Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-30

Remembering our Qedu OIL pdSL WdT5S
thinking of the living and dead Of the
war now raging in western Europe,
where thousands of our troops are
ranged along the battle front with the
allies whose flags led the observance OF
Memorial day this forenoon, the city
paid loving tribute to its dead in the
| annual service. The day had q new
and weightler Significance which
brought about more general observ-
ance and larger demonstration by pa
rade thru the business section and
services at Riverside cemetery.
For the first time in the history OF
the city the cross Of England, the tri-
color Of France. the emblem Of Italy,
and the national colors headed pa
rade thru the streets. Each was car
ried by q native Of the country repre-
scented by the flag. Behind them
marched veterans Of two wars, pa
triotic societies, civic organizations
and school children typifying the obli-
cation and desire to keep alive the
memories Of the departed. A patriotic
memorial program closed the observ-
ance late in the forenoon at the ceme-
terry.
Observance at the Home.
In spite Of lowering weather late this
forenoon it was expected that the pro-
gram would be given as planned at the
soldiers home this afternoon. The OBJ
servance there was to include parade
to the cemetery, where the graves were
to be decorated by school children with
the usual cersna ony of music volleys OF
musketry and taps. The unfurling Of
the flag, showering from its folds tiny
flags emblematic Of soldiers at war and
%wh!:!tc flowers IN memory of soldiers
dead was intended to be the feature
detail Of the program that was to be
followed by memorial program at the
home park, where Rev. j. w. Holland,
of Cedar Falls, was to speak.
Parade Larger Than Usual.
The parade In the city drew a larger
number than usual into line and at
tracted more watchers than ts ordin-
arily the case. The marchers, who in
cluded hundreds of children from the
public and ST. Marys schools, formed
a procession Of nag and flower bearers
the parade fell into line in the streets
surrounding the court house square
under the direction OF Joseph A Whit
acre commander Of John 2. WHldman
Camp, No. IS. Sons Of Veterans, which
was in charge. and Frank NJ. Haradon,
grand marshal. The i've divisions
wore in charge Of J. H. Fisher, J. D.
Palmer. DR.. w. s. Devine ]. w. R.
Wildman and w. B. Wood.
The allied color squad led the
marchers and was followed by the po-
lice, city officers and fire department
trucks. After them came the Odd
Fellows band, Sons Of Veterans. firing
squad from the soldiers home, Phil
Sheridan and Frank M Thomas
posts, @. A. r., United Spanish War
Veterans. Mystic Workers drill team.
members Of the BARRIERS local union and
employees of the Central Foundry Com
pany. School children bearing flags
and flowers, and led by the high school
band and a platoon Of the cadets
brought up the rear Of the parade.
: Women's organizations, including
w. r. c., Winchester Circle Ladies Of
the g. A. R.. Daughters of Veterans,
Daughters Of the American Revolution
were taken to Riverside in automu-
biles.
Program at Cemetery.
The graves Of veterans were dec
Grated by squads of school children
led by members Of the e. A. R. and
Sons Of Veterans. After the service
Of dedication program was given,
which was opened by prayer by Rev. J.
j. Fitzpatrick. Women's Relief Corps
members read the service to the un-
known dead nnd President Wilson's
flag day address was delivered by
Nathan Friedman. Lincoln's address
at Gettysburg was read by Lois
Rogers, Chloe Carter, Cordelia Lou
than, Lester McKibben, and Mar
garet HOWE. your Flag and My
flag" was read by Donald Eldridsa