Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-09-12
GRAND. ARMY GLEANrNGs.

Girard Press: We are always glad to
record items about old soldiers getting
pensions. 1t is not too much to say that
every soldier who served his country
faithfully in the hour of peril should get
q pension whether he was wounded or
not. This government is strong and
rich enough to pay, and a grateful PEG
pie are willing to give to every surviving
soldier a pension. No country is worth
lighting for which does not recog-
nize loyalty before treason. Several
wounded soldiers of this county have
been trying, for a long time, to get pen
siOns, and the delays, red tape, and dllly-
daily of the pension department has well
nigh discouraged them. Eugene Thurs
ton, of Washington township, who was
wounded and contracted disease while
in Libby prison, last week received ST.
$50. e. J. Denmsn. living three miles
northeast Of PittsbuTg, recently received
a check for 81 800 pension money, haV-
ing served a long time in Libby prison.
1t Will be $50 per month hereafter. Still
another lucky soldier is Larkin Gerry,
residing four miles northeast of Pitts
burg, who received 81 900 back pay, and
will hereafter get 81 per month. His
was from disease and sickness from eZ-
pOsure while serving in the field.
The Border Tier brigade convention
met in Fort Scott the other day and or
gsnized by the election of Capt. E. P.
Diehl of Olathe, as chairman. The
boundaries adopted take in Is counties
in Kansas and TIE six western border
counties of Missouri. On motion Col. J.
r. HallOWell of Columbus was elected
brigade commander by reclamation.
Next followed the election of colonies
which resulted as follows: First regi-
N
r. BiddIe, PIeasantOn, third-W. @.
Allison, lola, fourth. D. Barker, Cir
ard, fifth. @. Weldy, Galena, sixth
Alex. Lamb, Butler, Mo. Brigade quarter
master, j. S. Price, Baxter Springs. 1t
was also decided to hold a brigade re-
union at Topeka this year on the day of
the department reunion, and that the
brigade attend in body.
Chanute Times: A camp fire and reun-
ion Of ex-soldiers living in this county, is
announced to be held at Erie, Sept. 25th
and 10Th. Ample arrangements are be-
ing made for the comfort and enjoyment
of all who attend. Some good speeches
VIII be made, a drum corps and the Erie
coTnet band will be present, and an old
fashioned barbecue be had on the sec
Ond day.
Ness City Times: Saturday, September
l0Guy mas DSSu Set apart Dy SHERMAN
post G. A. R. of this place for a camp
ire. The post is making extensive pre-
partitions and expects to have a big time.
Hon. 2. B. Plumb and Hon. S. r. Peters
have both accepted invitations to ad-
dress the cold boys" at that time.
The old soldiers reunion at Frankfort
was a great success. The exercises con-
sisted of speeChmaking, ETC., and a very
enjoyable day was spent. Gov. Martin,
Senator Plumb, Judge Clardy, of Wame-
go and AdjUtant General Campbell, were
among the speakers.
Lewis Nochatzer, a member of Custer
post of LeaVenWOrth, exposed himself
on the night of a recent fire in that city,
while resCuing property, from the effects
of which he became demented.
Sterling Gazette: The G.. A. R. camp.
fire held the other evening, at which
hard tack, soW-b-y, beans and black
coffee were served q Ia army times was
a big success. ThesbOys all had a good
time.
a new branch of the Women's relief
corps has been formed, auxiliary to Geo.
Rice post No. II, Of Topeka. Mrs. T. J.
Anderson acted as installation officer.