The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-05-31

Professor Hamilton, were IN the procession.
The rain prevented outdoor speaking. and
were unable to hear the address,
which was delivered by Department COM
mander j. ID. Chead!e. The procession and
attendance was tho largest ever seen here.
Comrade Cheadle's address was n graphic
description of the benefits conferred upon
the common people by the victories OF the
Union veterans. and an eloquent ap-
peal for complete recognition VI these re-
suits by the government.
Memorial Address by e. II. Vest.
srecini 10 the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind, May 81.-Memorial day
was appropriately observed to-day. In &C.
cordance with Mayor Wagner's proclama-
tIon. supplemented by that of Post Com
Senior, there was q gener-
nj suspension of business this after.
noon, and Union flags. small and
great. were displayed throughout the city.
The procession was formed at the court
Springdale Cemetery. At the cemetery
prayer was offered by Rev. A. Kingsley
Glover, rector of Christ Church. A patriotic
address was made by Post Commander
John w. Senior, q salute to the dead was
tired by the Grand Army of the Republo
and then followed the strewlng OF flowers.
The memorial address was delivered by
K. Vest.
Grafton by Smiley n. Chambers.
Special 10 IL Indianapolis Journal. 80
GREENFIELD. Ind, May 30.-The business
houses were all closed to-day. and there
was a large numbe in attendance at the
exercises. which were held IN the Masonic
Hall. The Grafton was delivered by Hon.
Smiley n. Chambers, of Indianapolis, who
made a stirring speech. An original poem
was read by Mrs. William Penn Bidgood.
Music was furnished by a male sextet.
with Miss Winnie Wood as Organlst. After
the speaking. the procession. headed by the
hand. with the Greenfield Light Infantry.
Woman's Relief Corps; children with
wreaths, the q. A. R.. and citizens on foot
and IN carriages. marched to the two Gem
where the graves were decorated.
Hon. William Owen Was There.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON. Ind. May 9o.-Factories and
business houses shut down for Decoration
day. Private houses and public buildings
were gaiiy decorated with the national
colors. The exercises were under the man.
agement of Major May Post. G. A. X.
The parade was the largest eyer
made their first public appearance.
The Federation of Labor. two thousand
strong. turned out to honor the heroes.
Hon. William Owen. of LoganspOrt. Com
missioner of Immigration, reached this
city 1T noon and was the orator of the day.
Tonight Mr.. Owen was entertained by the
Press Club at q public reception for the
visitor.
Decoration Day at Winchester.
epeciai Ia rhe Indianapolis Journal.
WINCHESTER. Ind. May So.-Rev. Horace
G. Ogden, of Danville. Ind. chaplain of
the Indiana Sons of Veterans. delivered
the memorial sermon to the old veterans.
Sons of Veterans and general public here
yesterday. To-day was one of the bright
eat Decoration laws in the history of the
city. From the public schools fOrty-fOur
boys and girls. zach to represent one state.
came with flowers and placed them on a
monument to the dead. AT the conclusion
nil knelt. and their childish voices joined
IN singing columbia" The address was
by Major Ostrander. of Richmond.
Flowers for the Dead.
srectnl 70 ihc Inalanapo;ts Jonrna.
CICERO. Ind. May 30. -Business was sus-
pended to-day. and the business houses
and residences of the town were dec
NcaIly b"o pOoPAO
were in attendance ut the exercises
held in the school-house grove under the
of the 6. A.. r; post. Speeches
were made by Capt. William Neal. Rev.
Beall and Rev. L. Davis. The crowd
formed into line. headed by the StrawtOwn
hand, and marched to the cemetery, west
OF town. where many of the soldiers lie
sleeping @. and their graves were strewn with
wreaths of evergreen and flowers.
Where Colonel Walker Spoke.
Special 10 the indianapolis journal.
MUNCIE. Ind. May SO.-Decoration day
was well observed in Muncie. The city
was flying with national cOlors. and
several hundred were in the line
of march. The g. A. R.. w. r. c.. S. of ".
knights OF Father Mathew, Junior Order of
American Mechanics and other orders took
part, together with severalhundred school
children. The principal addresses were
made by Judge Bundy, of New Castle. and
Col. i. y. Walker. of Indianapolis. Col.
Walkers address was one of the most
pleasing ever made In this city.
Exercises at Marshall.
Special to the indianapolis Jonr lal.
MARSHALL, ILL.,. May SO.-Memorial day
was observed in the usual impressive style
in Marshall, The memorial sermon was
preached yesterday morning by Rev. j. w.
Miller. The decoration services this year
were turned over entirely to the Sons of
Veterans tor the first time. Accompanied by
the g. A. X. post. they marched tothe Cath
Ollie cemetery and decorated the graves
there in the morning. Elder W. W. Jacobs.
of Kansas, ILL.,, delivered the address in
the afternoon. after which the rest of the
graves were decorated.
At the Home of Jen. G. Davis Post.
srecial 10 the Indisnapois Journa'.
VISCENNEs. Ind. May 3o.-The memorial
services hold here to-day were the most
successful ever witnessed in Vincennes.
The crowd was tremendous. The process
sion, in which JEFF. C.. DAVIS Post, No. IS,
Hon. Patrick Breen commander. took part,
was q large and imposing one. At the
cemetery Hon. +. b. Posey. of Petersburg.
delivered the Grafton of the day. Father
McCade. pastor at the Cathedral, spoke at
the Catholic cemetery.
Addressed by Il. w. Baker.
Special to the Indian npolis Jour- al.
CASEY. H.. May 30.-Decorations were
never in more profusion than here to-day.
Sanford's O~pera-house would not hold half
the people who assembled this afternoon
under the direction OF g. A. X. Monroe