The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-08
SONS OF VETERANS.
WALTER S. PAYNE. COMMANDMENTS Chief. Fostoria
Ohio.
T. G. CARLISLE. Adiutant- General, Fostoria, y.

WALTER >. PAYNE, COmmander-ln-C hle1, FOstorla,
Ohio.
T. G. CARLISLE, Adjuant- General, Fostoria, o.
II Is being advocated In some quarter that the
different Divisions change their time of meeting to
correspond with the Department Encampment OF
the G r.. and then meet at the same time and place
with them. We do not favor this move on the part OF
the Sons. If the Department Encampment Will ask
that our Division meetings be held at same time
and place theirs, it might be wise to accept It,
Even then we doubt if the change would be for the
best. In many instances it would take our meet
ings to places out of reach of a majority of the
Camps, and where no Camp Is organized. The
change to earlier date for our Division meetings
Is perhaps advisable in order to accommodate
those who would attend who have not the time IN
May or June. But don't let us hold our meetings
at the same time and place as the GAR, at least
until invited to do
This proposition is not quite so foolish as the one
some time since proposed by some brothers asking
the GA X. to admit Sons to their meetings. What
made it more ridiculous was that it was seriously
considered by some of the GAR. Encampments
No person fully realizing the relative position of the
two societies would for n moment entertain seri-
ously such an idea
Massachusetts Division-History Of its Organiza-
tion-Present Officers, etc.-Ths Division, under
direction of Gen. l. s. Bangs, in command of First
vision time in 1888, with Fred j. Bradford of
Lowell as Colonel. IL early had to contend with
opposition, being the stronghold of what was then
known as the Philadelphia Branch" A perma-
nent Division was formed in February 1884 and Joe
b. McCabe, genial Joe) of East Boston, placed in
command. There then were but four Camps i'll the
Division Negotiation were soon set on foot to win
to ranks the Camps not acting with us, some ~
in ALL This was so nearly successful that on Feb.4
1885 the two Orders were consolidated, all but one
of the Camps joining in the movement. This happy
contamination was largely due to the intelligent
efforts of Col. McCabc and his efficient Adjutant,
Horace p Kent two of the brightest men in
our Order. By arrangement, these two officers
retired and Col. G. +. Sargent, of Lawrence, was
chosen to fill the unexpired term. The pres
ent Commander, elected June 10. 1885, Is Col
III. s. Crossman, of Springfield His father, X
Crossman, was private in Co. d. 9th Mass serving
l;,, 20 az
ties and died in 1870 from disease incurred in the war
Col Crossman is 90 years of age an insurance agent
by occupation. He is IA member of Camp No. %
Springfield, and served as Captain one term. His
work in promoting the growth of the Order and
directing the affairs of the Division has been earnest
and efficient having during his term thus far added
II new Camps and mustered into the Order the
Camp ut Lynn, which was the head center of the
opposition. The present estimated strength of the
Division is 1850. A number Of the Camps have
large relief funds, some have full military equip
ments, and all seem 10 bc prospecting. The other
officers of the Division Lieut.. Col, C. H. Mes
singer, Hopedale Maj, j. It. Bartlett, Marblehead;
Chap, +. II. Leddy, East Cambridge; Adj't, q.
Frank Merriam, Springfield; @. NJ, ii. M. Renne,
Springfield; N. O., G. f. Loveioy, Worcester ;
ms, J. ii. Hinckley, Beverly; j. A, f. White
more Hudson.
Missouri.-On March G Camp of the Sons of
Veterans was mustered at Cape Girardeau, with
the following list of officers: Capt, J. L. Wray ;
First Lieut.. Henry Frenzel; Second Lieut., VIM.
Bruening; o. s., 9. w. Alters; @. NJ. s., Frank
Lelle This Camp Is located in the extreme south
east of the State, and at time within the
Confederate lines Comradc Henry A. Astholz,
Post Commander, mustered in the Camp, and it
starts with good prospects, for boys who live in
that section of the country have the spirit of their
fathers and will do or DIE. J. Speaker.
East Pennsylvana.-Camp No s, at Scranton,
Lackawanna County, is prospecting finely, having
about GO members. Camp 81, of Northumberland,
recently conducted very successful Campfire, par
ticipated in by members of Camp and Post. This
Camp claims to have fine stand of colors as
any in the State. The Ladies' Aid Society
neced with Camp No. 32, ShamolSn gave neck
fin narfy md apt nj nnt on
Feb. q. II was quite a success. The proceeds are
| to be used in meeting the expenses of the Division
Encampment, to be held i'll Shamokin in June.
MOUNTAINEERING No. / at Helena, has organized
drum corps in connection with the Camp. They
expect to march mt the head of the procession on
| Memorial Day.
| Illinois.-Camp No. 7, of Bloomington and Camp
No. 1S, of Spencer, have adopted relief feature,
| and are paying 81 per week in case of sickness
| The Camp at Sumner, which has been dead two
years. paid ali back per capita tax, and is again in
| line. The Camp ut Danville has also been resusci-
Frankfort with &c charter members. 1t is named
| w. L. Ellis Camp, No. SO, and is in Furnishing
| condition. The following officers were installed by
G.. NJ. Willmore, Past Commander of Dillon Post,
| No. 1873 GAR, of Frankfort: Capt, A. J. Ham
mack First Lieut. J. ID: Dimmick; Second Lieut..
john b. Clark Chap, James p. Jones; Q. s., w.
| being made to properly observe Memorial Day. At
the late meeting of Illinois Encampment GAR,
| resolution ndorsing the Sons of Veterans was
| passed by unanimous vote.
Son of Veteran" Washington, ID. c.: On the oath
ult, Gen. Walter ). Payne, who was on his way to
| New York TO hold a conference with the ''opposi-
| tion - of that State, was met at the Baltimore &
Ohio depot in this city by Col. w. G. Farquhar who
accompanied the General as far as Baltimore and
while there they were the guests of Jas. 4. Garfield
| Camp. In honor of the guests the boys of that
| Camp got up mock muster, for which they were
| highly compmented by Gen. Payne and Col.
Farquhar. Past Adjutant-G General L. w. Linton, OF
Youngstown, Pa, has been the guest of Col Farqu-
| har for the past week.
An appeal has been issued by Custer Camp, OF
Washington, ID. c., to solicit contributions and
| range benefit for Brother JAS ii. Terncy, who is
very sick and destitute in Providence Hospital
| The of the sick brother is very urgent, and
unless his brothers come promptly to dis aid he will
| geaty suffer.