Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 124, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 June 1918 — G. A. R. WILL MEET AT LOGANSPORT [ARTICLE]

G. A. R. WILL MEET AT LOGANSPORT

WILL HOLD STATE ENCAMPMENT JUNE S, 6, 7—-MEET-ING BEST EVER. • Extensive preparations are being made by the citizens of Logansport and vicinity for the entertainment of the old soldiers who are to meet in the G. A. R. state encampment, which is to be held at that place Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. As this is the first time in seventeen years that the encampment has been held at' Logansport, unusual efforts are being put forth to make the occasion an enjoyable one. Coming as it does at the time that a great wave of patriotism is sweeping over the state, the meeting of the G. A. R., together with the allied organizations, will be a great object lesson to the men who are now being called to the colors to serve in France and at home. This great tide of patriotism that is sweeping across our country is becoming stronger every day, the churches, schools, and public halls are being thronged with people listening to patriotic talks by inspiring public speakers. It is being called to the attention of the people everywhere that the preservation of the union by'the brave men of ’6l has given us. the greatest nation in the world; and the fact lies open before everyone that the preservation of a republican form of government rests now in the hands of the brave youths of America. The enjoyment of a republic and the guarantee to the citizens of the world equal rights depend upon the United States. It will take the young men of America and the wealth of the country to crcush Prussianism permanently, and to secure these blessings to mankind; and it will be an inspiration to all to see again the old soldiers who offered themselves to the same cause—the cause of human freedom—that our soldiers are now fighting for on the shell-torn fields of France.

A number of the ablest speakers of the country have promised to be present one or more days. Judge Samuel M. Hench, department commander, will have charge of the encampment, and will be present throughout the whole time. Under his able direction there is no question but that the management will be of the very best. Governor Goodrich and other state officers, and Commander in Chief O. A. Somers, of the National Department, G. A. R., will be present and will speak on June 6. Great interest in the meeting is being manifested by the old soldiers throughout the state, and it is expected that the encampment will be the most enthusiastic one that has veer been held in the state.