The National tribune., 1885-05-14
thing to retard their labors and that they may
nrosnar in all thew undertake.

Circular Letter, No. 1, has been issued by
Mrs. Harriet Dunlap, Department President,
calling upon Corps to contribute something for
the relief of Mrs. Sarah 4. Tucker, of White
hall. Wis. a lady of advanced years. feeble and
intirm, who gave five sons to the Union army
two of whom never returned. Her husband is
advanced in years and incapacitated for work
from old age and long spells of insanity. Win
field Scott Post has rendered assistance to the
extent of its ability, and asks assistance in this
work.
DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS
Mrs. Thirsa c. Gossett. Lone Valiant, Lin
coin Co., Kan. writes US that the W.R.C. at
that place, of which she is q member, is -four
ishing Her husband, a veteran of the Nth
Ohio, belongs to the Post, and they have found
their home in Kansas pleasant and THE TRIB-
UNE welcome visitor.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Mrs. Martha NJ. Schreiner, Department Presi-
dent of Pennsylvania, writes:
Although late desire TO report to you the names
and officers of the last three Corps formed in this
Department, viz:
installed Feb. 10, by Emma Moore, President of
No. 10: Pres, Mrs. Mary j. Williams; s. V.-P,
Mrs. Ella Keely; J. V.-P, Mrs. Caroline Hays
Sec, Mrs. Amanda Baker; Treas, Mrs. Mary e.
Barclay; Chap, Mrs. Laura Bechtei; Con-, Mrs b.
Eppenleimer; Co. Katie Buchler
Lafayette Relief Corps, No. IS, of Easton. in
stalled Feb. q by Department President Martha
NJ. Schreiner: Pres Mrs. Nj. Balantyne; s. V.-P,
Mrs. Ella Beers; J. V.-P., Mrs MaIinds Conklin;
Kline; Chap Mrs Mary Smith; Con-, Mrs. Fran
ees Bauer; c., Mrs. Mary Haley.
Graham Relief Corps. No. % of Pottstown, In
stalled March q, by Department President Martha
NJ schrener: Pres, Mrs. saIle S. Lessig; s. V.-P.,
Mrs. Katie Delamp; j. V.-P Mrs Fannie A. Call !;
See. Mrs Minnie Decker: Treas. Mrs Mary A.
Graham; Chap, Mrs. Aune GuesSimer; Con-, Mrs.
Amelia B. Goldsmith; G., Mrs. L. Gorgey.
We are informed that through an error in
announcing the result for Department Inspector
OF Pennsylvania, that Mrs. Z. T. Miller, in
stead of Mrs. JeaDnie ReaveIy, was named.
Mrs. Reavely is Assistant Inspector.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
General Orders, No. /, of Mrs Alma s. Ben
nett, reelected Department President, an
nounces the following Department officers, staff,
and delegates to National Convention:
Pres, Alma S. Bennett, Corps No. 3, Sioux
Falls.
S. V.-P., Lizzie ]. Dennis, Corps No. a, Yank-
ton.
]. V.-P., Mary Patch, Corps No. 2, Huron
Treas, Mary Brown, Corps No. g. Sioux Falls.
ms, Minnie E. Eice, Corps No. 1, Parker.
Chap. Mitt NJ. Brooks, Corps No. 6, Hurley.
Con-, Fannie P. Emo, Corps No. 5, Egan.
G., Jennie E. Nash, Corps No. 8, Canton
Dept Sec, Emma s. Free Corps No. 3, Sioux
Falls.
Instituting and Installing Officers, Lizzie J.
Dennis, Corps No. 4, Yankton; Mary K. Patch,
Corps No. 2, Huron; Mary J. Wilson, Corps
No. 7, Flandreau.
Dept Finance Committee, Helen Davis, Liz
zie Price, and Isabella Pray, Sioux Falls.
Delegates to National Convention at Port
land, Me-, in June: At-Large, Emma Walton;
Nellie Van Antwerp, Mary Elson.
Alternates, Bessie A. Carter, Sarah N. Web
ster, Anna Carr.
The following announcements are made of
the action of National Convention and Depart
ment regulations: A per capita of 90 cents
year; the receipt of a donation of $50 from
comrades of the GAR, to be held as a relief
fund; the passage of a resolution commencing
the Sons Of Veterans and asking that each
Corps aid in the formation and support of such
organization in connection with the Post; the
adoption of suitable bylaws. and of the new
badge eleetrotype; of the use of good and well
fare cards. and the purchase of floor badges by
members. This concluding paragraph is spec
cially commended:
l am sure it is superfiuous, but most earnestly
urge on each Subordinate Corps that they do their
full part in the precious work when Memorial Day,
with its sacred duties tender memories and holy
associations shall come and with natures choicest
gifts of lovely blossoms. loyal loving hearts and
patient. helpful hands, join comrades of the
GAR. in q grateful pilgrimage to the shrine of
Freedom and Loyalty, where lie those dead he
rOes of ours"
TRIBUTE To A NOBLE ARMY NURSE.
To THE EDITOR: notice with regret in your
issue of April the death of Miss Amanda j. Stokes
at Xenia, o. Her death will be mourned by all
soldiers who knew her, especially by those of her
native State. The writer ofthese lines became ae-
quanted with her at Camp Dennison. Ohio in the
Fall and Winter of 1852 90. She then had charge
as matron of ward rs of the convalescent hospital
of which was an inmate for few months. Being
a noble and patriotic lady, she was highly esteemed
and much beloved by the soldiers, many of whom
owe their lives to her care and attention during
sickness while suffering from wounds received
in battle. To show her interest in the soldiers
welfare, Will relate little incident that happened
under my observation. Having been a visit to
home near Lebanon, o., 4 short time, her friends
and neighhors sent by her many delicaeies to the
sick soldiers in the hospital under her care. She
had only had the supply day two when tine
Surgeon in charge ordered her to turn them over
ated for his own benefit, which she well under
stood. Her eyes flashed with indignation she
informed him that he could not have them, and
stepping to the door of the room containing the
supplies she turned the key and put it in her pocket
Fearing they might be taken from her, she con-
Guided TO have them distributed among the boys.
at noon as four wards were about
entering the dining-room for dinner, she handed
me jar Of maple srup and requested that it be
passed the whole length of one OF the long tables.
and handing another comrade a jar OF sirup, re-
luested him to pass it down the other table, which
we did, much to the satisfaction of the boys.
After the close of the | received an occasional
letter from her, and in of them she related her
experience at % field hospital near Chattanooga
after some of the sattles fought near that place.
while she was crossing the Tennessee River at the
,bove-named place in ambulance. The team
became frightened and prcc;pitBted the ambulance
ntO the river carrying Miss Stokes and others
under the water with it. Size was rescued by
soldier after "a very narrow escape from drowning,
and sustained injuries from which she probably
never recovered. She also lost by the accident,
among other things OF great value to her and could
not be replaced, her diary and notes that she was
intending to have published after the close of the
BROWN, Co. c, 23d Wis, Alexandria, Oak.
ALL ALONG THE LINE.
It is estimated that the receipts of the grand
Soldiers Home carnival held at Boston, for the
benefit of the Soldiers Home at Chelsea. will
aggregate $4,000, some placing the amount at
500 600. The carnival is over, but subscriptions
Ire yet open. John A. Halves Relief Corps. No.
;, East Boston, Mrs. Sarah f. Fuller National
Senior Vice President) President, had charge
If the fruit table and ice cream booths. The |
ales of cream and cake aggregated 81, 309.57. |
The cake was contributed by the ladies' of East |
Boston and other suburban towEs and aggre- |
rate 100 loaves a day, in all 1000 loaves. The |
entire enterprise was grand success, and is |
significant of the loyalty and patriotism of |
men and women. The Corps all |
,ver the State contributed generously OF their |
lime and means.
The Michigan Veteran says: "The Woman's |
Relief Corps is booming all over the State, and |
heir charitable work eclipses that of all other |
organizations"
Comrade ]. w. Woodby, Adjutant of Matthias |
Post, No. 15i, writes US that Relief Corps No. |
y, Kenesaw, Neb was organized March %, |
1856, by Mrs Julia Bowen, Department Secre- |
ary and the following officers installed: Pres,
[ulia Pierce: SY. p Lucy Partridge: J.V. p,