The Russellville Democrat., 1876-07-13
THE EyER-GLORIOUS 4TH.
One Hundred Years of Amer
 Ican Independence.
How the Day Was Celebrated anu What Was Done in
 Pope.

Uappiti pcOpie tiidi tiiosc " iio assembled at various points in Old Pope to do homage to the day which first dawncd upon free America. The light which then glimmercd forth with its weak and uncertain glare is now the brilliant, dazzling noon-day sun which illumines the pathway of the oppressed and down. trodden sons of every cllme to America, the land of the free and the home of the brave.
 Throughout every village and town and hamlet in America the | day has been celebrated with the speeches, songs and music of exult- ing frcemen. In Pope county 0 the glories of the day have been sung.
 AT PRAIRIE GRovE,
 one of natures loyeliest | spots, about two miles east of Russcllville, the day was cele- brated by a large turnout of our citizens. The stores, offices and shops of Russellville were closed and every body gave the day up to pleasure seeking and patriotic ex- pressions of their feelings. When we arrived on the grounds at Prai- rie Grove, we found q large assem- ply already there and seated just ready for the opening exercises. On glancing around we noted beau tiful banners and pennons erected in different parts of the assembly, | which showed the different SOCIETIES AND ORDERS PRESENT. First we noticed the pennon of the Russellville Lodge of l. o. G. T.. No. 5, with its motto ''rhe Pledge forever, our Glory and Shield. :" Next camc the Russellville Sunday School banner, with the motto of all the faithful, "In God we trust. Then the Norristown Grange No. l44 motto, "We till the soil," and on the adverse side "In God we trust.". Gala Creek Grange No. l2S had inscribed upon their banner "Liberty we seek" Shiloh Grange No. l96 proclaimed upon their ban Ter the noble truth "Ihe Farmer feeds the World" The Cove Sun day School carried handsome ban her bearing the name of the school on one side and consider the Lil- lies of the Field," on the adverse. Prairie Grove Sunday School in scribed it's banner with the blessed words of our Savior, "Suffer little children to come unto mes" and the Mount Zion Sunday School pro- claimed Good will toward men,"
 After the opening prayer by Rev. NJ. Oates, an orator from each socic- ty and order present was success ShCiy ihti ONuNSi, diu ioi tiiS sIfiSS of two or three hours the audience was entertained by speeches and music, the Sabbath School choirs singing piece between the speech es. The speeches were all very good being just brief enough to command the attention of the audi ence throughout. But we must especially congratulate the young oIator, MT. Lawrence Russell, who spoke in behalf of tue Russellville Lodge of l. O. G. T., upon the very happy effort put forth by him. The manner of delivery was very good, and the sentiment was worthy and creditable to his head and heart.
 After the oratory was over the well filled baskets were brought forth and all hands partook of sumptuous dinner.
 The afternoon was passed off in various kinds of pleasant ways, and not until the shades of night began to gather over all did the main as- sembly depart for home. At Prairie Grove the day was pleasantly and profitably spent. The best of order and good feeling prevailed, and who will say that it was not well for all who attended, that they were there:
 At night there was q very nice little display of fireworks at the Base Ball grounds.
 AT sCoTTvILLE, The day was celebrated by grand l old-fashioned barbecue and public | speaking. There was large turn out the number being estimated at l,500. Of barbacued meats and | good things generally there was a grand superabundance. The very best of order prevailed.
 AT GUM LOG,
 The Grangeis gave picnic and had a general jollitication. Firing of guns, speeches, and d wholesale de- youring of chickens, cake, pies, &c., was the order of the day. Some 100 or 900 people were present and the day passed oG pleasantly and was enjoyed by everybody.
 AT GRIFFIN,
 We understand there was another | public demonstration but as our re- porter has failed to submit report we are unadvised as to the kind of all affair it was.