The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY.

All the business houses were decor a.
ted with flags and the national colors
we're seen everywhere. The procession
formed on Sixth street, with the
Knights OF Pythias il uniform, the
aower girls, the Sons OF Veterans and
the G. 4. r. The K. P.'s and the lit
tie flower girls broke ranks and the
5. of VS. and the G. Ar. Post
marched through. alter which they fell
into line. followed by long line of
citizens in carriages, aGd On horse
back. The procession was the long
est that has ever gone to the cemetery
for a memorial service. The G. 4. r.
and S. of VS. dismounted at the gate
reversed arms TO the mufIied drum,
and marched to the soldiers lot
where the cemetery ritual of the Grand
Army of the Republic was read. The
| graves were then decorated with flow
er5 and salute fired by the Sons of
Veterans.
The soldiers who are buried in this
| lot are Newton Holt, md Lieutenant.
60. l., 1st Mass: James Wogansen.
Il brother OF Wogan Jansen Coli,
22nd Wisconsin: Dr.. Wm. Keydell.
90. 3. 18th Kan. Cavalry; Abraham
J ones, Co. T. .1s3rG Ohio. After the
! ceremonies a. the soldiers lot, they
| marched to the graves OF all old sol
diers who are buried u. the cemetery,
| decorated the graves and fired a sa
lutte. Other soldiers who are buried
there are Geo. w. Fulton, Capt. Co. E
2lst Mass: \. c. Leonard, Co. a,
10TH Mass: Geo. S. Shaw, Co. d.
| 96th HIS: j. W. Ebersole. Co. F. 10Th
Ohio: Jacob Lewis, Co. c, Hist Penn.
| Upon returning TO town. lunch was
served in the tent. The G. \. r. Post.
the S. OF VS. and the K. P.'s met at
the @. \. +. hall at 30 and marched
TO the church. At the door. they were
me- By the Junior Epworth League.
with flowers, and q bouquet was pinned
on the Grand Army men. a touching
address was made on behalf of the
League by Rev. Cummings, and this
little ceremony by the League was
greatly appreciated. The church was
tastefully decorated with flowers, flags,
and bunting. Commander E. y. n o.
BILE presided in his usual digniied
manner. Excellent music was rem
dered by the Andrews quartette. Their
music is excellent and gives great
pleasure to everyone, and they ase al
ways willing to help in everything:
they We're assisted by Messrs Alexan-
der, Lyman and StapletOn. Rev p.
Cummings made an address which was
followed by music, after which Miss
Belle Mattingly delivered an Grafton
which greatly pleased everyone. Mr..
Robert McCanse gave the list OF old
soldiers in the @. x. r. Post here.
He promised last year to prepare a
history of each member, but said that
ne had been too busy to do this. Mr..
McCanse paid a tribute 20 VIM. Craig
who has lately died. After a song by
the quartet the ceremonies were closed
tire program for the day was in the
hands of the Sons of Veterans. They
certainly are to be congratulated on
the successful manner in which this
sweet day of sentiment was observed
in Kinsley. During all the cerenon-
les there was a feeling of anxiety for
the brave boys who are marching TO
the front today to defend our country.
AS We think of them there comes a
Tightening in the throat. and tears
will steal into the eyes, and an invol-
untary prayer goes up, that when Me
mortal Day rolls around again, there
will be no more names added to
1.-THE severed band
That take their sleep toghther,
While the year comes with it's flowers,
To deck their graves;
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Scarborough'w will be delighted to learn
thrt they have arrived in Kinsley for
a few days visit.
Mrs. Eugene Morse entertained heE
singing class last Saturday afternoon
at her home. a pleasant, social time
WAS enjoyed, after which ice cream and
cake were served. Mrs. Morse's class
has done good, energetic work and
given general satisfaction.
A fellow by the name of Davis, who
mas been .Tns3i nCp a iOI MT hers, left very