The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1922-09-15
Cornerstone Laid.

/ Sunday afternoon the cornerstone Of
/ the Memorial hospital was laid with ap
propriate ceremonies A platform wa.
provided with seats for the members Of
the hospital boards, the city council
the Service Star Legion and invited
guests. A large number of people from
town attended.
| O. j. Jensen in behalf of the board
of trustees stated in brief address
| the purpose of the hospital and what
had made it possible to have the con-
struction under way. Credit was given
to the Service Star Legion and to the
generous response of the people of Ed
gerton and vicinity in providing suf-
ficient funds to complete the building.
He introduced Mrs. George Ogden,
president of the Service Star Legion,
who performed the ceremony of laying
the stone. Striking the stone, which
was suspended over the place made for
it, three times with a hammer she
said:
in honor of the brave American
boys from the Edgerton community
who in the Great War gave their serv-
ice, and to the Memory of the heroes
who in loyal devotion to duty and obe-
dent to the call of our country laid
down their lives in camps, hospitals. or
on the battlefield for the glory of our
nation and it's flag, / lay this corner
stone in the name of the mothers, wives
and sisters of the Service Star Legion
of Edgerton.
The following appreciation was spok-
en- by commander of the Ralph Amund-
son Post of the American Legion, Earl
Shaw:
Comrades and Friends: AS COM
mander of Ralph Amundson Post No.
80, American Legion, | can truthfully
say that we are gathered here today
for grateful and patriotic duty, to lay
the cornerstone for this magnificent
building, a perpetual memorial to the
soldiers of Edgerton who took part in
the World War To our comrades who
died in their country's service, their
lives are glorious before us, their deeds
an inspiration, as they served America
in time of war, yielding their their last
full measure of devotion. Those of us
who served and are here today serve
America in time of peace, SO living that
justice, freedom and democracy may
endure forever, and band ourselves to-
gether for the following purposes:
t'To uphold and defend the constitu-
ton of the United States of America
'sTo maintain law and order
''To foster and perpetuate 100 per
cent Americanism
''To preserve memories and incidents
of our association in the Great War.
'.To inculcate sense of individual
obligation to the community, state and
nation.
"To combat autocracy of both classes
and masses.
ITO make right the master of might.
'"To promote peace and good will on
earth.
''Our appreciation of this memorial
will deepen in the hearts of all soldiers
and sailors of this community, lasting
obligation to those who made this Me-
mortal hospital success.
The president thereon read the titles
of the documents placed in the recep-
tacles of the stone. This done he in
troduced DR.. Helms of Beloit.
DIR. Helms congratulated the people
of Edgerton and complimented the
Service Star Legion and all donors up
on the undertaking. He favored the
small hospital in the home town. He
liked the site. 1t is high and dry, in a
quiet part of town, removed from dust,
and affording a beautiful view in sew
eral directions. The plans are adequate
for present needs and admit of enlarge
ment as the demands arise. The hos
pital will act as a unifying force both
to the professions and the lay people.
AS workshop for the physician and sur
geon it affords opportunities for greater
service. Edgerton has the reputation
of doing things, he said, and he ex-
pressed the hope that united COM
munity would stand back of the hos
pital.
After the address Mr.. Jensen thanked
all who had shown an interest in the
hospital by coming to witness the cere-
monies. The audience sang America
and was dismissed.
The brick construction is now uuder
way.