Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1915 — SURRENDER OF LEE TO GRANT CELEBRATED [ARTICLE]

SURRENDER OF LEE TO GRANT CELEBRATED

Large Number of Old Soldiers and Others Commemorated Event of Fifty Years Ago. A large number of old soldiers and the wives and widows of a number, also Sons of Veterans and their families and members of the ladies’ auxiliaries gathered ait the G. A. R. hall Friday evening and listened to an interesting program, largely reminiscent and historical, appropriated to the anniversary of the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to General U. S. Grant, fifty years ago that day. The speaking program was enlivened by some splendid music by the girls’ high school quartet and by a recitation by Miss Florence Gorham. The meeting was presided over by Prof. Ross Dean and was opened by prayer by Dr. Curnick. John Kresler, who served in the Fifth Army Corps and participated in the Appomattox campaign, told of the closing day® of the great conflict as he remembered them. Commander D. H. Yeoman, of the Post, told of things that were happening with the western army at that time and how the welcome news was received that Lee had surrendered. Burgess Dillon, who also served with the army of the east and who was on the program, was unable to be present owing to illness. Dr. Curnick spoke of the lessons of the war and brought out many splendid thoughts pertaining to the duties of citizenship and the questions that need solution at this time. George H. Healey told of the appearance of Generals Lee and Grant at the time of the surrender and Rev. J. p. Green spoke of the things that occurred after the war was over, also bringing out many good thoughts. He suggested that it would be profitable to hold these anniversary events more frequently and that it would be well if they could be held in larger halls where the public oould be welcomed. Refreshments consisting of sandwiches, pickles and coffee were served. The occasion was in all respects very enjoyable.