The National tribune., 1892-02-11
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

FAREWELL RECEPTION.
A noble woman, a. we'll as a faithful officer for
many years Of the Relief Corps, subordinate, De-
partment and National received well-mered
tribute from John A. Logan Post and Corps. prior
to hor departure for OHIO, to take the position Of
SIatron in the National Relief Corps Home
This was at the reception rendered Comrade 8.
W. Plimpton and his wife, Hannah r. Pmpton,
Past National Secretary, W re, at McISim Hall.
Dcnison, Iowa, on the evening Of Jan. 10. Logan
Post and Corps and also the Denison Branch Of the
W. G.. T. U. have passed resolutions which are ex-
pressive Of the great loss they Sustain in the re-
moval
Leading and representative citizens were present
NJ the reception, which presided over by Past
National President Mary Sears McIIenry, and their
presence testified TO the esteem in which Comrade
and Mrs Plimpton held by all. For years
they had been residents Of Denson, and by their
Christian living and activity in every good work
had gained for themselves the highest regard Of
everyone. President McTIenry expressed her ap-
probation Of the good work Hannah r. Plimpton
has done for temperance aud soldier charity, and
congratulated the Relief Corps Home management
upon securing the services Of one 50 admirably
fitted.
"A testimonial Of esteem from DenIson people,
there was presented to Comrade and Mrs. Plimp-
ton handsome silver tea service, and to Mrs.
PIimp.on was given a beautiful gold and garnet
brooch. The presentation speech was made by
Rev. H. @. Nash, Pastor Of the Baptist Church.
He alluded in a feeling manner 10 their faithful
Christian work and fidelity at every post Of duty
I in which they had been placed, and begged them
TO accept the gifts tokens Of the high estimation
\ in which they were held In the community. He
extended his best wishes that they might find hap
I pness and prosperity In their new Held OF WO.k.
Matte Shaw Van, President Of John A. Logan
/ PimptOn with a handsome recognition pin W.RC.
/ on behalf Of the WOmRn's Christian Temperance
I Union Mrs. McIIenry pinned on Mrs. PIimpton the
silver Il badge Of the society. she having served
ns local Secretary since the founding Of the Union
in DenisOn, and "a such had rendered most faithful
/ and self sacrificing services.
| Past Departments Commander ". A. McHeury
| read resolutions passed by John A. Logan Post
/ and L0tte ID. Stocking by Logan Corps, after
Il length, reviewing her life at DenisOn and the
/ touching and tender associations formed there and
expressing her appreciation Of the gifts and resO-
lutions bestowed upon her. The resolutions fol-
| low:
/ So, upon the removal Of Silas W. Plimpton.
i Comrades Of John A. Logan Post No. So Depart
| ment OF Iowa, GAR. (: Having been selected by
you to prepare suitable resolutions expressive Of
our regard to Comrade Plimpton, submit the fol-
lowing Rs the sense Of this Post
Comrade Silas w. PlimptOn Joined this Post as
one Of the charter members He was elected Chap
lain and has been continually reelected 70 the
/ present time. We truly say that he has car
Tted out the splrt OF our law by performing MS
duties in reverend and dignihed manner and
hOnored the Office by exercising that true spirit Of
| patriotism which not only marks the valiant SOL
dier Of his country, but the true soldier Oh the
Whereas Comrade Plimpton Is about to remove
from midst Therefore be 10
RcSOfUsd That we, the members OF John A. Logan
Post Nu.58 Department of Iowa, GAR, tender to
| Comrade Plimpton our most hearty thanks for his
/ ftithfuness to all the obligations assumed By him
as o member Of this Post, and we commend him to
| members Of our Order true and worthy vet
eTan Of the Grand Army Of the Republic. And we
Peso're, That in the removal Of this Comrades
wife, Sister Hannah Il. Plmpton, our auxiliary
society, John A. Logan W.RC, loses one OF IT'S
most hOnOred and efficient members. Sister
PIimptOu caught the inspiration of loyalty when
she first the wounded soldiers brought from
the battlefield and she cultivated II by caring for
them in the hospitals during her unoccupied hours
teacher in the public schools Of Cincinnati, o.
Her election TO the responsible position OF Matron
Of the National WOman's Relief Corps Home OF
Army Nurses is conclusive evidences that her Ia
bors as National Secretary of the WOman's Relief
Corps were acceptable and her ability and integrity
recognized. Knowing these friends well and
their consistent Christian characters, we cordially
recommend them to the fruternal sympathies the
| Order wherever their lot may be cast
ResOUsd, That these resolutions be spread upon
the records Of this Post and copy be presented TO
Comrade PlimptOn.
Dated Deuison, Iowa, Jan. 10, ls92.
John 4. Logan Post, No. s.; by w. A. McIIenry,
RESOLUTIONS passed by John A. Logan WR.C,
Whereas sister Hannah r. Plimpton has decided
| To accept the position Of MatrOn Of the National
| WR.C. Home for Army Nurses, which will ueces-
| state her permanent removal from among Us; and
Whereas John A. Logan W.R.C., No. 90, has IN
| Mrs Plimpton, who was q charter member of said
/ W re, found an efficient, faithful and energetic
| worker, always doing her duty promptly and well,
thereby augmenting our usefulness rs q charitable
/ orvaniZafon and to her efforts is largely due the
honor and esteem in which we are held abroad
T and
, wise counsel and willing hands In our works for
the advance Of order and the good OF those fol-
+, whom we work:
ReSo,red We congratulate the National WI C.
Home Board Of Directors upon its success in secur
ing go competent and fitting person TO fiji the re
spOnsible position as MatrOn Of that institution as
We heartily recommend her TO the cordial re.
eeption Of any society where she may cast her lot
we extend TO her and hers best wishes foi
future good health and temporal prosperity in
whatever vocation it may be their pleasure to en-
That these resolutions be spread upon oul
records and n copy be presented Mrs. PlimptOn.
Presented and passed ut a regular meeting of j
- -'OT'''' L. d. STOCKING. Committee.
Jan. %, 1897.
Resolutions by w.C.T.U:
, Whereas our faithful Secretary and eo-woiker
Mrs. Hannah X. Plimpton Is about to remove from
Rs,oirsd1 l.. II is with feeling Of deep regret we
part with this sister after 10 years Of helpful service
in our W.C.T.U. work.
, 2 While we hold in loving remembrance the
work of past years we assure her of our most ear
nest prayers and kind wishes for future and
: happiness.
; g That these resolutions be- spread ou
records and a copy be given to Mrs. PlimptOn.
Unanimously adopted by the DenisOn W.C.T.U
LYDIA A. PIERCE, Committee.
: Jan. IA, 1897.
; DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
| DEAR TRIBUNE: John f. Godfrey Corps, 43, o.
Pasadena has quietly increased numerically
during the year Just closed, and now mum
bers III The Corps has endeavOred to keep pace
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