Memorial Ceremonies for Civil War Heroes
Sunday memorial service at New Opera House honored soldiers of 61 to 65 with a decorated hall, vacant chair for Capt. J. C. Townsend, and the choir performing The Vacant Chair. Speeches by Rev Arthur Miles and posts leaders linked Lincoln, Puritans, Magna Carta, and Plymouth Rock to national unity and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
J. C. Townsend
W.r.-G
Newman
Adjutant Young
Brooka
Mother Raymond
W. H. Stever
George Field
Anna J. Burt
Kev Wi Woolley
Adjt
Howard Young
Post
Arthur Miles
Congregational Church
Reg Wm Woolley
Abraham Lincoln
South
North
Lot
Thom
Abram
Red Sea
Constantine the Croat
Charlemagne
England
John
Plymouth Rock
Fort Sumter
Memorial Day Tribute and Remembrance Address
A veterans meeting honors fallen comrades with prayers and flowers. The speaker recalls Capt Townsend and the heroism of national sacrifice, urging recognition of a Christian heritage and the enduring nation.
Decoration Day Remembers Blue Army Heroes at Cemetery
Veterans and civilians gathered for Decoration Day services praising Union soldiers from Grant to Sherman. The procession headed by Red Oak Drum corps moved to the cemetery for tributes, graves adorned with flowers, and brief benediction remarks. The article notes Captain Townsend and others honored with floral designs and cherub photos, while lamenting fallen comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Red Oak
C. H. Ransom Fifer
Anna J. Burt
Rey Win Woolley
R Y. Hazard
Whitefield M. E
Pracnssdsa
Relief Corps
Capt Townsend
Washington
Sleop
America
H. Ransom Fifer
Hazard
Ejer
J. C. Townsend
Michael Hayline
Lora Field
Lore
Bor .Remem
New Train Services Add to Rock Island Line Routes
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway announced May 7 new trains to Denver and Minneapolis via charted routes. The Rocky Mountain Limited runs Chicago to Denver via Omaha and Lincoln reaching 6:40 p.m. next day. The Twin City goes to Minneapolis and St Paul, with the Twin City Express continuing to Kansas City. Includes vestibuled cars and dining service aboard.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Minneapolis
St Paul
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Lincoln
Chicago
Northwest
Twin City
Chiicago
St. Paul
Pullman
Rock Island
Great Rock Island
Kansas City
Tno
Sebastian
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Henry
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Hichard Street
T. F. Clover
Groser
New Brick Brook
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Henry Republican
Grerce Bort
Ephor
Sparland, Lacon
Chitseatha Cloras
Peoria
C. Brown
NEW Opera House
Jésus
Germany
Win Woolley
Arnemal Park
Samuel Parker
Beaufort
Donelson
Hooker
Sherman
Grant
Lea
Appomattox Tree
Millard Bonham
Apatacuicona
Fun
Lippman Bros
Savannah
Apalachicola
P.P. P
M. P. Bolden
Peru
Ballard
Dr Powell
Henry Yaeger
Allie Lot
Mortimer Mit
Jrokeenville
H.F Andrews
Cutter
Hutchina & Lincoln
Meb. Parsonage
Hoy
Wm Woolley
Wm M. Hannom
Amy Horland
Florid
Walter A. McCool
Augusta
O. E. Tegenold
Grafton, Fillmore Co., Neb
Bright Discage
Patrick Real
Putnam County
Thomas Real
Nebraska
Creation Union Trust Company
Omaha, Neb
G@ KE
Sparling
George Spar- Ney
John Sparling
Dwight Morgan
Clare &. Morgan
Flannagan
McKenzie
R. G. Miller
Ottawa
G.miller
M. O
Ken McNeal
A. J. Stapp
Proprietey
Rae Bee
Ken McNerae
Henry, Itt
John—Kline
John Kline
Henry, III
Abbott
Stu
C. E. Abbott
Henry, Ill
Hilis & Smite
New Orleans
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