The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-06-14
THE HAWKEYE STATE.
Grand Celebration Of Iowas Semi-Ccn
tennial Anniversary at Bur-
lington.
A Big Parade...Speecles by Noted Ora.
tors...Firc-W Works, Followed by
q Grand Ball.

The celebration in commemoration OF tho
fiftieth annivsa sary OF the settlement OF
Iowa, which took place in Burlington on the
lst inst, proved to be one OF the Creates
events OF this kind which ever occurred in
the West The greatest enthusiasm IRE
vailed, and tho entire population Of the city
and the surrounding country, and the many
thousands OF guests from all parts Of tho
State, including even the remotc.t, seemed
to unite in tho ono aim TO make the DAY .
successful one. he city, says Burning on
dispatch, woke up decorated In The most
gorgeous manner The business part OF
town WAS literally covered with the la ional
coiors and ornaments af verdure. large
number OF banners were hung across the
streets bearing inscriptions suggestive OF
incidents Of the past nifty years.
1t was particularly noticeable tina nop
ings showed their decorations, but that tho
residence payt OF the city was eluaiiy
adorned. Tho number of strangers i cst-
mated to have exceeded a0,tol. All the rail-
roads had issued half-fare tlckes ana the
number OF people present doubt cssiy ex,
ceeded that present at the great centennial
ce ebratlon in 1876
The exercises were opened with free-air
concerts from several OF the church stoepies,
upon which followed parade Of the firo
Department and . subsequent exhibition
Of tho water works OF the clty. bahhs
played at all the prominent pias o. IN he
city during the forenoon, which was mes ~
spent In sight seeing and the visiting OF
friends, to.
The great parade Of the day took place at
! clock, and pr we'd one OF the most noIa-
bic foatur The march began after iifty
guns had been fired In Indication OF the
fftioth occurrence Of the day. and nloNe
through the principal streets to the paonc
park .,.
and almost every single society had theLr
own music CORPS
Arrived at the park, where an immense
CROW d had already gathered, the procession
divided around three speakers stand Nhien
had been erected and very tastefuiiy orna-
mente ed. and tho exercises then took place.
The Hon G potEs s'n ,ac Of Henry srri,ase pgage'
And first Senator from the state OF Iowa 70
the United st ties Senate one OF the Oldest
inhabitants of the State. In the name e tne
city OF Burlington, addressed the visitors,
and extended to them warm ana nearly
welcome, which was Secelved WIN enthusI
astic applause.
The orator Of the day, the Hon john n.
Craig, Of Keokuk, Iowa, was then introduced
and delivered mastery address, holding hls
hearers intensely interested Tor more thar
two hours =,
Jones. the colleague OF Gen. Dodge III the
United States senate when ihe sIais wa
first admitted, and by Prot parair, OF low:
CITY. who entertained the audience Will
"reminiscences OF the olden times
The following speakers also delivered
ora ions: The lion Wesley G. Hobbs, Thona
Hedge Jr., w. B. Culbertson, Dr.. 9. Ioie
the Hon A. G. Adams, the Hon w. W Beik
nap. the Hon Judge Davis. of Lee county
John W. Burdette, Esq Mr.. George @ Dnf
field. Of KecsA qua: Col Sanger, OF De
Nones: j. D. d. Hamilton OF Fort Madison
and II. NJ. Clark, of Wayne county.
After tho exercises in the park the Grove
dispersed to meot sooD again on tho rive
shore to witness the regatta, arranged ..
the Burlington Boating Association
In the evening very fine pyrotcchnp
display was exhibited from barses anchors
In the river
grand ball concluded tho festivities an
the programme OF the day.
The anniversary was celebrated az Dll
buoue by Q banquet at ore OF the hotels
Speeches were made in honor OF the even
bv Senator Allison. B y. Aaehards, ). \
Graves and D. j. BurrilL The iirst sett {
menr Of tire state was ut Dubuque, and TIL
fact was largely dweit upon by The speak
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