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parajed the principal streets and marched to
the cemetery, where the graves Of the old
soldiers were decorated.
BENKELMAN. Neb. May 30-(Special
Telegram Elaborate preparations had been
made by the old soldiers and citizens here
for the observance of Decoration day, but
owing to the rain which fell throughout the
entire day the program was condensed.
However, the rain will make the day more
memorial.
FAIRMONT, Neb., May 3O.-(Special Tel
egram.) )-Fairmont observed Memorial day
with patriotic enthusiasm. Early in the
day the streets were cowded with people
At a. m. the procession formed in front
of the Grand Army of the Republic hall
composed of Grand Army of the Republic,
Woman's Relief corps, Sons of Veterans
and other civic orders, West Blue and
Farmont bands. Wagons with school chill
dren followed. The procession went to the
cemetery, where the ritual exercises of the
Grand Army of the Republic occurred and
the graves of the soldiers covered with
flowers. At p. IN. Hon. C. S. Miller Of
this city delivered the address
LEIGH. Neb., May 30.-(Special Tele
gram )-Decoration day was appropriately
observed in Leigh. All the people in the
country round about were in town together,
with large numbers of visitors from neigh
boring towns. The Creston Grand Army of
the Republic post attended in a body, to-
gether with a large delegation of citizens.
l.. st. Clair of Madison delivering the ad
dress. large procession was formed of
the Grand Army of the Republic. Woman's
Relief corps, Sons Of Veterans and the civic
societies of the town and marched to the
cemetery, when the graves of the heroes
and others who have gone before were pro-
fusely decorated with flowers.
HARVARD, Neb., May 0-(Special.) THE
Memorial services passed quietly, with the
usual exercises. Hon. John A. Ehrhart, jr,
vice department commander of Norfolk, de-
livered the address, followed by music and
the large procession to the cemetery, led by
the Harvard Cornet band and drum corps.
FREMONT, May 30.-(Specal Memorial
day was very generally observed here. There
was a large turnout from the country. Flags
were displayed on all public buildings, and
nearly all the business houses were dec
Grated with flags and bunting. The parade
was formed at 10 o'clock, J. c. Lee acting
as marshal and A. " Hull as assistant.
! NAL school in line and thirty-two children
from the Orphans home. The school chill
dren attracted considerable attention. There
were over 500 Of them in line, each carrying
| flag. At the close of the parade the usual
| public exercises we're held at Loves opera
| house. which was packed. In the afternoon
| the post of the Grand Army OF the Republic
| and the other patriotic societies marched to
Ridge cemetery and decorated the graves OF
| the soldiers. The floral decorations were very
tasteful, and no soldiers grave, no matter
| how obscure and unimportant the occupant
may have been, was forgotten.
| WISNER, Neb., May 30.-(Special)- )-This
| has been a gala day in Wisner. The rain OF
last night refreshed vegetable and animal
| life and filled the people with a spirit OF
| celebration. AS a consequence many OF the
| business buildings were decorated with bunt-
| ing and numerous flags were unfurled to the
| balmy air, The largest number Of people
congregated to observe the day ever seen
| in town on a similar occasion. The opera
| house was unequal to the demand for seats
by those who attended the indoor exercises
The memorial address was delivered by Hon
e. K. Valentine of West Point.
| ORLEANS, Neb., May 30.-(Special Tele
am.)-Decoration day exercises were moi
| largely attended on account of rain, bu
patriotic sentiment was not wanting. Cap
tain Culver of Milford and Mrs. Nellie
Bicerdson of Lincoln were the speakers. A
public reception was rendered them a
| Masonic hall tonight.
NORTH BEND, Neb., May 3O.-(Specia
| Telegram m.)-Decoration day was duly oh
served here. The opera house was packed
| Each state was represented by a young CIR
dressed in white, who, with a few words, de
posted wreath on mound made to repre-
sent a grave of the unknown dead. EXer
cises at the cemetery had to be partly post
| poned on account of the rain.
| VALENTINE, Neb, May 30.-(Special Tel
egram.) )-Early this morning transportation
was sent over from Fort Niobrara, whicl
took back to the fort members of the Crane
Army Of the Republic post. the Woman
Relief corps, the school children and man.
others. On arrival near the cemetery the,
were met by Colonel Townsend and his en-
tire command, consisting of five companie
of the Twelfth and two companies of tn
Eighth infantry, and preceded by the regi
mental band marched to the cemetery, wher
flowers were strewn, but other exercises wer
cut short on account of rain. At o'clocl
in the afternoon people congregated at tn
court house here and were addressed b.
Major j. A. Scamahorn of Gordon.
KEARNEY, Neb., May 3O.-(Special Tele
gramO-On account Of the rain last nigh
and most all day today, Decoration day ha
not been observed as it otherwise would hav
been. There were, however, probably so
people at the cemetery, and the graves wer
appropriately and profusely decorated. Th
exercises this afternoon were held in tn
armory under the auspices Of the Grand Arm
of the Republic posts, and Major |. A. Ar
mold acted as master of ceremonies. Ad
dresses were made by ex-senator Black an,
Hon. Norris Brown. This evening Unio
Veteran Legion No. 1876 held memorial ex
ercises in the city hail. Colonel ]. L. Brow
presiding. Two vacant chairs were dedi
Gated and the address was made by Hon
Barmeter of Denver.
TECUMSEH, Neb., May 30.-(Special Tele
gram)-The Grand Army people and citi
zens generally turned out to assist in tn
proper Memorial day services here. Tn
graves OF the old soldiers were Handsomely
decorated in the Tecumseh cemetery wit
beautiful floral offerings.
| INDIANOLA, Neb., May 30.-(Special Tel
egram.) Rev o. X. Bebee of Minden, de
partment chaplain, delivered the memoria
sermon in the Congregational church Sunday
Captain II. II. Benson of McCook was tn
orator Of the day at the opera house thi
afternoon. The house was well filled. Tn
outdoor exercises were modified on account @
the rain. After the exercises the post drov
to the cemetery and decorated the graves.
FAIRBURY, Neb., May 30.-(Specal Tele
gram.)-There was a large attendance at tn
, memorial ceremonies, although the parad
was cut short by the rain Attorney Genera
Churchill delivered the grafton. The exeI
cises were conducted by Russell post, Gran
Army Of the Republic The Womens Relic
I corps, Sons of Veterans, and company D. Sec
ond regiment, participating.
MCOOK, Neb., May 30.-(Special Telt
! gram.)-Ahe continued heavy rain here tC
day compelled the committee having in charg
the exercises for Memorial day to postpon
the observance Of the day. The entire pre-
e gram as arranged for today will be carrie
! out Sunday afternoon.
j WAHOO, Neb., May 30.-(Special Telt
gram.l-Decoration day was appropriately oil
served here the different orders of the cit
: taking part. parade was given in the aftel
! noon, followed by an oratlon at the oper
house by Rev. NJ. Place Rain prevented
E majority Of the people visiting the cemeteries
but the graves had been decorated in Ii