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The National tribune., 1883-09-13
OHIO.

A memorial service was held at the church
IN RaysVille, Ohio, Saturday, September 1st, by
Lieutenant Feller Post, 195, G.. A. R. in mem
ory of Joseph Truman, who served in the
Fifty eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was
at the time of his death member of the q. A.
K. His health had been failing for number
OF years, and during the past eight months had
been unable to labor, declining gradually day
after day until the battle of life closed. The
ceremony at the church was grandly impress
sive. Fifty-two comrades of the G. A. r.
marched from their hall to the church, where
the Rev. Mccormick delivered the address
Commander J. ]. DeFigh, of J. r. Dixon Post,
Londonderry assisted in the exercises of the
day. Sergeant Reed Post, of Macarthur, was
represented.
J. c. Mccoy Post, G.. A. r., of Columbus,
Ohio, had public Campfire in the city hall
on the evening of the 9th inst The hall was
arranged to represent lodge room, the several
officers being stationed around the room in
regular order, the audience being seated around
an open square in the center The features OF
the evening were addresses by Hon. D. A Hol-
lingsworth, Z. c. Beach, and ]. L. Wray, with
odes and popular songs by the G.. A. L. glee
club. Short talks were also made by Hon.
George X. Nash, DR.. Babbitt, F. C. Hensel, n
B. Abbott, M. Hahn, Henry O'Kane, j. K.
Brown, Rev. j. G.. Jackson, Sr Rev. Edward
Anderson, and others.
Comrade George c. Jenkins, Adjutant, John
Bell Post, No. 119, Washington C. H., Ohio,
writes rs that o. G. Sherwin Post, No. 800, was
organized at Westboro, Clinton county. Ohio,
August Both, with twenty-eight charter mem
hers, by District Mastering Officer Thomas J.
Lindsey The following officers were elected
and installed: Commander, s. g. Holiday: S.
V. c., ]. d. Moon; j Y. c., L. B. Whitaker;
Adj't, VIM. Hoclzet; Chaplain, Frank Hilder-
brant; o. D., @. G. Donaho; Q. NJ, Jerry t.
jackson; Surgeon, B. G. Birely o. c., George
Martin; S. NJ, I'll. Little; @. NJ. s, Irwin
Moon.
Comrade E. R. Phillips, New Carlisle, Ohio,
to whom we sent blank application for Post
charter, writes US that thirty-seyen signatures
were obtained and the Post was duly organized
by the Commander of Mitche Post, of Spring
field, Ohio. 1t is now in good working order
The National tribune., 1883-09-13

how to organize Post, will make the follow
ing brief statement for their benefit
General JAS c. Niche was appointed PFoyi-
sional Department Commander of Kentucky by
Commander n-Chief Merrill. He assumed
command in September 1892 After much
letter-writing he found three Posts in existence
and working order, viz, General JAS s. Jack
son, 0wenshoro, VIM. Nelson, Newport, Jas 4.
Garfield, Coyington, the last two he had or
ganlzed and mustered under the Department
OF Ohio. He then went to work with that in
domitable will aud energy which is character
istic OF him, and by the following January had
sufficient Posts to organiZea a permanent De-
partinent. The Encampment was called for
10Th and 18th of January; it was well attended,
and great deal OF enthusiasm was manifested
General Niche was unanimously chosen De-
partment Commander for 1883. The Depart.
ment of Kentucky now consists of seventeen
Posts, located as follows: Newport. Covngton
Owe1sboro, Hartford, FALMOUTH, Louisville.
GTeenevilie. Leitchtield, Concord Fordsville
Maysyille, Ashland, DanyiTle Vanceburg, Day-
ton, and applications now in from Scottsville
and Cloyerport. | will say to the soldiers of
Kentucky, If you wait until the sentiment of
your immediate neighborhood encourages and
sustains you in building up the c. a. r., you
will never have a Post. The sentiment of your
State is too evenly divided between Union and
Confederate soldiers. You know you are right
"i'o soN wiz h'tfo W 30 +Iletu 10 snow the
good this organization does, will give the fol-
lowing pointers: The first Reunion of old SOL
dlers in that section since the war, was held
under the auspices of Captain Preston Morton,
Post No. 4, of Hartford The Post at Fords-
vile (The Baekwoods Rifemen Post, as it is
called, is so interested in the cause as to in
vest in q church with an acre of ground for
Post purposes. | could give many pathetic in
eidents received in letters, why Post is named
after such comrade, &C.; others breathing forth
as much fire and patriotism as was extant
in 1861.
We have in our Department a circular in card
torn explaining the objects, aims, Sc, of the
o. a. r.; also how a Post can be organized This
we send to the address of any old soldier who
applies, or whose name is sent us
We will take great pleasure in furnishing
these to all the old soldiers of Kentucky desir-
ing the information
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
NEW YORK.

Our correspondent x +" writes us that Jud-
son Fitzpatrick Post, No. 143, of New York, by
invitation of Department Commander Fielder,
visited the Encampment of the Department of
New Jersey on Friday, September z. The Post
paraded in uniform, under command of Com
mander W. c. Redd, with ivc officers and
thirty comrades, many being prevented by
business from attending who desired to take
part in the pleasures of the day Upon arriy-
ing at Camp Olden," the Post was received by
Commander Fielder with hearty words Of well
come, and assigned to quarters for the day,
which were speedily decorated with the hand
some national and Post colors of which Kill
patrick Post is SO proud. In the afternoon,
after the army rations had been fully discussed,
the Post paraded in the review given to the
Commander-in-Chie who soon after made the
personal acquaintance of nearly every comrade
of the Post, and promised in the near future to
pay them a fraternal visit. The boys are
looking forward to a grand good time. Infor-
nation has been received that the remains of
General Fitzpatrick will soon be sent home from
Chill. when this Post proposes to escort the re-
mains to their last resting place III his own
New Jersey.
The Grand Army encampment at Johnsons
Grove Cuba, n. Y, during the latter part of
August, was a grand success. Among the many
distinguished persons present We're Department
Commander Gen. j. A. Reynolds of Rochester,
and the following members of his staff: j. A.
Arlington, Adjutant- General w. w. Robacher,
Chief mastering Officer; M. FL. Smith, Quarter
master; J. B. Mcintyre, Medical Director. The
following Posts were represented: Bartle Post,
of Cuba; Thorpe Post, of Belfast, forty men;
Vessels Post, of Portville, forty men; Maxon
Post, Richburg Hakes Post, Scio, twenty men;
Dexter Post, Wellsville, ten men; with repre-
sentatives of Bayard Post, Olean and oters.
Jesse Baboock, late of company H, Third
New York light artillery, died at the Soldiers
Home, Bath. n. Y. on the 3lst ult, of dropsy
with asthma, aged go years. He formerly re-
sided i'll Weedsport, N. Y. His remains were
buried on Saturday afternoon, September /,
Rev. Z. E. Chambers, ID. d., officiating. He was
admitted to the Home August q, and lived but
three days.
Comrade E. B. Kenyon writes us that Albert
NJ. Cook Post, G. A. r. of Greenwich, N. Y,
has been invited to participate in the second
annual meeting of the Saratoga County Vet
erans' Association, which will be held at
Schuylerville, Wednesday, 0etober17.
Comrade Stephen J. Cooke, Findley's Lake,
n. Y, who sends us two new subscribers, writes
that new Post is about being organized at that
place, with between thirty and forty charter
members.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
MARYLAND.

Admiral John Rogers Post, No. %, of Havre-
de-Grace, Nd gave an entertainment for three
days last week. The features OF the entertain
ment were varied, including a fair tournament,
baseball matches, boat races, fishing excur-
sions and other diversions On the night of
the 4th inst. ball was given, at which about
1000 persons were present. About 5000 per-
sons were present on the 6th including visit
ing Posts from Delaware and Pennsylvania.
From Maryland there was Department Com
mander John III. Suter and his entire staff and
Wilson Post No /, of Baltimore, Commander
George w. Johnson, 175 men, band and drum
corps; also a portion of Dushane Post, No. g.
of Baltimore. Colonel Robert S. Rodgers, of
Rodgers Post, was in command of the process
sion. The parade was headed by Admiral John
Rodgers Post. There was plenty of lively mu-
sic and enthusiasm as the pageant moved
through the decorated streets of the town.
Ellsworth Camp, No. l, Baltimore, Sons of Vet
erans, Captain L. V. 0ber was also present
The line was dismissed at Camp Beath, near
the City Park, at the confluence of the SuSque-
hanna River and Chesapeake Bay. Lines of
tents dotted the sward, and each Post had its
own headquarters. One OF the striking fea-
lures of the Encampment was tournament in
large field on the outskirts of the town, where
5000 people or more gathered. A grand stand,
with canvas cover, which had been erected for
the ladies, gave way. The screams were fear
ful and the confusion beyond description.
Those in other parts of fairgrounds rushed en-
masse to the struggling pile on the ground, and
some of the knights even rode their horses up
to the scene of the disaster. Men about the
margin of the mass of people on the ground
begged and motioned for the crowd to keep
back, but it was some time before anything
like order could be restored. Strange TO say,
no one was killed and no one is known to have
been seriously injured.
At Baltimore, on Sunday last, the 'Old De-
fenders" (" of the war of 1912, six in number,
attended divine service at the Broadway III. L.
Church, in commenloration of the anniversary
of the battle of North Point. They met in
front of the City Hall, and rode to the church
in two carriages, escorted by seventy-fve MEM
bers of Wilson Post, No. Z. G. A. r., in charge
of Post Commander Geo. W. johnson. At the
church q crowd awaited the arrival of the old
gentlemen, who were each escorted into the
edifce by Grand Army man on either side.
They, with the members of Wilson Post. occu-
pied seats in the front center of the church.
Services were conducted by the pastor Rev. G.
Herbert Richardson, who preached from 31st
verse, 40th chapter, of the Prophecy of Isaiah:
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew
their strength" &c.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
KANSAS.

Comrade E. P. Diehl, Olathe, Kan writes us
that on invitation of I'll. X. Dovendorf, A A.
c., Department of Kansas, he visited Post No.
III, at Paola, on Saturday evening September
/, in company with Assistant Quartermaster
General Murdock and Comrade Sloeum The
visitors We're entertained in royaI style and en-
joyed themselves very much. They found Post
No. III in excellent working order, with a
membership of 230 comrades. Comrade Diehl
also writes that Ladies' Auxiliary to Frank
lin Post, No. 6S, of Olathe, is TO be organized.
and a charter has been applied for.
Comrade John S. Shirley, East Wolf. Russell
county, Kan, who was wounded at Columbus
Ca, April 16 1865, and was left in care of Sur
geon kirksey, OF tho principal rebel hospital at
Columbus. and as well cared for rs possible by
him under the circumstances, would like TO
know whether he is still alive and where ne
lives, IN order that he may write and thank
him for the kindness with which he was treated.
Comrade Shirley is now a pensioner on account
OF the wounds he received IN that fight.
Comrade H. P. Woodward, wamego, Kan,
writes US that the Reunion of the soldiers and
sailors of Pottawatomie county, under the au-
spices of the G.. A. r. at that place, on August
30 and 80, was grand success. Senator Plumb
delivered an eloquent Grafton on the second
day, which was enthusiastically received by
the large audience III attendance.
=Comrade John s. Shirley, East Wolf Kan,
writes that there are good many old soldiers
IN Russell county, nearly all OF whom are mem
bers of the G. A. Il. There is fourishing
Post at Bunker Hill, one at Russell, the county
seat, and another at Lura-
Comrade Adam Perry, Burton, Kan, writes
US that Farragut Post, No. 81, of that place,
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
MICHIGAN.

A eomTade at Grand Ledge, Mich, writes,
under date of September 8 The Earl Halbert
Post, g. A. f.. No los, of this village, has lust
closed one of the most pleasant gatherings ever
convened here, and to-day the smOldering en-
beTs of their deserted Campfire reminds us of
the many that are being kindled all over the
country, and around which are gathering a
Nations patriots This Post was organized
here late last spring, and was almost immedi-
ately thereafter equipped and uniformed in
handsome manner. For some time the bows
have been looking forward to the first Camp
fire, and all that could be done was well done
by Commander Holmes and his able assistants
to make, it n success. The following Posts were
in attendance: Lansing Williamson, DanyilIe
Cortland, and Hoytville. The best of order
prevailed, and with speeches, songs and stories,
each one present felt, doubtless, that the
trials and suferings of the past were not all in
vain.
Comrade A. NJ Holt, Chief Mastering Officer.
writes from Detroit, Mich, as follows: went
to Milford Monday, September 8 and mustered
q Post to be known rs lie Farour Post, No Isl,
with tWenty-seven charter members and the
following officers: Commander, A. E. Mathers;
S. V. c., w. Crawford J. v c., Thomas Cal
hOun; Q. W., A. Y. Austin; Surg, Robert
Johnson; o. D., Lyman Cate; o. G., G.. w.
Downs; Chaplain, James Rowe; Adj't, L. An
drews; S. NJ, G. Lamphier; @. NJ. s., F.
Tower.
Comrade NJ. A. Abbott. Cassapolis, Mich.
writes us that Albert Anderson Post, of that
place, which was mustered ON the 9TH of July,
now numbers forty-one comrades, with three
applications on file.
Conrade NJ. G. Sharpee, Salt River, Mich,
writes that a soldiers picnic is to be held at
Mt. Pleasant September 10, where new Post
with 100 charter members is to be mustered
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
TENNESSEE.

The boom in the Department of Tennessee
promises big results. Provisional Department
Commander Edward S. jones writes us from
Nashville under date of September 7th as fol-
lows 1have just returned from East Tennessee
On Monday, September 3d. I mustered g. A
r. Post at Greeneville, Greene county, upon
q TRIBUNE application, thirty-seven comrades
answered the roll call and the following officers
were elected and installed. (The name adopted
was Burnside Post, No. 81: Commander, Alex
ander B. Wilson; S. V. c., Abner L. Frazier;
J. Y. c. James T. Kirk; o. d., Lafayette w.
Upton o. G., James w. Mccoy; Chap, A. j.
Alexander; Surg, Isaac o. HarreH; @. NJ.
Alexander W. Carter; Adi't, John Bohamon !:
S. NJ, Chas. w. Piper; @. NJ. s., Laborn W.
McInturf On Wednesday, September 5th,
mustered G. A. X. Post at cambridge, Jeffer-
son county. Fourteen comrades answered roll
call, and the following officers were elected and
installed, namely: Commander, James s.
Fain S. V. c., Alexander Eezel j. V. c.,
John Scartell; O. d. Christopher c. Shrader ;
o. G., Marshall w. McSpadden; Chap, Thos j.
Brimer; Surg, Henry II. Burchfel; Q. NJ,
Andrew M. Moore; Adj't, VIM. b. McSpadden !;
@. M. S.. John W. Carter; S. NJ, Porter Dalton.
The name adopted is Sanders Post, No 9. We now
have sufficient Posts for the formation of per-
manent Department, and steps will be taken
to have the same effected. | find great interest
manifested by the old soldiers of Tennessee,
and with proper efforts there should be no rea-
son why Posts could not be established in every
county of the State.
Comrade j. F. Kirk, Greeneville, Tenn,
writes US that Burnside Post No. s, was mus
tered at that place recently with thirty-seven
charter members. The following are the Off
GERS: Commander, A. B. Wilson; s. " c., A. j.
Frazier. j. v O., j. 4. Kirk; o. d., L. w.
Upton; o. G., ]. w. Mccoy; Q. NJ, A. w.
Carter; Surgeon, l. o. Harrell Chaplain, A.
j. Alexander.
The Greenville Herald, in speaking of the
organization of the Post, says: The success of
the Post will depend on the individual exer-
tions of the members. There are several hun
dred ex-Federal soldiers in Greene county,
and it is but right and proper that there should
be common bond of union between them
Such has been the case in all previous wars
There is mistaken idea promulgated by some
who are too ignorant to know and too much
preiudieed to learn the true object of the or
ganization that it is political organization.
Such is not the case, and here, as elsewhere, it
is composed of members of all political parties
Nor is the organization intended to perpetuate
any of the bitterness engendered by the war;
The kindness and courtesies shown the mill
tary companies of the South ON their recent
visits East has shown that the most social and
friendly relations are sought, and this, we are
sure, will be the aim of the organization here
after.p
The National tribune., 1883-09-13

Camp-fres. VIM. Thompson Post, No III, of
Tower City, at special meeting on the even
ing of August Goth passed a series of resolu-
tions condemniug the writer Of the article and
also the publisher Of the paper. and that the
comrades of the Post win use all honorable
means to induce all comrades of the Grand
Army of the Republic to sever all connection
ina business way, as far IS possible, with the
editor and proprietor of the Fajey Echo.
Goodrich Post, No %, G. A. R., Danvil1e.
Pa, in conjunction with o committee of citi-
Zens of that place have sent out invitations 10
the various Posts Of Schuylkill, Luzerne, Co
lumbia, Carbon, Dauphin, Northumberland,
Montour, Union, and Lyeoming counties to
participate with them in celebrating Grand
Army Day next month. Some forty organi-
zations have already accepted the invitation
street parade viii be the feature of the
morning, followed by a public banquet. In
the evening an entertainment viii be given in
the opera house.
General Zook Post, No H. of Norristown,
Pa, has decided to hold Campfire and
series of entertainments each month during
the fall and winter. This Post also sent COM
mittee to the Montgomery county almshouse to
look after the sixteen soldiers quartered there,
and report but four of the number as being
eligible for admission to Soldiers Homes, the
balance having incurred their disabilities since
the war.
Robinson Post, No. 20, G. A. R., Hazleton,
Pa, sent one of the largest delegations to the
Gettysburg Encampment that went from any
part of the State. The members brought hcme
with them, to keep with the other property OF
the Post, box filled with relics of the battle
field, such as shot, shell, or fragments Of shell.
Comrade VIM. Baker, of the famous Bucktail
regiment, has been nominated for the office of
sheriff by the Republicans OF Chester county,
Pa.
]. w. Rapp soldier of the late war, COM
mitted suicide by hanging at Broad Axe, Mont
gomery county, Pa, on September lst.
On and after September 1st the G. A. r. Post
of Miffiinburgh Pa, will meet every Monday
night instead of Saturday night.
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
ILLINOIS.

The Campfire and soldiers Reunion under
the auspices of Jacob Fry Post at Roodhouse,
H., on the 9th inst, was a grand success The
first object of interest was the camp fire, which
was situated at the north end of the grounds.
1t was blazing right merrily, and over it were
boiling four monster kettles of beans, and an
other kettle OF beef, in the most approved camp
fashion, while the imported French cook kept
up stirring with a huge wooden ladle. Shortly
alter noon 1t was announced that dinner was
ready, and the veterans received their rations
consisting of regular army fare of pork, beans
and hard-tack.
After dinner the crowd assembled at the
speakers stand where they were addressed by
Colonel j. G. Winters, of Whitehall. Rev J. D.
Johnson, of Athensville, and j. w. Bush, of
MurrayYille.
After speaking was over, the crowd gave
themselves up to enjoyment.
The opera house was crowded to its utmost
capacity at night, and to many this was the
most pleasant feature of the days entertain
ment. Refreshments, consisting of ice cream,
cake, ETC., were served to everybody and the
time was pleasantly spent in the exchange of
social greetings till a little after ten, when the
dancing commenced, after which the Reunion
was brought to close.
Comrade Fred H. Marsh, Commander of
Oregon Post, Oregon, Ill., writes US that he at
tended picnic on the 25th ult., given by the
soldiers of Grand Detour. Everything was
done to make the boys have good time. Hon
Il. e. HIT was the orator of the day. Speeches
were also made by Captain Householder, E. f.
Newcomer, Comrade Kemp, Elder Rolph and
others Comrade Marsh would be pleased to
hear from any member of company E. Forty
sixth Ill.
Comrade JAS A. Ladew, Atlanta, H., writes
us that Post No. 326 was mustered at that
place recently with thirty-nine charter men,
bers by DIR. J. A. Edmiston, of Clinton, ILL.,
The officers are as follows Commander, f. j.
Fields; S. V. c., ii. G. Hawes; J. " c., Daniel
S. Gardner; Adi't, James A. Ladew; @. NJ, A.
z. West; Surgeon, w. L. Kirk; Chaplain, Jno
A. Wikle; o. d.. John w. Spindler; o. G.,
James I. Lambert; S. NJ, A. W. Chcnoweth !;
Q. NJ S., Warren l.. Jones.
James r. Telly Post, No. 304, was organized
at Tower Hill H., August 2, with the follow
ing officers: Commander, Jno e. Lane S. V.
c., Chas. Ross; j. v c.. Wm Eiler 20. NJ, A.
R. Robinson o. g., John Mcconnell; o. d.,
VIM. Brownback.
Comrade J. T. Campbell. Farmer City, ILL.,,
writes that there is lourishing Post at that
place, organized since last April, which now
numbers forty-six members.
Conrade Fl. NJ. Shepherd, Manhattan, Kan,
The National tribune., 1883-09-13
UTAH.

A veteran writes TO the Salt Lake Tribune as
follows /" The National Eneampment at its
session in Denver, representing 100000 Union
soldiers and sailors, sustained with perfect
unanimity the emphatic declaration or the
Commander-in-C Chief, that the politieo-ecclesi-
astical organization now holding political con-
troll of Utah, and seeking to obtain the balance
of political power in adjoining States and Ter
ritories, was disgoyal at heart and reasonable
in practice Recent appeals by the organ OF
the dominant party in Utah to mob violence
for the suppression of free speech and q free
press sustain the verdict of the Eneampment.
Under these circumstances, it becomes the
especial duty of every loyal soldier and sailor
10 stand shoulder 10 shoulder as comrades OF
the Grand Army in enforcing and, if need be,
in defending the object of the Order SO clearly
set forth in the above quotation. The Depart
ment of Utah has, by the addition of Idaho
and Montana to its jurisdiction, passed from
provisional to permanent institution. New
Posts should be formed and the old ones
strengthened, so that the Department repre-
sentation at the next National Eneampmens
shall speak for thousands of stalwart loyalists
who followed the stars and stripes to final and
glorious victory. The reeollections and friend
ships of army and navy life, no less than pres
sent and pressing duty call for the renewal OF
the old elbow touch as comrades of the Grand
Army of the Republic"