The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1888-08-02
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CHRIsT.-Jacob Christ, Orderly-sergeans, Co. g.
Ith Num-, died June 9 of cancer Of the stomach
Conrade Christ was born in New York State He
enlisted at Red Wing, Mimi. IN October. 1852, and
was discharged IN August, 1865. He held member
ship In the l. o. o. F., A. o. o. W, sons Of Her
man, Volunteer Fire Department OF Red Wing be-
ing ex-Chief Engineer and was also a charter
member Of a. E. Welsh Post No IS Department
Of Minnesota, Ga. R. His funeral was the largest
RUssEIL--Capt. o. n Russell, Co F. ssth Wis.
died Of heart disease at Canton, OAK. JGne5 Can't
feH vas q brave soldier, and had many true
friends Of the old 36th. At the battle of Ream's
Station, which occurred on Aug 25 1854 Capt
Russell was wounded through the shoulder
RATHBUS.-C. b. Rathbun died at Ethan OAK
June IL, of heart disease He was born AZ Bonn
bay, n Y, IN October. 1889, and was in his seth
year. In 1852 he enlisted IN Co. E IO6th n Y
and was mustered out at the close of the war He
returned home and was married to Miss Eliza J.
Owen. He removed to Rome, OAK. in 1880 whers
he helped TO organize at this place Ricketts, Post
NO o. u Ak, ana named the Post after his Old
commander, Gen. Ricketts, The GAR IN con-
nectlOn with Free Masons, buried him with Tia
honOrs of the Orders.
FISH. w Fish, Co. G. 30th Ill. died at Kuttis-
burg, H., last month. The comrade enlisted IN
September, 1851 and from exposure at the battle OF
Fort DOnels0n contracted diarrhea, which became
chronic, and from which he died June L. He was
buried under the auspices Of Post No. 446, GA p.
Department of Illinois.
HAwKISs.-JaEnes Hawkins died June d at
Shelby, Iowa, of apOplexy, aged 50 years He was
born IN England, and came TO this country in
early life. He served through the Mexican war,
and the war Of the rebellion in Co. @, Iss
Ne. Art. He had been a resident of Shelby
for over . years and he had no relatives ia this
country. He was buried by his comrades OF Dick
rates Fost with appropriate ceremonies
CLAEK.-Charles III. Clark Co l. 9th Mimi. died
at AyOea, Mimi, June 10. COmrade Clark was
member Of Zach Taylor Post, Fulda, Nina, and
was buried by the Post. Being unable to prove
origin OF his disability in the service he could not
obtain pension. He leaves q wife and three chill
dren without any means, but they viii not suffer
while the Post can prevent it.
BUssELL-John W. Russell died IN HaIIoweu
r. = < L.
so Me- and was a Past Commander of John B.
Hubbard Post, No. 20. Department Of Maine He
was laid at rest by his comrades.
NTSCEST.-CteOrge W Vincent Co. T. Ssth Pa
was killed in the MOuntaindale Coal Mines, Pa,
April Is.
JoSEs.-WiIHam Jones. Co. B. 5Ist Ohio. and a
member Of r A. Clark Post, Tippecauoe, o., was
killed June Is, by being struck by passenger en-
CINE two miles north of IippecauOe. No particu-
lars can be given, he was alone when struck,
was unconscious when found BY next train and
remained so until Saturday night at II D. m,
when he died. He was buried by r. A. CLARK
Post, assisted by j. ii. Reaves Post, of FreepOrt.
HLDEEBEASD.-Died at mis- residence near Oak
dale ILL., June % Frederick HiIderbrand. aged 63.
COmrade HiIderbrand was a member Of Co. 3,
1llth III. BE was good soldier and holsst
man, respected by ali who knew him. He leaves
wife, three sons and two daughters;
NIBLACK.-N. A NIDlack, member of ". A.
Clark Post, No. 434 MoultOn, Iowa, died June IS.
He was formerly member OF the I'd No. 5. u.
HARLAw.-G. W Harlan died at his home IN
Twin Lakes, Colo, June q Of heart disease, aged
Is. He was born IN Lancaster Co, Pa, in I322.
In 1862 he enlisted with the first company from
Guthrie Co, Iowa, in Co. @, 4th Iowa, as First
Lieutenant. In 1873 he followed the flow of immi-
grafton TO Leadville where he resided until four
years ago, moving then to Twin Lakes, Is miles
from Leadville- He was buried by the comrades
of Garfield Post. of which he was a member. he
leaves wife and seven children.
BEAL.-ChaunCey W. Beai died at his residence
in IwlHEsvle, Barre, VT, July 5, aged % years.
He enlisted ia Co. b, 10th VT. and served til the
close of the war. He was one who was ever ready
Z q "a WI pl Guty aud he gluv Il IA
leaves a wife.
LOCKwooD.-Died recently at his residence ia
Rockford III, g. Stanley Lockwood he was
drummer In Co. III, 74th III. He was sick but one
week He was faithfully attended BY comrades
He had been Sergeant-AIajOr and Adjutant of the
Post filling the positions aceeptabiy- His funeral
was attended by @. L. Nevius Post No. ].
SMITH.-Died at his home In Rockford, H.,
Gently Harvey f. Smith, Sergeant, Co. Il. SD H..
aged 81 years. He was a cOmrade Of G. L. Neyius
Post No. l. and had served the Post efficiently as
Officer of the Day and Senior Vice Commander.
He leaves a wife and three daughters
LUCE.-James G.. Luce, Co. ID, Ifth H., died July
5 at his home in BelOit. Wis, aged 85 years. Hs
enlisted in 1862, and was discharged III 1865 Dur
ing the last year ne was a great suuerer nom q
complication Of diseases He was member of G..
L. Nevius Post, No. l. Rockford, Department Of
Illinois. The Post at BelOit showed him many acts
of fraternal kindness during his sickness and at
tended the Obsequies.
CAPRoS-Nat6an B. Capron died at the Rhode
Island homeopathic Hospital In Providence July
g. He was nearly 70 Years Of age, and was born in
/ WilhamstOwn. Vt. He wRs a carpenter by trade.
lie enlisted May 1907 private IN 90 lLn
VT and was discharged March ., 1865, By reason
Of physical disability. He was mustered into
Prescott Post Rhode Island, March Z, 1879. Ills
remains were entOmbe6 IN the North Burial ground
COwDES.-Rufus w. CoWden died at Wreutbam,
Mass, July 5, of paralysis He was a member Of
+ Co c. 26th Mass; also of Geo. II. Mannheim Post
No I33 Department of Massachusetts. Hisremains
were inferred ct MOshassuc Cemetery, Central
Falls r. l.. escorted by comrades of Maintein Post.
RIrFER.-Samuel Ritter. veteran Of the late
war aged 66 years, fell dead upon the street July
| % at Chamber sburg, Pa, on his way home from
physicians office. whore he had been examined
and received medicine 10 take His father fell dead
upon the street years ago under exactly sinAs
lar circumstances,