. Monuments, tablets and other memorials erected in Massachusetts to commemorate the service of her sons in the war of the rebellion, 1861-1865 .. . 876, — a sort of centen-nial offering to the memory of men who made a united Union cost, $10,000, was met largely by town appropriation, helped out at theend by individual subscriptions. G. D, Anderson Post 196 occupiesrented quarters. (Stephen Hayward, Commander.) Vide Plate XXII. Greenfield ( Franklin County). — One of the most beautiful mon-uments in Massachusetts is that which stands in the Court House squareof the shire town of F
. Monuments, tablets and other memorials erected in Massachusetts to commemorate the service of her sons in the war of the rebellion, 1861-1865 .. . 876, — a sort of centen-nial offering to the memory of men who made a united Union cost, $10,000, was met largely by town appropriation, helped out at theend by individual subscriptions. G. D, Anderson Post 196 occupiesrented quarters. (Stephen Hayward, Commander.) Vide Plate XXII. Greenfield ( Franklin County). — One of the most beautiful mon-uments in Massachusetts is that which stands in the Court House squareof the shire town of Franklin County. Of red granite, imported Aber-deen, it is exquisite in color, form and impression. The outlay, $7,150,was defrayed by the town. No beholder can look upon this tribute withouta thrill of gladness that such a memorial is possible. Edwin E. Day Post174 has a hall entirely its own, through the generosity of the town, theonly condition being that the sidewalk be kept free of snow and on the street, veterans have to climb only one flight of stairsto reach the Post room, while the everv-dav club room is on the street. 1 ^ S >.. - ^A ! ^^SS^S^W^^^^M laK<?fc=^^#^iitti ^MMBMWBMMIii^^B Hm,l iHE • T: \M^,-. ••- iJiSS^V ,^:- fefi^JIT*
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