The National tribune., 1901-03-14

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last yeafl and memorial service was held at
recent Post meeting, in which the military
history was read. 1t was an open meeting,
and was most impressive.
RANSOM POSTS HONORED DEAD.
VIM. r. Sherman, our first Commander, our
friend, our comrade, hOnorably discharged
from lifes service Feb II, 1891. Our hearts
are ever filled with 4 loving memory Of his
comradeship.
Aug. Hoevel. q native st. Louisan, served
his country in 4th Mo. Reserves; passed
away Feb. %, and buried in Bellefontaine
Cemetery.
Edward W. Carter, the second Past Post
Commander We have lost enlisted in 18th
distinguished bravery liz the 4th VT; was
severely wounded and great sufferer for
nearly 40 years; ordered into rest April ).
We gave him, as he desired, a soldiers
burial In the National Cemetery at Jefferson
Barracks, and left the new-made grave coY-
cred with flowers,
Fred Galimeier, of the I'd Mo. Art, re-
lieyed from pain May 80 tour National Me-
mortal Day. Bethania Cemetery is where
we laid him, until the reasscmbling of Ghe
Grand Army above.
Adam Roth, a genial comrade, worthy
citizen, and a true gentleman, 3 Mo- Reserve
June 20. We carried him--to Bellefontaine
with heavy hearts and said "gOod-by."
DR.. Robert q. Hill, Surgeon of the 18th
Ohio, had seen the horrors of Libby Prison.
His sufferings ended July 10. After services
at Second Baptist Church, we also buried
him In BeefOntaine.
Joseph II. Madole also on July Is. of 47th
n. Y, two days later was laid away in Cal
vary Cemetery.
DR.. Dexter v. Dean; born In New York
served as Surgeon u. 5. g. T.; was for
many years superintendent of our City Hos
pital. After years Of suffering he passed
away, Aug. 2j. the body being cremated, as
he had requested.
j. b. Case, 44th ". Y, President Lincoln
Trust Co., ended life's service Sept II. HIS
body, too, was cremated.
Herman I. Hesse, educated soldier In
Prussia; Captain 9TH Mo. Cav; Colonel Sd
Reg't City Guard, died Sept. %. Body also
cremated.
N. A. Corrington, First Lieutenant, G1st
ILL.,, on Nov. IS Joined his comrades on .hc
other shore. Services were held at Ills late
residence, and afterwards the remaiss were
carried to Bunker Hiii ILL.,, where they were
inferred.
Benz. f. Nelson, 42d Ohio. commanded by
Col. afterwards PresidenD Garfeld-a Chris
tian gentleman, true comrade, and promi-
nent in Masonic Fraternity. Service held
at First Presbyterian Church. of which he
was an Elder, and body borne to its final
resting place at Wilmington, n. G.
VIM. d. Phillips, 9th Ohio. and Captain.
27th Ohio Veteran Regiment, expired Nov 27.
After services at his former home the re-
mains were buried at Jefferson City
Robert X. Scott, the third Post Commander
TO fall from our ranks, Dec. Z. Born in Scot
| land; served In the Scottish Highlanders In
| Crimean War, and in the Union cause In the
SSth Ill. The Post service was held at his
! late home; afterwards the Masonic Fraternity
took charge of body and deposited 1t In Belle
| fOntalne.
Geo. F. Herriott, Dec 81; Captain. 7th
| Ind; took part in the first land engagement
| Of the civil war THAT of Philipi w. Va; al.
1 terwards was Major, 10th Ind. Cav. Beauti.
! ful services were held at the house and then
i the sorrowing relatvee bore the body tn
Franklin, Ind, his birthplace, and laid 1t be
meath the sod.
David w. Gurnsey, last but not Least. Pay.
master, U. s. N, sailed into the haven Of
rest Jan. 4, last Service at Third Baptist
Church. and buried by the Post in Belle.
| fontaine.