The National tribune., 1886-01-07
DEPARTMENT NEWS.

lbE NAIlONAL i 1KlBUNE IdS TcCtully lUI-
warded, III response to requests, blank applca-
tiOns for Post charters to the following: James
knifiin. Curtis, Neb.; James L. Wood Rich
mond, Ky; James Barr, Burwell, Neb.; l.. G.
Pendergast, Eagle Bend Mimi; NJ S. Bastin
Highland, KY; VIM. NJ. Watson, Wolf Creek
ILL.,; E. L. Billings, Pine Bush, n. Y; III. G.
Moore, Montgomery, VT; ]. ii. Atkins, Cowden
Ill, making total of 80 during the present
administration.
We have received from w. d. Russell, Of
Williamson, n. Y, an application for Post
charter at that place with l9 signers, together
with fee for same, and from Francis Montague
of Blake, Fla, one with % signers and fee.
CALIFORNIA
John f. Godfrey Post, No. s., was organized al
Pasadena recently with 10 members; 10 more were
present who would have joined had they had theil
discharge papers with them. The following officers
Were elected: Commander, j. A Gilchrist; S.V. &.
Z. S. Frost; J. V. c.. A. X. McQuillan; @. NJ, J
Ellis; surg, L. Allan; Chap w f. Barcus; o. D.
c. &. Brown; o. g., c. A. Black; Adj't, Wesley
B1nnell; $; NJ Capt Wakely The Mastering
mt participated in a banquet.
COLORADO
We desire 10 return thanks to d. E. Desmond 70,
the roster of A Lincoln Post, No. 4, of Denver
The Post is in splendid working order with q
membership of 207
ILLINOIS,
most interesting and eloquent address on " Oul
Dead Heroes" was delivered on the 18th ult by
Comrade Geo. l.. Hutchin at a Campfire at Bloom.
ington.
1iton Wilson, Salem: Officers of J. s. Chandler
Post, No. lo2 OF this place: Commander, r.. II
Caniine; Chap. Josia Pyles; @ NJ, VIM Houchen
q. d., john McMurry; o. G., = G. Tate.
McClanahan Post, No. $50. of Monmouth, is in
fine working order. There are 20 members in good
standing all of whom earnest and energetic
men. The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Commander J. II. Herdman; S. v
G., J. III. sample; J. v. C., ;. A. Hogen; Chap, A
}. Eby; Surg j. G. kilgore; q. NJ, &. B. Bristoe
o. ID, +. T. Graham; o. e., ; Boswell. Delegate
TO State Encampment, p. NJ. Coates Alternate, d.
ID. Diilinbauch.
d. II. Bishop, WasLburn: Officers of Post No
ll3: Comlnander, John McWhiney; S:y. C.. Enocl
Ireland; Chap, Henry Gill; Surg, N. S. Fulton
o. d., G. L. Hayden; o. G.. Elam Ford
Chas. l.. KiSsler, Urbana: Jones Post, of this
place, is booming. 1t has good membership and
Is recruiting at every meeting.
N. V. Cannedy, Greenfield: weisner Post No
$50 is in fine working order and always ready
help the poor soldier and his sick family. We have
100 members, all IN good standing.
Officers Of Aurora Post No. 20, Aurora: Com
V. c., J. NJ Kennedy; Surg, DIR. r. A Elder
o. D.. Charles J. Ayres; o. g., J. c. Bude; Chap.
e. Z. Hewett. Delegates to the State Encampmen,
at Springfield, J. +. Harral, W. III. Watson, J. NJ
Kennedy A. d. Bunncll; Alternates, f. O. White
Fred Hotz, A. C. Graves. A. =. Vaughn.
IOWA.
John Goodmillcr, Marble Rock On the evening
of Nov. p. 1855, while Marble Rock Post q. A K
Was IN SESSION, an lnVltaon was received from the
ladies Of oEr city and vicinity TO a banquet at Rob
inson's hall, which was accepted by the Post. I'm
mediately upon entering the hall the member:
Were conducted 30 the space allotted TO them, wheT
ia glowing language the Hon. G. w. Holland, in
thc name OF the ladies, presented the Post with
beautiful silken banner by So feet, costing $50
The members OF Marble Rock Post wish to extend
10 the ladies their thanks and gratitude for tho mu
niiicent gih so generously bestowed.
a. Bunker. Washington: J. G. White Post, No
los. as ia fiourishing condition, and has ia con
aectlon with it, q Relief Corps Of 45 members al
haId-working and energetic women. At our re
cent election we chose the following officers &c
manage the affairs of our Post during the ensuing
year: Commander, D. l.. Aughcy; S. v. c.. d. j
Eicheberser; j. v. c., J. J.; kilgore; @. NJ, H
Siichler; Surg, ]. A. B:ngMnan; Chap, c. w
Black; Q. d., j. J. Kellogg; o. c., Jas. Murlsn
w. III: Moore, SibIey: Officers of L. g. Ireland
Pest No lis, Of this place: Commander w. II
Morrison; S. V. c.. Jacob Brooks; ]. V. c., w NJ
Moore; Surg, Hiram Ncill; @. NJ, Albert Romey
Chap, NJ. Winchester o. D., Robert Stamin.
INDIANA
Officers OF Archer Post Princeton: Commander
j. =. Eppcrsoai S. V. c., George w. Gasaxay; j.