Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-08-18
DEDICATE CABIN
And PARK AUG. 81
FAIRFIELD READY FOR JEFFER
SON COUNTY PIONEERS RE
UNIoN-THE PROGRAM.

Fairfield, August 12.--(SpeciaI Old
settlers park and the Bonniield log
cabin will be dedicated August 81,
during the Jefferson County PioneeTa'
Reunion. The reunion this year will
be held August 2031 and September 1,
and will probably draw as large
crowds as it has in the past. The
program has just been made out:
Sunday, Aug. 80, Church Day.
IL a. m.-Services in the various
churches (St. Mary's at 10 o'clock).
The subject of the addresses in each
church will be in keeping with the re-
union and home coming season.
2:3O p. m.-Fellowship club meeting
In auditorium at Chautauqua park In
charge of the president, DR.. w. II.
Conner.
1880 p. m.--Union Religious services
in park. Meeting in charge of Minis
terial association.
Monday, August 81, Reunion Day.
10 a. m.-Reception of visitors in
the park about the banners of the var
ious states and countries represented
in --efferson county. Chairman Of pes
unions already arranged are:
England-Rev. Pearse Pinch.
France-J. P. Manatrey.
Germany-Henry Bureker.
Illinois-D. F. Spratt-
Indiana-Al Sumner.
Ireland-Rev. j. H. Hogan.
New England--C. w Gage.
Ohio-Perry King.
Pennsylvania-Wi Louden.
Southern states-W. B. Murray.
Sweden-J. A. Huglin.
IL noon-States' dinners in the park
Free coffee furnished by the associa-
tion.
l p. m.-Program of addresses and
music by the united picnic parties at
the band stand. Presentation of big
cake to largest state representation.
2:30 p. m.-Dedication of the Old
Settlers park and Bonnifield log
cabin. Conveyances to Old Settlers
park will run continuously after p.
m from the public square The pro-
gram at the log cabin will consist OF
| music, addresses and "reminiscences Of
historic interest.
7 p. m.-Band concert In Central
park.
8 p. m.--Historical picture exhibits
ton.
September 1, Old Soldiers Day.
s a. m.-Reception of visitors in tho
| park by committee of 800.
| 10 a. m.-Old Settlers day parade
| in charge of c. H. Gage.
Fairfield band.
Escort-Major E. e. Lucas and staff
and Company M, 54th Regiment, l. N.
| Pioneers and distinguished guests
| In carriages.
Fairfield fire department
Drum corps.
Decorated automobiles in charge OF
w. M. Campbell.
The associations famous oxen,
| Rock and Patty and prairie schooner
| of 1S49.
| Floats showing scenes of camp flfc
| in the Civil war.
Township floats and delegations. A
medal will be awarded the township
having the best float or exhibit in tho
| parade.
| Horseback riders.
Decorated carriages.
Tableaux floats.
Floats Of business houses and fac
| tories.
Fun, humor and sport
IL a. m.-Annual meeting Of the
Jefferson County Old Settlers associa-
tion and Old Soldiers Park association
| in the park.
| Call to order by president, DR.. ]. r.
| Clarke.
Prayer by the chaplain. J. D. Bates.
| Address of welcome-Mayor 7. J,
| James.
Introduction Of pioneers and dis
| tinguished guests.
Announcement Of prize winners.
Election Of officers and general
| business
IL noon.-Annual Old Settlers pio-
mic in park in charge of committee 0!
| 300.
p. m.-Ladies' old time costume
| contest.
1870 p. m.-Reunion day exercises in
| the park.
| Music.
Prayer.
Reading of prize poem.
Music.
| Address by orator of the day, to be
| chosen.
Music.
Report Of obituarian.
| Short addresses by pioneers Of Iowa.
p. m.-Championship ball game
| on alumni field.
| $3.50 p. m.-Parade of decorated bapy
carriages In the park.
p m.-Exhibition of kite flying by
| the International Aerial Navigation
association.
4:ao p. m.-obstacle race around tho
park.
| 4:45 p. m.-Balloon race. Tweiev
| large balloons will be liberated
simultaneously.
6.-Supper.
| 700 p. m.--Band concert.
p m.-Exhibition of historical pic
| lures.
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