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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02
TIE LAST SAD RITES
Over the Remains of the Late Major John
W. Mitchell

Over the Remains OF the Late Major John
W. Mitchell
The funeral of the late Major John
w. Mitchell. Clerk of the Circuit Court
took place Yesterday morning at nine
O'clock. from the family residence on
South Front street.
Previous TO the services. the members
of the Bar Association of the county
met at the Court House and heard the re-
mort of the committee appointed 70 dIaft
the resolutions printed in yesterday
mornings Register and formally APP
proved the report. The members OF the
bar. accompanied by Judges Hugus'
PAUL and Campbell, then repaired TO
the family residence Of the deceased.
A number of county officials also ac-
conrDanied the attorneys, and the coun-
" Offices were closed during the iuA-
eral.
The services were conducted by
Rev. Jacob Birmingham, rector OF ~.
Luke's p. E. Church, who delivered an
address in which he summarized the
long public career of the deceased. Inc
interment was private, al Stone Church
cemetery. The pall-bearers were HeDer
List. l. +. Jones, J. B. Wilson. Co. W.
W. Arnett, Edward Blue and Ph.hp
Henry Moore.
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A REAL CIRCUS COMBINE.

The uniting Of the great John Robin
son and Franklin Bros enormous
shows has caused a stir in tented
amusements, the like Of which has
never before been known.
This huge institution is the only one
TO present the wonderful "horseIess5
carriage" and such well known anu
n eh saIaried performers as Mss Rose
DocltriU the worlds greatest eques III
enne: Mr.. Frank Miller and RoDt' SUCK
nev. who stands at the head OF tne
bareback riders of the profession; the
five Cornalins family, Europe's fore
most acrobats: Seigr.st and Silbon, who
are the acknowledged monarchs OF the
air. double troupe Of Royal Japanese
performers: Miss Dollie Miller, the
greatest lady acrobatic rider on either
side of the Atlantic the three famous
French grotesques. the De Zallos; a
troupe of twenty humanity educated
horses and ponderous elephants, be-
sides other novelties which can only be
counted by the score. It is also a well
known fact that these great shows pre-
sent the finest geological collection in
America. and a h.ppodrome of surpass-
ing merit. The grand street parade,
which moves from the show grounds
promptly each day at 10 a. m, is worth
coming miles 10 see, and is the combin-
ed paradas OF both Of these monster
tented amusements VIII show at
Wheeling August 10th.
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pace for several laps, closely followed
by Uip. On the second mile all but
four contestants were punched, with
Joseph Foster setting the pace. Irons
then came up with the leaders. Half
the distance was made in $40. On the
seventh time around, the scratch men
had Joined the rest, and the race became
very close and exciting. On the last
lap Terr!ll dropped back and Irons and
hin fought hard fer the lead. II was
as pretty a finish az any person would
care to see. A few yards from the tape
George Foster, Kunkel AID Irons were
punched andlthe ST. Clairsyille boy
spurted TO the front and came in few
feet ahead in the very creditable time
of 1903 1-5. First. w. c. KunkeI, 81.
Clairsv:lle. $50 yards; second, George
Foster. Wheeling, 200 yards; third Bert
Irons. Monaco Pa, scratch; fourth
VIM. Matthews. Weilsburg. $50 yards.
Prizes. first. diamond stud, c. c. c.;
second silver tea set, c. c. c.; third
umbrella. Kraus Bros; fourth patent
leather shoes. Locke Shoe Company.
W. o,orontae all sDpc,acles fitted by
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MOZART PARK.
Dockstader's Ministries to Open a
Weeks Engagement This After
nOon~-SOm9 Of the Familiar Names
Upon the Programme.

Il is very likely that, commencing this
afternoon. the attendance for seven days
III Mozar. Park will be larger than dur
ing any week since the opening OF that
Gel'gb-ful hilltop resort Inc man
,gcment has secured an attraction
which is a novelty in the way OF sum-
mer amusement-th famous Docksta-
Ser Mins-rels. 1t is d splendid aggre-
gl.On Cf burnt cork artists, presenting
new Ougs and dances, up 10 date WITH
cisms and clever and re. ned special
ties. All lovers of mins-relsy will at
tend the opening performance at the
matinee today.
The company includes m-ny novel
and striking features. Il opens with
the usual first part, with DocksJader as
tn.erlocu,or. Vocal selections will be
rendered by Burt Hart, VIII Mackie,
J. II. AIurJha. James Taggert, John
DOugherty and others.
The clio includes the ROsedale quar-
teJte, in selections and limitations; Tag
CERT. the King of Irish aristocracy; Burt
Hart in his famous specially, Shakes
peare's Seven Ages" Finn and Mack.
black-face knock about comedians and
vocalistS; Murtha, the eccentric musical
singing and talking comedian, in his
musical specially, interspersed with
high class comedy. The programme will
conclude with the one act side splitting.
button bursting farce, entitled The
Lunatic Asylum" in which the entire
company will appear.
During this engagement, the manage
ment has fixed the admission at tho
low price Of 25 cents, including round
Trip on the incline.
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the seashore. and there are few visitors
70 be entertained, bu. the deyotees who
are staying at home this summer, or
who have no, yet departed upon their
vacations. are securing the full meas
ure OF enjoyment from the opp1r,uui-
ties which are presented here. The
season OF opera at the Parak has closed.
but another park offers a splendid aJ-
traction. and during the next fortnight
there VIII De several large plcnics, as
well as many smaller outings. to claim
the attention Of pleasure seekers The
s@ley party was Asoin in evidence last
we7F and appears % be enjoying
great popularity. From the Wheeling
colonies at Atlantic City and other sea-
side places comes the word tina, The
season is al it's height, and Wheeling
ties are enjoying The pleasures. Is they
usually DO.
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and upon an even more e.1'1'',, S.'-''
Commeucing to-day, Mozart Park oilers
q novel attraction to p-e1su1e-seeAeTs
:, the form Of a black face entertain
nent nightly by the Docks-ader min
-,rs, company. This promises to be
.rsu attended. Tomorrow afternoon
-be ST. Alphonsus Society will cele-
,,-,-s IFS silver Jubilee at the State Fair
crounds. and there WIFE De several other
,,sc,ics and outings during the coming
wees.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02
AT wuEELINU park.
Concert to be Given by the Orchct-iar.
Opera COMPANY


At Wheeling Park to-day ...
ing instrumental and vocal
the Opera House Crchest
Lyric Opera Company w---- 5I.-
PART ].
Marlh-iThe Jolly M.c-ael' .-.....
Oyrrtlr- Dramatic ................ ..
Fartisle-D5s criI ,ivt-"Iu tle
St.'.' ..-.....-... .--.-.... ....--,
Wa.fz-"CaiI of Fortune .....M
SG,rttor-"The Gipsy Baron"....,
~ .,. k1 l,r r,,,, You and ;ciorac;ii.-T6,
AMI HIS Lass ............''.
Paris /. and III. will be render.
pavilion ON arrival II the b.
Parts III. and ~. will Doc rem
Casino building. COmmenciis ti .
PART III.
Vocal and Instrument
ShOwman's Dream
: prlnJ SOiO-"D AZ ~ art ..Ai
Sop J'iut-' .Frll
Tenor solo and Ch0rus-'Dr-k..-
from Cavai.tiia Rus-i,aud
Mr. Phil Br3nsJl and Lyr.'
Inimitable i.t-....Ar. j. '
PART ~.
Vocal and Ius'rum r.1.
March-"The White Slu3ir........
Opera House Orch -trl.
Soprano S0-o-"Love's Dream ,..-
SOLO and Chorns-"Polir-m r'-
from Pirates Of fenzl rcr
Lyric Opera CO. ana tae Opera
Overture "The JOY r nA.r-"......-
Opera House ur-1 .ra.
Gl,op-"S W3.,cw's T. grt .......-N
Cp-ra Hau-a Orol .-'r1.
IT,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

The first race was half-m'le novice,
in which there was a large field OF star
.ers. The riders were well punched at
the first quarter then Lanan, of Bridge
port. spurted and pulled to the front,
while Lowry, of Pittsburg, also showed
a gap between his wheel and the other
competitors. These two contestants
crossed the tape in The order named;
Wilbur Terrill. of Wheeling. third; VIM.
r. Hill, of Wheeling, fourth. Time
110.
Prlzes-First. gold watch, c. c. c;
second. smoking set, c. c. c.; third,
u Paris photos, Kepner; fourth, pair
bicycle shoes. O'Kane e Co.
The second race was the quarter mile
oran. which was very pretty. There
we're twenty-eight riders to start at the
pistol shot. with Quimby slightly to the
front. At the eighth he was passed by
Robert A. Miller. CT Pittsburg, who
maintained his advantage to the finish
although hard pushed 1t was very ex-
citing. and the time was good. Clyde
Ouimby. OF Steubenvilie. second; II. B.
Scott. Of Mcdonald Pa. third, R. d.
Bruce. Of Pittsburg. fourth.
Prizes-FirsJ diamond stud c. c.
C.: second. backing box end rocking
chair: third, Brown saddle, H. Riheldaf-
fer: fourth, hat Noble Bros.
One of the most interesting events on
the programme was the mile handicap.
which was won by Fred UP. Martins
Ferry. in the very creditable time OF 2:07.
The surprise in this race was the fact
that neither of the scratch men secured
place. Garden. who had $50 yard
handicap led easily for three-quarters,
and had the sympathy of the crowd on
account of his youth and size. UP and
Matthews pulled out from the field at
the third quarter, and it was very
pretty contest between them. Zip set
q pace too fast for Matthews. and the
latter fell back to second place. First,
Fred Zip. of Martins Ferry; second,
VIM. Matthews. Of Wellsburg; third, w.
c. Kunkle. of st. Clairsville; fourth, u.
W. Cochran. of Wheeling. Time 2:07.
Prizes-First, diamond stud, c. C. c.;
second. silver tea set, c. c. c.; third,
diamond watch charm, c. c. c.; fourth,
hat. Dinger Bros.
THE SEXTETTE.
The exhibition half Of the SeXtette
was a disappointment so far as time
was concerned. The riders lacked ex-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02
RIVER NEWS
Daily Chronicle of tho SIovom of '
Boats and Boatmrn

Goats and Boatm.n.
TO-DAY'S BOATS.-P.
Hur, 1 a. m. Ruth. g o.
State, Z a. M; Cincinna
a. m.
YESTERDAYS IEHAt. IT.
Charleston. Bedford. al 8 o.
Matamoras. Lexington. az u
Parkersburg, Liberty, at II q. il.
ington. Jewel at $500 p. M.
There were q feet OF waite
channel last night. Rising
The Liberty missed her
day on account OF lay.n6 az
al Cincinnati.
The L0rena has missed
Muskingum river trade
the high water.
The Virginia Is OBJ.
cinnati packet. She H..
Der of round trippers .r.- ".
P.ttsburg. Pa, Angus D.
feet and failing 40 .Ie dt"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

Prof. Shelf. the oprician. will look
into your eyes and tell you If glasses
are needed or not Consultation and
examination free. al 1110 Main street
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02
PERSONALS

The summer Liri was cn.- the fab
Tut she her brief sweet vogue c3s mad;
Tle si~' who Now G.ls flVcrS eye
lis lust the wheel g.r. Wl'1z.rg ny.
Miss Agnes Smith. of this city. ac-
companied by her aunt, Mrs. Miller,
have gone to the home OF the latter in
Cumberland, Nd.
Mrs. $. Prettymau and her niece,
Mana Wells. OF East Wheeling left for
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

The picnics given by the s.. Alphon-
sus Society are always a success. Don I
fail to attend the celebration OF their
Silver Jubilee, on new Fair Grounds,
Monday, August Sd. ....
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02
GRAND OPENING.

Grand Hog Lunch and Concert Mon
day evening. August I'd, at the new Del
monico Saloon. No. 2123 Main street.
WEIDEBUSCH & ROLF,
Props.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

Fink and Braunlich will build you Il
six room house with a bath room for
$4,000 cash and $500 per month.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

The ST. AlphonsuJ Society will cele-
brate their Silver Jubilee on Monday.
August Sd. Attend their grand picnic
on new Fair Grounds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

We sell frst-class spectacles at low
prices.
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

r.fs-t.e.,1 -,-0r,+- af
one OF ,he mos -1-'7L.lu' .''.- -,
e e.,. Circles was the lawn p.r,y Friday
g! ~ n. the home of Mr. w. II era
(, S--- - Rrooks.de A feature was The
nan 1,-.y,~1, dance. for which the music
p'','V -.~1yi5sd hy the Opera House or
49, H,,s The lawn Was Jas,etu,ly il
lum mated ana ,,.. ',.,.-,fsi
Miss Rhoda Kappes. Of Chippewa
4aEe was the CUES, of honor @, q troll
-, marty over the b. b. * NJ. +. ral.-
nv az arranged by number OF young
',-ia.,- Dersons Of Bridgeport, THURS
,,.soire
~
pleasant hop was given
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02
UPRIGHT PIANO MUST

Several months ago "a
T-nright Piano 20 summer
has lately been compete .'
assignment. The piano a D
DIR hands for sale. and V'.l
at a great sacrifice - tMmeo
chaser. .,
F. ". BAUM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

Mrs. Susan Mason celebrated her sixty
frs. birthday Wednesday 10y entertain
ing about score Of her lady friends
az her home, on Marke, street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

We sell frst-class spec,2c'.
prices.
DILLON. WHEAT & HAN. IL. .
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

We guarantee all spec,acles fitted by
our Prot. Levitt to give entire satisiac-
ton. ., 90
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
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We have fitted fifty cases
tacles the past month, where O.
failed.
DILLON. WHEAT & Han
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Cyclome,ers, best in the world, $3.50
each a
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
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MILE CHAMPIONSHIP

Briant did not have the same easy thing
as in the other TWO championship races.
The other contestants were Matthews,
of Wellsburg. and Lubic, Of Benwood.
There was q great deal of loafing FOR
the first round, with Br.ant setting the
pace throughout At the third quar-
ter Matthews spurted to the front, taxi
ing a good lead. Briant tried hard 70
overcome t, but failed. Matthews cross
ing the tape ten feet in the lead. FIRST,
VIM. Matthews, of Weilsburg; second,
c. A. Briant, Of Parkersburg; third,
Joseph Lubic, of Benwood. Time,
2:46 So. The c. c. c. offered gold and
silver medals to first and second men
respectively.
The last race Of the afternoon was the
five mile handicap. The spectators
who expected the contestants to loaf
were disappointed. The pace was fast
from the start, and the limit man was
passed by a half dozen riders in the
frs. mile. The scratch men also crawled
I'd slowly from the rear. Lubic set the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-08-02

M. and Mrs II. r. Bell entertained
~ ~ choir OF the Second Pres0y terrain
Cbnrrb at their home, on the ls-'1u'
Tbursday evening.
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500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleas
ed TO learn that iheIe is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure In all its stages and that is Ca.
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Cutarrh being a constitution
al disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of The
disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assist
irg nature in doing its werk. The pro-
prietors have so much faith In its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that II fails 10 cure.
Send for list of Testimonial. Address,
f. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
H0SHSold by druggists, roc.
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SANDY Ridge.

The "May Supper" held by the Ladies'
Aid Society was success. About seven
~ took supper, and good lime generally
was enjoyed.
the ianlines Of a crank who came 10 Ser
geanlsvile some time ago TO work up an
tagonism 10 secret societies. He may
have confirmed those already p'ejudiced.
He certainly made no converts. Popular
sympathy is with the Lodge men, and the
chance for good influence which was en-
joyed by the Rev. promoter of the crank
harangues, has largely been sacrificed
Lodge men say they can stand that II the
Rev. gentleman and his supporters can.
We have not heard that any society is
likely 10 disband because Of the attacks
of a self confessed violator of solemn
obligation.
The speech of Rev. ID. g Cobb, at Ser
geantsvile on Tuesday evening, drew
big crowd. Mr.. Cobb is n grand officer
in the X If p. He spoke for secret or
ders in general, and gave entire saiisiac.
ton to all, unless il be 10 the few who
are going To put down secret societies.
The Sunday School in the Ridge church
opens wtn. The attendance nt the church
service is above The average.
Fruit prospects are good Peaches are
not likely To be really heavy crop, but
fair. Apples premise well and so do
cherries.
Grass and grain are suffering from
want of rain We rarely have so long
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-05-13

After meals you should have simply
feeling Of comfort and satisfaction. You
should not feel any special indications
that digestion is going on. II you do,
you have indigestion, which means not.
digestion. This may be the beginning of
50 many dangerous diseases, that 1t is best
to take it In hand at once and treat il with
Shaker Digestive Cordial. For you know
that indigestion makes poison, which
causes pain and sickness. And that
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps digestion
and cures indigestion. Shaker Digestive
Cordial does this by providing tho diges-
tive materials in which the sick stomach
is wanting. II also tones up and strength.
ems the digestive organs and makes them
perfectly healthy. This is the rationale
II its method Of cure, as tho doctors
would say. Sold by druggists, price 10
cents TO 81 90 per bottle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-05-13

The 3Sih annual conclave of the
Grand Commandery of knights Templar
of the State of New Jersey was held in
Ma onic Hall, Trenton, yesterday, when
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
r. E. Grand Commander, Robert Ding
well, Newark Deputy Grand Comman-
der, John E. Rowe, Newark Grand
Generalssimo, w. II. Sebling, Plainfleld;
Grand Captain General, Peter McGill,
Lamberivile Grand Prelate, Rev. Geo.
c. Maddox, Trenton; Grand Senior
Warden, William b. Pugh, Woodbridge i;
Grand Junior Warden, J. 8. Davidson,
Washington; Grand Treasurer, II. G..
Wiese, Bordentown; Grand Recorder,
Charles Bechtel. Trenton Grand Stan
datd Bearer. Daniel Demares', Pater-
son; Grand Sword Bearer. d. Q. Adams.
Planfied Grand Warder, II. A. Shir-
refs. Elizabeth; Grand Captain tt
Guards, A. 7. Osmund, Trenton.
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Rich discoveries Of Gold

AT Cripple Creek, Colo, and else
where, are being made daily, and the
production for 1896 will be the largest
ever known, estimated at Two Hundred
Million Dollars. Cripple Creek alone is
producing over One Million Dollars a
month, and steadily increasing. Mining
Stocks are advancing in price more rap.
idly than any other Stocks, and many
pay dividends of SO to 90 per cent. They
offer the best opportunity TO make a
large profit on u small investment.
john |. TAuMAN 81 Co, 40 Broadway,
New York, are financial agents for The
Prudential Gold Mining Co., and Others
in the famous Cripple Creek district.
They will send you free, interesting par
ticulars Of the Mining Companies they
represent, also their book on speculation
10 Stocks, Grain and Cotton, containing
many new and important features.
Send for these books at once II you
are Interested in any form of speculation
or investments. They may prove profit
able to you.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-05-13

- Lnmberiville has fake reporter who
can Leaf almost any other New Jersey
ink Singer. Orr up the river neighbor
can beat the State, through his facile
pen, on anything from child with five
heads 10 whale stranded on Lambert
vile bar. Nobody in Lamberlyille ever
heard about any of these things and no.
body up there believes in them. The
latest yarn is lhat immense coal deposits
hive been located there through the
dream OF farmer. The beautiful garner,
however, rather spoils bis story by saying
that the farmer could not get anybody
even to 60 look at his famous coal fields.
Trenton Euening Times.
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The Fourth Organ Recital

Al S. Andrews Church. conducted by
the Rev. MIR. Dennison, will take place
on the evening Of Ascension Day, May a.
at z. 10. The orchestra will assist. All
lovers of good sacred music are invited to
be present.
No entrance fee will be required, but II
is asked and expected that each person
will contribute in the offertofy, some
silver piece, TO aid the Choir Fund. The
annual distribution of medals to the Choir.
ister boys will be made.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-05-13

An entertainment will be given ia
The United First Church of Amwell
by noted clocutonisl, Miss Clara q.
Brice, graduate of the Genesee Wesleyan
Seminary Of N. Y. and the Boston
School Of Elocu,ion, on Thursday, May
l4lh, al s O'clock, under the auspices OF
the y. =. 3. G. H. Admission 90 cts. !;
children 10 cts. The public are cordially
invited. II Thursday evening should
prove stormy the entertainment will be
held on Friday evening.
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Don't wear any false hair while ii is
possible TO retain your own. Ayers Hair
Vlgor, the best dressing, uouIishes and
invigorates the hair-roots, cures scalp dis
eases, prevents the hair from coming out
or turning gray, and promotes new and
iuXuriant growth
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Inc IoIiOWlng oTueF, lssucu ny Inbt
Commander d. s. Williams, will explain
itself
HEADQu'Rs MAJ. &. A. ANGEL Posi-, No. 20
Dept of New Jersey, q. A. Il
LANBERIYILLE, May 49, 1896 J
General Order No !.
CoMRADRs-In compliance with General Orders
from Department Headquarters of the Grand
Army of the Republic. Saturday, May S0th being
Memorial Day. let us at the time appointed gather
around the sacred remains Of our departed com
rades and garland the mounds above them with
the choicest flowers of Sprngtime. Let raise
above them the dear old flag they eaved from dis
honor. Let us in their solemn presence renew our
pledges to aid and assist those whom they have
left among us sacred charge upon a nations
gTatitude-tbe soldiers and sailors widow and or
phan-and let ms resolve TO honor the memory of
our departed comr AIDES, that we may receive new
Inspiration.
Comrades will assemble at Post Headquarters.
with white gloves and canes, on Sunday morning,
May oath, at 10 O'Clock, to attend Divine service at
the New HOPE NJ Il. Church also meet at 1;l5 r.
NJ the same day TO attend Divine service at the
Lambeltville M. f. Church.
win also assemble at Post Headquarters on Me-
mortal Day at o'clock, p. Nj , sharp, for the pur-
pose proceeding the cemeteries In our city to
decorate the graves Of our fallen comrades.
All ex-s soldiers and sailors cordially invited
10 take part with us in all these services.
We ask the citizens to cooperate with us in this
our sacred duty.
BY order Of
ID. S. WILLIAMS
Post Commando
Harry s, KRoEsEN, Adjutant.