The National tribune., 1886-02-11
cordially received with that fraternal greeting

cordially received with that fraternal greeting
known only to old comrades.
:. Harrison. Marengo: Officers of Hammond
Post, No. 23l: Commander, N. X Tucker; :. Y. G..
i. Harrison; J. V. c., w. V. Weathers; o. ID. j. w.
Towers; o. G., V. 4. Stewart Adjt 4. T. Wealth
ers; Q. NJ, L. B. Stewart; @. NJ 5, W. H. Huff;
= NJ: W. I. Wallis; Chap, w. +. Green; Surg,
Jas. iiolsclaw. Delegate to Department Eneamp-
me"t ". T. Jenner; Alternate. ". T, Waits.
}. 4. Newcomb, Galveston: Officers OF Dan Pratt
Post, No. so: Commander J. II. Mcdonnell; s V.
e, : Ramsey; J. V G., u. L. Cameron; Q. d., J.
Bel; g n s W Hart; Surg, +. G, Knight ai!; :
4; Newcomb; :. NJ, l. \. Adams; q. NJ. 3, J. IL.
Philippy.
IOWA
The Encampment OF the Department of Iowa
will convene at Sioux City March %, and continue
during the 2Hh and 18th.
a Comrade - Center Point: Officers of Denison
Post, No "a: Commander; L. /: Wilson; ;. '. g,
L. II. Trip: Surg, !. W. Tiffany, NJ. D.; Chap,
Rev. =. l. RucSer; q. NJ Geo c. Bliss; Q. D., A.
Kubias: O. G., f. w. Chesey: s. NJ, II. G. Prin-
gle; q ". :, ID. J.. Meneer Our Post room is
40NS0. decorated with army pictures G. X. badges,
flags etc. We have bought lots of sacks of flour
aud SIDES of meat for destitute comrades and their
more when necessary.
J. W. Rumplc, Ladora: y. T. Bricker Post, No.
40, which was organized in April, 1883, with 70
charter members, has mustered in since n great
number: but there have been many removals
and the like that have to-day force of 3D.
Although weak in numbers. our faith sstrong, and
perfect harmony prevails in our midst. We have
suffered but one loss by death since our organlza-
ton, that of our beloved Commander, Chas. A.
Gates. Ist y. i. Art, who died Oct. 10 The Off
GERS of the Post Commander, J. d: Betz; S. ".
C., J. y. Shedenhcim; i. V. G., J. w. Rumple;
Chap, J. ID. Kohl; @. NJ, NJ. A. Mantz; o. d., }.
}. Goats; o. G., John Swope; Surg, j. L. Orin.
KANSAS
G. A. Hastings. Topeka: In reply to the many
questions asked me from Vermont, would say that
Comradc George A Fields was Il member of Co. X,
stu Vt; graduated al MeaGville Theological School
June 10 1873, and Is now pastor of the NJ l.. church
III liaddam City. He has been member of the
GAR. 10 years, and will deliver his celebrated
lecture before any Post III the Union upon the most
reasonbie terms. Thus far lie has held his audiences
spcnbound; and no Post fail to replenish their
relief fund with him.
z. II. Coney, Topeka: Resolutions have been
adopted by Gen. Rice Post. No. Il, urging Gen.
John {. Caldwell for the position of Department
Commander. The EncaInpment OF this Depart
ment VIII be held at Wichita Feb. % to "a
grand fair was commenced by the Post Monday
last, and so far has proved great success.
Officers Of Iiiawatha Post, No. l@l, iiawatha:
Commander, J. II. Fraser; s. V. c., +. Dewitt; J.
Y. G., J. V. McNamcr: Clap, Il. c. Chase; O. d.,
J. /. Merrill; surg, l.. Il. Yates: q. NJ, Il, :. Fos-
ter; o. G., D. y. Van Horn; Adi,t, }. X. klinefel-
ter; ;. NJ, A. {. Foster a. q. NJ, Gyron Phelps.
MAINE
H. W. Wells, Oakland: The members OF serg't
Wynlan Post, No. o., held most pleasant Camp
fire on the BOD inst, at whch.a mock courtnartial
was held. Lieut.. Wyman the cHlprit and his
crime was the theft of Government mule. Past
Commander J. w. Gilman was the counsel for the
prisoner and Adjt II. w. Wells, Judge Advocate.
The gallant Lieutenant was adjudgcd not guilty,
but was nevertheless fined 81 cents and sentenced
TO eNpcnd the same in beans for the Post. \ Ma
TIoSAL TRIBUNE Watch and chain was voted to
son OF Prof. lockwood. This watch was obtained
by one of the comrdesa premium.
b. i. Triton, Albion: Officers of Amos ]. Billings
Post, No 1l2 China: Commander, b. p. Tilton;
:. V. c., !. w. Brown; J. V. c., A. Libby; Surg,
r. B. Gardner; o. D., F. c. Ward; o. g., L. b.
Mitchell; Chap, J. Copeland @. NJ, L. NJ. Shores
Adj,t. W. n. Ward; s. NJ, A. w. Doe; q. NJ. s.,
+ Handy