The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-07-23
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NOTES FROM THE BUCKEYE STATE.
Mrs. Anna A. Fowler, President of Patchin
Corps, Burton, o., instituted Dyer Relief Corps,
No. "a, Paynesvile June 5. with the follow
ing officers, installed in the evening in pres
ence of the Post: Pres, Mrs. Gertrude Cay
s. V.-P Mrs. Sadie Calender; J. V.-P., Mrs.
Minerva Leland; Sec, Mrs. O. c. Patchin !;
Treas, Mrs. L. Odell; Chap, Mrs. Mary J.
Glenn; Con-, Mrs. Lavina Wedge; g., Mrs.
Lottie Gilmore. A grand Campfire closed the
evening, with mutual congratulations of COM
rades and ladies over fine organization.
C. B. Gambee Corps, No. IS, Bellevue, o.,
was mustered in June 8 by Mrs. Cecilia L..
Thomas, of Wellington. Mrs. Mollie Biggs of
Wellington, rendered valuable assistance as
Conductor for the evening. This Corps starts
out on its mission With good degree of en-
thusiasm and competent corps of officers as
follows: Pres. Mrs. Emma Lauterman; S.V.-P.,
Mrs. Clara Vile; j. V.-P., Mrs. Smith; Sec,
Mrs. Loose; Treas, Mrs. Josie Smith; Chap,
Mrs. Hanawalt; Con., Mrs. Mile Beckwith;
G., Mrs. Brickman. After installation was over
the ladies of the Corps and their husbands re-
Lauterman, where they were royalty enter
DEPARTMENT OF, VERMONT.
To THE EDITOR: would like to ascertain the
name of the Post and Post Commander of Middle
bury or East Middlebury. Addison Co.. VT am
lives in fighting the battles Of their country, and
therefore, take great interest in all that concerns
the soldiers. think THE TRIBUNE most excellent
behalf of the poor soldiers and the rights of their
families. Does the Relief Corps assist soldiers
Chiftnp6er, VI oar ftr
The Relief Corps assists the Post to which it
is auxiliary in every way help is needed, and
besides contributes directly to soldiers and
their families, widows and orphans and army
nurses. For full particulars address Mrs. Nina
Hooker, Department President, Woman's Re-
lief Corps Brattleboro, Vt.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Bradford Relief Corps, Bradford, Pa, is one
of the working bands of the Keystone State.
When last heard from it numbered so men,
bers, with applications pending. A loan exhi-
bition and musical entertainment, given under
the joint auspices of Bradford Post and Corps,
netted 1919, divided equally for charity work.
A delightful evening was spent upon the occa-
sion of the presentation to the Post, by the
Corps, of All elegant embroidered flag. On Me-
mortal Day the Corps did good service, and in
many ways is carrying OH the good work, in
the true spirit, in the Pennsylvania oil regions.
Wallace, is doing much to extend the work in
that part of the State.
Mrs. Beath, wife of the Past COMMANDMENTS
Chief, and Mrs Grigson, the efficient President
of the oldest Woman's Auxiliary of Philadel-
phia, were among the Pennsylvania ladies who
attended the Portland Encampment.
Stuart Robinson Relief Corps, Huntington
Mills is doing nobly; having provided an ex-
cellent dinner for the Post on Memorial Day.
The officers are as follows: President, Eveine
Sutliff; s. V.-P., Miss May Brandon; J. V.-P.,
Mrs Sophia A. Bellies; Sec, Miss May SutIiff;
Treas. Mrs. Cordelia Tubbs; Con-, Miss Chris
tian Andrews; G., Miss Lucinda Andrews
Chap, Mrs. Sylvina Munroe. The Corps ex-
press sincere thanks to the Post for the use of
their beautiful hall and many other favors.
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS.
Mrs. Jennie Castle writes us of the organiza-
ton of a Relief Corps at Great Bend, Kan, in
stituted by Mrs. Margaret Wickeas, Depart
ment President, who installed the following
officers: President, Mrs. Annie Bell; S. V.-P.,
Mrs. Sarah Smith; j. V.-P., Mrs. Hess; Sec,
Miss Jessie Colver; Treas, Mrs. c. f. Culver;
Chap, Mrs. Schemerhorn; Con-, Miss Lena
Schemerhorn; g., Mrs. Ed. Tyler. The Corps
cleared $40 at an ice-cream festival; assisted
on Memorial Day, and gave excellent aid at
the 4th of July celebration. The Corps mum
hers about so.
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
Jesse L. Reno Relief Corps, HOLSTER, was Or
ganzed in May, with % charter members and
has since mustered in three new members.
At a recent regular meeting Of Reno Post the
doors were thrown open and the Corps invited
to join them in an open meeting. After all
were seated, Commander Yost informed the
ladies that they had purchased frame for
their charter. and desiring to make payment
on the debt due to the loyal women by the
Union soldiers, for their services rendered dur
ing the war; and believing that the presence
of women would exert good influence on the
Post it was decided to have the frame made
with center piece for the charter and mat,
with place for q cabinet photograph of each
charter member. The frame is of four-inch
carved oak, and is SO by 81 inches. 1t was ac-
copied by the Corps President, Emma Yost with
| appropriate remarks. The Corps is flourishing
| aud happy.
| ALL ALONG THE LINE.
| THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE wants to hear from
| every soldier auxiliary i'll the Union, whatever
| the name it bears. Address, direct. Mrs. Kate
| B. Sherwood, Toledo, o., Editor Woman's De-
| partment, and prompt attention will be given.
The Loyal Ladies' League, Parsons, Kan,
report active duty, including elaborate floral
| decorations for Memorial Day and musical
| and literary entertainment of rare excellence.
! 1t is the intention of the National Ass0cia-
| ton to forward a copy of the report of the an
| nual convention at Portland to every Corps
| President, through Department channels, free.
| Corps members and comrades desiring copies
| should send their names, with 10 cents each,
to Miss Emma d. Sibley, Past National Secre-
| tary, Toledo, 0.
II was all run down, and Hoods Sarsaparilla
proved just the medicine l needed" write
| hundreds of people. Take it now.