The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-11-14
Scotland Celebrates /;
Victorious Peace

At last the welcome news has been
confirmed that the armistice has been
signed and the war is over. After
the premature report was sent out Of
the signing of the armistice last
Thursday the people were rather
skeptical to believe the true report.
but the news fully confirmed came
over the wires about 2 80 a. m. Mon
day morning. Never since telegraphs
were Invented was more welcome
message, and one that meant go much
to world civilization as this one which
proclaimed the complete surrender of
German despotism and militarism.
The fire bell and church bells were
rung and the streets were soon throng-
ed with people to join in the celebra-
tion. Ten or dozen small buildings
were requisitioned for bon fire, an
wills were fred. and the streets were
paraded until morning with cheer
ing throng.
On Monday evening another patri-
otic demonstration was held. The
meeting was held in Cobb's big garage
which was literally packed with peo-
pie. A large delegation was here
from Memo. including the school
children headed by Prof. Helderman,
the band from Tabor was here to fur
nish music. and citizens from miles
around had gathered for the occasion.
A short program was given with Ma
yor Jasman presiding. The Star
Spangled Banner was sung, lead by q
choir of young ladies; male trio.
consisting of G. G. Max, ]. r. Will
son and Leroy Haynes. gave two se-
lections; the sch ,ol children sang
some patriotic Esongs. ssand the Tabor
band gave several inspiring numbers.
Brief addresses were made by Prof.
Helderman of Memo, Prof. Williams
of the Scotland schools, and P. A.
.Bljse. Then came the dedication of
the service flag of Scotland. contain
ing lao blue and 3 gold stars. AS
the flag was brought in carried by six
little girls the audience sang "God
Save Our Noble Men, The flag was
presented by F. D. Wicks, and the
address of acceptance was made by
Mayor Jasman. The exercises closed
with prayer by Rev. VIM. R.. Scott.
Not the least stirring feature of the
evening was the demonstration by the
pupils of the Memo schools who upon
their arrival gave a number of patri-
otic songs and yells
Following the exercises in the ga
rage a parade was formed. headed by
the band, and followed by forty or
fifty automobiles. Later in the even
ing three citizens whose loyalty has
been somewhat under suspicion were
brought before the assembled crowd
and were asked to declare their loyal
ty, which they all did. One feature
of their declarations however is wor-
thy of attention. That was that they
all relied for proof of their loyalty
upon the fact that they had contribu-
ted literally to the purchase of liber-
ty bonds and had contributed to- the
Red Cross funds. While theee things
are worthy features Of loyalty they dc
not constitute loyalty. A crucial test
Of loyalty is how we'll citizen up.
holds and obeys the laws Of his coun.
try. No person who defies the laws
of his country can claim to be loyal.
no matter how literally he may in.
vest in government securities. The
celebration continued until the early
morning hours, but it was conducted
in an orderly manner and showed tina,
the people were bent-upon giving vent
to their enthusiasm, and not in any
spirit Of hoodlumism.