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PLAN ADOPTED. BKH I'AlTiHTERS OF VETERAN'S TOHONOR OLD VETERANS WHO ANSWER TAPS,HEREAFTER.When John Flalmrty, an old soldier who has lived in Alton many years, died yesterday, the stars and stripes were run upon the iron flag staff at the Myrtle Hotel in Front street and were kept at half mast since then. Inquiry by a Telegraph reporter resulted in the information that the Daughters of Veterans of Alton had decided to hoist the stars and stripes whenever a veteran dies and to keep the flag at half mast until after the funeral in each instance. The flag Is displayed to honor the dead soldier and to show respect to his memory. It is a beautiful practice and is one that will probably grow until St becomes a custom in all parts of the country where veterans of the Civil War may be found. Miss Lottie Coleman who conduct^ the Myrtle Hotel, is an officer of the local Daughters of Veteerms and is an enthusiastic worker in the cause. She saw to the running up of the colors when Mr. Flah; rty died.
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Alton Evening Telegraph
Alton, Illinois, US
Thu, Oct 08, 1914
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