The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-11-07
COLORADO
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Hart POS. No. "a. and Shuler Post, No. g., held
81 i5ucampment Oct. Is. ~ and 20, near Fort PM.
kearuy. A very enjoyable Time was had' ana tue
affair viii no doubt be repeated
CONNECTICUT
l. w. steele Post, No "a, Torrington, held n rous
ing Campfire on Oct. y. Department Commander
Picrpout was present and made an eloquent adj
dress. The ladies OF the Relief Corps iurnishee
refreshments.
ILLINOIS,
A reception was rendered Mrs. John A. Logan on
Oct "a by Post No. $50, Evanston, assisted by the
citizens Of the village. The exercises were helu IN
the First Methodist Church, Tie auditorium oil
which was profusely decorated with the National
coiors flowers aud military embiems. Prom the
wall hung a wellexccuted crayon portrait OF Gen.
Logan, drsped with flags and sutinouhteu py
wreath OF cverCreens. Mrs. Logan was enthnsias-
tically received. Col Wecden, Commander oil Lo-
gan Post made the opening address, IN which nc
eulorized Tie dead General. Gen. Bevcridge wei
coined the guest of the evening TO Evanston. Ihe
response was made 10y the Rev. DIR. Frank ~ bfls-
tOl Of Chicago, in place OF John A Logan, JF' VINO
was unable 10 be present. Senior Vice ConnRnder-
in-s hief Woissert also made an address. The Kew.
A. Jones d. D. in neatiy-worded speech, pre-
seuied 20 Mrs. Logan beautiful Testimonial ~ tiS
name 81 the citizens Of Evanston. The testimonial
j. IN the form of q book OF two leaves. The book
l. Of seal leather bound in sterling silver clasps
and edges. The leaves are Of solid silver, appro-
priHteiy designed and engraved. Upon ihe nrst
page i the following: "On Thursday, the -4th o3y
Of October 1859 Gen. John A. Logan Post No o4O
GA r. and the citizens Of Evanston entertained
Church la their village The second page bears
AIMS inscription: An address Of welcome was MADE
30 her. and eulogies were pronounced on the emf
neut services 10 the Nation OF Gen. John A. Logan
and the citizens have made this record as memo
ria 81 these facts and expression OF admira-
ton Tor her as "A wife mother and Gifted woman
After the public exercises a reception was held 30
the veslTy Of the church, at which hundreds oil the
citizens 81 Evanston were present.
Ellsworth Post, No. I72. 0quawka. was presented
with beautiful flag by Ellsworth Relief Corps on
Oci. n. The presentation speech was made by
Mrs. Florence r. Boden President Of the Corps
Gen L. > Grant Post, No. p. Chicago, will hold
Gen. Haribgt Post. Belvidere. will hold an an
niversaTy celebration on Nov. L.
KANSAS
Earlton Post. No 9O6. carlton. has adopted reso-
lusions Of regret on the death Of Comrade John j.
Pardon.
MARYLAND
Dodge Post, Baltimore. was presented With a
reeor6 book by its friends on Oct. 10. DIR. A J.
HuniOon. Of Washington. ID. C., made the presenia-
zion speech aud the gift was received by Col T. r.
Lang On behalf Of the Post. The record Is a large
and handsomely bound volume intended 10 con
tain the names 81 every member and giving COM
pleie military naval history OF each, oertlncd TO
upon honor and by autograph. AT The close Of the
life Of each member the resolutions Of respect passed
by the Post engrossed 10 tie proper place thus
forming complete military history 81 each private,
as well a. officer Il Is designed that the books
at the termination 81 the organization shall be
placed ia te public library 30 be gathered eventu-
nisF into knG AOi Efe@~ioilhl AlBIAEes
MASSACHUSETTS,
Commander Henry X. Wing, OF Cyrus NJ. Whea-
tOn Post, No Is2 Somerset. has resigned
The armed guard Of r. X Wilcox Post. No. l6
Springfield, viii give dances Nov. IL and d
Past Commander Clas. VI. Rh0ades, Of Ibos. q
Stevenson Post No. %. iss been elected Nice-Pres
dent u the Highland Club. West Roxbury.
Abraham LincOln Post. No. II, Charlesiown, la.
rendered Lincoln and George II. Thomas Posts
San Francisco the use OF lie headquarters during
their visit 20 Boston next Summer.
The members Of Henry Bryant Post, No. 81
Colzsset viii petition Tire next Legislature for al
aca Of incorporation the GAR Association. "
with power 10 take and hold property, its objects
being the immediate erection 81 a Grand Army
Memorial Hall.
George ". Perry Pos, No 81, seituate. Is making
arrangements toward procuring a new flag and
markers for the P0st and having the muskets
eplaed, TO he iB good order Tor the grand
parade Of the coming National Encamp-nent.
MICHIGAN
Col. Baker Post. No 81, Kaikasl,a g. building :
DeW hall. 10 cost between 81 so and 5000.
Minnesota
Garfield Post, No. s ST. Paul. has had q chang,
Of officers recently. The new roster is "a follows
Commander. George Hunter; :. v. q, Theodore
Sander; }. Y. G. J. SOwder; Adjt James 5
Hugbess q NJ, g. J. Iange: Surg, o. :. Pine
Chap. l. 5. White; o. D.. ". H. Eyies; o. o.. Pete
Dram :. Il, Henry A. Morse; q n =. jane
KaVaiiaugh The report from tie Posi FOR ID,
third quarter shows that il i Ia hourishng con
dillon, both as 70 increasing membership ans
finances.
MISSOURI
resolutions q regret on tie death Of COmrade 4
~. Gehwicks-
John 5 Phelps Post No. 2s7, ST. James. ha
adopted resolutions condemning the removal o
DT. Geo 81. SisgeHiialeF s. member Of the Roll
Board Il Pension Surgeons, and the appointment
70 that Office q DIR. Il. l.. johnson, EH unrepenian
Eebei
NEW JERSEY
Boston during the National Encampment, and b
QuarLered at the Maverick House East Boston
FraierI8a cOurtesies viii be extended by JOsep
Hooker Post No. p
NEW YORK.
Since The selection Of Gen. Horaiio C. King q
Commander u Charles X, DOane Post, No. ~
Brooklyn, that Post lIas enjoyed a period u uniu
terrupied peace and happiness. The business
swiftly completed aud the Eucafn pBseuts inspire
with personal rtEDiIsceDceE, Inusichnd recitation
Gie beneficial work lac been unusually large ha,
thg buried three comrades during ile pact year
relieved t8e necessities 81 their families; also u
number 81 needy comrades.
HOratiO Seymour POET, No $50 Yonkers held
Campfire On Oci. a IA excellent program ,
speeches, music etc. WAS rendered, after wIiic
refreshments were served. MOneu Post. No. a
Sing sing, attended tic Campfire in q body.
OREGON
q. X. Warren Post No. D. North Yamiiili. war;
A. e2fnIaass 70 beware Of a man by the name
81 ~ Hoston, who sometimes calls bimse
Marx Wilson. He l. about five feet 10 inches
hight has small pale-blue eyes. aud claims 10 be
pension agent. lie also claims 10 have belonged
tse l0lh Il. Cav, Chicago Dragons and All u
Inf. he is q fraud, and unworthy q assistance
PENNSYLVANIA
Post was instituted At Winnipeg Canada ,
Oct =, by Mastering Officer George h. Brown
Pos No :, Department of Pennsylvania. The I,
lowing officers were elected: Commander Harm
Mlln0nj +. v. c. w. Hail; }. V. C., J. A. PAyn
q NJ, j. II. Morgan; o. D.. o. n Ross; o. O.
u. Dodd; Adjt ;. " Van Ranselaer; q MI
Fullerton; q M. g. J. W. Fullerton After ii
Installation committees were appointed and a
Engagements are being made for grand Campi
" DE he'd Al Rn early day, when ratlOns in sc !,
Gent style, such AZ pork aud beans coffee ~
bareback, viii be issued by die COmmissary-st
gcaut. All eE-Uui0n soldiers aud sailors will
Invited 10 tlie feast, when they will have the q
p0rthnltg Of once more trying 10 run the guar
The Official plumber II this Post is bs2 aud ID W
Dc attached 60 the Department Of Pennsylvania
On last Monday night Department Command
sSenaa aae slan PAID an official visit 10 Post n
Baker Poet No. 9. Of Philadelphia viii In
probability take possession Of lie new Post roo
o. IhnIsaas. ADV n AZ the anniversary Of q
Posi- occurs on November 20
for the benefit u the people who take espec
pains 10 uccTy Tie ftct that man could hays. "a
talned injuries during the which would wl
rant linn % applying for pension at this late a.
Oct cite incident which came under NV nor
NJ newspaper man Saturday last Ghattil
With Canir6de John Donald, clerk In tie Corouel
Oflce 81 Philadelphia, and a member Of Post \
d. Ac incidentally spoke u Liie death Of coulra
named john scott, WHO resided al No. 1916 Tt
street IN thai city. IL appears that during the b;
Lle 81 Gettysburg Scott received a serious yyouu
subsequently lac was captured by the rebels al
eOnhned - hndersonViie for Y months VIII
ne HaE finally released ilis health gas brol,
Gown, and he returned 10 mis- native city a physit
wreck. lie was AFerse 10 applying 70 the Cover
n1eni Tor pension, but ia 1884 his friends prevail
Hpon lam 10 make application. Repeated eaoi