100 years ago – May 30, 1901
Our Fallen Heroes: Appropriate Ceremonies to Be Held In Their Honor on Decoration Day
Today, May 30th, is Memorial Day, a day set apart to commemorate the heroism of brave men who died on the field of battle and those who have answered the last roll call since returning from the field of strife. It is most earnestly requested that the citizens of Healdsburg and vicinity lay aside their usual vocations so far as possible and unite with the veteran soldiers in a suitable observance of this day. A cordial invitation is extended to all veteran soldiers of the Civil War, both North and South, also of the late Spanish War.
The program for the day is as follows: Marshals of the day—Professor H. R. Bull, Phil Stoffal, Charles Gebauer and Charles Bond. The teachers and pupils of the public schools and all invited societies and citizens generally are requested to meet at 9 o’clock a.m. on Matheson street, opposite the Plaza, and form in procession in the following order; First division Healdsburg band; teachers and pupils of the public schools. Second division—Public school drum corps; Spanish War veterans; veterans of the Civil War; Healdsburg fire department. Third division—Orator of the day; Ladies of the G. A. K. and citizens in carriages…