Hatch Circle No. 2, Loyal Ladies League
The Loyal Ladies' League — Hatch League, No. 2, L. L. L., auxiliary to William B. Hatch Post, No. 37, Grand Army of the Republic, was instituted in Camden in January, 1873, with forty-two charter members. The object of the association is to unite in fraternal bonds the families of honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War, to aid the Post in whatever way assistance may be needed, and to aid in keeping sacred the solemnities of Decoration Day.
In the interest of William B. Hatch Post the League has instituted and held three fairs, five bean suppers, one Japanese tea party, two dairy-maid festivals, twelve sociables and two fruit festivals. The proceeds of these entertainments, amounting to three thousand five hundred and twenty-nine dollars, were paid over to the Post by the finance committee of the League. In addition to this, the League has presented the Post with a large and valuable collection of relics from the battlefield of Gettysburg, and has assisted in purchasing and furnishing the Post hall, on Stevens Street, below Fifth.
The League meets every Tuesday evening in Grand Army Hall, Stevens Street, below Fifth Street.
Source: George Reeser Prowell, History of Camden County, N.J., published in 1886.
1886 Roster
Officers: President, Emma L. Devinney; S. V., Emeline Howe; J. V., Mary A. Stockton; secretary, Mattie B. Garrison; treasurer, Mary A. Guest; chaplain, Harriet G. Williams; Conductress, Emma Rohrman; Guard, Mary Elwell.
Members: Ida L. Achenbach, Lizzie Butcher, Louisa Allen, Mary Jane Cooper, Theresa Anderson, Elizabeth Cope, Kate Baker, Mary E. Corcoran, Fannie Bennett, Cornelia Cox, Ellen Biddle, Emma Dease, Rebecca Bovell, Rebecca Eldridge, Amanda Butcher, Mary A. Elwell, Mary Fenton, Susan Franks, Mattie B. Garrison, Emma Gaskill, Ellen Gleason, Dilwinna Greenwood, Anna E. Grubb, Mary Guest, Annie M. Hagele, Mary E. Hankinson, Sallie A. Hankinson, Mary V. Hewitt, Kate Holt, Henrietta Holland, Hannah Horner, Emeline C. Howe, Sallie D. Hugg, Emma Ivins, Hannah G. Ivins, Elizabeth Jobes, Catherine Johnson, Priscilla Johnson, Annie E. Johnson, Emily Kinsey, Nellie Lane, Annie Lang, Arietta Lewis, Mary E. Lupton, Laura McNeir, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Imogene Meyers, Ada Miller, Ray Milliette, Mary E. Moffit, Rebecca Nelson, Mary Parsons, Mary Pine, Elizabeth Portz, Anna M. Quick, Ruth Ross, Emma Reigens, Hannah Robinson, Lydia Roray, Rachel Sinkinson, Annie Smick, Jennie Smith, Maria F. Smith, Amanda Stratton, Fannie Strickland, Minnie T. Summers, Amanda Thomas, Keturah Tenner, Hannah Vanhart, Sarah A. Wakeman, Anna E. Walker, Ellen Walton, Amanda Mason.
Department Officers: Mrs. Anna E. Grubb, department president; Mrs. Laura McNeir, department secretary.
Past Presidents: Mrs. Sarah D. Hugg, Mrs. Mattie B. Garrison.
Over the River
Philadelphia Inquirer —
DECORATION DAY.—Yesterday was a semi holiday in Camden in consequence of its being Decoration day. Nearly all public places of business were closed in the afternoon. The banks did not open their doors, and the steam boats and numerous dwellings were gaily decorated with flags. At two o’clock, according to the programme, a procession was formed at Fifth and Arch streets, which moved in the following order: Sixth Regiment Band, with Companies C and D of the regiment; members of Post No. 5; drum corps, also cadet corps of Post No. 5, in command of Captain George Hutchinson; T. M. K. Lee Post, G. A. R., under command of William H. Shearman. The chief marshals were Colonel Joseph C. Nicholls and aids, Joseph McCallister, William D. Middleton, Francis Saunders and Frederick Shill. Next came the floral car of Post No. 5, beautifully arranged and loaded with flowers. A large one, drawn by eight horses, contained the [?] of the Auxiliary Committee of Posts 5 and 37; the Juvenile Welsh Drum Corps of Post 37; the floral wagon of Post No. 37; then came wagons of the two posts containing soldiers’ orphans, wagons with cisterns of ice water for those in line, barouches containing city officials, &c., a piece of artillery and other vehicles. At 2:30 the procession started, and passed over the route already published. At the cemeteries about 175 graves were strewn with flowers and evergreens in the presence of a large concourse of people. This duty performed, the procession reformed and marched back to the Court House yard, where the closing ceremonies were had. “Cover them over with beautiful flowers” was sung by a number of excellent voices, with organ accompaniment. Rev. J. B. Graw delivered an impressive and appropriate address. Several other patriotic pieces were sung, and the services closed. An entertainment was afterward given by Post 5 in the Market House. The weather was fair, and the occasion passed without accident.
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.—About twelve o’clock on yesterday Lewis Werts, aged twenty years, who had his leg crushed by a locomotive, at Fourth street and Bridge avenue, on Saturday afternoon week, died from the effects of his injuries, lockjaw having set in. He lost an arm six months ago by a rail road accident.
RUNAWAY HORSE.—Yesterday morning a horse became frightened on Federal, near Broadway, and dashed down the street with furious speed. A young man named Davis, at Third and Federal, sprang into the wagon, and, seizing the reins, succeeded in stopping the animal before any damage was sustained.
SERIOUS FALL.—A young lad, son of Abraham Anderson, who resides on Cooper street, near Camden while playing yesterday, accidentally fell from a fence, and broke his leg near the knee.
RAILROAD SMASH.—About four o’clock yesterday a train of cars struck a wagon at Seventh and Sycamore streets, demolishing the vehicle, but, fortunately, no one was injured.
COMMITTED.—Justice Cassady yesterday committed James McCulley, Lemuel Ridell and Charles Wilson, for being quarrelsome and disorderly.
Ladies' Loyal League Annual Reunion
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The second annual reunion of the Ladies’ Loyal League, of Hatch Post, No. 37, was held last evening.
William B. Hatch Post No. 37 Member Roster
The complete membership roster for William B. Hatch Post No. 37, G.A.R. (488 members) is available on the Post 37 page.