davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
MISSOURI.

Comrade J. E. Galloway, Ravanna, Missouri
writes us that for the first time in the history
of Mercer county the Both nit. was observed as
Decoration Day. Rousseau Post, No. so, direct
ing the ceremonies. DR.. Folmsbee, of Gallatin,
Mo-, was the orator of the day.
"H L. IT, Carl Junction, No. informs us
that Cameron Garrett Post, No. lis, of that
place, which is in very prosperous condition,
is named after Cameron Garrett, private of
the I'd Kansas battery, who was killed by
bushwhackers at Sherwood, Mo-, May Is, 1863
Comrade A. Hubs, Mounds, Mo-, writes as
follows H. l.. Tillotson, commander of Post
No. 26, Nevada Mo-, with about fifteen COM
radcs, mustered w. FL. L. Wallace Post, No.
1T. at this place last Friday night, the 18th
inst, with nineteen charter members The
following officers were elected and installed !:
Commander, Charles M. Barry; S. V. c., VIM.
T. Phillips; J. Y. c., w. Hitler; AdIt, H. J.
Collier; @. NJ, A. Hubbs; Surgeon, w. W.
Wheelock Chaplain. F. Aultman; o. D., John
A. Chester; o. G., Charles S. Wilson; S. NJ, S..
Brockman; @. NJ. s.. w. ID. III. Francis.
We are informed by Comrade Joseph Van
doloh, Kahoka, No., that VIM Mckee Post,
which was organized at that place last August
with thirty-fiye charter members, has now
ninety, with the prospect of a large increase
Comrade Vandoloh also sends us the following
list of officers Commander, Joseph Vandoloh !;
S. v. c., VIM Owens; j. V. c., Wright Beck
worth Surgeon DIR. Samuel Neeper; Chaplain,
Rev. J. M. Gaiser; o. d., Joe B. SAMSON; o. e.,
g. N. SAMSON; Adj't y. w. Dowell; @. NJ,
Geo. Rancher; S. NJ, Robt. Hume; Q, NJ S., w.
ID. Moore.
We are informed by Comrade A. W. Sawyer,
Arbela, Mo-, that Thomas Weber Post No. 154,
of that place, a little over two months old has
thirty-eight members, with twelve applications
on file and that on Decoration Day it marched
to Hickory Grove cemetery, followed by more
than thousand people, to decorate the soldiers
graves, on which occasion Captain William T.
Rays, of Memphis, delivered most able
address.
Comrade A. B. Mills, past commander of Ben
Loan Post, No. 49, Kingston, Mo-, mustered in
Jesse III. Moore Post, No. 168, at Elk Grove,
Mo-, May 81, with eighteen charter members
and the following officers: Commander, w. S.
Dean; S. v. c., Jacob Phillips; ]. v. c., S. R.
Bay; Surgeon, H. w. Riegle; Adj't, S. s. KEGS
| ter; Chaplain, d. c. Feese; 0. D.. w. G. Lyons
| @. H., Henry Eichler; o. g., j. X. Strosinder
| @. NJ s.. L. F. Mormon; S. NJ, c. B. Hale.
We are informed by Comrade Geo. Yuncker
Macon, No., that Decoration Day was appro.
! priately observed by F. A. Jones Post, No. 23
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
MINNESOTA.

The executive committee to make prepara-
tons for the National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, beginning at
Minneapolis on July %, has made elaborate
arrangements. The programme has been
changed in some respects. postponement of
the parade from Tuesday, July %, to Wednes-
day morning, July %, is rendered necessary,
owing tc the inability of many delegations to
reach the city on Tuesday evening. The speeches
of welcome, response, Campfire &C., will prop
ably take place at the fair grounds on Tuesday
evening. The fair grounds will be used for
the camp and electric lights are being put in
to illuminate them thoroughly. Ten thousand
tents have been provided. The programme is
as follows:
Monday-Reception of delegates firing salutes of
artillery upon the arrival of trains the Manitoba
or Milwaukee and st. Paul Roads, assignment to
quarters and musical escorts fol. arrivals.
DISQUALIFICATION at the City Hall by the
Mayor, Governor Hubbard and others; reception
and Campfire at the fair grounds, with five
minutes speeches by prominent visitors; recitation
of poem by Mrs. Sherwood. of Toledo, &c.
Wednesday-Grand parade horse races foot
races ten-mile race by ladies racing horses,
dress parade, fireworks by the Topeka Flambeau
Club
Thursday-Base ball, foot races, exhibition by
fire steamers, hook and ladder companies, dress
parade.
Friday-Turner Society athletic sports bicycle
riding, trotting match band concert at the stand
by all the bands present.
Ex-Governor Pillsbury offered the use of the
Coliseum free of charge. Among the many
distinguished gentlemen expected to be at Min
neapolis during the Encampment are Generals
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Logan, Slocum, Nc
Clcllan, Rosecrans and A. J. Smith
From Comradc George Hays, ST. Charles,
Mimi, we have the following roster Of the Off
GERS of Henry Morton Post, No. 81, of that
place: Commander, Captain S. E. McElhany; S.
V. c., ]. L. Blair; ]. V. c., George Hays; Adj't
A. o. Adams; O. NJ, Jacob Wasum; Surgeon,
w. Hesscllgrave; Chaplain, ]. N. Miller; q. d.
George L. Wheelock: o. G., VIM. H. GROCER
s. NJ, r. N. Miller; Q. M. s., George Doty.
From Comrade D. A. Bartke we have the fol-
| lowing list of the officers of James Garfield
| Peterson; S. V. c., John Jeffers; j. " c., Geo
! w. Thacker; Adj't D. A. Bartke; @ NJ, NJ. M
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
NEBRASKA.

Decoration Day was celebrated by Veteran
Post, No. 81, of Falls City, Neb, in the most
appropriate manner. The ceremonies at the
cemetery were opened by Post Commander w.
III. FL. Myers in a few well-timed remarks,
after which the memorial services were per-
formed. One of the most pleasing incidents of
the day was the presentation by Miss Hattie
Brown, in behalf of the ladies of Falls City, of
a handsome silk flag to Veteran Post.
We are informed by Comradc J. A. Kinnear,
Edgar. Neb., that the graves of the soldiers at
that place were decorated ON Memorial Day by
comrades of the Post, the Grafton being deliv-
cred by Captain J. II. Sickle.
We are informed by Comrade a. Hardy,
Fairfield, Neb, that Decoration Day was APP
propriately observed by George c. Oliver Post,
No. 43, of that place.
"Comrade,' Aurora. Neb, informs us that
Zach Chandler Post, No. "A, of that place, has
a membership of seventy -fve and is in excel
lent working order. He also sends us the fol-
lowing list of the officers of the Post: Com
mander, A. P. Wells; S. V. c., A. N Thomas ;
J. V. c., VIM. Pernill @. NJ, Frank Myers ;
Chaplain, Rev. Tibbitts; Adj't, D. A. Scovill /;
O. D., Jerry Potter; O. G., d. E. jennings
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
INDIANA.

C. R. Burton Post. No. $50, of Mitchell, Ind,
has adopted resolutions condemning the action
of Senators Slater and Sherman in opposing the
amendment repeating the limitation clause in
the arrears of pension act offered by Senator
ingalls, to the Mexican pension bill.
From Comrade L. L. Gilpin, Portland, Ind,
we have the following: On the evening of June
Ia | mustered James B. Cartwright Post, No.
35S, at Pennville, Ind, with thirty-four charter
members. The following officers were INSTALL
ed Commander, Thomas ]. Cartwright; S.V.C.
Il. Lea; J. V. c., C. B. Saunders o. D., James
A. Starhuck; o. g., VIM Stoneburner Chap
lain, John Branstetter; Surgeon, j. NJ. Bos-
worth; @. NJ. Charles Hughes; Adj't, L. ].
Gibble; Q. M. S., Davis Riley; s. NJ, A. p.
Hughes.
By Comrade George L. Gegner, Ridgeville,
Ind, we are informed that Post was organized
at that place on the 18th ult. with twenty-five
charter members, aud that on Memorial Day it
went to Dunkirk and Red Key and assisted in
the decoration of the soldiers graves at both
places.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
Reunion Of the 18th Massachusetts,.

The comrades of the gallant Goth Massaehu-
sets regiment, accompanied by their wives and
children, held their annual Reunion at Ply
mouth, Mass, on the 18th inst. They arrived
by the regular morning train TO the number OF
about one hundred and seventy five, and, form
ing in procession in rear of the regimental as
ISOLATION flag, borne by colOr-sergeant s. c..
Wright, marched 10 Davis Hall, where lunch
was provided for them and business meeting
held, at which the following officers were
elected: President, j. III. Barnes; vice presi-
dents, S. FL. Doten, Ell. r. Sibley, A. ID. Aging,
j. NJ. Deane; secretary. s. C. Wright; corre-
spending secretary, A. P. Fisher; chaplain. E.
w. Green; surgeon, G. B. Cogswell. At noon
the veterans were carried TO the Beach by the
steamer Modoc, and at the pavilion an elegant
repast was served, to which 225 sat down.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
PENIS LVANIA.

The following letter from Headquarters of
the Department of Pennsylvania will explain
itself:
Accept thanks for your esteemed favor, inclosing
application for Post at Springfield Bradford county
The number Of this Post will be 49, gain Of thirty
seven Posts since our Department Encampment.
Pennsylvania is doing splendidly. very encourag-
ing reports being received from ali sections of the
Department. Approaching the favors received
from The TRIBUNE, am fraternaIly yours,
THos. J. STEwART, A. A. q.
We are informed by Comrade Charles A.
Engles Harrisburg, Pa, that Post No. IS, Of
that place, is booming; that Decoration Day
was appropriately observed by it, and that it
recently held an old-fashioncd Campfire,
which was very pleasant affair
Comrade c. (. Shader, Conncautville Pa,
writes us that Captain NJ. L. Stone Post, No.
374, Of that place, which has a membership OF
fifty. is in excellent working order. On Deco
ration day the comrades of the Post appeared
for the first time in their handsome new uni
FORM and attracted great deal of attention.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

The success of the New Orleans Exposition,
which opens on the 1st of December next, now
seems to be assured. As Director-General, Mr..
Burke, of the Times Democrat, has proved q
most capable executive, and he has enlisted the
interest of every branch of industry in the sue
cess of the enterprise. Recently he has estab-
lished Press Bureau in connection with the
exposition, and has placed in charge Of it Mr..
Henry Austin, an accomplished journalist.
formerly associated with the Baltimore and
Washington Press, but more recently ON tho
staff OF the New Orleans Times Democrat. Mr..
Austin is now making teur of the principal
Northern cities, with view to fully acquaint-
ing the general public with the character and
extent of the great show, and he reports that
the liveliest interest is everywhere manifested
in the progress of the undertaking.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
ILLINOIS.

Comrade L. Adams, Greenville, H., writes us
that the ceremonies at that place on Decoration
Day were conducted under the auspices of
Colby Post, No. 301.
Comrade L. F. Grain, Mound City, H., in
forms us that Decoration Day was observed at
that place by the decoration of the soldiers
graves in the beautiful National cemetery
there, William Hughner Post, No. 303, of Villa
Ridge, taking prominent part in the exercises.
The Grafton was delivered by Hon. G. w.
Smith.
Comrade Ed Smith, Aledo H., writes us
that Warren Shedd Post, No 262, of that place,
is in splendid working order and steadily
building up in numbers.
Comrade H. w. Gentry, Enfield H., writes
us that there was large turn out there on
Decoration Day, the services being held under
the auspices of Enfield Post, No. 17S.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
SONS OF VETERANS.

Among the many prominent officials of the
Sons of Veterans attending the fourth annual
Encampment of that Order at Milton Pa, last
week, were: Commander General W. Z. w.
Ross, Baltimore; Vice Lieutenant Commander
G.. Day Rudy, Harrisburg. editor of the Keyst0Hs
Rereille: Chief of staff Colonel r. NJ. J. Reid,
Phila.; Special MASTERING officer U. S. A.
Lieutenant-C Colonel Geo c. Ames, Phila.; Aids
de-Camp Major W. H. Young and Major W. E.
Dixon, Phila.
T. E. Hawley Camp No. 4, Sons of Veterans,
of Forestville Conn, was organized May %
with twenty-six charter members, by Colonel
HawIey, and the following officers were elected
and duly installed: Captain, s. II. Mink; hrs5
lieutenant, A. C. Smith; second lieutenant, H.
MeGar; Camp council, VIM. Church, l. Taplin
and c. Bunnen. The Camp was named after
7. E. Hawley, chief mastering officer or the
Department of Connecticut, Grand Army.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
The Reunion at MINNEAPOLIS.

1t is announced by the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway Company that purchasers
of excursion tickets for Minneapolis reading
via that route, are given until August 10 to re-
turn home Without extra charge. This will en-
able G. A. r. members to make trips from Min
neapolis to other points of interest in the
Northwest, including the Yellowstone National
Park and the immense wheat fields of Dakota.
Further information, with maps and PAM
phlets, can be obtained by addressing A. ii.
Carpenter, General Passenger Agent, Milwau-
kee, Wisconsin.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
that addresses were made on that occasion by /
General Enochs, Colonel Williams, and others.
A new Post with thirty eight charter mem
beers is about to be established at Cadiz, Ohio.

A new Post with thirty eight charter mem
bers is about to be established at Cadiz, Ohio.
Comrade w. M. Williamson. Covington, Ohio,
writes us that on the evening of May % he,
with the assistance of Cromrade John OCon-
nor, of Greenville mustered a new Post (No.
445) at Versailles with twenty-seven members,
and that the following were chosen as officers !:
Commander, J. J. Winbigler; S. Y. c., r. p. Nc
Ginnis j. V. c., j. r. Cotfield Adj't, Isaac Mar
ker; @. NJ, F. r. Reed; Surg, DR.. j. c. William
son Chaplain J. G. Ritter; o. d., John Balm
ger; o. Co. Isaac Speelinan; S. NJ, Frank Pill
liod.
Comrade w. J. Hurst, Wellsville, Ohio in
forms Us that Memorial Day was very appro-
priately observed at that place. The graves
were decorated by the schoolchildren and the
members of Henry Cope Post, No. 237. Com
rade Hurst also sends us the following list of
the officers of that Post: Commander, George
Morley; S. V. c., A. Hass; J. V. C., w. j.
Hurst; Adj't, D. d. Davidson; O. NJ, W. E.
Lowery Surgeon, B. r. Parke; Chaplain, A.
p. Howard: o. D.. S. S. Cope; 0. e., John
Martin; s. NJ, w. F. Haney; Q. NJ s., G. b.
Aten.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON D. c. THURSDAY JUNE 2s

and that the orator of the occasion was Com
rade S. J. Wilson, who delivered very beau
tiful and appropriate address.
From Comrade ]. s. Page, Independence,
Mo-, we have the information that Wagner
Post, No. 81, of that place, is in excellent work
ing order and has q membership of eighty The
officers of the Post are as follows: Commander,
w. Z. Axtill s. " G., W. Grover; J. V. c.. j.
v. B. Martin; Adjt, W. J. Phillips: Q. NJ,
Thos. j. Tidswell Surgeon, J. L. Fletcher;
Chaplain, ]. A. Kerk; o. d., E. NJ. Buchanan
o. G.. c. NJ. Crandal S. NJ, j. S. Page, Q. III. s.,
G. w. Sapp.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
OHIO.

Comrade c. j. Madden, Urbana, Ohio, informs
us that Post No. 9S recently gave an entertain
Comrade B. f. Ridgley, Jeromeville, Ohio,
writes us that Elliot Post No. 255, performed
the nslal ceremonies on Memorial Day. Com
rade J. 7. Graves, Of Seville, was orator of the
day.
Dick Morris Post, of Gallon, o., has adopted
resolutions indorsing the recommendations of
the pension committee Of the Grand Army.
Comrade w. G. Bradford. Ironton, Ohio, in
forms us that the old soldiers Of Lawrence
county turned out In force on Memorial Day to
decorate the graves OF their fallen comrades, and
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
CONNECTICUT.

June 14th was observed as Memorial Day at
North Haven. Conn, the ritual of the Grand
Army being performed by Arthur Dutton Post,
No. SO.
Comrade S. 81. Wright, Bridgeport, Conn, in
forms us that the exercises held under the
auspices of Elias How Jr., Post No. 8, on
Decoration Day, proved a great success. The
orator of the day General Joseph r. Hawley,
delivered an address which was highly appre-
eiated by his hearers.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
TERRITORY.

We are indebted to Comrade Oryille w.
Ames for the following list of the officers of
Philo Buckingham Post, No. IA. which was re-
Gently organized at Sprague: Commander, J..
Stuart Wilson; S. V. c., Orville W. Ames: J.
v. c. Fred Jones; Adj't, E. G. Pendleton; @.
H., Marion Hart; Surgeon, DIR. ]. S. Smith !;
Chaplain, Ashley w. Holland; o. D., J. G..
Burns; O. g., Frank Wall s. NJ, Jared Hen
derson O. NJ, w. r. SHELTON.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

During the past week The TRIBUNE has
forwarded blank applications for Post charters
IN response 10 requests from the following: f.
J. Ford, Prairieburg, la; A. Cunningham,
Muses. Bottom. w. Va: Evan Grifiths. Vera
Cruz, Mo.-a total of $50 since the beginning of
She present administration.
A TRIBUNE petition for Post charter at Mace
donias ILL.,, with twenty-five signcrs, has also
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
NEW JERSEY.

We are informed by Comrade II. Brinby,
Long Branch, n J., that Decoration Day was
duly observed by James B. Morris Post. of that
village. Comrade Brinby also informs us that
Comrade John III. Anderson, late private, com
pany i, LIST New Jersey cavalry, was buried
with military honors last week by Post No. 81,
of Freehold, Of which he was a member.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
TEXAS.

Comrade J. II. Tunnel San Antonio. Tex,
informs US that Z. o. c. Ord Post, No. g. of that
place, is in prosperous condition. He also
sends US the roster of its officers as follows !:
Commander, A. Belknap: S. V. c., W. II.
Houston; J. v. c., J. III. Tunnel; Chaplain, j..
W. Tunnel; Q. NJ, VIM. Mitman; Adj't Alex
Kuhn; O. d., A. J. Settle: Surgeon, DIR. n. S..
Burnham; o. G., M. Herwick.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

Pierpont Camp, No. 6, of Hartford, Conn.,,
was instituted June Is by Colonel w. III. Pier
pont, Division commander, and the officers
elected were as follows: Captain, l.. E. Sey-
mour; first lieutenant w. j. Milton; second
lieutenant, E. C. Stowell; chaplain, ]. A. Hall;
surgeon, j. NJ Adams.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

Rue; Surgeon, Tory Thorson Chaplain, JOS
Townsend; o. D., X. ]. Kinney; 0. e., A. Tor
guson; S. NJ, Ole Gilbertson; c. NJ. s., w. ID.
Brainerd.
Comrade Daniel s. Clemmer, Murdoch Mimi,
writes us that through the exertious of Mrs. J.
X. Grover, the wife of the commander of Post
No. II, enough money has been raised to secure
a handsome flag for the Post.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
MASSACHUSETTS.

We are informed by Comrade w. n. Rich
that the observance of Decoration Day at Pitts
field, Mass, was a complete success, w. w.
Rockwell Post, No. 125, and T. C. Colt Camp,
Sons of Veterans, taking part in the ceremo-
mics.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

Comrade F. E. Gallup, Groton, Conn, writes
as follows: The Reunion of the DIST Conneeti-
cut volunteers was held IN Hartford on the
18th nit. The members of the regiment assem-
bled at headquarters Ia tent being provided by
the city for each regimental headquarters and
were called to order at 10 o'clock by President
Baldwin. At the business meeting which fol-
lowed all the old officers were reelected for
the ensuing year, and it was agreed that the
next Reunion Of the regiment be held at Will
mantle on the 10Th Of May, 1885. The remain
der of the time before the line was formed
was spent in hearty handshaking and frater-
nal greeting, and it seemed as if the boys
couldn't talk fast enough, but all too soon the
relentless drum cut short the conversation,
and the old familiar command of Fail IN
brought the boys into line, where we marched
through the streets designated BIZ the commit
tee of arrangements to the capitol, where the
unwilling of the statue took place. The vets
were then served a dinner under an immense
tent, TO which ample justice was done. Then
ranks were broken. and soon the trains were
bearing away IN different directions those who
had gathered from all the different points OF
the compass IN the morning carrying with
them indelibly engraved on their memories
the pleasant reeollections Of the day. There
were from eight to ten thousand old vets in
line, and everything passed of IN good order
and 70 the satisfaction of all
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
KENTUCKY.

Comradc S. G. Hills, Concord, KY, informs
us that Memorial Day was appropriately OBJ
served by all the Posts in Lewis county, to wit:
Croxton Post, No. 8 (of which he is COM
mander); Hannic Post, No. %, and Rousseau
Post No II
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
RHODE ISLAND.

To Comrade George n Bliss Providence, r.
J., we are indebted for the information that
Farragut Post. of that place, organized month
ago. has twenty five members and many appli
cations on file. and that it promises to be large
and vigorous organization
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
CALIFORNIA.

Comrade George W. Rockefeller, Cotton, Cal,
writes us that William III. Long Pest No. 81
of San Bernardino, which was organized on the
4th of April last, has live membership of fifty,
and is steadily increasing.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
VERMONT.

We are informed by Comrade E. Snow, Lud-
low Vt, that Howard Post, No. 80, of that
place, is fiourishing, having sixty members,
and mastering from one to four recruits at
every meeting.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
Pennsylvania Relief Corps Department Formed.

Pennsylvania Keller Corps Department Formed.
Our Pittsburg correspondent writes, US IN
der date Of June 19, as follows: The requisite
number of Ladies' Relief Corps auxiliary to the
G. A. R., having been formed in this State, ap-
plication was made 70 the National HeadqGar-
tiers, at Boston, Mass, for the formal 0rganiza-
ton of the State Department, and yesterday
representatives from all the Corps in this State
met at Salisbury Hall, Southside, and proceeded
TO the election of officers The result was as
follows: President, Mrs. T.. E. HOlthOuse, of
Pittsburg; Senior Vice President, Mrs. Martha
J. Shriner, of Philadelphia; Junior Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Eva Craven, of Sharon Secretary,
Mrs. Abbie Lynch Treasurer, Mrs Laura Cros-
by; Chaplain, Mrs. Eliza Ramer,-the last three
of this city; Conductor, Sarah t. Gibbs, of
Milesburg; Guard, Mrs. Hannah T. James, of
Philadelphia The installation of officers took
place last evening under the supervision of
Mrs Sarah c. Nichols, of Auburn, y. Y, who is
National Installing Officer The election was
secret, but the installation ceremonies were
conducted in the presence of large audience.
Afterwards an interesting and entertaining
programme, consisting of Fecitations. songs and
speeches. was presented The presidency was
offered to Mrs. John C. Silas, of this city, but
she refused. There are now ten Relief Corps
in this State and now that there is perma-
nent organization the ladies expect to carry
on their work with greater satisfaction and
pleasure.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
VIRGINIA.

We are informed by Comrade A. T. Pickett,
National Military Home. Va, that Comrade
John Freck, formerly of the I'd West Virginia
cavalry, died at that institution on the 9TH
inst
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

A correspondent at Wells Depot Me-, writes
us that Lincoln Post No. %, of that place. as
sisted the citizens in the observance of Decora-
tion DAY.
The National tribune., 1884-06-26

For popular songs at only fee ceats copy,
sheet music, send to W. A. Evans Y Brother,
Chicago. See advertisement June ).
The National tribune., 1884-06-26
MAINE.

been forwarded this eek.-making total OF
So during the present administration.