Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1890 — Memorial Day. [ARTICLE]

Memorial Day.

As approaches the recurring annual observance of the day set apart for recalling the memory of those whose lives were given for our common country, it is right and proper that each and every individual in the land secured to us by their valor and self-sacrifice, should feel that a duty devolves upon him that ean not be delegated to another. In view of the self-denial of our fallen braves, in many cases unparalled in the history of mankind—our petty rivalries, jealousies and natural but somewhat depraved desires for precedence, are unseemly and should be laid aside and each one manifest a heart-felt desire to share in the proper observance of thsi sacred day, in any way that- falls tn such one’s lot—if noth-

ing more, at least to quietly respect an,d observe the arrangements made for the occasion and give a subdued, and reverent attention to the memorial exercises. The published programme will sufficiently inform all, so that if all are prompt to fill their respective places, no delay need ococcur to unnecessarily tire the people. The Rensselaer Cornet Band, under the efficient leadership oT Mr. John Healv, has accepted an invitation to lead the march to and from the cemetery, and to play a dirge while the offerings of reverence and love—the emblems of immortal life—beautiful flowers, are tenderly laid upon the graves of those w T hom in honoring we do ourselves most honor.