The National tribune., 1890-09-11
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from the Various Observation-Disclosures ol
Officers, Etc.
| COLORADO,

Officers, Etc.
COLORADO.
Col. Anderson, assisted by number OF officers OF
FarraEutand Lincoln Camps, mustered in John ..
Fremont Camp IL, Denver recently. A large del
egHton from both FRrragut and Lincoln Camps
were in attendance TO lend any assistance possible
To give the new recruits good start. Tho new
Camp has n charter membership of %. and il Off
cered by those who nre experienced In the Order.
The following officers were elected and Installed;
Capt. f. w Boulware; First Lieut., Robert Watts;
Second Lieut., w. A. Langton.
ILLINOIS.
Gen. John @. Smith Camp, 13s, Chicago, recently
presented Col. Lowery Camp. ls5, Monticello, with
fine ebony gavel.
IOWA.
Officers of the following Camp are:
Gen. w. I. Sherman 2l3 Shelby-Cept., w. B.
Buckley; First Lieut., James Linn; Second Lieut.,
Lafe Brown; First Serg't. E. X. overturf; Q.-M.
Serg't, Edgar Kennedy; Chap, J. M. Overturf;
Color serg't Roy Linn 8. G., A. b. Morris; Prin-
Hibhs; O. g., Will Evans; +. G., Mont. Downey
Camp prospering finely and has 22 members and
has the promise OF more.
KANSAS.
Gen. Crook Camp, 169, Hiawatha, won distinc-
ton mt the Encnmpment at st. Joseph for their
military discipline while In camp the rihemen
being detailed escort for Gen. Griffin, of Indiana
Their handsome flag just presented to them by
the Daughters OF Veterans, was the only one In
the parade with IL stars on field. Mrs. John A.
Logan Tent, !, d. of ", Hlawetha, was repre-
senteu AT the EncAmpmcnt by Hre5luent OIauyb W
Foster, with four other Daughters.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
John r. Andrew Camp ps, OF Boston, Capt. Fred
II. Bolton, will coon he the largest Camp In the
State. The Camp pAraded the most men In the
grand parade, and has gained moro members since
its existence than any other Camp in the State.
The boys say the Hub must have tho banner Camp
IL possible. Capt. Bolton recently rendered his
resignation, but the members of the Camp could
not to see it, and unanimously requested him
TO remain their Commander the balance OF his
term. Addresses were made by members OF Post
10, GAR, and by the members and so strong
were the arguments that the Captain consented TO
remain in his position.
MICHIGAN.
Col. George $. Acker Camp, Union City, has been
presented with portrait of Col. Ac<er by his
mother.
MINNESo oTA.
We have received tho proceedings OF the sixth
annual Encampmcnt of this Division. held june
1912, at White Rear Lake, In neat pamphlet form,
which is ready for distribution.
The drill squad Of Camp /. 81. Paul, which won
the first prize in the drill contest at ST. Joseph, was
enthusiastically received by their brothers upon
returning home. They were escorted from the
depot 10 the drill hall by military band and q
strong delegation from Acker Post G.. A. r., headed
by =. V. O. g. ID. Parker. Every veteran carried n
broom, and marched as though no was only just re-
turning from the field Of Gettysburg. At the drill
stand the victorious squad was formed In front of
the platform and the roll was called. Col. r. II.
Milham made speech complimenting the boys
upon the success they had achieved, and expressed
the pride he, In common with every member oil
tho Camp, felt in welcoming home the victors.
Attorney. General Moses IL. CRpp, on behalf of tho
State, addressed the squad and made magnificent,
eloquent and patriotic speech. Senior Vice Com-
mander O. ID. Parker, on behalf OF the Department
OF Minnesota g. r., also addressed the squad and
assured them of tie pride which not only every
veteran but every citizen felt In their achievement
Col ]. Ham Davidson spoke for the citizens OF St
Paul. and was followed by Capt. Ed Bean, 20
whose military energy the squad in n large degree
tla e4l ant
was the last speaker. and scored bulPseye when
In concluding brief address lie gave the COM
maud to stack arms aud quick march TO an ad.
Joining room, where q substantial meal was served
TO tile members of the squad, Co. ID acting the part
OF entertainers.
NEW YORK.
ghe Central New York Association is composed
OF Winohell Camp, Utica; Ncusheler Camp, Rome
Vernon Center Camp; Merriam and Sniper Camps
Syracuse; Fulton, McGIawyilc. Cortland, Au'
burn, Waterloo and Port Byron Camps. Pursuant
10 call OF the President special meeting Of the
association met with Judson Field Post, 20, at Can
| nstoia. The principle business was to adopt n sci
OF -by laws, and the result. In Hynops-, was: The
officers shall be n President two vice Presidents
] Secretary, Treasurer, Marshal aud Aid from
each branch, 10 be elected by ballot Mt the regular
Eaeampment Ali Sons of Veterans shall beeomS
members upon paying n fee OF 70 cents to ih'
| Treasurer. The various branches are as FOL
| lows; Branch l, Canastota; 2, Hamilton; 3. New
| York Mills; 4, Camden; 8, Oneida; g. Rome;
| Syracuse; 8, Vernon Center; o. ChiltenAngo. Tn,
| Enoampmeut OF the association was one of sole
| enjoyment aud pleasure, aud the best event of al
| was that the Camp system carried of the prize o
| President without opposition that olllce going &
| Vernon Center. Comrade Smith, Of Syracuse drew
| out OF the race altogether
Reno Camp, IO2, sent large delegation 10 tht
| GAR Eucampment at Beauvle. Brother Suite
80 rumor tells, Is going TO muster large Camp be
| fore long.
The officers OF this Division will visit Rene
| Camp the second week In September. and gTnnI
! time ~ expected, especially the boom ihc boys ar,
| 10 give New York and Brooklyn. They hav,
| started early and will make the grand march tell
| Excelsior Camp, ST. muster new recruit a
nearly every meeting, so they are sure To keep II
! practice anyway and add To their iaurels well
| Capt. Sherman Beatty is "a good worker.
! Waterloo has joined the ranks Of the Big Sons
! A. the old saying. Birds of feather flock Ia
gcthcr aud there is still room for the rest OF tn
! flock"
! pENNGYI VANih