Idaho semi-weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1885, 1885-08-08
MEMORIAL SERVICES
In Honor Of the Warrior, Statesman
u. s. Grant.
Ketchum Pays Tribute to the Hon
Orcd Dead.

would seem that nothing could be de-
sired to make the obsequies Of General
Grant the most imposing in the history
OF the United States, if not Of the world
of modern times. 1t was most crafty
ing to note the hearty cooperation OF
the residents OF our town to make the
exercises Of the day decided success.
In anticipation OF the large attendance
1t was deemed best to hold the exercises
in the Metropolitan Hall. and Mr.. Thos.
Lavell donated the same to the commit
tee for the occasion. The stage was
handsomely draped in flags and mourn
ing, and large picture Of Grant
adorned the front OF the speakers stand
and facing the audience.
At three o'clock this afternoon the
Odd Fellows, knights OF Pythias and
Ancient Order OF United Workmen,
formed in procession at the foot Of Main
street, the three societies having about
one hundred men in line. To the music
of Ketchum's band the procession
moved up Main street as far as Metzler's
and then counter marched to the hall,
where they halted and the band pro-
ceeded to the balcony of the hall and
played march, to which the socie.
ties entered the building and were
seated on the front benches, near the
stage. They made an excellent showing.
and quite number wore the regalia OF
their respective orders. The band,
though much decreased in numbers,
volunteered their services and gave adj
mirable satisfaction, d d made the pro-
cession q success.
In the hall the xercises were opened
by the readin 4 the Governors procla-
nation ane few general remarks by
T. W. Gillette, Esq, who acted as presi-
dent of the day. Mr.. Gillette is an old
Union soldier, and served under Grant
during the war. A quartette composed
of Messrs. Warren, Brownlowe, Lewis
and Talieferro rendered Nearer My God
to Thee" in n very impressive manner,
and the Rev. Mr.. Richie then read an
appropriate selection from the scrip
lures and offered prayer. At its conclu-
sion the quartette sang the Last Sleep"
Mr.. Fred X. Gillette then read from
manuscript an address occupying about
ten minutes. 1t was most interesting
and treated the dead hero from a moral
standpoint, giving many incidents of
his sterling truth and work, and quite
a number of new anecdotes illustrative
of Grants peculiarly strong and noble
character. B1r. Gillette was listened to
with great attention and was compli-
mented quite generally on his address.
At the conclusion OF his remarks the
quartette again gave selection appro-
| pirate to the occasion. 1t was to be re-
GREETED that the music to "Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground" could not be
| obtained, rs it was the intention to
have given that old time war song, as
being in keeping with the services of
to-day.
T. E. Clohecy, Esq, followed next
with an address that was received with
stormy applause and the heartiest rec
ognition OF the speakers effort. Mr..
Clohecy talks easily, forcibly and with
great expression, and it was noticed
that during his speech more than one
eye in the audience was suspiciously
misty, and a number Of handkerchief
we're slyly used under the pretense Of
the heat. Mr.. c. was the only speaker
that fought for the lost cause, and bis
touching eulogy of the dead Grant was
an expression of Southern man, thai
meets with hearty response from al
over the South, and shows how the ole
party lines have been obliterated, anf
that one time enemy can realize The
nobility Of character OF the man il
:, whose honor we met to-day, and b.
proud to avow it. Owing to the fac
that Mr.. C. spoke without notes, it il
impossible to give his remarks in full
Mr.. E. o. Wheeler followed next will
poem written by himself for the coca
sion. 1t was effectively delivered ant
heartily appreciated. As tho manu-
script was obtainable, weprint the poem
entire, us follows:
!.
East, West, and North, aud South. to-day
The nations flag is dropping,
Ger scores of vetrans tried and true
That to the call come trooping,
Not now, as once to wars alarms
For the bugle call is wailing,
The mAffied drum beats soft and low,
The polished arms are trailing.
IL.
The gray coat marches by the blue.
Their hearts IN union Blending,