The National tribune., 1883-03-01
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COmradc ". Templin, BOOnesborough, Iowa,
writes us that the Post at that place now num-
bers eighty members in good standing. The
following are the officers: Commander, G. A.
Sherman; 5. V. c., Wm. Howell; j. V. c., G..
r. Rogers; Adj't, C.. A. EberSold Q. NJ, A. j.
BarkIy Chaplain, Ira Case. The Post gave a
series of entertainments on the 18th, 18th and
10th ults., for the purpose of procuring funds
to purchase grounds in a cemetery for Post
purposes 1t is contemplated to remove the
remains of ex soldiers buried in the pottcrs-
field and provide a headstOne for each. There
are about 500 ex-soldiers in Boone county, but
as yet only one Grand Army Post. Our cor
respondent writes, however, that the boys are
waking up, and ere long some four or five
Posts will probably be established.
Comrade L. p Rates who has been appointed
correspondent for THE TRIBUNE for Post No.
1G9, Bloomfield, Iowa, writes us that the Post
now numbers seventy members and is in a
prosperous condition. The roll contains the
names of soldiers of renown and statesmen of
a high order. On the evening of the 18th
ult. Campfire was held in honor of Fort
Donelson and proved to be a great success.
General J. B. Weaver made an eloquent address
recOunting many interesting army scenes and
drawing lessons of wisdom from the experience
of the past. Col. s. \. Moore was in the happieSt
mood, and brilliant descriptions, pathetic and
remarkable anecdotes followed each other in
quick succession. Many impromptu speeches,
toasts, and songs followed, and after the sing
ing of "The Army Bean" one hundred eX-
soldiers did ample justice to a supper of beans
and hardtac The Campfire was the social
event of the winter and will long be remem-
bered for its mingled pleasure and instruction.
Comrade George F. Colcord, Sheldon, Iowa,
writes us that Mckenzie Post No -, at that
place, has about fifty members and is adding to
its numbers at almost every meeting. The
Post has recently obtained suitable hall in
which meetings are held on the second and
fourth Monday of each month The present
officers are: Commander, p. X. Bailey; s. V.
c.. L. s. Stone; ]. V. C., F. f. Wyman; Adj't,
J. o. Lias; Q. NJ, c. II. Cottle o. d., George
F. C0lcord; Chaplain, J. W. Lias; Serg't Maj,
C. +. Albright; Q. NJ. Serg't, l.. I. Bennett
Sentinel, J. ID. Butler. Conrade ColcOrd would
like to hear from any member of company l.,
First Massachusetts, H. A.. his old company, no
ex-soidier of which he has seen for over fifteen
years.
Mastering Officer Charles n Fish, Iowa, on
the 10th ult, mustered Iuka Post, Bellevue,
with charter membership of twenty-eight.
The Post starts under very favorable circum-
stances, and will likely soon increase its num-
Der to fifty. The following are the officers
Commander, Michael MalOny; S. Y. c., Anton
Weinschenll; j. V. c., W. o. Evans; q. NJ, VI.
Altflish Surgeon, l.. Miller; Chaplain, O.. ".
Minis 0. D., Geo. Young; o. c., VI. NJ. Bean.
The Post held its first regular meeting on the
18th ult., when three new members were mus
tered iii.
Comrade s. f. Mccoy writes us that Muster
ing Officer Charles II. Fish, mustered i'll Neal
Post, No 129, at Columbus City, Ia. on the
18th ult., with nineteen charter members. The
officers are as follows: Commander, Thomas
c. Allen; S. Y. c., S. II. Mccoy; J. Y. C., d.
A. Robbins; Adi't, NJ. A. Kelley; Q. NJ, Asa
MessiIl Q. NJ s, W. +. Bailey; o. d., ID. NJ.
Coe; O.. c., Elb. Bell; S. NJ, NJ. B. Butnan.
Comrade A NJ Hogan. Montezuma. Iowa
writes us that Post No. l27, which was cStab-
lished at that place in January, now numbers
twenty-five members, representing as many
regiments. and almost as many States. Among
them are two one-lcgged soldiers whose dis
abilities testify louder than words to the fear
ful contest through which they have passed.
Comrade Rufus II. Law, What Cheer, Ke0kull
county, Iowa, writes us that the eX-s0idiers OF
that vicinity arc making arrangements for the
organization OF new Post as soon as they can
be mustered in.