The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-07-09

all had most enjoyable time. A big
day was INDUCED In by every one.
Following dinner The crowds listened
to an excellent program and in the
evening an elaborate exhibition Of fIre
works was sent of and sthe eagle
screamed for true"
The OslSaloosa Iowa Brigade Band
was secured for the occasion and rem
dered excellent service during the en-
tire day
The program of the celebration was
as follows
Patriotic music by X. Of p. band.
Invocation by Rev g. H.Mendenhall
Music by Band.
Grafton on Declaration of Independ-
ence, by Miss Eva Bates, recently
graduated from oskaloosa High
school
Music by Band.
Address-Origin and Progress of
Our Nation, by Rev. S. M. Smothers,
of Davenport.
Music by Band
Address-The Negro as an Ameri,
can Citizen, Attorney S. Joe Brown,
A. NJ, L. L. b., Of Des Moines.
Music by Band.
Edward A. Carter, Phi b., master of
ceremonies.
At EddyvilIe.
Eddyville, July 6.-This town was
about three times its usual size Satur-
day and the Glorious Fourth was an
Occa sion lone ~ ba ,ayoav,hona5
Fully three thousand people gathered
on the grounds that only a month ago
were seven feet under water, and with
every conceivable means of enjoy
ment assisted in plotting out the eff
fects and even the memory of the
great food Joy reigned supreme and
the eagle screamed with the spirit or
rs. The prettiest part of the celebra-
ton came in the evening when the fire
works were given on the river. The
king and queen of the occasion and
their court in decorated boats, strung
with japanese lanterns, presented a
charming spectacle. Visitors were
present from all the surrounding
towns and large sprinkling was no
ticeable from oskaloosa.
At Harvey.
Harvey Ia, July 6.-Three thous-
and people took part in the biggest
Fourth Of July celebration ever held
in this section. Hon. James Brenton,
mayor Of Des Moines, was orator Of
the day and delivered a rousing patri-
otto speech. Then followed music,
go, An
excellent display Of fireworks was
given at night
Fremont, July 6--FPemont had one
Of those good old-EashioneH celebra-
lions like we used TO have in grand
pas time. Everybody came from the
country round about, for the day was
fine and the people took day of.
There was good program in the
grove with plenty OF good music,
speaking, declamations, etc, with an
abundance of noise and fireworks in
the evening.
At Other Points.
Celebrations were also held at Lost
Creek, Muchakinock, Bethel Grove
and Pekay. At Pekay and Muchaki-
mock the special feature was dances
which were largey attended. The
fireworks display at Lost Greek was
large. The Bethel celebration was a
regular picnic and nice time result
ed. Everybody had a good time.
At New Sharon.
New Sharon, July 6.-This town eel
brated the Fourth with appropriate
program and races at the fair ground.
A fairly good crowd was in attend
ance and witnessed some good races
by local horses. Otherwise the day
was quiet. The country folk general
ly did not come In ON account Of the
pressing need Of work in the fields.
At Wright Station.
Wright, July 6.--The celebration at
Wright brought together about two
thousand people for the program of
the day. The pretty grove at the
Quaker church and near Peter EN-
merits home had been seated and the
people came from miles around. A
basket dinner was enjoyed and the af-
ternoon was then given TO a stated
program. w. S. Kenworthy, Of oska-
loosa. talked to the people. He came
over from Pekay where he had been
engaged for a morning meeting. His
talk was liked and appreciated by all
who heard It. II was stfaightfor-
ward exposition Of true blue Amert-
canisua that was lilte dessert follow
Ing good dinner The celebration
was declarda great success.