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The remnant of the Tazewell veterans of the civil war were here on their annual memorial, on Tuesday. The tender service of decorating the graves of their dead comrades whose bodies sleep in the cemeteries here, was solemnly carried out in the
usual manner. At 12 o'clock a bountiful luncheon was served in the school building, prepared by the Tazewell Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, a service which these gentle, patriotic women render each year gladly and cheerfully, knowing that each service, for some one or more of the old warriors, will be the last. The boys who gave their lives in the World War, were not forgotten- "Come, North, some South, and some in Flanders Fields." Here, and throughout the nation, the graves of the known and the unknown, were strewn with flowers. Poppies were worn in memory of the boys who "never came home." The heroes of these wars were honored on this, which should be regarded as perhaps the chiefest celebration day in which the people of this county, and of all counties, engage, over topping in tender and unselfish service any other memorial celebration in which we engage.
At 1 o'clock the chapel was filled to hear the address of Judge BURNS, of Lebanon, who had been selected to deliver the Memorial address. Judge
GRAHAM, the Commander of the Browne-Harman Camp, presided and introduced the speaker in his
usual felicitous manner. The address of Judge BURNS, seemingly impromptu
mainly, was ideal. Apparently without effort at eloquence or oratorical effect, he was truly eloquent. He touched the chords and reached the hearts of the old soldiers. There was humor, there was need of handkerchiefs. The address was just right, and the speaker closed when he got through. This was the first time many Tazewell people had seen and heard Judge BURNS. It is no surprise to learn of his high standing in his town, not only as a lawyer but also occupying high standing in his church, and thus the Memorial service of 1922, passed into
history.
Mrs. J.A. LESLIE is anxious to secure a number of different kinds of games to be furnished the convict camp. Checkers, dominos, etc. can be used to advantage by the convicts, and any such games that you may have and don't care for will be sent to the camp if left at this
office.
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