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President Jefferson Davis

   Memorial Service

December 11, 1889


On Wednesday, December 11, 1889, a memorial for Jefferson Davis was held at the Opera House in Vicksburg, Mississippi.


Outside Cover      Inside of Program


PROGRAM

Anthem-"I Heard A Voice From Heaven"

Opening Prayer

Music-"Blessed Are The Pure In Heart"

Address-By Colonel R.V. Rooth (or Booth)

Music-"Paradise, Oh Paradise"

Poem To Be Read By Rabbi H.M. Rien (or Bien)

Music-"I Would Not Live Always"

Address-By Major L.W. Magruder

Prayer By Rev. Father Picherit

Music-"Nearer My God To Thee"

Benediction By Rev. Dr. Sansom

The committee of arrangements - E.S. Butts, Chairman,



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