The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-31
Other Indiana observance..

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day was I'M
and w. r. c., in which the /. O.. o. F.
and I. o. r. M. three Sunday-schools
and the citizens generally Joined. The ex-
Guided the unveiling of a fine monument
erected by private subscription, but owing
TO the inability TO get a speaker for the oc-
casion the unveiling was postponed until
June 25.
GREENwooD.-Rain could not check the
ardor OF the citizens. and the Decoration
day programme was completed as planned.
There was a parade of the Grand Army
and kindred organizations, and the graves
in the cemeteries were decorated. The Rev.
Mr.. Lands delivered the address. The To-
cal Odd Fellows also held their Memorial
services and decorated the graves of their
dead, the address being by the Rev. Mr..
Westhafer. of Morristown.
FRANKLIN-A heavy rain prevented the
Decoration day programme being fully
carried out. The principal features of the
parade, for which elaborate preparations
were made. had to be abandoned. Me-
mortal services were held at the ceme-
terry. In the afternoon a largely attended
meeting was held at the courthouse. where
the principal address was delivered by
Charles Remy, of Indianapolis.
COLUMBIA CITY.-Soldiers of the civil
and Spanish wars, school children and the
citizens in general participated in the days
exercises. The pupils Of the public schools
preceded George W. Slough Post. G. A. r.,
in the morning parade to the cemeteries.
where the graves were decorated. The
Rev. F.. W.. Hart and Benton e. Gates, a
local attorney. made the addresses, which
were heard by a large crowd.
PENDLETON. - Rain interfered with
Decoration day exercises here. The veter-
ans of Major Henry Post, g.. A: r., head
ed by the Pendleton band and followed by
the Y; R. K. Of p, marched to Methodist
lis, delivered a stirring, patriotic address.
The town was gaily decorated with flags
and bunting. but a drizzling rain all day
prevented the usual crowds.
MUNCIE-Despite unfavorable weather
Memorial day was appropriately observed.
Al 1 o'clock a parade OF all military and
civic organizations was formed and pro-
ceeded to Beech Grove Cemetery. Mayor
Sheriff. presided over the exercises there.
The principal address was by the Rev. q.
/. KERN, pastor of the First Universalist
Church of this city. r.. T.. Georgia was
marshal of the day.
SPICELAND.-R. s. Hunter, of New Cas-
tie, delivered a memorial address In the
Methodist Church. The ceremonies were
entirely in charge of the citizens instead OF
charge. Carriages were provided TO con-
vey the old soldiers from the church to the
cemeteries, where the soldiers graves were
decorated. The continuous rain kept many
at home.
wINAMAC.-Local civil and Spanish
war soldiers and two ex-ConfederateS, the
! civic societies and the school children par
ticipated in the parade and other exer-
cises incident to Decoration day. The chill
dren sang patriotic songs while the graves
| were being decorated. The attendance was
very large, though the day was Cloudy ana
cold.
MONTICELLO.-Rain interfered some
what with the Decoration day exercises
here. but the programme was carried out
almost without change. The address of the
day was delivered by Judge Rabb, of Will
Transport, in the opera house. Adjt. Gen.
| John r. Ward also participated by read
ing General Logan's address.
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g-amme prepared by the local G.. A. r.
post for Decoration day was spoiled by
rain. The address of the day, however.
was delivered by Daniel w, Storms. secre-
tary of state, in the courthouse before an
audience which taxed the capacity of the
room.
JEFFERSONVILLE. - Decoration day
was appropriately observed. The members
graves of their deceased comrades in the
morning, and In the afternoon held serv-
ices at the. armory. All public business
was suspended.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day was
observed in the usual manner by Post 81,
c.. A. r. The graves of soldiers were deco
rated and the address was by j. w. Loder;
and nearly all citizens took part in the
exercises.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day was observed
here, though the rain interfered some with
the ARRANGEMENTS. The address of the day
was made by Major Charles w. Lee, of
Vevay, to an audience that filled the OPP
era house.
GOSHEN.-Rain caused the Memorial
day exercises TO be held in the opera
house instead of at the cemetery. The Rev.
| lanes B.. Fitzpatrick, of st. Johns Cath
Ole Church, until recently of Ft. Wayne,
delivered an eloquent address.
RICHMOND, nd, May 30-Memorial
day was well observed In Richmond. The
graves were decorated In the morning. In
the afternoon exercises were held at the
Gennett Theater. John b. Elan, Of Indian
apolis, was the orator.
observation-disclosures Post, No. IS, G.
~. r., observed Decoration day by march
ing to the City Cemetery and decorating
the graves OF the deceased members of the
post. Isaac Carter delivered the address.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS day was APP
propriately celebrated here. There was a
/ general suspension of business.