Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1894 — Memorial Day Observances. [ARTICLE]

Memorial Day Observances.

The people of Rensselaer and vi-. ; cinity observed Memorial Day, on Wednesday afternoon, of last week, with all of their old time earnestness and devotion. The people attended very numerously, both in organized bands, and individually. The attendance from the country was especially large, much larger, in fact, than might reasonably have been expected. The procession to the cemetery, under the able direction of Capt. Marshall and his aids, Gwin and Harrold, was extensive and impressive. The organized bodies that participated were, G. A. R. post, Women’s Relief Corps, Fire Company, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellow s, Boys’ Brigade, and Seifert Light Guards, of St. Joseph’s College. The Rensselaer Cornet band and the College band, furnished the music. The exercises at the cemetery were strictly in accordance with the published program, and were listened to with universal attention. The address by Hon. M. L. Spitler was the principal feature of the exercises. It was a very able iffort, and in every respect appropriate to the occasion.