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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-07

ly invigorated by the memories Of war
times. Grand old soldiers! May you
be as victorious when you have fought
the battles of life and laid aside your
armor as you were when you sought to
fight for your country's cause. Next
were the young men, some who are the
sons of veterans, effectually reminded
one that they truly were willing to fol-
low the example. of their fathers. The
young ladies, ranging down to the little
Miss of four or five summers, then fol.
lowed, each one bearing in their hands
a beautiful boquet of flowers. Then
came the little boys each carrying a
small flag, emblematic OF their country's
colers, and bringing mp in the rear was
a large promiscuous crowd anxious to
witness the ceremonies. The scene,
with the noble purpose in view, was
very impressive. The procession then
marched to the Barker cemetery, and
after a prayer by Rev. Barker and few
songs, did honor to the graves OF Harvey
Hughes, Absolem Laffertv, Vim. Faris,
Henry CLANCY, Levi Withrow, Charles
Holden (war 1922, and James Dale.
The remarks were made by Rev. j. b.
Faris, also short address by the same
on leaving the quiet "City of the Dead"
The procession then marched to the
Smith cemetery and likewise decorated
the graves OF John M. Smith, Melville
Smith, James Smith, Abraham Teboe,
John Shoemaker and Carey Swain. The
Harwood ccmetery's heroes are John
Gossett (1Sl2), Abraham Gossett (regu-
lar army, Joseph Barker, David Barker
and Basil Shockey, tho last three Of the
war OF 1912. Emanuel Kelso is quietly
sleeping in the Workman cemetery.
A beautiful feature of Decoration Day
is the opportunity 1t affords for friends
to place flowers on the graves OF their
loved ones, and aside from those OF the
soldier, many were the graves that re-
ceived floral offerings, accompanied by
the falling tears Of sorrow. The large
crowd again repaired to the church,
where they were held in rapt attention
by an Grafton delivered by Rev. Kllsc,
Rev. J. B. Faris and Levi Fars were the
committee on speaking, arrangements,
etc., and by their strenuous efforts the
day was made to be one worthy Of re-
membrance.
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At Marshall.

Decoration Day was observed by q
goodly number of our citizens. Ate a.
m. the people met at the Presbyterian
Church, where they were joined by q
delegation Of the w. H. Trimble Post,
G. A. R., and squad Of Sons of Veterans
from Rainsboro. At the appointed time
the line was formed, headed by the Sons
OF Veterans, followed by the veterans
and citizens and marched to the M. E.
cemetery, where the graves of the dead
heroes were decorated by six girls under
the direction of Mr.. John Martin. The
ceremony was performed over the grave
Of David Scott, after which the soldiers
graves in the Presbyterian and Christian
Union cemeteries were decorated. We
then repaired to the Presbyterian Church
and listened to an Grafton delivered by
Prof. Garrett, Of Rainsbero, who GER
tainly did himself credit in the way he
handled his subject. He commenced
by stating the ca uses of the war and i'm.
pressed upon his hearers the importance
OF maintaining and defending the gov
ernment and intimated that the Sons OF
Veterans would be loyal and safe de-
tenders OF our country. He then paid
high tribute to the old veterans still liv.
ing, and then spoke of our dead heroes
and depicted the heroism, su6erings and
privations of our soldiers on the battle
field and in the Southern prison pens
and paid fitting tribute to the dead
comrades lying in Southern cemeteries
and battle-felds.
Mr.. Garrett is young man Of promise
and made favorable impression ON our
people who would be glad to hear him
again.
Our Rainsboro friends will please ac-
cept our thanks for their assistance in
performing the annual duty of decorat-
ing our soldiers graves.
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t,fully dressed in white with flowers In
their hands. Twelve Of the little girls
each carried basket containing two
boquets and one pot flower to place on
tho graves Of the dead soldiers. The
decoration ceremony was very impress
sive and was carried out in un excellent
manner. After the decoration they
marched back to the church aud just as
they were entering the door tho choir
struck up the grand old song "The Star
Spangled Banner" then followed an in
vocation by Prof Ferguson, after which
Prof. Barrett introduced the orator Of
the day, Colonel Gilmore, Of Chillicothe,
who made very able speech that pleased
everybody. After the speech the choir
sang "We'll all meet again in the morn
ing" then Prof. Ferguson, in behalf Of
the g. A. R., thanked the ladies and
children and all who had assisted in
helping TO properly oi,servc the day.
Then Rev. Pumphrey, of Leesburg, pro-
nounced the benediction and tho crowd
was dismissed. The church was crowded
to its utmost capacity, several not being
able to get in at all. So large crowd
has not been seen in Lexington for
long time, and every one was we'll pleased
with the services. The dead veterans
still live in the hearts OF the surviving
veterans and all still appreciate the SER
vices they both rendered their country.
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At Sinking Sprjng.

AT one O'Clock last Wednesday the q.
A. r. and Sons of Veterans met at their
hall. In the meantime the M. L. Church,
beautifully draped with evergreens and
the altar filled with fragrant and lovely
flowers, was being packed by an appre-
ciative audience. The front seats in
the right hand "Amen corner" being
reserved for the choir and the little
girls who were to carry the flowers, and
the front seats in the second middle
tiers were kept for the G. A. r. and
Sons of Veterans. Soon every available
seat in the gallery and main room was
closely filled. The G. A. RS and the
Sons OF Veterans filed in bearing their
beautiful flags. Miss Mamie Wicker.
ham then sang in her own charming
manner "Forget not the loved ones"
and the whole choir joined in the chorus
in fine style.
Services were opened according to G.
A. r. ritual by Commander Turner in
an impressive manner when Mr.. d. @.
Morrow was introduced, who made an
eloquent and patriotic address, paying
tender tribute to the sleeping heroes,
honor to the G. A. RS and encourage.
ment to the Sons Of Veterans; also paid
high compliment to the loyalty, patriot
ism and hospitality of the people of
Sinking Spring and vicinity. The choir
then sang "God Save Our Union" in an
impressive manner, after which Mr..
David Thomas, an old soldier, read a
very appropriate and feeling speech. At
the close choir and audience Joined in
singing America" Services concluded,
the entire company, headed by May
Hill Band filling the air with their soul
inspiring strains, the G. A. RS, ex.
soldiers and Sons of Veterans, J. H.
Bellison and Henry Copeland being
Marshals, marched first to the old grave
yard and then to the new one where
tenderly and .reverently the comrades
covered over with beautiful flowers, the
green mounds, flag marked OF the "brave
boys" whom we cannot and would not
forget. The services were concluded at
the Town Hall lot where the beautiful
cenotaph made last year was standing to
the memory of the soldiers sleeping in
distant graves. Twenty beautiful wreaths
were hung upon its white surface as the
name was called. A salute was then
fired and the exercises OF the day were
ended. The events of the day plainly
showed that the memory Of those who
left their homes and gave their lives
for the sacred cause OF union and liberty
is now, and ever will be, tenderly and
sacredly cherished. The fine music OF
the May Hill Band and the singing of
the quire were highly appreciated.
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At New Lexington.

When the news flashed throughout
the land that the old star spangled BAN
ner had been fired upon at TT. Sumpter;
when every patriotic bosom was swelling
with righteous indignation at the actions
OF the traitors OF the South; when in all
parts of the country loyal men were
focking in to the support of their coun-
try's flag, Lexington was not lacking in
patriotism nor in brave men ready to
risk their lives for their country. A
goodly number of men from Lexington
and vicinity enlisted and fought in the
the war; some OF them came back, some
Of them were brought back and are now
quietly sleeping in the silent city Of the
dead, while some OF them never came
back at all. In the beautiful little ceme-
terry near town on last Wednesday
morning amongst the many graves that
thickly dot the place twelve soldiers
graves could be seen marked each by a
flag, mute reminder that beneath it
was the last earthly resting place OF one
who had given up his life for the pre-
servation OF the union. In accordance
with the universal custom throughout
the land Decoration Day was observed
here and was complete success. 1t
was under the directions of the men,
bers of the G. A. R., and they we're ably
assisted by the citizens. According to
arrangements previously made the old
veterans Of this place, accompanied by
drum corps, met the members OF the
G. A. r., Of Leesburg, and escorted them
through town to the cemetery. The
procession consisted of the Lexington
Drum. Corp, then the members Of the
G. A. r. and the post band. which dis
coursed some excellent music, ate, that
were large number OF little girls beau
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At Greenfield.

Memorial Day was well observed at
this place. The people OF this section,
from far and near, laid aside their work
and with one accord observed the day
with q hearty good will. The country
people came to town and hand in hand
with their town friends participated in
the exercises. The town was full Of peo.
pie, and all came with the full under
standing that Memorial Day was to be
observed in the molt appropriate man-
ner, and all added their presence and
work as far as needed TO make the day q
grand success, and we'll they succeeded.
All the business houses in town were
closed during the hours the decoration
services were being held, and the old
stars and stripes aoated from many win.
dows and doors. A very large audience
gathered in the park, where number
of seats had been erected for the accom-
mediation OF the people, and > large
stand beautifully decorated with flowers
and evergreens for the speakers. About
two o'clock the Hon. L. NJ. Jewett, the
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At Leesburg.

The Memorial services at this place
Wednesday were very impressive and
beautiful. The day was all that could
be desired, the glare of the sun being
tempered by thin, shifting masses of
cloud atfording just that variety of sun
shine and shadow which renders a sum-
mer day truly delightful. At o'clock
the band, Capt. Thurman's drum corps
and the committee on decoration,
together with the thirty little girls ar
rayed in white, decorated with the
national colors and bearing baskets OF
flowers proceeded to the Fairfield ceme-
terry and laid the blossoms upon the
graves of the fifteen soldiers buried
there.
At ten o'clock the procession reformed
and marched to our beautiful Pleasant
Hill cemetery. Over the same winding
road the dead were carried to their long
rest, down the hill side to the little val
ley, over the wooden bridge that spans
the creek, and on between gentle yer.
dant slopes on the left and the purline
waters on the right, confined in their
narrow limits by the massive walls ol
unchanging rock, on through the open
gates Of the silent city they passed bear
ing their tributes of love. The grass on
sixteen graves at this place bowed
beneath the weight OF the flowers and
the entire cemetery was rendered bright
with the many hues and fragrant with
the sweet perfume OF these silent love
tokens. The regular memorial service
of the G. A. r. was held at the grave ol
James Anderson. Miss Stella Keen
read very beautifully and effectively the
poem Decoration Day" and then thu
entire procession marched to town to thu
spirited strains OF "The Red, White ant
Blue"
The 10 Henley Post, G. A. r., is com
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posed of the veterans both OF this place
and New Lexington, and at one o'clock
in the afternoon the Leesburg members,
the band and number OF the citizens
went to Lexington to participate in the
ceremonies at that place. They were
met at the east end Of town by the Lex.
ington drum corps, members Of the post
and the little girls in charge of @. A.
Terrell. They all proceeded to the cem-
elery where the eleven graves were
profusely decorated. The memorial SER
vice was held at the grave of Elias
Henry who was killed i'm the heat of
battle. This ceremony concluded, all
repaired to the M. 4. Church to listen to
the very able address of Col. Gilmore.
Services opened by invocation by acting
chaplain d. s. Ferguson and music by
the choir, after which the orator OF the
day was introduced. Col. Gilmore was
one of the first officers to have his regi.
ment in the field ready for active duty
at the beginning of the war. He was
thoroughly conversant with every phase
of the struggle, and his address was tell.
ing and entertaining. He was listened
to with great attention by the large
audience favored to hear him. The choir
sustained their old.time reputation Tor
excellent singing, and when the bene-
diction was pronounced and the crowds
dispersed to their several homes another
Memorial Day had left its patriotic edu.
eating influence upon the hearts of the
young and breathcd tender suggestion
of immortality into the souls OF those
who lad learned this great lesson from
the stirring scenes OF the past.
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DECORATION DAY
And How 1t Was Observed
At Various Places Throughout
the County.
At HillsbOrO.

. Decoration Day has again come and
gone and many will be the pleasant rec
objections OF the day as it was celebrated
in Hillsboro. Neither pains nor labor
were spared by the committees who had
in charge the preparation OF all the de-
tails for the days exercises, and that
they were highly successful will be at
tested to by all who were in attendance.
Twas happy coincidence that the May
Festival occurred Decoration Day week,
as the many elaborate and tasty decora-
tions made in honor OF that occasion
were equally appropriate to the day in
which all patriotic citizens love to do
honor to the memory of those who
"fought, bled and died" for the saliva
ton OF their country. An immense
crowd of people was in town and the
weather, although somewhat threaten
ing, could not have been more favorable.
The procession formed on High street
at o'clock in the following order:
John M. Barrere Post, G.. A. r.
Carson Camp, S. OF V.
Knights of Pythias.
Scott Dragons.
Citizens.
The procession then marched to the
cemetery and formed around the grave
OF Samuel Lyle, jr., where the beautiful
G. A. r. ritual was rendered. The
graves of the soldiers had been prev
iously decorated by the proper commit
tees. The orator of the day, Attorney
General d. X. Watson, of Columbus,
was then introduced and held the rapt
attention OF his many hearers by one of
the best and most eloquent orations ever
delivered at this place.
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At PricetOWn.

The beautiful custom OF strewing
flowers over the departed soldiers
graves is becoming more and more OF a
day to be honored and hallowed as each
revolving year brings around the 30th
day of May. 1t seems that with every
returning date OF the commemoration
a much greater degree OF respect for the
memory OF our sleeping heroes is mani
tested by our people. The general rou-
tine of labor among our farmers and cit
izens is suspended and all gather to-
gether to aid in the ceremonies, If in no
other way but by their presence. And
why should we not sacrifice one day Of
three hundred and sixty-fve to give
thought and tokens of reverence to those
who risked and sacrificed their lives and
health, homes and friends to fight for
the security of the country that we are
now enjoying, the fruits OF their labor,
bought with the price of their blood.
How vividly Memorial Day must bring
to thousands many recollections, sacred
and sad, OF the hardships and heartaches
they endured during the cruel war.
There are still many veterans that sur
vive to tell the tale, but old Father
Time is busy silvering their heads with
the frost OF age, and one by one they are
gathering home. May Memorial Day
ever be cherished in our hearts and per-
petuated down from generation to gen.
Grafton, that the humanity that is ever
following may know and realize that
their predecessors had fought bled and
died to save this country from ruin.
While we are remembering the graves
OF those that were permitted to mingle
with us again after the close of the war
we must let our hearts go out in love
and thought for the countless number
of unmarked graves, for while we are
privileged to place the floral tributes
upon the graves OF so many of our brave
hearted soldiers, there are so many that
have not even the satisfaction of know
ing the spot that received the mortal re.
mains OF their loved ones that perished
In that terrible conflict. These and
many more were the scattered thoughts
~ the crowd gathered at the Universal
ist Church about ! o'clock p. m, and
after the reading OF a portion of the
Scripture and an invocation by Rev,
i sK1iso. OF HlllsbOro, procession was
formed, headed by Wes White, as stat
bearer, and part Of the Pricetown
band. Following we're the old soldiers
tramping with measured steps, seeming
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At sugartree Ridge.

Very interesting Memorial services
were held at this place by the g. A. R.
Post, of Fairfax, the soldiers Of the town.
ship generally turning out and taking
part in the procession and ceremony. A
beautiful poem entitled, "Cover them
over with beautiful flowers" was read
by II. H. Redkey; who was a prisoner
over 10 months in rebel prisons. Inter-
esting addresses were made by Capt.
Gardner and H. d. Davis which seemed
to touch the sympathy OF all present.
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speaker Of the day, Of Athens, Ohio, was
brought in and seated on the stand amid

speaker Of the day, OF Athens, Ohio, was
brought in and seated on the stand amid
flowers and festoons Of many appropriate
designs. Around him sat the ministers
Of the town and officers of the G.. A. r.,
who conducted the services preceding
Mr.. Jewett's address. After short serv.
ices by the G. A. II. Post and an anthem,
entitled "Father, o Hear U.s." played by
the Greenfield Brass Band, Mr.. Jewett
was introduced. His words were we'll
chosen, and elected many fine points re-
lating to the late unpleasantness, and
alluded with great feeling to the hero
ism of the private soldiers and their gal
lent officers, who lost their lives in the
great war and whose graves their living
comrades had now assembled to deco
rate with beautiful flowers. His remarks
were brief but to the point and very fit
ting to the occasion. After the speech
the procession formed in front of City
Hall, headed by the Greenfield Band
and squad of the Sons of Veterans with
muskets. Following came the G. A. r.
Post, Sons Of Veterans, Ladies' Relief
Corps and long line OF the decorating
children. The procession was the long
est Of the kind ever seen in this place.
The line Of march was first to the old
cemetery on the east side Of town. After
the services there the procession again
formed, fully two squares long, and
marched to the new cemetery, where the
solemn proceedings were again COM
menced, but were interrupted by rain
and the decoration services were cut
short. The rain fell heavily, but lasted
only few minutes, but long enough to
greatly mar the exercises, although no
graves were missed by the committee.
The services throughout were a success,
and plainly shows that the interest in
remembering the dead comrades is not
decreasing.
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The State OF New York has sixty
counties and thirty cities. Thirty.four
counties have no cities within their
limits at all.
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King Humbert's Palace in Rome, the
Quirinal, contains 1000 rooms. only l2b
OF which are occupied by the King and
his household.
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