The National tribune., 1883-02-15
KANSAS.

William II. Lytle Post, No. 30, Fort Scott,
Kansas, had grand public installation OF OIL
GERS last month. Junior Vice Department
Commander Homer w. Pond installed the fol-
lowing comrades: Commander, w. B. Shock
ley; 5. V. c., II. c. Penicie; j. V. c., J. II.
Stanley; O. NJ, 81. Frankenburger; Chaplain,
B. Hudson; o. D., c. H. Haynes; o. G., E. A.
Blakely; Adj't, II. G. Herrick; O. u. s., L. B.
Welch; 2. s., Y. w. Sunderland; s. NJ, T. W.
Price At the conclusion of the ceremony,
Conrade Shockley invited those present to
repast prepared by the wives of the old soldiers
After few remarks by Comrade 5. S. Brinler
lotf and a prayer by Rev. Mr.. Porter, the
viands were heartily enjoyed. Then followed
short speeches by Comrades J. d. Hill, Emory,
Gen John A. Rice, Col. W. p. Pearsall Col
Nichols Of Columbus, Kan; Frank Hiatt, of
Hiattsville; II. c. Phenicie Gen. Homer B.
Pond. Frank Arnold, of Baxter Springs; Riley,
Rev. Mr.. Porter, Andy Butler, and Charles
Smith. In conclusion. a vote Of thanks was
rendered TO the ladies who got up the collation..
The Post has 10 members and drum corps Of
thirteen musicians, who are the best uniformed
In the State.
Comrade W. Lockstone Junction City, Kan,
writes US that the horse formerly owned by
Dougal, of Company H. Second Colorado cav
airy, is now owned by John E. Ross & Sons,
Crocers, Of that city, to whom he was sold in
1865, when about nine years old. He does his
work about as well as ever, but wants to 90
with every body Of troops that passes by. The
playing Of band sets him fairly wild. He was
known as :" Old Soldier"
Comrade Cal White, Clifton, Kan, writes US
that az the last meeting of Sedgwick Post, No
q, at that place, COmrade Scott was appointed
agent for The TRIBUNE, and he will soon be
heard from with long list of names. Com
Tade White wishes TO obtain tie name and
address Of the soldier boy Of the One Hundred
and Fifteenth O. V. l. who shot and killei the
rebel Captain Van Houton at Wartrace Tenn.
The following are tie officers of Fall River
Post, No. 1I2. Fall River, Greenwood county,
Kan: Commander, w. a. Winsal; S. V. C., w.
C. Dunbar J. V. c., VI. Robinson; Adi't, Will
liam Gardner Chaplain, J. Hunt; Surg, 1.
Outright; q. NJ, c. Dolson; o. D., i. Morgan /;
o. g.. -; q. n. s., a. II. Penny; S. NJ, E.
Bullock.
Comrade T. n. King, Sedan, Kan. sends us
the following list Of officers of Stone River
Post, No. "a, of that place: Commander, r. G..
Ward; S. V. C., Dan Slough; J. V. c., J. L.
Lewis; Chaplain, A. r. Newman: Q. H., J. 3.
McGil; Adit, Burton Smith; Q. g., A. c.
Hillegoss; o. D., Captain George Hurst; S.
NJ, George Clay; Q. NJ. s, James G. Brooks.
Abilene Post, No. 63, Abilene, Kan, organ
lied asst june with twenty-eight charter men,
bers now has 1872 comrades on the rolls. at a
recent meeting a committee was appointed to
ssape a movement TO establish a soldiers home
and annual Encampment grounds upon the
Fort Riley reservation.
A petition has been signed by thousands of
the old soldiers OF Kansas praying Congress to
establish Soldiers Home in that State. The
petition originated with General Lythe Post of
the Grand Army at Fort Scott.
Comrade A. Clark, Nickerson, Kan, writes
us that he has been appointed correspondent
and cauvasser for Reno Post No. So, and as
evidence OF his good wishes sends us three new
subscribers.
Comrade Joe Pym, Commander of Sedgwick
Post, No. "a, Clifton, Kansas, writes US that
Comrade Scott has been detailed to solicit sub
scriptions 10 TIE TRIBUNE.