The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-12
HAPPY HAMPTON.
The Air Res0unds with Exploding
Powder, and Shouts of Light
Hearted DemOcrats--.A
Night of Rejoicing.

Last evening was d memorable one for
the town of Hampton, but especially to
the democratic population thereof, as it
was the scene Of a grand Notification in
honor of the election of Cleveland and
Hendricks, the democratic standard bear
ers in the contest just closed Complete
arrangements had been made for the af :
fair, and without fear of successful con-
tladiction, it can be truly said that it cx-
ceeded any political demonstration ever
held in the place, at least as far as en-
thusiasm, Examinations and pyrotechnic
display is concerned
The marching clubs assembled at Hca>
gy Il Stoddard's store about seven o'clock
as the martial band played some of its
lively tunes. The procession contained
one hundred torches, and presented fine
appearance as it paradcd the different
streets, in charge of Chief Marshal james
Winans and assistants Chas. Lee and
David Bowles. The HamptOnites were
joined by a delegation from Znma, who had
driven nine miles to take part in the jol~
LITIGATION. The marchers passed through
each street in the town, and at nearly cv-
cry step were greeted with cheers from
the people along the route which were
heartily responded to by the men IN line
Greek fire was burned at many of the
residences, and the effect was both pleas
ing and grand. VIM. Ferman, the veter>
an fifer, and his drum corp, played soul
stirring music during the entire march
The banners carried in the procession
caused considerable applause aud were
neatly gotten up.
AS soon as the march was concluded, a
large bonfire was started on the river
bank, and its forked tongues of fire
shot upward until the heavens
were lighted for miles around
A large crowd had gathered around the
burning emblem of victory, as Mr.. George
Wells introduced Mr.. E. w. Hurst, who
congratulated the people on the great
| victory that had been achieved for honest
government. He made ringing speech
and was heartily applauded j. w. Pot
| ter Jr., of the Daily ARGUS, next made 4
few remarks. when Supervisor McIniry
of Zuma, mounted the platform, ant
created great enthusiasm in a twenty
minute speech. Cheers were proposed
and given with hearty good will fo
Cleveland and Hendricks, and the GROVE
dispersed, feeling that Hampton, at least
had done adequate honors to the presi,
dent elect
Among the residences that were illumin
sted were those of James Winans, San
Heagy, H. B. Stoddard, j. J. Vogel
Fred Wendle, George Heagy, Georgt
Wells, Chas. Hill, E. W. Adams, Henri
Hortung, Paul Mohr, George Mandlcr,
j. Thomas, Joseph Hcrmes, Mrs. JacoI
Guckert, Chas. Lee, Frederick Chick. L
S. Meader, G. c. Hannewacker, Heag,
& Stoddard's store, Dr.. Hunter, Mrs. C
Atkinson, Thos. Bailey, August Wilken
VIM. Mohr, Jacob Mohr, Peter Mohr
Henry Mertins, Orrin David and Herbcr
| Cook
Mr.. Daniel Mosher, aged 81 years, wa
present and witnessed the demonstration
with feelings of great satisfaction, as CiC
many other old time democrats, who hav
one of their ardent desires gratifed by liv
ing to see another true democrat in tn
presidential chair.