The National tribune., 1893-07-27
MUSTERED OUT.
Veterans of the Country's Grandest Army
Who Have Answered the Last Call.

Who Have Answered the Last Call.
Tsenders of obituaries will please adhere strictly
to the form In which the notices below worded.
Notices must be brief sad be sent immediately after
the event to which they relate.
MnEs-At his residence, in Washington, H.,
July 8. Maj. Joseph B. Miles, fifth ILL.,, aged 81
years. The Major born in Ohio. but went to
Illinois in 1913. He enlisted in Co. B. fifth H. in
August, 1851. and Was made First Lieutenant OF
the company. He was promoted Captain in few
days. and soon became Major of the fifth He took
part in the capture of New Madrid, Island No. 10.
Iuka. Corinih. Vicksburg, Jackson. and all the
battles of Smiths GueTrias" the Red River
campaign. At Lake Chieot. La, he was severely
wounded in the shoulder, which caused pAFsly
from which he never recovered. He was a charter
member of Bogardus Post, AZ of Washington. H..
and served Commander from its orgauiZa-
ton, ia 1884. until 1855. B0gsrdus Post passed
resolutions highly complimentary TO their late
Commander, too lengthy for publication
FRINR.-At Ekhart, Ind, July g DR.. G. 8 Frink.
Comrade Frink received a commission as Assistant
Surgeon in 1862, and performed duty in the hos
pitfalls about Nashville, Tenn. He was promoted
to Surgeon in 1868, and served upon the staff of
Gen. Schofield on the Atlanta ampaign Medical
Director OF the Twenty-third Corps COmrade
Frink consistent Christian gentleman and
member Of Shiloh Field Post. 1873 and has been
Surgeon since The Post organized. he died
of heart trouble. instantly and was buried by The
GAR Posts of Ekhsrt.
BELLANGER-At Oswego n. Y July II, Joseph
J. Beanger, Co. +, 2lst n. Y, aged So years and
five months. be was member OF o Brian Post.
65 of Oswego.
HAGESBEUcH.--As, oswego. N. Y. July IS.
d, n. Il.
aged rs years. Comrade HageubrueI a menu
Der of o. Brian Post. Ca of 0-wego, ". Y.
BRUCHER.-Durng the cyclone al Storm Lake,
Iowa, July 6. Comrade Jacob Brncher
killed He was native of Germany, and served
his adopted country faithfully during the war Of
the rebellion. A little daughter who was killed by
the hurricane was buried in the grave. He
left a wife and five children.
VAUGHS.-Near IoEia, Kan June s. 1893, OF dis
ease contracted in the service of his country Sey-
mour s. Vaughn. Co. B, I'd Colo. Cav. He was So
years old, and was irstclass citizen.
MERRILL.-Near I0nia. Kan. CT paralysis CorpT
L. c. Merrill, Co. F, 5th Pa. Reserves sged So.
Comrade Merrill was q member of Ioaia Post. q.
and was buried with military hOnOrs by the Post
on the 5th of June. The comrade leaves wife
and two children.
AUcHMUTY.-At his residence, In Lennon, Mass.
Col Richard t. Auehmuty, aged 81 years. He was
an Assistant Adjutant- General with the rank Of
Colonel. serving with distinction throughout the
war; being breyetted several times for galantry.
He married daughter Of z. o. Sehermerhorn.
Col Auchmuty possessed an ample fortune which
was increased by this marriage. After the war he
devoted himself To phiiauthrOpic work. In 1899 he
founded the New York Trade School. 1t gives iu-
stractioHs in the mechanical arts to 500 pupils. Col
Auchmuty had been troubled for the past year with
an affection of the bone of his left leg. which
STATED the amputston of that member below the
knee. The operation was performed on March 20,
and. although successful. the patient never reeov
cred his strength Cox Auehmuty was n trustee OF
the Cathedral of st. John the Divine, a vestryman
of Trinity Church, and member of the Century
children. His wife survives him.
SHARTZER-At his home. in Illiopois. IT., July
10 Alfred A. Shartzer Co l. 4Ist H. aged 81 years.
CoDFade ShaTtZer was a brave soldier and served
his full term as a veteran in the 4lst. He Past
Commander of Morgan Post, 208, Department of
Illinois, by whom he was buried at Riverside
Cemetery.
TABLESPOONFUL his home, in SheIbyviIle H.,
July H. Capt. Hiram Blackstone, Co. III, 10th H..
aged 81 years Capt. Blackstone was one Of the
first 10 volunteer in 1891 in his section Of the
country, and commanded Co. II Of the 4lst Ill.
from its organization until january, 1867, when he
resigned because Of iIl-heaith.
HALL-Suddenly of apopexy. on the railroad
between Syracuse aud Utica, " Y, Gen. James A.
Hall on Sunday July I6. The General COM
r,anded tie 2 Me battery serving with distinction
during the civil war. He was severely wounded as
Gettysburg One OF bis old comrades sends the fol-
lowing tribute: - FORD has come to me to-day thas
death in its tireIess raid has sounded the call for
the spirit of of the brAvest soldiers, of the
truest men that ever douned the army blue; blunt.
fearless. reckless, facing danger and death
with the same forttuce that has been part of him
all his life. 1t was nothing uncommon In those old
days for superior officer to- be cordially dis
liked by those serving under him; but from the
day Gen. Hall took command of the I'd Me battery
he also took command of the hearts of the batteTys
boys Tin after years known by the suggestive title
of Plug Mccarthy and his $50 thieves.D can
him day. mounted ON his strong, white
horse, grim, forbidong. but with that commanding
presence that marks the loyal son of free America
Tears? There is need of tears, comrades; it
was q manly life he led one that we. his own loved
boys can look back on with pride as we speak in
hushed tones to-day. IL Is y promotion. and We
can say il is but step higher into the new life.
Can ever forget that day at Gettysburg when
the word came that he WAS wounded, how the
courage died from our heartsf He has lived many
useful days for the good of his country and his
beloved State of Maine. But the call came quick.
Death did not daily with him; it left him Till the
last then the bugle call; the answer Here It's
been many years since saw the rugged face OF
the General; many a day since DOTTED nay cap to
my commanding officer, but the thought strikes
me thai il won't be long before meet, not in the
roar of battle, but in the city where there Is
wars The taps have sounded lights OUT Rest
well, Gen. Hall. We are coming soon; there are
many who sleep well that were with you before;
there are many that loved you will meet you soon.
Good night Gen. Hall, the pride of the old I'd Ne.
baiiery."-B K.
Cox--At his home. In Currie, MIMI, Edwards
Cox aged 60 years. He ~ member of the ed
Pa and served in the Army of the Potomac. lie
also served in the 23d u 5. Regulars on the Pacific
Coast, and was discharged in 1868. lie died from
ailments contracted while in the service.
FRY-At his home, a. DilieF, Neb. Isaac Fry,
Esd Ill., Comrade Fry served three years and thFee
month at the front during the WAL. His claim for
pension was rejected shortly before his death. al
though lie had disabilities enough to entIle him
to $I2 n month under the act of June "a 1890 He
was a consistent member of the bunker Church.
SoTMAN.-ComradeC Charles ". Sotman was killed
during the cyclone which ragged ON July at Storm
Lake, Iowa. Comrsds SotDaan n member %
Baker Post, so. Department of Iowa. He WAS
severely wounded in the battle OF the Wilderness.
He leaves o widow and ave children.