Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1899 — Memorial Day at Blackford. [ARTICLE]

Memorial Day at Blackford.

Tlie following is the program for Decoration at Blackford and vicinity May 30. Marshal H. M. Garriot. Commander, F. M. Hurley. Music, band 7:30 a. m. Fprm in procession 8 a. m. March to Smith cemetery... .8:10 Song by choir 9:30 Prayer. :.......... .Rev. Pierson. Decoration of graves Com. Thence to Sandridge cemetery. Song by choir 11 a. m. Prayer Rev. Sherrill. Decoration of graves.., Com. Adjourn for dinner.. Arnold Grove. Assembleat Prater cem 2 p. m. Song All. Prayer Rev. Carnes. Decoration of graves Com. Address in grove.... B. D. Comer. Song All. Volunteer speeches Veterans Benediction.