Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1905 — APPOMATTOX. [ARTICLE]

APPOMATTOX.

Forty years ago to - morrow. April 9, General Lee surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox, and thus practically ended the war of the rebellion. In commemoration of this event the department commander of the state, Daniel R. Lucas, has issued a request to all old soldiers to meet together and attend divine services at some church in a body. In compliance with this request G. A. R. Post No. 84, of Rensselaer, has requested the privilege of meeting in the First Baptist church, Sunday morning at 10:45, at which time the pastor will read a brief address prepared by the department commander, and will also preach a sermon suitable to the occasion. A special invitation is extended to all old soldiers to attend whether they are members of any grand army post or not. A cordial invition is also extended to the public in general to come. J. B. Bair, Pastor.