The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-03-28

man Post, of which he was an honored member.
CoInrade cooper was great sufferer, dying from
the effects OF wound received at the battle Of
Nashville, Dee Is 1851, musket-baIl passing en-
tTely through his body Just over his heart. He
was good brave soldier, having served from the
commencement OF the war until he shot at
Nashville. He always took 81 deep interest In all
soldier matters, and never missed Reunion Of his
regiment when able 20 attend he Will be sadly
missed by his old comrades. He left a wife but no
children.
KSAPP.-Died in Plymouth, Mass Jan. Il. Rev.
Newman Knapp, aged 81 years lie was Secre-
tary of the Eastern Department Of the Sanitary
Commission during the war, and personally cared
for over 5000 sick aud wounded soldiers, and also
acted as Chaplain a. the same time He was man
beloved by all who were blessed By his aCquaiut-
auee, and IN him the soldier bad true friend. No
Campfire was complete without his presence in
fact he WAS the life of all public gatherings Dur
ing the visit of Gen Grant to Plymouth some years
since. he made his stay at the home Of his personal
friend, Knapp No man, probably, was move
intimate terms with leading en-Iiacoln,
Grant and others All places OF business were
closed, flags hOated at hait-nlsst and gloom set
tied over the old town duTlng the Gay Of the iri-
neral. which was attended by the Standish Guards,
9th Mass, Silver Fife and Drum Corps, COliing-
wood Post, g.. A. r., of Plymouth; Martha Sever
Post and Kingston and WadswOrth Post Of Dux-
bury Ladies Relief Corps and other organizations
Some 3OO0 people viewed the remains as they lay
NEALY.-SIaj. Oscar II. NeaIy died in Washing
ton, D. c., Jan. ., from an overdose Of choral,
which he took TO relieve his asthnlatie trouble.
Maj Nealy entered the Army at The age Of II years.
enlisting private in the 10Th Ind. lie was in
the field but two weeks when he TOOK part In the
battle of Rich Mountain. Having served his term
of three months re-enisted Ia the llth L. ). Inf
and was engaged III active service throughout the
entire rebellion. lie was promoted first 20 Lieu
tenancy, then to Captaiuey, and was bTsvetted
twice for gallantry at the battles OF Gettysburg and
the Wilderness. He wounded seven lifnos
during his service, the seyerest wound being re-
ceIVed at Gettysburg, a ball passing entirely
through his neck Mai. Nealy leaves a wife and
four children.
SUTFLE.-H. c. SuttIe, sEk n. Y.H A, was killed
by the cars at his home IN JamespOTt, y. Y, re-
Gently. he was a member Of Edw. Hunting Post
No 353 and his comrades attended the funeral in q
body.
WARRES-C H Warren, Co. G, SGD H., died at
Denver, Colo, Jan. g. He was buried under the
auspices Of Veteran Post. No y.
KAIN.-Patrick Kain, Battery z, 15t II. Y. Art,
died at Genes5ee Rock, Pa, Jan. 4 aged "A years.
lie was member Of Martin v Ryan Post, No.
81.
NICKOLsOS.-DauieI Nicholson, Co. z, 18th Ind
was foully murdered by his stepsOu, Samuel Kester.
son, on JAM II. COmFade Nicholson was a good
soldier, and member in good standing Of Decker
Post, No. 33L The funeral service was conducted
by the members OF his Post.
VAN NOOEHEES--k. $. Van Voorhees, Colonel
18th n Y, died at Larned Kan recently after a
short illness, aged "a years. He was mustered
into the service Of the U. 5. as Leutenant-C Colonel
Aug. ?, 1862; commissioned Colonel June 2 1865,
/ followed the varied fortunes Of waT, and after
Gettysburg, IN the Twelfth Corps was transferred
under Gen. Hooker 20 Tennessee where he served
with distinction in the battle above the clouds at
Lookout Mountain being wounded there, Oct %,
command and followed Sherman from Atlanta to
the lie was beloved By al who knew him,
and was a member of the I. D. o. T. and The oldest
member Of the GAR Post at LarHed, Kan.
MCEwES.-RObert 5 HeEwCu, Co. A. 18th Ohio,
died at ReynOldsbGrg, o.. recently aged 20 years.
He was laid to rest BY Daniel Noe Post No. 6lT