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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
5
Memorial services featured band performances and speeches led by Rev J C Duffy and Rev J Herbert Yeoman. A G A R ritual at the cemetery honored 37 Union soldiers. The day included a parade, prayers, school choirs, and an afternoon banquet with veterans.
Chelmsford Veterans Association and local citizens held a Memorial Day service marking 12th observance with 28 veterans honored at the cemetery. Weather turned favorable after a rainy morning, and a committee including Geo. A. Parkhurst W. Fowle Charles D. Clark and H. S. Perham arranged graveside tributes.
Memorial Day passed quietly in North Chelmsford as villagers visited the cemetery and shared the holiday mood. Local residents recalled past observances and reflected on the day's solemn tone amid peaceful surroundings.
Memorial day events at Westford town hall included a morning graveside decoration by the Veterans association and a procession from the town house led by John Wilson. The day featured an oration by Senator Herbert E. Fletcher, readings from wartime letters, and a large indoor program with band music, prayers, and a generous veterans lunch.
At the regular weekly meeting of the board of selectmen held at their rooms at the Centre on Saturday afternoon William Cullinan was appointed chief of police for the ensuing year Flags were displayed on many houses around town Saturday The Merrimack Woolens mill closed since Friday night will reopen as usual this morning
The Collinsville Minstrels of the Y M C A repeated their clever performance Saturday drawing large crowds at Lakeview both afternoon and evening. Lowell residents attended in good numbers and the show was well received.
In Littleton on Saturday a grand patriotic event drew large crowds. The Littlton and Groton posts joined to decorate graves, followed by a veteran parade and schoolchildren procession. Rev. William G Poor of Lowell led a stirring town hall service.
A ceremonial address was delivered in a scholarly manner. It was interspersed by seven pieces of martial themed music, creating a grand and inspiring atmosphere.
In a tight game the Young Wigginvilles defeated the Richmonds 14 to 13 on Joyce field Saturday. Thomas and Mrs Staveley of Lee avenue celebrate the birth of a son. Jessie McKinnon begins a trip to Nova Scotia. The school building committee plans a meeting Monday evening. Miss William Laycock of Providence R I spent Sunday with friends. The Young Men's Social Club schedules a business meeting Tuesday evening.
Memorial day observances in North Billerica featured G A R members marching from the square to Fox Hill cemetery with wreaths, then to the common monument for services and later at the town hall. Rev J M Craig of First Presbyterian Lesell led the proceedings.
The event featured addresses by Rev. Mr. Evans Rev. E S Wiers J Nelson Parker and Dr. Hosmer, delivering the day’s oration with civic and religious appeal.
In Pelham on Saturday local students assisted in the usual exercises with song and recitations contributing greatly to the celebration. A Nashua orator delivered the day’s address and the graves of fallen comrades were decorated in remembrance.
Leaves Boston June 5 for a week long excursion priced at 33 dollars. Includes battlefield drives, Pen Mar and Blue Mountains scenery, Reading Pa stop for Mt Penn, three days in Washington and a Philadelphia visit with an escort guide. Longer stop overs possible. illustrated itinerary and battlefield map available from Jos P Taggart in Boston.
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