The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-07-10

and he earnestly argued for continu-
ance of the celebration of our lndepend-
ence day. IL is one of the strongest in
fiuences for producing live, patriotic
feeling in the hearts of future genera
tons. He mentioned that we should
celebrate with n purpose, and that our
aim should be the perpetuation of that
spirit of devotion To the national being
which inspired the colonial patriots,
and the heroes of the rebellion. We
should instruct the young minds of to-
day so as to direct them in n channel that
will lead them to years of usefulness in
national affairs, and create within them
that jealousy of our country's rights
which will prompt them to fly to arms
whenever they know the
American Union to be in peril. Our
history should be studied, and on such
occasions as a 4th of July celebration re.
peat it over and over to the people. Mr.
Plymat spoke with great warmth, and
though allowed but u short time, pro-
duced many truthful and weighty ideas
Father Conrad Is never omitted on
such occasions in that locality, and was
next introduced to make the closing
speech. We regret that the increased
rustic i'm the audience and other unfa-
yorable circumstances prevented oui
hearing all he said, but suffice 1t to say
that the Old gentleman does not allow
increasing years to cool of his patriot
ism one whit, nor does his originality
and humor decline an iota. Ills re-
marks were all appropriate and well re
ceived..
President Brown could not forego the
opportunity TO produce II little dramatic
amusement, and he announced that TIT
committee of arrangements had induce,
Alexander III, Car of Russia, to come
to Mapleton to celebrate, since he coul,
not do SO at home without being blown
up: but that bona ide assurances haC
been given the sovereign's wife that IN
should receive no injury. While The
distinguished parsonage was being INTRO
duced some one ignited an explosive un
der him and sent him to eternity.
In the afternoon the comedy compan,
produced Uncle Tom s Cabin ut Spraguei
hall. which drew full house. The rinl
was well patronized throughout the day
and late in the afternoon demonstra
ton by the fire department and Il horse
race diverted the crowd. Towards even
ing dancing commenced i'll the rink an,
the hall, which was vigorously pushed
until the advent of Sunday, when nj
went home, without intruding upoi
the day of rest. A very beautiful dis
play of fireworks took place in the even
ing, and all returned home satisfied will
the days sport.
Much credit is due the president an'
marshal, and their obliging supporter
for the pleasant way in which ever!
thing went of.
GOOD THUNDER.
The Fourth is always II success whei
celebrated mt Good Thunder, and neHe
has it been more SO than last Saturday
The Cadet band and its friends worke,
zealously to make the day one to he re
membered, and conducted one OF tn,
best celebrations Good Thunder has evel
enioyed. The Catholic society served ,
first class dinner and supper, and wer,
well paid for their cooperation an,
trouble, clearing something over on,
hundred dollars. The Cadet band real
ICES about sixty-tive dollars above all eX
penses.
Prof. Parker delivered the Grafton
and acquitted himself in his usual sue
cessful manner. Sports of differen
kinds were conducted throughout the
day. Dancing was provided for the
young people in the evening, and ENJOY
ed despite the excessive thermal condi
ton of the atmosphere. A number o
people were up from Mankato, and the
adjacent country turned out Ell masse.
LAKE CRYSTAL.
The day at the lakes was enthusiasm
cally celebrated, some facts concernin.
which, we clip from the Union:
"At early dawn on the Fourth We were
aroused from our slumbers by the boom
ing of the cannon, which made thu
earth tremble and the glass rattle vibra
tons rolled along over lake, Prairie ant
woodland. AS the sun peeped his hea,
above the horizon. wagon-loads of peo
pie from every direction began to arrive
which proved conclusively the entir,
country was coming. The Omaha eX
press, which arrived at 6:2S, brought the
first influx by cars. Next came the traiI
on the Des Moines and Lake Crysta
road, which arrived on time with some
thing over three hundred patriotic citi
zsns of all ages. The Pierre expires.
from Mankato was held one hour later
at that city than the time fixed for it,
departure, so great was the rush for tick
cts. This train arrived in due time, anC
was greeted with salute from the can
non. The number on this train rs near ~
could be estimated was about four hun
dred, and nearly as many on the noon
train. The West Mankato Hook and
Ladder Company and Good Templar's
Lodge came in a body, the former in
uniform. These organizations were ac'
companied by the q. A. r. martial band
These Two organizations joined in the
which was headed by oui
own par excellent brass band, the Man
kato martial band, the orator of the day
Roberts Post of this place, and the line
of march was taken for Lake Grove.
Soon after reaching the stand the exer-
cises commenced, with a few remarks by
ii. G. Howard, of this place. Next a
solo and chorus by Mrs. Prees and the
Glee Club, which was very appropriate,
and finely rendered. The address by
Hon. Ira p. Shissler, Mankato, was good.
Ii was full Of historical facts and stats
tics, which were new to many and deci-
dedly interesting to all. Mr.. S. is quite
an orator, and Notwithstanding the heat
and the immense crowd present the gen.
tleman was heard distinctly, and the
close attention paid him was fiattering
evidence of the appreciation, con-
,idering that the day is one which every
body celebrates to his own liking. His
address was chaste and elevating, and
Mr.. Shissler has left a favorable impress
zion behind him. Miss Myrtle Davis
read an original poem, written for the
occasion by Mrs. Curryer, but we were
Unable TO llear sentence, owing to the
distance from where we sat. However,
hose who heard il pronounced it good.
Mr.. Stackpole made few remarks. AZ
er this the martial band enlivened tile
to such an extent that ut the
conclusion of their performance three
hearty cheers and a tiger were given"
In the afternoon racing and numerous
,ther amusements were provided, nd Il
,rand display of fire works ut night clos
ID the days exercises. They estimate
he attendance at between three and
our thousand.
MINNESOTA LAKE.
The rain during the night of the Sd
eft the ground in the best condition,
ne the heat was more easily endured in
he absence of dust. Teams began to ar
i've early, and the crowd was the largest
yer seen here. The lake has facilities
or celebrating which few places have,
nd owing to the able management and
he energetic and united work of the
everal committees every thing moved
fl quickly and smoothly.
The cornet band was out, and headed
he procession through the streets and
0 the grove. The audience was brought
D order by ]. II. Quinn, president of
he dav. Mr.. j. w. Vance read the
declaration of Independence in clear
nd forcible manner. =. j. Abbott was
and delivered most excel
INT address, both az to logic and deliv-
ry. DIR. Habenick addressed the meet
" i'm German. The exercises were
aired by music by the band and Glee
Tub.
The afternoon was given up TO the
,gamuffins. horse racing, base ball, etc.
he Lake Club crossed bats with the