Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-07-14
THE FOURTH or July.



for the good people here TO celebrate
the nations anniversary, and vcntilate
their patriotism by giving "one day
moro for their country" and enjoying
themselves and contributing TO the
enjoyment Of those who might gather
here to see the sights and hear the
noise. The facilities offered by tho
7. & @. r. r contributed not n little
to make the celebration a success, and
visitors from every station on the
road we're present.
Sunday being the "4th, as arranged
by the almanac man, "it became ne
cessary" TO celebrate ON the day pre-
ceding or succeeding, and, IN accord
ance with Young Americas ideas of
"fastness," Saturday was chosen as
"the day we celebrate" 1t was ush-
cred in by a national salute ut sunrise
-breaking the slumbers of our pleas
urc loving people, and giving them an
early start for the day and its enjoy
ments; and soon the streets were
filled with a lively throng of well
dressed men and gaily attired women
and children, while the nations banner
floaled proudly in various portions Of
the town.
AT 9 o'clock, a. m, large force of
cavalry fantastics, under the marshal
ship of Brig, Gen. Henderson and his
Assistants, Col Lingle, Major Litz
and Captain Benner, preceded by the
Osceola Cornet Band, the crack wind
tanners of the country, came march
ing into, up, down, and through town,
in gorgeous array" no two costumes
alike, and all striving to be the most
fantastically ridiculous-and they all
succeeded. Some with sharp peaked
hats, some with rtleggcd pants,
and some like Dutch emigranls; and
the inevitable "smoke" was "thar"
along with a white female "miscegen,"
who held piccaninny in her arms,
evidently TO illustrate the advanced
ideas OF some people. After parading
through town, the forces we're brought
into line on the square and the roll
was called by Orderly Sergeant
Woleslagle, who discharged his duty
in creditable manner. Mr.. J. A. |
Blattenberger made few remarks,
and then introduced Col. John Lawshe,
who proceeded to read the Declara-
ton of Independence. The Band
played a national air, and with the |
cavalry proceeded to the Station as an /
escort 10 the visitors arriving by the
l0:4O train. After performing this
duty, which was highly appreciated,
they dispersed.
At IL o'clock, ten competitors en-
tered TO compete for the prizes in the
foot race, and some lively stepping
was the result First prize was won
by Daily, in = minutes and 35 seconds
distance eight hundred yards sec
prize, IS, by Haines, in 2:I0.
Our Catholic residents had pic
mic and dinner in the W oods adjoining
dancing and other festiv-
ities-which netted them the snug
sum of $500 The lads and lasses
tripped the light fantastic toe right
At o'clock, p. m, a match game
Of base ball between the Moshannon
md 0sccola Clubs, commenced. Um-
pire, Mr., Leighton Of Athletic Club
The game listed four hours, and re-
---i..a - G,--a- &C thu Osnaola's hut
they must have care, or the jolly |
will vanquish them yet.
The "Big Injun" show also contrib
1ted its share Of fun in the afternoon
and evening, much to the qualification
Df Pocahontas, Powhattan, Smith aud
he other "Injuns." "
The visitors from your town, Messrs.
Biglcr, Fielding, Tyler, Kratzer, viii
son, Walters, Wright aud others,
expressed themselves as gratified
with the town, their trip, and the day
generally. The ladies accompanying
Lhem doubtless enjoyed the trip much
Where do the dear creatures 10 with
but enjoying themselves and contribu-
ling to the enjoyment of others
Where
The weather clerk had decided upon
! change of weather, and II accord
ngly changed. The rain came down
IN torrents at I, p m, and continued
much to the disappointment of resi-
dents and visitors-and the display of
pyrotechnics was postponed until this
evening; and as ] write, the last
rocket whizzes skyward, the last
wheel lags lazily in its revolutions,
ihe last grasshopper's mutilated form
Is subject of anatomy in Young
hands, the last Roman can.
ile has fickered out, and the last 4th
lf July is numbered with the ninety.
.hree that have preceded it.
All business was suspended in and
lround the town, that the various
employees might have an opportunity
10 engage in the celebration; and
hey seized it--i. e., the opportunity.
The Committee of Arrangements
ire entitled TO praise for the perform
snce of their duties, aud the borough
athcrs-by their wisdom in the ap-
continent OF ten extra policemen
contributed largely to the preserva-
ion of good order.
Only one or two slight skirmishcs
four or five benzinists were
labbed and a little "onpleasantless'
between Mr. John Bull and Mrs.
Bull, on account Of an invitation to
tea" took place This 'tea" had
TO do with the last as well
Is the first "4th Of July"
The town sleeps quietly while ]
write; Young America dreams Of
and torpedoes, while the old
ogies, "Pa and Ma" rejoice as the
,dor OF squibs and rockets pass away
Yours, with fz, Eiz, zizsle,
BUSTED.