Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1895 — FOR THE BENEFIT OF VETERANS. [ARTICLE]

FOR THE BENEFIT OF VETERANS.

Accommodations Provided Those Attending Chattanooga Reunion. The Chattanooga national military park commission has issued the following announcement on behalf of the veteran soldiers who wish to go to the encampment at Chattanooga: “It appears from numerous letters received by this commission that its previous circular in regard to furnishing quarters in camp barracks has been construed to mean that such barracks will be erected without regard to the orders received, and that those desiring these quarters can obtain them upon their arrival at Chattanooga. This, however, is not the case. “As Congress made no appropriation for free quarters, a plan was devised by which barracks accommodations could be provided by the citizens’ committee of

Chattanooga at a very low rate for all who might order sueh a sufficient time in advance. It is the intention to extend barracks as orders for accommodation* are received. Such accommodations cannot be provided under applications received after Aug. 30, 1895. “Those who send $2 to Capt. Charles F. Muller, Chattanooga, Tenn., will receive in return a ticket which will entitle the holder to a comfortable barrack bunk for the entire time of his stay at Chattanooga, including safe storage for hand baggage and toilet accommodations. It will not be possible to furnish ladies with quarters in these barracks, or to supply meals or lunches in connection with them. It will be necessary for each person to bring his own blanket and towels. The barracks will be constructed upon the plan adopted at the last Grand Army encampment at Washington city, where a very large number of veterans were thus housed. Such structures will be erected in Chattanooga, where, within convenient distances, meals and lunches may be obtained at reasonable prices. “Communications in regard to barracks addressed to Capt. Muller, who was selected by the citizens’ committee to take charge of this work, will receive prompt and reliable attention. “J. S. FULLERTON, “Chairman of Commission.”