The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-09-09


out a few years aftehward, and was for a time
employed in the Government Printing Office,
Washington, d. c. He again entered the
railway mail service, where his efficiency has
won him promotions He is a member of
James H. RothrocI> Camp, 3, Cedar Rapids
Col. r. S. Thompson, Commander of Indi-
ana Division, was barn at Rising Sun, Ind,
in September, 1869, land still lives in that
city He became interested in politics, and
was elected Recorderof his County at the age
of u. He filled tic Office acceptably four
years, and was re elFcted by the largest ma
iority ever given candidate for the Office
He was mustered into the Sons in September
1887 and has filled every office in his Camp,
serving two terms as Captain. He was APP
pointed Division Quartermaser by Col. Nc
CURE in 1892 and the following year reap
pointed At the Anderson Encampment, in
1895 he was unanimously chosen Quarter
master of the Division for three years He
resigned to accept the Office of Division Com
mander During the 10 years he has been
connected with the Order he has been faith
full and efficient and done much to build up
the Sons in Indiana. He is member of sew
eral secret and traternal societies
Col. w. P. FEEDER, Commander of Kansas
Division. was born in Washington Co, Wis,
in August, 1871 His Division included Kan
sas. Ok ,ahoma and Indian Territory Col.
FEEDER moved to Barton County, Kan, in 1883,
and now lives at Great Bend He was Il charter
member ard first Captain Of Camp 149 in
1899; transferred to Camp 8, and served as
Quartermaster He has attended every En-
campment of his Division; was elected Del
egate to the National Encampmcnt at Helena;
served two years as Chairman of the Divis-
ion Council He has attended National En-
campments ct st. Joseph, Minneapolis, and
Louisville. Col FEEDER is an enthusiastic
worker for the Order, and is making good
record as Commander.
Col. T. z. Morrow, jr., Commander of
Kentucky Division, was born at Somerset,
his present home, 80 years ago. He is
the son of Col. r. Il. Morrow, 32d Ky, and
nephew of Coy. Bradley. He was instru-
mental in organizing Speed S. Fry Camp, g.,
Sol2erset was elected First Lieutenant, and
the year following commanded his Camp.
He was Delegate to the last National En-
eampment He has also held other Offices of
Importance in Kentucky Division. He is an
excellent speaker and organizer, and the Ken
tucky brethren expect large increase in
membership during his administration
Col. Arthur Meldon Souie, Commander
Me. in 1872 He derives his eligibility to
membership in the Sons from his father
George O. D. Soule, Go. L, 18th Me Col
5oule joined Shepley Camp, 4, Portland, as
q charter member in 1890, and was appointed
Corporal He was First Sergeant in 1881,
Second Lieutenant in 1893 member of the
Camp Council in 1894, Captain in 1895, and
in 1896 was reelected. He served on the
Staff of Col Merrill in 1894 rs Division In
spector and during 1895 and 1896 as Assist
tant Inspector He resigned as Captain Of
his Camp in 1896 to accept the Office of Senior
Vice Division Commander His promotion
followed this year as result of his active
work for the Order Col Soule is a news
paper man.
Col. Edward K. Depuy, Commander Of
Maryland Division, is the son of Schuyler =.
Depuy, Co. X, 8th SIinn. His father served
from August 1862, to June, 1865, the rcgi-
ment being ore OF those sent TO the Western
frontier to protect settlers Col. Depuy spent
his boyhood days at Syracuse, n. y, receiv-
ing his education ip the public schools and
the Onondaga Academy. He entered the
Z. S. Navy as an apprentice in 1877, and
WIS several times promoted. He returned TO
Syracuse in 1852 and finished his education.
He went West in 1884, and year later
located at Deadwood, s D., where he organ
lied Gen. Crook Camp, 46, and served as its
first Captain. The Same year he moved to
Washington d. G., aRd affiliated with Geo
Col. Orange H. Cook, of Melrose, Com
nander Of Massachusetts Division, was born
at Reading, Mass. in February, 1858. His
f:tther was Capt. James w. Cook, Co A, ID
Mass, who enlisted in 1861 and served until
the end Of the war, being twice wounded in
action. Col. Cook also had nine uncles and
22 cousins in the Union army. Col. Cook
received his education in the public schools
He became charter member of William
Francis Barry Camp, 70, on its organization
in May 1887. He served his Camp faithfully
as Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant and
Quartermaster ard member of the Camp
Council. He was member Of the Division
Council, Mastering Officer, and Junior Vice
Commander. Col Cook is giving the Diyis-
ion a basiness-like administration.
Col. Henry Stodieck, Commander of
Minnesota Division was born at Cincinnati,
o., in December, 1863, and was educated in
the public schools OF his native city and later
in Chicago. He moved to Minnesota in 1888,
locating in Minneapolis, where lie has re-
sided ever since. He Joined Morgan Camp
i'll 1884, working up from the position Of
/ Camp Guard. He served three years as First
/ Sergeant, one year as Quartermaster one
/ year each as First and Second Lieutenant
! liz 1892 he was chosen Captain Of his Camp,
and he was given second term in 1896. In
| the Division he has also had active service.
He was appointed Division Inspector in 1894
by Col. McColley; was elected a member OF
| the Division Council in 1895, and Junior
! Vice Commander in 1896
Col. E. Z. Shoening, Commander OF Mis-
| souri, Division, was born in ST. Louis, Mo-,
in May, 1871, and derived his right to mem
beiship II the Order from his fathers service
| in Co. A, LIST Mo. Col. Schoening joined the
Sons in 1858, as a member Of Admiral Porter
Camp, AZ, and has served as a member OF
the Camp Council, Second Lieutenant, First
Lieutenant and Captain, each time being
elected unanimously. On assuming com
mand of his Camp he found As members and
only 81 in the treasury He turned over to
his successor 50 members and 1898 He was
elected Junior Vice Commander in 1895
served as Mastering Officer in 1896, and at
the Wawensburg Encampment was unani-
mously elected Division Commander.
Col. w. H. Davis, Commander OF
Nebraska Division, was born in Saline
County, Neb., in 1869, and now resides al
WILDER. His father, S. d. Davis, served in
Co. ID, 10th Ohio. Cal Davis became char
ter member of C.ts. lfIarker Camp, Az in
1883, serving as itSFnst Lieutenant at time
of muster The year following he was
chosen Captain. lie commanded the CamI