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tie same place, fifteen hundred people witnessed the exercises of unveiling asimilar monument over the last rest* ing place of the remains of Jesse Robertson, another soldier of the revolution. These monuments, bought by the county commissioners at an expense of 840 each, are of Bedford stone, of a massive though pretty de-sign, and beside the name, bear the words, “Revolutionary Soldier, 1776.”The exercises on the occasion of last Sunday's unveiling were held in the open air on the east side of the house, but a small per cent of the vast con* gregation being able to gain admission to the church, where the meeting was to have been held, and which was elaborately decorated for the day.The exercises opened with the sing* ing of “America” by a male quartet, composed of Messrs. B. F. Wren, W. A. Tull, O. M. Henderson and Wilder Rinehart. Eld. J. A. Johnston invoked the divine blessing, and there *vas another selection by the quartet.' Frank C. Reagan, who was to have delivered an address on “The Lessons Taught by our Forefathers, was detained at home by a misunderstanding as to transportation, and C. M. /ion, chairman of the meeting, spoke extemporaneously on the subject for a few minutes. After another selectionby the quartet, Alva D. Swope, a great-grandson of Jesse Robertson, was introduced, and delivered an address full of patriotic inspiration. Upon the temporary platform with the speaker sat llosca Robertson, a son of the hero of 1776. He is a resident of Clinton township, in his lt;*5th year, yet he possesses to a remarkable degree the physical strength and mental faculties of bis younger days. The speaker is a son of Trustee J. M. Swope, of Clinton township. He is a student in the Indiana University, at Bloomington, to which place be returned on Monday. His address was as follows:For the third of it century it lias been our cun-tom to meet annually in memory of the heroes of the civil war, to strew their grave* with (lowers, the emblem of respect: to plant there the stars anti stripe* which led them through danger*, hardships and almost certain death to victory. What would gladden more the I carta of the bcroea yet living than the assurance that when they are dead that that flag, the emblem of the American union, should wave over their graven? You boy* who wore theblue, set your hearts at ease, for we have e»-l mbit shed a custom that will never die. Your valiant deeds shall never be forgotten. It was you who at a time when our nation was on the threshold of destruction, when discord ami disunion was everywhere, when the line bet* eennorth and south waa firmly fixed; it was you who came boldly to the front, inarched to that southern sunny-land, hushed the mouth of the Confederate cannon, set four mil lion people free and saved our (lag. Your heroic deed* have created an everlasting Impression in every bosom, and so long as God will permit, each90th day of May this custom will be consecrated. tBut we have met today in remembrance of an old patriot, a revolutionary soldier. Let \i« not forget to share our respects with those old-time patriots. It was they who gave us liberty and freedom. It was they who declared that we should w’orship God according to the behests of our own conscience. It was they who drst devised and unfurled to the breeze that (lag. It was they who braved hardships under the most advvrse circihnstanee* that we might live,not subjects under a despotic ruler, but a free, united people. By their untiring endurance and unceasing privations the world gained anew country which ranks today second to none. No more Htting Inscription could be placed on their tombstones than, “Here lie* a revolutionary patriot.” True and tried brave and intrepid, they gained forever the admiration of the world. We cherish every memorial of these worthy aucestors; we celebrate their patience and fortitude; we admire their daring enterprise; we teach our children to venerate their piety, and we are justly proud of being descended from men who have set the world au example of founding civil institutionson the great and united principle* of human freedom and human knowledge.unities or dangers ox war, ue mrneu mstoward the new-born star of Liberty and received the lesson that next to love of God was love of country. What a splendid lesson for the youth of our land! Empires, kingdoms and states may rise and fail, but with this lesson implanted in the bosoms of every citizen, our commonwealth will never succumb to time's destroying touch. The foundation of our government is laid deep and Arm, down beyond the shifting sands of danger, down upon the adamantine rocks of national permanency and social security. My hope is, Ah! I have no fear that while other nations fall by tbe way side and weaken in the struggle, the American Republic Shall flourish unhurt amid the war of elements, the wreck of matter and the crush of worlds.”War on their own soil and at their own doors, was indeed a strange work to the yeomanry of these colonies; but their consciences were convinced of its necessity: their country called them to it. and they did not withhold themselves from the perilous trial. The ordinary occupations of life were abandoned: the plow was stayed in the unfinished furrow; wives gave up their husband* and mothers gave up their sons to the battles of a civil war. Death might come in honor on the field; it might come in disgrace on the scaffold. For either and for both they were propared. The sentiment of quincy was full in their hearts.• Blandishments '-said that distinguished son of geni'i* and patriotism.*' will notVascinate us, nor will throat** of a halter intimidate, for under lt;iod we are d»*t»*i mined, that wheresoever, whensoever or howsoever we shall be culled to make our exit, we will die free men.” That wult; their battlecr.v. that, their criterion for -ucoc-** or defeat.Aiiion/ til** rir**t to put everything at hazardin iiis country lt;car.se. good a* that cause was and sanguine as youth is, was John Robertson, father of Jesse Robertson. God forbid that he -hould sutler the hardships of war. and at Eutaw springs iie fell facing the enemy. Then it was that the loyal spirit of that son burned almo-t to tiie consuming point and giving his mother a last farewell went to avenge the death of his father.The record* of the war department show that he enlisted in a Virginia company, commanded by Captain John Reason, and served the remainder of that long struggle a faithful Continental soldier. He saw the mixed volumes of smoke and flame rising from burning Charlestown. He brought with him mark* of bouor from Monmouth and Camden, from Benntngton and Saratoga. He crossed with Washington the Moating ice of the Delaware on that fateful Christmas night. At Valley Forge he suffered the most intense hardship* humankind ever *ufTcred. No artist can picture the agony and despair on that childish face, when his feet becamtr frozen so badly that hi* toes crumbled away. When advised by hi* commander to remain fora time to allow hi* bleeding limbs to heal he replied No, no. I am not afraid to die if it be for my country,” and onward he inarched in hi* crippled condition and participated in the siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis.After seven long years of service to hi* country he was not yet ready to retire to private life, but with a party of venturesome spirits em migrated to the northwest territory and as a defense from the Indians built the first fort near Boone*borough. now Kentucky. There he married Miss Rally White, from which union twelve children were born. One of these I* still living and has met with us today, to enjoy our fellowship and to receive tbe overflowitigs of a universal gratitude. In 1839, in order to be near hi* children, he came to Indiana and settled one mile south of Elizaville, where be passed the remainder of bis days, a simple, modest life. He wa* a prime factor in the development of our county and township. Hi* interest was tbe common interest of all. and nothing was left undone that would aid in the uplifting of our community.Ah! Jesse Robertson, how shall I struggle with the emotions that stifle tbe utterance of thy name? Our poor work may perish, but thine shall endure. This monument may moulder away, tbe ground it rents upon may sink down to a level with the sea, but thy memory shall not fall. Wheresoever among men a heart shall be found that beat* to the trausport* of patriotism and liberty, it* aspirations shall be to dalui kindred with thy spirit. You are now gone to your Father and live only to your country in her grateful remembrance, and your own bright example. You lived, at least, long enough to know that your work hud been nobly and successfully accomplished, You lived to *ee your country'* independence established and to put your gun*, away from war. on the light of Liberty you saw arise the light of peace, likeme Diooa m men ana me tears 01 women, nie pare and saercd,withotit the taint of tarnish. May this lisping, stammering tongue of mloe lie silent in the grave if ever that (lag be subject to tbe abuse or ineult from any mao, state, kingdom or empire.At the conclusion of bis Address tbe congregation moved to tbe east part of the cemetery, and there Joseph M. Swope, assisted by Alf Stephenson and Ivanhoe Division, U. R. K. of P. and the S. of V. Zouaves, unveiled the monument.Notes on the Occasion.It was tbe greatest crowd ever as* Gem bled at Hopewell.Capt. Coombs and Capt. Watts received many compliments for tbe manner in which they handled the Uniform Rank and Zouaves.Alf Stephenson spent three days getting things in shape for the unveil-ing, and much of the success of the day is due to his forethought.Chas. F. S. Neal and C. M. Zion represented the county in the purchase and erection of the monument. They hope soon to have the grave of every revolutionary soldier buried in the county marked in a similar manner.The splendid decorations in the church were put upafterSunday-school by Elba Walters and Charley Dinwiddle, under the direction of Mesdames Henry Lawrence and William Moore, of the committee on decoration. Messrs Walters and Din wield ie think Mrs. Alf Stephenson deserves a great deal of credit for the work, as the dinner she provided inspired them to greater effort.bling in theback in the r this time she you in regarc Pe-ru-na, wb: one. Afterw in connection her a course lt;free advice, a thank your it We had const and none cou trary, she ah told tbe doctlt; Pe-ru-na he d her, because the grave, li after one bottrie current wWhen we thiiwas we musiacle. Ail thashe was sick .sidle. We aliin the house cments with smeet Pe*ru-nthank you ag;lin, Wis.The Pe-ru-Company. ColDr. Hartman especially for titled “Ilealtl woman, youi copy. It is slt;Mamma lt;tc needn't be'aft Ellie. See, h Ellid—“Yes, I afraid of.”—FReal Estate Transfers.The following transfers of real estate have been filed with the county recorder for record:1,64* oo253 001,500 00 1,600 00361 00 lie 00310 001 oo•Another morn RUen on mUl-imon,'The Knock Out BlowZ have knocked them out in quality? I have knocked them out on ttmei I have knocked them out in price: I am making Special Low Prices, so you can have a Watch to take to Cuba*Geo. L. SpahrAnd the sky on which you Ho***.! your oye* Dee. 3, IH4A. wau t* loud 1 »•**.But lluledld he think when hi* Ut*fc hour had come, when hi* family and frietul* were about him. that fifteen yearn hence hi* children’s children could stand in the doorway of that old home, the home of his childhood, look out and see, not the (lag for which Ue fought but an enemy's Mag, the wide-branch lug mag noltas, under which he romped an a child, sprinkled with the blood of his people, a prison built at the very doorway, inside of whoso walls there was human suffering that would have chilled the blood of a Roman Nero. But tbe same patriotic blood that Mowed through his viens, and tbe same electric •park of liberty, was conducted through him to his ehildjreu, and when the crisis came four teen of his grandsons were among tbe first to hear their country's call and the cry of slavery. They fought with Grunt and Bhertnau and Thomas, winning laurels at Ft. Donaldson, Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, above the clouds oo Missionary Ridge, at the fail of Atlauta and on that memorable march to the sea. Borne of these now rest beneath those scenes of convict, others have since died of wounds and disease, ami on them we can only invoke Clod's blessing forever. Only (our are now living to tell us the pathetic story, and in the name of the present generation, In tbe name of our country and in the name of liberty, we thank them.It is indeed a touching reflection that while In the fullness of our country’s happiness, we rear this monument to one of her heroes, we look for Instruction in our undertaking to a country whoso army and navy are now contending with a foreign foe. With patriotism kindled in tbs hearts of every citlaea, successWm. H. Pa vey et al to Lorenzo D.Pavey. 39 31 -100a Eagle tp............f 1.768 45Win. H. Pavey et al to Caroline and Hetbey Pa vey. 37 36-100a Eagle tp.Ada L. Calvert to John W. and Luella M. Dean. 6 34-JUOa Jefferson tp......Will S. Ritchie to Janie* X. Ritchie and Jennie K. Brown, pt inlot 18block 13 original plat Lebanon......John M. Sorrell to Richard C. Witt,30a Washington tp..................Richard C. Witt to John M. Sorrell,66-100a Lebanon...................... 1 000 00John W. Jones, adinr. to Anna De-Witt. 8a Center ....................Susannah Barber to Izora Gillaspie.qa .Taine-town.......................Levi Wolf et al to Davtd o. Trout, in-lols 38 and 39 Nunn * 3„id addV” I tea town ...................John U. Wiley et al to Belle M. Pressley and Mattiv E1 Wiley, 350a Ciin-ton tp*..»•«« ...*Amelia Chamber* to Lillian Thompson, 41a Union tp....................Emma Neali* to Margaret A. Pierce, inlot 5 block 3, Spencer A McLaughlin's add Lebanon .................Mose* P. Higgins to Saiilda J. Nelson. pt inlot 3 Bryan’s add Lebanon Auditor Boone county to John K.Con-yer's pt inlot 13 Bryan sadd Lebanon M. L. Robbins. A. L. Howard and D.M. Burns, commissioner* to John R.Ottinger, l*a: Wm A. ottinger. 31a,Amanda S. Beck. 18a: Flora Lee.20a; George V. ottinger, 33a; Sarah Laughner. 31a; AdaC. Webb, 19l*a:Rachel Wagoner, !9lga: David M.(Htinger, 41a; a total of 300a Worthtownship........... ..PartitionAuditor Boone county to Eva Trotter.)-5a Jamestown, tax title............Sarah Kenworthy to Harry L. Ken worthy, in lots 10, 12. 42, S3, 51, 70. 77,78, 81, 103.108,110 and I IS Ken worthy'sadd Lebauon. L. A A.................Sarah Kenwoithy to Jerry D. Kenworthy. in lots 13. 33. 39. 30. 43. 44. 76,80. 8*.*, 103.105.109and 117 Kenworthy * add Lebanon L. A A .....The Westfiefollowing in r of that place many years Id N. A. C. Ry. Chamberlain's rhoea Remedy —am never wi consider it the manufacturedommending it bowel disorde Coombs.1,000 (Ml 1:00300 00 5 99SHI43 152 00• •2 00State of Ohio, City of Toledo, (Lucas Cor xty, SFrank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney Co.. doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pav the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall'sCatarrh Ci i:e.FRANK J. CHENEY.Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this »»th day of December, A. D,. ls^j,s ^ , A. W. GLEASON,lt; rAI f Notary Public.Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mu cons surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.F. J. CHENEY A Co.. Toledo, O.amInfSold by druggists, 75c.Hall's Family Pills are tbe beat.MM“I don't know,” muttered Fogg, as he struggled through the bulletin reading throng, “as it i° such a great thing after all that so many of our people are able to read. —Boston Transcript.Many People Cannot Drinkcoffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You can drink GrainO when you please and sleep like a top. For Graln-O does not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the best coffee. For ner-BoyMenvous persons, young people and chllGdren Graln-O Is the perfect drink, Madefrom pure grains. Get a package froi your grocer to day. Try it in place ofcoffee. 15 and 25c.26-lyIt Is the Mast on Earth.That is what Edwards Darker, merchants of Wains, Us., say of Chamberlain's Fain Balm, for rheumatism,lame back, deep seated and rauseular pains. Bold by Bynum Coombs.»yThe bulletin faoe has taken the plaee of the bicycle fape.—Boeton Transcript,Morris* EngUsli Stakb I, Mmel
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Lebanon Pioneer
Lebanon, Indiana, US
Thu, May 26, 1898
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