The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-07-06
The Glorious Fourth at waynesBurE.

Learning on the Sd that the good people Of
Waynesburg and vicinity had made extensive
american Independence, and had invited Mes srs.
Mckinley and Lynch, Of Canton, to deliver the ad-
dinghy, we reached this fine little town in the
Sandy valley about midday, after pleasant bug
The wheat fields and fine day kept many neigh
boring farmers at home, but Notwithstanding this
semae SSmbe2ih between and 5000 were I tbere 1
in their best attire to honor the times that tried
mems souls" and the patriots Of &c who declared
for Independence now and Independence forev-
err"
ofeourse there was nothing of n political parry
character in the celebration, and hence the selec-
ton OF the two orators Of the day. During the
% 2eSS SE until h town. ansS as S
people, q large proportion ofwhom were the young
folks Of ne s1rro9 IRE 1 9nd1ing country We saw many
represented, As nothing OF public character was
going on in our town. Hamilton's hotel, the only
hotel in the place, headquarters for those
from distance, and the Hamiltons, old folks and
young folks, father and mother, boys and girls
did their best to care for and feed their numerous
guests at house and stables. The wonder is they
could do IL 50 well and acceptably.
About O'Clock the procession was formed I'M
der the direction Of the marshal Of the day VIM
A Robertson. Tho Waynesburg band, in their
new and elegant $500 band wagon, discoursed
choiee music from their new and Splendid instTS
nents. The line OF carriages, buggies, Sc with
a large crowd ON foot made an Imposing array
The spot Of meeting was in grove on the banks
Of the Sandy, short distance north Of the village
Arrived on the ground, in due time the Presi-
and announced the programme. After National
air by the band and fine song by the vocal band,
jor VIM Mckinley was then introduced, and de-
hvered an address lasting about three quarters of
eultivating that spirit of Independence that dis
tinguished the patriots Of &c. They were not
given to the sin OF money getting He IA
vored cultivation Of the patriotic palsations of
our fathers. These sentiments needed renewal
Law aside old animosites The Major eompia5aT m 10
ted the ladies', and made few remarks favorable
to .'women,s rights" especially as regards com
and well delivered and heartily applauded.
AFTER Major MeKinley's address the band greet
ed the crowd with some of their best music and
the choir sang a song.
VIM. A. Lynch wss then introduced, and for
near an hour spoke in his most effective styla-
He referred to the "times that tried nlels sdsSls
-to the great, good and patriotic men yin S Pasj
honors to the cause oflibcrty and Independence.
He called upon all present to give thanks Tor the
Past and join in earnest hopes for the future. He
spoke Of the propriety Of observing the day. He
also compimented the ladies' Tor the interest they
manifested in the observance OF the day; he also
referred to womans usefulness-in the home cir
Gle in camp and hospital He was not sure ne
him, bnt for that day was in favor of womans
rights. Their large attendance here speaks
well. A great man when asked what he desired
for his country, said-good mothers.
Mr.. Lynch's remarks were attsntively received
and warmly applauded.
ON motion thanks were unanimously voted the
speakers for their able and eloquent addresses
After more appropriate music and singing the as
semblage formed again in procession and march
ed back to town. A large balloon sent up
about ~ o'clock, which rose majesticaly to a
great height-two or three other ones were sent
toward evening, and the intention was to have a
display of FIRE works in the evening. The best of
order and decorum was observed and the day pas
sed off with proper harmony. The citizens OF
Waynesburg deserve great credit, not alone Tor |
their liberal contributions in getting up this cele
bration, but for their recent contributions in pro
viding splendid musical instruments and an ele- |
CANT band wagon for their band, the whole cost |
ing near 81 600. The wagon is from the carriage |
factory Of GTimmaey Waiser, of Massillon' and !
reflects credit on that establishments
We must say were well pleased with our Wis |
il to Waynesburg on the Fourth.