The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-07-16
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aftcrward became President Of The United states
This regiment soon after completing iis orgauizt-
ton WAS transferred from infantry service 10 that
ni cavalry, ana wHs numbered as the 1T Tenn.
Cav, Col James J.. BrOwulow commanding.
Gahugan soon gained promotion 10 the rank q
First Lieutenant, although one Of the youngest
officers iH the regiment. lie WAS detailed az Ct
ing Quartemaster uf his regiment, which position
lac filled with credit. After Hoods army WAS
driven across the Tennessee River. the LIT Tenn.
Cav. was returned 10 Nashville, Tenn, where IL
received authority irOTa tie Goyeruur oil the State
TO re-culist, aud la the new organization Lieut..
GahRgan was rendered she position OF Lieutenant.
Colonel quite compliment Tor young OH
Ger, especially when lac would be promoted over
30 many suIeTiOrs The early close OF the war. how
ever, prevented the re-culistmcui of his regiment
Since tie war he las resided 90 Chattanooga,
Tenn, has been prominently identified with the
interests 81 that city, and actively engaged la mcr-
camille, banking And manufacturing Interests lie
4Ius repeatedly held positions both 100 the City
aud County Government GahaEau united with
TIE "a X soon Ht"r IT. organization iu Tennessee,
and has been Commander of Post .. aud prior 10
his election 90 the Communicating of the Depart
meut was Senior Vice Commander aud las twice
been houorec 10y positions on the staff Of the Com
mRndcr-ln-thief, lie ls "a member ~ the LOYAL
legion, Commaudery Of Ohio, as well as quite a
number Of social organizations la ihe city aud "a
Mnson aud knight Tcspgr lie was Chairman
Of tic commission thht erected the bridge over the
Tennessee River Ht Chattanooga, aud probably to
his energies aud interest more than any other one
person ihc success Of tiat enterprise WAS due lie
devoted two years time 10 this work. refusing any
compensation Tor hls services Commander Gaha-
thc most liberal men 90 bc found ia ANY community.
lie was married iu s1l Iu the Cily Of Chattanooga
and as aH Interesting family.
special excursion train viii leave Chattanooga
at iO39 o. 10. sunday, Aug. ., aud arrive u Detroit
Hi j m Monday. Aug, 3. This train viii carry thc
officers and delegates irom the Department % The
20th National LHcaupmcut, a. wei a. such other
members Of the Order aud citizens generally a.
may desire Go 20 "a tie Northwest that pleasant
occasion. Headquarters viii bc iu Room DO Rus
sell House, where Hll comrades from this Depart
mcHt requested 10 call and register PROMPTLY on
arrival. Arrangements have been made 20 lave
headquarters handsomely decorated where an
officer 81 the Department WIll be on duty at all
times 90 receive aud make welcome all visitors
the Headquarters. Delegates aud guests II tic
Aomnu's Relief C0rps. Provisional Department 81
Tennessee will honor lie GAR. with their pres
cuce on this special train.
WASHINGTON AID ALASKA
We have received The Official Roster Of this De
parimeut for 1891. D. is handsomely prepared IN
pamphlet ioru aud may be obtained at Tie Head
quarters 30 0es,tlc.
WEST VIRGINIA.
The proceedings Of tie Department M It's ninth
annual LucaupuicI3 held u Bucllhsurou iu April
prepared Ia pamphlet iorsn, ready .OF dsiI!bu-
ton.