The National tribune., 1885-07-16
ILLINOIS,

ILLINOIS,
VIM. Deacon Sandwich On the 9th ult. Com
rade Freeman special Mastering Officer accom-
panied by % comrades of Aurora Post, No. 20, and
Is comrades of Plano Post No. no. came here by
special train, and mustered Sandwich Post, No. $40.
The new Post starts out with membership of 40,
and an amount of enthusiasm that is very crafty
ing to the boys The officers Of the Post are: Com
mander, F; $; Mosher; S. v: c., 7. r. Polglase; J.
v. c.. NJ. v. Ames; Adjt, VIM. Deacon; Q: NJ, F.
w. Sly; Surg c; Winnie Chap, John 1o e. Iayi M
L. q. Coe; Q. NJ. s., T. j. Latham.
INDIANA
Princeton, very interesting event took place. IT
was the presentation to the Post of a gavel made
from a piece OF wood taken from pine tree used
the battle of Jonesboro, Ga. The presentation
speech was made by Capt. Vesper Dornick who is
OH the staff of the Department Commander.
IOWA.
H. X Young, Dubuque: Post No. IS has now a
membership of 100 and is mastering recruits in at
every meeting. The ladies here have organized
Relief Corps. and the Sons of Veterans have flour.
ishng Camp; you thht the old loyal spirit OF
1S6Lis still alive in Dubuque.
NAME
B. $. Christopher. LisbdA: Post No 10, of this
place, is gaining beyond aid expectations. At one
meeting recently we mustered in eight new re-
eruiis, and every meeting adds more to our mem
bershp-John Ba9lcy, IT., Troy: S. Z. Hunt
Post, No. 1l6 of this place: organized July 2,
1851 with IL charter 5nenlisers II has since that
time gained considerable ip numbers. We are in
prosperous condition and hope before long TO add
many recruits e
MISSOURI
D. j. Ely, Savannah: Posi- No. Al. of this place.
regular meetings between times. Atthese informal
gatherings we invite funilies and friends, and
have a really enjoyable time. We consider these
meetings one of the best means of keeping up the
interest in our Post -
NEW YORK; "a
Comrade, Albany: It Is pleasing to note the very
marked increase of attendance at the meetings of
Lew Benedict Post, No. John T. Scott Co. F,
list N. Y, and Thomas Fletcher CO. c. SD N. ",
were elected to membership at the last meeting,
and s. w. Rapp and E. p. Burnham were rein
stated. The citizens of Albany will have rare
opportunity for days enjoyment by accompany
ing excursion August 10. Comrade Will
lett. of this Post who is doing guard duty for Gen.
u S. Grant at the Drexel cottage, Mt. Mc(Sregor,
has been presented with Japanese fan by the
General. 1t is fine piece of workmanship and
was given to the General while in Japan. If held
dent u. 8. Grant" can be seen.-The following
Posts participated in the 4th of July exercises at
Auburn. N. "; Hudson, Fair Haven; Waterloo,
Cross, Seneca Falls Kcisler; Cortland, Gordon,
Granger, Phelps; Lockwood Port Byron; Union
Springs; Root, Syracuse; Stoyell, Moravia; White
side, Weedsport; Pulaski, Geneva Ben II. Porter.
rdan. r. Il. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans, of
Richmond, Va, were also in attendance.
OHIO
The Department of Ohio will hold its annual En-
Cnmpment ut Springfield Aug. D ana 4. Inc attenU-
ance is expected to be very large.-H. w. Phelps:
Westerville: Post No 80 now stands a solid
foundation. We have rented hall for five years
and fitted it in most tasteful and attractive style
our allies tile Woman's Relief Corps, affOrding
great assistance in work. We have held series
of entertainments, Campfres. ETC.. which have ma
terially assisted us in the work of improvement
j. N Murray, Portsmouth Bailey Post, No. l64, of
this place. intends in the near future to get up some
OF an ,h n the es q Ias
Corps, auxiliary to Mccoy Post, Columbus. gave
an entertainment which melted q handsome sum
for the relief fund. Music was furnished by the
Post drum corps.
PENNSYLVANIA
d. H. Smith. Elisburg: Post No. 44s, of New
Bloomfield, is growing rapidly in numbers and the
members all exhibit great interest in Grand Army
Grand Army of the Republic, in accordance with
the provisions of the recent act for establishing
Home for Disabled and INDECENT Soldiers and Sail
of Pennsylvania, has appointed, as part OF the
commission five honorably discharged soldiers
They are: Louis Wagner, of Post 6; John NJ. Van
derslice, of Post 2; james A. Beaver, of Post 95;
Robert b. Beath, of Post 5, and Isaac Brown, of
Post 70.-The q "A. II. Encampment at Gettysburg
will be held from August 10 to August IA. From
Pennsylvania Railroad. Special low rates have
been secured for Posts attending the Encampment.
The camp will be located on Cemetery Hill, oppo-
site the National Burying Ground. Headquarters
will be established in camp on August The En-
campment is expected to be the largest ever held
on the field of Gettysburg and the number of tab
lets to be erected to mark the positions of regi-
ments during the engagement and the many organ
izntions which will hold their annual Reunions
of unusual interest. A band will give concerts in
camp and the grounds will be lighted by electricity.
General Orders No. l6, issued at Philadelphia on
the 9th, as follows:
i. In accordance with the provisions Of an act,
approved June 3. 1885. entitled AN act to provide
for the establishment and maintenance of Home
for Disabled and INDECENT Soldiers and Sailors of
Pennsylvania" and which directs that the Depart
ment Commander Of Pennsylvania Grand Army
OF the Republic, shall appoint as part of the Com
mission, five hOnOrably discharged soldiers, the
following named comrades are hereby appointed:
Louis Wagner, Post No. 6; John NJ. Vanderslice,
b. Beath, Post No s. Isaac B. Brown. Post No. 70.
H. The following ratessof transportation have
been secured for Encamppent at Gettysburg, Au-
From all stations on Perlhsylvania Railroad and
branches east Of Erie and Pittsburg, single fare for
round trip. =
All stations Allegheny Valley Railroad and
Montrose Railway, single fare for round trip on
their lines to nearest point on on connecting lines
From Harrisburg, ronndtrip tickets via Cumber-
road, good for one day, Sl.25.
Via same route, from Harrisburg only. good dur
Ing Encampment, round trip, SLIGO. From all other
trip h.'' - '' .~ '''' ~ '''
From all stations on lineof Philadelphia & Read
ing Railroad and branches to Harrisburg, one sim
gle fare for round trip Comrades purchasing tick
cts this line, on arrival at Harrisburg. will have
TO purchase ticke ct from Harrisburg to Gettysburg
and return at 81 go round trip.
From Philadelphia, the individual rate will be
81 via Pennsy lvania Railroad.
Should 800 be secured to go special train
Saturday. tickets good to return on any regular
train the rate on such special train will be $3.50.
These rates are for comrades and their friends.
Tickets can only be purchased, Pennsylvania and
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. on presenta-
ton of Card Orders, to be procured from the Head
quarters not later than Aug. g. 1855.
Posts desiring to run excursions. and having a
large number of persons TO participate therein,
should communicate with the General Passenger
and Ticket Agent of the Road which they may
be located and endeavor to secure o further reduc-
ton In rate.
Additional information regarding transportation
will be given in future Orders.
III. Owing to the large number Of Posts and
comrades WHO intend participating, quarters in