The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-01-25
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ARIZONA


ARIZONA
Douglass Snyder, Department Commander,
IN General Order No. g. announces the death CT
Judge Advocate. General of the Department,
Harry B. Liehthizer. on Jan. 3, 1894. Comrade
Iighthizer was an active member Of the Order,
and had for it the greatest regard. He was
brave aud gallant soldier, distinguished
lawyer and WAS loved 10y those who knew him.
and universally respected and admired.
The Council of Administration have elected
Monday. March u. at 10 o'clock a. M, as the
time for the converting of the 18th ANIMAL En-
campment at Phoenix. If necessary the date
will I've changed 10 meet the views of the Com
mander-in. Chief. who will be present, fpossible
CoLoRDo AND WYOMING
James A. Garfield Post. Leadville-COm,
George B. Harker; S V. c.. David Johnson; J.
V. C., john &. Greenlaw; Surg. ). Z. Johns; o.
D., Chas. Apple; Chap, Geo. NJ. Bowen; Adj't.
w. T. Beal: O. NJ. II. d. Gross; o. G.. ii. H.
France; S. NJ, Henry Gaylord; Q. n. s., Geo.
w. Lancaster.
ILLINOIS,
Riddle Post $50, lie Roy, held grand Camp
FIRE on the evening of Jan. IL. Speeches were
made by ex-cSov. J. w. Fifer. Gen. McNulta,
Rev. McAlnine. of Peoria. and Capt. ROwell.
Miss Maude Grssford adopted daughter of the
zlst ILL.,, of De Land, was present and sang
number of her charming solos, which are
always enjoyed UN Ola SOluE6Ib. MISS OcSsIOIu'
accompanied by Messrs. Chas. GessfOrd and
p Smith rendered number of instrumentals
on the banjo guitar. and mandolin, which were
evidently enjoyed, from the way they received
encores. LARGE number were present. from
Bloomington. Lunch WAS served IN the q. A. X.
Hall by the ladies of the W.RC. All left at
late hour after spending an enjoyable evening.
Carter Van Week. ia Bushnel-Com., b. f.
Shields; S.V. c., C. C. Wbiulesey: J.V. C., VIM.
Early; Chap. L. S. Mills; Surg. L. K.Westfall;
Adj't. J. C. Young; O. NJ, II. J. Reck; o. d., p.
Klein; o. g.. J. Rsmey; S. NJ, ]. n. Zook; Q.
NJ. g., c. Hagerman.
INDIANA
Resolutions have been passed by Morgan
Post 15 Petersburg, indOrsing the letter OF the
Commander iu-Chef in regard TO fraudulent
pensioners.
INDIAN TERRITORY
Department Commander Seward was at Enid
recently. and a number of old soldiers rallied
around him and formed a Post. which was called
Irwin Mcdowell Post. in memory of that illus
tTious officer. While Enid is new city hardly
fonr months old, it has population of over
5000. who have moved there from every State
in the Union, and among them are quite
number of old soldiers, aud il is hoped by the
comrades that many of these will unite with
them. The Post has % charter members. The
officers elected are: CON-, J. W. Smith; S.V. g.,
J. w. Clrviuger; J. V. C., J. w. &. Acker; Adjt,
Albert Hammer; @. NJ. J. p. AtkissOn; Surg,
ID. E. Northrup; Chap, Rev. II. p. Wilson; o.
d., r. NJ. Blair; o. o., J. Goodwin; S. NJ, J. w.
Huff; @. NJ. s., q. A. Cotton.
IOWA.
Gen. G. NJ. Dodge. Of New York, whose real
home is Council Bluff. Iowa, has for several
years past made Abe Lincoln Post, go the Post
TO which Col. J. J. SteadnIan. Past Department
Commander, GAR, Iowa, belongs. and of
which Gen Dodge is member. annual
gift of 500 TO be used in a Christmas festival
for the children OF the members of the Post
and for deserving comrades who ia indi
gent circumstances. This annual festival has
become one Of more than ordinary interest.
Hundreds of people who are not children of
veterans yet veterans themselves, attend
this Christmas celebration to witness the in
viting scene which the distribution of gifts
creates. This year 300 children were the recipi-
ents of gifts provided by the bounty of that
grand soldier and patriot. Gen. q. NJ. Dodge
The Post on these occasions has n set program
Of martial aud vocal music and short add resses
by prominent citizens. soldiers, members of
Abe Lincoln Post This year the annual
meeting was unusually interesting. Mr.. n. p.
Dodge, a brother of Gen. Dodge, presided:
almost 900 spectators and children were pres
ent, and among other things All interesting
letter from Gen. Dodge 10 the children of the
veterans was read. Abe Lincoln Post is the
only one in Iowa that holds this Christmas
festival. 1t is one of the most fourishing Posts
in tile State.
C. c. Vanderpool, West Mitchell: Regard
ing the GA f. in this State. will say we are
as active aud lively as any lot of old vets YOU
ever saw. We organized Post in this little
town three years ago. with 80 memhers-Van-
derpOe Post, 419. A Relief Corps of same num-
Der of members was instituted. Last Fall we
decided 10 build Hail. The WRC came TO
our assistance iGOd bless those dear wonen),
Hall
dedicated, and joint installation of the Post
and Corps was held in our own home. The old
boys feel almost as proud as they did in 1861 TO
1865.
S. S. Perry Post, S74. Randolph-Com., NJ. w.
Nelson; S. V. C.. e. w Dodd; ]. V. c.. BF.
Daniels; o. D., C. ID. Mills: ON, L. w. Arm.
strong; Surg. A. Rood; o. e.. 6. W. Clark;
Chap. Geo Davidson; ON. s.. Louis HetzeI
Adyt. {. d. Townsend; SIN, Z. c. Smith.
KANSAS
Henderson Post, Frankfort, has under discus
sion movement TO erect monument 10 the
soldiers oB the lot belonging TO the Post.
The Post located at Fort Robson was recently
visited by Comrade Thomas Prothero. live
and energetic worker for the g. AR Comrade
PFothcro comes from the Department Of Oregon,
aud lie now makes his headquarters at Empo-
ria. he has filled Post Department, and Ma
tiOnal Offices with ability and honor. He was
edeiegate 10 the last National Encampment at
indianapolis. Ind, aud has been recently ap-
pointed National Aid on Commauder-in-
Chief Adamss staff
Antietam Post Ga, Parsons-Com.. w. C.
King; S. V. C.. q. ~. Gould; J. V. C., Miles
VOris Chap, &. A. Terrell; @ NJ, Isaac Wit
mer; Surg, w. z. McManagle: o. d., r. Z.
Holloway; o. g. II. b. strue; ON. g. J. T.
Weaver
Sivard Post. IS. win6eld-Com.. James Nc
Dermott; $. V. C.. II. b. Miller; J. V. C., NJ.
LOsure; Adj't A. b. Arment; q. ~, s. T. Fink;
Surg. +. ri. Pickens; Chap J. C. Miller; O. d.
J. b. Fishback; S. X. Bnck
Kingman Post. 265 KinRman-Com., John
Gayer; 5. V. g., S. tanning; J. V. c., ID. B.
Adams; Surg. p. J. n. Burket; @. NJ, J. w.
Young; Chap, g. A. Dennison; o. d., Z. C..
Hunter; o. O., J. w. Morgan.
KENTuCKY.-
Croxton Post, 9. Fearis, has pledged the
Louisville Posts iis hearty cooperation in their
effort To secure the National Encampment and
assures the comrades that il Louisville is sue
eessful in securing the meeting they will re-
eeiye hearty welcome from the Southern
comrades. Come and enjoy true and genuine
Kentucky hospitality. Meet with your Ken.
lucky comrades south OF the beautiful Ohio
who in many sad instances were brother against
brother. but stood gallant and true with you "
MASSACHUSETTS,
Gov. Greenhalge and staff will be present at
the reception and Campfire to be held in the
Peoples Church Oh tile evening of Feb s. The
occasion will be complimentary TO Command