Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-07-10
The Fourth
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The fates seemed against Us. Even the
base ball match, our only attempt at eele-
bration, was doomed 10 fall to the ground.
In consequence Of some misunderstanding
between the Clubs, the match was not
played, but 8 game took place between the
Mahoning boys and a nine made up from
the spectators, at the odds OF six outs to
three, the Mshoning coming out three
tsllies ahead in FIVE innings, when the
rain stopped them. Both sides adjourned
to the Franklin House and did such justice
to the ample refreshments spread before
them, as only base ball men can do.
A dance at Webb's Hall, in the evening,
concluded the Fourth. The forenoon was
nice and pleasant the afternoon rainy and
very unpleasant, except the thought that
the crops needed the rain, which induced
most to say ''let it rain"
IN NILES
Was celebrated in regular old fashioned
style, firing of cannon st sunrise and sun
set, Reading of the Declaration, Grafton,
Balloon. Dinner, &c, all the interstiess
being filed by small boys with fire crack
ers and tOrpedos. The stand fo- speaking
was erected in the grove of Harris, Davis
& Co. The Declaration of Independence
was read by Josiah Robbins, Jr., in a very
able manner, after which Rev. John Peate,
formerly of this place, but now of Young
stown, delivered the Grafton, in his usual
style Shortly after the
conclusion of the grafton a smart shower
set in, which continued about an hour
Clearing up again, q balM1lR prepared for
the occasion, named McNutt, in honor Of
our townsman, G. C. MeNutt was COM
mitted to the arial clement, and sailed of
in a northeastern direction, going out Of
sight in a few minutes. The next per-
formsnce in order was the entry Of the
Falstaf Brigade, who made the advance
On the town in fine style, carrying it COM
by storm. A mule race was next
on the programme, and ten or twelve
mules with their riders started on the road
to Vienna, but before going very far most
Of them had displaced their riders, leaving
hem scattered along the road in rich con-
fusion. Grater's Band, Of this place, fur
nished excellent music for the occasion,
and gave general satisfaction.
u NEWTON FALLS
The rain also spoiled the best part of
the performances. The programme had
been carried through as far as the Grafton,
and Prof. NewcOmb was in the midst Of
what would have been = splendid speech,
had he been permitted to finish 1t, when
The rain put an end TO speaking for that
lime, and the audience adjourned hastily.
The extreme dsmpness of the weather pre-
rented the Picnic, but after the shower
he Callithunpians made their app earancs
n the streets, and diverted the people for
lbout half an hour. The celebration
conducted by the Good Templafs,
who also gave a supper in the evening at
he Hall.
We regret to chronicle an accident
which occurred in firing the salute at sun
Use. Two young men, one q son of DR.
Porter, and the other named Everett, re-
some pretty severe injuries from
he premature discharge of the cannon, the
lIvers from the ramrod penetrating their
.ands and arms. We did not learn the
xtent Of the injuries.
IN VIENNA
The Fourth, according to previous
arrangements and announcements, was
celebrated in grand style, the Temperance
association of that place having charge of
ne festival. Early in the morning the
ills re-echoed to the sound Of a twelve
ounder, ushering in the day with its
opening roar" ''Then and there was
urrying to and fro" to get everything
ssdy for the mighty coneourss which was
xpected to participate ! the celebration.
his expectation was not disappOintsd.-
: large number we're in attendance. The !
Youngstown band, led by Prof. White,
sisted by Marsh Hammond, discoursed /.
music during the day.
A stand was erected in the grove of Ira E
-ackey, Esq, a few hundred yards south q
the Centre, with the motto s'Union and
emperance," beautifully wreathed over $
Here the Grafton was delivered by L.
!. Woodwork, Esq, of Youngstown I
bout II O'Clock, a sumptuous repast was
'read from the contents of the baskets.
I'd every body invited to partake of the :
bod things before them. Rain COM !
ienced Immediately after dinner, and
'mpelled the picnicers to seek cover.
Sunday School celebrations Of the
ourth, were held in Mecca and Mineral q
idge. but as we did not learn the particu. :
rs we are compelled to omi: giving de- .
lis.