Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1902 — The Soldier Boys Come Home. [ARTICLE]

The Soldier Boys Come Home.

Company M arrived home from the State encampment at Indianapolis Monday evening. They were met at the train by old soldiers and Citizens to the number of several hundred and by the Citizen’s and sheep skin bands, who escorted the boys to town in proper order. They looked tired and dirty upon their arrival here but; forgot their discomforts in the happy greetings that met their home comings. After giving an exhibition drill down town, ranks were broken and the boys repaired to their various homes after greetings were over to clean up and take a good rest. Company M was the largest company in the 3rd regiment and received many favorable comments on their appearance. It is thought that by the next encampment the company will number a hundred members or more.

Don’t fail to attend the children’s concert given by the Junior Epworth League at the M. E. church, Saturday evening. Tableaus, singing, recitations and instrumental music. Admission 10 cents.