Union soldier statue

1925

August 28, 1925

Opposes Placing of Confederate Name

Vineyard Gazette
Civil War
Soldiers’ Memorial Fountain
Union soldier statue
Despite the protest of Grand Army Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Wilfred A. Wetherbee against the placing of a Confederate veteran’s name on the Soldiers’ Monument at Oak Bluffs, representatives of the surviving member of the Henry Clay Wade Post, and the Woman’s Relief Corps, declare that the plan shall be carried out, and regard the commander’s objection as ridiculous and shameful.
 
June 5, 1925

Confederate Soldier Honors the Blue

Vineyard Gazette
Civil War
Union soldier statue
Soldiers’ Memorial Fountain
Last Saturday at Edgartown marked the beginning of a new paragraph in a chapter of Vineyard history which was begun 30 years ago. At the close of the public exercises, patriotic orders including the G. A. R., W. R. C. and the American Legion met in the town hall for refreshments and friendly discussion.
 

1891

August 14, 1891

Dedication Ceremonies

Vineyard Gazette
Civil War
Soldiers’ Memorial Fountain
Union soldier statue
As we go to press the exercises attending the dedication of the Soldiers’ Memorial at Cottage City are in full progress. The fine weather, accompanied by a cool breeze from the northward, together with the noble aim of the events of the day, has brought together the largest body of people Cottage City has seen for years.
 
At 1 o’clock the several posts assembled at Grand Army Hall, Lake avenue. The line formed for parade on Siloam and Kedron avenues, right resting on Lake avenue, in the following order:
 

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