The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-07-11
The Fourth in Somerset.

has on most every occasion cele-
brated her National birth day which is
right and proper. 1t is evidence that her
appreciate the blessing are an intel
ligent and patriotic people. As of old they
met againton the 4th inst, in the pleasant
Sheridan Grove, and notwithstanding the
intense heat and IN the midst Of an immense
ungathered harvest large number assem-
bIed to carry out the following programme.
The President II. C. Greiner, read the
following order Of exercises:
Prayer by the Rev. Loucka.
Reading of the Declaration of Tndepen
dance by John L. Sheridan.
Grafton by w. f. Finck, Jun.
Reading of Toasts, &. w. Baker.
First toasts, "Bells of 76," was respond
ed TO by Chas. Z. Spencer, in remarkably
happy manner. Charley is not only poet
but possesses the elements of good speaker.
Second Toast, The Flag of our Union"
was responded to by DIR. Willard in very
appropriate and eloquent speech.
Third Toast-"The day we celebrate.
The birth day of our independence. The
great political sabbath of our nation and
dear to the hearts of every American"
This toast was responded to by the Hon.
w. f. Finck, at some length and with
much feeling in his usual affective and
eloquent style, after this two volunteer
toast we're read and DR.. McKinny was CALL
ed TO respond but had been called from the
ground Professionally.
The Grafton was preceded by some re-
marks of the President who apologized to
the assembly and to the orator of the day
for the neglect of the committee en- speakers
of which he was member to invite the
speaker sooner thereby give more time for
preparation, anticipating as a result of their
neglect deficiency and undue brevity. The
The Presidents fears were however ground
less, as Mr.. Finck delivered an elegant
oratien of reasonble length and listened to
with remarkable interest and attention fol
happy to congratulate our young friend in
this successful effort. The exercises were
closed by the Rev. Loucks pronouncing the
Benediction. The above programme was
intersperse by beautiful music from the
Buckeye Band of Thornville, and the excel.
lent Glenford Band. After the crowd des
persed from the speakers stand many re
paired to the whore there was a platform
erected at which string band was discours
ing enchanting music to some frisky dancers
which amusment has kept up until tha
funny rain came and cooled there ardor anC
drove them to town. At night there wa
more dancing at the Dennison Hall, alsc
an entertainment at Music Hall which wa
nothing special to brag of excepting sever
al Of the Tablaeux that were very pretty
In point of variety it was decidedly sue
cess combining the Spectacular, Operatic
Diadactic and Groceratic all combined un
der one canvas for ten cents. Immense il
quantity but little deficient in quality. =
During the violent storm that passe
over our village on Sunday nigth last tn
residence of Mr.. Peter Fagan, was strnc
by lighting the fluid being conducted t
the ground with comparatively slight dam
age. A survey of the premises on the fol
lowing morning showed about one inch q
the point broken or melted off, the rod pal
|. ted at point just below the cornice, her
the withdrawing was singed and BLACK
ened, passing down the rod it entered tn
y ground thence into the cellar slightly fra
: turing the cellar wall and running undo
the brick floor to the opposite side maxim
mince meat of boards, bricks, and fru
jugs that were unfortunate enough to be
its course.
We believe the community is indebte
!. to that rod imperfect as it was for the pre-
ervation of two of its worthiest kindest al
best citizens Mr.. aud Mrs Pagan. v
~ could better afford to loose a regiment
bad persons than to spare two whose dali
/ walk and practice are so consistent wi
Christianity and religion. G.