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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
3
The nation honors the dead who fought to preserve the Union and the bravery of soldiers who defended liberty. Memorial Day brings forgiveness for former foes and a renewed pledge that the United States remains one nation, indivisible, with patriotism alive in new generations.
At a grave in a New England setting a mother named Mrs. Piper reveals her long kept secret that her son Jim did not die in battle but was shot for desertion. The scene shifts to quiet grieving, a minister’s words of faith, and a neighborly farewell as the family concludes their vigil.
A martial poem urging soldiers to march to battle and persevere amid death and destruction. The speaker calls recruits from towns and fields, vows the eagle’s cry will echo through the fighting, and proclaims defiant resolve despite mass casualties.
On a warm Decoration Day the Westham Corners community gathers at Jim Piper’s grave. Mrs. Piper, who kept her son’s memory, watches as a procession of local veterans and townsfolk honor his service with flag, drum, fife, and a minister’s ceremonial prayer, reflecting a mother’s sorrow and a town’s tribute.
Gen John A Logan inspired Memorial Day observances and led the veterans movement. The article recalls his role as a soldier statesman who spurred a national day to honor those who fell in war and upheld union ideals.
The article contrasts Gen Logan with Grant Sherman and Sheridan, noting Logan rose high in the service with minimal formal military education. It argues Grant and Sherman had frontier experience and formal schooling, while Logan lacked such preparation beyond battlefield experience and fighting instinct.
Fragmentary verse laments the Voltelens Nay and their dead, grieving not only for fallen singers but for those who bore the cross without glory. It alludes to Leucadian breezes and Sappho, and ends with a sorrowful image of a night dew on a churchyard yew.
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