The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-06-01
HIGH TRIBUTE PAID
TO OLD SOLDIERS
Veterans Honored During Ceremonies
Of Yesterday Patriotism stirs
Bemidji Residents.
NO REASON FOR wAR--RETERs0H
Dreadful Struggle Now il Progress
(" Abroad Makes Solemn Occasion
Doubly Significant.

AAASs4ASO VyOSOA~AA
Doubly Significant.
Impressive and appropriate were
the ceremonies conducted in Bemidu
in observance of Memorial day yes
terday, especially prominent being
the presence in the parade of the old
soldiers, visualizing the spirit of
American loyalty, at time, and on
a day, when the thought Of the en-
tire country as newt before is d.
rected toward the necessity for true
patriotism while our nation is in
volved in international controversy.
The day was beautiful, and appeared
particula rly provided in order that
, the ceremonies might be carried out
as planned. :
Peterson Patriotic.
At the afternoon ceremony held in
the City hall, James A. Peterson was
! the principal speaker. He was in
troduced by w. P. Dyer, superintend-
ent of schools, who presided during
the program. :
Mr.. Peterson was patriotic in his
utterances and he paid high tribute
! to the veterans who fought so brave
/ ly during the Civil war. He discuss
, ed the conditions which now con-.
front the United States and spoke of
the extremely serious controversy
, which is in progress between. this
; country and Germany. The speaker:
laid emphasis on the fact that there
is no reason at this time why the
, United States should be dragged in
! to the conflict which is tearing the
great nations of Europe into shreds."
He expressed the hope that this
country would remain at peace and
said that he placed great confidence
in the ability of President Wilson to
handle the situation in manner
satisfactory to ALL Mr. Peterson's
speech was masterful and impressive,
many veterans waiting till after the
close of the program: that they might
thank him for coming here to address
them. e: l s..
scrntehia speak s.s.s.z. ~ 80
Charles scrutchin, Bentdti's color
ed attorney, whose father was q
slave, delivered a short speech,
''Slavery'' being his subject. His ad-
dress was interesting and those who
were fortunate enough to hear him
felt new thrill of patriotism.
When Rev. S. E. P. White, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, opened
! the program, giving the invocation,
the hall was crowded to it's utmost
capacity and several hundred patri-
otto citizens were unable to gain en-
trance. Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad-
dress was read by Supt. w. B. Stew
art. The choir, comprising Misses
Beth Evans. Beatrice and Vera
Backus and Carl Jacobson and w. z.
Robinson, sang several selections, the
program closing with the singing Of
of "America." The exercises, ''Sa-
lutte to the Flag" and Flag Song"
by the second grade children of the
Bemidji schools and the songs, Flag
of the Flag" and "Hurrah for the
Flag" by fourth grade girls were 'ex-
cellent.
. Drills Were Feature. &C.,.
A splendid gun drill was given by
the boys of the second grade of the
Bemidji schools and children of the
Nymore schools gave several drills
which were excellently executed. =
Following the parade and exercises
at the cemetery; during which the
graves of veterans were decorated,
dinner was served in honor Of the
veterans and their wives at the Mark
ham Hotel. Following the dinner
short impromptu talks were given by
James A. Peterson, Mrs. M. e. KNAPP
pen of Tenstrike, w. P. Dyer and F.
A. Wilson. Miss Margaret Newton
sang several solos which were much
enjoyed and appreciated. Miss Aune
Johnson was the accompanist. :.
The following veterans were pres
ent at the dinner: Ia
Benjamin Carter, J. M. Phillippt,
H. G. Foster, v. NJ. Taylor, G. 8. Far
ris, J. w. Heath, A. Howe, A. J.
Booth, D. B. Smith, L. B. Larson,
Nels Thurlson, George Cheney, Thos.
p Gerrigan, L. J. Freeman, Peter
Fessenden, William Wallace, Com
mander William Schroeder, G. O.
/ Glidden, G. p. Irish, DR.. ]. Wilkes,
ST., George Smith, s. B. MacColloch,
J. R. Mcmahon and T. A. Cross.
The following were invited guests:
William McCuaig, marshal of the
day; sherm Bailey, R. p Miller and
John Moberg, arrangement commit
tee; w. P. Dyer, who presided; w.
B. Stewart, F. A. Wilson and H. NJ.
Stanton.
The funeral of Mrs. Knute Haul
] pan whO died Yesterday mnrnin0