Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-01

The observance Of Memorial day in
Waterville was very successful, not
only in the matter Of perfect weather
conditions, but in the general interest
shown Throngs lined the streets and
followed the procession to the Cemetery
and back to Monument park in the
afternoon, thence to the Opera house to
listen to . stirring grafton by Rev.
Frank L. Phalen.
It was a long day for the veterans,
but things were made az comfortable
for them as was possible. A sad re-
minder Of the passing Of time was the
fact that for the first time since the OBJ
servance Of the day in Waterville, the
veterans entrusted to other hands the
bearing Of their precious colors In the
parade. The flag Of Heath Post was
carried by one Of the Sons Of Veterans.
attended by a color guard Of four from
the Sons under arms, while the veter-
ans themselves roade in carriages. Also
for the first time at the cemetery set
tees were placed for the veterans,
which they occupied during the exer-
ctses there.
Line Of March
Following the exercises at Colby COL
lege the line of march proceeded down
College avenue through Main street to
the Ticonic bridge, where the Daugh-
tiers Of Veterans, with large number
Of school children, each carrying a
small American flag, were awaiting
them. The veterans and their escort
halted and were saluted by the little
company. which sang America" after
which flowers were strewn from the
bridge In honor Of the sailor dead. This
feature was In charge Of Miss Nella
Merrick, president Of Dorothea Dix
Tent. Daughters OF Veterans.
The line Of march was then taken
to Winslow where the usual exercises
were held at the cemetery and the
monument. with prayer and a short
address by Rev. Fred Conant. The
school children Of Winslow sang very
effectively.
Dinner Served
Returning to Waterville the veterans
and allied bodies were much refreshed
by a fine dinner served by the G. A. R.
ladies in Grand Army hall.
At 2 o'clock the parade started for
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square, the line being made up as fol-
lows:
Marshal o. P. Richardson and six aides
Deputy City Mar @Sspi E. p. scribner and
Waterville Military Band. % pieces,
w. .. Haines, leader
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Hospital Detachment. men
Garfield Camp. No: !. Sons of Veterans,
q men. Charles W. Remission. Conn.
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Waterville Camp. No: 1856. Modern
Woodmen Of America. IS men. Capt. H.
W. s. Heath colors with S. of v.
Members Of G. a. r. in carriages
kennebec Camp. No. l, U. S. w. v. six
men; Dept; Patriotic Distr. and Adjt.
Troops IS 1s and !. Boy Scouts. Is boys, Will
liam Otis. guide; c. J. Taylor scout
Mayor Bartlett and members of City
Government in automobiles
Clergymen and citizens In automobiles
and carriages
At Pine Grove cemetery prayer was
offered BY Rev. Henry Clay Turner. the
graves were decorated. the recall sound
ed. followed by the firing of the volley
by Company H and the sounding Of
TAPS" by the Company buglers. The
benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr..
Turner.
At Monument park prayer was offered
by Rev. T. ]. Coolbroth. the honor roll
Of heroic deed was read by Adjutant N.
g. Emery; the wreath was deposited by
Comrade George A. Wilson. and the vol
Icy fired. and 'raps'' sounded.
City Hall Services
At City hall Immediately following the
service was opened by a selection by the
band. The general orders by the Depart
ment Commander OF Maine were read by
Adjutant N. 8. Emery. Mayor Bartlett
made a short address in which he al
luded to the grave crisis now facing this
nation. and tho lessons to be learned
from the great war which closed so
years ago. Albert Merrill delivered Lin
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