The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-07-05
is being observed here by total suspen-
sion of business. Picnics and general
hilarity is the order of the day.

Is being observed here by total suspen.
sion of business. Picnics and genera
hilarity is the order of the day.
PORTSMOUTH, o., July 5.-The "Day
We Celebrate" is here again, and is be
ing rellgiously observed by genera
suspension of ordinary business, {
parade of the military, and the clattel
and slam-bang OF fireworks.
EVANSVILLE, IND, July 5.-The "glo
rious," &c.,wa quite generally observed
here yesterday by picnic excursions
and "blow out, at Crescent CITY
| Springs.
ST. LOUIS, July 5.-To-day is the 4tl
here, which is being celebrated by {
pretty general suspension of business
The Merchants and Cotton Exchanges
| are closed.
SHAwNEETowN, ILL.,, July 6.-Satur'
day was observed here us the Fourth
The Odd-fellows had an old fashioned
ami JUICY barbecue at the Fair Grounds
ent. Long-wihded artists belched forth
as usual, and the devotees of the ART
Terpsichorean spread themselves. There
was also very select picnic at Roid's
Grove, two miles from town, no one but
the creme de la creme being allowed
within the charmed circle. 1t goes down
| to history as another one Of those real
good old fashioned Reid's-Grove-Sam
Wishert-j jamborees on toast.
CAMBRIDGE, o, July 5.-The largest
crowd Of people that has assembled in
this town for years held the 4th of July
celebration here Saturday. Stores and
houses were tastefully decorated, and a
fine parade was made by the fire.
fighters. The Ku-I{lux exhibition was
a disgrace to themselves and the
town. A fac display OF fireworks.
GAINESVILLE, o., July 5.-The Natal
Day is being celebrated here in a man.
ner worthy of the occasion. The firing
of a national salute at sunrise made the
sleepy deniZens rise with the early bird.
tablishments are closed. The City
Guards are attendinga military parade
and picnic at Columbus.
ELYRIA, o., July 5.-Saturday was OBJ
served here as the Fourth of July by a
town full of patriotic citizens, who
watched the procession drag its slow
length along, which was strung out O
mile or more, listened to the melodious
voice of native orators, and once more
heard the soul-inspiring and burning
words oil the immortal Declaration read.
In the afternoon basket picnic, balloon
ascension and fireworks and jim-jame
kept the affair at fever-heat until night
had drawn her dusky mantle and all
that sort o. thing. One man hurt by a
runaway. To-day nearly the whole town
has sit out' for Cleveland to witness u
balloon ascension.
. DAYTON, O., July 6.-The "Fourth'
was celebrated here on Saturday In
grand style. The demonstrations were
probably the most enthusiastic ever
made in this city. The preparations
had extended through more than a
month and resulted IN o complete sue
cess.
Citizens OF sall ages and conditions, of
all political and religious creeds, Joined
unanimously in the celebration. Num-
bers of persons throughout this and por-
tions Of the adjacent counties were also
present. The fatr sex were out in full
force, and it was estimated that at one
time sixty or seventy thousand people
thronged the streets.
The procession was over two miles in
length, and was admirably conducted by
Major 5. B. Smith, Grand Marshal. The
proceedings at the Fair Grounds were
imposing and full Of interest. The In
closure was crowded, but no accident of
any sort is reported. Mayor Butz de-
livered an address OF welcome, and Hon.
Geo. w. Houck read the Declaration of
Independence. The oration OF the day,
by Hon. Samuel f. Hunt, was in all
respects mastery effort.
Gov. Allen was loudly called for, but
owing to the lateness OF the hour re-
sponded only in a few remarks suitable
to the occasion.
In the evening there was a splendid |
display of fireworks at the public land |
The celebration at the Soldiers Home
was also a grand affair. There was a |
large crowd in attendance. The read |
ing of the Declaration of Independence,
several speeches and numerous games |
that were participated in by the inmates,
apd fine exhibition of fireworks occu-
pied the day.
sion from the Fair grounds at half |
i've O'Clock. He reached Troy about |
seven, where he landed and returned |
here III safety by the irst train.
The residence OF Mr.. D. W. Winters
was entered by burglars Saturday eve-
ming, who carried off valuable gold |
watch and several pieces OF jewelry.
The Municipal Docket to-day is prob
IDLY the largest known here for years.
It contains sixty cases, mostly Of drunk
md disofderly persons arrested Satur-
lay.
The Supreme Court here adjourned
until October next.
Fhrotvn from BuOgv-Prohtbttion Can
dfdates-4Dy. COrLtN's Liquor Troubles
S,ab1tmO Array, etc.
peciaI to the Star.
COLUMBUS, o., July 5.-Mr. j. r. Tay-
Or, the Architect of the Insane Asylum
ere, was thrown from his buggy by his
orse taking fright while driving along
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