Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1868-07-09
Ia. sterIing oorrespondenee.
CELEBRATION oFTHE FOURTH--oPIg-
ING or THE BOsTwIcE HOUSE,
gUgrNEsg EsTERPRfgr. dc.

CELEBRATION oFTHE FOURTH--oPEN-
ING or THE BOsTwIcE HOUSE,
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, dc.
Mr. Editor:
The anniversary Of our country's natal
day was observed in a quiet, but appropri.
ate manner. A large number Of citizens,
as q tribute Of respect. and an earnest of
their interest in the estab blishmentofa TEN.
perance House, celebrated the 4th Of July
by public dinner. as u benefit TO the pro.
prietor, Mr.. Frederick Bostwick. The
morning was spent in pr0menading the
departments Of the spacious house, admir-.
ing the convenience and comfortable ar
rangements, and in agreeable social inter
course. At 1917 o'clock, the large dining
hall was filed with guests TO partake Of
sumptuous dinner, amid the sweet strains
Of the Mt Sterling Silver Cornet Band -
1t was served by volunteer assistance from
the community, to express their approval
of the enterprise. and endorse the charae,
ter Of the BOstwick House. As an im
promptu affair, it was well conceived and
well carried out, resulting in substantial
mark of respect for worthy man in
much needed enterprise
In the afternoon speeches were made, and
excellent music dscoursed by the Band,
as the anniversary part Of the festival -
Rev e.. II. Dixon, pastor Of the Methodist
Church, addressed the Assembly, briefly
sketehing tlfe history Of our country the
rapid growth and powSr Of our Institu-
tions, closing with an eloquent .portraiture
Of the work and destiny Of the 1utrre.-
Rev, Mr. Cooper followed with speech on
Temperance, urging the great duty Of or.
ganie and united effort to arrest the moth.
er evil Of the age. by fogming correct pop.
ular stntiment, th owing moral restrain
ing power over the community. 90 as to
make the useand sale Of liquor disgraceful.
Steps were taken for the organization of q
Good Templars Lodge, evineiHg strong
and-actiVe interest IN measures for sup.
pressing intesnperance. About 25 ladies
and gentlemen, Of high social position. are
leaders in the movement .r !
There are about twenty business houses
in the village, seven Of which are dry
goods stores, three large groceries, enc
hardware. one clothing one book store, one
elegant drug store, three millinery estab.
lishmeDts, with mechanic shops and work.
men to fill them, in proportion to the trade
indicated in this enumeration. The resi-.
dences are built in good taste, some bead
tifully ornamented. The Masonic Hall is
being enlarged, and when completed will
be a palatial structure, in real city style
The Bostwick House will attract attention
as Il fine structure, conveniently located,
and it is hoped, will be literally patron.
lied. 1t certainly will be we'll managed,
and afford quiet and pleasant home for
travellers. The Union School Building
is not adequate to the absolute necessities
Of the Community. The school has, not.
withstanding the great difficulties for want
of room and appliances, been a success the
past year. Its faithful aud competent
teachers are doing noble work, and the
people are now agitating the question Of
first class School Edifce Itis the great
need of the place. The Methodist Church
Edifce is large, and indicates healthy
moral and religious sentiment. The foun-
dation Of u new Presby terian Church Ed
fee is laid, "nd it is expected that neat
and substantial brick structure win soon
be ready for the inside work. Evidences
Of thrift and enterprise meet the eye on en-.
tering the village. 1t is center Of. bust
ness, so far remote from others as TO give
cofdence for investment in trade The
surrounding country is occupied by veal.
thy and cultivated inhabitants, which
gives increased advantages to this rapidly
growing town. G.