Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-06-19

Iowa town in 1861, and who not only not
returned, but are sleeping in unknown
graves, scattered here and there on
Shiloh's dark and bloody field, around
Vicksburg, KennesaW mountain and
the march TO the sea
Reece Sltnfoi5er: One OF two parties
are very indignant because at the meet
ing Of the eE-sOldiers of the union to
make arrangements for the proper obser-
vance Of memorial day the names Of two
cOlored union soldiers were placed upon
one of the committee. Each Of these
cOlOred soldiers have honorable dis
charges from the government Of the
United States as having been faithful
and efficient defenders Of the uniOn-as
high a patent of manhood and nobility
as can be accorded to any man, white or
black, by any Organization on earth
and IN the Grand Army of the Republic
there is no distinction made on account
Of color.
Ellsworth Reporter. Each succeed
ing year brings more strongly into
light the wounds and diseases brought
about by four years service in camp and
field while fighting to preserve the
union. Few Of the cid veterans are
either strong or healthy. What a heart
less or thOughtless fellow he must be
who views procession of these old
veterans and ghbly commented upon
their hObbled gait and bent forms
/ Twenty years ago they were physically
/ and mentally the pride OF the land They
are older now, much older and few viii
| live the allotted time Of three score and
ten.
Caldwell Journal; The new silk ban.
ner swung TO the breeze recently for the
first time by Upton post No. q, G. A R.
/ is the handsOmest and most costly affairs
of the kind IN the county. 1t was made
/ by the wives of the old soldiers In the
/ city, and shows a prOfusion of elegant
/ and careful work by them. The man
mouth star in the blue ground, composed
Of gold stars, together with the legend
upton Post No. q, G. A. R., - made that
! part Of the banner look like especial care
had been expended upon 1t. The post is
very proud Of their banner.
FL Dorado Times: Peter Telyea, q
/ familiar figure to FL DOradOans, and one
Of the oldest soldiers Of the civil war, has
at last secured a pension, that portion
back amounting to 81, Ats. Hereafter
he viii receive So per month.
Lyons PrOhibitionist: Another sol
der boy made happy. M. D. Hart neal
/ Little River, has been notified that 81 200
back pay awaits his order and that his
/ pension has been increased from 81 to Il
! per month.
The veterans Of Morris county are
discussing the Feasibility Of erecting q
monument In Green cemetry at Council
Grove. One viii undOubbedlyIbe con
structed within a short time.
The ex-prisioners Of war residing at
/ Dodge City, Ford county, held meet
ing the other day and formed an asEocia-
/ ton.
The Grand Army boys In HOllenberg
/ Washington county, are building an ar
mory 24x50. Their post is in a healthy
/ condition.
Marysville Nelrs: a. P. Mohr has re-
ceived a check for nearly 81. 200 pension
money, for disability incurred during the
war
The ladies' relief corps, Of Cawker City
have presented Reynolds post of that
! place with a handsome silk flag.
A post Of the Grand Army is shortly
to be organized at IvanhOe, Finney coun.
/ tV.