The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-07-11
All that Has Been Do
ing Up North.

FRAN KILN, IDAHO, July I'VE
are keeping up with the spirit OF the
times, as was shown on the Fourth Of
July 10 celebrating the both anniver.
sary, of the birthday OF the greatest
nation on the earth, the grand and
glorious American nation. We had
no parade, but made it up with one
of the best patriotic meetings that
was ever held in Franklin.
AT break OF day 0he firing Of cannon
awoke the patriotic citizens Of Frank
lin. telling them that the glorious day
had dawned when 1870 years ago z few
men inspired by the ruler Of all ma
tions, the Almighty God, burst as
under the letters Of tyranny and de-
clared themselves free and independ-
ent.
At sunrise the great flag of Liberty,
the Stars and Stripes, was raised,
while our young brass band discoursed
patriotic music. Soon our old town
was full of men, women aud children,
bent on having good time, and we
had it.
A fine program was arranged for the
occasion and William Kirkup, marshal
of The day, carried the program
through in good style. At 10 O'Clock
the people flocked to the opera house
and filled IL to overlooking, not half
of the people being able to get in.
The program was commenced by sing
ing America: Invocation by Mr.. Isaac
B. Nash; music by the band; speech Of
welcome, Dr. States, which was very
good; music by the band; patriotic
song by l. b. Nash; reading of Declare
tion of Independence by Samuel M.
Parkinson; song, Star Spangled Ban
ner, by class Of little girls, with
American flags waving, which was
fine; Recitation, Uncle Sans Birth
day, by Meta Webster; music by
orchestra: recitation by Linda
Lartchner; piano solo by Miss Napier,
of Logan; cornet duet by Handy
brothers; patriotic speech by Adolph
Spongberg: grafton by the orator Of
day, DR.. George Thomas, OF the A. G.
at Logan which was grand and
patriotic: solo by master Fred Mar
shall; benediction by James Packer.
There was a dance at 1870 for the
children, and all kinds Of amusements
ments on the square, including base
ball game between old men over 80,
and young girls over 49, ball game
between married men and single men
was tie; there were races, and
grand ball at night,
Thus ended one Of the best celebra-
tions we ever had. All went of
harmoniously-no Earring, out peace
and good will towards all men, and
great credit is due to the committees
OF arrangement for the whole affair.
And | must give word of praise to
our young brass band. Tho most of
the boys are young at the business,
they did tine and we ought to encour-
age them by little praise and also a
little means. Let us think OF this,
and do it.
Gu Monday evening the missionary
fund committee gave an entertain
ment in honor Of one Of our boys who
went on mission on Tuesday morn
ing TO the eastern states. They had a
good time together and had good old
fashioned dances, also ice cream and
cake. The whole affair was a decided
success, both socially and financially.
The young man is Ezra Hatch, son
of esteemed brother and sister, Hyrum
and Esther Hatch.
All we'll at Franklin with the ex-
ception of brother /. b. Nash. He is
very poorly all the time. We hope he
will soon be better.