The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-12-28
DEPA Rim EMIT NEWS.
ARKANSAS

ARKANSAS
N. q. Rutherford Post. IA. West Fork-Com.,
II. II. Davis; S. VIC. Lewis Rieuold; J. v C.,
g. G. Carney; Surg, William BIoyd; Chap,
Fred. Pothast: AdJt, A. K. Sawyer; q. NJ,
w. a. Wells.
CALIFORNIA
An immense crowd turned ont to witness
the presentation of the flag and 10 attend the
entertainment given by Bear Valley Post 1872
81 Rediands. Go. @. Of the California National
Guard. aud the brass band OF Redlands escorted
the GAR. 10 the hall. The entertainment
began with music by the hand, which was fol-
lowed by songs By members of the Post. and
many Others who kindly consented TO helr
make the occasion success. The flag, which
was the gift OF the citizens of Rcdiauds, was
presented by Rev. J. ii. Stewart. Col. J. Lee
Burton responded on behalf of the Post in
feeling manner, and OF behalf Of himself and
comrades sincerely thanked those who had
taken SO much interest in the welfare of the
Post.
Bear Valley Post IG2, Redlands-Com..
J. Lee Burton; s. VIC, g. 7. Ordway; Nv C.,
J. +. Copenhayer; Chap ID. B. Alverson: :
q. n, VIM. Fowler; o. d., T. w. Matter:
Surg j. :. Riggs; o. G., Harlow Kinney;
Adj,t, l. y. Dixie q. 81. s, Stephen Kendall
S. 81, C. V. Decker.
ILLINOIS,
Cbas. T. Ward Post 75I, Camdcn-Com.,
James Edward: 5. V. C., VIM. Mediation
J. V. C., Edmund W. Hays; Adj't, Josiah Toop;
q H., VIM. II. Cady; Chap. John Packen-
paugh Surg, John Bowers; o. d.. s. A. BOlin;
o. g.. q. RadiBger.
Col. James A. Mulligan Post, 306 Chicago
Com, James ID. Hamilton; S. V c., r. w.
Cross; J. Y. C., Peter Price; Chap, Richard
Jones; Surg, Simon Freeman: q. 81. William
Ioomer; q. d., Ihos +. Billings; o. e., Geo.
Brown; Sentinel, Thos. Williams.
Z. a. Address Post. 135, Mrndota-Com
Hubbard Clink; S. V. G., George S. Scnlin; J.
v. C., Henry Ebey; Chap. John Berry Q. ",
Henry Williams; o. g., William Crowley: o.
d., George Mclaughlin; Surg, J. w. Edwards
MASSACHUSETTS,
Aeedham Post 80. Lawrence-Com., Lewis
q. Holt; 5. V. C., Roscoe +. Doble; J. V. c.,
SiI1al3 II. Abbott; q. a., Charles T. Locke;
Surg, J. g. McAllIstcr; Chap, VIM. H. Lane
o. d. Arthur GRANGER o. O., Z. c. Williams.
MICHIGAN
COmrade John Kramer Dutch Lieutenant"
90. j. 25th Mich, now OF Holland, says that he
was never captured during service but at this
late date lie was taken prisoner on the evening
OF his birthday. when his Post surprised him
completely aud took his headquarters by storm,
30 that there WAS nothing left for him but
surrender. lie says: THE S. of V. Camp
also turned out armed and equipped. aud fred
% rounds so that the natives thought Holland
was taken by the Dutch, sure" 1t ended
peacefully however, aud they left ia their
Eight nice easy-chair and pair of wooden
shoes.
Heber L. Favour Post Isl, Milford-Com.,
Alexander Mccall; S. V. C.. John Hanna; J.
V. C., John Beaumont; q. NJ, Andrew V. Aus.
tin; Surg. Robert Johnston; Chap, James
Rove; o. d., Willis Smith; o. g., o. d.
Stephens; s., Chas. Teeter; o. s., Fred Prior
j. O., Lyman Cate
MINNESOTA
The Department Commander expresses his
great satisfaction IN the general interest mani
tested in the work of the Grand Army of the
Republic throughout the Department In-
creased enthusiasm is manifested ali along the
line Many OF the Posts have made substan-
tial gains in membership since the National
EncanipnIent. Campfres have been held dur
ing the past Eve weeks at Glencoe Howard