The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1903-08-20
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.

Veterans of Racine and Kenosha County
Planning for the Coming Reunion.
All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the annual reunion of the
old soldiers of Racine and Kenosha
County, which will be held at Ever
green Park, near Racine, on Labor
Day. The invitation for the event is
being sent out by F. H. Lyman. It
reads as follows:
DEAR FRIEND:
The annual basket picnic OF the Ra-
cine and Kenosha County Veterans
| Association will occur on Labor Day,
Monday the seventh of September
next at the ''Evergreens, in the south
suburb of Racine on the shores of Lake
Michigan.
All veterans of the War Of the Re-
bellion, all members Of the Woman's
Relief Corps, and all Sons of Veter-
ans IN the two counties are urged to
attend. The invitation also includes
the adult members Of families of those
N entioned.
The mothers, widows and daughters
OF deceased veterans are cordially In
vited. Let such come and meet with
the comrades in arms of loved zones,
who having fought the battles of our
country, have gone to their reward,
some lying in nameless graves on
Southern soil. The place of meeting
being on the NJ. r. & K. electric line
is easily reached. Those from the in
terror may assemble at the Grand
Army Hall in Racine or Kenosha, as
may be most convenient and go with
the crowd" From Kenosha special
car has been chartered. The round
trip will be thirty cents, not including
the local street car fare to the end of
the line. please have even change
ready.
/ The car will leave the north city
limits promptly at ten O'Clock, arriv-
ing at sThe Evergreens' a half hour
later, returning in time for the western
train. It is hoped that the Racine
City and County delegation will also
be on hand at this honr so that those
from kenosha may not lack for cor
dial welcome to the hospitable shores
of Racine.
Do not let bad weather prevent you
from attending. The place of meet
ing has spacious grounds and build
ings. In case of rain the day can be
fully enjoyed under cover. A short,
Interesting address will be given by
the Rev. Florence Buck, whose re-
marks at Kenosha on last Memorial
Day, replete with patriotic thought and
inspiration, held the unwavering at
tention of the assemblage to the last
| word.
A good orchestra has been engaged
and will discourse music all day.
The Woman's Relief Corps will ar
range programme of games and di-
versions. Other entertaining features
will be provided. Mr.. z. G. Simmons,
whose hospitality many of you have
enjoyed has been invited and has ex-
pressed his intention to attend.
Bring your baskets full of good
things to eat. The committee as
sumes no responsibility in providing
refreshments. The managers of "The
Evergreens" sell coffee, sandwiches,
&C., at reasonable prices.
There is ample accommodation for
families or neighborhoods, if for the
sake Of greater socia bility they choose
to join.
Let every one come prepared to pay
the annual dues. Surely no one can
wish to participate in the pleasures of
the occasion without contributing the
small sum required.
/ You are urged to corle early and stay
all day.
Every minute will be enjoyed.
Close up! Touch elbows! Guide
right! Forward march to Racine, on
the 9TH of September.
i Fraternally,
F.. II. LYMAN, Kenosha,
President.
JOHN c. LUNN, Racine,
Sec'y and Treas.
W. D. MCPHERSON, Racine,
FRED KRAKosKY, Burlington,
/ CHARLES e. LIKES, Kenosha,
a. GILMORE, Union Grove,
Vice Presidents.
August II, 1908.
NOTICE.
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