Putnam patriot., 1908-06-05
Memorial Day Observanees.
Honoring the Dead Veterans.

press tne ieetnx> oi the AileftcAn ks>o- pie to keep in memory the fame of the men who gave their lives that the na- ton should not perish. Col. Ingersoll, in Memorial Address at Indianapolis, many years ago, uttered words, how often quoted, can never queneh the fire of their true eloaaencea
 ssThese heroes are dead. They died for lis. They are no more. They sleep in the land which they made free careless alike of the sunshine and the storm. each i'll hts window less palace of rest. Earth may run red with other wars--they are al peace. In the midst of the conflict, in the tumult of battle, they found the serenity of death. l have but one >entimentf or soldiers liv- ing or dead-cheers for the living, tears for the dead.
 Of one thing the Veterans of the Civil War are assured, and tsa. Is, Us time diminishes their ranks and aims many important National events, their patri- otism and conservation to their eoun- try's salvation deepens the love of the people. This k made manifest through the watchful care of the government that their needs are supplied as their strength diminishes by age and by cir. cnmstanees; and by the devotion and gratitude Of the people to make the living Veterans realize that what they did to preserve their country in it's hour of peril, continues to deepen as their ranks diminish, and 10 cherish in deep- est reverence the memories of those who have passed to their rest.
 Memorial Day Is not only honored by the aged who were witnesses of the dread terrible struggle that cost the young manhood, but a second and a third generation joyfully participate in the observances that keep in remem- branee the patriotic deeds of the heroic dead. Memorial Day will never fail of being observed while the Republic lasts.
 Everywhere ,houghout the North Memorial Day was marked with the usual solemn obseryanees, which the heavy down-pour oi rain in so large section failed Ia diminish III either number of ardof
 In Putnam and Thompson the pro. grams published were fully and strict ly carried out. Fortunately the heavy rains held of until the observances  were concluded
 In the morning, Rev. F. D. Sargent, with delegation of Veterans, went to Putnam Heights Cemetery and there conducted Memorial services, making an address, after which the graves were decorated.
 The line was formed promptly at G A. k. hall Saturday morning at le o'clock, under command of S. K. Spai- ding, Marshal of the Day, and then marched to the Catholic Cemetery on Providence street, where it was receiv- ed al the gate by Rev. Fr. Van den Noort and large eoncour~e of friends, when the following order of service was carried out:
 Prayer by Rev. Ff. Van den Noort
 Decoration of Graves
 Singing by Choir
 Address by Rev. Fr. Van den Noort The line then reformed and marched back to their hall and was dismissed for dinner.
 The Woman's Relief Corps served dinner to the Veterans In A. Q. Fl. hall al noon, which did them credit At o'clock the line was formed on Union Square, and marched to Grove street cemetery, where the closing ser vices were observed.
 The order of the procession WAS. as follows:
 Platoon of Police
 Marshal, $. K. Spalding
 Aid, A. D. Mcintyre
 Warren Drum Corps A. G. Warner Post, No. 54, C. A. k.
 Floral Gar
 A. G. Warner, w. K. C. Caroline. Scott Harrison Circle, Ladies
 of C. A. k.
 Speaker of the Day and Clergy Town and City Officials and Invited
 Guests in Carriages
 One new and attractive feature Of the procession was company of two score Pages of King Arthur, ranging from 10 to l5 years of age, who acted as an escort to the Cemetery. The services at the Cemetery were the decoration of the soldiers graves al ?. m. Then at the chapel stand the large company assembled, when prayer was made by Rev. J. k. Stub bert.
 An original Hymn, by Mrs. Clara Williams, of this city, was then sung by ihe Pages of King Arthur, with fine effect. The words are as follows: Come and sing, all ye soldiers tried and
 true,
 Let Ills raise chorus clear. Join our ranks as We broadly march
 along
 With hearts that haze no fear. Left and right 'neath the flag we love
 so bright. As ye once marched to the fray. II is nov with saddened hearts we go, For this Is Memorial Day.
 CHORUS Then cheer for the Veterans. sfsl.. .f, Az.