Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1888 — THE NATIONAL G. A. R. [ARTICLE]

THE NATIONAL G. A. R.

The National Encampment G. A. R. at Columbus, 0., opened, Tuesday, most auspiciously. The -ciW-is a grand display of flags The number of visitors is estimated at 250,000, and the soldiers proper at 10,000. Gen. Sherman is among the prominent soldiers in attendante.