Decoration Day – 1902

Proclamation

Whereas, Friday, May 30, 1902, is the day set aside by the laws and customs of the American people to pay honors to the Nation’s dead, and is designated as Decoration Day across the country. This day is dedicated to the strewing of flowers over the graves of fallen heroes, and to speaking words of praise and remembering their efforts on behalf of this and future generations;

Therefore, I, the Mayor of the City of Weiser, Idaho, do respectfully request that such day be set aside for such purpose, and that the people of Weiser join with the Grand Army of the Republic and other organizations in the observance of this day. I do request that the business houses of Weiser be closed between the hours of 1 o’clock and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, and that the people attend the ceremonies at the Opera House, and others that will follow at the cemetery, where our hero dead sleep.

Done at Weiser, Idaho, this 27th day of May, A.D. 1902.

Thomas E. Kelly, Mayor
Stewart H. Travis, City Clerk

From The Idaho Statesman – Boise, Idaho – Tue, May 27, 1902