The National tribune., 1885-10-22
ON 10 BATTLEFIELDs.

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who lay in the trenches in the of Vicksburg or
Donelson, Shiloh CorntlI. Mission Ridge. kenesaw
Or Atlanta. and they will tell you that No one did
more stood by the cot of the wounded or sick
more faithfully than Mother BiclSerdyke.
She never seemed to sleep or require rest. and,
as 1 learn from her. che was eyewitness of 10
hard fought BATTLES and did not confne her duties
to the hospital but was to be found on the battle
field administering to her boys, and III many in
stances she was the last to wipe the death dew
from the brow of some noble boy who was called
to cross the dark river of death. Yet this same
kind angel of mercy still lives and the Government
has forgotten her noble services, or at least has
failed to make her pathway pleasant in her old
age. If any of the comrades wish to cheer this
noble iady address her at 22A Mission street, San
Francisco, Cal. She loves to hear from her boys,
she calls them, and although aged still retains
vivid recollection of many whom she cared for.
Comrades let petition Congress to aid this lady,
who has received no aid from the Government
N. b. Hood. 9th Wis. L. b.. Madison. Wis.
THAT ALBUM QUILT.
A. N. Fernald writes us from Winthrop, Me-,
as follows:
The ladies on the W.R.C. sea excursion June 25,
at Portland, who SO kindly gave their names for an
album quilt, were assured they would learn from
TIE NATIONAL TRIBUNE of said quilt destiny. 1t
was disposed OF at 81 public entertainment Septem-
Der last. Mrs. Ellen b. Lord, of Warren Corps, No
IL, Winthrop Me-, became the possessor. Over $50
was realized from it. and over 200 names were on
it-from Maine to California. The little blaek-eyed
WR.C: President of Connecticut, also the pleasant
sister from Kansas, have our regrets We wish
all well who so helped US.
ALL ALONG THE LINE
Mrs. DR.. Eisenbrey, President of Candy Corps,
Gloversville, n. Y, writes us that the Corps is
in highly prosperous condition, having a
membership of 20. The Corps has contributed
SIG to a soldiers monument fund, and will
continue to aid Candy Post in this good work,
hoping at an early day to see an appropriate
monument erected in memory of the brave boys
who gave their lives to our country.
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$3.50 in charity last year, besides presenting the
Post with handsome banner and aiding in a
fair which Melted 81 ,260 for the poor and needy.
The ladies of ROndout n. Y, are about to
organize a Relief Corps auxiliary to Post 800.
Reynolds Corps, Utica, hold their annual re-
ception at Maennorchor Hall, on the evening
of Oct. 27 for which extensive preparations
are being made.
Mrs NJ NJ Denison, Department Inspector of
New York, is doing very efficient work in the
Empire State. She has personally visited
large number of Corps. and will make tour OF
inspection through Central and Western New
York within the month. Mrs. Denison is a
very capable and efficient officer, and good
report may be expected.
The ladies of Racine, Wis, have banded them
selves together and applied for Relief Corps
charter. A temporary organization was effected
by the election of Mrs. j. +. Jones, President,
and Miss Ollie Eadus, Secretary. The first
work of the ladies was to provide for the per-
sonal comfort of the veterans of the GAR,
comrades of Waukegan, ILL.,, and Burlington,
which they did with the bounteous hospitality
for which they are famous. The Corps starts
out with a membership OF AZ, and promises to
be fine organization.
One of the finest Corps of the Keystone State is
the famous Col. ]. w. Patterson Corps, No. l,
Pittsburg, South Side, always found in every
good work. The Corps, which has member
ship of 49, celebrates its second anniversary
Nov 20. At the GAR. Reunion Oct. 6 and 7,
Corps 1, assisted by the L. L. L. of Post 236,
served lunch to about 600, which was a dis
pensation of true Pennamite hospitality.
Mrs. Maggie J. Sas, Past National Conductor,
has been appointed Assistant Instituting and
Installing Officer, by Mrs. Annie Wittenmeyer,
Provisional Department. President Mrs. Sias
was the first President of Col. j. w. Patterson
Corps, and has in many ways aided in perfect
ing the work of the Relief Corps, State and
National.
We find the following deserved compliment
to an accomplished member of the Relief Corps
in the Toledo CO., Commercial Telegram:
Inez Rochelle who plays an important part in "A
Prisoner for Life Is one OF the most beautiful and
talented women on the american stage and is the
lady who played The Princess charmingly in
Frank Mayos new play of "Nordeck." The fact
that she is native Buckeye, born and educated at
Oberlin gives local interest to her presence here
She is the wife of Capt Sherwood, of st. Joseph,
Mo-, and is herself interested in Grand Army work
and a member of Custer Relief Corps, of ST. Joseph
She visitor at the meeting of Forsyth Corps
yesterday with Mrs Gen. Sherwood.
Mrs. Sarah NJ E. Battels, Department Seere-
tary of Ohio writes us that the quarterly reports
are coming in promptly and in good shape and
that everything points to good work the coming
Winter.
Wells Relief Corps, Columbus O., had a sup
per at City Hall, on the evening of the State
election, and fed many hungry patriot who
was waiting for the returns to come in.
Mrs Mary Harbaugh, the able Assistant State
Librarian, Columbus, o., has Joined Wells Relief
Corps, and expresses herself as delighted with
the work of the Order, her only regret being
that she did not enter it sooner.
The Chicago Comrade says:
Mrs Edward Roby. Past President of Ahra-
ham Lincoln W.RC., No. 9, is lineal descendant
of Daniel Webster. No one has sacrificed more in
their family relations than she, having lost many
relatives and friends. Hardly regiment left the
old State of Massachusetts that did not contain n
member of her family. Sine still keeps up the spirit
of her ancestry and her voice and influence are ever
used on the side of the soldier and his interest.
Mrs Lizzie D'A. Kinne, Department Presi-
dent of California, visited Los Angeles for the
purpose of instituting Frank Bartlett Relief
Corps, No. T. and won golden opinions from ell
concerned. The following officers were in
stalled: President, Mrs. Carrie Hazard; S. W
P, Mrs. Lizzie Roth; J. V.-P., Mrs. Mary Eos
ter: Sec, Miss Bessie Bell; Treas, Mrs. Mary
Loman; Chap, Mrs. Salina B. Wise; c., Mrs.
Phoebe T. jenkins; c., Mrs. Annie Williams.
A Relief Corps auxiliary to Post No. II, of
Racine, Wis, was organized on the Sth inst. by
Mrs Gertie Rogers, of Milwaukee. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, Mrs. Elanor
Jones; S. V.-P., Mrs. Elizabeth Carey; ]. W.
p, Mrs. Emma Bones; Chap, Mrs. Mary An
derson; Sec, Miss Ollie Eadus; Treas, Mrs.
Emma Marsh; c. Miss Ida Marsh; Asst c.,
Mrs Sophronia Black; Guide, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bloeksidge; Asst Guide, Mrs. Carrie Carey.