The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-04-19
KANSAS.

son of a member of Lincoln Post No 1, of
Topeka, Kan, writes us an entertaining letter
on c. A. E. affairs. Among other things he
says: Lincoln Post was organized one year
ago the 10Th of last June, and is therefore,
hardly two years old, yet to-day it has mem
ship of over $50. Isn't that pretty good-sized
Post to be organized way out here ON the
prairies, and in so short time? Consider, too,
that two years ago there was not single Post
in the whole State, whereas now there are 165.
Is there another State in the Union that can
say as much? AS for Lincoln Post, its success
is largely due to the cooperation of the wives,
daughters, and sons OF veterans. 1t holds
social dance twice a month, which brings our
families together. Not long ago the wives of
the members of tho Post raised 500 by sub
seription, and bought a fine silk flag and pre-
sented it to the Post, Mrs. r. 2. Pay making
the presentation speech, which was responded
to by Commander III. X. Devendorf. To say il
was surprise would be putting it in a very
mild form. Not to be oatdone by their mothers,
the daughters of the Post presented it with
fine engraving of Abraham Lincoln IN beau
tiful frame. Then the sons of members fell in
line and presented them with fine eight-day
clock.
Washington county, Kansas, now has seven
Posts, with membership aggregating $50. The
first, Kearney Post, No. 8, with membership
of 90, was mustered in July s, 1873, by Com
rade Maunder, who has since that time, with
the assistance of Comrade Cox, mustered five
other Posts, and been the means of organizing
several more. Kearney Post recently gave an
entertainment by presenting The Spy of At
lanta." 1t cleared for the Post $175. The Post
is Differed as follows: Commander, T. M. Cox;
s. V. c., John E. Piekard J. V. c., ID. II.
Evans; Chaplain, j. W. Barley; Surg, James
Mahafey; Adj't, X. P. Aldrich; @. ~, Chas.
Smith o. D., Thomas Groody; o. c., w. G..
Ogden; S. NJ, E. *. Pasko; Q. N. s., G. III.
Parks.
Comrade J. B. Jones writes US that Post Com
mander l.. J. Dyke and Adjutant j. E. Watrous,
of Allison Post, No. is, mustered Post at
Central City, Anderson county, Kan, whose
organization was brought about through the
instrumentality of THE TRIBUNE. The new
Post starts out with thirteen charter members
and the following officers Commander, III. C..
Reppert; S. V. c., J. b. Jones; ]. V. c., @. II.
Lowery Chaplain, B. Bacon; O. d., c. Olinger;
@. NJ, d. Hitchcock; o. g.. d. Means; Surgeon
J. B. Jones; Adj't, J. N. Aldridge. The new
Post was named in honor of w. f. Cloud, colonel
of the Second Kansas cavalry during war time.
Comrade J. Stonehoeker, who sends US three
subscribers, writes US that Winchester Post, No.
16l, was mustered at Custer, Smith county,
Kansas, on March g. 1883, with twelve members.
The officers are: Commander, James Stone
hooker; S. V. c., Il. r. Manchester; ]. V. c.,
E. d. Cook; Adj't, Chas. w. Keys; @. NJ, S. r.
Herren; Surg.,J. J. Anderson, NJ. D.; Chaplain,
S: S. Emory; o. d., A. Gill; o. G., A, Lewis; S.
NJ, c. G. Wheeler; Q. NJ. S., j. Vins0nhaler.
The Post now has eighteen members on the roll
and four awaiting muster.
Comrade s. B. Tower who has sent us in all
twenty-seven new subscribers, writes us that
Lyndon Post No. 10, Lyndon, Kan, had q
Campfire on the 9th inst. The comrades who
had assembled in the courthouse were addressed
by Judge Graves in an admirable speech, and
he was followed by Captain Waters, of Topeka,
in a most felicitous effort. Comrade Bradford
and General Mcconnell also delivered interest
ing addresses. An adjournment was then
made to the Post hall, where songs, reminis-
eences and good repast filed up pleasant
evening.
Comrade Fl. Devendorf, A. A. G., of Topeka,
on the 9Th inst. installed the following officers
of WadsWOrth Post, No. 7, Council Grove, Kan.
Commander, f. 2. Nichols; S. Y. c., 7. X.
Johnston; j. V. O., II. e. Richter; o. D. H
c. Finney; o. c., Phil. Morse; Chaplain, Rev.
L. Armsby Surgeon. DR.. S. Carbon; Adit, J.
A. B. Spencer Q. H., S. Provine; S. NJ, J. W.
Mercer.
Comrade G. G. A. T. Dixon, who has been
selected by his comrades as TRIBUNE CORE
spoAdent, writes us that last month Comrade
futile of Salina mustered Post at Bunker
Hill, Russell county, Kan, with forty-three
ehartermembers. A Il. Thomas is Commander,
G. E. Shirckhart, @. a., and v. Hasbangh,
o. ID.
EP D. writes Us that Franklin Post, No IS,
Olathe, Kan, held It's annual Campfire on the
Both ult, which was pleasant affair. Com
rades were present from Paola, Spring Hill
and other points Comrade Hanback,, of Salina,
was among the speakers
Comrade Hiram j. Ward writes us that Post
No. SO, at Atchison, Kan, Capt S. III. Kelsey,
Commander, held their first regular meeting
ON the Goth ult. in the /. o. o. f. Hall. A
gooily number were present and five recruits,
some of whom came from distance, were
mustered.
Comrade Campbell writes US that Joe Hooker