Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-02
A COUNTY CENTENNIAL.
PREPARATIONS FOR NE CElEBRa-
TON
OF The One Rundredh Anniversary Of the
Erection Of Washington County,
Pa.-Pfogramme Of Ar
iangements.

A very lair sprinkllng OF the citizens
OF Wheeling and Ohio counties were at
some time residents OF our neighborlDg
county of Washington in Pennsylvania
and naturally take a deep interest in It's
affairs. The proposition TO celebrate the
Tooth anniversary OF the erection oil that
''young State" into a county has met
with a hearty approval by our Washing
t~onisns, and they have gone 10 work TO
make il q success so far as they are able:
A brass band has been secured, and
Wheeling's delegation will not be one
of the smallest in Washington on the
7Ih and Sth of this month. For the
benefit eli our readers We give the oiloS
ing programme which will indicate 10
them the arrangements for each day:
The various committees are hard at
work, and every prospective feature oil
the celebration is being pushed vigor-
ously TO secure its satisfactory
carving out at the appointed time. An
immense crowd will be in attendance
thousands of present and former Wash
ington countians, with possibly as many
others from surrounding cities and
towns. Many of the townships and
towns are arranging delegations to take
part in the procession, and We would
suggest that in districts where
this has not been done, steps
be taken at nee to that
| end, and wherever possible, bring mu-
sic. The number OF distinguished men,
SOM OF our county and graduates OF our
educational institutions, who will be
present, promises to be very large. The
town will be profusely and handsomely
decorated, q large amount OF money be-
ing expended ior the purpose. Beside
the private decorations, the public
buildings will be made to present a
magnificent appearance, and several
grand arches will span the streets
The fireworks will be the finest ever
seen in Washington. The citizens OF
the town are sparing nothing that will
contribute to the general pleasure ana
success OF the occasion, and our friends
throughout the county and the country
ought, at least, to assist by their pres
ence on the great days. AS it will be
impossible to furnish lunch for the large
crowd expected, the people OF the coun-
ty, and all others who can, should bring
their own provisions. Coffee will be fur
nished, at cost, by the half pint, pint,
quart or in larger quantities.
The programme as arranged by tue
executive committee is as follows:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Z.
At IL N all the large bells in town will
be rung. At 2:30 P. NJ, opening exer-
cises in Town Hall, at which Hon. Geo.
S. Hart will deliver an address OF well
come. Rev. futile, of Washington will
read an appropriate scripture lesson,
followed by prayer bv Rev. g. A
Holmes, OF Pittsburgh. Music will be
furnished by the Choral Society. At
7:3O p. NJ, the public square will be
illuminated, and the band give a concert
on the Fulton House balcony. This
will be followed by receptions in the
Town Hall.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER s.
At 8 A. NJ. a procession Will form on
Maiden street, right resting on Mar,
and march by way OF Main and Chest
nut streets to Shirts Grove. The col
umn will be under command OF Major
John ii. Ewing, Chief Marshal. At tie
grove addresses will be delivered in the
following order: General History, Rev.
]. l. Brownson, DID,; Civil History,
Boyd CrumrIng, ESQ.,; Agricultural
History, Rev. l. n. Hays; Medical His.
tory, w. q. Barnett, MD. These will
be followed by short speeches from dis.
tinguished persons. At7:l5 P. NJ. there
will be a grand illumination Of the town,
and at $50 a grand display OF fireworks.
During the evening there will be a re-
union at the College, and a band concert
in the campus.