The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-02
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WALLAcE--At the residence Of his son. in Lin
co -, H.. Jan. 8 of dropsy. Henry A. Wallace Co.
j, :S31 lud., aged 60. He suffered Tong but re-
signed and prepared to meet the end. His brother,
James G.. died only a short time ago. "Conrads
Wallace, some two or three years ago. took
transfer card from this Post in which be had been
a charter member. and Joined U. ;. Grant Post q,
at Chicago. After his disease became "A fixed hact,
he, with his wife. TO Lincoln 10 pass the
remainder of his days among his relatives and old
Comrades When Post notified his Post that
he WAS in destitute condition and needed help.
attention was paid 10 the uncations, although
the Commander and Adiutanf paeh wrote several
letters until a resolution of the Post under its
seal, Post . did deem it it to reply and then they
only sent transfer card, when such card had
been asked for by either the Post Comrade
Wallace The card was promptly returned. Com
rade Wallace belonged to the Presbyterian Church,
and the minister who preached at bis funeral was
formerly a Confederate soldier Comrade Wallace
was also member Of the Masonic fraternity,
which turned out with Post to pay the last sad
rites. He was buried with the honors of the Order
by his old comrades was his request, dressed Ia
his uniform. his badge on his breast, and the old
flag he helped 10 defend and carry 10 the close OF
the spread over him. Comrade Wallace lefs
widow and large family of grown children
SOL r. SMITH, Past Commander.
GAsKML.-At High Forest Mimi, Jan. g. John
GaskIII, First Lieutenant, Co. 3, I'd MINI. He had
been q sufferer rom asthma ever since his army
service and being attacked with pneumonia, al
though seemingly nearly recovered from the lung
trouble. very suddenly the heart stopped its work,
and he ceased to live. He was born in Virginia Ia
1893 and came to Minnesota In 1852 He was ths
first man in his town to enlist at the beginning Of
the war; was elected Sergeant on the organization
Of his company, and soon after leaving the Stats
commissioned First Lieutenant, which posi-
ton he continued to hold until the close Of the
war, coming home 3 veteran In 1855 In his army
service he passed through some of the hardest
battles and marches OF the war, the I'd MINI.
has the reputation of having seen the most hard
service of any regiment from the State. soon after
the close OF the war he married. and has
,nued 10 reside in this vicinity since, with
the exception OF few years in Dakota. He wss
a member of Rob Anderson Post. Aberdeen, ). D.
also of the Masonic fraternity, under whose aus.
pices he was buried. Deceased left widow and
eight children.
EsPEY-At Rising Sun. Ind, Nov. Z, Capt Hugh
Espey aged 90. He enlisted in 1851 and became
by promotion Captain of the I'd Ind. battery,
ing three years. He also served the Governments
four years as Q. 8 StOrekeeper in the Revenue De-
psrtment. He a member of the GA. K. since
it was first organized; twice elected Com.
nlander of Ben North Post, of Rising Sun, and AZ
the time of his death was Department Inspector OF
Indiana. He upright citizen and a success
full business He was one of the Directors OF
the National Bank of Rising sun; also promi-
nent Mason, which fraternity united with the
GAR in conducting the funeral services. In the
Spring of 1891 Capt. Espey had erected, at his
expense, a beautiful soldiers and sailors monuments
in the Rising sun Cemetery. This monument eoss
81 600. He leaves a widow, two brothers, one sister,
and many friends to mourn his death. In him the
country loses one of its most patriotic citizens and
the G. A. r. of its most Jealous and effcient
workers.
HLEaAs.-At Farmer. Valley. Neb.. Sept. II,
Elijah Hileman, Co. B. 18th Wis, aged 81. He was
born in Ohio. but moved to Wisconsin in 1857. he
enlisted in October 1851. for three years, and par-
ticpsted with his regiment In the battles of Shiloh
Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hills. and siege Of
Vieksbarg. In August, 1868. was sent to hospital
at Madison Wis. on account OF disease contracted
by exposure, and he remained in hospital until dis
charged for disability, Jan. I5 1860. Was a con-
slant sufferer from disease incurred which resulted
in heart failure. and death. He drew 3 pension Of
50 per month. Comrade Hieman moved to Nee
braska in 1871, and located upon homestead,
where he resided at the tune OF his death. He
leaves a widow and four married daughters Was
buried under the auspices Of Post 81 and Suttoa
Lodge, L o. o. F., both Of which Orders he was an
esteemed member.
HERMAsN-At Vicksburg. Miss. recently. Henry
Hermann, Co. G. 4lst Ill. The comrade writing
says that Z" Comrads Hermann was shot and in
stantly killed ut vicksburg. Miss, by one James
Mcclure, without just Provocaiion Hermann wss
moving bis stock OF goods into another store, and
he decided to take the shelving which beiongedt TO
him. This MeGuire's mother forbid him doing,
They had q few words, when young Mcguire got
his shotgun and shot Hermann dead"
yIERINo.-Near Sullivan. Mo-. JAM 8, Williams
Vierins, Co. G. 18th Mo-, aged 50: His death wae
caused by heart disease, resulting from gunshos
wound received in the service at Feksburg. He
was q charter member Of Post 324, and at the time
of his death was Junior Vice Commander of thas
Post Comrade Viering was q true soldier and
good citizen, and will be sadly missed by the menu
bers of his Post He leaves q widow and eight
children in very comfortable circumstances He
WAS laid to rest by members of his Post.
BELL--At Salem, Iowa, Jan. 9. Thomas A. Bell,
18th Iowa. aged A. He was mustered in tho l4sh
Iowa and Sth Iowa Cav, but was rejected on sc.
count of his age and stature. Aherward, In tho
Fall of 1864, volunteered and was enlisted In the
45th Iowa He was mustered out In the following
Fall on account of injuries received which ternt.
mated in his death. He was a member of the Ga RI
and I. o. o. F.. and took great interest in all theR
meetings. also was Vice Presidents OF Henry
County Soldiers Association. He leaves q widow
and three children.
HIppLE-At Raplso Township, Lancaster Co.,
Pa Dec o. of paralysis John Ripple, Co. O. 195th
Pa, aged SO. He enlisted twice in his regiment.
He followed the trade of u stone mason In summer
and taught school in Winter for q years before the
war. His wife died IL years ago. and he leaves
eight ohildren-six sons and two daughters-aIl
grown. A good soldier, true comrsde, a kind
AUTOMATICALLY loved and respected IN the
standing Of Gen. Welsh Post. lib, Columbia. Pa,
which Inferred his remains with all due honor.
He enlisted July IS. 1854 for three months; re-en-
listed Sept 5. 1864 and mustered out with his
company Mt Summit Point w. Va, June Il, 1865.
LAND.-At Stockham. Neb.. Dec. 20. Jackson
Land. Co. @. Sd Wis, aged 20. He WAS buried
at Stockham Cemetery. He leaves four sons and
one daughter, all living in Nebraska, three OF the
sons having served in the army during the rebel
lion. Comrade Land was wounded while in the
service. and drew pension of SIG per month.
SrANToN.-At Berne, " Y. Jan IL, Thos e. Stan.
ton Co. A. 1st " Y. aged SO. He enlisted in 1861 I'm.
der the first call 1000 troops and served with his
regiment until discharged for disability. He was
charter member of Charles MeCulloch Post. 645.
and was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery with all
the honors of the Order. He had just received his
pensisn two days before he died, which came in
very good time.
LEUBNEK-At Minneapolis. MIMI, recently,
Paul Leubner. Co. f. 10Th Wis., He was member
OF Jacob Sehaeffer Post I63, and that Post passed
resolutions his death. COmrade Leubner was
buried at his request, in Grand Army Lot Lake.
wood Cemetery, by the Post assisted by Ply mouth
Lodge 90, A. o. u. W.. and L0dgs 80, i. o. U. Fs
and West Minneapolis Turn Veren.
MCKEoUGH.--At Pawtucket. Il, l., Jan. 8. Thos.
MeKeough Co. j.. Ash Mass. II. A. Comrade Ne.
Kcough was an exemplary citizen, and member
OF the City Council. His funeral was held At ST.
Mary's Church, and attended by Mayor Brown,
the City Council, Tower Post IL, Sarsield Assoea-
tioa, and Division 8. A. o. III.
WART.-At Sandy Greek. N. Y, recently OF
asthns Sherman Wart aged Al. When the hrss
troops had gone the he wished to go, but his
parents prevented because of his extreme youth:
In 1854 he enlisted In Co c. 1S9th NJ Y. and served
TO the close of the He was member of A. Js
Barney Post, 2l7 He was proprietor OF the marble
works and had transacted business away fron
home until Saturday night.
STEwART.-At Toronto. Canada, Dec. 81. OF cam
Ger In the stomach James Stewart, Co J. 18th Ohio.
He was n member of James 8 Knowlton Posi-
which att ended the funeral. Suitable resolutions
were also adopted copy of which was sent rs fOR
publication. Ia the death of Comrade Stewart tbs
Pot has lost one of its best members.
SHUPE.-At Layton. N j.. Jan. J. Daniel ShupA
aged 80. He served in Battery A, LIST N. j. L. A.
Co;nrade Shupe WAS stricken with pneumonia and
steadily grew worse until death eusued. He -
of Gan Ikar Post -