Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
JAKOTA SOLDIERS.
The Old Veterans Of Dakota
Gather at Redfieid ip
Annual Encampment.
Reports OF the Assistant Adjutant.G .Gen.
eral and Quartermaster Showing the
Membership and Finances.

The fifth annual g. A. r. encampment
which began at Redfeld the 27th of March,
proved to be one of the largest attended
and most pleasurable Of the notable gather
ings Of old comrades of the territory. The
town was handsomely decorated, and the
old soldiers, many of whose footsteps are
now weak and faltering, we're accorded
hearty welcome. The Wonan's Relief
corps was also In session with q goodly at
tendance Of representative ladies'. The
usual receptions were given and hugely en-
joyed, the citizens of Redfeld demonstrat-
ing the fact that their handsome appear
ance on this occasion was only equaled by
their hospitality.
The apprehension that the storm pre-
vailing on the opening day of the encamp-
ment would deter many from attending,
was dispelled as the clouds cleared, and
each incoming train brought to Redfeld
its quota of passengers. During the Sec
ond days session communication from
the Woman's Relief corps was read, and
was received with applause, showing that
that order is in prosperous condition. On
invitation the corps was invited to attend
the encampment, and committee of five
was appointed to escort the ladies to the
hall. On their arrival Post Commander
W. V. Lucas introduced to the ladies Com
mander Allen, who made short speech Of
welcome, which was responded to by Mrs.
Sarah Z. B. Smith, department president.
Commander Allen then delivered his ad-
dress, which was received with applause.
1t was lengthy and able document and
fine exposition of G.. A. r. matters, the
main features being covered by the reports
annexed.
Assistant Adjt. Gen. S. H. Jumper sub
mitted the following report, which was re-
ceived and placed on file.
ASSISTANT Adult TANT-GENHRAL's OFFICE, DE-
PARTMENT OF DAKOTA. G. A. r., ABERDEEN d.
T., March q, 1SSS.-To Harrison Allen Depart
ment COmmander-Comrade: In accordance
with the rules and regulations Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, / have the honor to make
year ending December 81, 1887:
Since your election to the command OF the de-
L. Utley, Parkston s. A. Strickland, Hot
Springs Samuel 7. Allen Buffalo Gap; Gen
Mansneld. Hermosa; Geo. 7: Foster. Hope; F.
Appomattox, Larimore; w. H. Fisher Rock
ham John A. Logan, Darlington John N. Geary,
The number of posts in good standing on De-
cembsr 81, 1885. was 81. Total number Of men,
bers in good standing December 81. 1885, was
1855,
The total number of posts in good standing
Dece mber 81, 1887, was l15 Total number OF
members In good standing December 81, 1887
was 2, 1853, gain of eighteen posts and lG7 men,
bers. The number OF posts in good standing
March 27, 1887, was 11s. with membership in
good standing estimated at 3,l76. There has
been total gain since December, 81, 1888. Of
twenty-one posts and 800 members. Twelve
posts thar were inac i've have been brought to
life and are now In a fourishing condition. Dur
ing the year there have been eleven general
orders. one special order and three circular let
There have been twenty-eieht deaths during
the past year and intended TO give brief his
has died and to this end have asked for informa-
ton in general order No. 2, which with three
exceptions met with no responses. l have gath
cred what record could from the flea of this
Office. The following is the list of the deceased :
Antonio Escuders, Garfield post, Fort Lincoln /;
c. Y. Durand. Fitzpatrick post Huron T. l..
keaTney % poss Ysntton @ 1smes W y Grscs ~etssr Trsn
post, Canton VIM H. Hopkins John d. James,
Harvey post, Rapid City; s. F. Andrews, Nc
Cook post. Hurley John Hulshieer, Meade post,
held Geo. W. Bartlett, Humphrey post. MI
bank John D. Riley, Reynolds post. Fargo
Arthur ?. Allen, Wadsworth post, Flandrau !;
Samuel s. Roberts, l.. r. Smith, John Schmidt,
sumner post, Wapheton Frank J. Fisher, Mere
dith post, Frankfort; Daniel McNAb, Upton
post, Ashton W. s Bonnie, Dodge post. Beres-
,
John B. Mccormick, King post, Mandan Peter
Rourke, Stanton post, Lead City John L. Tsy-
lor Harvey post; Desmet orson Orrine Gam
fngton post, Valley CITY. name not given.
During the year that have filled the position
OF assistant adiutant general have tried to do
my duty faithfully, as understood it, and IL
have erred it has been the fault of the head and
not OF the heart. desire at this time to return
my sincere thanks to all the officers and CON-
rades OF this department for the uniform court
esy and kind treatment during the year and
especially to your quartermas at or general who
has promptly responded 70 every cali that have
made upon him. In laying aside the honors
and duties Of this position do not forget that
to you for your confidence in me, and for your
courteous help and advice, which has lightened
the responsibility of the position, / am under
everlasting obligations and with the hope that
my earnest efforts have met with your approval
as we'll as that Of my comrades in the depart
ment, l am yours IN fraternity, charity and
loyalty,
lSigned] g. H. JUMPER
Assistant Adjutant General.
The report of Assistant Quartermaster-
General Mccoy is as follows:
ASSISTANT QuARrERMAsTER-GENERA DE-