The National tribune., 1883-09-27
OHIO.

The Grand Army Campfire at Sunbnry,
Ohio. on the Goth lust, though not success
financially, owing to the inclement weather,
was. nevertheless. most delightful social
NEE ting. The exercises of the lay were: Adj
dress of welcome by Rev. NJ. Herrod, Chaplain
OF l.. A. Myers Post, No 25!, Grand Army of
the Republic, of Sunbury; response by Adju-
tant-General Lanning, of McCoy Post Short
aud appropriate speeches were made by
the following gentlemen: Mr.. Bancroft, of
Columbus: Mr.. Axline. of Columbus; Prof. ID.
ID. Woodmansee, of the Suubury high school.
General John Beatty, of Columbus, WAS the
orator of the day. A pleasing feature of the
day was the presentation of a handsome silk
banner 20 l.. A. Myer Post by the wives of the
members. The presentation speech was made
by Miss Irene K. Armstrong. and responded
TO by haplain Herrod, of the Post During
the afternoon sham battle was fought between
a company Of the Seventeenth regiment, o. n.
g., OF Mt. Vernon, and members of l.. 4. Myers
Post. The young fellows OF the D. n. &. were
too much for the old boys of the Grand Army,
capturing the boys and piece OF artillery
which they were manning. During the even
ing the boys and their wives tipped the light
fantastic toe.
District Mastering Officer FL. L. Korte, as
sisted by f. j. Van Horne and comrades IRON
Kelly Post, of Corning; Talbot Post, OF Soner-
set; Free Post, of shawnee; Hill Post. OF
Straitsvile, and Axiine Post, of Roscviie, re-
Gently instituted John w. Fowler Post, at New
Lexington, with sixty three charter members.
The following officers were elected and in
stalled Commander, I. J. Smith; S. V. C.,
John w. Free; j. V. C., L. j. Sheppard; Adj t,
A. b. King; @. NJ; j. Welland; Surg, A. Rich
ards; Chaplain. d. NJ Ray; @. d.. w. b. Denny;
o. g., A. j. Cnrran; S. M., NJ. Il. Stowe; Q. III.
S., Samuel Hadden.
Comrade Geo W. Reid, of South Bloomins-
vile, Ohio, writes us that Chilcoat Post, No.
800, of that place, which was organized March
3, 1853 is now in iiourishng condition, num-
bering sixty weight comrades, and is still grow
ing at every meeting. He would be glad To
hear from any of the new recruits who were
transferred to company A, One Hundred and
Fourteenth o. v l., either by letter or through
THE TRIBUNE.
Comrade Allen F. Fetch, Columbus, Ohio,
writes us that the membership of the society
of Disabled Soldiers of Ohio. oil which he is
secretary, is steadily increasing. Efforts will
soon be put forth TO effect q thorough organi-
cation of every township, county and city into
| societies auxiliary To the state society, with
the necessary mechanism for relieving the
necessities OF disabled soldiers
Wellington Blain Post No. ZIG, G. A. R.,
Metamora. Ohio, viii hold a grand Campfire
| this evening for the benefit of the Post Hon
| l.. Nj. Murphey, WauSconS excellent mayor,
will make an address, and Mrs Rebecca Steed-
man McCann will recite appropriate war poems
| On the 18th inst Keller Post G. A r., held
a picnic and Campfire at Bucyrus Ohio, which
were most pleasant and successful. Hon. John
| C.. Lee delivered an eloquent address The
proceedings were varied with music speeches
| stories, games and dancing.
Comrade Daniel j. Baur, of Madison, Ohio,
writes US that q. A. r. Post has been organ
members and there are bright prospects of a
| large increase of membership.
Groce Post, No. 156, G. A. R., of Circ!eville
/ Ohio, mustered in three members on Tuesday
| evening, September lIth, aud also accepted an
| invitation to attend the soldiers Reunion at
Ironton, Ohio
Comrade A. d. Launder, GAINESVILLE, Ohio
writes that Hazlitt Post of that place, mus
| tered eleven new recruits at its last meeting
| Ii meets on the second and fourth Monday OF
each month.
Comrade R. ". Bone Belmont, o. writes that
| three weeks ago he raised sixteen new recruits
| for Hiles Post No 20, of Barnsville, and was
mustered in with them-a splendid record.
Fowler Post G. A. R., was organized at New
| Lexington, Ohio, Wednesday evening, Septem.
Der 18th, with large membership.
The members of the Eighty fourth Ohio reg
| iment held their annual Reunion at Dublin
Ohio, September GOTH
Bishop Post, Defiance, Ohio has arranged
| sham battle to take place tomorrow. Other
Posts will participate.