The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-08-18

rebellion, has ever been a marked feature Of her
life, and her work for them dates back to the
stirring scenes of and boodshed when, in
every city. village and hamlet was heard the scream
of the fife, the roll of the drum and the sobs oil
loving ones left behind
Al the close of the war she united her fortunes
with those OF f. gallant Young soldier who had
gladly responded to the first call for troops. only
laying down his arms when peace again reigned
ties and recognizing the valuable character OF her
services as a teacher. which position she had for
some time occupied, the educational authorities
continued her in the position. although TINS was
contrary the usual custom, which relegates mar
ried women TO the ranks of private life
For more than 30 years she has held this respon-
sbe position and one has only to visit the pleasant
well-reguiatea building where under her firm,
wise supervision 700 pupils daily pursue the paths
OF knowledge, to readily understand wherein lies
the wondrous influence she aptly Yields over
ali with whom she comes I'm contact. Fully alive
to the necessities of the times she daily instructs
these pupils in lessons Of loyalty and patriotism.
not only by vice words aud stirring songs, but by
personal example well. thus carrying out in a
practical manner the teachings of our Order SO
well is this fact known, that throughout the City
| of Buffalo hers ia known as the Patriotic De-
partment."
Ellen NJ Putnam identified herself with the
Woman's Relief Corps at her first opportunity,
joining q charter member and becoming the
first President of the first Corps organized in Bu
falo: this was i'm 1855 since which she has been
prominent and influential figure i'm all Department
Conventions and delegate to all National Con-
ventions all of which she has attended at her own
prevented by the sudden death Of beloved
brother.
Always modest and retiring, she in 1891 yielded
10 the wishes Of her Department and was elected
TO the position she occupies having previously
filed many other important offices. Under her
wise leadership the Department Of New YORK has
made great progress not only in the rapid gain IN
membership Of ,730 net and AZ Corps ia one and
half years but also in the opening OF new lines
of work which developing rapidly. interesting
and quickenng MI classes to the usefulness OF the
Womans Relief Corps Possessed of rare tact aud
wonderful executive ability the business Of her De-
partment feels her touch In all its branches.
The National Relief Corps Home Madison, o.,
has enjoyed the results Of her energy and activity
along one line of work. Immediately after her
election she issued eloquent call to the Corps OF
New York to contribute 10 this noble object So
| freely did they respond that not only does New
| York rejoice in a furnished room there but In a
reception room a. well. from whose walls smiles
down the weli-known face of Sarah G. Mink. New
YorIks honored Past Department President, the
personal gift Of Department President Putnam.
than whom no more welcome guest is eve. re-
| ceived by the inmates OF this Home.
At the last National Convention held at Detroit,
Ellen M. Putnam elected member OF the
Executive Board by q large majority over three
competitors thus showing that her ability. worth
| and work were appreciated by the National Organ
izstion as well as by her own Department. and the
Grand Army of the Republic. which recognizes in
her q loved and valued aid