Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1918-06-01
CUSTER OBsERV ELS

Decoration Day was fittingly observed
Thursday in Custer both morning and
afternoon. The program was prepared
as last year under the supervision of
Mrs. Myrtle Reynick which was sufii-
cient to guarantee its success. The
parade of autoes started as planned
about 10 a. M, about l5 being in the
parade. At the cemetery the band led
the way playing march to the appoint
ed place where the formal ceremonies of
the G. A. r. were carried out. Follow
ing these services thirteen little girls
carrying flowers under the supervision
of Miss Flora Jewell and led by the old
veterans visited each Of the "a soldiers
graves, recited an appropriate verse and
scattered flowers on the grave. A very
touching ceremony was given at the
close when little Magaret Lane with en-
appropriate recitation unfurled the Ser
vice Flag given our boys in France. The
band gave several very fine numbers,
and closed By Mr.. Steven Neavil and
Merle Willis playing Taps" over the
last grave. Altogether it was a very
affecting and beautiful service.
The afternoon program began prompt
ly at $50 and a crowded house thor
oughly enjoyed the services. The Gus
ter band, led by Mr.. M. A. Willis, of
whom we are all justly proud, assisted
throughout by high grade music which
was rare treat and greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Lane and Miss Flora Jewell each
sang a solo, in each case receiving a
hearty encore. Miss Helene McLaugh-
lin and Eva Wilson sang beautiful
duet which was also encored. These
numbers were all high grade singing
and were very greatly appreciated. The
union choir which always assist in any
public services, gave two chorus numbers
which as usual were up to the standard
of excellence and greatly appreciated
Throughout the singing and musical
numbers Mrs. &. L. Perrin efficiently
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ginia Ketchem, of Huron, violin, and
Merle Willis, cello.
Two addresses were given, the first by
our townsman Mr.. w. +. Hanley, which
was very scholarly, we'll poised tribute
to the old veterans, and also our present
war ideals. The second by Rev. VIM.
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present defenders" Both were we'll re.
ceiyed by the audience and frequently
applauded. Mr. Edward Rogers read
Lincoln's Gettysburg address. 1t was
we'll given and all seem to feel the mar.
tyred Lincoln was speaking again a
message for US in this present crisis. A
was also given by Miss Mildred Hitch.
The program was read by Mr.. NJ. j.
Bailey, who by his fine spirit and court
esy helped to make the afternoon a very
pleasant and helpful service. Toward
the close of the program Mr.. Bailey in q
very we'll chosen speech presented, il
the name of Custer, each veteran with 6
beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. With
the singing of America and the benedic
tion by Rev. FIR. Hoy the services came
to a close.
This Home observance of Decoration
Day by Custer using our home people
on the program is a feature which il
greatly appreciated by the old veteran
and also the community. The presen
services are no exception and were heart
| lily enjoyed by all. The thanks of tn
community are freely given to Mrs. w
j. Reynick and to all who so ably as
sisted her in providing this treat Of goo,
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