The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-10-22
Celebration at Knightsville

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Celebration at Knightsvilie.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
KNIGHTsvILLE, Ind, Der. 2l.-Columbus
day was appropriately celebrated here in
the NJ. Z. Church. About three hundred
schools hildren. each carrying a small flag,
paraded tho principal streets, which were
decorated with the national c0lOrs. The
school children have raised funds enough
to procure two large flags which will In
future float from the buildings in this
place.
Two Thousand Schools Children In Line.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
LoGANsPoRT. Ind. Oct 21.-The celebra-
ton OF Columbia day in this city was q
grand success, two Thousand school-chil.
dren from ell the schools uniting In the pa
rade, each carrying flag banner. Many
were gaily attired in the national colors.
The parade ended at the rink. where ap-
propriate services were conducted. The
city was profusely decorated.
Speeches ut Both School-Houses
Special to the the Indianapolis Journal
RUsHvILLE. Ind, Oct 2l.-Columbusd ay
was observed by appropriate ceremonies
In the morning fine flag was raised at the
school house in the First ward. and a good
speech by j. NJ. Stevens, while at the
Second. ard school.house DR.. j. III. Ford
made an interesting talk. Tonight at the
Opera-house exercises by the scho0
children were held.
Great Noise at Batesvilie.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BATEsvILLE, Ind, Oct 2l.-Columbus
day was celebrated here with appropriate
exercises. One thousand school children
each carrying a flag. headed by two bands
and handsomely decorated float contain
ing Columbu and his gallant band of dis
ooverers paraded the streets during thu
ringing of bells, blowing of factory
whistles and the firing of cannon.
Exercises In All the Schools
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DANvILLE. ILL.,. Got. 21.-Columbus day
was generally observed in this city. Ad
dresses were delivered in all the publ,
schools. There was large procession IL
the afternoon. consisting of G. X. A.. A. o
II. and the German Order of Foresters. to-
gether with the school children OF st. Pat
rick'A and ST. Joseph's schools.
The Muncae Celebration.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNcrE. Ind. Oct. 2.-Columbus da,
was celebrated by Muncie school-childreI
in loyal manner. At $50 o'clock th
$500 children rallied around the flag pole
In each OF the several sohool.y ards ant
assisted In raising new flags. The city wa
appropriately decorated and the day wa
observed as holiday.
Exercises I'm the League PARK.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Oct. 2l.-Columbu
day was fttipgly observed here by churc
services and q monster parade of Catholi
societies in the afternoon. Over 500
people were in line with banners and flags
headed by bands. They paraded to tn
League Pork. where, appropriate speeche
were made. -,
Fisgs Hoisted I'm Piatt County.
SPECIAL to the Indianapolis Journal.
MONTICELLO, ILL.,, Oct. 2l.-Columbiad a
was observed throughout Piatt county b.
the public schools. An appropriate patr
otto programme was rendered, IN whic
the old soldiers took part and hoisted tn
stars and stripes over all the schOol.house
in the county.
Observed In Shelbyville
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SHELBYvILLE, Ind. Oct 2l.-Columbia,
day was appropriately observed here. Tn
schools were dismissed and the Chlldre
marched to the Baptist Church, where til
programme was rendered. The addresse
of Judge Hackney and Rev. Farr wer
eloquent and full of patriotism.
School Parade ut Farmland.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
FARMLAND. Ind. Oct. 2l.-Columbue da
was celebrated here. At 1870 to-day Their
was parade. in which public schools an,
G. A. II. took part. Every church bell wa
ringing and every factory whistle BLOWN
70 remind the city when Columbus landed