The National tribune., 1889-05-30

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tf.Et&lEN n privileges opportuni-
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RAT&S% - Z#MA Nv manhood When he
N9&ss74sssS-x ~M was II his father, who
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fs-TsNf lid died, leaving him in
~ charge of the farm. His
only schooling ut this
zen. >. II. HURST. date had been in the
poor District Schools OF his teighborhood, and
was limited TO few Winter months each year.
Books were scarce in the farmers home IN those
times but this young farmer had resolved to graft
fy his thirst for knowledge, and early read what
books he could secure At 10 he left the farm,
determined to educate himself He began teach
ing IN the common schools of his County, ana
year later entered school at the OHIO Wesleyan
University, at Delaware, O. In 1854 he completed
course of study Mt the University and began the
study of law Through all these years, however,
he had to work his way, teaching and studying al
ternately. In 1858 he admitted to the bar, and
in 1860 was elected Probate Judge of his County.
He was serving his first year in this Office when
the war began. As soon as it was evident that the
struggle was to be n prolonged one he determined
to take part in the fight Resigning the Judgeship
he entered the army in October, 1901 as senior
Captain in the 73d Ohio. The regiment was
ordered to West Virginia, and did service
under Lander Roseerans, Mroy and Sehenck
In June, 1862, Capt. Hurst was promoted to Major,
and hence forward to the close of the war did serv-
ice field officer. The regiment participated in
the battles at Romney Mcdowell, Cross Keys,
Cedar Mountain, Freemans Ford, White Sulphur
and Rappahannock Station, and at Second Bull
Charlottesville Maj, Hurst. with body of Massa-
ehusetis infantry, supported Peasonton's cavalry,
and the regiment and brigade were supporting
Birney when the rout OF the Eleventh Corps oc-
Cured. AtGettysburg the 73d Ohio was in Smiths
Brigade and held position at the point OF Gene
terry Hill, the town, losing again one-haf the
men in line After the disaster at Chiclamauga
Maj. Hurst came West with his regiment and en-
tered the Army of the Cumberland. He was now
in command of the regiment. On the night of Oct.
q. when Geary was attacked at Wauhatchie, the
I'D Ohio and SD Mass, led by Maj. Hurst charged
division of the enemy fortified on wooded hll
in Lookout Valley, and drove them back ana
across the creek, thus relieving Geary. On the fol-
lowing day Gen. Grant visited the scene of the
fight and in his official report he pronounced this
charge one of the most brilliant feats of arms OF
the war;" In january, 1864. Maj. Hurst was pro-
NOTED to Lieutenant Colonel, and in June to Col
onel. He led his regiment with ability and cour-
age through all the battles of the Atlanta cam
paign, the march TO the sea and the campaign of
the Caroinas. He was twice breveted for gallant
conduct and faithful services in the field He took
part in the grand review at Washington; came
West with his command to Louisville and was
mustered out at Camp Dennson July % 1865. AT
the battle of New Hope Church Col Hurst was
dangerously wounded in the temple, but refused
to so to the hospital His entire service of nearly
four years was in the field and at the front After
the considerations of health led Gen. Hurst to
relinQuish the practice of the law, and he became
fruit farmer. From 1869 10 1875 he was Collector
Of Internal Revenue for the Twelfth District of
Ohio In 1880 he was on the State Board of Equali-
cation. In that year also he was elected Mayor OF
Chillicothe and served two years. He has been
ture. lie organized the State Dairy aud Food Conn
mission and for nearly two years was its Commits
sioner. This office he resigned two years ago to
accept the position OF Direetor-General OF the ONO
Centennial Exposition. He is now again on the
farm. As Grand Army he a charter
member of the Post at Chilleothc and in 1881 be-
came a Member of the Department Council of Adj
minisration, which position he filled with great
usefulness for five successive years. He is an ear
nest and courageous man. progressive and agrees
i've where work is TO be done. Full of enthusiasm
and magnetism he is an eloquent speaker, and
commands the respect and support of the eoulrade-
snip OF the Department with great unanImity
Leading the banner Grand Army Department of
the Nation, we predict for him a most successful
Administration
Officers of Caldwell Post, No 245 Wakefield:
Commander, w. A. Horn; s. VIC, r. ID. Taylor ;
J. V. c., Abram Bare; Adi't Henry Lenarzi Q. NJ,
James Castor; o. G., A. j. Bellar; S. NJ, M. c..
Peters; @. NJ. s., Charles Miller.
PENNSYLVANIA
In the death of Comrade Samuel Harper, who
member of Post No. Isl, of PittshuTg, this
Department loses its second Past Commander and
an active worker. Department Commander Stew
art devotes General Orders, No. H. TO the memory
of Comrade Harper, in which he says: Again are
we reminded that ranks are rapidly thinning :;
that we merely pause at a comrades grave as we
march on to own. Comrade Harper had been
honored with the highest place IN the gift of his
comrades OF the Department; had been the trusted
adviser ut times of the COMMANDMENTS Chief, and
was, in the fullest sense, tried true and loyal
comrade of the Grand Army. In the for the
Union his record soldier is that we and his
posterity point 10 with pride. As father. hus-
band, comrade, citizen and friend he will be missed
and mourned. The monument to his memory need
not be of granite marble During his life he built
il in the hearts of those who loved him and enjoyed
his friendship and were the recipients of his kind
and the beneciaries of his loyalty. His place
in the Post room and in the Department Encamp
ment will be vacant Let US honor his memory
and emulate his example, and remembering his
loyalty to his country his love of the Grand Army,
resolve to be to the raternities of the war; and
citizens soldiers and comrades perform every
duty incumbent upon that when we shall have
taken place by the quiet river of peace. it may
be said of us, as we say OF Comrade Samuel Harper
Well DONE"
AS in past years the windows of the prominent
stores in the Quaker City have contained floral de-
signs which to be placed on the grave monu-
ment of some deceased conlrade The designs are
unique and of many patterns, but there
which added to the attractlveness of the window
of clothing firm at Ninth and Chestnut streets this
year, and which was handsome and novel. II was
floral miniature-sized ship in full sail, and repre-
senting the ship Hartford, which Admiral Farra-
gut commanded at the battle of New Orleans. IL
was designed by Joseph IL. Gregory, and was to-
day placed the grave of Admiral Farragut, ia
New York city, by The Naval Post, No. 400.
revolver which was taken from dead Confed-
crate soldiers holster at Cedar Creek, Va, has
been presented 20 Headquarters by BARLEY Smith,
OF Battery B, 5th U. 5. Art.
Ross Post No 81, held memorial services on last
Thursday evening in the North Tenth Street Pres
| byterian Church, Philadelphia, in memory of
Comrades Jacob H. Shock John Nonemaker sam
uei w. Durell, John A. Ferguson, Samuel Rod
gers, Henry G. Matthews Gottleib Stefel, Freder-
| lex Simons and Charles Young who have died
since last Memorial Day. Prayer and scripture
! lesson offered by Rev. John G. Chapman, and
| the usual responsive services were conducted by
| Commander Henry Nj. Clayton. The address was
made by Department Chaplain Rev. John w. Say
| ers.
| Quartermaster Harry G. Williams was on a quiet
| fishing excursion last week.
Commissioner of Pensions Tanner will visit Post
No. 2, OF Philadelphia, on Thursday evening June
s. There will be public meeting and banquet in
| his honor
/ The grave of Gen. d. B. Birney, in Woodlands
| Cemetery, Philadelphia, was decorated on Sunday
last by Post No. e. Camp ID. Sons of Veterans and
| Birney Zouaves survivors. Gen. James w. Latta
delivered the Grafton.
Officers of Mays Post, No DO Franklin: Com
mander, NJ r. Paden; s. V. O., J. r. Grant; J. V
! c., l. Black; Chap, Rev. J.. NJ Boyer; Surg E f.
! Crane; Adj't J. D. Chadwick; Q. NJ, b. Il. Swan ;
| o. D.. Harry Hale; o. G., w. w. Jennings
POTOMAC
Burnside Post, No. 8. Washington, held Memorial
| contrato solo, . The Vacant Chair'' by Miss Eva
! Vescelins, of New York, and was followed by the
reading of the records of the dead comrades bv the
! Adjutant three rolls being beat upon the drum
! Immediately after the reading of each record The
/ Commander of the Post declared the record nm
/ the archives of the Post for future reference A
| quartet, composed of Misses Ada Ober and Storm
and Messrs III. o. Simms and u. II. MCGOWAN then
| sung, accompanied by Mrs. w. r. Russell An
address was read by Maj Powell of the Geological
Survey; and the services concluded with the dog
ology by all present. 45t
TEXAS a i8
Officers of Geo. H. Thomas Post, No G. Dallas
! Commander Capt c. L. Henry;tS. v. c.. William
Long; J. Y. c., J. @. McWliirk 20. d.. r. McCor
| mick; o. g., w. J. Purnell; @. NJ. N K Wrioht
Chap. III. T. Rue; e., L. II, Smith.