Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1917-09-27
THOUSANDS HEAR
PATRIOTIC SPEECHES
PEOPLE of Audubon County Pay Do
parting Soldier Boys Most Ex-
Cellent Tribute of Respect


Amid the galaxy of myriad of
flags and to the sound of martial nu-
sic, the forty-one boys of Audubon
county, escorted by more than a thou
SAND people, marched from the park
to the Rock Island station at GAS
Friday morning. By previous ar
rangement of the local board of de-
fense, the people assembled in the
park at $50 to form line of march
to the station. Led by the Audubon
band, the hundreds of people fell in
line behind the boys of honor and
the line proceeded westward toward
the station.
Amid the tears and kisses of loved
ones and the firm prasp of the hands
OF friends, goodbye's were said and
CHEEKY heartfelt farewells were spok-
en-. AS the band was playing
America, love You, the train,
bearing banner that bore the fol-
lowing inscription, audubon Coun-
tvs Best, In God We Trust, Berlin or
Bust departed with Audubop's ma
ton defenders for Camp Dodge.
The evening before more. than 2OO0
people assembled in the park to en-
to do them honor and Justice.
Turnout the afternoon, people came
from all parts of the county. Dur
ing the afternoon and evening, the
Brayton and Kimballton bands fur
nished the best of inspiring and pa
triotic music. AS the time approach
ed for the supper hour, the boys
were escorted to the Masonic Hall
and treated to a supper in which any
king, prince or potenate would have
been glad to partake and enjoy the
sweet favored viands.
After supper was over and a splen-
did patriotic talk by Rev. j. p.
Christensen, the people returned to
the park where they enjoyed them
selves in conversation and visiting
or listening to the music by the bands
and to the patriotic addresses deliver
ed from the stand by Rev. C. Lang,
G. B. Christensen and r. B. Green
lee. Hundreds of the young people
enjoyed part of the evening at the
Crescent theatre following the close
of the pleasures in the park At a
late hour the crowds dispersed and
wendell their homeward way, loathe
to take parting from those who must
indefinitely be separated from their
loved ones on the morrow.
Through the kindness of the wo-
men of the community each soldier
was presented q wool sweater and
the presentation was made by Mrs.
w. w. Smith The work was under
taken bv Mrs. E. S. Ven Gorder and
out with marked success.
The soldiers were more than delight
ed with the thoughtful kindness of
the women for prsviding this COM
fort which is so essential at this time.
Tho the weather Friday morning
was threatening, yet 1t in no way de-
pressed the spirits Of the people.
The hearts Of the boys were brave
and strong. Not fear or lack Of
was to be seen. There were
no slackers in the entire Assem- blage.
Big and courageous. with bright and
flashing eyes, the boys bid farewell
% their loved ones and friends.
And love eyes looked love to
Eyes that ne'er again may meet"
the crowds waved their
hats and handkerchiefs or threw
Kisses to those who were bound for
luty. till the train rounded the bend
md disappeared from view.
Just before the train pulled out,
j. Savage presented the boys with
large bouquet of flowers neatly
arranged and in which was one Of
he seasons choicest flower for each
# the Al soldiers.