Fairfield's Patriotism

HEATON

Posted By: Deborah Brownfield - Stanley (email)
Date: 1/7/2005 at 14:58:40

Fairfield Weekly Journal
April 13, 1898
Page 1 and 2
Transcribed by Deborah Brownfield - Stanley

FAIRFIELD’S PATRIOTISM.

Every One of the Forty-three Members of Company M. Ready for War.

Last night at the Armory, as Company M. were drawn up in line drilling, Captain HEATON stepped to the front of his company and made in substance the following statement; “Gentlemen, the country is in imminent danger of war, and this company is liable to be called to the front. Now, as I understand the case, you will not be compelled to give your services under the present enlistment unless you are willing to do so. Now is the time to decide whether or not you will go in case we are called. All members of this company who are willing to go to the front with me “shoulder arms.” Every man in the ranks, without a single exception promptly came to shoulder arms. This speaks volumes for the brave manhood and patriotism of the members of Company M. and the people of Fairfield can well be proud of the boys, and in case of war any one of them will be found at the front.

There are forty-three men on the list at present and the ranks are still open for healthy, able bodied men. Three men enlisted Monday night, and one last night. There is also an emergency list, made up of men who do not care to enlist under ordinary circumstances but who are ready in case of war.