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"The evil that men do lives after
them;
The good is oft interred with their
bones."
May it not be thus with Arthur St. Clair
but rather may this
monument long stand as a fitting tribute
of respect to his memory. May
the broken granite boulders typify the
strength and rugged virtues of that
stalwart patriot and his faithful
followers and may this bronze tablet fit-
tingly recall the advancement of the
western frontier to this place.
Mr. President, on behalf of the
Committee on Construction, I now
tender this beautiful and appropriate
memorial to the Greenville Historical
Society to be disposed of at its
pleasure.
REMARKS OF GEORGE A. KATZENBERGER.
PRESIDENT GREENVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
We have met to-day in the golden month
of October to unveil a
monument erected to the memory of the
brave pioneers who built here
a fort in the wilderness, one hundred
and sixteen years ago. As in this
month the latest crops are gathered, so
ought we to realize that we are
reaping the fruits of the labors of the
pioneers.
Monuments not only contribute to our
civilization, they mark its
progress and degree. They keep green the
memory of patriotic services.
The members of the Greenville Historical
Society after placing a me-
morial boulder in Greenville, were of
the opinion that the most important
work to be done was the erection of a
memorial at this place. Fort Jef-
ferson is the oldest historic spot in
this county and we are glad to state
that we have had no difficulty in
securing the co-operation of the citizens
of this village.
We all realize that great credit is due
to Messrs. Patty and Coppock
for their unselfish action in deeding
these two lots to the Trustees of
Neave Township for park purposes.
This is also an appropriate time to
acknowledge the aid and co-
operation on the part of the residents
of this place.
In presenting this monument to the
public in behalf of the donors
we express the hope that it will be a
reminder to us and to those who
come after us, of our indebtedness to
the brave soldiers and pioneers who
opened this country to civilization !
May it increase our love for this, our
country, which extends its protection
over all of us.
ADDRESS OF ACCEPTANCE.
PROF. J. T. MARTZ.
This fort was built, not for the
protection of the white settlers in
its immediate vicinity, for there were
none there at that time. Then
the howl of the wolf, the scream of the
panther or the whoop of the