The National tribune., 1896-08-20
SONS OF VETERANS.
News from Various DIvisions-Words Of -
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News from Various Divisions Words Of ~
arrangements
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Roilin c. Ward Camp. 121, Of North 6eld. vss
mustered on the evening OF July 81. b. 4ue.
tering Officer Frank =. Illingsworsh; CapA
Geo. c. Irish commanding.
Division Commander III. D. Sisson, in isst
General Orders. says: Following the example
already set by the Commander Of Masszch usetts.
Department Of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, your Commander would remind you THAI
although every brother has q perfect right 70
his opinion and has also the right 10 ex-
press it. he must concede TO every other brother
the same right which he demands for himself
We are on the verge OF a campaign which for
diversity OF honest opinion has not been APP
preached by any campaign of recent years. and
while every man must decide for himself tho
proper course to be pursued 10 should ~ all
times be remembered that our Order 10 nom
political and non-sectarisn. Men of all polisi-
cal faiths and religious creeds went 70 the 'front.'
to save the honor of our country. AMI in doing
our dnty to the defenders Of our UuIon we cam
not Question the political or religions procliyities
Of our benefactors, but accord TO all the honor
and credit which the combination Of all classes
deserve by the result of their accomplishments.
Remember. We a cosmopolitan Order. and
mans political or religions faith does not enter
into the case so far as bis duty as q Sen OF
Veteran is concerned. The camp-room IS not
the place to settle these questions, and while ID
may be entirely unnecessary TO remind tho
brothers Of this Division of this fact. it is hoped
that this gentle hint will be received In the
spirit In which it is offered. that otherwise
harmonious meetings may not be marred sy
discussions that cannot possibly initiate TO the
Good Of the Order"
MINNESOTA.
The following is q complete roster of Diyis-
ion officers: DIV. CON-. Geo. p. Kelley, Tracy:
S. V. C.. A. o. Allen. Wells; J. v. g., Henry
Stodieck. jr., MINNEAPOLIS. Division Council,
ID. w. Bevers, St. Paul; E. F. Heller. Duluth;
G. l.. Plumb. Winona Delsgate-,t-Iarge w. d.
Smith, Winnebaso, City Administrators,
Luther c. Wilson, Minneapolis; Delegates,
Louis DeLestry, st. Paul; q. w. Dwinnsll,
Glencoe; Alternstes, d. w. SpauIding, Prince
ton Cecil Horn, Rochester. Surg. J. n. Mai
lory, Marshall; Chap, W. p. McNally. Royal
ton Adj't and @. NJ. Geo. Ii. Sheire. Evans
vile; ms, Milton S. Mead. st. Paul; NJ. o., w.
q. Young, Montrose; j. A., Clinton Cooper,
Mankato.
MISSOURI.
George Fl. Thomas Camp 80, Houston, Tex,
will celebrate the anniversary Of its organize
ton, Sept. %. The Camp was formed with Is
charter members. lt is now in fourishing
condition. and gives promise OF being one OF
the best Camps in the Division. Officers:
Capt. C. w. Fellows; Firsf Lieut., E. T. Bar
den; Second Lieut.. Il. 4. Rue; Chap, T. y.
Pritzeker; First Serg't. E. J. Meyer; Q. d. 8,
C. NJ. Scholl; s. of g., P. w. Hudson; Z. of g.,
Vim. w. Lysle; C. s, T. w. Fox; Principal
Musician, j. J. School; c. G., C.. w. Engls;
p. G., john Hamilton.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Alfred G. Lloyd. Camp 139. shsrpsburg, hes
been appointed Division Inspector, and Wildun
Scott, Camp 121, Milton, mastering Officer.
Camps Is. "A and As of the New Jersey d.
vision will 60 into camp Sept s. s. and 2, near
Riverside. Sept 5 has been designated Penn
syivania Day." and the Camps of the Pennsyi-
vania Division, especially Philadelphia. on &C.
count of vicinity. are cordially and earnestly
invited to attend. Commander Adams and
staff, of New Jersey Division, and Commander
Tswneyla and staff, of Pennsylvania Division,
will attend.