The National tribune., 1884-06-26
KANSAS.

KANSAS.
Comrade James c. G.. Smith, Fredonia, Kan,
informs us that Phil Harvey Post, No. 9S, has
124 members in good standing, and is in a very
prosperous condition.
We are informed by Comrade j. H. Hickman
that Copeland and Goodwin Posts, of Iuka,
Kan, took leading part in Memorial Day
services there
Comrade N. w. Barnett Pleasanton, Kan,
our correspondent at Jewell Post, No. 8, of that
place, writes us that memorial services on Me-
mortal Day were held at Mound City, where
quite a number of soldiers mostly those killed
at the battle of Mine Creek, are buried The
services were largely attended by comrades OF
Jewell Post, No. 3; Montgomery Post, No. SO,
Burley Post, and the Ladies' Auxiliary. Com
radc Barnett also informs us that Jewell Post,
(of which he has twice been commander,) is in
splendid working order, and has now MEM
bership of 1876.
Comrade A. J. Sullivan, Coffeyville, Kan,
writes US that Memorial Day was duly observed
at that place by the Grand Army Post and Sons
of Veterans.
Comrade R. r. McElhnny, Wilson, Kan,
informs us that Post No. 115, of that place,
which is III prosperous condition, observed
memorial services in the usual manner on
Memorial Day.
"92," Seneca, Kan, informs us that the Posts
from Oneida, Wetmore, Corning, Axtel and
Beattie Joined with Seneca Post in the observ-
ance of Decoration Day. The attendance at
the ceremonies was very large, there being
fully 5000 people there. Comrade A. j.
Felt, the orator of the day, delivered a
splendid address. We are also indebted to
our correspondent for photograph of the new
hall of Seneca Post, which was recently con-
structed at cost of over $1,000. 1t is hand
some and commodious structure with seating
capacity of 900 is lighted with gas and has fine
set of scenes which cost $500. The photographs,
which are 8x10, and give an excellent view of
the hall, with the members of the Post and
the band standing in front, while the ladies of
the Relief Corps appear on the balcony, can be
procured for 81 each, post paid, by applying to
the quartermaster.
Colnrade John FL. Wolfe. Wellington, Kan,
informs US that the first Memorial Day services
ever held at that place was conducted on the
30th ult. under the auspices of James Shields
Post, No. 81.
Comrade E. r. Stewart, Garnett, Kan, writes
us that Decoration Day was duly observed at
that place, Gilpatric Post, of Garnett, and sew
eral visiting Posts taking part in the ceremo-
MES.
We are informed by Conrade a. A. Bowen.
Ellis, Kan, that George Ellis Post, No. III, of
that place, is in prosperous condition, having
sixty members and good Post room 30x60.
twelve stands of arms and a good drum corps.
On Memorial Day the children of Ellis marched
In the procession along with the Post to the
cemetery, where flowers were strewn on the
soldiers graves and the usual ceremonies per-
formed.
Sumter Post No. 168, of Winchester, Kan,
has adopted resolutions indorsing the recon-
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Grand Army.
At Sterling, Kan, Memorial Day was fit
tingly observed in spite of the inclement
weather-Meade Post taking an active part in
the services
Comrade E. J. Hotton Harper, Kan, writes
us that Post No. PSI, of that place. is in splen-
did running order, new names being added to
the roll at every meeting, and sends us a list
OF its officers, as follows: Commander; S. III.
McManigIe; S. v. c., B. A. Hake; J. Y. C., ].
NJ. Blooms.o. D., F. d. Schimerhorn; Adj't, E.
j. Hotton; @. NJ, w. F. Fallon; Chaplain, w.
II. Monger; o. G., w. t. Snyder.
The following is list of the officers of Lock
wood Post, No. So, of Wellsville Kan, sent us
by ". S. Broekway, of that place: Commander,
w. S. Brockway; s. " c., r. A. Pierson; ]. V.
c., w. A. Reighley; o. d.. Ed. Chambers; Adjt
James Mccormick @. NJ, E. T. Hills; Chap
S. NJ, John Batdorf: o. g., ]. C. Collins.
We are informed by Contradict E. NJ EckIey,
lola, Kan, that McCook Post, of that place,
has an active membership of 40 and is increas-
| ing in numbers at every meeting.
Comrade j. B. Labrant, Howard, Kan, writes
US that E. d. Stanton Post, No. %, of that
| place, is booming, having membership of $50;
also, that Woman's Relief Corps has been or
ganized in conjunction with Stanton Post
which has eighteen charter members.
| We are indebted TO Comrade A. C. Menor
Kirwin, Kau., for the following list of the Off
| GERS of Post No. 122, of that place: Commander
Z. w. Warner; s. v c.. w. Ell. Noll; J. Y. c.
| w. i. Ray; Surgeon, w. d. Jenkins; Chaplain
f. G. McHenry; O. d., W. T. 5. May; @. NJ.
| F. w. Agard; o. G., E. t. Wolfe; Adj't, w. J.
! Palmer; S. NJ, G. NJ. Davis; @. NJ. s., NJ
/ Fisher.
Jewell Post, No. 3, of Pleasanton, Kan. has
adopted resolutions indorsing the measures
recommended by the pension committee of the
| Grand Army.
| We are informed By Conrade Charles Dis
| brow, Clay Centre, Kan, that Memorial Day
was appropriately observed by Post No. S.
The address was delivered by Rev. J. K. Mil
ler
Comrade Tom Anderson, Wilder, Kan, write:
us that on Decoration Day Post No. 157 went
/ to Olathe and Joined with several other Posts
there in the observance of the day.
Comrade P H. Heckert, Coffeyville Kan.
| writes us that Post No. 154, of that place. OBJ
served Memorial Day for the first time thi:
year, and that the exercises were a complete
! success.
Comrade r. P. MeGregor, Baxter Springs
Kan, informs US that Memorial Day was OBJ
served there by Baxter, Galena, Webb City
/ Cherokee, Stanley and many other Posts, and
that the day was more generally observed thar
/ ever before The Womans Relief Corps o
Baxter Springs, Galena, Columbus and Chero
kee also assisted in the ceremonies. Judge
Webb was the orator of the occasion.
NEBRASKA.