The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-05
by rebel shot and returned to the donors. 1t was
subsequently, given 10 this Post by the daughters

by rebel shot and returned to the donors. 1t was
| subsequently given 10 this Post by the daughters
| of Col. Cantweii.
nroush Post. $50. Eas. Cleveland.c9m;: P. O.
Philips: S. " c.. G. E. Tyler; J. v. e., J. e. Gran.
| Surg, ]. T. smith; Q. D.. Richard Scanlon; O. G.,
| Joseph Kreher; Adj't, w: A. Miner; S. NJ E. G.
| Panlus Post. 4. Ash,nbnla-Com., Geo. D. Paelen;
s. V. G., Chaupcy Mason; J.V. G., w. H. Warren;
| @. NJ, James Thorp; Surg, john r. Greenough;
Chap, Daniel J. Smith; o. D., Eimin F. Ney; o.
| G.. Dorsey w. Viers.
Norris Post. 40. Chagrin Falls-Com.. Robert
G G q G s nens sars waters Va s.
Chap, W. j. Stutz; o. D., G. d. Clifford; o. g., o.
A. Gleason.
OREGON
Col. Jewell Post, Myr,leport has adopted reso-
lntions cunemning the Dissertation of the graves
of veterans In Indiana.
PENNSYLVANIA
Naval Post. 400. Philadeip hia-Com:, Frank Rob
inson; s. V. c. james Collins: J. W c. Thomas
J. Forsy,Le; Q. NJ, ID. b. McCready; Surg. Jos.
Long; Chap, William J. Morgan; o. d.: John
Sproule: o. g.. Henry Meyers; Trustee, Michael
Qugley.
POTOMAC
Lincoln Post, g. washington-Com:. Daniel Will
Chase; Snrg., A. L. Johnson; Chap, Benjamin
Swallow; Q. NJ, John Van Dorm; o. D., Michael
Mahany; o. G.. S. A Campbell. Lincoln Post is
the banner Post of this Department., having now
over COO active. loyal members. 1t claims to stand
unsurpassed for its perfect work; It's muster-in
service has given it National reputation. 1t ex-
ponds hundreds of dollars annually for charity.
and il be truly said that in ali departments Of
lis work it strives 10 be i'll the lead.
RHODE ISLAND
o. l.. Huniley, Commander, PawtucSet: De-
partment Commander David S. Ray and official
staff paid their annual official visit to Tower Post
L. OH The evening of the Goth ut. The visitors
numbered 40. The Post proceeded 10 the depot at
7:fo O'Clock. end escorted the Commander and
staff TO the Posts Headquarters. Tie march down
Main street was illuminated with red fire. With
supper-room in the upper hall. Post Commander
o. j. Huntley presided. About IT'S comrades and
citizens took seats ct the table. After para,ng Of
nm old fashioned baked bean supper cigars were
lighted. and addresses were made by Department
Commander Ray b. +. Davis. President of the
Board of Alderman; Asst Adjt- Gen. Edmond i.
Prentiss; p i. Ti!lnghast. Asst @. NJ. Gen. Her
bert 5. Bennett; ex-Alderman Henry Il. Tipke Col.
d. II. BalIou. Chief of Staff Alderman John f.
Adams; John NJ. Perkins; c. II. Baker Junior Vice
Department Commander; Wm =. Maroney, OF
the Board of Assessors, and Chap. j. j. Wooey.
Mr.. Tipke in his remarks suggested the idea that
when the new City Hail Is built the best thing to
do with the present City Hall would be 10 present
it 10 Tower Post for a permanent home.
Tower Post. II, Providence Com, VIM. M. Peck
sibiey; O. NJ. john E. Davis; Surg. John F. Allen;
Chap, Joseph J. Wooey; o. d., VIM. Massey; o.
g.. John a. Brown. After the election the COM
rsdes drew their rations of crackers cheese dough-
nuts and coffee with all the enjoyment customary
such occasions.
Charles E Lawion Post, s. Newport-Conn., Chas.
L. Snyder; @. NJ, Charles E. Harvey; Surg. Jas.
II, Taylor; Chap. Henry G.. Bachelor; O. D.,
Frank c. Crompion; o. G.. Thomas Bacllock.
Bncklin Post River Point-Com., Thomas Fl.
Reed; s. V: c.: John A. Medbery j. v. G., ID. H.
Waidron; Surg, Jesse Lincoln; Chap, DR.. Eddy.
SOUTH DAKOTA
George Crook Post, 90. Aberdeen-Com.. N. g.
Arnold; s. v. c., A. ID. Wood ]. v. c., George
Woodruff; Surg, A. Payette; Chap. A. II. Lackey;
q. ~. j IL. HalueS: q ID. J. IL. DOUGLAS: O e..
r. H. Watson - -
TENNESSEE
The Grand Army was first organized In Tennessee
in 1866 but the organization did not last m ore than
two years. The Order was revived in 1883 by Col.
Edward S. Jones, of Nashville. who organized a
number Of Posts and was made Commander of the
Provisional Department. permanent Depart
ment-;he De partment Of Tennessee and Georgia
WAS organized Feb. &C. 1884. consisting of IA Posts
and Col. Jones was elected Commander and re-
elected in 1885. lie died while in office and was
succeeded by e. L. winters.
In 1857 w T. Ramage, of Knoxville, WINS elected
Commander. The year OF his administration WAS
very prosperous, ii new Posts being added and
over 500 members. In 1888 VIM. Rrle of Knox
vile. was elected Commander. During the adj
mnsiraion of Conlrade Rule the Posts in Georgia
and Alabama were detached and the name of tho
Department changed to Tennessee. Notwith-
standing tie loss of the detached Posts the mem.
bership Dec 81, 1883, showed net gain Of 40 over
that of Dec. 81, 1887, the number being PISA.
In 1859 C0mrade Rue was succeeded by A. H.
Pcttibone, Of GreeneviIle. The increase this year
Muller, Of Post IS. Chattanooga WAS elected Com
mnnder. During bis administration 13 Posts were
added aud the gain in mem bershp &C. leaving the
number in good standing Dec. 81. 1890, 1867.
In 1891 A. j. Gahagan of Post g Chattanooga
succeeded Comrade Muller The close of this year
showed a loss in mem ership. the number reman-
ing Dec. 81 being 3,4oi In 1892 III. c. Whitaker. of
New Market, was elected Commander. The De-
partnent has nearly 90 Posts, two-ibrds of which
are east of Chattanooga, in the territory known
East Tennessee.
VERMONT
O. o. Howard Post. 90, Ludow-Con,., Charles
II. Ray; s. Y. c., Luther o. Weeks; J. V. c., A. X.
Gould; O. NJ, r. E. Hathorn; Surg, Amos 8. Biz
by; Chap, ID. ID. Owen; o. D., f. Ii. Fuller; o. g.,
James Pollard.