The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-04-25
CENTENNIAL CELEBRA-
TON.
kenosha to Celebrate cur Nations Natal Day,
1789-1SSo.

1789-188o.
The purpose Of this celebration is to
commemorate the first Inauguration of
George Washington as president Of the
newborn nation. President Harrison says
that the illustrious even was preceded at
nine o'clock in the morning, in all the
churches by prayer for Gods blessing on
the government and its first president"
BY Act of Congress, Tuesday, April 30th,
next, has been declared general holiday,
and the president requests "the people Of
the entire country" to meet in their res
pective places of worship at nine o'clock in
the morning of that day for thanksgiving
and praise to God, after the manner of our
fore-fathers.
The Governor of the State of Wisconsin,
has also sent forth his message to the same
effect. The following is from Mayor
Williams.
In accordance with the presidents pro-
ca. nation, and that of the Governor of the
State of Wisconsin, I hereby request that
al places of business be closed, April 80
next for the day; and at nine o'clock in the
morning the citizens assemble in their var
ious churches for divine worship. further
recommend a hearty cooperation on the
part of the citizens generally with the
committee appointed by the Citizens
meeting in order that the day may be ap
propriately observed. Henry Williams,
Mayor
On Monday evening the Citizens meet
ing prepared a program, and appointed the
undersigned committee to perfect the
plans and to see them faithfully carried
out in detail. AS a committee we expect
the hearty support of every person interes'
ted in the welfare of our city. We there
fore hope to see cheerful obedience rem
dered to the above proclamations This is
a national event we shall never behold
again, surely every good citizen will res,
pect it.
Here is an outline of the program Nine
o'clock q. H.: Divine services in the various
churches. 1:30 p. m: All the school chill
dren of the city are requested to meet al
Central school building. An invitation is alst
extended to schools throughout the county
to be present the same time where under
the guidance of Principal Pollock and the
teachers, procession will be formed. The
line of march will be from school building
to public square, through Main street tc
Park Cf weather permits, otherwise to Mr.
Simmons HalD where patriotic songs viii
be sung and the following gentlemen deliver
brief addresses: Col. NJ Frank, Rev. II
Thompson, School Supt. Mahoney Jas
Cavanagh, Esq, and Judge Van Wyck.
A special invitation is extended to The
fire department, G. A. r., the various or
CARNATIONS Of workingmen and all societies
to participate in the procession.
We trust the American flag will float
from the dome OF every public building and
wave over every school house.
In the evening a mass meeting will be
held in Mr. Simmons Hall, addressed by
speakers from abroad. Good music will be
furnished. Admission free.
Marshal Of the Day, Fred Stemm; Assis-
tant Marshals, the leaders of the various
organizations participating in the process
cession, who will please communicate with
the Marshal at once. Chaplains, Re7s ?
Rech and W. L. Bray
Firing of cannon, changing of bells and
blowing Of steam whistles at sunrise. Fire
works in the evening.
For program in full and names of speak
ers, see posters.
J. J. HARTLEY,
F. II. LYMAN,
w. F. FISHER,
c. A. DEWEY,
D. A. MAHoNEY.