The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1898-07-09
CHURGHILL'S 4TH OF JULY.

The Fourth OF July celebration at AL
lens Grove, Churchill county, was one
that that county should feel proud of.
There were about 800 people who wit
messed the exercises, which we are safe
In saying were not exceled in any COM
mnnity OF its population in the land.
Everybody made everybody else feel
happy and at home, with no excitement
to mar the days entertainment.
There was a forenoon and an after
noon program, and during the intermis-
sion an occasion that all participated in,
a grand basket dinner with loads of fried
chicken, meats, fruits, delieacies and all
kinds OF good things to eat and drink.
The feast was spread on strong tables
made for that purpose.
The following is the program which
was rendered from platform decorated
with the beautiful red, white and blue,
and Freedom's flags:
MORNING PROGRAM.
A prayer by the Rev. c. o. Cushman
in which the chaplain asked heavens
blessing on our nation and the help to
realize our many blessings at this time
of war and strife.
Hon. w. c. Grimes, the President OF
the day, then made appropriate remarks
which pleased his audience.
The rendition OF the "Star Spangled
Banner" by the Glee Club was good
number, and the songs national senti-
ment was felt by the audience.
Reading OF the Declaration of Inde-
pendence by Mr.. L. Y. Fitch was more
appreciated, probably, than ever before,
because OF the eloquence of Mr.. Fitch
and his ability to deliver such a docu-
ment.
The quartette, consisting of Charles
Bailey, John Bailey, Ira and Frank Fall
lon, rendered well the pretty selection.
"Down in Havana Harbor," and it was
heartily applauded.
In pleasing manner and good voice
Miss Abbie Wightman reciled "The Man
and the Flag" Then the Glee Club fav-
ored the asseniblage with another ma
tional hymn, Freedoms Banner" in
excellent style.
President Joseph f. Stubbs of the
Nevada State University, who had kind
ly accepted the invitation of the people
of Churchill to deliver the oration, was
introduced by President of the Day VIC.
Grimes. DIR. Stubbs spoke feelingly and
eloquently. After reviewing important
topics in the history Of the United States
causes and results of wars, he referred
briefly to the present national conflict.
His remarks upon the last topic while
conservative were OF patriotic nature.
He suggested the necessity as well as
advantageousness of establishing coaline.
stations in foreign waters with havens
might rest i'll time OF distress, protected
by the flag and strength of our
government. DR.. Stubbs elected
warm applause in recognition of his
glowing tribute to the mechanical inge-
nuity, skill and intelligence of American
soldiers and sailors. The address was
replete with good, sound thought,
clothed in pleasing language, and de-
livered in DIR. Stubbs' charming man.
ner. The Churchillites, and especially
the younger people. may we'll feel proud
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University speak to them upon this occa-
sion, and that they appreciated him was
shown by the orderly attention given
throughout the address, and the hearty
applause accorded at the conclusion, as
well as at intervals during the delivery.
The last on the mornings program
was america" which the entire audi
ence sang with the vim of patriotism.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM.
The afternoon exercises were opened
by short and interesting address by
Mr.. Ralph Fortune, the President OF the
afternoon exercises. After good selec-
tion by the Qnartette, "Maching Down
| 10 OuDd was ItHtteIfu ny NdSbtTS ISu-
gene Roche, Charles Lofthouse, Frank
Allen and Milton Fallon. in which the
boys did exceedingly well.
Miss Annie Theelen then rendered
John Adams on the Declaration of In
dependence" in a pleasi ,g manner and
showed considerable as a good reader.
The vocal solo, Salute the Old De-