The National tribune., 1901-04-11
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Ehingen. Wurtemburg, Germany, Aug. IS,
1884. He was educated In the public schools
OF bis native country, and spent few years
at The University at Gqrhingen. In 1858 be
emigrated to the United States. on the
breaking out of the VIII he was among the
first to enlist, and saw active service in
Missouri and Arkansas, till in the battle of
Cotton Plant, where ne received an injury
by his horse falling om hiuij from which he
never fully recovered. AEer receiving his
discharge he returned sto berwick, and en-
gagged in the mercantile business, which he
followed till his death, being most OF the
time Post Master RetIrhing to Germany
in 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss
Anna Mederle- and in a few months returned
to his adopted country, with his bride. A
widow and five daughters survive.
BENNETT.-At Clappcr Hill, Pa. Jan. %,
Miles Bennett, Co. II, 51st Pa. He was
a eomrade Of Spaidng Post, 80, G. A. r.,
and was buried by the Post. He is sur
viyed by an aged widow, three sons and two
daughters.
BOWERS.-At the home of Comrade John
9. Schnett, Muskego Center, Wis, George f.
Bowers. He was born at Middeburg, VT,
Dee IL, 1871; enlisted July 81. 1862, in Co.
g, 2sth Wis; discharged Aug. q, 1865. Com
rade Bowers was a member Of Rank and
File G. A. II. Outpost, located ut Muskego.
about 10 miles from the parent Post at
milwaukee, The OUTPOST took charge of tn.
funeral, and buried him according to the
ritual of the Order. Every member of the
outpost was present at the funeral. Six
HI members OF tne Ou posi-,
carried the remains to the cemetery. The
thanks of the Outpost are due to Comrade
Schnctt for the care he and his family be-
slowed upon the cOmrade during his long
Illness Comrade Bowers leaves no family.
BRITON.-At Ransom, Mich, VIM. Briton,
Battery G, list Mich. l.. A., aged "a. He had
lived in Ransom Township for 46 years. He
is survived by 10 children.
roIat CHAMBERLAIN;IAt VI RIA GravetteS, Ark,
enlisted Aug - 1884, under Capt. Charles
Dupont, 18th Mich. Battery, and was dis
charged July l. 1866. He was a member of
attended by his G. A. Il. comrades. A
widow and seven children survive.
COLLIGAN.-At Waterloo, N. Y, Feb. a.
John Colligan, Co. K, 9th N. Y. II. Art, aged
auspices OF Tyler ]. Snyder Post, II, Of
which deceased was a member. He leaves
one son.
CHEEvER.-At Plainville, Mass, Feb. 20,
Horace Carlton Checver, Musician, 18th Mass.
Comrade Chee"er was born in Wrentham
Mass, in 1924. He was Adjutant of Geo. III.
Maintien Post, 13S, for 10 years, and only re-
tired from the Office when forced to by the
infirmities of age. He always took great In
terest and active part in the affairs OF the
6. A. r., and Post and Corps attended his
funeral In q body.
CURTIS.-Near Watauga, Tenn, March 10,
Archibald Curtis Co. b. 4th Tenn, aged -.
He died on tho farm where he was born and
raised, and was buried there. He left his
home in 1862 with about 80 others, and went
through the lines, via the Big Sandy River
route travelled on foot TO Cattettsburg, Ky.
thence by steamer to Louisville, KY, and
Joined the 4th Tenn, commanded by Col
Daniel Stoyer, and afterward by Coils. Pat
terson and Reeves. His only brother was in
the same company. His father, John Curtis,
was a soldier In COuiter's Brigade, under
Jackson, at New Orleans, War OF 1872 His
grandfather. Bowling Curtis, was Revolu-
tlonary soldier.
DUDDY.-At Ubet, Mont, March Il, Mich
quired will be furnished by Post Master at
Ubet, Mont. Il fU
EvANs.-At Evansville. Ind, Dec. 1G. 1900
VIM. NJ. Evans. He enlisted from Union Co.,
Tenn. Aug. 9, 1861, and was mustered Into
the United States service at Camp Dick Rob-
insOn, KY, as a member OF Co. D. 1st Tenn,
under Capt. j. W. BransO1t and Col Robert
II. K. Bird, to serve three years. The regl-
ment was assigned to the Third Brigade,
Third Division and Twenty-thrd Corps, and
he participated in the engagements at Wi'd
Cat, KY, Mil Spring, MpFfreesboro, Nash
vile, Chickamauga, Loveioy, Kinston, be-
wound In the scalp; was captured, but es-
capped the same night. He was also on de-
tached service with Col Sanders on his rad
through east Tennessee He received his
FLINT.-At Evans, Col, Jan. %, f.. A.
Flint, Co. C. 36th Mass. He was q member
of w. T. Sherman Post, 23 Evans Col.
MCANN.-At Falls City. Neb., Feb. p, ].
D. McCann, Co. K 1O6th ILL.,. aged 13. He en-
listed in 1862, and when discharged on ac-
count of disability in 1868 held the rank of
First Lieutenant. He was Adjutant of Vet
eran Post, 81. He leaves a widow and two
sons.
M'ELHINNY.-At the home Of his sister,
Mrs. r. NJ. Haxlett, Geneva, Neb., March H.
Harvey McElhinny, Co. G, 1929 Ill. He was
with sherman from Chattanooga until the
been an invalid He was member Of Edgar
Trego Post. 394.
McMAHoN.-At Albany, ILL.,, Joseph Nc
Mahon, Co; |, 52d Ill, aged IS. He en-
was mustered out Dec. 2, 1864.
MOORE.-At GAINESVILLE, O., Feb. 2s,
Isaiah Moore, First Sergeant, Co. a, 18th
Ohio. aged 40. He served from Aug. l, 1851
TO July II, 1865. He drew pension OF Sl7
A widow and several children survive him.
MORGENRoTH.-AtM Milwaukee, Wis, Jan.
3, Charles Morgenroth. He was born in Ger
many, Jan. 3, 1893. After attending the in
Campfire, Comrade Morgenroth was taken
suddenly Ill, and died few minutes after
being taken home by COmrade Strassburger,
Of Rank and File Post. Com
was discharged June 2, 1866. He marched
with Sherman to the sea. The Post took
charge Of the funeral and buried him with
G.. A. Il. honors, taps being sounded by two
DuSlers. He IeaVes WIDOW ana 1Ouf grown
sons.
MUELLER.-At Cordova, Ill.,, Clause n,
Mueller, Co. G, 1st Iowa, aged 90. He was
4 native CT Germany.
NORWELL.-At Lebanon. ILL.,, March %
Benz. f. Norwell, Co. Il. 23d Ind. He en-
listed at New Albany. Ind, In July, 1851, and
served three years.
oLIVBR.-At waupun, Wis, March 25
Joseph w. Oliver. He was born at Salem,
Me-, Sept. q. 1912; went to Wisconsin, In
childhood with his parents; learned the
printers trade; served two years in Co. A,
32d Wis; discharged for disability; founded
Wsupun Leader 35 years ago, which he pub
by local lodge knights of Pythias.
PITCHER.-At Lerayvllle, Pa, March q
2. NJ. Pitcher Co. II, Gath n. Y, aged go.
He was discharged on account of wounds.
BE was Past Commander OF Spalding Post
33. He is survived by one daughter 10 years
Of age.
PORTER.-At Peabody. Kan, March 21,
Elias A. Porter, Co. H, Tooth Ind, aged 81.
He enlisted Aug. 2S, 1852, and was mustered
ont June IA, 1865. Comrade Porter in earIy
life united with the NJ. Il. Church In 1885
he Joined Peabody Post, So His companion
through life, preceded him eight days to the
aged 80 years. They leave one
son and three daughters.
PORTER.-At Festus, Mo-, John c. Porter.
Go. G, LIST Mo-, Mexican War; and Go. A, lst
Mo. S. NJ, civil war, aged 75. The funeral
services were conducted by James N. White
head Post. III. He leaves widow.
,,l PRiCE.IAt u Essex, oGnion County, Ohio,
aged 20. He enlisted Aug. 10, 1851, and
served until July 20. 1855 The funeral sery-
Ices were by the l. o. O. f., the X. OF p
and the G. A. r. Rev. G. ii. Hubbell, of the
Essex NJ. Il. Church, preached the sermon.
The Grand Army Quartet. of Redwood, as
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