GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUB

LIC. A patriotic a ociation made up of surviving soldiers and sailors of the Civil War and of the militia on active duty in that period and subject to the national call. The a ociation was organized in Chicago in the winter of the surgeon, and Rey. R. W. J. Rudolph, the chaplain, of the 14th Iinois Infantry. The first post was organized at Decatur, Illinois, April 6, 1866 and the first National Encampment was held at Indianapolis, November 20, 1866. The main purpose of the as so cia i on is to help the families of’ dead comrades, caring for their orphans, establishing soldiers homes, and to secure adequate pensions. In 1869 the a ociation ruled against partisanship in political nominations, etc., but this has not always been observed. The G.A.R, exercises a notable influence in all elections and its favor is eagerly sought by the leading parties. In 1920 the membership was 103,258. Headquarters in 1922, Cincinnati. Com George T. Harding, Marion, O., and Gary, Ind,