The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1910-06-02
At Whitestone Battlefield.

Dickey county met to. do reverence to
the memory of the heroes that rest
under the sod on the historic battle
field.
The weather the past few days had
been cold and windy, but the morning
Of the Both broke mild and pleasant and
early teams heavily loaded wended
their way from the valleys and hills to
the designated spot, while all the fore
noon teams and autoes came from far
and near to take q small part in the
tribute of the day.
By actual count there were 127 auto
mobiles on the ground soon after dinner
and conservative estimate was, that
there were 1000 people there at that
time and more orderly and respect
able crowd it would be hard to find.
The train was somewhat late that ar
rived at Merricourt which delayed the
program some, but the exercises began
at about II a. m. led by the Boys
Band of Monango. america" was
sung by the assembled people, next
invocation by Rev. Engel of Monango.
Mrs. Allspaugh then delivered a very
touching recital Of the trials of the en-
listed soldiers and the dear ones that
were left behind and who had to fight
as hard battles many times as the
soldiers at the front. Mrs. Allspaugh
has pleasant and distinct delivery
and was listened to attentively and her
address was heartily applauded.
The address of Prof. Tjadeno of Kuhn
was next and was delivered in a pleas
ing manner. He addressed himself
particularly to the children and sought
to instill in them a greater love for the
sentimental part Of the patriotism Of
our nation i. ~
The recitation of Miss Duval Of
Edgeley was rendered as was the speech
Of Rev. Vogel, who delivered short
talk in the German language and was
heartily applauded. The song given by
the Kuhn school was heartily applauded
md the audience wishing for more of
fhe same sweet strains they rendered
another.
An intermission Of one hour was then
taken for dinner and the grassy, slope
was covered with parties enjoying to
their fullest the good things prepared.
The management was highly compile
mented in the provision that had been
made for the convenience of the people.
Cool sparkling spring water was
supplied in abundance. "A boat was on
the lake and many enjoyed the first
boat ride they had had in years. The
balance Of the recitations given by the
different schools were we'll received,
and then Our Tom Marshall took pos
session Of the original Whitestone that
marked the spot where the battle was
fought forty-seven years ago and more
since and delivered thoughtful and in
spring address. He sought to impress
upon all that it was needful at all times
to guard the sacred heritage of free
dom, that foes were at all times seek
ing how these institutions handed down
to US in purity could only be maintained
in their purity BY vigilance. Mr.. Mar
shall's speech showed deep thought and
was an inspiration to all who were so
fortunate as to hear it,
The last speaker of the day was the
Silver Tongued Jones, states attorney
lof LaMoure county. All who heard him
give his mastery address, speak Of it as
being as good as they had ever heard
and was convincing to all who heard
him that he had thought deeply on. the
topics Of the day and had way of tell
ing others how things should be done to
make our nation still greater.
The address by Prof. o. G. Libby Of
Grand Forks was scholarly effort and
was most pleasing, dealing as it did
with our earliest history. He traced
the migrations Of the different bands
Of Indians from the year 1000 to the
present. and his talk was most instruc.
tive and interesting to all present.
The reading Of Miss Helen Dean was
given in her pleasing manner. and
though this was the last on the pro-
gram she was listened to attentively.
The vast audience were then dis
persed with the good old refrain 'sGod
be with US till we meet again. = !
laSS "a suggestion was made by Mr.. Mar
shall that funds be secured to have
some permanent buildings erected on
the grounds and an old soldier employed
lto care for the grounds is along the
right line: and we hope to see it carried
out inS the near future. There Iis not
another spot in the comfy that could
be fitted up % make % handsome q
park q this place, and It could be made
the annual gathering place every Deco
ration Day for the I'D soldiers and their
friends ]. X s. A
The most pleasing partof the gather.
ing was the absence of any loud 81! an.
gentlemanly talk, ma whils = lev
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