Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1889 — THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT. [ARTICLE]

THE SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.

The Corner Stonfs’"to be Laid Aug. SSd, "’’ With Iwpusii»g Ceremonies. The corner stone of thß State Soldiers’ tnd Sailors’ Mopnment at Indianapolis If 111 be laid Atijgugt 02, with impeaiug oeremonieg. It is expeeted that tbe attendance will be the largest the State Capital has eveP (witnessed and great preparations are being made to care for aU who apply. v 4; ' Visitors to Indianapolis; Visitors to the unveiling of the State Soldiers’ Monument Aug. 22, and to tbe State Fair are invited to call on 8. D. Crane, east Washington street, and Bxamine bis stoek of Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and optical goods. His stock is large, elegant and select, and prices reasonable. It will be to the advantage of those wishing to purchase to investigate his goods and prices. The G. A. R. from every part of the State will be in attendance and the Sons of Veterans will also be present in large numbers. Beside these, many secret societies, including Patriarchs Militant (I. O, O. F.) and K. of P., will be represented in the parade. The opticians of the Edmondson Optical Association make ocular tests of fell classes of defective vision free, add make spectacles to order at low prices. All are invited to have a FREE test at No. 28 East Washington street, Indianfcpolis, Ind. The opticians of this company use no drags. President Harrison will be among the number of distinguished guests from abroad. Reader! When next in Indianapolis don’t miss a visit to the great Cyolorama, THE BATTLE OF ATLANTA, The largest and most wonderfully real* Istic war painting in the world. It hi reality and fiction all in one. Once been always remembered. Admission 50 cents. A special rate of 25 oents will be given to members of the G. A. R.i Sons of Veterans, and Ladies, for tire 22d of August, on account of laying the corner stone of the Soldiers’ and Sailors'Monument.