Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1873-07-11
The Ith Of July al waterYIlle.

AT Watcrvlle, Lucas county, as at all other
places heard from, the plans laid out for an
appropriate observance Of our p7th Indepeud-
euce Day was greatly dsceneerled by the
heavy rain storms the night previous and
which continued at intervals during the larger
portion Of the day.
Notwithstanding the rain tho attendance was
large, showing that the people had made up
their minds to observe the day, rain or shine.
All nscessary preparations were made, aud al
considerable labor aud expense, by the enter
prise Of the citizens Of waterville, to have all
who might come, enjoy themselves.
The dinner prepared for invited guests,
which was to have been eaten in the public
square, was served in the NJ. Il. Church. But
at O'Clock the sun came out bright and cheer
ful and the out door programme was then car
ried out. Rev. T.. N. BARKDuLL opened the ex
ercisss in tue park with prayer, which was
followed by patriotic airs by the waterville and
Maumee Brass Bands. Sheriff DowLISa then
read the Declaration Of Independence in a
clear and full tone Of voice. In the absence
of ]. NJ, BRowS, Esq, Of Toledo, the Rev. 7,
N. BAnKDrLL was called upan and delivered
short but appropriate oraiion, followed by
stirring strains from the bands The lnvinei-
BILE lasc Ball Club Of Toledo and picked
nine from Maunes City commenced game Of
Base Ball, which was cut shsrt by a shower la
ter ia the evening.
All was passing "a as pleasantly as the
season Of the honey neon, until the arrange.
ments were thrown into general confusion by
Sudden raid OF those pesky Modocs, headed
by Captain Jack, all msunted en- ponies cap
tured from the whites. There was no military
organization present except the Perrysburg Ca
diets, aud they were called upon to rid the
community Of these cursed red skins. The
Cadets promptly responded to the call of their
cauntrymen, and after three desperate charges
and MS many repulses, with the inspiration
that moved CHEsTER they charged again, sur
rounded and captured tue whole tribe, inclu-
ding Capt. Jack and his two sqaws. On the
second charge the Cadets lost one man. whose
top hair was raised by Capt. Jack in twink
ling.
That tie people sI Watsrville are grateful for
the projection thus given them, will bs seen
by the following:
WATARviLLE July s, 1878.
Mr.. TTNHoNs -DEAR SIR :--Inclosed please
find Il resolution directed to the Cadets which
you will place before them through Capt
! Miller. Such general satisfaction of the CON
duct Of the boys has expressed itself through
out the community, that we gladly send you
this. Hoping that you arrive safely at home
that evening with the Cadets, and that we
may have the pleasure of a more extended ae-
quaintance, | remain,
Yours, &c., ]. l.. Pray.
The following is the resol utun above refer
red to:
Re'Oleed, That we hereby express our salts
faction and approval Of the gentlemanly con
duct and soldlerly bearing unfnrmally mani.
Tested by the Perrysburg Cadets during their
visit to our village on Friday last, and that
we extend to them our warmest thanks for
the successful part they took at the cslebIa.
tionj and should they maintain that dguity:oi
character that was so universally exhibited
here while under arms, and at will We, fee
safe in ascribing to them high position
among our countrys' defenders,
j. E. HALL President of the Day.
JAS. MARsroN, Chairman G5u. Com.
j. Il. Pray, Marshal.
Watervie, o., July Z, 1873.
There is much due from the other side, ant
in behalf Of the Cadets We return thanks for tn,
successful efforts of the people of watervill,
in providing for every want which made tb,
visit Of the Cadets pleasant upon this occa
sion, and to Captain JosEPH SLorTs for thu
service of himself and of his pleasure boat il
which the Company was conveyed from Mau
NEE to Watervlile and returned.