The National tribune., 1894-06-07
THE RELIEF CORPS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS---NOteS from the Departments
OUR ARMY NURSES.

! OUR ARMY NURSES.
Testimony of Gratitude to the woman's Re-
lief Corps-The Roll of HOnored Dead.
GIeanings from the Departments.
Secretary Puma L. Cowles. of the National
Relief Corps Homo, has furnished from time to
time interesting data in the cases of Army
Nurses who have been helped and comforted
by the W.R.C. outside the National Home, and
for whose benefit the call is still open.
Funds contributed through Corps and De-
partment channels, or directly to National
| Treasurer Armila A. Cheney, Detroit will
always be applied where they will do the most
good. Another sample letter of thanks and
list OF Army Nurses gone to their rest follows:
THANKS TO THE SECRETARY.
Your unexpected but very welcome letter is
received, and l thank you from my heart for
the remittance you thOughtfully sent me.
| / presume you learned of my needs through
| Mrs. Wittenmyer.
have no claim on the W.R.C., but feel that
/ have just claim on this Government for
! the salvation of which / gave nearly three
| years of my time to the last crumb. had to
! bring the sick under my own roof in order to
give them proper care, which / did without aid
from the Government or the Christian Commits
sion.
But have the blessed knowledge that re-
| turned many poor soldiers to their wives and
| parents that but for my care would now be rest
| ing beneath the ooze and slime of the potters-
| field.
The time is past now for Government help,
so must be content with whatever comes TO
| me. If the bread have been casting upon the
waters these many years returns to me in very
| small measure will not starve for bodily food,
| however starved must be for intellectual sus-
| tenance. Books, for which l hunger, are be-
| yond my reach.
REST AT LAST
Mrs. Charlotte Ross, assisted in 1892 with
| funds for difficult but successful operation
upon the ewes, died at Arkansas City, Kan,
May Is. 1893, aged 70 years. Much effort has
been made to obtain this record. A great favor
will be conferred if all deaths promptly re-
ported for the Army Nurse Record Book. Mrs.
Ross's last letter, many months since was from
indianapolis. Address all information to Puma
l.. Cowles. Secretary, National Relief Corps
Home, Geneva, o.
Mrs M. E. A. B. NOVEL;, Rowley, Mass, pass
ed away from earth the 18th OF October, 1893.
She was stricken with apoplexy one morning
and was unconscious to her death. which
Cured next day at eventide, just at the setting
OF the sun. Age not given.
NURSE AND spy.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs.
Elizabeth F. Carter at Hartford, KY, Nov. Is,
1893. Mrs Carter was one of the early inmates
a year. She was nurse and Union spy during
the war of the rebellion, and did heroic service
for the Union.
She was very intelligent, but at times seemed
mentally shattered, restless, and even violent.
Her tales of her wonderful exploits were list
ened to with admiration, many bringing her
flowers in appreciation. But she was raving and
disconnected, and at her request was returned
to Rosine KY. Her friends as poor as herself,
cared for her out of pity until she was taken
sick, when she was sent to the infirmary and
died as above stated. She sleeps in the paupers'
burial-lot with nothing to mark her last rest.
ing-place.
She was brave woman, and deserved a
better fate; she might have had comforts a I'd
kind care, and sleep in the Homo burial-lOt,
bonored. as she deserved, had she been con-
tent. 1t is a sad ending of notable life
The Secretary of the W.RC. Home Board is
in communication with prominent citizens of
Ohio County, KY, to secure, if possible, the re-
moval of the body of Mrs. Carter to the Gene
terry. the grave to be marked with a suitable
beadstone.
WISCONSIN CONVENTION.
Past Department President Caroline Fl. Bell
of Milwaukee, reports Wolcott Relief Corps, so
long forward in good work, both active and
harmonious.
Department Commander J. A. Watrous the
choice of the recent Encampment, is a member
of Wolcott Post. and Belle A. Chaplin, unani-
mousy chosen Senior Vice-Presdent, although
absent from Convention, ia a member of VOL
colt Corps.
Kathryn Bleyer President of Wolcott Corps,
was elected Alternate at Large to National
Convention.
The W.R.C. of Evansville entertained Con-
vention delightfully."-. A reception, with or
chestra from the Blind Asylum, and Camp
fire were among the pleasures of the occasion.
At the Campfire Past National President |
Charity FIR ha nd
Past Adj tGen. Grey pleaded the necessity of |
keeping mp Corps where Posts 90 down, and of |
changing WIG. laws to allow Corps to |
form in towns where there are no Posts.
Wisconsin reaffirmed the action of 18th Ma |
tional Convention in voting to affiliate with the |
National Woman's Council, the subject being
presented by Mesdames Bell, Hanover, aud /
Charlton, all of whom are deeply interested in
all lines of progressive work. collection for
the volunteer fund was taken up.
The Friday evening following Con vention a |
reception was given by Wocott Corps in honor
of Department Commander and ASST Adpt-
Gen. Talmadge. Refreshments were served
speeches made, and flowers presented the new
dignitaries.
The wife Of Past Department Shores was a
welcome guest. Past Department Commander
Weissert and wife were in attendance.
WISCONSIN OFFICERS
Dept Pres. (re-elected) Bell 8. Hanover,
j. V.-P., Charlotte L. Prideaux. Mineral Point:
Sec, Nettie f. Charles, Merrill; Treas Lu.
cnda G. Burchard, Fort Atkinson Chap. Ham
nah G. Ellinwood, Reedsburg; Inspector, Eliza
beth Skeel, Menominee; Counselor. Gertie
Rogers, OconOmowoc.
ILLINOIS CONVENTION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: The 1Ith annual Conyen.
ton, Department of Illinois. held at Rockford.
under the auspices of Corps !, was an ever.
memorable occasion.
Department President Wallace gave an able
summary of a successful administration. In
the course of her address she covered the whole
ground of W.R.C. work, referred touchingly to
the insane soldiers of Illinois in the Kankakee
Asylum, and asked the W.R.C to assist in
making their lives as pleasant as possible. Her
reference to Memorial Day and womans par.
ticipation In its tender customs was beautiful
Early in the beautiful testimonial
badge was presented President Wallace through
Mrs. Means, who in the course of her remarks
said: gu will see in this testimonial of affec-
ton the ruby. sapphire and diamond, the colors
OF the flag which was SO nobly upheld and sup
ported by the veterans during the conflict of
battle. The red light of the ruby represents
the life blood of the loyal women of America.
the sapphire reflects and portrays the fidelity
oil the hearts Of our countrywo while the
pure white diamond represents the purity of
noble purpose that impresses all the members
of the W.R.C. and all loyal women who love
their country"
Past National President Maroarat Pow Will, |