The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-12-06
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STAPLEs.-Thomas D. Staples died at his home
at Lamoine, Me-, Nov. H. aged G. years He was
a member OF the 10th Me. aud a worthy comrade
of w. II. II. Rice Post, No. 50, and was buried by
a detachment of the Post. Comrade Staples died
of cancer in the neck, caused by lead-poisoning
from bullet that has been IN his side since 1864
HURD.-Charles III. Hurd died at his home near
Sedgwick Colo, recently aged 90 years of diseases
of the heart and liver, which contracted in the
service and for which he received pension. Com
rade Hur enlisted In 1852. in the I54ih N Y, and
WAS honorabiY discharged in February 1868 on
account of disabilities contracted while in line of
duty. After having sufficiently recovered he re-en-
listed in Knapp's Pennsylvania Battery and served
to the close OF the
BALDwIE-Grant A Baldwin, s9th Ohio, died at
Salna. Kan, recently. He was member of John
a Logan Post, No. ~, and was buried with mill
taFy honors by his comrades.
BAcHMAE-Col A W. Bachman died at Ian
caster, Pa recently, aged so years. He served
during the war rs Colonel of the 2O3d Pa.
BIssELL.-Maj Lyman Bissell, retired Army
officer died at his home in New Haven, Conn,
Nov %. Maj. BisselI served with distinction in
the Mexican and civil wars.
HAYNEs-Elitle Haynes died at Union, Ore, re-
Gently, aged IL years. He enlisted in the Union
army at the first call for troops and served with
distinction during the war. Comrade Haynes was
a respected member of Preston Post, No. H.
MEARs-Samuel T. Mears q member of MoPher-
son Post, No. rs. died at North Arlington recently
The funeral was conducted under the auspices of
the Post. The intermsnt was at bingham.
SEAUFER,-John II. Snaufer died at Lincoln
Township DaS recently, from the effects of gun
shot wound received In the breast during the war
He buried under the auspices of U. s. Grant
Post, Oneida. Comrade Snauter q very exen-
paFy citizen and highly regarded by his neighboFs
and friends. He was devoted member of the
Baptist Church, and a kind-hearted husband and
father He one of the very first to respond to
his countrys call, ensting, 1t is said, the sec
ond day after the first call was issued, and serving
up to the close of the war He leaves a wife, two
sons and two daughters.
CALLAN.-Capt. James n. Callan died suddenly
at his residence in Washington Nov. %. He was
at his office the day before. Capt Caan was son
of the late John r. Calan, for many years drug
NiSt au6la he
He WAS in ante-bellum days interested in military
affairs. In the early part of the war he left the
National Rifles to enlist company for the three
months service, and after its muster-out in July,
1861, he became attached to the Cd District reg-
ment and served till the close of the war. Since
then he had been engaged IN the claim business
particularly devoting his time to pension and war
claims.
BAII.-Thomas J. Ball. Sergeant Co X. Sd XIV
Cav. died at his residence in BrecEinVidge Co.
KY, recently Mr.. Bah had been great sufferer
from heart disease for number of years. His
trouble was the result of extreme exposure during
a long and faithful service in the army. He was
born in Breckenridge County, KY, Feb g. 1872, and
enlisted in Co. X Sd Ky. Cav, the Esd of Sep
TENDER, 1861; re-eniisted Jan D 1854, and served
with his company bravely until the final discharge
of his regiment at Lexington, \. c. the 18th of
July 1868 The deceased Joined the Baptist Church
in his 18th year. and remained faithful and con-
sistent member until his deccase. Comrade Ball
leaves wife and IL children.
RoBgRrs-Silas ID. Roberts, Sergeant Co. II, 50th
n. y. Engineers died Mt ElHnira, n. Y, recently
Comrade Roberts enlisted in 1862 and served until
the close OF the war. lie WAS a prominent member
in the Masonic fraternity, and was loved and re-
spected by all who knew him.
OANIELsoN.-John A. Danielson died at his home
in Calhoun Harrison Co, Iowa, Oct. z, aged 60
years Comrade Danielson was born In Sweden
Nov. 81, 1928; came to America at the age of H.
settling in Jefferson Co., Iowa, and in Harrison
County III 1854. He enlisted Nov. II, 1861 rs pri-
vate in Co. IL, 18th Iowa. was elected First Ser
geant. and December Is, 1861, commissioned
Second Lieutenant; was severely wounded in
right hip at Shiloh Sunday, April g. 1862; promoted
Captain June s, 1852 His wounds disabling him,
compelled him 10 resign on Sept. i3 1882. and they
caused him constant suffering. He kind
loving father and husband, noble citizen and
brave soldier who bore all his sufferings without
murmur.
BURT--Benjsmin G. Burt Captain Co. A. Goth u
s. c. t. died at his home near Sandusky, Lee Co.
Iowa, Sunday Oct. Z. aged 20 years. Terrence
Post, No 2, Keokuk, met the remains at the city
limits aud escorted them 30 the cemetery. where
they were inferred with Grand Army honors and
the Post firing three yolleys over their beloved
comrade.