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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18
Protection From Clothes Moths.

During the latter part of May or
early in June a vigorous campaign
should be entered upon. All carpets,
clothes, cloth-covered furniture. furs,
and rugs should be thoroughly shaken
and aired, and, if possible, exposed to
the sunlight as long as practicable. If
the house is badly infested or if any
particular article is supposed to be
badly infested, free use of benZine,
in the manner mentioned in my last
article, will be advisable. all floor
cracks and dark closets should be
SPRAYED with this substance. Too
much pains cannot be taken to destroy
every moth and every egg and every
newly Matched larva, for immunity for
the rest of the year depends largely
almost entirely-upon the thorough
ness with which the work of extermin-
alton is carried on at this time. The
benzine spray will kill the insect in
every stage, and it is one of the few
substances which will destroy the egg.
l would, however, repeat the caution
as to it's infammability. No light
should be brought into a room in
which it has been used until after a
thorough airing and until the odor is
almost dissipated.
The proper packing away of furs
and winter clothing through the sum-
mer is serious matter. A great deal
of unnecessary expenditure in the way
of cedar chests and cedar wardrobes
and various compounds in the way OF
powders has been urged by writers on
these pests. But experience fully
proves that after thorough treatment
in May or June, garments may be
safely put away for the rest of the sea-
son with no other protection than
wrapping them closely in stiff paper.
An excellent plan is to buy for small
sum from a tailor number of paste
board boxes in which they deliver
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18
A. T. Stewards Widow.

An amusing episode occurred in the
hearing of the Stewart will case in
New York. Mrs. Helen Brown, who
was acquainted with Mrs. Stewart for
many years, was called to testify to
Mrs. Stewards lack of business knowl-
edge and her dependence on Judge
Hilton. Mrs. Stewart was decidedly
deaf, but would not use an ear-trumpet
because it would make her look old.
On one occasion Judge Mitchell called
and he said many pleasant things, to
which Mrs. Stewart smiled and nod
ded as if she understood it all; but
after the judge had gone she confided
to witness that she had not heard
word he said Mrs. Stewards business
abilities were poor. One day a woman
called upon Mrs. Stewart and insisted
upon seeing her. When Mrs. Stewart
went down the woman told her she
was a corset-maker and badly in need
of work. Although she did not need
any corsets, Mrs. Stewart ordered six
pairs and allowed the woman to take
her measure. Mrs. Stewart usually
concluded the story by saying: Then
I was fool enough to pay for two OF
them in advance, and that was the last
l saw of her."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18
The Word Origins.

Ii there is any word in the English
language which is more a favorite and
more familiar than any other it would
seem to be the word "baby." 1t must,
one would think, be as old as the
language itself, and yet the word baby
is not genuine English word after
all. Our learned men derive it from
the Irish bah. baban, or the Welsh
baban, ma5an. The French, however,
who have the same word, but who spell
it bebe, insist that it is of French origin
and tell this curious story of its be.
ginning:
In the French tongue final r, fol.
lowing the vowel e, is not sounded.
Formerly this was also the case with
the final |. Bethel, meaning ''pretty
one"-a term often applied to children
was thus shortened to bebe and grad.
ually passed from the French into
other languages.
1t is much more likely, however,
that the word is due to the process
which learned men call onomatopeia.
This is long and very hard word, not
to be pronounced readily even by
school-masters. 1t means the forming
of a word by imitation of the sound
made by the thing itself.
Two such words are buzz. which
signifies the noise made by insects, and
crackle, the noise of the burning OF
breaking of twigs.
Thus the words baby. bebe, and the
like may well have been borrowed
from the first babbling attempts of the
babies themselves. The child is called
baby because he says bahia or some.
thing like it before he says anything
else. Perhaps it is a mere accident
that infants are not called ah-goos in.
stead of babies.
Another word which would seem to
be entitled to an English origin is
.curfew." which is the name of an old
institution in England-the ringing OF
a church-bell at bedtime.
But the word, as well as the institu-
ton, is derived from the French. Its
original form is couvre-feu, which
means cover fire. 1t was the old sig.
nal from the church to the people to
cover their fires and 90 to bed. Where
wood fires are used it is possible to
keep the Goals alive over night by
covering them with ashes.
The custom of ringing the curfew,
though it has disappeared. for the most
part, in Europe and in American
cities, still prevails in many villages in
various parts of the United States. The
bells are regularly rung at o'clock in
the evening, though the ringing is
oftenest called by the people "the 9
o'clock BELL" with no thought of its
original significance.
1t is only one of the many old-time
customs which have survived long
after the use to which they were once
put has been forgotten. Youths Com.
pd7ai0n.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18

suits, and carefully fold ana pack
away all clothes, cumming strip of
wrapping paper around the edge of
the cover so as to leave no crack.
These boxes will last for a lifetime
with careful use. Others use for the
same purpose ordinary paper flour
sacks or linen pillow-cases, which
answer well. The success of these
means depends entirely on the thor
oughness of the preliminary work.
Camphor, tobacco, naphthaline and
other strong odorants are only partial
repellants and without the precautions
urged are of little avail.-Good House
keeping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18
Customs of Our Best People.

Barber Ito customer)-Oil, sir?
Customer (emphatically)-No!
Barber-You are right, sir. None OF
our best people are using oil on their
hair nowadays.
(To next customer)-Oil, sir?
Customer-Why, yes, | guess so.
Proper thing. isn't it?
Barber-Yes. sir. All our best peo-
pie are using oil on their hair nova
Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18
That's What.

Kind Old Gentleman (to street boy)
-..Where were you born, my son?"
.Boy-"Dunno, sir"
.sAh, you don't know. What are you
going to do when you become man?"
Rob trains"
"Ah." (musingly), "the little fellow
was born in Missouri. "-Arkdasdsc
Traveller
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18
High Enough Already.

George, dear, what a beautiful
diamond butterfly! 1t looks ready to
fy." 81 don't see why it wants to y,"
growled George. Heaven knows it's
nigh enough now. The roll-plate
counter is at the other end of the store.
Come on -JeWeLers' Weekly.
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La Diva.

81 go to bed early-at half-past 10.
rise early-at half-past 8. A glass
of hot water and lemon-corrective for
INDIGESTION take every morning be-
fore my bath, and that is my secret of
health at present." remarked Nine.
Adelina Patti in recent interview.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18

A pocket typewriter weighs four
ounces.
Onions are worth only 10 cents a
bushel at Cochrantown, Pa, and pota-
toes only IL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-07-18

John G. Whittier, the Quaker poet,
has reached the eighty-hrst mile-post
in his life journey.
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TIE GRAND army.
News From the DepaTtmentS---NeW
Posts. etc.

Rerimental Reanions.


The survivors Of the ID Mass, Sd Wis, and 9Th
Ind. arc requested to hold Reunion at Milwau-
lzee during the Encampment Comrades desiring
10 attend are asked to address D. 3. Watts, Mont
rose 80.
The Executive Committee of the Society Of the
10th H. CAY is considering tie ACCESSIBILITY Of hold
inc the annual Reunion Of the regiment al Mil
1raukee Wis. during the National Encampment
All members Of the regiment whose names are not
on the roll should write 10 John q. Springer, see
rotary. Springfield, III.
The following notice has been issued by O. >.
sisson. Secretary, West Salem, Wis: At the time
ofholding our first annual Reunion in the city Of
la Crosse in june, IsSS, when the people Of that
city gave about 100 Of us NEST hearty welcome 1t
was resolved. after much discussion, 10 hold the
next Reunion at Prairie du CHEN, commencing on
the second Tuesday IN June, 1883 Since that meet
ing the National Encampmeni. Grand Army OF the
Republic and the organization Of the four Wis
cousin cavalry regiments have fixed upon Mil
vyauzee as the place Of meeting for their next En-
campment. 10 begin Aug. D, 1859. Il seems emil
neully fitting that after holding ourfrst Reunion at
the home and final resting place Of Gen. c. C.
Waslburn, who was our first Colonel, the next
meeting should be held at the place where the
regiment was organized. A large number OF the
BOYS would like TO attend the National Encamp-
rnent as well as the Regimental Reunion, and rs
an opportunity to attend both al the same time IS
now offered, Il is thought advisable by the Execu-
tive Board TO change the time and place so that we
can meet with the National Eucampment at Mil
Naukee IN August next.
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INDIANA

70 West Point, having been recommended by his
Captain George Hunt now Attorney General Of
Illinois,, his Colonel, Henry Van Sear. and by
Gems. Sherman and Logan. At West Point he
found The young men who were TO form his class
fresh from the schools and colleges while he came
ioOisore from the ranks Of Sherman's army He
had received three years schooling In the bloody
practice Of war where the class stood up in front
OF death; but ST West Point where he was 10 learn
the theory Of war, his education In the school of
the real soldier counted FOR nothing Seeing that
he would stand al the foot Of the class Of Young
men who had never smelled gunpowder a position
he never occupied IN active service lie resigned
ana returned home Not wishing to again be fiti-
INFLATED, lie determined TO prepare himself for
other emergencies Accordingly he took a regular
course pa the Naveiand Collegiate Institute Mont
RomeTy County, Ind, from which he graduated
June, 1863. He afterward studied law with Gen
lew Wallace; was admitted 10 practice law at the
bar Of Montgomery Circuit Court and afterward
associated 10 the practice with Gen. Wallace in
August, 1872, he was appointed, by President
Grant. Il. 3 Consul to Para. Brazil, s. A. which
position he held until March. 1870 when lie re-
signed aud returned TO Charlottesville. Ind and
resumed t8e practice Of the law. He has served
Mcpherson Post a. Adjutant for a number of years.
and as Post Commander, which Office he held until
he was elected Department Commander OF In
diana.
General Orders. No. J. issued at Charlottesville
March l6 10y command of Charles ~ Travis De-
parinlent Commander, contain the following:
Al Tie l0lh annual Eneampment of this Depart
nent, held al indianapolis March I3 and "a. the
following comrades were elected 10 the offices
designated; Department Commander, Charles n.
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no Montana. OREGON and WashIngtOn.

If Won are going west bear in mind the following
facts: The Northern Pacific Railroad owns and
operates 9S7 miles or 81 per cent. of the entire rail-
road mileage of Montana; spans the Territory with
its main line from east west; is the short line to
Helena: the only Pullman and dining-ear line to
Butte and is the only line that reaches Miles City,
Billings Bozeuau, Missoula, the Yellowstone Ma
tonal Park and in fact, niue-tenthS of the cities
and points OF interest in the Territory.
The Northern Pacific owns and operates 62t miles,
or 56 per cent of the railroad mileage of Washing
ton it's main line extending from the Idaho line via
Spokane Falls Cheney, Sprague, Yakima and
Tacoma and Seattle and from Tacoma to Portland.
No other continental through rail line reaches
any portion of Washington Territory. Ten days
stop-over privileges are given on Northern Pacific
class tickets at Spokane Falls and all points
west thus aFording intending settlers excellent
opportunity to see the entire Territory without ia
curing the expense Of paying local fares from
point TO point
St Paul to Tacoma by 207 miles; to Seattle by III
miles and to Portland by S24 Intestine CORE
spondngy shorter varying from one to two days
according to destination No other line from St.
paul or Minneapolis runs through passenger cars
of any kind into Idaho. Oregon or Washington.
In addition to being the only rail line 20 Spokane
Falls Tacoma and Seattle, the Northern Pacific
teaches all the principal points in Northern Mime
sofa and Dakota Montana, Idaho, Oregon ana
Washington. Bear in mind that the Northern Pa
cic aud Shasta line Is the famous scenic route to
all points In California.
Send for illustrated pamphlets, maps and books
giving you valuable information in reference to the
country traVersed by this great line from St. Paul.
Minneapolis Duluth and Ashland to Portland, Ore
gon and Tacoma and Seattle, Washington Terri
tory, and inclose stamps for the new 1859 Rand
McNally County Map OF Washington Territory,
printed in colors.
Address your nearest ticket agent. or CHAs. 5.
FEE, General Passenger and Ticket Agent 81. Paul,
Mimi.
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the war, being engaged
IN every battle from Re
SAGA TO Atlanta, and was
with sherman on his
march TO the sea. Dur
ing all his service he re-
tanned the good will of
his comrades, and was a
general fayorite with
both officers and men Of
his regiment. At the
time OF his enlistment
his four elder brothers
were IN the service. and
he, the last OF the flock,
ran away from home
and enrolled his name
with the " defenders. 3
He was honorably dis
charged on May 81. 1865.
10 accept the appoint
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Department GIeanings.
DEPARTMENT OF MAINE.

DEAR TRIBUNE: The Department of Maine has
prospered greatly under the administration of In-
zetta A. Small. New Corps have been added TO the
roster, and peace and harmony prevail. Custer
Corps, of Lewiston, have been hard st work all
Winter, having suppers and entertainments, and
doing a vast amount of relief work. Every two
weeks they have dinner supper and entertain
ment, from which they have added good round
sum to their treasury. Every meeting there are
new candidates initiated Custer Corps surprised
the Post at a regular meeting, and marched into
the hall laden with refreshments. Comrade Hayes,
iii behalf of Custer Post gave them hearty wei
come. The ladies served cake and coffee, after
which they spent two hours in social enjoyment.
The boys pronounced it agreeable surprise, and
hoped they would have such surprises oftea.-
Corresponding Secretary
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Iearinc baInnee dne Division.


Hosea Sibley Camp. No. 81. was organized &C
Jasper recently aud the following officers were in
stalled: Captain \ f. Hardy; First Lieut., George
Newman; Second Lieut., Edwin Ferris; First
serg't, Mart. Miller; Q. NJ. 5, v Mayo 5. Of c.,
Euing Newman.
OHIO.
Officers of Brownlow Camp, No. los. Cotton:
Second Lieut. VIM. T.. Polling; Chap, A +. Brai-
ley; First Serg't, James Scott; O. NJ. =, Charles
Waggoner; c, :, William WaggOner; ). Of Co.
Ralph Erehart c. Of c., Johnson Bradley; G. G.,
q. w. BOrtel; +. c., G. A, Roberts
Officers Of John Sells Camp. No. 81 NeWeofn-
erstowu: Captain NJ L. Wolfe First Lieut.. q. A.
Beers; Second Lieut., G.. H Lyons Chap. Mellow
Ell smith; First Sergt Charles B. Erwin; > of G..
J. Il. Erwin; G. :, D. c. Whiting, IT,, g "a - T.
+ Heskett. Principal Musician, H. g. Leslies @.
Of c. W. F. Sells; Q. G., William Buehanani p. Gi.s
Frank Lyons
PENNSYLVANIA.
Bemus Buckley Camp. No. 92S was mustered
last week ut Cambridge. by LieuL-CoI C. NJ COtt,
assisted by A. VI. W. Evans, of Camp No. IO2 OF
Meadville; a number Of the comrades of Post No.
sol also witnessed the installation. The Camp
starts with Il members and is the Efbh representa-
tive OF the Order Ia Crawford County. The OH
GERS are as follows: Captain c. w FIaugh; First
Lieut., b. I. Teel; Second Lieut., George \. East
man; Chap, A. i. Stanford First SeEgit William
Eastman; q. NJ. :, J. c. Lewis; G. $, Forrest
Clark; :. of c.. George Reynolds; G. of c.. Frank
Eastman; Q. c., ". ID. Saxon; r. G., Harry stein
hoff.
II. B. Fulton; First Lieut., j. Sandherr; second
Lieut., c. 2 Solomon; Chap, Q. Clader; FIRST
Serg't. 5 @. Stermer; O. NJ ). g G. Fulton = OF
c. j. Z. Kishbaugh. G. O., ]. Deppei q OF ",
Charles Kistler Q. g., 7. ). Milieri r es' Id 81
linger.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

officers OF Lieut.. VIM. Palmer Camp Randolph
captain, T. l. Payne FIRST Lieut. N. n Hunt;
second Lieut., A T. Aboenzeler; First SeTgt, f.
Il. Whalin; O. VI. s.. ". NJ Howard chap. G. a
Eddy G. ), y. T. Murray; Musician E. W Hol-
rs > OF g., w H. Lyons G. Of c., ". II. Payne;
C. g., J. r. Foster; F. G., H. L. Wilbur
Officers of Geo. II. Patch Camp No SO. Maiden
Caplalni w A stevens; First Lieut.. T. l. Daniels;
second Lieut., g. 5. Mann; Chap, Geo. j. Porter
Orderly SeTg't, Henry Hess; @ N. s, II A. Mayo;
;. OF c. Geo Fall; c. of G., Charles Virgin; c.
G.'s, w. Reed and Louis p Rockwell
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OREGON
4mnnrs Of

Officers Of Garfield Post, No. 3, Portland Conn
mander. S. w. Sigler; s. V. O., w. c. Powers; J.V
c., H. c. Allen; Adjt r. NJ. McMasier; @. NJ
Z. w. Christopher; Surg, P. G. Eastwck; Chap.
Rev 7. E. Ciapp; o. D., Theodore Baker; o. g.,
g. w. Rowan; S. NJ, Cleveland Rockwell; Q. NJ
S. J. III. Williams.
Baker Post, No. 8, Marshfeld: Commander, w.
F Elrod; s V. c., o. +. Smith J. V. c., George
Blood; Surg, c. w. Tower; O. NJ, ]. w. Cox;
Adj't ]. r. Lightner; o. D., c. +. Edmonds; Chap.
j. N. siglin; Q. NJ s., F. NJ. Garrison; S NJ. s.
Bleathcart.
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camps electiug officers are requested to forward
a list OF the same TO The NATIONAL. TRIBUNE. All
names should DC written as plainly as possible ia
order to avoid mistakes.I
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KANSAS.

Officers of 5. c. Chase Camp, No. 90. Oronoaue.
Captain, D. ID. Wiekham; First Lieut., c. A. Burke /;
Second Lieut., John Ellis; Chap, VIM H. Greco
First Serg't, j. Il. AIeCabe; Q. VI. &. J. s Eighmy
; OF G., Isaac A. Rushton; G. of G.. ROb't H. Ellis;
9. e.. Geo w. g. RsshtOn; p c.. Fred $ Ward ;
q. ,. =. Z. Blue; p NJ Alva Hun
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NEW rEPcEY

Officers of Franklin Camp, No. @ Woodbury. 1.
Captain, Edwin j. Allen; First Lieut., J. Howard
Porch; Second Lieut., Harry G.. Gaunt; Chap. w.
q. Preston; First Serg't r. @. DufIield; O. NJ s.
harry q Waram; G. >. Thos. @. DuIield; s. Of c..
Edward Parker; Q. of G.. samuel Slrsnr.
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ILLINOIS.
INDIANA.

Officers Of Col. z. s. Walker Camp No. $50. Fort
Wayne Captain, T. W. Blair First Lieut. VIM.
Hendrix Second Lieut., Prank EIiler; First Serg't
VIM 7. Bidwell; Chap, d. Edwin Bricker; @. NJ
BOOkwalter.
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE desires 10 publish n
list of the nciy -eiected officers of each Post IN the
Grand Army. and calls on ttse comrades to furnish
tie same The names of the officers should be
written very plainly, in order to avoid mistakes.
Owing TO the crowded condition Of our columns It
viii be impossible 10 publish installation cere-
monies
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Officers Of John Means Camp, No. I85, Humboldt.
captain, 9. V. Miller; First Lieut. W H. Patrick
Loomisi First Sergt, G. 5. Foster; @ N S, A. j.
Boori , OF G., .. A. smith C. s. Clarence Peek
nam Principal Musician ". T. Davenport; c. OF
Sidney Edson
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NEBRkSKk,-


General Orders, Nos l and 2, issued at Lincoln
by command OF J. b. Davis, Department Com
mander-P. a. Gatchell, A. A. G-,-contan the
following:
Gratefully acknowledging the honor conferred
by my comrades at the 18th annual Encampment
Of this Department, held at Keaney Neb., Feb
p, 1889 by electing me your Department Com
mander, hereby assume the duties of the position
with full realization Of the work 30 be performed
and its great responsibility, with an abiding faith
IN the undivided aud hearty cooperation of every
comTade in this Department. Let our motto for
the year 1889 be the inspiring watchword, " For
ward" At the 18th annual Eneampment held at
Kearney, Neb, Feb. 20 aud 81 1889 the following
named officers Were duly elected, and are an
nounced for the information of the Department /:
Commander, ]. b. Davis, Wahoo; s. V. c., 5. II.
Morrison, Nebraska City; }. V. c.. + c. Calkins
kearney; Medical Director, 5. II. Craig, Wymore
Chap. +. C. Harper, Wood River; Council of Ad-
ministration, l.. ID. Richards, Fremont; Brad p
Cook, Lincoln; i. n. Shaw, Talmage b. f. Smith,
Juniata; J. Jensen, Geneva. Delegates Charles +.
Henderson tat large, Omaha; Phelps Paine Lin
coins j. o. West, Grand Island; j. w. Bixler,
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IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY,-

preparations for Memorial Day. One of the feat
ures of the occasion viii be the presentation TO I'll
Post of a beautiful flag by the wives of the com
rades. The officers of this Post as follows
Commander, J. L. Bailey; :. V. c., b. f. SadleI
J. V. c., ID. ~. Marshall; q. NJ, w. d. Ray; Surg
II. Brister; Chap. r. b. Metcaf; o. d., w. /
Lawrence; o. G., Phil Foster.
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OOl0r zaytIiiag any 05lor.
SIMPLE. Durable, EcoaOmical,
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THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WAsHNeTN G. THURSDAY. APRIL

Juniata; Michael Cody, Fort Omaha; j. A. Force,
ST. Paul; Alternates A. L. Towle tat largel, Mo
brara; G. e. Burmester, Omaha; A. II. Bowen,
Hastings; l. p. Fryar, Clay Center; Brad p Cook
Lincoln; l.. o. Westcott Swanton; s. 7. Dillon,
Ltchieid John Peters, Albion. The following
stan appointments are hereby announced and they
G., p. a. Gatchell, Lincoln; A. Q. MIG, G. j..
Howell Grand Island; ms. L. G. Parkinson, Sew
ard; Judge Advocate, t. 5. Appeget Teeunseh;
Chief Mastering officer, J. d. Miles, Schuyler.
Headquarters of this Department are established
at Lincoln All official communications will be
addressed TO p A Gatchel, Assistant Adjutant-
General
Officers of Hunter Post No. 1872 Ohiowa: Com
mandcr, Morris Thomas: S. V. c., @. c. Enslow +;
J. V. c. J. w MuiiBin o. D.. c. Kingsbury; @. NJ,
r. w. Stowell; Chap, II. Wood Surg. NJ. Scott !;
o. c., NJ. Filter; Adi't J. NJ. Walker; q. NJ s., Z.
jenkins S. NJ, J. w. Stevenson.