Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-03-28
GRAND Army eLEANDas.
PartIou1ars Pertaining to the Posts

the LrauQ army men, BLrOug anu f4gO1-
Gus, taking the lead in all matters, and
enjoying their reunions with the pleasure
of schOOlbOy IN vacation, does 1t ever
occur to you that few short years will
make q great change in these heroes?
The youngest of them are now middle
aged men, who were boys in 1871. Few
came out Of that war without the seeds
of disease in them, and the years are
nov fast taking them OF. In the de
partment Of Kansas alone, 40 have died
during the past year. The deaths will
increase in proportion every year. IN
like other societies, this one has 10 way
of increasing its losses by death, As 1t is
limited to soldiers Of the rebellion alone.
Twenty years hence, and the q. "A. Il.
will be much smaller than now, end IN
thirty years it viii be Grand only IN the
memory Of deeds performed for the
country. But how grand it viii be con-
sidered in history We cannot realize
Wa-Keeney World: Collyer Post, G.
A. R., has displayed considerable enter
prise this winter, and is now talking Of
securing q hall better suited to its Mt eds.
Equal praise is deserved by the Women's
Relief Corps, who have verify been the
@. A. r. helpers. Their val 5ntine party
was a financial success, as well as an
evening Of much enjoyment. The yalen-
tine postOffice paid its expenses, while
the grab bag exceIled it in both merri-
ment and profit A "bright idea" had
filled a box with live mouse, andW hen
its purchaser opened his prize the boys
were wide awake for the fun. One young
man was so unfortunate as to grab the
mitten, +" but he quickly conferred 1t upon
a young lady, who bore the burden dur
ing the evening. Two other gentlemen
warmly contested the price Of a pair Of
ladies' hose put up at auction, Mr.. Hast
ings aiding as acioneer.
Fort Scott Monitor. The largest repre-
sentative body that ever assembled in the
State is now in session in this city. That
they are welcome to Fort Scott the MOaj-
tor need not say. The memory of the
early history Of our city is a constant re
minder of the debt we owe the veterans,
and our people are always glad to greet
the returned braves and proud to vel
come them among us. AS for the man
ner in which the "Old boys are enjoying
themselves, it is needless to talk, for who
ever heard of a soldier with plenty to eat
who was unhappy, especially with no re- |
porting for duty and no roll call. Yes, !
they accept the freedom Of the city with /
an easy grace that shows that they know /
their own worth, and they are having fun. /
They are welcome.
Wa-Keeney World: Ofthe three rep
to which Captain Trego Post, /
q. A. R., was entitled in the department /
encampment, which was held at Fort /
Scott on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs /
day Of this week, not one was III attend /
ance. No one is censurable, however. |
Fort Scott was no suitable place to hold /
the enCampment; Captain Hanna had /
to stay in the land Office because Mr.. /
PikentOn was absent, Thomas Caddick |
aoyrId
business, and w. S. TiltOn just had to |
stay and shape the movements of the |
World.
Fort Scott Monitor: H. Y. Devendorf, of
is one of the Lappiest @. A. r. |
boys in Kansas. He accepted his defeat |
IN a becoming manner, and desiring to /
show his good wishes to the newly elect /
ed department officers, he marched Mar !
shalPs Military Band and Old Abe Camp /
GIee Club, of Topeka, on Thursday even
ing to the Huntington House and sere-
naded the successful candidates. 1t is
needless to say that Commander Stewart, |
and Maunder appreciated his
kindness, and the boys who were precent
gave DevendOrf three cheers and a tiger.
Osborn Farmer: Thursday, Friday and
nights Of last week the Grand
Army boys were gratifed by a large at
tendance at their entertainment. Most
of the cast was composed of local talent,
who did themselves proud, and are here
after entitled to wear q mOdiCum of his
5riOnic laurels. The total receipts amount
ed to $326.25; expenses, Sl9757; leaving
q net balance of $128.68. The total re-
ceipts from tickets sold were $66.50 in
excess of the amount realized on the
'Spy of Atlanta" which was presented
several years ago by the 6. A. r.
Atchison Champion: The members of
Atchison Post No. 90, G. a. R., and their
lady friends to the number of one hun
dred, had very enjoyable time at the
camp fire. A programme of music,
speeches and stories was successfully
carried out, and an excellent supper serV-
ed In the banquet hall. During the even
ing the ladies made arrangements to or
ganize a relief corps to assist the post in
carrying out the fair project which is now
under way.
lola Register: The committee of Nc
Cook Post, to secure plans for a memoir
ial hall, have received a number of plans
which can be seen by any one at the Of
ice OF Judge Allison. We think any one
Of them if adopted would be a credit to
the city. 1t looks as though the Post
meant to fulfill its promise to the people
in giving them a building that will be an
honor to the city, as we'll as a credit to
the Post.
Caldwell Journal: The G. A. r. boys in
this city have started war library. They
have desk, chairs, lights, ETC., secured, and
several valuable volumes already on hand.
They ask any and every one to donate
any volume or paper they may feel dis
posed to. War books, papers, mementOes,
or pictures will be thankfully received.
A new post G. A. R. has been organized
at Chalk Mound, and as there are several
Of tbs Boys in Blue in the country there,
the post viii soon be large one.
STOOR sOUTBs.