The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-06
Memorial Exercises

their lives that the nation might
live.
Nearly every house in the city flew
the stars and stripes at half mast in
honor Of the departed heroes and
many of the downtown places of
business were also decorated in bum
ting and flags. The show windows
of several stores were arranged in a
patriotic manner. In the stores of
L. J. Dickinson & Son and Mcdonald
& Pomroy the windows contained
guns, swords, sabres, belts, etc., from
the battle fields of several wars and
were arranged so attractively that it
was impossible for person to pass
without spending a few minutes in
studying the changes in the imple-
ments Of war. The Merchants Nation
al bank building was among those
attractively decorated.
The program at the Armory open
ed with selection by the Dickinson
Military orchestra, which was fol
lowed by the invocation by Rev. w.
J. Brown, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church. Mayor G. M. Frye
had charge of the exercises in the
Armory and introduced Attorney w.
c. Crawford as the first speaker of
the day.
Mr.. Crawford said that it was most
fitting that the people should assem-
BILE each year for the purpose of COM
memorating the deeds of the depart
ed heroes and to decorate the graves
of the men who died to save the ma
ton; to commemorate that spirit of
patriotism which compelled the men
of this republic to fight for the right,
as they saw it, whether they followed
Grant or Lee; that grand spirit of
patriotism that caused each man, to
think for himself; the lawyer to
leave his profession, the doctor his
practice and the farmer his plow to
go to the front and fight for the pur-
pose of settling forever the question
of the state VS.. the nation. Then,
after the terrible war where brother
fought brother, to think that the
doctor should return to his patient,
the lawyer to his client and the far
mer to his plow, each to be as true
and noble citizen as before, is cer-
tainly worthy of commemoration.
In speaking of effects of the war,
Mr.. Crawford told of the conditions
in the middle and border states.
where the war, was carried on, and
how after the war the good and no.
BILE citizens, whose property was prac-
tically laid waste, commenced at once
to pick up the pieces and to live in
perfect peace. This shows the true
spirit of patriotism in the country
where there is no north, south, east
or west. All countries have learned
what a government Of the people and
by the people means. On these prin-
ciples we are successful and, by the
proper observance of this day, future
generations may be filled with the
patriotism expressed in the verse
'tIn the beauty of the lilies,
Christ was born across the sea,
With the glory in His bosom
That transfigures you and me,
AS He died to make men holy,
Let us die to make men free"
A male quartet, composed of
Messrs. J. v. Jessen, w. ]. Brown,
Jay Reed and ]. L. Hughes, rendered
the beautiful song, Brave Heart,
Sleep On"
Attorney F. M. Baker was the Sec
ond speaker and his address was de-
livered in forcible manner. In the
first place he said he was glad to
see the members of Company K and
so many ladies and children present
but was sorry so few of the meE
we're in attendance. Memorial day
is not set apart to mourn the death
of departed heroes but to pay tri-
butte to their noble deeds and imbibe
the spirit of patriotism for ourselves
and children. Mr. Baker gave sever
al beautiful definitions of patriotism,
one being "that same love for coun-
try as the mothers love for her son"
He told of spending some time in the
southern states and of attending
Memorial day exercises in one Of the
southern cities ten years ago. In the
morning he saw trainloads of people
go to the cemeteries to decorate the
graves where many soldiers rested,
and all of the exercises of the day
were carried out with the same pa
triotic spirit. His story Of the south
ern battle fields was very interesting.
The people from all parts of the
country are welcome in the southern
states and the sons Of the South like
to talk of the battles in which their
fathers fought. Grand are the deeds
but grander still is the result.
Once year we SnOulQ assemble 10
pay the tribute every one owes to
the soldiers; to assist in the patrio-
tic work and set an example of pa
triotism.
In closing Mr.. Baker said lit is i'm
possible to set the example of patrio-
tism without the proper observance
Of every holiday. Let us all go out
and garland the graves of the heroes
who preserved for us this country,
their memorial"
After the second selection by the
quartet, Supt. Berg was presented by
the mayor. He heartily seconded
Mr.. Bakers remarks, being pleased
by the presence Of so many ladies
and children and regretting the abb
sence of the men.
!. Mr.. Berg's address was a purely
patriotic speech, delivered in a most
pleasing manner, and acknowledged as
the best and most, scholarly memorial
address ever given in the city. To at;
tempt to give a part Of the address would
spoil the whole thing and do an injustice
Z to- the author and we will simply say
!, that those who failed to attend the ~exer.