Rensselaer Union, Volume 9, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1877 — Decoration Day. [ARTICLE]

Decoration Day.

Pursuant to coll the citizens of Rensselaer met at the court house last Monday evening, to taks necessary steps for observance of Duooration Day. On motion, Itav. Thomas Vansooy was elected chairman of the meeting, and M. O. Cissel, secretary. On motion, the following named persons were appointed a committee of arrangements: Capt C. A. Edmonds, Horace E. James, Zimri Dwiggins, James MuEwen, Miss Julia McArthur, Mrs. Dr. G. A. Moss, Mrs. F. J. Sedrs, Mrs Alfred Thompson and Miss Mollie Babcock. The committee, after consultation, agreed to meet at the residence of Mr. Zimri Dwiggins on Tuesday evening. On motion, meeting adjourned. Rkv. Thomas Vanscoy, M. O. Cissel, sec’y. Ch’n.

Pursuant to appointment, committee of arrangements for Decoration Day met Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Zimri Dwiggins and organized by electing Mr. Z. Dwiggins, president, and M* Bl * Mollie Babcock, secretary. The following gentlemen were appointed officers of the day: President—Mr. F. J. Sears. Chaplain—Rev. T. Vanscoy. Orator.—Hon. E. P. Hammond. Marshal— Dr. G. A- Moss. PROGRAM MB. The citizens will assemble at the court house at 1:30 o’clock p. m., form in line under the direction of the marshal, and march in procession to the cemetery, where the programme of exercises will be as fallows: 1. Opening speech by president. 2. Decoration of graves, and music by the band. 3. Song by the choir. 4. Prayer by Rev. T. Vanscoy. 5. Song by the choir, assisted by Du3-I>juuP ——— 6. Oration by Hon. E. P. Hammond. \ J. Song by the choir. 8. Music by the band. 9. Benediction by Rev. T. Vanscoy. ,-ts The following committees were appointed: Committed on flowers, Mrs. G. A. Moss, Mrs. F. J. Sears and Miss Mollie Babcock. Committee on music, Miss Julia McArthur. Committee to put the soldiers’ graves in order, Horace E. James. All the citizens of the county and all friends of deceased soldiers are invited to attend and participate in the ceremonies.

Z. DWIGGINS,

president.

Mollie Babcock, secretary.