The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-10-03

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COLORADO
Reno Post very appropriately observed the an
niver-arry OF the dealt, Of Gen. Reno sept. Z.
Pint kearny Post, No. 10, Denver, has surrenI
dered it, charter, and nearly all the members Oh
that Posi- have joined G. q. Meade Post.
FLORIDA
ooaa Post. No. Il, was mustered in at ocala re-
Gently with q. A. Dwelly as Commander ana l.
r. Chapman AdJutanL
ILLINOIS,
so. Chicago resolutions were passed appointing
committee TO take action looking toward the
rreciion of a building 10 be known as the National
Veteran Club Hall.
INDIANA
General Orders, No. 10, issued at Indianapolis
Sept. q by command of Chas. NJ. Travis, Depart
nent Commander-L n. Walker, A. A.-G.-con-
tain the following:
late the comrades Of the Department upon the sue
cessfH mplishment OF the great work oil laying
the cornerstone of the State Soldiers and Sailors
Monument. Peace hath her victories as wei as
war" And truly the conduct and work OF the COM
Fades of this Department on Aug. p was glorious
victory of peace. The sOldierly conduct Oh the vet
eraiis Oh that occasion subject of general re-
mark They felt the importance and the soiemnity
OF the occasion. and the duty Entrusted TO their
hands was faithfully and nobly done. The work OF
that day wSl occupy bright page in the history OF
Indiana. and will forever reflect luster upon the
name OF the Grand Army Of the Republic. Inc
good right hand OF the Grand Army oil the he,
public Is the Woman's Relief Corps The thousand
deeds OF charity performed 10y this noble band OF
patriotic women, Justly cntitle that organization 10
The hearty support Of every comrade in the Depart
ment. The society isnota burden TO our Order, but
helpmeet. ii Is auxiliary 10 the Grand Army oil
the Republic yet independent society, working
for the good Of the defenders OF the Republic, ana
their widows and orphans. For every dollar that
has been expended 10y Post in aiding TO organize
or maintain Corps, iourfoid the amount mas Deeh
returned ia works OF charity, in assistance upon
Memorial Dag. and in the benefits OF social gather
ings earnestly request every Post that Is not al
res "A MnmNn'G
proceed "a once aud never halt until a Corps Is
organized. The Sons Of Veterans Is an organiza-
ton upholding the principles OF our Order and Is
destined TO perpetuate these principles when Inc
Grand Army OF the Republic - no more. The
teachings Of the Order qualities its members for the
duties OF patriotic citizenship They love the nag
for which we fought, aud they are pledged 10 the
Growing principle OF loyalty. The Sons OF keicr-
ans VIII stand a safeguard TO our Nations honor
and greatness. aud these could not be coniided TO
more worthy hands. Let us do all that Tres IN our
power 10 encourage and aid these young men IN
building up their noble Order The proceedings.
findings aud sentence of Post court martial IN the
OF David H. Edwards private. Go. g, 10Th Ind,
Of Geo. H. Chapman Post. No. 99, are approved,
and The said David Nj. Edwards Is oishonorabiy
discharged and dismissed from the Grand Army OF
the Republic The following reflections are re-
ported: samuel j. Day. private. Co. L, 4th Ind
Cav. aud Lafayette Turner, private, Co. r, I'D
Ind, by Geo IL. Thompson Post. No 523 Madison
Courtney Post, No. 35l. Mhln. will hold an En-
campment at Tasweil Oct. 8, 4 and s.
IOWA.
Harper Post, he0sauQua, VIII hold lair Dec 10
~ winch prizes viii be given and drawn Tor.
Among the leading prizes arc cabinet organ
lhdys gold watch. gents silver watch. French
marble clock and one OF Berg's road carts. The
foregoing all frst-class articles. snide goods
The proceeds are 10 so toward lifting the debt on
the GAR hall
KANSAS
The Posts In Russell County held an Encamp-
the grounds 81 the veteran association re-
Gently. Mai. Henderson,, the drummer boy Of
Shiloh, and Mother Bickerdyke were present.
The Posts Of Greeley County held their FIRST Re
union al Tribune sept. u. IL Was largely attended,
and everybody enjoyed the exercises. A perma-
neut organization WAS effected, 10 be known as
The Western Kansas Union OF the q. A. RS r.
@ Thompson. % Tribune Was elected Colonel !;
Lieul-Col., G. II. Coan Leoti; Mai. Thomas Greg
CRY, Greeley County; Adj't. {. l. Irish. Wichita
County; G. NJ. :. b. Walker, Greeley County;
Drum-Najor r. G. Bogue. Greeley County; Chap,
COuirade Jennison, Wichita County.
MARYLAND
Ayers Port, No. a., Laurel. held very enjoyable
Campfire sept. D. Department Commander
Wheeier aud STAFF were present
MASSACHUSETTS,
DshEren Post, NO. 2 South Boston visited
Greenwood on SEPT = Ht the invitation Of Com
rhde Am. III. Lee. Camp No. es = W Accompa-
MED the Post. Gomrade Lee welcomed his friends.
and then tie party went ia for hours fun with
foot bail AND bat and ball. Al clock supper was
served in tie grove 10 about is persons After
rsi3Dus abe comrades assembled on the lawn ia
trout - the house. genuine campfire was lighted.
and Tor hour thc boys listened 20 the elOqueuce
Of come 81 the best speakers in the g A r. among
tiFen being COMMANDER Henderson, COmrade Lee
Department Commander George J. Goodale Past
Department Commanders Toiin. Adams and Evans
and others. Shortly before O'Clock line was re
formed. aHd the Post marched 10 the depot and
took tFaius for home.
W..lcoit Post. No. I02. Milton. has adopted reso.
luiions 81 regret on the death Of Comrade james
". Fletcher.
MICHIGAN
a new Post was mustered IN at Ishpenaing re-
GENTLY by Col. q. J. Osburn Of Marquette.
GOTdOE STanger Post. Saginaw. has been pre-.
semied wits valuable painting by q. A. Butler
The Post at LapeeT viii soon move into new and
handsome quarters. Ihis Post IL in very flourish
~ condition.
MISSOURI
Adam 7. JOrden Post No. 4oI, Grandin. hai
shopiea reso uilons oil regret on The death Of Com
Fade Geo. Baker.
NEW YORK
COMMANDER Lewis r. Griffith Of Willard Post
Troy. Who recently appointed Inspector en-
erai. has res gned a. Commander Of the Post III
thimks DC VII not be able TO perform the duties 0
Moss samner Poet. BaldvginsvilIe, Is in a frs,
ciAs- condiIloH, aud sui going 70 the head Of Tia
R"si Post. Syracuse. H. So a prospecting condition
and extending helping hand 10 many 8 poor vet
erau ~ii0 cafices 90 strike FOR help.
Lilly POet, Syracuse D. ia very comfortable cir
cunlsianoes bat every month finds some one Of Ia
oic noiilraaes aseili from tie rOli-cail forever
J0seFh Warren Post. 81 Verona. has succeeds
very wei lar II las gone with It's susscrittio
llsl 10 build rev hal with.
OHIO
FOs from Hoimes Licking MuskinguEn Tusea
Tasas aud CO-bOcion Counties attended a brignd
REUNION - C0sllVcion Seld. -. The parade was
feature Hno wac well supplied with martial must,
A. tile Pair Grounds ihe brigade sas addressed 4,
Department Commander =. 81. Hurst Of Chill
oOthe. and Rev. john ]. Wilson 81 Ca-hoct0p a
tie Campfire speeches were made by Hon Il
LybarEer and Capt. David Dauniug.
A. recent meeting II Mct.oy Post Colufnbu
AnI. Henry NJ. Aeii was present.. When eails.
upon iaT q speech be- told " llaI he lad been DON
f0T tlir conifafrElip. lie organized add sstti.trre
Ia ilFe Posi- o. beautiful lltIle lown la Massaclt
setir a. here no Pos had ever been formed
Daniel ADe Post No GlT. has adofisd resolution
PENNSYLVANIA
Tie Grand Army Day ai Reading on last Sstu
Gay, proved the success which was anticipate
Reading WA adorned with decorations II lie al
play uiadc on the principal tb0rougl.fafe h a crIt
El0Hs HE lDNn Wah alive 10 iie occasion and "A
tow . igles turned cui HIasse 70 witnes. the 4,
Taoea Folly fDJy veterans visited Lie CITY aud Il
over ll b0ufs Tie bands which ACCOM- panied ti,..
enliscned the place. Never before IN the histo
81 Reading were - many soldiers seen on Al
streets. AE tie various delegations OF conrad
Teaciea iuc city aud Had disposed of their et,ul
nIeiits. uiey were taken 10 Metropolitan ia
where nlne extraordinarily large tables. cauahe
sealing 90 persons one time were -Dread n
visiting comrades were luuched aud while Ia
apDeAsed their Hppetitcs lie Rinegoid Band Il
eourued appropriate music. After lunch Tie Coz
Tales enjoyed the freedom Of tie CITY unfil
O'clock a. tie afternoon, when tie parade ~
started. About BOO veterans participated ia 4
street pageant. Posts were in line from ali 4
surrounding towns snd from Philadelphia Tho
were slz divisions under the nIaTshaship 81 Juni
Vice department Commander Hilliam T. GORE
WHO Dr. "a member - Post No. IS Of II aiding 4
Sidewalks were crowded with people aud prei