The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-12-21
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
COLORADO


rem; Surg, A. C. Kennedy; Q. NJ. S V. Shell
ledy: Char, j. e. Mar5le; .. d., J. s. Thorn
O. g., William Weakley.
A. Lincoln Post. 4, Denver-Com., r. c.
Webster; S. V. c., Leonard Cutshaw; J. V. e.,
ID. A. Cowell; Chap, J. A. Lennon; o. d..
Thomas Blyth; Q. NJ, n. w. Smith; o. e., S.
Z. Hagerty; Surg, H. NJ Rhoads.
CONNECTICUT
Stanley Post. II, New Britain-Com, Huber
Bushnell; s. V. C., Stephen Roper; j. V. G.,
E. A. Alpress; Chap, Richard Green; @ NJ,
Loren d. Penfeld; o. D., Abram Howell ;
o. g. Chas. Packard; Surg, DIR. Ensign.
ILLINOIS,
"Comrade," Chicago: The prosperity of
George II. Thomas Post, ,. has been phenOm-
email; its growth commensurate with the growth
of our city. Its prominence made 1t one OF
the peculiar attractions of the Worlds Fair
City for Grand Army men, and its meetings
were attended during the continuance of the
Fair by comrades from all over the Union,
Mexico and Canada. That fraternity
abouuded goes without saying. Itstimuated
sur comrades. quickened their zeal, and made
the triple links of the golden chain that binds
Us together" stronger and swceter. Having
enjoyed so much of this Fraternity ourselves
from our visiting comrades from the outside
world, we thought the time had come for n
closer acquaintance with our sister Posts of
presence in our Post room Nov. "a Of George A.
Meade Post 444 located at Englewood. Sixty
uniformed veterans, headed by Commander
F. p. Simmond, Past Commanders Kirk, Fulton,
Crane and Hardacre, marched into our Post
room and met with an enthusiastic reception.
After witnessing muster the meeting was
turned into an old-fashioned Campfre-story,
speech and song succeeded each other. Com
rades Simmond, Fulton aud Kirk made IRONS
ing talks " on the part of Post 44l. while Post
was satisfied with the jolly TecitatIons OF roll
licking Jack Stibhs. visiting Johnny reb,
who was found in the ante-roOm, was brought
into the room. and by his eloquence brought
laughter or tears as the mood governed him.
Capt Jack Crawford, the Poet Scout, gave US
many good stories and touching recitations;
then coffee aud bareback were discussed, and
the boys " went home happy. This, We hope,
is only the beginning of the socials TO be given
by George II. Thomas Post, 5.
J. i. Frederick, Adjutant. George n. Kerr
Post, Gig. says: We organized May II, 1887,
over six years ago We arc proud TO say that
we have not lost member by death. There
are several comrades who tottering on the
verge of the grave, but thanks be TO the great
Commander we are still in line of duty in our
little Post of 80 members Before the election
of Grover Cleveland there were number of
Democrats. now there is but one; aud this is
another thing for which we are thankful. At
a regular meeting held in Hunters Hall, Table
Grove, Dec 8, the following named comrades
were elected as officers for the year 1891: Com,
John H. Hunter; s. V. C., Ed. Waters; J. V.
C., Jas. Z. Strobe; Surg. William Beades;
Chap. John Seward; @. NJ. Alfred Warner;
o. d.. Robert Laughlin; o. e.. Joseph Walters;
Adj't J. T. Frederick; S. H., Henry Hetzel;
@. MS. Z. Killian.
Graham Post 312. held It's annual election of
officers last week at Moline, and after the close
Of la had hnas
Com. Z. d. Knox; s. V. C., y. NJ. Sechler;
J. V. C., J. A. Gettemy; Q. NJ, w. II. Carpen-
ter; Surg. j. II. Sale; Chap, John g. Beatty;
o. d.. E. b. McKeever; o. g.. Rob't Bensll.
Franklin Post, 256, MonticellO-Com.. DIR.
J. w. Coleman; s. V. C.. E. T. Lee; ]. V. c..
F. NJ. Holt; Q. NJ, NJ. Hazard Surg. Michael
Doyle; Chap. William McCann; o. d.. II. II.
Saint; o. g., W. II. Barnes.
IOWA.
Department Commander Phil schaller makes
. capital appeal in recent General Orders for
the good of the Order. lie says he confidently
relies upon the best efforts of the comrades in
reducing the suspended list. lie says: Com
Tadcs. let no worthy veteran escape but seek
him oct and cordially and earnestly invite him
TO join US in our efforts to uphold the princi-
pies Cor which we fought, and 10 assist our needy
comrades and their wives and orphans"
KANSAS
Bernard Kelly. Department Commander, in
General Orders, No. G, issued at Topeka, an
nouuees:
At a meeting Of the Council of Administra-
tion held on the 2sth of November. it Gas de-
eided 10 hold the 18th annual Encampment
OF the Department OF Kansas Grand Army OF
the Republic, in the city Of Newton, on the
goth. 2lst, and 22d Of February, 1891.
The Headquarters of the Department will be
at the Depot Hotel in the city of Newton.
yIar ba-a h.. 4.
accommodation Of the Department officers at
50 per day. The railroads OF the State OF
Kansas have granted rate OF one fare for
this Encampment
In view OF the conflicting opinions touching
the attitude OF the various histories NOW pub
lisbed and used in the public schools concern
ing The war Of the rebellion, have deemed il
wise TO appoint committee on patriotism who
should investigate carefully these varions
books and mako report and forward il 10 me
before the meeting Of the Encampment, so that
the whole matter can be inteliigently presented
The following comrades compose that con-
mitteo: o. c. Hi!l Post 100. Hiawatha; john
Guthrie. u. Topeka, and ]. II. McDermott,
Post s.. Winfield.
The financial report Of the Reunion com.
mittee charged with the duty Of conducting
the annual Reunion at Hutchinson, Kan has
been fled al Department Headquarters. show.
ing net balance turned over TO the Depart
ment AS a financial result OF the Reunion oil
S36.f6. This sum was forwarded TO Depart
ment Headquarters by draft o. the Hutchinson
National Bank, OF Hutchinson, Kan, which
draft went 10 protest and said bank has gone
into liquidation. What amount will he realized
out 81 the draft we cannot tell. While this
Reunion was not great financial success, il
was great Reunion in point Of numbers and
enthusiasm, aud the local committee at Hutch
inson IS entitled 10 great credit for the splendid
reception and accommodations given to the
many thousand comrades who were in attend
Rnce. The report OF the committee was ap
proved by the Council Of Administration
Comrade Joseph Marsh. OF Ottawa, gave Geo
II. Thomas Post. Il, long to-be- renemb ereG
feast Thanksgiving. The boys responded
vigorously 20 his invitation to supper and
marched 70 the gaily-decorated dining room
lO4 strong The speakers were Comrade Ben
son, Comrade Martin, and Ex-Governor George
i. Anthony. Old songs were sung and Ole
stories told, and every one had a royal time
The feast was 10 commemorate the battle o
Franklin. Tenn, which occurred just % year
ago, on Nov. 30. COmrade Marsh was FRS
Sergeant Of Co. 6, l07th H., of the SeconC
Division, Twenty-third Corps, and with hi
fight.
J. r. Fuller Post, Garden Ciiy-Com., f. B
Titus; 5. V. C., II. w. Crow; J. V. G., Georg
J.. Cole; Q. NJ, VIM. Weire; Chap, w. 7. Eg
gen; Surg, ID. +. Bond.
Severance Post, l9I, Severance-Com., Capt
George II. Rolf; 5. V. C., w. Ii. Dorm; J. Y. 9
David Kercher; q. 81, J. A. Campbell; Chap
James Clancy; o. O., James Roberts o. ID