Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-07-14
THE FOURTH AT FREEPoRT.
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ED. JOURNAL On the evening of the
Sd inst, the Belville Ridge Band Wagon
brought up at the Hess House, at Freeport,
the band having been previously engaged
to furnish music for the centennial celebra-
ton to be held at that place on the 4th.
We went to our beds feeling sad, as the
rain was pouring down in torrents. We we're
aroused very early in the morning by the
booming of cannon and the swapping OF
fire crackers; but n look OF dependency
seemed to pervade every countenance as it
still continued to rain, and we all felt that
we had been permitted to soar aloft on the
bright wings of Hope, only to be dashed
back against the precipice of DisappOint-
ment But by o'clock the showers be-
came fewer and less frequent, and hope,
blessed hope, revived again and the people
from the surrounding country began to
flock in by the hundred. At about s
o'clock beautiful Liberty pole was raised,
which measured 100 feet from the surface
of the earth and two beautiful flags were
ran up, while the band played "Red,
White and Blue Three cheers was then
proposed for the Ladies of Freeport, who
had generously furnished the hags, and
three cheers for the union which were
given with vim. BY 10 o'clock the viii
lage was swarming with people; at II
o'clock the procession started to the grove,
about three-quartcrs of n mile from the
village. The assembly was called to order
by the president, after which Rev. Hill in
voked divine blessing upon the exercises.
Mr.. Edgar then read the Declaration of In
dependence which was listened to with
marked attention. After music, Rev. Pur-
dv delivered the Oration which was pro-
nounced by all to be magnificent. The
Freeport choir enlivened the occasion by
sweet strains Of vocal music. Dinner be-
ing announced those of us who did not
take our baskets with us began TO cast about
to find some kind friend who would divide
with us, and we were not long in search of
them, for their names were legion. The
grornd WAS literally covered with the
choicest victuals, gotten up in the very best
of style. Great credit is due the ladies of
Freeport for their unceasing efforts to make
their centennial celebration success, and
right here permit me to say, that were l
Bachelor and in search of wife, ! should
certainly go to Freeport, for | never saw
so many pretty and intelligent girls in any
community.
At the sound of music the assembly
gathered around the speakers stand when
the Hon. Jno. Reid wns introduced and en-
tertained the audience with very patriotic
little speech. john was bilm over with
| patriotism. A few more pieces of vocal
and instrumental music ended the exer-
cises nj the grove, and the large procession
reformed and marched back TO the village.
! The rain had ceased and happiness beaned
| from every countenance, and all felt that
| il was good to be there. A sham battle, a
grand pyrotechnic display, string music,
and dancing closed the exercises. am
sorry that cannot do this subject justice
| | took no notes and l write ms the events OF
the dav pass rapidly through my mind at
this time. Suffice it TO say that we shall
ever hold in greatful remembrance the eel
ebration OF the Tooth anniversary of
American Independence at Freeport.
j. Ii. Belville returned home from Leip-
sic a few days since with bran new wife.
The band boys heard of their arrival and
gathered up their instruments and pro-
eeeded to serenale them. Jim must have
nntieipated something of the kind as he
had made ample preparations to treat the
bows to a magnificent supper and all the
Lemonade they could drink. May their
Journey through life be hSppy and pros
porous.
that il has rained every is minutes since
the LIST of January, and the farmers are ut
terly disheartened. Corn will not average
5 bushels to the acre in Wood county, this
season. w heat is fair in some localities
oats bid fair grass is good but can 1t be
saved?
This morning bids fair for good weather.
Farmers began to hope, but at this writing
the bitches are overtowing, the whole sur
face OF the earth is covered with water:
Rut must leave this sickening subject
and would stop here, but must tell you
something about my individual troubles.
NV first vote was for Frank Pierce, after
that voted the Republican ticket until
Mr.. Grant came up. could not vote for
Grant. Since that have affiliated with
the Democratic party, and intended to
vote the Democratic ticket in November
next. if / lived so long But now comes
the trouble. My wife says that II don't
vote for r. b. Hayes, that II will become
absolutely necessary Tor me to hunt another
boarding house. She has been boarding
me for the last % yea RS and have no dis
position to move, and tell you, Mr.. Edi.
tor, change has come over the spirit OF
my dreams. and it begins to look mighty
"iIayesy" over this way.
J Yours as ever, GRIDIRoE.
BELvItLE RIDcE, July 10, 1876.