Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 131, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1913 — GEN. U. U. GRANT. [ARTICLE]

GEN. U. U. GRANT.

Born April 27, 1822. Died July 22, 1885. By Capt, David A. Murphy. .1. Humble in birth, regal in worth, Great captain of war hosts; Mighty in will, matchless in skill, Not given to idle boasts. In God-like gifts his lack waa scant. Hero of heroes, U. S. Grant! 11. A peerless knight, fearless In fight. And kingly from his birth; Born to command, tn action grand, Liked not music or mirth. His loyalty no sickly plant. Hero of heroes, U. 8. Grant! 111. Hailed as Hero, not a NeroLee's army, whipped, was fed; Horses he gave, harvests to save, ■*L*t us have peace,” he said. The Blue and Gray his praises chant. Hero of heroes, U. 8. -Grant! .