The National tribune., 1894-06-21
SONS OF VETERANS,
News from Various DiViSiOnS-Elec-
tiOn of Officers, etc.
CALIFORNIA,

drlch, Camp D, has been accepted. /. l.. Stout
has been elected First Lieutenant, vice Aldrich,
resigned, and L. G.. Parker Second Lieutenant,
vice Stout promoted.
During the latter part Of May, the Division
Commander prepared an appeal to the comrades
of the California Department, asking them for
their aid and assistance in organizing and
maintaining Camps in their respective cities.
j. Nj. Walling, Department Commander, G. r.,
Endorses the circular in the following words
They are our sons, and are organized for the
purpose of soothing our declining years, COM
memorating our history, and preserving to
future generations the priceless heritage which
the vslor of their fathers won. Extend TO
them the helping hand, and by showing per-
sonal interest in their welfare. encourage them
in their grand work"
roster has been issued, showing the loca-
ton of all the Camps, with the Captain and
First Sergeant of each. 1t also gives all the
Division officers, with residence.
This Division shows a small loss during the
quarter ending March 81. At the date of last
report there were IL Camps, with a member
ship OF 269. There were gained by muster-in,
six; by transfer, two; by reinstatement one
Camp and 80 members. During that time
there was a loss by Camps disbanded, two,
with membership of al; by death, none; by
honorable discharge, one; by transfer, five;
by suspension. six; by dishonorable discharge,
none. In the Division there are now 10 Camps,
with membership of 254.
The Quartermaster's report shows balance
on hand March 81, of S2041.
ILLINOIS.
At the Encampment held In Springfield,
these officers were chosen Conn., John D. Hail,
Peoria; S. V. c., John A. Walter, Lock port;
J. V. c.. J. B. Muchmore, Oblong. Division
Council, Harry T. Moore. Chicago; c. F. Allen,
Sparta; Geo. Campbell. Lincoln. Delegates to
National Encampment, J. C. Grimes, Spring
field Leon Mcdonald. Lock port d. II. Pad
dock, Kankakee; Norman II. Moss, Mt. Yer
non; Isaac Cutter, Camp Point; J. NJ. Cozad,
Reynolds.
INDIANA.
The annual Encampment will be held at
Kokomo, July 5.
MICHIGAN.
A very complete roster has been issued by this
Division. Besides ali the Division officers it
contains the names of 81 Camps with location
and Captain of each.
All communications relative to the Encamp-
ment should be addressed to Fred J. McMurtrie,
Three Rivers.
Arrangements have been made to hold the
11th annual Encampment of the Michigan Di-
vision at Three Rivers, Mich, on June 26, 81
and %. This is beautiful city of about A., 600
Inhabitants, situated at the intersection of the
Kalamazoo division of the L. s. & NJ. S. and
Michigan Central Railroads, and easy of access
from all points east, west and north. The citi-
zens have spared no pains to assist Camp 212 in
making the Encampment success so far as lies
in their power; let the members of the Divis-
ion show their appreciation of this by large
attendance.
Department Commander Louis H. Kanitz,
Commander of the Department of Michigan,
q. r., will be present at the session of the En-
and Hon. Wm Alden Smith and
Hon. Fred Maynard, of Grand Rapids. are also
expected to be present aud deliver addresses at
Campfire and banquet.
The Encampment of this Division was held
in the House of Delegates at Annapolis June IL
and 13. There were present more than 200 uni
formed men, besides 90 members of the L. A. S.
Otto G. Seuss was elected Commander The
other officers are: s. V. c. Hamilton s. Smith
Council, w. o. Woodson, Z. w. Foraker; Dele
gates NJ. V. Brown, Frank A. White, o. E.
Alternates, d. A. Edwards, j. B.
Wilson, and - Lynch.
Department Commander Van SAINT is doing
All he can to secure the National Encampment |
for st. Paul in 1895. He is aided in this course |
by all his staff and other Department officers.
NEW YORK.
The designations of C. Fl. E. Moran as Cap |
ain of Camp %. and Of Z. T. Lahey as First |
Lieutenant of Camp PIP, have been accepted, |
md the election of their successors ordered.
In response to an appeal from the Com
handler int Chief, the Commander of this Di-
vision earnestly requests every Brother in the |
New York Division to make an effort to secure
It least one new member.
Applications have been received at Head
quarters for charters from Clyde and Fort
Ann.
The following Camps have been mustered:
.xitl
members, by Capt. w. Ii. Dorm, Halsey Valley.
officers: Capt, j. M. Coney; First Lieut.,
Frank Davenport; Second Lieut., OWN Nicko-
as. Stephen G. Waterman, 76, Oneida, with
6 charter members, by Capt. w. B. Constantine
tanastota. Officers: Capt, w. s. Ryan; First
lent, Fred Hodges; Second Lieut., c. N. Dean.
len. A. S. Diven. n. Elmra, with Is charter
Members, by Past Capt. W. T. Harris Waverly.
officers: Capt, Phillip B. Jennings; First
lieut., Fl. j. Strauss; Second Lieut. J. E. Ma
ee Gettysburg, So Worthwhile, with IS char.
er members by Geo. Addington, Albany
officers: Capt, ]. C. Rested First Lieut., Her
ert Carpenter; Second Lieut.. Ward Bow.
nan.
OHIO.
Since the PRONUNCIATION of Division Orders,
70. A, the following Camps have paid their per
apita tax, and have been reinstated: Camp SO,
Port Clinton; &C. Cuyahoga Falls; 1SS. Has
inns; $50, Millburg; 455, Cincinnati
The Cuyahoga County organization of the
ions of Veterans desire to extend an invitation
o all Camps and brothers in this and other
Divisions to be present and participate with
hem in the ceremonies connected with the I'M
aiing of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument
t Cleveland, o., July A, 1894
Hotel arrangements for the 10Th annual En-
am pment to be held in Fostoria. June % to %,
ave been completed and excellent accommo-
ations can be had for rs cents to 81 so per day.
Headquarters of the Commander will be es-
ablished at the Earl House. Monday morning,
une %.
The Commander and staff will leave via w. |
Z l.. Z. X. r. at 1856 a. m. June %.
The Division Council will meet at 2 p. N. to
udit the accounts of theDivision.
nent to the Division Bylaws abolishing the
Executive Council.
Allentown was selected as the place to hold
he Division Encampment in 1895
The Encampment decided that the per capita
ak for the ensuing year remain as heretofore,
p cents per quarter.
Past Grand Division Commander R. M J.
Reed, Past Division Commanders Walter E.
ninth and III. M. Rebele were appointed a
Committee ON Transportation for the next En-
ampment.
o. NJ. Moore, Camp 107, won the Harter prize |
adgo in the target contest, having scored all
ut of Is possible points.
The Death Benefit Association, 8. ", u. 8. A.,
was Endorsed.
The participation in the GAR. National En-
ami ment parade in Pittsburg, Sept. 10 next,
the Division, was indorsed