The National tribune., 1889-10-24
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Divisions Election Of
Officers, etc.
IOWA.

IOWA.
General Orders, No. 10, Issued at Waterloo, Oct,
s, by order of Fred w. White, Colonel Command
img-Edw. $. Miller, Adjutant-contain the follow
ing;
great National organization, devoted primarily to
the perpctuation of the American Republic and
fostering the spirit of loyalty throughout the land,
is an inspiring thought and should make every
brother proud to wear our badge, and awaken II
desire in the heart Of every other worthy son of
those who wore the blue in the of the great re-
bellion. to Toe identified with us. We have every
encouragement to press forward the good work.
The Colonel Commanding attended the first Dis
trict Encanlpment mt Anamosa Sept 2o-2I WINE
the attendance not rs large desired, 1t IL be-
lieved the Encampment was productive of much
good. President Spcalman Is entitled to- great
credit In his abors to make the Encampmcnt sue
cess.
KANSAS.
General Order No. 30 issued at FredonIn Oct. 10,
by order of G. $. Nation, Colonel Commanding-J.
l.. Short, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the following:
Since General Order No 81 was issued applioa-
ton has been received for Camp charter from Mo-
Pherson. John J. Ingalls, Camp, No. al, In Fon-
tame, VIM. A. White, Captain, was mustered sept.
H. by G. =. Nation of No 20, assisted by four other
members of No. 20 and "a dozen members of No 81.
| The latter Camp brought along their splendid
Drum Corps and general good time was had.
| No. al il the eighth Camp in Wilson County.
- Camp li2, Chase, N. M. Smith, Captain, was
! mustered Sept. l6. by Comrade a. l.. McGown, of
Chase John Marlle Camp, No. IL, Chanute, J. q.
Williams, Captain, was mustered Sept 30 by Dvis-
ion Inspector G. w. lsenburg. of No Go. During
held In different parts of the Division. As yet but
one has sent the any report. This was ut Blue Rap
ids In August, when the boys organized the North
eru Kansas Encampnent and elected the follow
| ing officers for the ensuing year; Commander, q.
! NJ. Roger, No CT; First V. O., Louis Bonner, No.
Second v. O.. w. ID, Parks, No. a; Adpt, +. w. Ar
mold. No. o.; q. NJ, w. H. Watson. No 6i; Chap,
! Ed. Hogue. No. i0i. Executive Committee, w X.
Ward, No. I6; II. T. Headington, No. 10, aud $. L.
| Paul. No. Ill While | have not heard directly
from other organizations of this character, IL is
shown by reports that come In that in all eases II
healthy growth of Camps in the vicinity OF these
| Reunions Is had. / would, therefore, once more
urge all Camps when opportunity offers itscf e.
meet aud organize and help to spread our grand
Order till we rank among the foremost Divisions
| where belong. Now, brothers, IA the cold
| weather is approaching let us get tn work with re
| newod energy. Let each member Of the Camp con
slider himself recruiting officer. Get new recruits
Get old ones 30 pay mp. DO anyway To honestly
| increase your genuine membership. A. l.. Iaber
of No, 20. tried 10y courtnartial found Guilty
| of conduct uubecumiug a member of the Order
aud disiionorahiy discharged from the Order. FirH
| Scrgenut4 will enroll his name on black books
| Camps Nos. 80 and 40 voluntarily surrendered
| charters sept. 80.
MASSACHUSETTS.
| George H. Patch Camp Maiden, will givea grant
ball on Dec 6.
| NEW JERSEY.
General Orders No 81 issued at Paterson Oct 3
by order Of Andrew Dcrrom, jr., Division Com
| mander-Gcorge Il. Crowcil, Adjutant-contan
the following:
The recent Enonmpmont of the Commandery-in
Chief held ~ Paterson has done much to bring th'
DiyiAinn OF New Jersey into prominent notice, aiit
the effect will bc felt throughput the whole ID
vision The Division Of New Jersey is 10 be con
graduated on the dne appearance made In the pa
| rade. which took place Sept. ut,, during The
meeting Of the ComlnandcFy -in- Chief ia Paterson
The Division Commander desires to- thank all tn
| members of this Divisions for the part taken b,
| them ia this parade aud during tlIa whole Epcnmp
| nent. Tho Division h. also 10 be congratulated II
the matter OF representation Ia tho Comman,iery
| iu-Chief; one member having been elected Major
General aud another elected one OF the members o
the Couucil-iu- Chief
| PENNSYLVANIA.
General OrsieF- No T. issned at Meadyiiie Oct
10 by order uf Charles NJ. Cott. Colonel Command
ing--Jnhn NJ. Fell, Assistant AdujuiRnt-t ienernl-
contains the followiug3
Past Col J l.. Rake ChaiFman 81 the Johns
town Relief Fund Committee, reports final re
oeipt. Ia the fInd M foowsi Aug. i6. Camp 2.
Bristol Conn. sic; Aug. 81. Camp 49, New Cum
tseTlapd Ind. 81 60; AnK. ~ Camp {, Illinois. 81
sept 7, additional from Ohio Division, EL5 "
Previously reported s7b470. making the toin
amount contributed s7g1sO BY unanimous con
sent Of the Division Council the following prize
are herewith offered: To tho Camp showing liz
largest percentage Of gain in membership on II
quarterly returns for Dec. ~, 1883, $40 n cash
second largest 81; thfd largest. So fourth largest
81. Ia estimating gains, two reinstatemeuts
eaunt aa one recruit. All losses to count equally
II is earnestly hoped that with this stimulus
friendly rivalry among the Camps at least 90
members will bc added TO rolls between nov
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