The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-07-01
MICHIGAN

terms the disloyaI utteranoes of Jefferson Davis
The Grafton at Three Rivers; on Memorial Day,
was delivered by Rev. It. M. Shaunafelt, Chaplain,
I'd NJ Prutzer Post No. 70, and Past Chaplain-in-
Chief Of the Grand Army.
MINNESOTA
John A. Myers Post, OF Jackson, has adopted
resolutions which presented by Comrade
Bushnell, expressing the adherence OF the COM
rades at the recent uiierances Of Davis and Gordon
MISSOURI
On Memorial Day ms the members OF Capt Wag-
oner Post, of independence preparing 10
start 30 the church, they were taken completely
by surprise by the presentation Of beautiful new
flag by Past Post Commander ANtell, on behalf OF
Miss Minnie AXtell, who had collected the money
for the purchase without giving tlie secret away"
The flag il very handsome. The Post boys are
highly gratifod at this manifestation OF regard.
The following resolution was then unanimously
adopted:
Resolred. That Capt Wagner Post extend to
Miss Minnie our heartfelt thanks for her beautiful
Offering and that she shall ever be held in CRATE
full remembrance for this tribute and offering to us
Henry A. Astholz. Cape Girardeau: Post No.
I7S. which organized in 1884, has member
ship of lSS, and is steadily recruiting. We VIII
have a Reunion, Campfire and barbecue in celebra-
ton Of 4th Of july on Saturday, July 3, 1856 TX
ensive preparations are in progress, and not less
than $500 visitors are expected. Our Reunions
and Camphres are generally well attended, both
by the boys of the blue and gray.
Veteran" St. Joseph; On the 18th ult. Com
mander William Striblen, OF Chester Harding Post,
No. 1872 Of this city. assisted by J. V. G. Charles X.
b. Thomas. Chap. w. A Hatch, o. G. Robert Jack,
and Comrade Columbus Denny, all Of Post No. ls2,
mustered in John Kelsy Post. No. 27s, at Cosby,
Andrew County, with Is charter members The
officers Of the new Post are; Commander, John
Augustine; 8. V. c., Payton A. Reddiek; J. V. C.,
Jarvis keasby; AdJt Andrew r. Sandusky; q. NJ,
Henry Dorsch; O. d., Samuel ID. Lennger; q. e..
Nathan j.. Minis. The prospect of the new Post Is
excellent. Chester Harding Post, No. 1s2, Of this
city, is booming A lively interest in GA X affairs
Is kept up and recruiting is the order of the day.
The splendid soldierly appearance OF Post NO. ls2
m lnxsf na r4-iOF Nj w
marched and executed the commands at once re-
vealed the old veterans and was favorably COM
mented upon by all who were witnesses on that
occasion.
NEW JERSEY
Warren c. Hursh Branchville: About year ago
an effort made to establish a GAR. Post at
this place: charter was granted. and at our last
meeting the regular members and those proposed
for membership will number about l07 members,
making if one of the strongest Posts in Northern
New Jersey. Our list OF officers are follows:
Commander, Nathaniel X Bray; 5. V. C., Benz.
Knox J. V. c., John Kaiser; q. NJ, Geo. Phillips;
Adj't, Capt. Jas. McDanolds.
OHIO
A. J. Kress. Huntsville: Boggs Post, No. SIS, La
In good condition both numerically aud financially.
its officers a follows: Commander. NJ. Z. San
dcrs; s. V. C.. A. j. kress; J. V. c.. W. III. Hoover;
e NJ, w, n Coulter; Chap, A. e; Mills; Surg. I.
$ NJ, D. b. Herrodi o. G.. ]. C., Griffin; o. D., w.
BOSWELL.
Aipheus G. McGriff. springboro: Officers of Post
v. c., William Barnhart; J. v c., $. Haines; Adrt.
@. c. Langsdon; Surg, u. Mullin; q. NJ, Joseph
o. O.. j. Babson; q. NJ, s. A COlnan; s. NJ, c. G.
Vickers.
PENNSYLVANIA
The following will explain itself: I have the
pleasure to acknowledge the receipt OF yours OF the
18th Inst. with application for Post at Proctor, Pa
and check for SO in payment of charter fee.
Yours, truly. THos. J. STEWART.
Asst Adj't-General.
Geo b. Snivelv. Greencastle: ON TUESDAY last
the remains of VIM. II. Ral were removed from
the Lutheran Cemetery al this place and re-interred
the spot where lac gave his life-blood the first
martyr TO the cause Of freedom on Northern soil.
lie was the first Union soldier killed in battle in
Pennsylvania. Gen. Goblin, Department Com
mandcr delivered the Grafton. and Col. II. j. Stew
art. Gen. Hartranft, jerome B. Burk, Hon. ID. w.
Rove Col. II. w. Flick. Gov Pati!son and staff,
ex-Goy. A. G.. Curtin, Hon. A. X. Mcclure and
c. n Livingstone, Uniontown: Will r. Stewart
Post No. lsO Of Uniontown, Pa, is in very -four
ishing condition. The Posts meets every Thursday
evening, and at each meeting adds TO its list Of
membership.
POTOMAC
Circular No. 2. issued June &C. by order Of j. b.
Burke, Department Commanders. 4. Faunce,
Assistant Adjutant- GeDeral-is as follows: The
comrades Of the Depart ment Of the Potomac Grand
Army Of the Republic, accompanied by the COM
rades Of the Departments Of Maryland Virginia,
West Virginia. Delaware, and other Departments,
will on the occasion OF the 2oth National Encamp-
ment escort Commander-in- Chief Burdeit 10 San
Francisco. CAL leaving Baltimore at $50 a M and
Washington at 10: IS a. m, on Sunday, July IS. A
special train will be run TO San Francisco and re-
turn. the entire trip consuming 30 days the rate.
including sleeping accommodations and meals en-
route and AT San Francisco. being fixed at $780, of
which SIS forfeit should be paid for each ticket
when the name is received and the remainder,
slS5, must be paid in full before July IS.
Children under II years. half rate. The
above rate is confined to comrades of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. TO the Society Of the
Army Of the Potomac, members OF the Womans
lfaf( Of ind flafr
families and female relatives. and cordial invi-
tation is extended 10 all to join In this grand
march TO the Golden Gate. The rate given Is un-
doubleday the cheapest that has ever been offered 10
any excursion leaving this city, and considering
the accommodations, the space Travelled. the
country traverSed. the time consumed. and the
great attractions en- route going and coming. and
at San Francisco. where our comrades have made
the most perfect arrangements for the comfort and
pleasure OF their guests. IL il one that has never
been surpassed. From the Potomac River 10 the
Pacific Ocean. across river, valley, and mountain,
by tho great lakes and through the grand canyons.
with constantly changing scenery, panoramic
continually spread out before the eye. leaving an
impression never TO be forgotten. The route going
will be via Chicago, Omaha and Ogden TO San Fran
cisco, returning via Ogden, Denver Kansas City ST.
Louis aud Cincinnati. As above stated the depart
ure will be on Sundaymorning, July Is. Monday. II
a. M July 26 arrive al Chicago. remaining there all
day. afiordng opportunity 10 visit the principal
points OF interest leaving at 10 p. m. Wednesday,
1 6;l0 p. M, July o. leave Cheyenne. Thursday.
d
ing there one day, where time will be given 10 visit
/ the Mormon Temple and Tabernacle, and enjoy a
bath ia the famous Salt Lake, well seeing
other attractive points OF interest. Friday p. M
/ July 30, leave Salt Lake City. Saturday 1 y. M,
July 81, arrive nj Reno. Sunday p. m, Aug. 4,
arrive Of San Francisco remaining 10 days. While
here, IA addition to the sessions OF the National
| Encampneut which will continue from Tuesday
10 Saturday, there will be parades public meetings.
| concerts receptions. banquets, CainpRres, excnr-
1 sions-ndeed everything 10 make the time pass
! pleasantly and give enjoyment 20 all. Tuesday
there will be a grand parade and in the evening 3
grand reception al the Mechanics Pavilion. We'd
1 nesdAy. excursion via >. A.. & ". T.. X. *. 70
Santa Rosa and Sonolna Valley, CAL and n grand
| concert and ball In the evening. Thursday. ex.
cursion to- and reception by the citizens Of. Sants
Cruz. Cal and a grand banquet Ina the evening
Friday, excursion 10 Monterey. Cal, grand picni,
excursion over the North Pacific Coast Railway
! and an entertainment in the evening. Saturday
excursions around the Bay Of San Francisco anc
! a grand Campfire IN the evening. Monday. excur
sion 10 Oakland, and n grand reception by the cti
zens OF that city. Tuesday. excursion TO san Jose
and grand reception by the citizens OF that city
/ Wednesday and Thursday. excursion TO Sacra
Wednesday evening, Aug. IL, where grand recep
ton will be held until the following day. Thurs
day. 7:l5 D. m, Aug. u, leave Sacramento: SaiuT
day, 7.j5 a. M. Aug. H. arrive at Ogden; Sunday
$50 m, Aug Is arrive at Denver. At this city
stop Of four days viii be had. and from this poin
excursions viii be made 20 the surrounding coun
try enabling all 10 see the wonderful and beautiful
scenery for miles around at a small additional ex
Clear Creek Canyon Is worth tho long journey thu
far taken its grand and wonderful visias terminal
ing n the terraces at Georgetown. Green Lake. tn
highest body Of water on the continent, lies jus
above Georgetown. Central City IL not FAR away
Como. Leadyilc, the Black hawk district, Mantou
and Hot Sulphur Springs are all within reaching
distance and are easily accessible Indeed the fou
days spent at this place will be among the mos
a - 4 Il -.