Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1901 — Erects Shaft to McKinley. [ARTICLE]

Erects Shaft to McKinley.

Tower, Minn., dispatch: This village holds the honor of having erected the first monument in honor of William McKinley. Thousands of visitors from all over the state were present at the unveiling. Governor Van Sant was the guest of the city. When the monument was unveiled all the bands that Tower and the surrounding country could muster joined and played "Nearer, My God, to Thee.” The speakers were Governor Van Sant, John Ownes, Thos. McKeon and Rev. Dr. Forbes. The prayer and benediction were offered by Rev. Mgr. Ruh.