Blutton Evening News, Wells County, Indiana
Sept. 1, 1927
LEE L. MARTZ VETERAN TWO WARS IS DEAD
Death Comes Today To One Of Bluffton's Beloved Pioneer Citizens
Taps sounded this morning at 11:30 o'clock for one of Bluffton's most zealous patriots - a veteran of the Civil War and a veteran of the Spanish American War.
Following three weeks of serious illness death came to Leo Martz. His loved ones were at his bedside when he breathed his last. He had recognized them and spoken quietly to them in his last earthly moments, which came peacefully. He said only yesterday:
"I bid you all goodbye. It will all be over soon. God's will be done."
No person like life any more than did this venerable veteran, whose span of over ninety years had been fraught with a wide range of experiences - some which had often taken him into the shadow of death in earlier life. He had fought in many battles for his country and this exemplary loyalty did not stop when the world war came. Despite his advanced age he made every effort at that time to enlist in some branch of war service.
But he was not only a grand old warrior. Every phase of life he met with a clear eye. What was right in all things was countenanced by Mr. Martz - nothing else. He was a high-minded citizen and a church member of unusual devotion.
His life showed that he had indomitable courage. In 1921 a gangrenous condition in his right leg became serious while he was on a visit at Wooster, Ohio. It was necessary to amputate the leg, as a result of which Mr. Martz suffered untold misery. At that time he wrote to friends here that his suffering was great and that he expected he would die, but he never failed to explain that it was "just God's will."
A legion of friends from every walk of life mourn his passing. He was a beloved character among them - a gentle, kindly citizen in his last days, but an American, first, last and always. He will be remembered mostly for that.
Mr. Martz's most recent illness began three weeks ago. On Saturday night, last, he suffered a severe heart attack. A second occurred Monday noon and a third Wednesday. It was then that little hope for his recovery could be entertained.
He was virtually conscious until the last.
Mr. Martz's parents were Philip Martz, who was born in Germany and Susan Smith Martz, who was born in Maryland. He was the last of seven children. On Sept. 6, 1859, Mr. Martz was married to Martha Clark, who died ten years ago.
Two children survive: Mrs. A. N. Plessinger, this city, with whom Mr. Martz made his home and in whose home his death occurred: Mrs. George T. Silver, of Wooster, O. Two children are dead. They are Mrs. A. J. Rothermat and Mrs. W. F. Guoynes.
One sister and two brothers are living: Mrs. John Shawman, of Hastings, Michigan; Philip Martz, of Council Grove, Kansas; Lewis Martz, of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Elliott as the officiating pastor. Members of the 160th regiment, Spanish American War veterans will have charge of the rites as requested by Mr. Martz. Civil War veterans will act as escorts. Burial will be made at Elm Grove.
AN OBITUARY ACCOUNT
Lieutenant Levi L. Martz, a veteran of two wars, the Civil war and the Spanish-American War, having earned the titles of Lieutenant and Adjutant, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, March 11, 1836, and received his early education in the schools of that county, and in 1849 removed to Adams County, Indiana, where he settled in the woods and cleared a farm in 1856 he removed to Wells County, and engaged in the occupation of a plasterer for two years, and then entered a general store as a clerk, resigning this position to enter the Volunteer army in 1861.
MERITORIOUS CIVIL WAR RECORD
Lieut. Martz enlisted on April 21, 1861, as musician, in Company A., 34th, Indiana infantry, and soon after was promoted to principal musician. In 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran and was appointed commissary sergeant, then quartermaster sergeant, and afterwards was commissioned first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of the Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
During his services in the 34th regiment he participated in the siege of New Madrid, and the battles of Island No. 10, of Fort Pillow, Grand Prairie, Duvals Point, Ruddlespoint, Arkansas Post, Yazoo Pass, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hills, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg where the army lay sieged forty-six days, Siege of Jackson, Carrion Crow Bayou, Spanish Lake, Vermillion Bayou, Pleasant Hill, and the last battle of the war, Palmetto Ranch, Texas, fought on May 13, 1865, a battle fought after General Lee's surrender, but before word reached the 34th regiment. The battle was fought on the old Palo Alto battle ground. After this battle the regiment went into camp with other troops at Brownsville, Texas. From the American side he saw the historic battle between the French army, commanded by general Majiahh, and the Mexican army, by General Cortina, the Mexicans being routed.
HIS BUSINESS RECORD
His services in the war being ended, February 2, 1866, Mr. Martz returned to Bluffton, and engaged in general merchandise business, in partnership with is former employer. Removing to Wayne County, Ohio, he entered the hardware trade, again returning to Bluffton in 1879, to engage in the dry goods trade until 1884, when he established a boot and shoe store, which he sold and then entered the employ of J. W. Tribolet, now deceased, as a clothing clerk, retaining that position until he enlisted for service in the Spanish-American war.
IN SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Lieut. Martz was quartermaster sergeant of the Fourth Regiment, Indiana Legion, in 1891, and in 1892 was promoted to First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Second Battalion. When the Indiana Legion was transferred to the Indiana National Guard he retained his rank and was afterward assigned to the First Battalion. Not content with the honors of many battles, he enrolled again and on May 2, 1898, was mustered in as First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the First Battalion.
OFFERED SERVICE IN WORLD WAR
When American entered the great world war against Germany and her allies, Mrs. Martz promptly offered his services to his country, in any capacity that the army could use him, but on account of his advanced age his offer was respectfully declined, with word of highest commendation.
Fraternally Lieut. Martz was a member of the Masonic order, and was a Knight Templar, and he was a member of the Bluffton lodge of Elks, which he served for years as chaplain. He also was one of the most active members, for many years, of the Lew Dailey Post, G. A. R., and his comrades will miss him greatly. He was a delegate to one G. A. R. National Encampment, and an aid on the staff of John G. B. Adams, Commander in chief. He will be greatly missed in all of the fraternal organizations.
LATER BUSINESS LIFE
After his return from the service to the Spanish-American war, Lieut. Martz engaged in various occupations, including clerking for a time, late taking lighter occupations, and in more recent years had acted as an insurance agent and a pension agent. In the latter capacity he was instrumental in procuring pensions for many veterans and their widows, and in securing increases and back pay due.
JUVENILE OFFICER
He served also for a period of several years as juvenile court officer, and in that capacity acted wisely and judiciously in the cases of many boys and girls who came under his jurisdiction.
He was always present at all affairs of the war veterans, and no G. A. R. or Spanish-American veteran reunion seemed complete without him, and his regimental reunions, both of the 34th and 160th were momentous annual events to him, which he never missed if able to attend.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
Sept. 1, 1927
LEE L. MARTZ VETERAN TWO WARS IS DEAD
Death Comes Today To One Of Bluffton's Beloved Pioneer Citizens
Taps sounded this morning at 11:30 o'clock for one of Bluffton's most zealous patriots - a veteran of the Civil War and a veteran of the Spanish American War.
Following three weeks of serious illness death came to Leo Martz. His loved ones were at his bedside when he breathed his last. He had recognized them and spoken quietly to them in his last earthly moments, which came peacefully. He said only yesterday:
"I bid you all goodbye. It will all be over soon. God's will be done."
No person like life any more than did this venerable veteran, whose span of over ninety years had been fraught with a wide range of experiences - some which had often taken him into the shadow of death in earlier life. He had fought in many battles for his country and this exemplary loyalty did not stop when the world war came. Despite his advanced age he made every effort at that time to enlist in some branch of war service.
But he was not only a grand old warrior. Every phase of life he met with a clear eye. What was right in all things was countenanced by Mr. Martz - nothing else. He was a high-minded citizen and a church member of unusual devotion.
His life showed that he had indomitable courage. In 1921 a gangrenous condition in his right leg became serious while he was on a visit at Wooster, Ohio. It was necessary to amputate the leg, as a result of which Mr. Martz suffered untold misery. At that time he wrote to friends here that his suffering was great and that he expected he would die, but he never failed to explain that it was "just God's will."
A legion of friends from every walk of life mourn his passing. He was a beloved character among them - a gentle, kindly citizen in his last days, but an American, first, last and always. He will be remembered mostly for that.
Mr. Martz's most recent illness began three weeks ago. On Saturday night, last, he suffered a severe heart attack. A second occurred Monday noon and a third Wednesday. It was then that little hope for his recovery could be entertained.
He was virtually conscious until the last.
Mr. Martz's parents were Philip Martz, who was born in Germany and Susan Smith Martz, who was born in Maryland. He was the last of seven children. On Sept. 6, 1859, Mr. Martz was married to Martha Clark, who died ten years ago.
Two children survive: Mrs. A. N. Plessinger, this city, with whom Mr. Martz made his home and in whose home his death occurred: Mrs. George T. Silver, of Wooster, O. Two children are dead. They are Mrs. A. J. Rothermat and Mrs. W. F. Guoynes.
One sister and two brothers are living: Mrs. John Shawman, of Hastings, Michigan; Philip Martz, of Council Grove, Kansas; Lewis Martz, of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Elliott as the officiating pastor. Members of the 160th regiment, Spanish American War veterans will have charge of the rites as requested by Mr. Martz. Civil War veterans will act as escorts. Burial will be made at Elm Grove.
AN OBITUARY ACCOUNT
Lieutenant Levi L. Martz, a veteran of two wars, the Civil war and the Spanish-American War, having earned the titles of Lieutenant and Adjutant, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, March 11, 1836, and received his early education in the schools of that county, and in 1849 removed to Adams County, Indiana, where he settled in the woods and cleared a farm in 1856 he removed to Wells County, and engaged in the occupation of a plasterer for two years, and then entered a general store as a clerk, resigning this position to enter the Volunteer army in 1861.
MERITORIOUS CIVIL WAR RECORD
Lieut. Martz enlisted on April 21, 1861, as musician, in Company A., 34th, Indiana infantry, and soon after was promoted to principal musician. In 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran and was appointed commissary sergeant, then quartermaster sergeant, and afterwards was commissioned first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of the Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
During his services in the 34th regiment he participated in the siege of New Madrid, and the battles of Island No. 10, of Fort Pillow, Grand Prairie, Duvals Point, Ruddlespoint, Arkansas Post, Yazoo Pass, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hills, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg where the army lay sieged forty-six days, Siege of Jackson, Carrion Crow Bayou, Spanish Lake, Vermillion Bayou, Pleasant Hill, and the last battle of the war, Palmetto Ranch, Texas, fought on May 13, 1865, a battle fought after General Lee's surrender, but before word reached the 34th regiment. The battle was fought on the old Palo Alto battle ground. After this battle the regiment went into camp with other troops at Brownsville, Texas. From the American side he saw the historic battle between the French army, commanded by general Majiahh, and the Mexican army, by General Cortina, the Mexicans being routed.
HIS BUSINESS RECORD
His services in the war being ended, February 2, 1866, Mr. Martz returned to Bluffton, and engaged in general merchandise business, in partnership with is former employer. Removing to Wayne County, Ohio, he entered the hardware trade, again returning to Bluffton in 1879, to engage in the dry goods trade until 1884, when he established a boot and shoe store, which he sold and then entered the employ of J. W. Tribolet, now deceased, as a clothing clerk, retaining that position until he enlisted for service in the Spanish-American war.
IN SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Lieut. Martz was quartermaster sergeant of the Fourth Regiment, Indiana Legion, in 1891, and in 1892 was promoted to First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Second Battalion. When the Indiana Legion was transferred to the Indiana National Guard he retained his rank and was afterward assigned to the First Battalion. Not content with the honors of many battles, he enrolled again and on May 2, 1898, was mustered in as First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the First Battalion.
OFFERED SERVICE IN WORLD WAR
When American entered the great world war against Germany and her allies, Mrs. Martz promptly offered his services to his country, in any capacity that the army could use him, but on account of his advanced age his offer was respectfully declined, with word of highest commendation.
Fraternally Lieut. Martz was a member of the Masonic order, and was a Knight Templar, and he was a member of the Bluffton lodge of Elks, which he served for years as chaplain. He also was one of the most active members, for many years, of the Lew Dailey Post, G. A. R., and his comrades will miss him greatly. He was a delegate to one G. A. R. National Encampment, and an aid on the staff of John G. B. Adams, Commander in chief. He will be greatly missed in all of the fraternal organizations.
LATER BUSINESS LIFE
After his return from the service to the Spanish-American war, Lieut. Martz engaged in various occupations, including clerking for a time, late taking lighter occupations, and in more recent years had acted as an insurance agent and a pension agent. In the latter capacity he was instrumental in procuring pensions for many veterans and their widows, and in securing increases and back pay due.
JUVENILE OFFICER
He served also for a period of several years as juvenile court officer, and in that capacity acted wisely and judiciously in the cases of many boys and girls who came under his jurisdiction.
He was always present at all affairs of the war veterans, and no G. A. R. or Spanish-American veteran reunion seemed complete without him, and his regimental reunions, both of the 34th and 160th were momentous annual events to him, which he never missed if able to attend.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
Blutton Evening News, Wells County, Indiana
Sept. 1, 1927
LEE L. MARTZ VETERAN TWO WARS IS DEAD
Death Comes Today To One Of Bluffton's Beloved Pioneer Citizens
Taps sounded this morning at 11:30 o'clock for one of Bluffton's most zealous patriots - a veteran of the Civil War and a veteran of the Spanish American War.
Following three weeks of serious illness death came to Leo Martz. His loved ones were at his bedside when he breathed his last. He had recognized them and spoken quietly to them in his last earthly moments, which came peacefully. He said only yesterday:
"I bid you all goodbye. It will all be over soon. God's will be done."
No person like life any more than did this venerable veteran, whose span of over ninety years had been fraught with a wide range of experiences - some which had often taken him into the shadow of death in earlier life. He had fought in many battles for his country and this exemplary loyalty did not stop when the world war came. Despite his advanced age he made every effort at that time to enlist in some branch of war service.
But he was not only a grand old warrior. Every phase of life he met with a clear eye. What was right in all things was countenanced by Mr. Martz - nothing else. He was a high-minded citizen and a church member of unusual devotion.
His life showed that he had indomitable courage. In 1921 a gangrenous condition in his right leg became serious while he was on a visit at Wooster, Ohio. It was necessary to amputate the leg, as a result of which Mr. Martz suffered untold misery. At that time he wrote to friends here that his suffering was great and that he expected he would die, but he never failed to explain that it was "just God's will."
A legion of friends from every walk of life mourn his passing. He was a beloved character among them - a gentle, kindly citizen in his last days, but an American, first, last and always. He will be remembered mostly for that.
Mr. Martz's most recent illness began three weeks ago. On Saturday night, last, he suffered a severe heart attack. A second occurred Monday noon and a third Wednesday. It was then that little hope for his recovery could be entertained.
He was virtually conscious until the last.
Mr. Martz's parents were Philip Martz, who was born in Germany and Susan Smith Martz, who was born in Maryland. He was the last of seven children. On Sept. 6, 1859, Mr. Martz was married to Martha Clark, who died ten years ago.
Two children survive: Mrs. A. N. Plessinger, this city, with whom Mr. Martz made his home and in whose home his death occurred: Mrs. George T. Silver, of Wooster, O. Two children are dead. They are Mrs. A. J. Rothermat and Mrs. W. F. Guoynes.
One sister and two brothers are living: Mrs. John Shawman, of Hastings, Michigan; Philip Martz, of Council Grove, Kansas; Lewis Martz, of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Elliott as the officiating pastor. Members of the 160th regiment, Spanish American War veterans will have charge of the rites as requested by Mr. Martz. Civil War veterans will act as escorts. Burial will be made at Elm Grove.
AN OBITUARY ACCOUNT
Lieutenant Levi L. Martz, a veteran of two wars, the Civil war and the Spanish-American War, having earned the titles of Lieutenant and Adjutant, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, March 11, 1836, and received his early education in the schools of that county, and in 1849 removed to Adams County, Indiana, where he settled in the woods and cleared a farm in 1856 he removed to Wells County, and engaged in the occupation of a plasterer for two years, and then entered a general store as a clerk, resigning this position to enter the Volunteer army in 1861.
MERITORIOUS CIVIL WAR RECORD
Lieut. Martz enlisted on April 21, 1861, as musician, in Company A., 34th, Indiana infantry, and soon after was promoted to principal musician. In 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran and was appointed commissary sergeant, then quartermaster sergeant, and afterwards was commissioned first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of the Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
During his services in the 34th regiment he participated in the siege of New Madrid, and the battles of Island No. 10, of Fort Pillow, Grand Prairie, Duvals Point, Ruddlespoint, Arkansas Post, Yazoo Pass, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hills, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg where the army lay sieged forty-six days, Siege of Jackson, Carrion Crow Bayou, Spanish Lake, Vermillion Bayou, Pleasant Hill, and the last battle of the war, Palmetto Ranch, Texas, fought on May 13, 1865, a battle fought after General Lee's surrender, but before word reached the 34th regiment. The battle was fought on the old Palo Alto battle ground. After this battle the regiment went into camp with other troops at Brownsville, Texas. From the American side he saw the historic battle between the French army, commanded by general Majiahh, and the Mexican army, by General Cortina, the Mexicans being routed.
HIS BUSINESS RECORD
His services in the war being ended, February 2, 1866, Mr. Martz returned to Bluffton, and engaged in general merchandise business, in partnership with is former employer. Removing to Wayne County, Ohio, he entered the hardware trade, again returning to Bluffton in 1879, to engage in the dry goods trade until 1884, when he established a boot and shoe store, which he sold and then entered the employ of J. W. Tribolet, now deceased, as a clothing clerk, retaining that position until he enlisted for service in the Spanish-American war.
IN SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Lieut. Martz was quartermaster sergeant of the Fourth Regiment, Indiana Legion, in 1891, and in 1892 was promoted to First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Second Battalion. When the Indiana Legion was transferred to the Indiana National Guard he retained his rank and was afterward assigned to the First Battalion. Not content with the honors of many battles, he enrolled again and on May 2, 1898, was mustered in as First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the First Battalion.
OFFERED SERVICE IN WORLD WAR
When American entered the great world war against Germany and her allies, Mrs. Martz promptly offered his services to his country, in any capacity that the army could use him, but on account of his advanced age his offer was respectfully declined, with word of highest commendation.
Fraternally Lieut. Martz was a member of the Masonic order, and was a Knight Templar, and he was a member of the Bluffton lodge of Elks, which he served for years as chaplain. He also was one of the most active members, for many years, of the Lew Dailey Post, G. A. R., and his comrades will miss him greatly. He was a delegate to one G. A. R. National Encampment, and an aid on the staff of John G. B. Adams, Commander in chief. He will be greatly missed in all of the fraternal organizations.
LATER BUSINESS LIFE
After his return from the service to the Spanish-American war, Lieut. Martz engaged in various occupations, including clerking for a time, late taking lighter occupations, and in more recent years had acted as an insurance agent and a pension agent. In the latter capacity he was instrumental in procuring pensions for many veterans and their widows, and in securing increases and back pay due.
JUVENILE OFFICER
He served also for a period of several years as juvenile court officer, and in that capacity acted wisely and judiciously in the cases of many boys and girls who came under his jurisdiction.
He was always present at all affairs of the war veterans, and no G. A. R. or Spanish-American veteran reunion seemed complete without him, and his regimental reunions, both of the 34th and 160th were momentous annual events to him, which he never missed if able to attend.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
Sept. 1, 1927
LEE L. MARTZ VETERAN TWO WARS IS DEAD
Death Comes Today To One Of Bluffton's Beloved Pioneer Citizens
Taps sounded this morning at 11:30 o'clock for one of Bluffton's most zealous patriots - a veteran of the Civil War and a veteran of the Spanish American War.
Following three weeks of serious illness death came to Leo Martz. His loved ones were at his bedside when he breathed his last. He had recognized them and spoken quietly to them in his last earthly moments, which came peacefully. He said only yesterday:
"I bid you all goodbye. It will all be over soon. God's will be done."
No person like life any more than did this venerable veteran, whose span of over ninety years had been fraught with a wide range of experiences - some which had often taken him into the shadow of death in earlier life. He had fought in many battles for his country and this exemplary loyalty did not stop when the world war came. Despite his advanced age he made every effort at that time to enlist in some branch of war service.
But he was not only a grand old warrior. Every phase of life he met with a clear eye. What was right in all things was countenanced by Mr. Martz - nothing else. He was a high-minded citizen and a church member of unusual devotion.
His life showed that he had indomitable courage. In 1921 a gangrenous condition in his right leg became serious while he was on a visit at Wooster, Ohio. It was necessary to amputate the leg, as a result of which Mr. Martz suffered untold misery. At that time he wrote to friends here that his suffering was great and that he expected he would die, but he never failed to explain that it was "just God's will."
A legion of friends from every walk of life mourn his passing. He was a beloved character among them - a gentle, kindly citizen in his last days, but an American, first, last and always. He will be remembered mostly for that.
Mr. Martz's most recent illness began three weeks ago. On Saturday night, last, he suffered a severe heart attack. A second occurred Monday noon and a third Wednesday. It was then that little hope for his recovery could be entertained.
He was virtually conscious until the last.
Mr. Martz's parents were Philip Martz, who was born in Germany and Susan Smith Martz, who was born in Maryland. He was the last of seven children. On Sept. 6, 1859, Mr. Martz was married to Martha Clark, who died ten years ago.
Two children survive: Mrs. A. N. Plessinger, this city, with whom Mr. Martz made his home and in whose home his death occurred: Mrs. George T. Silver, of Wooster, O. Two children are dead. They are Mrs. A. J. Rothermat and Mrs. W. F. Guoynes.
One sister and two brothers are living: Mrs. John Shawman, of Hastings, Michigan; Philip Martz, of Council Grove, Kansas; Lewis Martz, of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Elliott as the officiating pastor. Members of the 160th regiment, Spanish American War veterans will have charge of the rites as requested by Mr. Martz. Civil War veterans will act as escorts. Burial will be made at Elm Grove.
AN OBITUARY ACCOUNT
Lieutenant Levi L. Martz, a veteran of two wars, the Civil war and the Spanish-American War, having earned the titles of Lieutenant and Adjutant, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, March 11, 1836, and received his early education in the schools of that county, and in 1849 removed to Adams County, Indiana, where he settled in the woods and cleared a farm in 1856 he removed to Wells County, and engaged in the occupation of a plasterer for two years, and then entered a general store as a clerk, resigning this position to enter the Volunteer army in 1861.
MERITORIOUS CIVIL WAR RECORD
Lieut. Martz enlisted on April 21, 1861, as musician, in Company A., 34th, Indiana infantry, and soon after was promoted to principal musician. In 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran and was appointed commissary sergeant, then quartermaster sergeant, and afterwards was commissioned first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of the Thirty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
During his services in the 34th regiment he participated in the siege of New Madrid, and the battles of Island No. 10, of Fort Pillow, Grand Prairie, Duvals Point, Ruddlespoint, Arkansas Post, Yazoo Pass, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Raymond, Champion Hills, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg where the army lay sieged forty-six days, Siege of Jackson, Carrion Crow Bayou, Spanish Lake, Vermillion Bayou, Pleasant Hill, and the last battle of the war, Palmetto Ranch, Texas, fought on May 13, 1865, a battle fought after General Lee's surrender, but before word reached the 34th regiment. The battle was fought on the old Palo Alto battle ground. After this battle the regiment went into camp with other troops at Brownsville, Texas. From the American side he saw the historic battle between the French army, commanded by general Majiahh, and the Mexican army, by General Cortina, the Mexicans being routed.
HIS BUSINESS RECORD
His services in the war being ended, February 2, 1866, Mr. Martz returned to Bluffton, and engaged in general merchandise business, in partnership with is former employer. Removing to Wayne County, Ohio, he entered the hardware trade, again returning to Bluffton in 1879, to engage in the dry goods trade until 1884, when he established a boot and shoe store, which he sold and then entered the employ of J. W. Tribolet, now deceased, as a clothing clerk, retaining that position until he enlisted for service in the Spanish-American war.
IN SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Lieut. Martz was quartermaster sergeant of the Fourth Regiment, Indiana Legion, in 1891, and in 1892 was promoted to First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Second Battalion. When the Indiana Legion was transferred to the Indiana National Guard he retained his rank and was afterward assigned to the First Battalion. Not content with the honors of many battles, he enrolled again and on May 2, 1898, was mustered in as First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the First Battalion.
OFFERED SERVICE IN WORLD WAR
When American entered the great world war against Germany and her allies, Mrs. Martz promptly offered his services to his country, in any capacity that the army could use him, but on account of his advanced age his offer was respectfully declined, with word of highest commendation.
Fraternally Lieut. Martz was a member of the Masonic order, and was a Knight Templar, and he was a member of the Bluffton lodge of Elks, which he served for years as chaplain. He also was one of the most active members, for many years, of the Lew Dailey Post, G. A. R., and his comrades will miss him greatly. He was a delegate to one G. A. R. National Encampment, and an aid on the staff of John G. B. Adams, Commander in chief. He will be greatly missed in all of the fraternal organizations.
LATER BUSINESS LIFE
After his return from the service to the Spanish-American war, Lieut. Martz engaged in various occupations, including clerking for a time, late taking lighter occupations, and in more recent years had acted as an insurance agent and a pension agent. In the latter capacity he was instrumental in procuring pensions for many veterans and their widows, and in securing increases and back pay due.
JUVENILE OFFICER
He served also for a period of several years as juvenile court officer, and in that capacity acted wisely and judiciously in the cases of many boys and girls who came under his jurisdiction.
He was always present at all affairs of the war veterans, and no G. A. R. or Spanish-American veteran reunion seemed complete without him, and his regimental reunions, both of the 34th and 160th were momentous annual events to him, which he never missed if able to attend.
Contributor: Karin King (47469179) •
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