Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 10

THE DECATUR HERALD Sunday, March 14, 1915. 10 Society of Old Post the follow the Grand -Army of -Republic was OLD CUT SHOWING THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC organized April 6, 1S66 by Dr. Ben GERMAN WAR BONDS OFFERED IN DECATUR CblcoKO Bonding Company Sends Ont Circular Printed In Langmage -of the Fatherland. jamin F. Stephenson.

This tablet is placed by the. department of Illinois I Cleaning Woman's Relief corps, auxiliary to the Rugs and Carpets Fugh was a member of Old Post 'One, and J. H. Nale, a lieutenant colonel in the TJ. S.

army, was also a member of the original post General R. J. who governerpf Illinois, ana lived in Decatur, was'not enrolled In Old Post he was representing this district In Washington at the time: of Its organization. He was later a member of Dunham Post. Many In Tnnnam.

The records show that there have been 784 old soldiers enrolled In Dunham Post. It is an important matter for every veterans, of the Civil war to be enrolled with post, because then a careful and complete, record will be preserved, that -will be of greatest Interest to his descendants In- future years. ing: James, F. Steele, Decatur. Rolando S.

Bell, Webb City, Mo. N. Soldiers' Home, Quincy. -i Richard F. Jones, Decatur.

P. R. Williams, C. Imboden, Decatur. r-; 1 William F.

"Comrade'' Martin, Decatur. r. Henry. ---i-' K. H.

Decatur. F. I- Hayes, N. M. Baker, Decatur.

Fred Schwab. Decatur. T. J. Abel, These men are all that remain -of a membership that, once numbered -104 names.

These living members proudly, wear over hearts solid gold badges, centers G. A. R. button, with "Old Po3t and the date on- the: sides. This medal Is- suspended from- a bar on which is- inscribed -the name of the member.

First Kltuol. German government war bonds, offered by a Chicago bonding concern may be purchased by Decatur citizens. According to a letter printed in German, received by Howard I Krlg-baum, the bonds pay a big per cent and make an attractive investment for those who are interested in the cause of Germany. Mr. Krigbaum, although his name resembles the German, -is of Holland Dutch descent, and does not plan to Invest.

It is understood that several other local citizens- have received these offers during the last In connection with the production of coal In the United 'Kingdom there were 1,220 causing 1.753 deaths last year. Let us clean your rugs and carpets. We guarantee satisfaction because we use the most up-to-date methods. Every rug and carpet is cleaned separately by pure, dry air. All dust, dirt and disease germs are removed, making your rug or carpet look like new without any chemical stains or dlsco.lor-ing.

We have both 'phones and will gladly call for -and deliver your work. Give us a trial. Decatur Carpet Pure Carbonated Beverages AH our goods put up In sanitary surroundings and from pure and wholesome Ingredients we can supply you with all popular flavors of sodas as well as the well known Coca-Cola. a case and make "the kiddles" happy. 'i Use Either 'Phone.

In -that safety deposit box in the Mll-likin mentioned in The Herald last Sunday among the-various -interesting relics, is a copy of the original ritual of the order, set by hand by "Farmer" Coltrin and- Jo- Prior. The "charge" reflects the spirit of the time in which it was written 'when the soldiers felt that there was a prevailing sentiment against soldier office holders, and the charge impreSsestha 1 and Rug Co. wm Grand Army of the Republic, April Permission to place this tablet on the building has been secured from O. W. Kincaid, the owner.

The building is at 253 South. Park street. Another Historic Spot. It Is interesting to know that the birthplace of the G. A.

was within less than a hundred feet east of the old Wigwam, where was held the Republican convention at which the Illinois delegation was first instructed to vote for Abraham Lincoln for president of the United States. The historic old Wigwam' stood where State street now runs south from Central Park. The birthplace of the G. A. was in a building which now.looks much as it did in 1S66, and was then owned by Cant.

M. F. Kanan. At the initial meeting which resulted in the organization -of Decatur Encampment, No. 1, G.

and was really the beginning of the order, a committee was appointed to get meeting, rooms. This was composed of M. F. Kanan and G. H.

Dunning. At the second- meeting of the post, April 10, 1866, this committee reported that the secojid floor room where the G. A. had held its first meeting was as good for the purpose of regular gatherings as could be-found, and -W. B.

Winholtz a new member, was added to the committee; which was instructed to gather up the arms and accouter-ments and place them in the meeting room. Other, Quarters. From this time until the fall of 1867 the post -meetings were held in these Then a move was made to an upstairs room over J. G. Starr Son's harness shop Lincoln souare.

About 1879, when the G. A. R. was reorganized and "Decatur's post lost its title to the distinguishing number "One" and became Dunham Post 141, another change, was made to the third floor over what is now the Parlor Market, still on Lincoln square. Thence the civil war veterans went to the third floor of, the corner building Immediately north of the court house, the first Powers building, where the meetings were held until the final move was made twelve or fifteen years ago, to the present quarters in the Roberts and Green building, second floor, northeast corner North Main and William streets.

Old Post One Kept Up. The Society or Old Post One, G. A. was organized at Decatur, June 25, 1891. The purpose of this organization was really to perpetuate the history of the organization of the original encampment in this city, to keep a record of the surviving members, and to record te "Roll of Honor" of deceased members.

Pfister Bros, Props. 259 E. Main St BOTTLING CO. necessity of putting soldiers "and only soldiers" in office for the protection and education of the families of those who fell In the. war.

Of course, this feeling -has long since died, and the ritual has been changed. Of the members of the local posts. Old Post One, and Dunham Post, several noted nren are recalled. Genedal R. COFFEY, Prop.

543 South Franklin Street. I Double Votes Again This Week Kw numbered 253 South Park street, bat looking about a It did when veterans of the Civil war organised their society in Decatnr In 1866. The spot Is to be marked with a ronze tablet by the state TV. R. April 1915.

ON J5ALMON At the request of a number of boys and girls in the contest for Tommy Tag we will count all our Salmon labels double again this week. Bronze Tablet Will Mark Grand Army's Birthplace But Few Members of Old Post One Now Living and These Wear Special Gold Badges. Officers were elected as follows: M. F. Kanan, president: B.

F. Shipley, vice president; George R. Steele, secretary and Cyrus M. Imboden, treasurer. The Living.

Today the surviving members of the All members of the Grand Army of the Republic will be interested in the unveiling of a bronze tablet to be I place-1 on the building In Decatur in I in i Every "Oak CrestA' "Warder" or "Cherry Blossom" label will count double its usual voting value which is the same as in fruits as we explain below. Now be sure and don't miss this opportunity to make thousands of extra votes on Tommy Tag. Tell everyone of your friends who are saying labels for you about the extra voting value of salmon labels this weew. You need not be afraid to recommend either of these brands, they will more than please every one who tries them, and you can also say that the grocer will cheerfully refund their money if the quality isn't better than they have been used to getting at the same prices. which the real organization of the G.

A. R. took place. This tablet will be unveiled on April 6, 1915, just forty- nine years after the first post was organized. 1 SAINT FATKICR'S DAY CtLtBKA I Votes 600 labels count "Oak Crest" Salmon Mrs.

Inez J. Bender, department president of the Woman's Relief Corps, has issued general orders for this ceremony. Bishop Fallows, department commander, has accepted the In SHAMROCK CENTER BRICK PISTACHIO NUT BRICK MINT ICE I Votes I 7" 1 labels 4 INDIVIDUAL HARPS 400 vitation to be present and will likely make the principal address. Robert Mann Wood and the daughters of vvaruer ociiiiiuii count Major B. F.

Stephenson have also been invited to be present. Mr. Wood sign- i Call us up on either phone. Do 'it NOW and. -li u.

i i 1 ad the charter of old Post One, as ad 1 I you win nut uc uisappumieu. I 200 labels count "Cherry Blossom Salmon jutant of the Illinois department, G. A. and Major Stephenson was the 3 I TV r-t 1 I founder of the G. A.

R. Inscription. The inscription on the bronze tablet will read as follows: Salmon labels always count the same as fruit labels, but for this week only we have doubled the value of Salmon labels. "Birthplace of the Grand Army of )i tne Republic. "In a second floor room on this spot, have a making In Addition to the Prizes We Pay You in Money for Your Work.

In addition to the voting value of the labels which you send us, they cash value, so that while you are working to win one of these prizes you are money, too. For Each 100 Labels of: OAK CREST brand Fruits we pay OAK CREST brand Vegetables we pay you OAK CREST Coffee we pay you WARDER brand Fruits we pay you. WARDER BRAND Coffee we pay you. 1 WARDER brand Vegetables we pay you CHERRY BLOSSOM brand Fruit we pay you CHERRY BLOSSOM brand Vegetables we pay you AH other Labels with our name, we pay you A New Era in Talking Machines 0 "Oak Crest" Salmon is sold in three size cans, at No. 1 flat or tall can, 25c; No.

flat can 20c. "Warder" Salmon is sold at 20c per lb. can. "Cherry Blossom" Salmon is sold at 15c per can or two cans for 25c Our Guarantee Order from your grocer your favorite fruits or in either of these brands, and if your family don't agree that they are the best you've ever had, at the price, your grocer will refund your money without a word. OAK CREST fruits and vegetables are our finest grade; the fruits retailing at 30c and the vegetables at 20c a with few exceptions.

OAK -CREST COFFEE you will Jind as near perfect as any you have ever used. Your grocer sells it at 35c in air-tight WARDER fruits are our second grade of goods, and, as you will agree, equal in every way to many first grade goods that sell for more. They retail at 25c a can. WARDER vegetables sell at 15c a can. WARDER COFFEE sells at 30c per pound in air-tight tins.

CHERRY BLOSSOM fruits and vegetables are our third grade of goods, splendid is quality and pack and yet cheaper in price. The fruits sell at 20c a can. The vegetables retail at 10c a can. The following from the March number of the American Magazine: "From 1 9 1 0 to 1914 Thos. A.

Edison worked on the improved Disc Phonograph. This work resulted in the production of an instrument and records which reproduce vocal and instrumental music with absolute fidelity and sweetness. Improvements in recording have been made, and all over tones are reproduced. The Diamond sound reproducer and indestructable records are important inventions, and on the whole Edison's Disc Phonograph has commenced a new era in talking Let us demonstrate to you the new improvement in Talking Machines. Tomny Tag Coupon GOOD FOR 100 This coupon, accompanied by label from any of the McClel-land-Ward Company brands, will count for 100 extra votee in addition to the voting value of the label.

This coupon must be returned to us with labels not ter than March 15th to be counted. Name HAINES "Home of the Edison" 217 N. Water St Address March 14th. IcGlelland-Ward Company Wholesale Grocers. Decatur, Illinois.

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