement was procured from Mr. Redpath on his property to cost $20. In October 1927, the rope on the flagpole was broken and the pole was unsafe. So, a committee was authorized to procure a new pole and have it properly set.
April 18, 1928, the trustee meeting in City Hall with D.F. Sexton presiding. O. Blake, secretary and G.W. Manley, Walter Canfield, Chas. Hohiesol, D. Ford, C.W. Shatswell, J.W. Spada, J.C. Larsen decided to strengthen the old flagpole. Bids were called on a new fence on the west line and F.H. Hoback had the lowest bid.
Orin Hodgins and A. Pero were on the finance committee. It was decided to remove the maple trees and build a fence. Leo Keihn asked to rent the land known as the Hollander field.
The mausoleum was in poor condition and had been neglected by the owners. The inside was unsanitary appearance and the Cemetery Association complained to the owners to correct this as people were complaining.
April 17, 1929, Gilbert Schmeltzer, and Walter Canfield were the grounds committee. After serving for 7 years 0. Blake was given a rising vote of thanks and Steve Gilbertson was elected to take his place. Orin Hodgins was the new treasurer.
May 14, 1929. Association members were D.F. Sexton, C.E. Hoheisel, W.P. Moehring, Kern Stockton, Irving McCready, Orin Hodgins, Ralph Tronsrud, Walter Canfield, Harry Fraser, Chas. Larson, Herb Ness, and Oscar Carlson.
The annual meeting of the Cemetery Association was changed to the fourth Tuesday in April each year at 7PM. Quarterly meet on 2nd Tuesday in April, July, Oct., and Jan.
On Feb.11,1930 mention is made about the future care of the mausoleum by the Cemetery Association.
May 20, 1930, McLean Snyder and B.J. Dahl were appointed as finance committee.
Due to feeble health G.W. Manley of the GAR tendered his resignation and Commander Draper appointed Ralph Tronsrud to act in his place.
Cattle were reported running loose and damaging Cemetery property.
On Jan. 27, 1931, the trustees accepted the cannon on the library grounds and planned to set it up near the monument. In 1931 there were 128 GAR and Spanish American graves and 26 American Legion veteran graves. The FOE was given approval to improve their plots. That year it was decided to furnish flags for graves of GAR veterans on Memorial Day. It was discussed putting Comrade Sexton on a regular salary basis.
Nov. 21, 1931, a special meeting was held with Chas Hoheisel as acting president and as the bonding was excessive the bylaws were changed to combine the secretary and treasurer and to create the office of auditor. An election was held in accordance with the new bylaws and Steve Gilbertson was elected Secretary Treasurer and Orin Hodgins was Auditor.
In January 11, President Sexton asked Walter Canfield to act as pres. Pro-tem. On April 11,1932 Pres. Sexton asked to be relieved of his duties as pres. and be a trustee instead.
May 11, H.0. Ness. was acting pres. and Walter Canfield was elected chairman of the meeting.
After the election Chairman Canfield was discharged with thanks and newly elected President Herb Ness took his office.
It was decided to purchase the McCollum property for the price of $2500.
May 24, 1932, a small tract of 1/3 acre was bought from Mrs. Grace Stevens. Wooden boxes were outmoded, and cement boxes were required and Purdy and Sons and A.C. Whyte were duly notified.
On Nov 14, 1933, a meeting of trustees and E. Purdy and A.C. Whyte undertakers, Neil Cochran and Stanley Roth representing the Eagles and W. Shrewsberry, Sexton of GAR Cemetery at which meet problems of mutual interest were discussed.
May 15, 1934, officers. were Pres. H.0. Ness, Auditor, Arthur Preston, Sec. Treas. L.S. GiIbertson.
On June 16, 1936, there is mention of a lease of Evergreen Cemetery grounds within the GAR Cemetery grounds.
Nov. 03, 1936, communication from the NPRR Co regarding sale to the GAR Cemetery Association of a strip of land 60 feet wide bordering the north boundary to be purchased by the Secretary.
On May 11, 1937, a special meeting was called to order by Commander R.L. Burke who presided in place of Pres. Ness.
J. Draper presented a resignation as auditor of the Assn. and was appointed by Commander Burke to fill the unexpired term of Comrade D.F. Sexton, the last member of the board of trustees from the O.P. Morton Post No. 10 to pass on.
Kern Stockton was appointed auditor. The undesirability of the use of bronze plates on grave markers was discussed. On motion, it was ordered to adopt the following rule. “No marker or monument other than of marble or granite be allowed to be set up in the Cemetery after this date.”
Roll call on June 15, 1937: Ness, Draper, Schmeltzer, Canfield, Hohiesel, Shrewsberry, Moser.
A misunderstanding that included John Moser of the VFW and the Sexton, Walter Shrewsberry, in a discussion of grass growing on the veterans’ graves because of lack of funds ended by a form letter being sent to delinquent lot upkeep accounts.
On May 9, 1939, it was decided that J Draper find out if the CCC could furnish help to improve the Cemetery before Memorial Day.
March 26, 1940, the meeting was called to order by Walter Canfield as appointed chairman. Funds were taken from the Mausoleum Fund and Perpetual lot upkeep fund and with balance necessary for the purchase of $3000 worth of US Treasury Bonds to be issued in denomination of $7.50 each.
May 28,1940 P.S. Note: The purpose of above action was to obtain an income of 2.9% interest instead of 1 ½ % paid on bank savings accounts. Bonds were issued in the name of the “GAR Cemetery Association, an incorporation.” and are in the custody of the Sec. Treas.
May 14,1940, Ness, Canfield, Edge, McCormick, and Gilbertson present. All unpaid lots were to be mowed with a scythe before Memorial Day only.
Sept. 10, 1940, a mower was purchased for $417.69.
Feb. 4, 1941, bids were called for removal of old buildings and clearing of land. Bolyard and McAlister were requested to meet with the trustees on this matter.
May 23, 1946, committee present: Dr. H.E. Odegaard, C.M. Cleary, Walt Sinton, N.T. Keaton, and William Minard. Dr. Odegaard, pres. and N.T. Keaton was Sec. Treas. WM. Minard on grounds committee note: this item belongs above. On May 23, 1944, the committee was Pres. Ness, Lynde, McCormick, Canfield, Gilbertson, Sinton L. Wolfe, and C.H. Hoback.
Sept 25,1946, Dr. Odegaard president, newly appointed Sexton was Val Zalewski, and it was decided to buy a jeep at the cost of $695.00 and the sexton asked permission to deal with a Mt. Vernon concern for Cemetery supplies and this was approved by the committee.
Meeting adjourned,
Mary Walton, Secretary Treasurer
Morton Post No. 10 was organized and mustered on January 24, 1884, in Snohomish.
On March 21, 1903, it was decided to advance the price of lots from 10 to 15 dollars for veterans and from 15 to 20 dollars for others. The Cemetery funds were ordered deposited in the First National Bank of Snohomish.
From a notarized statement – “On the 1st day of September 1898 appeared before notary D.F. Sexton, Fernando Turner, and M.W. Packard as trustees for incorporation of GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.”
Copied from articles— “That the term for which said association is to exist is fifty years from and after its incorporation.”
Amendment to bylaws March 26, 1904- That there shall be a committee of three appointed known as the GAR Cemetery Assn. Auditing Committee whose duty it shall be to audit the finances of the Cemetery Association and report its findings to the Post every 3 months and said committee be appointed from year to year at the next regular meeting following the election of Trustees.
February 25,1899 at regular meeting elected Berton Smith, F. Turner, and M.W. Packard as trustees.
A Resolution on February 25th, 1899, reads:
Whereas: certain comrades, members of this Post seriously object to being considered members of the Cemetery association, therefore, be it.
Resolved: That Article 1 of the bylaws of said association be amended so as to read: “all persons, members in good standing, of O.P. Morton Post No 10, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Washington and Alaska, except H.J. Andrus and E.D. Hewitt shall be considered members of the Association."
Then, on February 3, 1900, the following business was transacted. I.B. Hewitt, F. Turner, and M.W. Packard were elected to manage the affairs for the ensuing year.
Annual election February 2, 1901. President, B.F Doyle, Sec F. Turner and Treasurer, M.W. Packard.
Feb 1, 1902, President, W. Eddy, F. Turner, and M.W. Packard.
In 1902 Fernando Turner resigned and D.F. Sexton was elected to fill the vacancy.
On March 5, 1902 it was decided to clear one more acre and $ 210 was decided for clearing the land as quote, “The ground to be well cleared of stumps logs and roots: to be well plowed and leveled: and seeded to grass: Also to be enclosed in a good substantial five board fence: The said W. F. Eddy to furnish all the materials for the fence excepting that he is permitted to use so much of the material as may be suitable, that is in the fence between the grounds previously cleared and the tract that he is engaging to clear. The association is to furnish the grass seed,
It is also arranged with W.F. Eddy that he makes certain necessary improvements to the street west of the enclosed Cemetery grounds. And that he presents reasonable bill for same.
Sept 20, 1902- The work of clearing was examined and found to be well done and satisfactory and ordered paid as in the contract. W.M. Packard was instructed to employ a competent surveyor to attend to the proper laying of the ground.
It was decided to consider the purchase of 2 acres lying directly south of the tracts as it was the only suitable ground adjoining the Cemetery. This land was bought from Mrs. Ruff for the sum of $175.
L.M. Packard loaned the sum of $150 toward the purchase to be paid back in 1 year at 8% interest.
On Feb 7, 1903, the following business was taken care of.
Because M.W. Packard had devoted so much time and labor. Moved that Comrade Packard for the time, labor, and care devoted to the interests of the Cemetery be allowed as a compensation from the association funds. The sum of twenty-five cents for each interment in the Cemetery; and also 5% of the money collected from sale of Cemetery lots these payments to be allowed from January 1st, 1902.
Bids were called for in March 1903 for the clearing of more ground and advertising was done in the Snohomish Tribune and the Everett Herald.
May 1st, 1903— decided to get a well dug to furnish an adequate supply of water and properly supplied with a pump.
On August 1st, 1903, the following resolution was made. That Comrade W.F. Eddy be employed to take care of Cemetery business.
On December 15, 1903, four lots were to be sold to the society of Foresters of America for the sum pf $76. And on February 25, 1904, four lots sold to the Order of Fraternity of Eagles for $76.00.
On March 26, 1904, the above orders proposed furnishing the materials for a sidewalk along the west of the cemetery if the association would do the work. This was accepted.
The price of lots rose from $15 to $20 and $20 to $25. Plans on April 25, 1904, for good wire fence on west side and a building for tools and erection of closets. And in June it was decided to put up good and secure hitching rails.
A woven wire fence was ordered from Winchester, Indiana for the west side and 6 double gates and 1 single gate to cost at factory $56.40. The building and closets cost approx. $80 and were ordered paid. The freight charges on the fence were $17.65 and this was paid.
Association purchased the Ruff place for more ground at a price of $2500. And on May 27, 1905, the Post instructed Comrade Eddy to procure halyard for the flag at the Cemetery. The thought was expressed that a condemned government Cannon be placed near the flag staff if one could be procured. Commander Towne was chairman of committee to confer with War Department on this.
On July 22, 1905— W.F. Eddy resigned as trustee and Comrade J.H. Russell was elected to the position. He was later elected president of the board.
The Ruff placed contained about 6 1/2 acres and a bearing orchard.
On April 28, 1906, Comrade Packard resigned because of failing health and was given a vote of thanks for service as trustee and as Post quartermaster. Comrade B.R. Baker was elected, later he was made treasurer of the cemetery board.
In April 1907 the Ruff house on Cemetery property was rented to H. Morse for $10 a month for a lease of one year. Mr. Morse died in May and Charles Hoheisel rented the house.
The trustees purchased a strip of land from J. Holland for a road on the east side of the Cemetery. The well was inadequate, and plans were made to correct this. Comrade Eddy was replaced by Comrade Nelson Dubuque in an indefinite arrangement for the position of sexton of the GAR Cemetery.
Comrades of the Post, Peasa Hussey, and Newman were appointed to amend the bylaws whereby under a new system 1-2- and 3-year trustees would be in office. The board would appoint a sexton for the Cemetery.
A windmill was put up at a cost of $91.00 to provide water. Contributions to this were $65. so, the Cemetery Association paid $26.15. The price of lots was raised Feb. 27, 1909, to $25 and $35.
Plans were made on Feb. 25, 1911, to burn the mortgage and present D.F. Sexton and B.R. Baker a lot in the Cemetery for their faithful service,
On June 2, 1911, the well was totally inadequate, and it was decided to ask the city of Snohomish for water at the council meeting on Tuesday June 20. The city granted permission to use the water for the GAR Cemetery.
Comrade Baker decided to move to Oregon and Comrade L.C. Ruble was elected to take his place on the board. 1-inch galvanized pipe at 7 cents a foot was bought from Phillips and Stonehouse for the estimated 5000 feet from 3rd and I street to the city water main.
Wm. Hampton living at W.F. Eddy place was granted permission to attach a 3/4-inch pipe for water to use for himself. He paid $100 for this privilege and his water bill would be paid by the GAR Association and the Association installed the meter.
B.R. Baker was presented with $20 in place of a lot as discussed earlier.
The Eagles wanted lots and they bought a block of lots. 32 at $27 per lot or $864.
Jan 12, 1912-Nels Dubuque was sexton but on March 19th he resigned because of disabilities from a paralytic stroke.
March 1, 1913- The dwelling was rented to Mr. Cushman.
On May 24th , Comrade Ruble reported there were 19 comrades whose graves were not properly marked. Nine of these were from John Buford Post in Everett. Some of these procured a government headstone after the service record was straightened out.
It was discussed that a permanent memorial shaft be erected in the memory of Civil War dead from 1861 to 1865 to be the property of the GAR Post. A Seattle works quoted a price for a 28-foot stone at $32000.00 then Mr. Sullivan of Everett met with the post and offered a better deal. The stone was to be shipped in parts from Vermont. The Cemetery association was to prepare the base which would cost $132.69, and WM. Henry did the hauling. Sept 1913. The representative of the Northwestern Mausoleum Co negotiated for a place to build a Mausoleum at 3 cents a square foot and this was done.
On April 29,1914 the board met with Mr. Sullivan and decided to pay $500 to the monument. It was raised on the foundation at a cost of $200. Mr. Sullivan helped take down the windmill and water tank. A new flagpole from Charles E King was 50 ft. and cost $5.50 Loans made and deposits already made totaled $3000 to Mr. Sullivan for the price of the monument. Paid on May 20 and on May 30th, 1914, the monument was dedicated with several thousand people in attendance.
Program: singing by the community children, music by the Garden City Band, Invocation by the Rev, D.S. Kerr, Memorial Address by Colonel Gasston of Tacoma, Dedication Address by Governor Lister, decoration of Comrades graves by the school children, the Ritual Dedication Service by O.P. Morton Post Commander of GAR—Lew Paramor, A very appropriate recitation by Past Commander H.G. Gast and Benediction by the Rev. Van Zante.
The day was beautifully fair and the order and attention good.
E. Colburn was engaged to make a map of the cemetery on March 6, 1915, which he did.
Comrade Ruble passed away Jan. 2,1916 and he was missed because he had been trustee, treasurer, and manager of the Cemetery with faithful service. He was also Post Commander. Comrade Paramore was elected to serve out Comrade Ruble’s term.
The ladies of the Auxiliary helped pay for the monument,
Mr. Shrewsberry began his work as sexton in 1917.
Telephone service for the Cemetery board members was paid for beginning March 1918.
Comrade Paramore resigned, and Comrade Fay took his place.
The west sideboard fence was replaced by a much better appearing woven wire fence, On Nov. 22, 1918, all debts were paid. A discussion took place about the management of the Cemetery in the future. The matter of headstones for veterans’ graves was ordered to be investigated more thoroughly.
A joint meeting with the ladies Auxiliary was held on Jan 24, 1919, to burn all notes and all sang, “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.”
Comrade Hall was trustee Feb. 22, 1919.
At a meeting it was brought up that the correct name was the O.P. Morton Post no. 10 rather than Morton Post and that the post should be spoken of by the proper name. It was also decided that the Cemetery shall ever be known as the GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC CEMETARY, and this was made up in a resolution.
A meeting was advertised of the board with the Cemetery lot owners to consider a change and the lot owners to manage the Cemetery. About 50 people came, later there was some disapproval of this plan and it was thought that a lodge or organization would be a better plan. A second meeting was held with a very poor attendance and lack of interest. So, it was decided to entrust the Cemetery to the Earl Winehart Post no. 96 when finally, the O.P. Morton Post must relinquish the responsibility in the future. This was in January 1920 at the IOOF Hall.
The American Legion representatives at a board meeting were Dr. Durrant, H.B. Robertson, and Clyde Noel.
Another tract of land was purchased from Mrs. Hollander for the sum of $300 on Jan. 8,1920.
Mr. Shrewsberry was presented with 2 lots in appreciation of work done for the Cemetery. Charles King moved the house on the property to another location. Mr. Sullivan owned the marble works and it was decided to ask him to move this close to the gulch to be not so unsightly as it was, so he exchanged lots.
There was a delay in moving the aforementioned dwelling house at this time. The tool house was moved also. Sam Terry had occupied the house for 3 years and then Mr. Shrewsberry’s daughter, Mrs. White, lived in it. Rent for $7 a month and Free water and use of the unplotted ground. The water was also rented to several other parties in the area.
John Hollander was building and tapped the pipeline at a cost of $20 to be paid to the Association and he put in his meter. But the future of the Cemetery on Feb. 26,1921 was still a problem.
On August 28th, 1920, the following resolution was offered and carried without a dissenting vote.
Whereas: Earl Winehart Post no. 96 of the American Legion has extended an invitation to the membership of O.P. Morton Post- which also implies the membership of the GAR Cemetery Association to meet with that Post—be it:
Resolved: that a committee be appointed to meet with said Earl Winehart Post to jointly confer with them on the proposition of the membership of Earl Winehart Post 96 of American Legion becoming associated with O.P. Morton Post No. 10-GAR membership as members of the GAR Cemetery Association.
O. Blake and D.F. Sexton were appointed, and all comrades were requested to attend the meeting. On Sept.9,1920 the following named comrades of O.P. Morton Post No. 10 met with a cordial welcome at the American Legion meeting, namely, O. Blake, A. Catlin Leo Paramore, D.F. Sexton, B. Hall, and G.W. Manley. It was settled that the Legion appoint a committee to work with the GAR board and meet with them at 2 PM on Sept. 25th. The committee was Dr. Durrant, H.B. Robertson, and Clyde Noel. The American Legion boys were reluctant to take any action unless thoroughly in accord with O.P. Morton Post.
It was decided that in order to have the American Legion on the board it would be necessary for them to be elected by their post as Advisory Trustees on the GAR Cemetery Board.
The articles and by-laws that had formerly been prepared for the stockholder’s idea were then carefully revised to fit the occasion and they were then to be approved by the Legion Post and also by the O.P. Morton membership. All this to be done in the best interests of the GAR Cemetery.
On October 23, 1920 - A committee minority report by J.H. Plaskett. The Board of control consists of 3 trustees-two of which are to be named by O.P. Morton Post No. 10 and one by Earl Winehart Post No. 96— a treasurer member of E.W. Post. Duties of the treasurer to collect all money due or to become due the Cemetery association. Pay all debts and bills and keep an account of all money received and disbursed, have charge of all books and papers, bonds, and other collaterals owned by said Cemetery Association. And at the first of each month make a statement to the board of trustees, receipts and disbursements for the month preceding and file with the Commander of each Post a copy of the same.
He should receive for his service a % of all moneys collected and if required given a bonus for faithful performance of his duties.
Trustees meet with the treasurer on the first of each month and audit and direct disposition of money on hand and generally supervise and direct all matters pertaining to the Cemetery Association.
Upon this Minority— repeat— no action was taken,
Later date the Earl Winehart Post approved the by-laws.
As there was dissatisfaction with the advancing price of the lots it was decided to go back to lower rates and so anyone who had paid the higher price was reimbursed. The Earl Winehart Post elected 2 advisory trustees, H. Robertson, and Earl Mallett.
Attorney Cline was consulted and as a result it was decided to be legal to clothe the advisory trustees with full power as trustees of the GAR Cemetery Association and the word (advisory) was stricken from the by-laws. Also, Attorney Cline expressed the opinion that as the board was formed for charitable purposes it would be allowed to increase the number of trustees as proposed.
War was declared by the board on the wild mustard and bull thistles to eradicate the nuisance. Ditches were made for water runoff and tile was laid for the drainage. It was 4 inches.
Mr. McClallum and the board agreed to replace that portion of the fence on a half and half basis. During 1920 about 300 feet of water pipe was put in. It was proposed at this time that the dwelling on the property be used by Mr. Shrewsberry to make it more convenient for his work at the Cemetery.
In 1921: In conclusion, may I say that the Comrades of the O.P. Morton Post No. 10, were, and are, unanimous in the thought that we were making no mistake in trusting the GAR Cemetery, to which we have given so much anxious thought, time, and labor, to the care and management of the Earl Winehart Post No. 96 of the American Legion.
That we have a confident feeling that when we shall have served our day and been gathered to our final home that the care and interests of the GAR Cemetery will be zealously and intelligently guarded looked after by our worthy successors and comrades of the American Legion.
Respectfully submitted to consideration the Cemetery Association at regular Post meeting February 26, 1921.
By motion by Comrade Paramore the report was approved and ordered placed on record.
D.F. Sexton
Secretary of GAR Cemetery Association
On Wednesday, April 20, 1921, it was unanimously agreed that the Secretary compensation would be 8% of moneys collected. The Bond of the Sec. and Treas. be fixed at $500, and cost being paid by the Association. President, J. H. Russell, Secretary, O. Blake, Treas. L.S. Gilbertson, Sup. And Sexton, Mr. Shrewsberry. Other appointments to Comrades Blake, Robertson, and Durrant. Also, the Sexton to review by-laws.
The quorum was set at 10 to transact business. Comrades Cullen and Miller were on Finance and Account Committee. Comrades Mallett and Manley on the Grounds Committee. Comrade Russell resigned as president and Comrade Sexton was elected to take his place.
On August 7th, Comrade Paramore answered the summons of the Grim Reaper and passed to his reward after a brief illness. Leaving another vacancy in the thinning ranks of the GAR and on the board of trustees of this Association. At a meeting held in the Commercial Club Room Comrade J.H. Miller was elected to take his place.
Later Comrade Mallett resigned, and Comrade Russell was appointed to take his place.
The ladies of the city of Snohomish were asked to give helpful suggestions for beautifying the Cemetery with shrubs etc.
An attempt was made by a committee to make an accurate record of plots and burials in the GAR Cemetery. Note: Miss Alma Gilbertson mentions the work done by her brother, L.S. Gilbertson, in mapping and recording while he was on this committee.
It was suggested by Comrade Cullen of the American Legion that two cannons could be procured for the Cemetery on the application of the GAR without cost other than freight.
Comrades Robertson, Miller and Shatswell were appointed on committee to print bylaws.
A Seal was purchased and presented by Comrade Robertson on May 3, 1922, and 100 copies of the by-laws cost $25.
Mr. Peterson moved away,
It was decided that the proceedings of the board would be published in the newspaper.
On Jan 17, 1923, the dwelling was moved and repaired. Claude B. ShatsweII resigned, and H.O. Ness took his place. P.L. Shrewsberry passed away and Walter Shrewsberry was chosen as Superintendent and Sexton in his place. Hohiesel and Hodgins were on the board and Walter Canfield was appointed to the board. On Feb. 18th an informal meeting was held at the barber shop of H.O. Ness.
On Feb. 18,1924 an agreement entered with Elijah Jones for lease of the land for the Cemetery known as the Hollander land. Mr. Hobeck had the job of mowing the grass in 1924. The Add Club attention was called on the rough condition of 2nd street and the County Commissioners were notified.
The question of Sunday burials was brought up and the undertakers were to give such notice before noon Sat. and provide a rough box. The Add Club was reported to be working on the street.
April 11,1925- Mr. Jerry Boggs applied for the pasture land and he paid $60 for the season by check. For $10 the portion of the UP Railway to be used as a driveway was leased.
The headstones of Comrades Seely and Paramore arrived, and the Association paid for the setting of Comrade Paramore as he had no relatives here. It was moved by Comrade Shattswell that a cement block containing the name of the deceased be placed except when the friends assure the superintendent that they will erect a monument. And the cement blocks shall be paid for by the friends or the Association will be responsible for the cost of the blocks.
Mr. VanderWall rented the house in June 1926.
Paul Hodge and R.R. Love were on the board.
Mr. H.F. Landis were connected to the water and Mr. C. Conard rented the house at $18 a month.
Comrade J.H. Miller and Roland R. Love died, and Walter Canfield and O. Blake filled their places. On April 20, 1927, Paul Hodge and Kern Stockton were trustees. And Mr. Clark hooked up to the Cemetery water.
The American Legion was granted permission for grave markers on World War veterans graves.
April 20, 1927, Comrade Kern Stockton was appointed trustee by the American Legion. Comrade Sexton was president 1927. Mr. E.C. Stevens an expert on the laying of pipe was supervisor for the installation of 3 inch wooden main from the west city limits at fifth street to the Cemetery approx. 2450 ft. and an easement was procured from Mr. Redpath on his property to cost $20. In October 1927, the rope on the flagpole was broken and the pole was unsafe. So, a committee was authorized to procure a new pole and have it properly set.
April 18, 1928, the trustee meeting in City Hall with D.F. Sexton presiding. O. Blake, secretary and G.W. Manley, Walter Canfield, Chas. Hohiesol, D. Ford, C.W. Shatswell, J.W. Spada, J.C. Larsen decided to strengthen the old flagpole. Bids were called on a new fence on the west line and F.H. Hoback had the lowest bid.
Orin Hodgins and A. Pero were on the finance committee. It was decided to remove the maple trees and build a fence. Leo Keihn asked to rent the land known as the Hollander field.
The mausoleum was in poor condition and had been neglected by the owners. The inside was unsanitary appearance and the Cemetery Association complained to the owners to correct this as people were complaining.
April 17, 1929, Gilbert Schmeltzer, and Walter Canfield were the grounds committee. After serving for 7 years 0. Blake was given a rising vote of thanks and Steve Gilbertson was elected to take his place. Orin Hodgins was the new treasurer.
May 14, 1929. Association members were D.F. Sexton, C.E. Hoheisel, W.P. Moehring, Kern Stockton, Irving McCready, Orin Hodgins, Ralph Tronsrud, Walter Canfield, Harry Fraser, Chas. Larson, Herb Ness, and Oscar Carlson.
The annual meeting of the Cemetery Association was changed to the fourth Tuesday in April each year at 7PM. Quarterly meet on 2nd Tuesday in April, July, Oct., and Jan.
On Feb.11,1930 mention is made about the future care of the mausoleum by the Cemetery Association.
May 20, 1930, McLean Snyder and B.J. Dahl were appointed as finance committee.
Due to feeble health G.W. Manley of the GAR tendered his resignation and Commander Draper appointed Ralph Tronsrud to act in his place.
Cattle were reported running loose and damaging Cemetery property.
On Jan. 27, 1931, the trustees accepted the cannon on the library grounds and planned to set it up near the monument. In 1931 there were 128 GAR and Spanish American graves and 26 American Legion veteran graves. The FOE was given approval to improve their plots. That year it was decided to furnish flags for graves of GAR veterans on Memorial Day. It was discussed putting Comrade Sexton on a regular salary basis.
Nov. 21, 1931, a special meeting was held with Chas Hoheisel as acting president and as the bonding was excessive the bylaws were changed to combine the secretary and treasurer and to create the office of auditor. An election was held in accordance with the new bylaws and Steve Gilbertson was elected Secretary Treasurer and Orin Hodgins was Auditor.
In January 11, President Sexton asked Walter Canfield to act as pres. Pro-tem. On April 11,1932 Pres. Sexton asked to be relieved of his duties as pres. and be a trustee instead.
May 11, H.0. Ness. was acting pres. and Walter Canfield was elected chairman of the meeting.
After the election Chairman Canfield was discharged with thanks and newly elected President Herb Ness took his office.
It was decided to purchase the McCollum property for the price of $2500.
May 24, 1932, a small tract of 1/3 acre was bought from Mrs. Grace Stevens. Wooden boxes were outmoded, and cement boxes were required and Purdy and Sons and A.C. Whyte were duly notified.
On Nov 14, 1933, a meeting of trustees and E. Purdy and A.C. Whyte undertakers, Neil Cochran and Stanley Roth representing the Eagles and W. Shrewsberry, Sexton of GAR Cemetery at which meet problems of mutual interest were discussed.
May 15, 1934, officers. were Pres. H.0. Ness, Auditor, Arthur Preston, Sec. Treas. L.S. GiIbertson.
On June 16, 1936, there is mention of a lease of Evergreen Cemetery grounds within the GAR Cemetery grounds.
Nov. 03, 1936, communication from the NPRR Co regarding sale to the GAR Cemetery Association of a strip of land 60 feet wide bordering the north boundary to be purchased by the Secretary.
On May 11, 1937, a special meeting was called to order by Commander R.L. Burke who presided in place of Pres. Ness.
J. Draper presented a resignation as auditor of the Assn. and was appointed by Commander Burke to fill the unexpired term of Comrade D.F. Sexton, the last member of the board of trustees from the O.P. Morton Post No. 10 to pass on.
Kern Stockton was appointed auditor. The undesirability of the use of bronze plates on grave markers was discussed. On motion, it was ordered to adopt the following rule. “No marker or monument other than of marble or granite be allowed to be set up in the Cemetery after this date.”
Roll call on June 15, 1937: Ness, Draper, Schmeltzer, Canfield, Hohiesel, Shrewsberry, Moser.
A misunderstanding that included John Moser of the VFW and the Sexton, Walter Shrewsberry, in a discussion of grass growing on the veterans’ graves because of lack of funds ended by a form letter being sent to delinquent lot upkeep accounts.
On May 9, 1939, it was decided that J Draper find out if the CCC could furnish help to improve the Cemetery before Memorial Day.
March 26, 1940, the meeting was called to order by Walter Canfield as appointed chairman. Funds were taken from the Mausoleum Fund and Perpetual lot upkeep fund and with balance necessary for the purchase of $3000 worth of US Treasury Bonds to be issued in denomination of $7.50 each.
May 28,1940 P.S. Note: The purpose of above action was to obtain an income of 2.9% interest instead of 1 ½ % paid on bank savings accounts. Bonds were issued in the name of the “GAR Cemetery Association, an incorporation.” and are in the custody of the Sec. Treas.
May 14,1940, Ness, Canfield, Edge, McCormick, and Gilbertson present. All unpaid lots were to be mowed with a scythe before Memorial Day only.
Sept. 10, 1940, a mower was purchased for $417.69.
Feb. 4, 1941, bids were called for removal of old buildings and clearing of land. Bolyard and McAlister were requested to meet with the trustees on this matter.
May 23, 1946, committee present: Dr. H.E. Odegaard, C.M. Cleary, Walt Sinton, N.T. Keaton, and William Minard. Dr. Odegaard, pres. and N.T. Keaton was Sec. Treas. WM. Minard on grounds committee note: this item belongs above. On May 23, 1944, the committee was Pres. Ness, Lynde, McCormick, Canfield, Gilbertson, Sinton L. Wolfe, and C.H. Hoback.
Sept 25,1946, Dr. Odegaard president, newly appointed Sexton was Val Zalewski, and it was decided to buy a jeep at the cost of $695.00 and the sexton asked permission to deal with a Mt. Vernon concern for Cemetery supplies and this was approved by the committee.
Meeting adjourned,
Mary Walton, Secretary Treasurer