The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-07-06
rrIcIAL PAPER OF COUNTY.
AFTER THE FOURTH.

The long anticipated Fourth of July
celebration at lola is now thing Of
the past-and we thi nix every body
agrees that it was the most imposing
demonstration ever witness ed In lola,
aud grand success i'm every particu-
lar. The day was as fine as could be
desired, tile town was bright with
bunting, and presented q decidedly
gala-day appearance, aud 10 fact every
thing contributed to enlist enthusiasm.
at sunrise teams began to arrive from
the country, and by ten O'Clock the
streets were full besides an immense
crowd on the grounds. The crowd is
estimated at from five to eight thou
sand; five thousand is. a safe figure.
Riverside Park was in fine condition
and il was tested to its utmost capaci-
ty to accommodate the multitude. The
refreshment for the inner man was
bountifnlly provided FOR. The booths
were literally kept aud liberally pat
ropized, and there was no complaint
of eYtortiop or unfairuess OF any kind.
The programme was fully carried
out, and we say with pride that every
thing promised was performed faith
fully and satisfactorily. Hon. t. d.
Thacaer's absence was unfortunate
aud much regretted but it was no fault
of the management, AS he was called
east on account of sickness.
After the picnic dinner was disposed
of, the three bands present discoursed
excellent music, aud Hon. l.. Stillwell,
the orator of the day was introduced by
President Henderson. Mr.. Stillwell's
speech was strong, and made good
impression. He very sensibly di-
crossed from customary Fourth of July
topics, the burden Oh his Grafton being
popular education as the force that will
insure the stability and progress of
our government. We should be glad
to give a more extended analysis of
this effort, but space forbids.
The band contest was naturally one
of the most interesting parts of the pro-
gramme, and the result was not uneX
pected, the judges, Rev. 4. S. Miller,
Mr.. J. NJ. Brown, and Mr.. Dunbaugh,
awarding the first premium to Cha
mute, second to lola, and third to Mo-
ran. All the bands played well, but
we think there is no doubt the award
was just. In passing, by the way, we
must not forget a pleasant episode of
the day, it being the presentation to
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made by some of the young ladies of
lola. We believe J. Fl. Fisher was
the moving spirit in this mark of APP
probation. The presentation was
made by w. III. Mcclure.
After the band contest the delega-
ton flag was presented to Marmaton
township by J. Fl. Fisher. The amuse-
ment programme was carried out to
the letter, and furnished great enter
tainment, but we haven't space for
special notice. A large section of the
crowd remained TO the fireworks, and
were amply repaid. Every body was
surprised and delighted. Mcssrs.
DeCtute, Clifford, Ste,l. and Sawyer
operated the fireworks, and they made
the most of them. The display occu-
pied over two hours.
1t is a matter of congratulation that
no disturbance of any kind occurred
throughout the entire day-nO drunk
epness or rowdyism of any nature.
The committee of thirteen deserve
great credit for. the strenuous efforts
they have made for the success OF the
celebration. And we think we are
not amiss here in saying that the es-
pecial thanks of the citizens are due to
Mr.. c. A. Steele for hard and effect
i've work. Next, perhaps, comes our
friend Capt. Sawyer, who can always
be depended upon for the public good.