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The National tribune., 1883-09-20

eral Beaver, James Bryson, Esq, and others.
Letters of regret were read from General Han
cock Governor Pattison, and Hon. A. 9. Curtin.
While General Beaver and A. 0. Fur5t, Esq,
of BeIlefonte, were crossing the mountain to
attend the Reunion, their carriage was upset,
throwing them both out, the wheels passing
over Mr.. Furst's legs. Neither gentleman,
however, was seriously hurt
As already announced in THE TRIBUNE,
Grand Army Day in the central portion OF the
State will be observed on October 8, at Dan
vile. Posts that intend to take part in the
observance should at once notify the committee
how many comrades they will expect to have
in line. The committee is as follows: j. B.
Getter, J. Logan, Post No. 40; j. r. Cressen-
ger. n. ]. Mills, No. 335; L. L. Haas, Milton
Mcpherson, No. $50: d. w. Walter, A. Truck
enmiller, No. 10; c. S. Fornwald, B. F. Sharp
less, No. 250; VIM. c. Davis s. Bailey, James
NJ Gibbs No. q; Franklin Foust, Alex.
Meixell, No. 129; John B. Baricl, j. a. Lum-
bard, No. 14S J. B. Getter, chairman, Shamo-
kin, and S. Bailey, secretary, Danville.
On Thursday, September 6, the village of
Eldred, Pa, was crowded with old soldiers and
citizens, the occasion being the annual Camp
fire of the neigboring G. A. r. Posts. large
number of Posts were in attendance, including
Post No. 141, of Bradford; Post No. 3i7, of
Smethport; Post No. $50, of Reno City; Rix-
ford Post, No. 356, and Aiken Post, No. 238.
A Grand Army Post was organized at
Waynesboro', Pa. recently, by electing the
following officers: Commander, B. |. Herring
ton; s. V. c., A. Rinehart; J. V. Co. j. 81.
Carson; Q. NJ A. C. Smalley; Chaplain, u. G.
Ragan; o. D., J. NJ. Wiley; o. q. George W.
Wilson Adi't, Jonathan Ryan.
Comrade R. P Babcock, TRIBUNE correspond
ent fot Post No. 25S, Westfeld, Pa, writes us
that this Post, which was organized July %,
| 1882, with twenty-five charter members, now
has membership of 103 At the meeting on
! the 10th inst. ten new members were mustered
| in.
The grand jury of Montgomery county, Pa,
| after paying visit to the county almshouse,
recommended that steps be taken to provide
with homes the veterans Of the late war who
are among the inmates in some suitable lnstitu-
tion especially provided for disabled soldiers" +"
General Zook Post, No. II, of NOrristown,
! Pa, is in a fourishing condition, having over
! $50 veterans on its roll. This Post was named
after Gen. Sam Zook, who was killed at Get
| tysburg.
Joseph G. Partridge, a veteran of the Seven
! teenth Pennsylvania cavalry, and prominent
member of the G. A. r., dropped dead at Potts
| town, Pa, last week.
The G. A R. Posts of Blair county, Pa, held
their annual picnic at Blair Springs on the 18th
of September. There was a sham battle and
! dress parade.
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over by Comrade SYasey, Of Post 50, the quar-
termaster- general. The speakers were Depart
ment Commander Evans, Secretary of State
Pierce. who was introduced merely to say good
bye TO the comrades, being obliged TO leave at
once; Comrade Pitman, Assist. Adj Gen. A. c.
Monroe, Past Department Commander j. q. Is.
Adams. Past Commander-iu-Chief George 5.
Merrill; Comrade Robbins, Commander of Post
s., Department of New York; Comrades w. III.
Brown and Joseph Gregory, of Post 81, Depart
ment of Massachusetts, the latter speaking IN
behalf of the navy. A band concert and dance
in Abbott Hal closed the festivities of the day
Wednesday evening, the 18th inst, Senior
Vice DEPARTMENT Commander j. d. Billings
opened fair at Hollist0n, in behalf of Post 8
and W0maus Relief Corps of that town. He
was accompanied by e-Camp S. a. Cush-
ing, JT., of the staff and Mrs. Il. Florence Barker
the president OF the National Womans Relief
Corps. Commander ID. f. Travis made a few
introductory remarks, and then presented the
above officials in order, who made congratula-
tory remarks on the work of the two bodies
represented and appealed to the citizens for
their support to the present enterprise. A
grand success IS confidently predicted. Excel
lent Quartette singing added to the enjoyment
of the evening
Dahlgren Post, No ., of Boston, has made
arrangements 10 hold 4 grand fair in Gray's
Hall, commencing December II and ending p.
Among the fifty prizes to be drawn for are
grand upright piano, a Goddard buggy, 500 in
gold, parlor set, Columbia bicycle silver
service, a $50 tea set, and an order for $50 silk
dress. The committee appointed to carry out
the details is Charles il. Ross, chairman; J..
Payson Bradley Albert Tuttle, Asa ID. Smith,
Benjamin +. Brown, Horace Hildreth, w.
Harry Whitney, which is an earnest that the
affair viii be a success.
Post l59, Of East Boston, which was instituted
the evening Of the eth inst, presented petition
having 122 signatures. OF these about sixty
were present to be mustered the first evening.
Over eighty of the petitioners had never be-
longe9 TO the Order before.
Department Commander Evans, accompanied
by A. A. q. A. c. Monroe attended the Re-
uDion of the New Hampshire veterans at
Weirs the past week. They were most royalty
received, and, as was to be expected, had a
rousing good time.
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IOWA.

Comrade Zenas Plumb, of Stuart, Ia, writes
us that Reunion of Maxwell Post was held at
that place on the 11th and 18th insts. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Colonel S. d. Nichols,
Fourth Iowa infantry; Hon. NJ. Nichols of
Audubon county; Hon. S. ]. Caldwell of Dali
las county; Adjutant Turton, Rev. John Heron
and r. n. Jones. At night there was Camp
fire, which, with songs, stories and jokes, made
the occasion one of great pleasure.
Mr.. D. E. Partridge, of Denison, and Joseph
Jackson and Samuel Bell, of Louisa county,
are thought to be the Oldest soldiers in Iowa.
AIr. Partridge is eighty years old, and served
through the Florida and Mexican wars, as well
as the war of the rebellion, and Messrs. jack
son aad Bell are each eighty and both
served in the war of 1912.
Comrade J. n. Boiling, Commander of Post
No. 100, Stanwood, Iowa, writes us that on the
evening of August 81, accompanied by several
comrades of Beaver Post, of Upton, and Wilder
Post, of Stanwood, he mustered a new Post at
Mechanicsville, with twenty-five charter MEM
bers, all of whom are active workers.
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OHIO.

The comrades of J. c. Mccoy Post, No. 1, Of
Columbus, Ohio, are to be congratulated on the
addition to the Post of cornmodious and well
arranged reading and relic-room, which has just
been opened to its members. They are now
ready to receive donations of good papers and
relies of the rebellion. Comrade Carl n Ban
croft P p c. of the Post, at its last regular
meeting made handsome donation of thirty
three volumes Of standard works pertaining to
the war of the rebellion; also, SIX copies of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Scout and 1adit, and
Grand Army Gazette, for one year. which will
be found on file weekly at the rooms. The
Post mustered in three recruits Friday ev4l-
ing, and now numbers more than $50 members.
Comrade w. S. Meek, of Louisville, Ohio,
writes us that John Archibald Post, No. 352,
was organized by him on September II, with
the following officers: Commander j. w. NJ.
Brock; s. v c., John Greenbank; ]. Y. c., C.
F. Billman; @. NJ, John w, Gramlich; Chap
lain, James Hartshorn; o. D., J. n. Park; o.
G., Thomas Cunningham; AdJt, NJ. Y. Thorn
berry; S. NJ, Lewis Stephen; Q. NJ. S, George
Lumbaters.
Comrade A. Mullin, Van Vert, Ohio, writes
us that w. G. Scott Post No 100, Of that place,
is making special effort to have grand time
on September 10 and 20 in the way of fair
and festival A Womans Auxiliary viii soon
be organized at the above place.
COmrade Daniels, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, writes
that Joe Hooker Post, No. q, of that place,
musters some comrades almost every regular
meeting, and is gaining Slowly in membership
all the time.
Comrade w. s. Trimbali, Orangeville, O.,
writes that the Post organized at that place
last January now numbers twenty-nine mem
bers, and will muster more soon.
Comrade A. J. Cullers, Camden O., writes
that Post No. 361, just started at that place
with thirty eight members, promises to become
very large and thriving Post.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

"Nidette," OF Worcester, Mass, writes US
that there was gala day at Marblehead that
State, on the 18th inst. IL being the occasion of
the annual parade of the Essex County Associa-
ton of q. A r. Posts. The town was decorated
with bunting and flags, and sweet music en-
ivened the scene. The headquarters of John
Goodwin, Jr- Post, No. g. was beautifully deco
rated With bunting and flags, as were many of the
stores and private residences on the route Of
march. The invited guests were received at the
residence Of VIM. Z. MoOdfn, and consisted of
Department Commander Evans and staff. several
Post Department Commanders, the selectmen
of the town, and other distinguished citizens
The hour Of starting was fixed at 10t o'clock,
but the delay Of the trains prevented the col
umn from moving till about il, and for the
next two hours the tramp Of the veterans could
be heard mingled with the stirring music of
the drum CORPS and brass bands MANY of the
shoe factories were closed and all Of the public
schools and business was almost entirely sus-
pended, while the crowds thronged the side
walk and every place OF observation to see the
procession, which was formed as a division of
two brigades, under the command of Comrade
Benjamin Pitmsn, OF Post No. S2 with Com
rade J. w. Thomas Of Post No 49, Newbury-
port, as acknowledgement, and Comrades Leach
Clark, Post l2s, Ipswich: A. C. Andrews, Post
40, Gloucester; c. Newell, Post 80. DanVers:
ID. ). Preston, Post 90, Danvers; W F. Sinclair.
Post q, harblehead; Joseph Gregory, Post g,
MaTbichead: q. A. Andrews, Post 81, Salem as
aids. The First brigade was commanded by
C0mrade Charles Howes of Post No. I52. Essex.
with Comrades w. d. Goose, of Post I52; C. /.
Dunlap, Post l06, Roclport; L. L. bennett
Post l22, Anesbury; J. w. Raymond, Post 50
Beverly; Jno Clark, Post so, Andover. as aids
and consisted of Posts 81 "a AZ, 50. go %
100, l52, le, los, and 49, with two bands and
eight drum corps. The second brigade was
commanded by ComTade G. T. Batchelder oi
Post 80, Peabody, with Comrades w NJ. Ward
and @. 5. Brimmer, of Post 50; J. f. Ridley
Post 100, Methuen; n. f. Ladd,s Post I0I
Groveland, and w. w. Eaton, Post 80, Danvers
as aids, and consisted of Posts S. as, 80, 126, 90
l0I, ia, 50, 122, Isl, 81, and l06, with THEN
bands and eight drum corps. At o'clock din.
ner was served ia large Yale tent, where
plates were laid for 1000, following which
came the speaking, which, owing to the sick
ness of the president of the day and toastmas
Ger, was entirely informal, and was presided
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
THE GRAND ARMY.
What Is Going On in the Departments.
New Posts.

The Reunion season is now at its height, and
it viii be seen, by reference to the reports which
appear in this issue, that these summer encamp-
ments OF our veterans are proving generally
source of fresh inspiration and an occasion OF
renewed activity in the ranks of the Order
Daring the past week THE TRIBUNE has for
wardcd blank applications for Post charters TO
the following: VIM. A. Charles, Bulls Gap,
Tenn: d. ]. Foraker, Bolivar, Ohio; Jos. Ed
munds Edwardsville, H.; +. M. Pickett Har-
risburg. H.; j. L. Smith, Casnovia, Mich; Geo.
E. Brown, Milan, Ills. Total to date, since the
beginning Of the new administration, ffty-nine.
During the same period it has forwarded to
the proper Department authorities, TRIBUNE
applications for the muster of new Posts at the
following places: 0conto, Wis, forty-seven
signers: East Branch, n. Y, twelve signers
Unity, Wis, twenty signeFs; Moose Lake
Mimi, twelve signers. Total TO date, since the
beginning Of the new administration, twenty
ona
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WISCONSIN,.

Altoona Post, No. 107, was organized at
Aresa, Wis, on the evening of the 9TH inst,
with eighteen charter members, by Commander
A. P. Clayton, of Henry Dillon Post, of Lone
Rock. The new Post starts out with the fol-
lowing officers in command: Commander, W.
c. Metfert; s. v c., E. G. Yillemonte; ]. Y. c.,
E. A. Blynn; Surgeon, L. Holcomb; Chaplain,
A. Piukerton; @. NJ, NJ. D. Peavy; 0. D., G.
Hoffman; o. G., o. Gunderson; Adj't, J. r..
Mabbott. On Sunday evening, the 9th inst,
Commander Clayton instituted Post No. los,
near Richland Center it being the eleventh
Post in Richland county.
Comrade G. II. Monish Black River Falls,
Wis, writes that William Moore Post, No. 90,
has been established at that place with fifty
charter members and twenty three recruits
waiting to be mustered in. Its prospects are
excellent.
Comrade Andrew Wing, Neillsville, Wis,
writes that Charles G. Bacon Post, No. As, of
that place, is in a prosperous condition. 1t
attended the Campfire of Ellsworth Post at
Merrillon on the 11th inst
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CALIFORNIA.

George H. Thomas Post, G. A. r., gave re-
ception to General Sherman on the evening of
September 5, at San Francisco At s o'clock p
committee, consisting of Generals John F. Mil
Ter, w. Ell. T.. Barnes, w. l.. Elliott, and Colo
nes w. r. Smedberg and I. H. Goodman, con-
Quoted the distinguished guest from his hotel
TO the hall, where the comrades of the Post had
assembled to greet him. General Sherman
was introduced by Senator Miller, after which
an address of welcome was delivered by GEN.
eral Barnes. In response, the guest of the
evening General Sherman) delivered most
feeling address, in which he highly compli-
mented the members of that Post The GEN
eral was frequently interrupted by applause
After song by the Posts quartette, General
Schofeld made few remarks and was followed
by Senator Miller. A recess was then taken,
during which the comrades sang marching
Through Georgia" Leave was then taken Of
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Roster Of Reunions.

Sept. 20-21.--Tenth Ind. battery, Fowler, Ind;
FOrtieth Indiana, Fowler, Ind; Tenth Illinois
cavalry, Springfield III. old soldiers of JEFF
ferson county, Kansas, Winchester, Kan.
20 20-22-Southeastern Ohio soldiers and sail
ors' Reunion, Logan, o.
24.-Durrells tRinggoldl battery, Reading,
Pa; soldiers and sailors Reunion, Fort Scott,
Kan.
25.-Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserve, Blairs-
vile, Pa. One Hundred and Thirty
n. Y. V. l., Ithaca, n. Y.
2526:-Forty seventh Indiana Y. l., North
Manchester, Ind. soldiers OF Randolph county,
H., Sparta, H.; soldiers Reunion, Beattyyille,
KY.
527.-Southwestern Iowa and Northwest
ern Missouri Veteran Association, Union and
Confederate soldiers, Marysville, Mo-
26-FOurth Illinois v. G., Chicago, Ill.,
Twenty-ffth Massachusetts,, Worcester, Mass;
Seventh and Eighth Iowa V. l., Oskaloosa, Ia
26-27-Croeker's Iowa brigade Eleventh,
Thirteenth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa as
Cedar Rapids Ia.
27-Seyenteenth Kentucky V. T., Hartford,
KY; Seventh and Eighth Iowa v. l., 0ssa-
loosa, Ia; Twelfth New Hampshire, Ashland,
N H.; Eleventh Pennsylvania, Erie, Pa
29.-National Convention, Union Veteran
Army, Philadelphia. Pa.
October 14.-SOldiers' Encampment, Mercer
Pa.
2-SoIdiers' Reunion, Ellsworth, Kan.
2-5.-Post No. ia, Warsaw, Ind.
3.-Soldiers' Reunion, BrOwnstOwn, Ind.
34-Nineteenth Iowa, KeOkuk, Iowa; Nine
teenth Indiana battery and One Hundred and
First Indiana v. l., Noblesville. Ind.
3-5-Third Iowa cavalry, keokuk, Ia.
Accompany A, Forty-third o. w. BellaiFe,
o.. Seventy-sixth New York V. L. GrotOn,
Thompkins county, N. X.
4-5.-Seventh Indiana cavalry, Portland,
Ind.
4-6.-Soldiers' Reunion, Baxter Springs, Kan.
5.-First New York cavalry, BinghantOn,
NY.
6.-Fifty-ninth o. vi, Batavia, o.; Thirty
fourth Indiana, BlufIton, Ind.
IO-1L-Fifth Indiana cavalry, Indianapolis,
Ind.
n.-Eighth Kansas v. J., Leavenworths
Kan.
-Ninety-ffth P. v. l., Germantown, Pa
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
MISSOURI.

The Hooker Post Campfire on the 18th inst.
at Cameron, Mo-, was brilliant success in
every particular. The music by the Cameron
orchestra, a solo by Mrs. f. j. Woodwards, and
a recitation by Miss BERTHE Rogers were highly
applauded An address by the Rev. W. IL.
Wilton was very eloquent and instructive.
applied to the purchase of banner and flag
for Hooker Post.
Comrade A. L. Mcbride, Butler Mo-, writes
that Bates county Post, No. 5S, which was or
ganized last January, now numbers seventy
seven members, with several applications on
file.
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
MICHIGAN.

Comrade D. r. Smith, of Coldwater, Mich,
writes us that Butterworth Post, No. 100, OF
that place, now has a membership of 100 com
rades, and mastering recruits at every meet
ing. The following are the officers: Com
mander, Judge N A. Reynolds; S. V. c., f. D.
Newberry; J. V. c., r. F. Parker; Adj't, G. B.
Tomkins; o. d., r. G. Chandler; Chaplain, A..
Milns; o. g. F. Eaton; Q. NJ, A. j. Hanna;
O. NJ. S., S. Birdsal.
Conlrade Lyman A. sayles, of Lowell, Mich,
writes us that Joseph Wilson Post. No. 81, OF
that place, which was organized on the 18th OF
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
NEW MEXICO.

Comrade ]. J. Fitzgerald, Commander of Post
No. /, Las Vegas, n. NJ, writes that the Post
now numbers 100 members. 1t holds two
meetings each month for muster-in, one meet
ing for general business. and one social meeting.
1t has a large hall, handsomely decorated, and
on the social nights there is speeehmaking and
songs, followed up by a lunch, and winding up
with hop.
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COLORADO.

Farragut Post, G. A. r., Denver, proposed to
pay the Encampment deficit by an assessment
of $40 on each Grand Army member in Colo
rado. The proposition was promptly vetoed by
Department Commander Stimson, who feels
Denver.
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
OREGON.

Comrade S. T. Ulm, Union Oregon, writes
US that Major NJ. G. Athey. of Oregon City,
recently mustered Preston Post, No. IS, at
Union, with the following officers: Commander,
+. W. Young S. V, C., S. I. Ulm; J. V. G., S.
Haynes; O. NJ, A. Goodboot; Surgeon, VIM.
Young; Chaplain, W. Hathaway; o. d., Geo.
Oberst; o. G., G. C. Cofinberry Adj't, George
Heininger; S. NJ, D. w. White.
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON THURSDAY

General Sherman, who was conducted to his
hotel by the escort committee
Comrade B. G. Bellamy Livermore, CAL,
writes that Lou Morris Post No. AZ, of that
place, now numbers about twenty-five NOM
bers, and although comrades are not as plenti-
ful in that locality rs in Eastern States they
are equally enthusiastic.
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October, 1882, with thirty-one charter mem
bers now has over seventy, and is in a flour
ishing condition.
Comrade C. G. Ward, Ludington Mich, writes
that the Post at that place now has ninety
members in good standing and will increase
its membership during the winter.
Miss C. c., Fentonville, Mich, writes rs that
Colonel Fenton Post No 81, of that place. now
numbers tifty-fve members, and is steadily in
creasing under the lead of Commander Horton.
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
DAKOTA.

J. S. Bradbury. Lake Preston, Dakota, writes
that THE TRIBUNE has ''another burden to
bear" A new Grand Army Post is to be estab-
lshed at that place, with twenty five charter
members,-all on account of THE TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
NEW JERSEY.

Comrade G. " Bristed, Adjutant of G. K.
Warren Post, No. y, New Egypt, n. j., writes
us that, although they are only ten months old,
they have membership of fifty comrades, and
adding recruits at every meeting.
The National tribune., 1883-09-20
CONNECTICUT.

Commander g. L. Andrews, Palmer Post
No 30, West Winsted, Conn writes that Pal
mer Post, of that place, has gained over 100
per cent in membership during the last nine
months.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-11

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