Richland Co., Ohio |
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Weller Celebration |
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source: Richland Shield & Banner: 28 June 1865, Vol. XXV, No. 5 |
The people of Weller Township and vicinity will welcome the returned soldiers, and celebrate the Fourth in Stevenson's Grove.
President of the Day -- Ezra Osbun
Vice Presidents -- Wm. Hagarman, Dr. Crabbs, Christian Ward, S. Ferguson, S. Stevenson, W.H. OswaltChief Marshal -- Capt. J. Brown
The procession will form promptly at 9 o'clock as follows:
1st. ... Band
2nd. ... Officers of the Day
3rd. ... Soldiers of the War for the Union
4th. ... Ministers present
5th. ... Franklin Sabbath School
6th. ... Olivesburg Sabbath School
7th. ... Milton School
8th. ... Citizens
P R O G R A M M E
Music
Prayer by Rev. D. Cooper
Reading Declaration of Indepdencen by J.H. Balkerson.
Music
Salutatory -- President of the Day
Music
Address of Welcome -- W. Ben Taggart
Reply -- Capt. A.M. Burns
Music
Peace -- Rev. P.R. Roseberry
Young Men -- their moral power. Rev. D. Cooper.
Music
Our Country -- Rev. James Kellum.
Dinner
Although the name of Weller heads this announcement, the invitation is not bounded by township limits; but all who feel free to come, especially soldiers, are respectfully invited to join in the social festivities of the occasion.
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