The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-06-05


statue is of bronze metal, twenty-on feet high,
and cost $4,000. 1t stands on the banks of the
Kill Won Kull.
AT COMMANDER HEDGES HOME
At Hayerstraw, N Y, the home of Depart
ment Commander Ira M. Hedges, appropriate
exercises took place under the auspices OF Ed
ward Pye Post, and the Rev. w. J. Palmer of
New York, delivered an Grafton. Flowers
were strewn upon the graves of soldiers in
Mount Repose and st. Peters cemeteries.
Comrade w r. B. Hinson, Mason, ILL.,, writes
us that Ransom Post, No. 80, of that place,
met at the Post hall about noon, and, together
with the Mexican war veterans and citizens on
foot and in carriages, proceeded to the ceme-
lavishly with flowers. Addresses were made
by Comrades Furneux and Sears and Professor
Hodson, and reeitations by Miss Nettie Rich
mond and J. NJ. Mathews.
Comrade J. r. Munnel, Ontario, Ohio, in
forms US that Memorial Day was observed this
year at that place for the first time. The ex-
ercises were held in the Methodist Church, and
addresses were delivered by the Rev Mr.
Thompson, the pastor; Conirade Frank San
derlin, commander of Post No. 395, and others.
At the cemetery, which was decorated with
national flags, very interesting ceremonies
were held, which were participated in by Post
No. 395 and its Relief Corps. A very interest
ing and touching feature of the services was
the calling of the roll of the dead comrades,
who lay in the cemetery there, by the Post
adjutant. At the close of the ceremonies
salute was fired by squad of six comrades
AT CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS
Comrade B. Cornell, Chippewa Falls, Wis,
writes us that very impressive exercises were
held at that place. The town was crowded
with the visitors who had been pouring IN
from the surrounding country since early in
the morning, and as nearly all brought in a
floral offering, there was no lack of decorative
material. The Grafton was delivered by Hon.
Z. /. Flint of Menomanie, and an original
poem, dedicated to James Comerford Post (un-
der the auspices of which the exercises were
heidi, was recited by the author-Rey. G. +. X.
Goldsmith.
Reporter" Wauseon, Ohio, informs MS that
the services at that place were of the most in
teresting character. At 1 o'clock in the day
the procession, consisting of Wauseon Cornet
Band, Losure Post, the Ladies' Auxiliary So
ciety, visiting comrades, public school children
and citizens marched to the cemetery, where a
very beautiful service took place.
Comrade NJ A. Ewing, Neaga, ILL.,, writes us
that the day was observed at that place under
the auspices Of Post No. 202 (of which he is
commander, and that the attendance both of
visitors and towns-people was very large. The
Grafton was delivered by Rev. J. B. Wolfe of
Shelbyville. The Post also held Campfire at
night.
At SomeryiIle, Mass, very interesting ser
vices took place at the Methodist church. con-
| sisting OF music, songs, and recitations-the
pupils of the public schools, and the Ruben
stein Club, of SoInervile, assisting in the ex-
ercises. A most admirable address was deliv-
cred by Major Merrill, of Post No. 50, Law
| renee, after which the meeting adjourned to
the cemetery. where the regular memorial ser
vice was held by Willard C. Kinsley Post, No.
1885, of SomerYille.
Post No. "a, of Salem, Mass, decorated 456
graves in the several cemeteries at that place.
At o'clock in the day the Post assembled at
| headquarters and marched TO the City Hall. to
receive the members of the city government,
and escorted them to the Universalist church,
where public exercises were held, Rev E. 3.
Wilson, the pastor, delivering the address.
Conrade J. c. Harris, Venango, Pa, writes
us that Alexander B. Langley Post, No. sol
of Cambridge, Pa, turned out In force and
decorated the graves of their fallen comrades
according TO the beautiful ceremonies Of the
Order. The comrades met at their Post room
at 9 a. NJ, and proceeded TO the CambTidgeboFo
cemetery, where they decorated the soldiers
graves. From there they marched TO the
Root cemetery, distance Of about two miles,
anu performed the came ceremony. 1OeY I1e0
proceeded to the Gravel Run cemetery, where
the exercises were repeated. The decorating
Post arrived at Venango at about noon, and
after part4king of dinner proceeded IN a
body to the Venango cemetery, where there
are about thirty-three soldiers inferred and
where large e0ncoGTse of citizens awaited their
arrival to witness the ceremonies. After an
| opening prayer by Rev. Mr.. Grassie, of Cam
bridge, and some fine music by the local choir,
finfnppl q Tyler Of Meadyvf1fe int
dueed and delivered most fitting and able
address, at the conclusion of which the floral
tributes were laid on the graves Of the fallen
comrades and the ceremonies were concluded
by salute from the firing party.
We are informed by Comrade George c..
Cloud, Metamora, Ind. that III. d. Washburn
Post led by the Metamora brass band and fol-
lowed by the Sunday-school children bearing
| baskets of flowers and bouquets and long
| train of citizens marched TO the cemetery,
where the Grand Army service was performed,
the graves covered with flowers, and minia-
| ture flag planted on each mound.
FINDLAY, o.
| Comrade II. L. Tisdale, Findlay, Ohio, writes
us that the town was crowded with visitors on
| the 30th. The procession was formed about 10
| o'clock in the morning by Captain I. C. Wertz,
marshal of the day, assisted by A. E. Marvin.
| First came the band, then the choir in car
riages; wagons loaded with flowers company
| A, I'd regiment O. n. G.: John D. Scott Camp,
/ Sons of Veterans; Stoker Post, No. 81, G. &.
| r.; disabled soldiers in carriages; speaker and
| clergy; citizens on foot and in carriages. The
procession first marched to the park, where the
| choir sang "Cover Them Over With Beautiful
| Flowers" after which Rev. e. K. Bell offered
prayer. The band played dirge while the sol
| diers' monument was decorated. The procession
| then reformed and marched TO the cemetery,
where the choir sang Z" We Decorate the Graves
To-day" after which Rev. D. F. Davis delivered
an eloquent grafton. The decoration ceremony
was then performed and the exercises eonelud-
| ed, after few remarks by Captain Wilson.
| Cornrade George Wetmore. New Haven, n
Y, writes us that Post No. 367, of Mexico, \. 7 >
| observed Decoration Day, assisted by Sherman
| Post, of Yermillien N. Y, James Doyle COM
mander, aud the Camp of Sons of Veterans OF
| that place. After the graves had been deco
rated, services were held in Washington Hall
| Comrade NJ " B. Davis, South Royalton, VT
| informs us that the Veteran Infantry Company
of that place. turned out IN full force to observe
Memorial Day.
/ NASHVILLE, MICH.
Comrade E. D. Williams, Nashville, Mich.
| writes as follows: Never has there been q
| more earnest spirit shown in honoring the
memory of our martyred sons than was shown
| here on the 30th ult. Grape, flowers, flags
badges and every emblem denoting the solem-
nifty of the occasion was to be seen everywhere
| After marching in a grand procession TO the