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October 12, 1891
The Seattle Post Intelligencer
Seattle, King County, Washington
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On Oct. 11 in St. Louis, Mo., Colonel John A. Cockerill dedicated a monument in Bellefontaine Cemetery to honor deceased St. Louis Elks lodge members. Delegations from cities like Chicago, Cincinnati, and others attended, with speeches, music by Gilmore's band, unveiling, and 'Auld Lang Syne.'
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GIFT OF AN EDITOR.
Colonel Cockerill Bestows a Monument to Honor Elks.
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 11.—A monument in Bellefontaine cemetery to mark the last resting place of the members of the St. Louis Elks lodge was dedicated today with impressive ceremonies. The monument is the gift of Colonel John A. Cockerill, and represents a beautiful elk. Delegations from Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Hot Springs, Dallas, Tex., Brooklyn, N. Y., Reading, Pa., Birmingham, Ala., New Orleans, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Rockford, Springfield and a number of other cities were present. Gilmore's band furnished the music. After an address by Colonel Cockerill, the monument was accepted by Exalted Ruler Joy, of St. Louis lodge, in a neat speech. After unveiling the statue all joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne," and the ceremonies were closed with a benediction.
Colonel Cockerill Bestows a Monument to Honor Elks.
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 11.—A monument in Bellefontaine cemetery to mark the last resting place of the members of the St. Louis Elks lodge was dedicated today with impressive ceremonies. The monument is the gift of Colonel John A. Cockerill, and represents a beautiful elk. Delegations from Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Hot Springs, Dallas, Tex., Brooklyn, N. Y., Reading, Pa., Birmingham, Ala., New Orleans, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Rockford, Springfield and a number of other cities were present. Gilmore's band furnished the music. After an address by Colonel Cockerill, the monument was accepted by Exalted Ruler Joy, of St. Louis lodge, in a neat speech. After unveiling the statue all joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne," and the ceremonies were closed with a benediction.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Elks Monument
Dedication Ceremony
Colonel Cockerill
St Louis Elks
Fraternal Delegations
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel John A. Cockerill
Exalted Ruler Joy
Where did it happen?
Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
Colonel John A. Cockerill
Exalted Ruler Joy
Location
Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
Event Date
Oct. 11.
Story Details
Colonel John A. Cockerill gifts and dedicates a monument in Bellefontaine cemetery honoring deceased St. Louis Elks lodge members, with ceremonies attended by delegations from multiple cities, music by Gilmore's band, speeches, unveiling, singing 'Auld Lang Syne,' and benediction.