The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-10-01
Urbana. Ohio.

last the remains of our beloved President
were laid away quietly to rest and the
period of mourning formally ended, yet in
this city it Is with great reluctance we cease
our lam, n. for the dead. The embems of
mourning are still profuse aud men yet
speak in subduad tones, with sober coun-
tenances; and the oft tread and retal ded
gait, all test the sincerity and depth Of the
grief manifested on account Of President
Garfield's death. Verify, ''the sorrow for
the dead is the only sorrow from which we
refuse to be divorced" On Sunday, either
at the morning or evening service, at all the
Churches (our own st. Paul excepted), spe-
cial memorial exercises were held, and able
| discourses delivered upon the life, services
and character of the deceased. In the morn
| ing, feeling commemoratively inclined, we,
accompanied by a friend. wendell our way
to the First Baptist Church and Joined in
the exercises there, being set at perfect ease
by the courteous treatment of the gentle
menly ushers, and the cordial recognition by
the Rev. G. G Hartman. DR.. H. Houston
and other prominent members of the con-
| gregation. The paster, j. r. Downer,
| delivered an excellent discourse from the
words of David, know ye not that there is
pl ince and great man fallen this day in
lsrael2' From the recognized ability of
this Christian minister and gentleman, he
was chosen to deliver the Grafton on the
next day, Monday, at the mass memorial
meeting in Grace NJ 4. Church, which,
holding about 900 souls, was crowded to
overAowing. A full account of this meeting
was given in the daily papers. Though no
special exercises were held by the colored
element, yet they as sincerely lament the
sad calamity that has befallen the Nation.
Many draped their houses in tasteful man.
ner as we'll also their Churches. One little
incident l wish to relate: Gussie, adopted
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. jerome Boyd,
had received money to attend Uncle Toms
Cabin; and, upon hearing of the Presidents
death, told them she desired to drape her
window in me urning, and asked for another
appropriation. She was reminded of the
money in her possession for the play, and
was questioned as to which she would prefer
to spend it for, the play or the drapery. At
ter a moments reflection she answered,
"Uncle Toms Cabin will come again, but l
can never again drape for President Gar
field; so I'll spend my money for Grape"
She did so, beautifully exhibiting her spirit
of patriotism and self-sacrifce. She is ten
years old.
The patriotism of the G.. u. o o. F., of
this State, is exhibited by the following
memorial circular issued by the District
Master:
GU. O.O.F.
Office of the District
Lodge of Ohio. No. "a.
URBANA, Ohio, September "a, 1881.
To THE VARIOUS LODGES WORKING UN-
DER THE JURISDICTION OF THIS ID. L.:
BRETHREN-As it is probable the various
| of he .afa nil AZ
make demonstration of the National sorrow,
over the death of our President, James A.
Garfield, you are requested and urged to as
sist in these ceremonies, by accepting an in
vitatior to participate in parade or other
wise as the local managers may desire. If
you should participate in any public services
you are authorized to appear in the full re-
gala of the Order
Yours in F. L. & T.
f. H. GUY, d. NJ.
w. O. BOwLEs, ID. Sec'y.
Rev. P. Tolliver cleared S176 from the
camp meeting. He held his final quarterly
meeting last Sunday, and is now attending
the annual conference now in session at
Middleport. Ohio. He will in all probabili-
ty return to complete his customary third
year in compliance with the expressed de-
sire Oh MS cOnSregatlOn.
Professor j. Il. Chavers, our superb basso
and excellent musician generally, has de-
parted the city, to rejoin for his third season
the Tennesseeans.
Mr.. Samuel Gwynn, of Piqua, spent Sun
day visiting his old friends and acquaint
| ances here, whom he had not seen from
| twelve to fifteen years.
The Knights of Wise Men are Aourishing
here, and will on the 9th of October prox.
give public entertainment at st. Paul
Chapel. Turn out, everybody.
The p. l.. c. will resume its labors Tor the
year on next Wednesday evening, OcLober
9Th. Let each member be present. resolved
on making the organization merited sue
cess.
The Benjamin Lodge will install her
yearly and quarterly officers next Thursday
night. P. N. F., ALI. Boyd, at the helm.
| Miss Ida Gales, of Columbus, returned
home this week, after spending four weeks
visiting her pa, Mr.. VIM. Gales, and other
relatives and friends.
Mr.. j. G. Miller subscribes for one year.
| SELwOB.