The National tribune., 1883-11-01
KANSAS.

TRIBUNE correspondent for Antietam Post No
64 writes us as follows: Our cemetery enter
prise is in excellent condition. The Post COM
mIttee reports the work of curbing the blocks
OF lots as progressing finely, and that one OF
our comrades (Adjt w. III. PorterJ conceived Of
plan TO raise some funds to the f1rtherance
OF the completion Of the work contemplated
During the fair which has Just closed there
one eonsribution-box was placed in G. A
headquarters and the other as the door OF
Floral Hail. but regret 20 say that one of the
boxes was broken TO pieces aud robbed Orr
Post Is in fine condition, physically as well
as financially. We have good relief fund be-
sides handsome balance for running ex-
penSes. Our officers are always on hand and
the general attendance is good. The winter ia
now at our door and the relief committee have
their eyes and ears open to the call Of those
who were welcome guests during the days THAI
tried mems souls-who gave the Jewel OF their
lives to their country The Post has author
lied monthly social to be held, with view
70 increasing the interest in the cause on the
part OF the general public, and intend ulti-
nlately, If successful, to organize g Relief or
Auxiliary Corps.
We have received from headquarters. De-
partment Of Kansas form of blank petition
70 be sent 20 the different Posts in the Depart
ments for the Adjutants 20 indOrse on them the
names Of ali the members of each Post and
committee, Comrade w. y. Shockley, p. c.,
Nm- III. Lytle Post, No. 3, Fort Scott, Kansas,
to be forwarded 10 the Kansas delegation In
Congress, praying for TIE passage Of an act TO
establish Soldiers Home at some point in
that State. In order that the petitions may be
bound and presented at the commencement oS
the next session, December, 1883, comrades ara
urged to act promptly in this matter.
"Adjutant," Columbus, Kan, writes US that
{ 1nF4 Of
sas, eighty-three years Of age, applied for mem
/ bershlpz IN John A. Dix Post, No SO. and was
accepted, but being unable to attend IN person
a special dispensatiOn was obtained from De-
partment Headquarters to muster him at his
residence, and on the 9th ult he was made a
member Of the Grand Army. Comrade Alder
man was sIxty-twO years Of age when he Joined
the army, and had some difficulty in being ac-
cepted.
COmrade G. Fl. Barton, Lincoln Post, No. I,
Topeka, Kan, writes US that at recent meet
ing of that Post five new applications were
fsvorably acted upon, and that most delight
ful evening was spent. Songs, reeitations, hui
morous sketches &c, were rendered during the
evening. The Post room was beautifully dec
grated with banners and flags. lately presented
by the ladies of Relief Corps, No. 2
Comrade s. S. Knapp, Poheta, Kan, writes
Us that Bridge Post, No. 81, Of that place, is in
mander, A. B. Chapman S. v. c., A. c. Waite;
j. V. e., j. NJ. Burt; AdJt, L. d. w. Manches-
ter; o. d., @. Post; o. g., j. G. Lloyd; s. NJ,
AIson Miller; Q. ~, 5. Post; @. NJ. g., Tom
Lawrence; Chaplain, Rev. Mcdonald.
Comrade J. E. Snow, Adjutant. Winfield
Post, No. S. Winfield, Kan, writes as that
that Post is in very dourishing condition On
the 18th ult- thirty recruits were mustered IN
by the Chief Mastering Officer OF the Depart
ment, which swells the membership of the Post
to 13l, with twenty-five applications on file.
Comrade Henry o. Pixley, Of Covert, Kan,
writes Us that Wm. r Creighton Post, of THAI
place, is doing well and has good prospects for
increase in membership this winter. The Post
was named in honor of Colonel Creighton, Of
| the Seventh Ohio V. l., who was killed at Ring
gold, Ga, November q, 1864.
Comrade Calvin F. Vaughn, Wellington. Kan.
writes rs that James Shields Post No. 81 OF
that place, accepted an invitation to attend the
Reunion Of Winfield Post on the 17th, 18th,
10Th and 10th ult., and that the supply Of beans,
hard-tack and other army delicaeies was abun-
dant.
COmrade ]. Fl. Ellsworth, AdYt. Weir POST
No. 195, Pardee, Kan, writes us a glowing
account OF the big time the BOYS had at the
Leavenworth Reunion, at which Weir Post was
well represented. The Post has projected
series OF lectures for the coming winter, and Is
in fourishing condition.
Comrade Matt E. Wolf, PiercevilIe, Kan,
writes Us that Garden City Post, No. PSI, which
held a very enjoyable Campfire on the 10th
nit, propose TO hold another on THANKSGIVING
Day, the proceeds of which wiz be used for the
purchase of flag.
At meeting held by Leavenworth Post, No.
| 120, on the 26th ult., the $50 sword voted to
the best drum corps at the recent Reunion at
LeavenwOrth was presented to the drum corps
of the Leavenworth Light Infantry.
Comrade Joe Lucas. Cherokee, Kan, who
sends as two new subscribers, writes Us than
Shiloh Post, Of that place. now numbers 100
members, and has applications for twelve mora
on file.
Comrade James 7. Robinson, Quenemo, Kan,
writes US that Post No. 221, of that place, which
was organized last June, with nineteen charter
members, has since that time added eight to
its membership.
Comrade f. Knapt, Madison, Kan, who sends
Us s. for five new subscribers, writes that Post
Isl, of that place, has now sixty-eight members
and number of applications for membership
On file.
The soldiers Reunion at Winfield, Kan, on
the 18th and 18th ults., was a success IN spits
/ OF the bad weather, between six and seven hun
| dred veterans being in attendance
Comrads Andrew NJ Jackson, Towanda,
Kan, writes Us that the Post at that place has
$50 members and is still increasing.