The National tribune., 1910-08-11

:, The Tn e1mradefs in this region are
Tribune p&hsfon kAl and John McElroy
for Commander-in-Ch Chief of the G. A.
Ore.
s,g~ IA
| 1T is with pleasure that can say to
you thatdEomraaa McElroy's name Is
very fayofHbly received and considered
in this SECTION of Ohio. Our Post has
indorsed Him. ana we believe him not
only worthy, but fully competent. quail
ned and at all times willing to place
| himself at the head of the column and
on the firing line, sif necessary, to pro-
tect the interests of his comrades. Per-
sonaily 1 feel interested in his advance
ment to the position of Commander-in-
Chief, believing that it will be of inter-
est to the G. A. R.. the comrades living,
the widows and orphans, as well as the
patriotic influence he will bring to bear
upon this country now and in the fu-
ture. Theodore l.. Apple, Wellsville,
Ohio.
Il have nos doubt of the election of
Comrade John McElroy for Command
er-in-Chief of the G.. A. r. His position
as the soldiersi friend seems unique, and
he Is altogether the most prominent
man mentioned for the position. His
chance for official duty Is far superior
TO that of any other candidate--if such
there are 1 am unqHalifiedly in favor
OF his election, and as far as / can OBJ
serve our comrades of New Jersey all
feel the same way. I have all along
considered his election sure."-W. F..
Palmer. from Robert S. Dana, Medical
Director, Department of New Jersey.
'The old boys of the Grand Army of
taIs xNr1t l.,
any exception. indorsed John McElroy
for Commander-in=Chie 1t is univer-
sally conceded by all good comrades that
he Is not only the best friend of the
comrades, but if elected will have bet
ter opportunities to secure legislation
for the comrades than anyone who can
be selected for the high and honorable
position. Hoping for your success. u.
b. Cummings, Xenia, 0. $780,.
For Comrander-in- Chief John Nc
11lroy by all means. Capt. E. S. Os-
born, Secretary of the Arctic Club, New
York City.
II fully indorse the selection of John
McEiroy at the coming Encampment.
and trust that he may be elected to fill
the Office for which he seems to be so
well qualified. ."-Wm. II. Langdon,
Newport, Wash, ~
"As member of u. S. Grant Post,
Is, Department of Illinois, | shall use
all the influence / possess to have you
elected to the high and honorable office
of Commander-in-Chief of the G.. A. r.
for 1901. and trust l may have the
pleasure of meeting you at the National
Encampment."-E H. Lewis, 6115
Champlain avenue, Chicago, Ill. .
II was elected a Delegate to the Ma
tional Encampment we heard, some
how that yeu were a candidate for
Commander-in-Ch Chief. so California, in
dorsed &C. f. Adams, San Fran
cisco, Cali .s.ss.-
Judging fromcthe sentiment now ex-
pressing itself, itElooks as If John Nc
Elroy is going to be the Commander-in-
Chief. It is wellSfo stand by those who
have stood by us. Il So mote it bel.
Villers, GlTaplainJ; Department of Illi-
nois, also Chaplain of the Illinois State
Penitentiary. Joliet, Ill.
'I will be pleased to help elect Com
-ade John McElrDys for Commander-in-
chief. ."-dS.. f. Josiyn, Past Commander,
VT. n
II havd watched with much interest
your candidacy for Commander-in-
Chief oftthe G.. asi r.. and assure you
hat t is with great pleasure that ] in
1orse that candidacy, and it goes with
but saying that there is not a doubt in
my mind that yo1 can fill the position
o the satisfaction of all concerned. You
ire admirably located at the home of
he Government. and have the facilities
o keep in touch with the Government
officials. That alone Is great point
,ained to further the interests of ti.e
of the G.. A. r. / wish you
;reat success. and If i can be of any SER
ice command med. Isaacs, Past Ju-
lior Vice Commander. Department of |
Sew York, Niagara Fails, n. Y. see