The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-07-17
The Neighborhood.
BALDWIN,


passed Of quietly, with a quite
smell gathering, occasioned By
two or three other small ric-nics
in the vicinity. The exploits Of
the Hcrrs6les were among the most
amusing and entertaining per-
tormances Of the day. The tables
were gotten up splendidly by tho
ladies of Baldwin aud vicinity.
They performed their part ad-
rnirably, and we hopc they may
soon have another opportunity to
display their earnest zeal, exquis-
ito tsste and skill in preparing
edibles and decorating tables to
tempt mans appetite and merit
his plaudits, where harmony ex.
lets, and friendly feelings are the
stimulating principles to human
activities IN the outset Of the IN.
dertaking, and when and where,
tho severest wind and rain storm
o. the season will not break up
the exercises at the grove, and
causeq a rush, pell nell, to tho
nearest vacant house to devour
the luscioue pies and cakes,::as was
the case on the 4thSome of our
entorprising citizens, anxious TO
turn the "nirnble sixpence," start.
Fsd a peanut stand on tho grounds,
but, the amusing part vac to wifi
ness the rush with candies and
things thst ipcline to run together.
to the nearest building at the com
mencsment OF the storm. The
day, closed with a dance, where
the young and gay, and married
ones too, tripped the slight fam
tastic toc'' in joyous mrth until
the "wec sma' hours" warned
them of approaching day. On
the 3rd, the people of BALDWIN
and vicinity raised tho fi.'est lib
erty pole in this region. 1t was
ITO feet long and probably the
first raised in Lake county.
Mr.. E'litor; jnst previous to
future Fourths please suggest to
celebration orators, that for nearly
a century, with each recurring
anniversary, people have been
surfcitcd with sminute review of
the wealth, pride aud naughty
tyranny of OLD England, and the
bravery, patriotism and suffering
of our forefa,hers, in the struggle
for National Independence. That
mere allus'on to them il suff-
cicnt to refresh the memory Of
American citizens, and that tho
numerous histories now extent,
and accessible to all, will fully in.
form tho rising generation "
these facts. That stereotyped lec-
lures upon facts, important in
thcmscl yes, that have long since
passed into history, aud upon
comparatively, obsolete doctrines
and practices, arc hard y, up 70
the demands of the progressive
American mind. Tint in this day
OF enlightenment. in morals, arts
and Aei,nces; of tho rapid ad-
vancemen, fail civilizing infu7
cnces, and the progressive ten.
dcncy of all things that aim at
material and JIM ellcctual develop
ment. tho American mind grasps
sitter that which will take y prac-
,icai shape, in actual facts, in its
future activities. 1t desires to be
informed of tho Government de-
parture from the grand old princi.
ples of human equality and liber-
~, that inaugnrated the RevClu-
Zion, aud What is necessary Tor ito
final restitution; aud urged to only
engage in those enterprises that
will enlarge the capacity and en-
ergy, and elevate and purify gov.
erumonts, and develop man for
the practical realities of an event
yful life, that he may attain the
]Emoral and intellectual grandeur
designed by his Maker.
On a recent trip through the
eastern part ofthis county, / found
valuable and permanent imr rove
ments going on everywhere; some
good buildings in process of cree
fion, showing that farmers arc
prosperipg. Crops looked well,
bat generally about two weeks be.
hind those on tho plains. A..
NokrcALM CoUxrv. tF.
J. The Stanton Herald Of July
18th contacts the following:
The gravel trsin. stills continues
the work Of ballasilng up the track
OF the Lorna & Stanton. Railvsy,
The Road is being fixed mp ia
sPleudid order. That part, Of il
through The marsAy soft grounds
IN tire vicinity Of Shcridas. wNic,