Iowa Old Press
LeMars Sentinel, Tuesday, May 10, 1921
Mrs. Louisa Green died on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P.
Albro, in Elgin township. Death was due to a complication of diseases
and old age. She was 79 years of age.
Louisa Jacbs (sic--Jacobs) was born on April 21, 1842, in Indiana and
moved from there with her parents to Illinois where she was married on
June 10, 1862, to James Green. They came to LeMars about forty years
ago. Mr. Green died October 14, 1907. Mrs. Green is survived by two
grandsons, Wesley Green, of Sioux City and Lora Wesley (error--Lora
Green), of Spencer. The funeral services were held yesterday morning at
the Beely undertaking rooms. Rev. Wallace, of Seney, conducted the
funeral and the interment was made in the city cemetery.
Falkert Saathoff, a resident of Plymouth county for many years, died at
the state hospital in Cherokee on May 7. Death was caused by pernicious
anemia. Mr. Saathoff was 61 years of age and was a native of Germany.
He is survived by his widow, who lives in LeMars. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev.
J. J. Vollman officiating.
Louis Willenborg, a well known business man of Remsen died at a local
hospital in this city on Sunday following an operation for gall stones.
He was engaged in the real estate business with Fred Eichhorn in Remsen.
He is survived by his wife and three children. The remains were taken
to Remsen where the funeral will be held on Wednesday.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
Will Hawkins shipped hogs to Sioux City on Wednesday.
Grandma Green is seriously ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Albro.
Geo. Jansma was a Sioux City visitor on Monday evening, returning
Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma Reints and Mrs. Arthur Detloff were Sioux City visitors
Tuesday.
A program will be given next Sunday morning in the church in honor of
Mother's Day.
Mrs. Archie DeLapp and son, of Luverne, Minn., are spending the week
with Mrs. Geo. Jansma.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Casler and children left on Tuesday for Colorado where
they expect to make their home.
Mrs. T. K. Chapman and brother, Mark Burt, of Cleveland, Ohio, are
spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chapman.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lancaster and children and Miss Carol Pech were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Pech on Tuesday evening.
The Ladies Aid society met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Utech
after the business meeting the hostess served delicious refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. Rayburn left in their car on Tuesday for Haxtun, Colo.,
to spend the summer with their daughter, Mrs. John Lancaster, Jr. and
family.
Ira Moore of Spokane, Wash., who was called here by the serious illness
of a relative, left on Monday for Dickens, Iowa, to visit in the home of
his brother, Lee.
UNION: (Special Correspondence)
Joe Barnable spent Sunday with his parents in LeMars.
John Hoffman shipped two carloads of cattle to Chicago Monday.
Chas. Eyres shipped two carloads of hogs to Sioux City Thursday.
George and Joe Sheehan have purchased a new Ford touring car.
Henry Sampson, of Craig, visited his brother, S.R. Sampson, Friday.
J. D. Billings of Akron has been visiting in the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Jno. Bixby.
A number of young people enjoyed a party in the home of Miss Dollie
Bixby Friday evening.
David Harvey has bought the R. G. Smith farm from Thos. Eyres and will
get possession March 1st, 1922.
The W.M.S. will meet in the home of Mrs. Calvin Eyres Wednesday, p.m.
May 11. Mrs. Ben Harvey will assist Mrs. Eyres. The ladies of the
neighborhood are cordially invited.
Sunday, May 8th, will be observed as Mother's day at the Union church.
Rev. Davis will preach, vocal solos will be rendered by Mrs. Reeder,
Mrs. Morton and Opal Hasbrook. Every one is invited.
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The graduation exercises will be held on the evening of May 25 at
Community hall. Dr. Warren will deliver the address. Music will be
furnished by the Girls' Glee Club. Keep the date in mind. Only two
graduates this year, Misses Opal Bliss and Clare Lilly.
The following pupils of the primary room were perfect in attendance the
eight months of school: George Asbury, Raymond Olsen, Ella Smith,
Veronica Warren, Dorothy Crill, Lucille Bertrand, Albert Buckingham,
Elsa Cassel, Mary Connolly, Viola McDougal, Maxine Seyler, John Smith,
Violet Taylor, Edith Hummel, Vera Campbell.
HINTON: (From the News)
Held Bros. shipped out a nice bunch of fat cattle Monday.
The American Legion boys are fixing up a fine new ball diamond north of
town.
Night marshal, Joe Richards, has had two fingers badly lacerated by an
angry hog one day the past week.
Miss Isadore Sweeny, who is engaged in teaching school at Stickney,
S.D., spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives west of town.
MAURICE: (From the Times)
Paul J. Ryan, of Oklahoma, came Monday for a visit with his brother,
Mark and family.
Rev. J. C. Van Wyke has declined the call to the principalship of the
Orange City Academy which was recently extended to him. His many
friends in Maurice are very pleased at his decision to remain in
Maurice.
The home of Rev. John Straks is under quarantine for smallpox, two of
the children being ill with the disease.
Misfortunes never seem to come singly for last week. Mr. Straks
unfortunately fell and broke several ribs.
ALTON: (From the Democrat)
Henry Guerink is building a fine new home on his farm two miles south
and two miles west of Alton.
A baby girl arrived Wednesday to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Kellen.
Mrs. Nick Schecker went to Merrill Thursday evening to visit her
daughter, Miss Olive Schecker.
The First Reformed church of Orange City is celebrating its fiftieth
anniversary this week, the 50th anniversary of its organization falling
on Thursday.
C. B. Mosher predicts that four weeks more of paving operations will see
the completion of the Hutchinson paved turnpike between Alton and Orange
City. The crew could pave a mile a day if the paving work went on
without a hitch or stop.
LeMars Sentinel, Friday, May 13, 1921, Page 1, Column 1:
WILLIAM JACKSON DROPS DEAD WHILE IN HIS GARDEN
WAS HOMESTEADER IN FREDONIA
William Jackson, one of the pioneer(s) of Plymouth county, died very
suddenly at his home, 707 Ninth street this city, on Tuesday evening.
While in his garden he was suddenly stricken and dropped dead. J. W.
Hansen, a little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hansen, was returning from
milking and saw Mr. Jackson fall. The boy observing that Mr. Jackson did
not get up ran and told Mrs. Jackson who hastened to the side of her
husband. She was shocked to find him dead. Mr. Jackson had been in
failing health for some time and had suffered a stroke some months ago
but had recovered and was thought to be getting stronger and his sudden
death is a great shock to the family.
William Jackson was born in New York state on May 25, 1847, and when a
youth moved with his parents to Wisconsin living there until he attained
early manhood.
He came to Plymouth county in 1867 before the town of LeMars was in
existence, being one of the very early settlers and homesteaded in
Fredonia township where he lived and followed the occupation of farming
until thirteen years ago. He lived for a year or two at Pierre, S. D.,
before coming to LeMars to make his home. Mr. Jackson and his wife were
among the early settlers who encountered hardships in the rigors of
early winters and during the grasshopper days when crops were wiped out
year after year, but prospered when brighter days came and lived to see
the barren waste of prairie transformed into a part of one of the finest
agricultural states in the union and were rewarded for their early toil,
faith and perservance (sic--perseverance).
Mr. Jackson was united in marriage with Miss Alice Britton on May 27,
1877. To this union nine children were born. Two died in infancy and a
daughter, Della, on December 14, 1919. He is survived by his wife and
six children, Clarence Jackson, of Kenneth, Minn.; Mrs. Lulu Pinney,
Utica, S. D.; William Jackson, of Hinton; Mrs. Jessie Dorr, of LeMars,
Bert Jackson, of LeMars, and Mrs. Josephine Cliff, living on the old
home farm. There are eighteen grandchildren. He also leaves a brother at
West Plains, Mo.
The funeral services will be held at the residence, 707 Ninth street
this afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. Walter Torbet
of the First Methodist church.
Mr. Jackson was possessed of a cheerful disposition and always displayed
good will towards his fellowmen. He was a loyal citizen, a good neighbor
and friend and enjoyed the respect of the community where he worked and
lived for more than half a century.
LeMars Sentinel
15 May 1921
The Plymouth County Savings Bank is the name of a new bank that will
open in LeMars. V.J. Martin of Titonka, Iowa, will be the cashier and
has moved his family here.
An organization of the Lions Club has been perfected in LeMars and will
have its initial meeting at Columbia Hall next Thursday noon.
Friends here have received word of the marriage of Miss Maude Cole and
Thomas E. Collings, both of Persia, Iowa. The wedding took place at
Perry, Iowa, April 25. Miss Cole is a former LeMars girl, a daughter of
Mrs. Otto Remer.
Preliminary organization of an Auxiliary Unit to Wasmer Post, American
Legion, was effected last Friday. Mrs. L.R. Wasmer was elected
president.
Miss Catherine Gaynor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Gaynor, and Stephen
Clarendon Dier of Chicago, were married Saturday afternoon at the home
of the bride's parents on Broadway.
Akron will have a new school building to cost $115,000.
A marriage license was issued in Sioux City Thursday to Oscar Swanberg
and Ivy Atkinson, both of Kingsley.
The new athletic park will be used for the first time Sunday when a
baseball game between LeMars and Remsen will be played.
LeMars Sentinel
Tuesday, May 17, 1921
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Miss Edna Raber, of LeMars, is spending a few days at the P. J. Moran
home.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Conover, of LeMars, were calling on friends in this
locality Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn, of Whiting, Iowa, were visiting at the Ed and
Henry Albert homes Tuesday.
Miss Dorothy Nicholson spent the latter part of last week with her
sister, Mrs. Julius Rosburg, near Hinton.
Harold Eberhardt, of LeMars, has started to work for Will Nicholson and
has moved his family into the tenant house vacated by Mr. Meekel.
SENEY: (Special Correspondence)
H. C. Detloff shipped hogs to Sioux City on Tuesday.
The W.F.M.S. met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. S. J. Wallace.
Miss Edith Rairden is at the hospital in LeMars taking treatment.
Chas. Kunath, of Jefferson, S.D., is visiting his mother, Mrs. Otto
Knop.
A. J. Jansma, of Hospers, visited his brother George and wife a few days
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Detloff and Arthur Detloff were Sioux City visitors
on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Weirda, of Hospers, visited Monday in the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Jansma.
The many friends of Miss Ethel Cook are glad she is able to be out again
after a three weeks illness.
Miss Emma Kunath, of Sioux City, was a week end visitor in the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Knop.
Miss Constance Chapman, of Hospers, spent the week end with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Chapman.
Mrs. Robert Chambers, who has been visiting friends at Hazel, S.D., the
past month returned home on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lancaster and children, Miss Carol Pech and Fred Hintz,
motored to Akron on Friday to fish in the Sioux river.
On Thursday afternoon of last week a small company of friends surprised
Mrs. Frank Becker at her home in honor of her birthday. Social visiting
and fancy work were enjoyed and refreshments served. The guests
departed wishing Mrs. Becker many more happy birthdays.
Mrs. Harry Britton and son, Lora Green, of Spencer arrived on Friday to
be at the bedside of Lora's grandmother, Mrs. Louisa Green.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Knowlton, daughter Miss Blanche, and son Clinton,
of Ireton, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Hennrich.
Mrs. Dan McArthur and granddaughter, Ethel McArthur, of Sheldon, are
spending the week with Mrs. McArthur's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth March.
Friends here were sorry to learn of the death of Wm. Jackson, Sr., at
his home in LeMars on Tuesday. Mr. Jackson lived here a number of years
ago and was well known.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Green, of Sioux City, were called here last week by
the serious illness and death of Mr. Green's grandmother, Mrs. Louisa
Green. They returned home on Monday.
On Wednesday of last week the community club met in the hall and enjoyed
a fine program after which the evening was spent in games and social
visiting. At the close of the evening light refreshments were served.
REMSEN: (From the Remsen Bell)
Franklin, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Groth, was operated upon
for mastoids at the Sacred Heart hospital, LeMars, last Friday. The
young man is getting along very well, but will be under special care for
several more days.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rastede, of Geneseo, Ill., were guests of the Philip
Dorr family southeast of town several days and left here yesterday.
They went to Spencer, Neb., to visit relatives for a few days. Mr.
Restede is the owner of the farm occupied by the Dorr family.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Krier, of this place, again took a prize in the baby
show at Sioux City last week. This is the second time this baby
succeeded in winning a prize at a baby show, and she deserves all the
honors bestowed.
Mrs. O. C. Adams, of Lanark, Ill., came out yesterday to see her sister,
Mrs. J. C. Hoke, who is still very poorly. A brother, Mr. Lamp, of
Hastings, Neb., was suddenly stricken paralysis one day last week and is
at present also in a very serious condition.
AKRON: (From the Register-Tribune)
Monty Afzelius left today for a visit of about two months at his old
home in Sweden.
P. A. Foley was down from Miller, S.D., several days the past week,
visiting relatives and friends.
Chas. Willer was on the Sioux City market the first of the week with
hogs and topped the market at $8.50.
Hans Willer, who had been on the sick list is now able to be about.
Mrs. H.W. Johnson is also much improved from a recent severe illness.
Chas. V. Boden returned yesterday from Denver and reports his son,
Francis, much improved from his recent serious attack of pneumonia.
Mrs. Roy Dimmock and daughter, of Decatur, Neb., came Tuesday for a
visit in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Belt, east of town.
Gustaf Anderson, a resident of Akron and vicinity for many years, passed
away at his home in this city Wednesday morning, May 11, 1921, at about
half past ten.
A move is being made to reorganize the Akron band. There is plenty of
good material here, and the services of a band would be much appreciated
and enjoyed this summer.
Floyd Greene was operated upon for ruptured appendix at the Akron
hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Perry McCorkell is also a surgical patient
there. Both are making a favorable recovery.
A delegation from LeMars, consisting of Commander Berner, of Wasmer
Legion Post, and Messrs. Long, Bowers, and Winders, of the Commercial
and Rotary clubs, met in the opera house there Monday evening with the
members of Hoschier Legion Post and business men and discussed the big
county Fourth of July celebration to be held in LeMars.
Born, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Witt, northeast of town, May 5,
1921; a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Strobehn, north of town, May 7, 1921; a
daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Meridith Rosenbaum, south of town, May 19,
1921.
MAURICE: (From the Times)
Mrs. Wm. De Jong, who had been visiting her daughter, Georgiano, at
Fairbault, Minn., for the last four weeks, returned to Maurice Friday
and has concluded to make her home here.
Dr. Clint Harrison, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Harrison of
Maurice, has been secured by the State Board of Health of Utah to make a
dental survey of Rich county, Utah. Dr. Harrison is a former Maurice
boy.
Miss Kitty De Kraay visited Mrs. Ralph Mieras Wednesday afternoon. Miss
De Kraay and her brother, Henry, returned Saturday from California where
they spent the winter. She expects to return this week to Iowa City
where she will take a position as nurse.
IRETON: (From the Ledger)
The town hall is undergoing some needed repairs.
The Harry Zellinga family at McNally, Iowa, is quarantined for small
pox.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Black and daughter, Helen, arrived in Ireton Saturday
from their winter home in sunny Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Morrison are rejoicing over the arrival of a ten
pound girl at their home, born Saturday, May 7th.
Colin Johnson left for Spirit Lake this morning where he will spent the
summer as a guide to the fisherman...
LeMars Sentinel
May 20, 1921
LIVED HERE 40 YEARS
JACOB BRAUN DIES FROM
INFRIMITIES OF OLD AGE
Jacob Braun, a resident of Plymouth county for 40 years died at his home
on High street, this city at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning [May 17,
1921,] following an illness of eight days. Death was due to failing
powers, Mr. Braun being 80 years of age.
Jacob Braun wan born at Wenderhahn,* Germany, on May 8, 1841, and grew
up in his native land and was married to Miss Catherine Eickenrod. They
came to Plymouth county in 1881 directly after landing in New York and
settling on a farm ten miles west of LeMars. Mrs. Braun died a year or
two after the arrival of the family in this country. In 1884 Mr. Braun,
while on a visit to his former home in Germany , was united in marriage
to Maria Schmidt. They lived on the farm until about 20 years ago when
they moved to LeMars and took up their residence. Mr Braun is survived
by his wife and a large family who are: Peter Braun of Johnson township;
Mrs. Maggie Borchitt, living in Belgium, Europe; Mrs. Walter McLain,
Akron; Mrs. Alvin King, Smithland, Iowa; Clarence Braun of Palmyra,
Neb.; Mrs. Jerome Betsworth of LeMars; Mrs. Ernest Attrill, Adaville,
and Chris Braun of Sioux City. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Beaulieu, of
Hinton preceded her father in death. There are twenty-six
grandchildren.
Mr. Braun was a good citizen and neighbor and was highly esteemed in a
large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held yesterday morning at St. Joseph's church,
Mgr. W. A. Pape officiating and was attended by many friends and
neighbors.
[NOTE* I have not found this location in Germany but the index of
Jacob's Declarations of Intention in the LeMars court house as well as
the death records list his birthplace as Wiesbaden, Germany.]
LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 24, 1921
AMERICAN LEGION
Wasmer Post, No. 241
The meeting held last Thursday evening, May 12th, in the Columbia hall was
well attended, considering the inclement weather, which kept many away. We
feel as though we have now accomplished one of the finest pieces of work
that could have ever been undertaken and there is no question but what it
will be the greatest asset our Post could possess. We have no idea how glad
you boys are to hear this, but the editors are so happy we are just bub-bub
bubbling over with joy. By joining together women of the same ideals and
sentiments in a common bond and acting together with the me of the Legion,
who by their past acts have shown that the welfare of the nation is their
highest aim, we may become a force, non-political, no sectarian, influencing
all of the great issues of life. Thirty ladies enrolled and the following
temporary officers were elected: Mrs. L.R. Wasmer, president, and Miss
Catherine Strause, secretary. At their next meeting they will elect officers
to serve for the balance of the year. Mr. Fred Vetsch was present and made a
splendid talk, relative to the benefit of an auxiliary to a Post. Post
Commander Berthleson, of Monahan Post, of Sioux City, also gave an address,
pointing out reasons why the Legion should have an auxiliary. After
luncheon, prepared and served by the married men of Wasmer Post, the Banner
orchestra furnished splendid music for a dance. All reported a fine time and
departed, feeling as though the meeting had been worth while and that much
had been accomplished.
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The Fourth of July celebration is without doubt going to be the biggest one
of its kind ever staged in LeMars. The various committees are already on the
job, specially the one on fireworks, who have signed contracts for nearly
$3,000 worth of bombs, sky rockets, roman candles, etc. The fire works and
sham battle to be staged in the evening would alone be worth coming miles to
see, and there will be something doing every minute during the day. Big
parade in the morning. In the afternoon there will be a ball game between
two of the best amateur teams in the state and besides numerous free
attractions.
The Legion Posts of all the towns in the county have signified their
willingness to co-operate with us and give us all the support possible.
LeMars will be the only town within a radius of twenty-five miles to
celebrate the 4th this year, consequently every man, woman and child in the
county will be here.
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Post Commander Berner has announced the following committees for the
compensation drive and the chairman of each committee is to report to Jacob
Koenig for further instruction.
Elgin Township—Chas. Ewin, chairman, and Ray Deegan.
Grant Township—John Lubben, chairman, and Fred Eilers.
Washington Township—Dirks, chairman, Braband and McKittrick.
Preston Township—Fred Gronemeyer.
America Township—Emil Koopman, chairman, Walter Kehrberg, Geo. Hodgson,
Ralph Marcue, Harry Walsh, and LeRoy Rounds.
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LEGION ARTILLERY
Remember the big 4th of July celebration in LeMars.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 31, 1921
DEATH OF A HERO
Helped Clean Out Nests of Enemy Machine Guns
Merrill Record: Mr. and Mrs. John E. Jackson, residing southwest of town,
received a sad message Sunday stating that their son, Noah Jackson, had
passed away quite suddenly at Camp Jackson, South .Carolina. The body would
be shipped at once to Merrill, Iowa.
Noah Jackson has a war record equaled by a very few who lived to tell the
story. He enlisted at the first call in 1917 at Madison, Minn. and was among
the first who landed in France. Soon after reaching Europe he was sent to
the battle front in charge of machine gun experts. In this capacity Noah did
some valiant work. On the day he was so badly wounded he had succeeded in
silencing four enemy machine nests that were dealing death to thousands of
American and allied boys in the Argonne forests. In silencing the last nest
several of Jackson's crew were killed or badly wounded and he himself,
escaped death by a miracle. Four bullets struck his steel helmet and lodged
in his forehead, one passed around the skull and came out near the back of
the head. Two other bullets struck him near the right elbow and lodged in
the arm. After regaining consciousness he started for the hospital on foot.
On the way back, about a mile from the hospital he found a comrade who had a
leg shot off. Jackson, as best he could, assisted the lad to the same
hospital which they reached after a long and painful walk and crawl.
Noah Jackson was given the best of care possible in France and then sent to
New York where he stayed over eight months. Soon after landing in New York
his father went there to see him. He came to Merrill May 12, 1919, a nervous
wreck. He remained here for several months and he thought he had entirely
recovered from his wounds and soon started for California. His health seemed
to greatly improve in the far west and he again enlisted with the Regular
Army. He was sent to Camp Jackson, South Carolina, last February.
The funeral services will be held in the United Evangelical church near the
Hahn place on the Perry Creek and the body will then be laid to rest in the
Merrill cemetery.
Noah Jackson was born in 1899, Fayette county, Illinois. He came with his
parents to Fort Dodge, Iowa, in 1916 and in 1918 the Jacksons came to
Merrill and located on the Mrs. Martha Hahn farm southwest of town.
TRIBUTES ARE PAID
THOUSANDS ATTEND DECORATION DAY EXERCISES
CHIEF ADDRESS BY DAVID PALMER
Lowering Skies and Intermittent Showers Were No Deterrent to Patriotism and Enthusiasm Displayed on Occasion Hallowed By Memories
Decoration Day was observed in LeMars yesterday with fitting honor to the memory of departed soldiers and sailors and with due respect to men who have fought and served in various wars for their country.
Lowering skies greeted the dawn of the day and just at the time the parade was forming heavy rain fell and intermittent showers during the forenoon slightly marred the proceedings. In spite, however of the weather, the attendance on the occasion was very large and great crowds assembled in the City and Catholic cemeteries. The parade was headed by the Colors, the LeMars military band. In line were members of Company K, 134th infantry, the Mayor, speakers of the day, Post Commanders, Mower Post, G. A. R. Spanish war veterans, Wasmer Post Fife and Drum band, Wasmer Post American Legion, Women’s Relief Corps, Woman’s Auxiliary American Legion, Western Union College band, Boy Scouts of America, and flower girls. A long line of automobiles and a large number of citizens on foot completed the imposing procession. The ceremonies were conducted at the foot of the soldier’s monument. W. S. Freeman was in charge and introduced the speakers. Music by the band was followed by the invocation given by Rev. J. J. De Wall. The ritual of the G. A. R. was conducted by Chaplain Jason Scott and other members and the W. R. C. ritual followed and then the principal address was given by Past Commander D. J. Palmer, of Washington. The benediction was given by Rev. P. C. Kehle following the decoration of the graves by the flower girls and then taps were sounded. The procession then proceeded to the St. Joseph cemetery where an inspiring address was given by Mgr. W. A. Pape.
Ex-National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, D. J. Palmer, made the principal address at the City Cemetery, and stressed the importance of preparing for the future by keeping alive the memories of the past. He paid tribute to the valor of the boys of ’61 to ’65 and showed how their work had made possible the commanding position of United States in world affairs in recent years. He commended the bravery of the men who fought in the World war from both north and south and said he read in their record and in the faces of the young men before him he found renewed assurance that the Republic would endure. In spite of this eighty one years, Mr. Palmer is a vigorous active man in whose breast the fires of patriotism burn with undimmed brightness.