The National tribune., 1897-04-01
CAPT. Henry r. JONES.

May z. Much interest is already being mani
tested in the selection of the new Commander
Among the prominent candidates is Capt
Henry r. Jones, of Edwin r. Lee Post, 7S
New Hartford. Comrade Jones enlisted in
1861 in Co. C. 9th Conn.,; rose to the rank of
Lieutenant. He served through the Burnside
expedition, and was with his company at the
battle of Antietam, where he was twice
wounded and left for dead upon the field. He
afterwards served in the 18th and Goth regi.
ments. Veteran Reserve Corps, as Adjutant and
Captain respectively; in 1866 was transferred
to the Regular Army, and in 1873 was retired
on account of wounds Comrade Jones has
served his Post and Department in many re.
sponsible positions. Capt Jones has also filled
many offices of trust in civil life since his re-
tirement. Four years he was Judge of the
Probate Court in his District, and for II years
has been Justice of the. Peace in Litchfield
County. He is Past President of the Connecti-
cut Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War,
and ex. President of the Connecticut Editorial
Association.
T. g. Brown Post 70, Chaplin-Com., Eber
Harris; S.V. c., Theron L. Neff; JV c., Chas
E. Holt; Adj't. Horace r. Chester; G. NJ, Jno
L. Murdock; Surg. Carey E. Maine; Chap,
Palmer s. Richards; o. D., John A. Lawton !;
o. g., Dwight Burdick.
GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
The 9th annual Encampment of the Depart.
ment of Georgia and North Carolina, held at
Fitzgerald, was largely attended by comrades
from both States. The Department officers
and delegates from Atlanta, Jasper, Macon,
and Augusta were met at the depot by the Mayor
and City Council, Colony Post, the W.RC., the
Ladies of the GAR the Sons of Veterans. and
over 600 school children. Commander-n-C Chief
Clarkson, Junior Vice Commander-n. Chief
! Buckley, and Commander Black, of the Ala
bama Department, attended
The sessions of the Encampment were held
| in the new Town Hall. Department Com.
mander J. L. Glen presided. Commander. in
| Chief Clarkson was escorted to the stage by
| three comrades of Colony Post. His reference
to the Loyalty of the old Confederate veterans
to the flag was received with applause.
The following Department officers were
chosen CON-. James p. AverlI, Atlanta: S.
| " c., V. p. Dillingham;, Fitzgerald; j. v. c.,
| w. w. Brown, Macon; Medical Director, DR..
| S. b. Coe, Fitzgerald; Chap, William Pease.
Savannah; Council of Administration, S. Fock-
| Ter, p. Brietenbucher. j. III. Thibedeau, j. NJ
Long. and w. w. De Haven. Delegates to Ma
tional Encampment, ]. A. Cummerford and
Edward Wallace. George Haskins, of Atlanta,
was appointed Assistant Adjntant-General, and
| Alex. Madison, of Atlanta, Assistant Quarter
| master-General.
! A Campfire was held in the evening. Com.
mander.in-Chief Clarkson and Junior Vice
| Communicating Chief Buckley were among the
! speakers.
NEW JERSEY
The Department Commander, in General
| Orders, calls attention to the law of this State
providing for proper observance of Memorial
| Day in the public schools on the Friday pre-.
ceding the Both day OF May, and also to the
fact that it is expected the Grand Army of the
Republic will assist the local school authorities
everywhere in this observance.
| NEW YORK.
At recent meeting Kitching Post, Yonk.
ers. was presented with q handsome silk flag,
inscribed: Kitching Post, No. 60 GAR or
ganized March Is. 1869" In the center is a
GAR. badge in natural colors, about three feet
square. Comrade Light made the presentation
speech. which was responded to by Commander
Hendrickson. Delegations from John C. Ere.
mont Post and Shots and Mcclellan Camps
| were present