People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1896 — Wisconsin Veterans Gather. [ARTICLE]

Wisconsin Veterans Gather.

Racine, Wis., May 20.—The thirteenth annual department encampment of the Wisconsin Grand Army of the Republic commenced in this city today for a two-days’ session, and the city has put on holiday attire to greet the veterans. The advance guard began to arrive Tuesday morning, and as the day advanced crowds of old soldiers and their friends put in an appearance on every incoming train. The encampment will be the largest in the history of the state organization. Dr. Lloyd Jones of Stevens Point is the only avowed candidate for department comander, although the friends of Senator Charles H. Baxter of Lancaster, are urging him for the position. It is understood, however, that Senator Baxter does not desire to contest the honor with Mr. Jones. The Woman’s Relief corps wil lalso hold its annual encampment, as will the ladies of the grand armies.