The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-05-25
DECORATION DAY.

Court House, on Monday evening" May
22d, 1871, (for the purpose of making the
necessary arrangements to celebrate the
30th day of May, 1871, as day designat-
ed to decorate the graves of the fallen
heroes of our country the following pro-
ceedings were had, viz:
Charles Frantz Was chosen Chairman
and E. G.. Timme Secretary of said
meeting; the following committees were
then appointed:
Committee to solicit funds to defray
the necessary expenses--Charles Frantz,
Rouse Simmons and Fred. Robinson.
Committee on arrangements--E G..
Timme, Hon. M H. Petit A. B. Capron.
Committee to procure speakers-Hugh
McDermott, George Limpert, John Lucas
Committee to solicit fowers-H. B.
Hinsdale, Ed. Richmond, Mark Dresser,
S. Y. Brande.
Committee to procure music--Charles
Frantz, Peter Zahnnen, George Limpert.
On motion the several organizations
and the Common Council and the Fire
Department were respectfully invited to
take part in the celebration and that the
Secretary notify the same accordingly.
The following resolution was adopted
Resol0ed-That the ladies of Kenosha,
who have always been foremost in this
good work be invited to contribute their
influence and aid in carrying out the
sacred offices which we, as citizens of Ke-
nosha county, propose in doing honor to
our departed heroes.
The meeting then adjourned until Sat-
urday evening at s o'clock, P. NJ, to
meet in the Court house to hear reports
of the several committees and make farther
arrangements. E. G.. TnINIE, Sec.
PROGRAMME.
A decoration of the graves of our fall
len soldiers, who sacrificed their lives on
the altar of our common country, will take
place in the City of Kenosha, on Tues
day, May Both, 1871
The following programme and order of
exercises will be strictly complied with
viz:
The procession will form on Mark ct
Square, at one o'clock, P. M, as follows:
1st--Kenosha Brass Band.
2d-Soldiers with rifles for firing party.
3d-Soldiers of the late war-unarmed.
4th-Mayor and Common Council of
the City of Kehosha.
5th-Orator and Clergymen.
6rh-Free Masons.
7th-Odd Fellows.
Sth-St. Georges Benevolent Society
in regalia.
9th-The several Fire Companies of
the City of Kenosha.
10th-Citizens and strangers on foot.
11th--Citizens and strangers in car
riages
The procession Will then move as fol-
lows, viz: From Market Square north
on Main Street to Grand street, thence
west to Ann street thence south to Mar
ket street, thence east to Main street,
thence south to the park, at which place
the exercises will be as follows:
1st-Music by the band
2d--Prayer by the Rev. Mr.--
educational Song.
4th--Oration by the Hon. o. S. Head.
9Th Music by the band.
The procession will then proceed to
the cemetery, where the graves of our fall
len heroes will be decorated with flow
ers; after which the procession will
form in hollow square, when the militia
ry salutes will be fired in honor Of the
occasion; and brief addresses will then be.
made by the several Clergymen. Rev.
Mr.. --- will then give the ben
ediction: The column will then reform
and march to Market Square where
they will be dismissed.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
J.V. Quarles, Jr., Marshal,
]. e. Bailey, LIST Assistant Marshal.
All soldiers and citizens of Kenosha
county are respectfully requested to be
present and participate in the march and
ceremonies of the day. -
KENosHA. May 23d, 1871.
E. G. TMME, Com.
M. Fl. PETIT, Arm
A. B. CAPRoN, ments
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RACES. There will be two days races
at the "Kenosha Driving Park" May
! 30 and 31st The first DAY there will be