The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-07-07
The Centennialin Dubois.

The celebration of the Tooth annivcr-
sary OF the immortal Declaration which
gave birth TO what has proven in the
first century OF its existence the great
est nation the world has ever seen,
Lac passed, been enjoyed, sweated over,
and observed with more ecat and en-
thusiasm than ever before. In nearly
every village in the land the people have
cone together 10 rejoice over their lib
erly, md study the times aud chalacter
Of The wise men who through years of
privaticns before uuheard OF, and tolls
unimagined, and the sacrifice OF the
best blood OF the land, conquered from
the lyraunical hand Of George Ill, and
despotic, wealthy Britain. the priceless
boon which they bequeathed TO u,
their children, and for the enlighen-
Bient OF the world. All or the world
are now reaping the benefits of their
wisdom. in the more liberal government
which have taken the place of tho des-
polislns of 100 years ago, and which the
example Of the United States has NOR
ally compelled The monarchs to adopts
or give up their thrones
In Dubois county the day was not
marked 10y any county celebration, but
numerous were the small gatherings of
patriotic citizens. At Jasper. half "A
dozen liberty poles were raised early.
amid strains OF music. and then one band
went 10 lIuntingburg. and another re-
psirea 10 Lckcrt's grove, AL Joining town,
where addresses were made in English
aud German by PROS Sweeney and
Keller. which reused the enthusiasm OF
tie people. \ little to the north OF
this, another picnic was superintended
l.! Mr.. Young and other ladies. Al
10th OF these places dancing was eiI
Ju!ed 10y he young folk, and all seemed
90 have good timc--a little intcriercd
with by an nntimcly shower of rain.
~ night the dance was continued al
B'sger'- hal until late hour. Much
praise j. due the old musicians. wi .
though not having practi~cd together
iur some time. made excellent music Tor
tie occasion
AT Hunting burg the churches united
and had acclcbraion at therkin's grove,
where suitable exercises were held. and
addressed by the ministers. A picnic
and dance was also held in another
grove, and AN address made by l.. c..
smith, Esq.
At Shiloh church thu people of Ireland
celebrated, and several addresses we're
made
At Celestine the people gathered In
A'rge numbers in 'front.' OF Buchart's stores
where large pole was raised, and a
beautiful flag pulled gracefully to the
Top BY Capt. Blumc. who had seen flag :
boosted before till he knew Just how to
DO II, while the Celestine band played
lied, White and Blue" to perfection
ihe Declaration was read by w. Il.
lfkle III a creditable manner, and a
spirited address made by DR.. w. x.
Osborn. large number enjoyed them
selves dancing afterwards, and Mr.
bochart, as Chief Marshal, preserved the
best Of order
AT Ferdinand there was probably the
largest attendance OF any place in III,
county. Mcssrs. Senninger and JOSEPH
mad arranged one of the large tobaccs
houses for the OCCASION, and there was
church concert first, to which lao,
tickets were sold, and more than tina
number were in attendance. An clio
quent address was delivered by DR.
hempf, Jr., after which The mass en-
Jo!ed themselves tripping the light fan
tastic toe, TO the music of Soliga's un
surpassed string band. One hundre,
and eighty couples were counted ON III,
noor st one time, and very pleasan
time was had
There were probably other celebra
lions in the county, but these are all W,
lave heard Of, snd show the day 10 hav
sser Well observed IN this locsliiy.