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About Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 7, 1899)
RECEPTION OP CO , M. A llilnrloiiH Time from tlio Time the lit coining Train miH Sighted OH Thura- diiy Evening : , until the Hoys Hcuclicil the ArniH of their Friends at the Dpnot. Friday tlio Urcat Duy fur Citizens and Soldiers. Thousands of JLVople 1'artlcipnte in ( lie Uraml Hccciitlun. Fatrlotlo Speeches and HongH Enliven the OcciiHlon. The blowing of whiatlun and ringing of bulls Thursday ovoniug at B o'clock , as the B. & M. passou- gur train oamo in sight , was a signal to the citizens of the oily that thu long prayed for ovonl of nnxioub fathers and niotborH was at band , and that company M , of Nebraska's iigbting First , were approaching. The occasion had already boon an- tioipatod , aud the platform at the depot was crowded , as well aw the ground for r-ovoral rode , with hun dreds of rolativcH and friends of the boys , bent on being the first to ex * tend a welcome grasp or loving embrace. As the train approached the band played "Homo Sweet Homo , " but amid the cheering that burst forth from every throat , the music was inaudible. As fast as the boys oould got from the oars , a fond mother or loving sister was in his embrace , while friends upon all sides were urging their attention. It was a Huono of joy that was cal culated to make tbo most hardened weep. It was fully an hour before all had left the depot , as all were bent on extending a greeting baud to each of the boys before they dis persed. The members of the G. A. II. were on hand in full force , with a view of escorting the young sol diers up town , but as the relatives took charge of each individual aud convoyed him away , all formalities wore dispensed with. It was easy to bo soon by the happy smiles on tlip faces of the returning heroes , that they enjoyed being at homo aud mooting their friends again , as did their relatives and friends enjoy their return. The members of the company from Ansloy stopped at homo , and did not put in an appear ance until the next day , when a largo majority of the citizens of Ansloy came along with them , to participate in the grand reception. Among tlio attractions that elicited no little attention was a Spaniard , Francisco Madora , whom the com pany took in , sick , and almost starved , in the Philippines , and whom Captain Talbot brought home with him. The Spaniard cannot B eak much English , but seemed able to understand and comprehend the situation , and showed manifes tations of enjoyment. Carey Layton - ton had a Fillipino dog , labeled "Company M , Broken Bow , " which bo brought with him , that did not attract so much attention because it differed greatly from the canine family at home , but because it was a product of the opposite side of the globe. TUB OHUA.T DAY. Friday moiuing , the date of the big reception , was ushered in by the I firing of 104 guns and the ringing of the church and council room bolls at sunritio. The business houses and streets were elaborately decorated in holiday attire , and everybody was prepared to give our returned heroes a hearty welcome. At an curly hour people began to arrive from the country , aud by ton o'clock the streets were alive with people. A special train arrived irom Ravenna , that brought with it the Ravenna and Ausloy cornet bands , and several hundred people from the towns along the route. A largo delegation oamo down from Morna , accompanied by the Merna baud and the members of the G. A. R , post of that place. From Custer Center they were accompanied by a large delegation of Custer Contoritos , and a largo float loaded with little irls dressed m white. On their arrival a procession was formed , starting at the First National bank corner , with Mayor Royse in the luad , followed in order by the Ra venna band , Spanish-American sol diers , members of the G. A. R. , the Analoy , Morua aud Broken Bow bands oaoh loading a section of the large concourse , which extended more than a mile in length. The line of march was 011 Fourth avenue , to the street north of the north side school house , and from there to Fifth avenue and south to Main street , thenoo east to the square , and thenoo on the north , west and eouth sides of the square. The G. A. R. tent had boon erected in the street , at the southeast - east corner of the square , which opened into the park. In the largo pavillion the platform was erected , and seats placed covering the entire epaco , as well as upon an equally largo space in the park adjacent to the tent. The seating capacity was ( sufficient to peat two thousand , but ppt sufficient to accommodate half the crowd that olamorod and crowded in vain to got within hear ing distance of the exoroiHOH. The Kavenna band occupied the plat form , and inturHpurnod music throughout the day , to the gratilica ttou of all within hearing distance. The cxoroiBOb Mere opened with music by the band , which was fol lowed with an invocation by Rev. HurnH. This i/as foliowed by the address of woloomo by Mayor ICd. Royse. Ho spoke as follows : "Member * of Company Maud Soldiers diors of the Spanish American war : War is an abnormal condition. It is discord , disturbance , unrest. It disturbs the business interests of tlio country ; u breaks up family and social relations , party friends from friends , separates brothers from brothers , from fathers , mothers , sisters and sweethearts. It is gloom , a shadow , a cloud , sorrow , sadness and tears. But when the dark clouds of war are lifted , and the sunshine of peace sheds its rays upon the people recently engaged in war , the whole scene is changed. The olive branch of peace taken the place of the thorns of war harmony comes out of discord , joy out of sorrow , tranquillty out of disturb ance , aud a peaceful happiness out of anxious sadness. Boys ot company M , your friend ? and neighbors who mot in this city over a year ago to bid you farewell and God-speed as you bravely marched to face the stern realities of war , with all its gloom and haz ardous conditions , have now as sembled with feelings of unutter able joy , to welcome you back to the bosom of industry , and to crown you with laurels of peace. Though you wont to the antipodes , the eyes of the civilized world have boon upon you. The eyes of your admir ing friends have followed ( full of unfeigned pride , though anxious solicitude ) every movement you have mado. Our prayers , mingled with tears , were with you at the capture of Manila , at Malolos , in the jungles of the San Mateo , at the pumping station , when you swam the Bag Bag river. Our eyes have often dimmed with tears at the thought of your danger , privations aud loss , but they have ever been tears of sympathy , always mingled with pride and never with shame ; and now wo have to congratulate you upon the honorable record you have made as soldiers. Wo are proud of your patriotism , proud of your valor , proud of you. Words fail to express our grati tude to you for the credit and honor which you , by all your conduct , have reflected upon your state and your county. And here and now I pledge to you that wo shall erect in our hearts a monument morn endur ing than the piled granite or marble abaft , and write thereon , "Sacred to the memory of the patriotism and valor of company M. " Now in behalf of the citizens of Broken Bow and Custor county , I extend to you our warmest welcome. Nothing that wo have is too good for you. The city is yours , take it and use it for your own oomtort and pleasure. Forgot the stern realities of war , think no longer of the im petuous charge against the Fillipi- nos , but make an onslaught upon the viands prepared for you by lov ing hands. I pause for a moment , some of you are not hero ; disease and wounds have detained some of your number. To them I extend the sympathy of a solicitous people , and express the wish for a speedy recovery nd a felicitous return to their homo aud friends. I wish I might bo spared the rest , but in the bloody carnage some must fall , and the glad songs of our woloomo have a sad rofrain. Two of your number will never return , Guy Livingston and Nat Sims. They are with your bravo Colonel Stotsonburg , to march to the order of the great Commander. Our duty is to tboir living friends , and lot us perform that duly well , as becomes a patriotic and grateful people. In behalf of our people I extend to them our sinoorest sympathy in the hour of their distress. They will never return , but they have loft a record which will bo a matter of pride to you and your isauo. In behalf of the citizens of Broken Bow , I extend to our visiting guests the most cordial hospitality of our city. Bo at homo , enjoy yourselves and your ioy and pleasure will bo our only and highest reward for our efforts to entertain you. Boys ol company M , you do not need the keys to the town ; it is wide open to you , and you have full and absolute freedom of the city. " This was followed with a solo ot welcome by Mrs. J. S. Haaden , ii which about thirty of the city's best singers joined in the chorus. Response to the address ot wfcl come was made by Lieut. 11. F Kennedy , in a few well ohoset words , in which he expressed the company's appreciation ot tbo gram reception , aud the kindness ehowi them during their sojourn in Ma nila. Quoting Guy Livingston , on of the two of the company who wa JPaints I J. OK HAEBEE.LE. killed in battle , said , "That there were few , if any , towns that did as well by their mon as Broken Bow did for company Al.1 After moro music by the band , Prof. J.B. Taggart made the speech of welcome in behalf of Analoy , in place of J. C. Porter , not present. This was followed with a song by the choir. R. E. Broga being absent , Jas. Stookham delivered iho address of woloomo in behalf of Callaway. This was followed with social greet , ings to company M by everybody , under Iho directions of Mrs. J. II. Kerr , assisted by relatives of mem bers of the company. Dinner was provided in tbo north Hide opera house for the members of company M and their companions , whether mother , wife , sister or swoothoart. This was in charge ol the ladies , and was reported to have boon an elaborate spread. Basket lunch was partaken of in the park > y all who had not made other pro- isious , where shade and ioo water , which was provided in abundance , was relishod. AFTKUNOON. The exorcises in the afternoon id not commence until 3 o'clock , mt for an hour previous the seats nd tout were filled with those nxious to haar all. But the boys vere locth to leave thair companions nd friondn , and thus the exorcists were delayed. While some grow a it tie impatient waiting , they wore ally repaid for their time by ho excellent program that followed , t was opened by all joining in the eng , America. " This was followed with music by Ravenna band. Miss fate Dunning then favored the audience with the recitation of the allowing poem , of which she is the author : Welcome Homo. I/To Company M , of the First Nebraska Hegl- mont.l Welcome homo , company M , Hack to old Nebraska ; Dnck to the state , ItH rugged soil : Happy homesteads , And honed toll. The fresh , pure air , That frt-ely gave Strength to make yon Soldiers go brnvo. Make you ro dy To do or iltirc , Foi patriotism And nnmo most fair , Welcome homo , company M , Hack to old Nebraska. Welcome homo , company M , Hack to old NobrueUii ; To the mothers Whoso looks arc grey ; Wboto fond old hearts Are proud today , Of cons scarcely Fast their That fought like men lu thol'lillluplnefi ; 'Nenth scorching sun , Across the sea ; The true-born conn Of "sixtythree. . " Welcome homo , company M , Uack to old Ncurneks. Welcome home , company M , Uack to old Nebraska. ID the graveyard , Beyond the hill , Dear , loYlng forma Are lying atlll. A year ago They said good-bye , At home , In war We all imii-t dlo , lloyond the dome Of endless bine , Those gentle llpn Now epoak to you. Welcome homo , company M , Uack to old Nebraska. Welcome home , company M , Uack to ol.t . Nebraska , The people tlock From far and wide , Nebraska's brave , A nation's prldo ; With shouts ot JOY They come to uruet , Thouuh that mooting Is Imter-BWoot We'll not forgot , In years to come , Aud gtvo the praise To every one ; Soldiers nf couipauv M , Qullnut First Nebraska , KATE W. DUNNINO. lion. Jap. Whitoherd acted as toostmaster , and introduced the several speakers in highly compli mentary and appropriate remarks. The toast , "Company M" was res ponded to by Judge 11. M.Sullivan. His speech was able , patriotic , and complimentary in a high degree to the members of company M and the first Nebraska rcgimont. This was responded to by Captain C. L Mulling , who expressed bin appreci ation and that of the company , for the kind words and dro'ls of the citizens of Broken Bow and Custer county. An original solo was then ren dered by MIH. A. 11. Stuokoy , in which the members ot the company were personally mentioned , the choir joining in the chorus. Ex-Senator . R , Alters gave a tinu address on the subject , "Tho Fighting First Nebraska. " It was ouo of ttio best talks of the day. It was responded to by Capt. V. C. Talbot , in a short talk , m which he expressed his gratefulness for the many kind words said in behalf of the First Nebraska. At this juncture music was fur nished by the baud. A recitation by Carlio Kroll was delivered in lior usual happy style , to the delight of all. A solo by Deano Uoloorab , in which a number of voices joined in the chorus , was met with the hearty applause of the audience. " 'JLhe Nobrftfika Soldier" was res ponded to by Prof. J. M. Scott , in stead of Qov. Poyntor , who failed o put in an appearance. It is not tutting it too strong to say that a ialf dozen Poyntors , put together , oould not have equalled it. It was i line spoooh. This was responded o in an able manner by Simon Cameron , a former member of the Second Nebraska regiment. This address was followed with music by the choir. ' 'Soldiers of the Spanish-Ameri can War" was responded to by an old soldier , Dr. JR. C Talbot. This was to have boon responded to by a now soldier , Kobt. Frey , but be , with his returned comrades , was surrounded and held captive by friends and appreciative citizens on the grounds , and was unable to make the platform. The exorcises closed by the band playing "Tho Battle of Manila , " which evoked the most hearty ap- ) lauso and commendation from all ) resent , followed by the announce ment that supper would be served to company M , and the band at the north side opera house. The audi ence was then dismissed with an expression of thanks for their good order , many of them having been copt standing throughout the ontira program , and while , on account of ho multitude in attendance , a largo lumber were beyond the reach of uiman voice , yet they exhibited , through all , a degree of good nature and patience that was in itself an evidence of the high intelligence of those assembled. The concluding exorcises wound up with a ball in the north side opera house , at night n which all who wished joined in the dance frco of charge. Chas.W. HakesM. D. UOMOJOPATIIIOIAN , Successor to Dr.'M , C. Blyatonc. Office over Chrystal Drue Store. Calls prompt ly anawtred from office , day or night. OAMBBON &KEESK , VrrOIWEYS & COUNSELLORS AT .AW. Roi ma 8-9 lio.tlty block , Urokon How , Neb. Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Geneva Nursery , John McCutohoon , Agent. IIuko both ( all and aprlng delivery. This la .be lending nursery in the state , anil tliolr Block 11 all first claBB. Of the hundred * we hare sold ; o In title county the | > uH four yeiirt > , we dcelro to refer you to n few whom we luivo fiiril ; hpd Htock , Tlz : JAB. Wliltehoad , John Henry. Ueo. W. Uewey , II. G. Hogoreand Judge H. Si. Snl- llvun. llvun.John McCutcheon. Shoe Shop. ; promptly mill nontly done on chort order. Prices reasonable. Second door south ot tbe poet olllco. J. M. HIMONKON. helps the team. &tvcs wear ouu expense. Sold everywhere. 1CADK 1IY STANDARD OIL CO. Buy Coal for less money of us , 3 3 than anybody else. Call on our | manager , W. L. Eule , and get price * on your winter's coal. p 3S S S s 2z i z s a s H J . V II rzs sS S z IIAVE A LAUGK QUANTITY OF PEACHES AND APPLES , which they are selling low. Their IS AS FINE AS CAN BE FOUND IN THE CITY . See thorn for Bargains in | VEGETABLES. ] ( I re You Coming to tie Bn Sim ? If eo , you will HCO Goo. Willing , with the Peninsular , Planished Stool Range High Closet ; it ia a beauty , at a moderate price. It makes my competitors howl. Also the Cast Stove , from $11.00 up. The ESTATE OAK Ilenter is a world boater it made the other fellow change his line last yoar. It holds tire 00 hours. Hundreds ary in Custer county. Just received a carload of the celebrated Studebaker Wagous best wagon made ; also Racine Banner & Bradley Buggies and Spring Wagons. Deunng Binders won't work in winter. WHITE SEWING MACHINES-Five different styles. They are king of all machines. HARDWARE A largo and complete stock. GUNS A big atook , from $10.00 up ; Winchester , Marlin and Spencer Repeaters. LANTERNS , HOME-MADE TIN WARE , best Washers , etc. FURNI'lURE A large and complete stock ; Bed Suits , Couoheseto. The LACLEADK BICYCLE for $25.00 , equal to a $40.00 wheel. Good and reliable goods , low prices and square dealing always do the business which I have had for eleven years hero. When in need of goods in my line , fee mo ; will save you money. You will have some corn and millet to bind. I have Homo full weight Deering white Sisal Twine loft that has given such good satisfaction to every farmer. No , I am not smooth enough to sell short and inferior twine. No matter what you buy of Willing , it is as represented. A BEAUTIFUL ATTACHNEItf IMFTATINQ STRINGED INSTRUMENTS has been added to the well known IIospo TEBMSi S25 CASH , $20 MONTHLY. With Stool and Scarf. HADE IN OAK , WALNUT and MAHOGANY Write For Particulars. EVERYTHING IN MU8IO
