Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-13
DAKOTA SOLDIERS.
The Old Veterans of Dakota
Gather at Redfield in.
Annual Encampment..
Reports OF the Assistant Adjutant.Gen.
eral and Quarterlnaster Showing the
Membership and Finances

eral ana QuartermaSter Showing the
Membership and Finances
The fifth annual G.. A. r. encn,npment
which began at Redfeld the 9th of March,
proved to be one of the largest attended
and most pleasurabie 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, were accorded
hearty welcome. The Woman's. Relief
corps was also in session with 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 encampA
ment would deter many from attending,
was dispelled as the clouds cleared, and
each incoming train brought to Redfield
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 E. B. Smith. department president.
Commander Allen then delivered his adj
dress, which was received with applause.
1t was lengthy and able document, and a
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 ADJUTANr- GENERALS 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
the following report of the business during the
year ending December g. 1887:
Since your election to the command of the de-
partment Twelve new posts have been organ
lied. as follows: John w. McLane, Hunter; W.
L. Utley, Parkston; S. A. Strickland, Hot
Mansfield, Hermosa; Geo p. Foster, Hope; +
M. Rockwell, Cooperstown Gettysburg, Roscoe =;
Appomattox, Larimore; w. H. Fisher, Rock
N. y,
Sheldon.
The number of posts in good standing on De-
cember 81 1885, was 81. Total number Of men,
be beers in good standing December 81. 1885, was
1856.
The total number of posts in good standing
Dece mber 81, 1887, was us. Total number Of
was 1869, a gain Of eighteen posts and 1O7 men,
bers. The number Of posts in good standing
March q, 1887, was 1ls. with q membership in
been total gain since December, 81. 1885, of
twenty-one posts and 800 members. Twelve
posts that were mac i've have been brought to
ing the year there have been eleven general
orders. one special order and three circular let
ters issued.
There have been twentv-eieht deaths during
the past year and intended to give brief his
tory Of the military life Of each comrade who
has died, and to this end have asked for informa-
exceptions met with no responses. have gath
cred what record could from the fles of this
Office. The following is the list Of the deceased
Antonio Escuders. Garfield post, Fort Lincoln
G. 7. Durnnd. Fitzpatrick post Huron T. l..
Pratt. Kearney post, Yankton; G. A. Wetter,
Kearney post, Yankton James w; Grace, Lyon
post, Canton VIM. H. Hopkins John D. James,
Harvey post, Rapid City; S. F. Andrews, Nc
Cook post, Hurley John Hulshiger, Meade post,
Gettysburg; L. F. Wood, Stedmsn post, Spring
Arthur p Allen, Wordsworth post, Fiandrau
Sost L. Smith John
dith post, Frankfort; Daniel McNab, Upton
post, Ashton w. s. Bonnie, Dodge post, Beres-
post
Reurke, Stanton post, Lead City; John L. lay
lor, Harvey post Desmet Orson Orrine, Gam
bee post bi'9 % Hliis ian and member OF Wash
During the year that have filled the position
OF assistant adjutant- general have tried to do
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.coul-
esy and kind treatment during the year, and
especially to your quartermaster-general who
has promptly responded to every call that Ihave
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
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, anu yours in fraternity, charity and
loyalty.
isignedl s. H. JUMPER,
Assistant Adjutant- General
The report of Assistant Quartermaster-
General Mccoy is as follows:
ASSISTANT QUARTHRMAsTER-GENERA DE-
pARTMENT, ABERDEEN. ID. r., March II, 1885,
Gen. Harrison Allen, Depar ment Commander
Dear Sir and Comrade: Herewith find a re-
port Of the transactions Of this Office Tor the ifs
cal year ending at this date:
Chsu IecelVeu IEoIu uuy pIeuecessoI. , I1I.3I
Cash from per capita tax. 1904. 80
Cash recei ed from muster fee. 12
posts. Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Cash received from sale OF supplies.... 311.97
Total. 80, 354. So
The disbursements include number of items,
amounting to 81, 5p3.66, leaving q balance Of
cash on hand Of $3.50 49,
The general expense account, including the
assistant adjutant-general's salary, $500; and
the assistant quarterlnaster-general's salary
$500. stationary, printing. etc., amounts to ST.
1887 disbursements, including $295.59 for sup
plies amounted to S453.29. Amount paid to
Grant memorial fund, S4OG2: due to Johnson