Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

today. A large procession was formed at
the opera house, headed by the Brainard
Union band, marching through the principal
streets to the cemetery, where the graves
were decorated. At the opera house an ora
ton was delivered by Rev. Mr.. "Mailey of
David City.
WEST POINT, Neb.. May 3O.-(Special.)-
Memorial day exercises passed off very
quietly in West Point. d.. S. Crawford post,
Grand Army of the Republic, marched to the
cemetery, escorted by the West Point Cadet
band playing martial music. They were fol-
lowed by the pupils Of the pub
lie schools, mayor and corpora
ton, Sons of Veterans, the fire depart
ment and a large concourse of citizens in
carriages. Large delegations were present
from neighboring towns.
YORK. Neb., May 30.-(Special)-Me-
mortal day was appropriately observed at
York. Most of the schools held exercises,
which consisted Of speeches, etc. At 8 o'clock
a. m. the Grand Army of the Republic deco
rated the east cemetery graves. The main
exercises began at 10 a. m. A procession
formed at the court house square under the
of ]. H. Letter. officer OF the day,
with j. p. Miller, A. w. Writ and d.. Brown
as aides. Those who participated in the pro-
cession were as follows: Company A., Ne
braska National Guards. York drum corPa'
Robert Anderson post, Grand Army or the
Republic, mayor and city council, Ancient
Order OF United Workmen, Modern Woodmen
or America, IyCeuIl LGtBuo u flilt " "
York, High school under Of w. l..
Kirkpatrick, Woman's Relief corps and citi-
zens in carriages. The procession moved to
Greenwood cemetery, where the graves OF
veterans were decorated. At 2 o'clock open
exercises were held in the court house
D1uare. Music, stirring speeches and ritual
istlc services by the Grand Army OF the Re
public were held.
CREIGHTON, Neb., May 3O.-(specill
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day was duly OBJ
served here. An exec lent program was rem
dered at Grand Army of the Republic hall
IT 10 O'Clock, after which 1900 people went
10 the cemetery. The line OF march, under
the supervision Of the Grand Army of the
Republic, was composed Of the various lodges
Of the city and Creighton and Bazile Mills,
bands. Bazile Mills cemetery was visited
this afternoon. Speakers of the day. Rev.
Z. Murphy, Prof. l.. A. ostien and Rev. G..
w. James.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., May 30.-(Special
Telegram Memorial day was appropriately
observed here. Hon. Aaron Wa of Loup
City delivered the address to the Grand
Army, and Mrs, Rosalie Condor Of Pawnee
City to the Relief corps. An immense crowd
of people also assembled at Fort Mcpherson
and observed the day.
HEBRON. Neb,, May SO.-(special Tele-
gram )-R ]. C. Reddlng of York deliv-
cred the memorial address at the First Pres
~byterian church this afternoon, to a crowded
and appreciative audience. He paid a glow
ing tribute to the old soldiers. This morn,
ing at 10 o'clock Morton post No. II marched
in a body to the cemetery and decorated the
graves Of the departed heroes.
GREELEY CENTER, Neb., May 30.-(spe-
cial Telegram Memorial day was observed
here by exercises appropriate to the day.
The parade was composed OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic pest, Greeley cornet
band. Sons and Daughters OF Veterans and
the children OF the public schools. A pro-
gram of music and patriotic recitations
was given. which closed with an address by
Hon. w. H. Conger OF Loup City.
ALBION, Neb.. May ~3o.-(Speclai Tele-
gram.)-Decoration day was observed here. A
very large crowd gathered at the opera house,
where the people were addressed by Hon.
John Peters and other speakers, who paid
appropriate tribute to the memory OF the
dead soldiers. after which the crowd went TO
the cemetery and decked the graves Of the
honored dead with flowers.
CHADRON. Neb., May 30.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The usual Decoration day exer-
clses were observed here today under the
auspices OF the Grand Army of the Republic
and Woman's Relief corps. Hon. W. s.
summers OF Lincoln, as orator OF the day.
delivered a most pleasing and pathetic adj
dress, after which the graves Of The fallen
comrades were decorated.
BLOOMINGTON Neb,, May 30,-fSpeeial.)
Memorial day was duly observed. After
decorating the graves the people listened to a
brief address by Hon. ]. II. Churchill.
WYMORE, Neb., May 3O.-(Special)-Dee-
Grafton day was observed very generally
here. Business houses were closed until
after the exercises were over and a large
crowd Of people was in attendance from the
city and surrounding country. At 10 o'clock
tho procession formed on Main street, headed
by the Knights OF Pythias band, after which
came the school board. followed by scholars
in charge OF teachers. city council. Grand
Army Of the Republic. Woman's Relief corps.
flower girls, Rsynolds' band. Knights and