The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-07-08

uThe 4th passed off very pleasantly
in Jssper. The celebration o. the day
under the direction Of the Star Band
was carried nut in accordance with the
Published program. except that the
promised speakers backed ont, and sub
psitutes had 10 be provided. There
were moro people in attendance on the
picnic grounds, from more different L.
caiifiee. than have ever attended : SINH
lar celebration in Jasper before. In
fact, the strangers seemed 20 outnnmber
the home folks. and all appeared to en-
Joy themselves snd be having ! -good
sine and the spirit Of patriotism wss
duly cultivated.
The Band serensded the town early in
che morning. from the top 81 the court
house. and the roar Of the artillery woke
every one np st daylight, and the way
nszs and bunting were hurried into po-
sision on various houses was On eye
opener. so that By the time The sun got
fairly up the town wss handsomely
decorated. and ready 10 receive the nu-
merous visitors.
A handsome hickory pole. painted
red, - bite and blue. lao feet in length.
was raised in front Of the court house
about 3 o'clock. and the flag OF beauty
and glory raised 20 The Top By Miss
Lottie TrsyI0r. the handsome daughter
81 Sheriff TrAyIor. while sslvos OF artil.
lery. fired by Mrs Kendall and lady q.
sissants. and volIeys OF mnsketry by the
@. A. r. and the FISHING Of bright
suords IN the sunlight By the uni
formed rank Of q. n OLA. and the stir.
ring music ~ Star SpsnRled Banner.
and Rally Round The Flag by IN.
Star Band. greeted lie unfolding 10 In,
breeeze, while Andy Eckerf. always ul
TO fun. dressed IN harlequin costume
and mounted on . donkey. led : process
sion Of boys around the pole. and caused
great deal OF laughter The crows
then vent 20 the grove, where the othe
exercises followed
Mr. W > Hunter, % master OF cere
monies. after several national airs wer
played BY the Band. introduced NJ
George r Wilson. Who read the eloquen
indictment OF tyranny, and appeal /
justice. the glorious Declaration OF IN
dependence. in : clear and impressiv
manner. Mr.. Hunter then introduce
e. Dnsne. Who delivered : short q
tempore speech, referring 10 the lesson
taught In the Declsrssiou, the gres
blessings 10 mankind following the 10
and suoerings Of it, authors. after Ii
Independence OF the colonies vs. recos
Mined BY the tvrannous and despicab|
British, and the necessity OF thorouR
educstion Of Ill voters thai the Iiberti,
% dearly earned might b preserved Il
81 future time Only 10 the sturdy ID
dependence Of the voting popuiatic
q the polls. after their scquirin
thorough knowledge Of al n
ssues presented q zach recurring Pres
Dental election, - the hope OF The msil
tainance snd progress Of The RepublI
- guardian OF The liberties or : n
people. The duty OF each voter 10 u
dersssnd What he US voting for. whs
he cast : Presidential ballot We urg,
. q the greatest importance. and II
mts can only be accomplished By h
edncsti0n Of the masses.
After the speaking The Star 0rchest
struck up : lively esIlcp. and from th'
~ daylight next morning huudre
ebjoved the dancing and waking In d
beautiful lit up grove, while Mac Ne
deck, snd his busy corps OF assissan
furnished al Who wished with refres
ments % various kinds. from : squa
meal . the dining table % : gIsss
'susonsde o. pop. o. fosming isger.