The National tribune., 1884-06-12
ILLINOIS.

At Springfield, ILL.,, it was estimated that
fully 1900 visitors were in town on Decoration
Day. The members of Stephenson Post, in full
dress and seventy-fiye in number, under COM
mand of Comfade Brewer, p. c., and detach-
| ment of the Sons of Veterans participated in
the ceremonies The Association of Union
Prisoners of War also participated in the ex-
ercises.
Comrade Jno Grierson Morrison, Ill., writes
as follows: Alpheus CLARK Post, No. u.s. of that
place, observed Memorial Day in very appro-
pirate manner. The procession, consisting of
the old soldiers company of militia, the fire
companies, civic societies, and citizens, headed
| by the Morrison corlet band, marched to our
beautiful cemetery, where a company of little
girls decorated the graves Of our deceased COM
rades. The day was fine, and large concourse
of people assembled and listened attentiyely to
very interesting remarks and "reminiscences
from General G. ii. Howard and others.
Comrade 2. E. briggs, Mcdowell, H.. writes
| u that on Memorial Day Eairburg Post No
| 70, and Weston Post No. 1872, went to Forest to
assist Post No. la in decorating the graves of
comrades at that place
Comrade J. T. Clendennn, Sparta, H., writes
us that the usual decoration service was per-
formed by Post No. 1S1, of that place. on Me-
mortal Day. General w. P. Powell, of Belle
| vile, was the orator Of the day, and short
address was made by Captain John b. Hood
| Fully $500 people were present at the decora-
ton of the graves
Comrade G.. w. Mason, Jacksonville, Ill.,
writes us that Memorial Day was observed at
that place by Martin Baker Post No. 245. The
members of the Post and about 1000 citi-
zens headed by the McLanesboro' brass band
marched to the cemetery at IL o'clock and
| after performing the usual ceremonies of the
| day, repaired to a stand near by in pleasant
grove to listen to the orations of G. I'll. Hillard,
! Captain Thomas Sheridan, and j. W. Butcher
The McLanesboro' band and home choir fur
nished splendid music for this, the largest
| assemblage ever held here on Memorial Day.
Comrade SOL r. Smith, Lincoln. Ill. writes
| as follows: Memorial Day was duly observed
| here by all classes, the business houses all
closed up, and the city was deliberately decor
! ated. The management was under Leo W.
| Myers Post, No. 1872, and was a success in every
particular. Comrade T. A. Parker delivered
the Grafton.
Comrade Martin 0. Holston, Charleston H.,
writes that Memorial Day was observed at that
place for the first time this year, and was a
| great success. Post No. 271, the Odd Fellows.
| fire company, and other organizations were in
the line of the procession. Comrade Holston
also informs us that Post No. 21 is in excel
lent working order.
| SohileiiC AlSA- LIZ DIUWli, AsIlGy, ILL.,, Virtues
us that Decoration Day was observed at that
place by Andy Hosmer Post, No. 342, and that
addresses were made by Hon. Isaac Clemens, of
Carbondale, ILL.,, and Rev. Mr.. Wallis, of Ash
ley.
Comrade B. R. Bachman, MINER, H., writes
us that Decoration Day was observed for the
first time at that place on the Both uIt, the
/ ceremonies being conducted under the auspices
OF John Hunter Post No. 168.
Comrade P s. Potter, Dixon, H., informs us
that the exercises on the Both ult were OBJ
served at Dixon, under the auspices of Post
No. CSC. w. Dey, commander. After the
graves had been decorated, the company assem-
bled in the opera house to listen to Colonel Ja-
| cobson's address, after which Mr.. Morrison re-
cited Cover Them Over.n
Comrade S. NJ. NJ Goodwin, Indianola Ill.,,
writes us that Decoration Day was observed at
that place by large concourse of old soldiers
and citizens, who marched in procession to
Woodawn cemetery and decorated the graves
Of the twenty four soldiers who lilo buried