Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-31

Impressive Ceremonies at the Un.
yelling on Memorial Day
Services Elsewhere.
The Day Generally Observed Thru
out the State Decoration Of
the Graves.
Special to Times-Republican.
Fort Dodge, May Decoration day
in Fort Dodge was made memorable
by a celebration such as has never
been witnessed In the city. Aside s.ca.
a very entertaining program, the un-
yelling Of a handsome monument dedi-
war, was a feature Of the day. The site
selected for the monument is on an
point overlooking the south
and eastern portions of the cemetery.
1t faces the east and Is life-size
statue, representing soldier with gun
at parade rest The presentation
speech was made by Hon. S. T. Meser-
vey, of this city. and the response by
Commander3J. w. Donald, OF the local
G.. "A. r. post. The unwilling was by
Miss Myrtle Donald. daughter of the
commander, while the band played an
appropriate air. The reading OF the
roll of honor occupied a longer period
of time this year than on any previous
occasion, and as the band Of veterans
becomes smaller in number each year.
the surviving members grow more
dear The weather was ideal and the
crowd unusually large, the condition of
the roads in the country proving too
great a temptation for large numbers
of the farmers to participate.
Belle Tlaine Dedicates Monument.
Special to Times Republican.
Belle Plaine, May 81. Yesterday,
afternoon the members Of John B. Han
cox Post No. 314, G. "A. r., assisted by
the Woman's Relief Corps and the citi-
szens of Belle PLANE and vicinity, dedi-
Gated beautiful monument in COM
memoration of the heroic services of
the dead and living soldiers of the late
rebellion and the Spanish-American
war with appropriate services. The
day was all that could be desired for
such an occasion, except that 1t was
too hot for aged and grizzled veterans
to march from the city to- Oak Hill
cemetery. where the monument is
placed, with comfort. Following the
dedicatory services the w. r. c., as
sisted by the school children, decorated
the graves of all veterans of the late
war, their wives and mothers who have
a resting place therein. Rev. j. t. Grip
pen delivered the principal address. fol-
lowed by Rev. Nathaniel Pye in an adj
dress on the heroic services of the boys
who found last resting place in south
ern soil, away from home and friends.
The monument is not 50 imposing as
some, but it is fine design and a Well
executed piece OF work, standing thir-
lSteen feet above the brick foundation
and surmounted by the figure Of a pri-
l8vate soldier at parade rest. Its cost
was $500 and Belle Plaine people con-
slider the money well spent, and are
justly proud of our soldier monument.
The Day ut Srinnell.
Special to Times-Republican.
Grinnell, May Decoration day was
observed by the Grand Army, w. r. c.,
and Ladies of the G. A. r. The process
sion was escorted by Company X. i. N.
c., Capt. K. S. Walker in command.
The company showed the effects of
painstaking care in its drill as the
members went thru their erolutions
with the precision of veterans. Spauld-
| ing's band led the column. and played
several dirges ard other inspiriting
| air. The band looked we'll in its new
uniform. consisting OF scarlet coat and
leap and white trousers. The band con-
sists of twenty pieces, and under the ef-
ticient training of the leader. Albert
Case, is equal to any band Grinnell has
produced in many years. The drum
lmajor is Mr.. Nandernydis. After
| the graves were decorated, all re-
paired to the monument, where, after
prayer by the chaplain, w. w. Sargent
| the monument was decorated with fow-
ers and evergreens by the ladies of the
4 w. r. G. and Ladies of the G. A. r. a
salute by Company X was followed by
\ the reading of a patriotic poem by Mrs
\ L. II. Barnes. Rev. In. Busby, the or
ator of the day prcfaced his remarks. by
reading Lincoln'a Gettysburg speech
'rhe address was full of patritsm and
loyalty to country. The loyalty shown
by the heroes OF the revoiutlon inspired
1.-THE young men OF 1912. as their deeds
We're the source of the patriotism of 1861
4 He told Of Leonidas and the 300 who
died at Thermopylea in defending the
pass against the Persian hosts, aud rs
1.-THE Spartans were in the habit of re-
3kpairing to the place of their devotion t.
country, to commemorate their deeds
keeping the memory fresh, Sparta wa:
renowned for its loyalty to country
4 Even so the meetings on May 80 hat
kept the valor of the soldiers Of 1861
fresh in mind, and the result was seer
in 1898 when men rushed to the places o
Ienlistment faster than they could be en-
rolled.
AT Eldora.
Special to Times Republican.
i Eldora, May 31.-Memorial exercise!
There We're attended by large con
course Of people. A fine program wa
sIlcarried out. The address of Rev. Stan
Hey was one of the best ever delivered
here. The graves Of all comrades wer,
beautifully and touchirsly decorated
4 The cemetery never looked so beautiful
No grave was neglected and almos
4 every one bore evidence OF ministerin,
hands and remembering hearts. TIL,
\ day was appropriately observed thru
out, there being no dances or riotou
4 sport or conduct.
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