The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-07-10
FOURTH OF JULY YorEg


The Canton City Band looked well in their now
gray nniforms and yellow plumes, and their mur
sic was excellent
Ihe wallace Grays presented a fine appearance.
ana their marching was q subject Of pleasaut
comment and admiration by the spectators.
Theodore Miller aged 10 years, and former
workman In the ssie Works, also member the
Iurner Society, walked tight rope between tha
Opera and Court House. HIS feats OF skill were
well done and he received deserved applause.
BABY carriages with I've freight are not lust the
thing on acfowded lhoTouShgare on the Fourth.
as seveTal fpepand l4dies att over these propeI.
lers OF ina le hllnaniiy. e4f
Abous 2oOl sQilI1 Salopea thed dlsDlsy o, FRA
works onthe pIe bt 1 iAe fbuglh, ana were open.
mouthed ID lbtls boiiy Hblue liRhtV.'
rockets "et AMI The Idap5 " from the coun
try was great and everything 3aS orderly.
The g. A. Band gave al excellent concert
the band stand, although they were crowded for
ume' as they had an engagement to go with the
Wallace Grays to Myers grove. The boys played
we'll. ttN'
The skidmore and Gilmore Bands were i'm
mense, and added greatly to the enjoyment Of the
day.
Old citizens say that they never saw a better
street parade and pageant than was had on Fri.
day last, in which the reporter coincldes az he
has seen numerous celebrations, but this one
laid over them all In point OF fun and artistic
display.
Tom Phillips, OF the Bridge Works, as marshal
Of the day, was an excellent chief
The Lead Pipe Band in their novelties rather
got ahead Of the other musicians, especially on
the band stand, where they gave the "Extraya
gaDz4 from the Devil's Dream"
Geissen's goat became unruly and fell out OF the
procession, but vigorous application Of broom.
sticks brought the double horned animal to the
frort quickly, much to the detriment OF one Of
the youthful drivers, who bit the dust not only
metaphorically but practically-he fell.
The Hooks presented fine appearance, az
did also the Knights of Pythias with their visit.
ing brethren from Akron.
The different bands from abroad all played
very we'll and did aot infict upon us any selec-
tions from "Pinafore."
Where, oh where was the chaplain on the
FOURTH
The Alliance fire department displayed them
selves finely in their drills and eyolutions The
members are well trained
The bal contest between the tin and lead pine
bands resulted In prize for both, consisting Of
leather medal for each, OF equal value, one for
the best music and the other for the best silent
drill The prizes were very valuable(O
The skldmore Band played the following
choice selections In fasettO tones the notes being
reso from almanacS: Whoa Emma;" :" the next
was Marching Through Georgia. and they
turned over leaf and got to June. 1853 and
played selection from Pinafcre. Leather medal
awarded,
The Gilmore Band played Boarding House
HASH the Little German Band" and Getting
Away from Boarding House." in which latter
feata great many are proficient This celebrated
company also received leather medal for the
Silent drills, and richly they deServt It, for their
music was execrable to the last degree.
social dance at the Fair Grounds in the eve
ming pleasantly wound up the festivities OF the
day.
The Louisville Hose Co, in blue uniforms, 25
strong, presented fine appearance.
The Mayors Court on the 5th showed up only
half dozen cases, which were disposed of at
merely nominal prices.
The Fair Grounds were finely decorated, and
much credit is due the Hooks" for the excellent
management that prevailed during the day