Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-19

A"N ANo VIII VIC uONu. liz water Will
be shut on at the upper gates from 6
in the morning until 6 in the evening.
This is in accordance with the follow
ing request sent out, yesterday, from
the mayors office:
City of Gardiner.
Mayors Office.
Gardiner, Me-, Sept Is, 1901
For the third time in the life of our
nation. we are called upon to mourn
the loss of a beloved President, strick-
en- down by the assassin's hand.
President Roosevelt has appointed
Thursday. September the 10Th, The
day on which the body of the dead
President will be laid in its last earth
ly resting place. as day OF mourning
and prayer throughout the United
States, and has recommended that all
people assemble on that day. Ito bow
down in submission to the will of AL
mighty God, and to pay, out of full
hearts. their homage of love ana rev.
erence to the great and good President.
whose death has smitten the nation
with bitter grief" and ii seems most
appropriate that we. in common with
the people of the nation. should meet
together and express our admiration
for his character and great sorrow at
his death.
Complying with this proclamation.
and the general desire of the COM
munity. the city council has arranged
| to have a public memorial service at
| the Coliseum on Thursday. at half past
2 o'clock in the afternoon. which all
are cordially invited to attend.
has tl,A rte
resentative. l earnestly recommend
and request that, so far as possible, all
business be suspended during the day;
and that the people of the city, laying
aside their ordinary occupations and
following the recommendations of
President Roosevelt. observe the day
las day of mourning and prayer"
FREDERIC DANFORTH,
Mayor.
Marshal Drake has received word
that about all the organizations in the
city will participate in the parade.
Those who do not will proceed to the
Coliseum and use the seats which have
been saved for them. This includes
the ladies as well. Heath Relief Corps
meeting at its hall at $50 and the
Eastern Star at the anteroom of the
Coliseum at 2.15. The following notice
is issued in regard to the singing:
To the Singers of Gardiner:
The undersigned, having in charge
the preparation of the program for the
public services in memory of Pres. Nc
Kinley, have request to make of
you. Four hymns will be sung at the
services in the Coliseum. We want
you to take seats in the gallery. di-
rectly above the speakers stand. to
assist in the singing of the hymns.
This is all the formal invitation that
will be given. Do not fail to be on
hand early and do your part in this
public testimonial of respect to our
martyred President.
W. F. SMALL,
A. c. HARLOW.
AS near as can be arranged, the fol-
lowing line of march will be taken up:
Line with right resting at the foot of
Water street will cOuntermarch and
pass UP Water street, up Brunswick,
up Washington, across Elm, down
Brunswick. School. Vine and back
onto Water street. where the mayor
and city government with clergy in
carriages will pass. The line will then
move to the Coliseum, where they will
occupy the settees which have been
provided for them and also reserved.
The parade will be formed nearly as
follows:
Mounted Police.
Marshal and Aids.
Augusta Cadet Band.
Co. A. n. G. S. NJ.
Heath Post. G. A. r.
Danforth NJ. Maxcy Camp. S. of Y.
SECOND DIVISION.
Maine Commandery, X. T
Canton Evergreen, =. NJ.
Gardiner Co. X. of p.
Other Fraternities.
THIRD DIVISION.
Continental Hook and Ladder Co.
Alert Hose Co, No. ].
Eagle Hose Co. No. ..
II. W. Jewett Hose Co.. No. 4.