The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-05

Rodman Rifles.
George Washington
Wagon containing Goddess of Liberty, and Thirty
eight young ladies representing the thirty
eight states in the Union.
Fire Companies.
Ancient Order Hbernians.
Y agon, Chicago Music Company W W, Kendall
Wagon, Moline Cart Company.
Wagon Smith L Stems, paint,
Wagon, Union Printing Company.
Wagon, Knells Furniture House
Three wagons, j. NJ. Rosenheld, harness, collars
etc
Wagon, Fred Htlfnger, harness
Wagon, H NJ Wall, Carriages and Buggies
Wagon, Singer Sewing Machine.
Wagon, Chidren's Carriage Works,
Wagon, j. NJ Christy cracker factory.
Wagon, Liberman, the Halter,
Three wagons, Henry Dart n Sons.
Wagon, containing old soldiers of 1S6l-65
Wagon, j A jackson, boots and shoes.
Wagon, City Bakery.
Wagon, R. Champion, books and stationery.
Wagon Rock Island Glass Works, also wagon
with cutting department
Wagon, David Don, stoves
Wagon, George Wagner, brewery
Wagon, the Aladdin Stove.
Wagon, the Boss Brewer.
Wagon, Watkins & Hill, kindling.
Wagon, White Sewing Machine
Wagon, K Iglehart, stone cutter
Wagon Psulson Bros, Brick.
Wagon, C. H. SchOcker, cigars
Wagon, Rock Island Foundry.
Wagon, the Appelquist Plow.
Wagon, the Jersey Dairy.
The procession was very imposing, and
represented many of the industries of Rock
Island. 1t spoke volumes for our bust
ness men and manufacturers. 1t showed
what kind of material our business men
are made of. All along the route the
procession was greeled with cheers. The
line of march was: North on Second
avenue, west to Ninth street, south to
Fourth avenue. south to Seventh avenue.
east to Twenty-third street, north TO
Fourth avenue, west to Fourteenth street,
north to Third avenue, west to Fifteenth
street. north TO Second avenue to the
court house square.
At the court house square about five
thousand people had gathered. The pro-
cession arrived about 1915. The orator
of the day was escorted 10 the stand.
Mayor Mott, Hon. J. A Reynolds, Hon.
John Deere, DR.. Stewart president of the
Business. Mems association, Col. Butler,
and Col Thrift. of Dubuque, occupied
seats on the stand. The band played ar
inspiring air, followed by singing by the
choir, 1T is My Country's Day" The
choir was composed as follows; FRS
tenor-Lou Knocke. Fred Coss, Ed
Collins, Joe Huber, S. E. Dodge, S. r
Jones. Second tenor-Adair Peasants
Louis Kaufman, VIII Bowlby, Emil Beck
Emil jackson, First bass-Keto Beck
J. K. Cook, s. W Bowlby, ] P. Ripley
Second bass Mr.. Delaiten, John Ian
caster s. j. Collins, Frank Collins, VIII
Collins, F. j. Robinson; Prof. H. P
Braeunlich, of Davenport leader Rev
Reynolds offered prayer: Creator o
earth and sky, we adore Thy name AM
worship before Thee. We thank Thee TO
Thy good providence, and for the da,
we celebrate. While we display on
banners, we glorify Thee, As American
citizens, we are proud of our country, bu
We recognize Thy power, Thou hast rec
ognized our Republic, and Thou has
fought our battles. Bless US with nobl
statesmen and pure legislation. Bles
us in our schools and in our churches
Bless our local celebration. May til
blessing of the Father, Son and Hol
Ghost remain with us all, evermort
Amen.
The choir sang The Star Spangle
Banner" and were loudly applauded.
Major Connolly introduced the oratt
of the day
AS you I'LL AnOW, ILLS 10 Jul 4NdLlOu
birthday. The brilliant rays of to-day
sun shed their lustre on sc, 000, 600 of FIRE
men. The stars and stripes, Columbia
sacred flag, t1utter to the breeze all ov
this great land, With bugle notes. pr
triotic songs, the orators eloquence, Il
tramp of professions, the boom of art
d lery and the display of fireworks. we eel
: brate this. our National jubilee, As
o. people, we owe much to our warriors, o.
: historians and our poets Wherever o
flag floats, there are we respected GC
l. grant that many generations unborn m,
n find us as we now area united, hapl
d and prosperous Nation.
Mr.. Morrison spoke as follows:
= "MR. PRESIDENT, LADIES AND CENT?
MEN;-You are assembled on this occasit
|, to commemorate the birth of FIR