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 1I1STUUY OF GOODHUE COUNTS 499 Seherf, Ed. Sehenaek, George Smith, N. K. Simmons, George Severs, ('. S. Sultzer, Otto Simon, Clans Sandstrom, Herman Seastrand, Charles Trutman, George Thompson, Sherman Ward, James Webb. Diamond Bluff— E. P. Burke, Francis P. Gartland, .Mrs. Hill, daughter and son, Henry Hope, Frank Hope, Charles Neil, E. M. Niles, H. L. Niles, W. R. Niles, M. L. Sparks, Mrs. M. L. Sparks, William Sparks. Warren Sparks, Jesse Sparks. Captain D. N. Wethern, Roy Wethern. Lake City — Robert Adams, Will Carver, Henry Ma bey, Theo- dore Minder. Burnside — W. Boner, John Boner, Emma Boner, Thomas < allischan. Trenton — Perley Palmer, Prances Palmer. Andrew Seriber, Frank Way. Minneapolis — F. C. Lampman, Frank Mero, Ed. Stevens. Prairie Island — Peter Heckstrom. A r gyle — A. S. Bayrell. Grand, yet simple, solemn, yet comforting, were the services commemorative of the great catastrophe. The day surpassed the promise of its predecessor. The sun shone from an almost cloud- less sky, a haze intercepting the full force of the rays. A gentle breeze agitated the air, the sole remaining requisite for a perfect summer day. The majority of the business establishments were early appropriately draped with black and white, expressive of general sorrow. At noon the stores were closed, the factories shut down and tbe citizens as a whole prepared to join in the observance of the day. Thanks to the generous co-operation of the ladies of the city, both those named on the committee and others, the floral decora- tions were abundant and the most beautiful ever seen in our city. ■ From the north gate entrance of the City Park, where the ob- servances were held, a picture was presented that brought tears to many eyes. Tributes from loving hands and loving hearts were visible everywhere. Above the gate itself was raised a high arch, draped in mourning. From the center was suspended a magnificent star. On the other three gates were raised dark pillars appropriately draped and hung with wreaths and gar- lands. In the avenue, leading up to the platform in the center of the park, garlands were festooned from the trees on both sides. Midway between the speakers' stand and the main entrance to the park, stood an obelisk twenty feet high bearing the ninety- eight names of those in whose memory the services were held. A dark and beautiful ivy encircled the obelisk softening its marble hue and a tiny boucpiet of flowers had been placed by each in- scription. The names were inscribed on one side of diamond