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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1899
Page
15
A long civic tribute listing veterans buried in Cass County cemeteries and reproducing Lincoln's Gettysburg Address a tribute urging renewed devotion to the Union and the cause for which the dead gave their lives guaranteeing government of the people by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.
An audience attended a Memorial Day program where a band performed a medley of popular tunes, the crowd joining in as Fleming addressed the fallen comrades in closing remarks. The ceremony concluded with a respectful dismissal.
Memorial services Sunday at the Congregational Church honored Sam Rice Post members. A march from the hall preceded the service directed by Rev. Dr. Hill. Afternoon ceremonies at Atlantic Cemetery featured three volleys and floral tributes. The procession and grave decorations extended to Ellery E Mills and other veterans including Spanish War and Civil War names amid a calm, clear day.
The article describes Decoration Day services with Rev. Dr. A. L. Sarchet delivering a sermon and Judge Ezra Willard introducing the address. It notes Union attendance by Worthington Last No. 3 G A R and Ladies of the G A R, and plans to decorate the groves with floral offers on Tuesday at Post Hall, led by Commander Jd M Let Continue.
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