Western Kansas world., 1885-08-08
GRAND ARMY PICKUPS.

A camp of the Sons of Veterans is to be
organized at Wellington.
new camp of the sons of veterans ha
been instituted at Glasco, Cloud county.
Florence Herald: We are informed
that arrangements are being made to or
ganize a lodge of the sons of vetrans in
Florence.
Oswakee has been decided upon as the
proper place to hold the Jefferson coun-
ty G. A. r. reunion this fall. Such was
the determination of Oskaloosa post.
Wichita Beacon: A resolution was
passed by Garfield post to attend the re-
union at Topeka, that is as many of them
as can conveniently get away.
Reno post No. SO of Nickerson is in 9
thriving condition and has quite large
membership. s. G Brigham is post
commander and H.C. Barrett is adju-
tant.
Clay Center Dispatch: Clifton had
big picnic the other day under the au.
spices of the G. A. r. About 1000 per-
sons were present. Clifton's soldier boys
allow no post to excel them.
lie. King post No. los of Augusta
held an important meeting the other
evening and admitted several new
members, w. II. Morris is post comman-
der and E. j. Lepplennan Is adjutant.
Sterling Bulletin: The grand army
boys are soliciting subscriptions for the
purpose of organizing post band They
are meeting with substantial success,
having over $500 already subscribed.
The Women's Relief Corps of Emporia
is in an excellent and thriving condition.
A large and constantly increasing mem.
bership is reported, and the corps is a
vast assistance to the Grand Army in
performing their charitable works.
By the direction of the secretary of
var, for the words "desertion mark
gu; ETY. removed" used upon his business
caro-, ]. Amber Smith attorney, of Wash
ington, D. c., was suspended from furth-
er practice in the bureaus of the war de-
partment.
Centralia Journal: The soldiers re-
union at Corning last Saturday was a
grand success. There was cutie crowd
present and everything passed off nice
ly. Sargent Frybarger, of Frankfort,
made an able speech. He is a fluent
speaker and depicted army life as only
a soldier and prisoner can. He made
considerable fun for the boys by telling
several humorous stories.
Sedan Graphic: Last spring there was
amove set on foot to organize the ex-
confederates in this county, and as we
I ~ II II ~ h.
ter lately, we would like to inquire what
hes become of it. If the boys could or
ganize and take part in the G. A. r. re
union at this place this fall, it would
make an interesting feature of our regular
reunions, and we can then bave the Incl.
dents of the Rebellion from both sides of
the line.
Wamego Reporter: The following was
received by Geo. Trout, post commander
Wamego post, from the head of this de-
partment:
Geo. Trout p. c., FdmegO, Kddsds.
CoMRADE: Your officers report for Sec
ond quarter, 1885, just received. Allow
me to congratulate you, and through you
your post, No. 3s, for your magnificent
showing. Not only are your reports cor
rect in every particular, but yours is the
only postso far reported which has clean.
ed up its suspended roll by re.instate-
ment. Nobly done, You certainly are
all on the advar,ce picket line.
Fraternally,
IN. WooDcocK, A. A. G,
The post is making every effort to get
into their ranks all good soldiers, and
when the reunion takes place at Topeka,
29,3O and October lst, they
expect to be there in full force and take |
an active part.