The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-10-29
AT The Court House Was
Largely Attended
And Splendid Program Given
During Evening

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campfire given under the auspices Of
Joe Hooker Post No. 81, Grand Army
of the Republic. The Woman's Re-
lief Corps, Sons Of Veterans, Daugh.
ters OF Veterans, Sons Of Veterans
Auxiliary, Daughters Of the American
Revolution and Battery B, field artil.
lery, assisted the post in. presenting
this campfire.
At z o'clock the court room was
comfortably filled and the crowd still
continued to come and wedge into
every bit of available space. The
balcony was taxed to it's limit while
standing room ON the floor was at
premium. Packed as it was, conserv.
ative estimates had it that over 700
people were in attendance.
Owing to the lack of seating and
standing space, late arrivals were
forced to retrace their steps home
ward. Between 100 and 200 of such
people were turned away merely for
the fact that there were no accommo-
dations Of any nature for them.
Under the direction of DR.. F. c.
Larimore and Court Bailiff Patrick
Purcell, one of the prettiest decOra-
tions seen here for a long time was
exhibited. Festoons from the gallery
and the four corners of the room met
at the large chandelier in the center
of the room and were draped over
this article and surmounted by flags.
The judges bench was wrapped with
American flags while the entire space
back of this presented a solid front
of national buntings save for two
spots where Autographs of George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln
were appropriately placed.
A replica of the banner which was
stretched across Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Washington, D. c., on the oc-
casion of this years grand encamp-
ment of the G. A. R., occupied space
see was mass of the national colors.
Gle of furniture within the bar rail
was wrapped either with red, white
and blue bunting or draped with
American flags, so that all one could
vinces that the greatest danger the
The detail with which the decoration
was carried out, the symmetry of it
and the beauty with which all lines
and turns were made reflected great
credit on the committee.
The program of the evening was
delayed trifle in the start and 1t
was not until 1880 o'clock that the
opening number, America" by the
audience, occurred. Then followed
addresses, quartets, solos, choruses,
recitations and the like In varied ar
ray and different to such an extent
that the large audience scarcely re.
allied the fight of time.
There were two decided contrasts
in the program which constituted
features. One was the singing OF q
medley of national airs by Master
Ronald e. Scott, only three years OF
age. The little fellow did splendidly
and received great applause for his
prodigious efforts. Another was q
solo, "Sherman's March to the Sea,
given by William Rush, S5 years ol
age. Though having attained more
than the Biblical allotment of years
Comrade Rush exhibited fire and ami
nation in his singing that bespoke
the staunch spirit still lingering with
in him.
DR.. f. C. Larimore presented fol
J inspection a number of very inter
esting relics of war times. accumu
lated by various people. OF these
the Union flag commanded the mos
interest. This was procured from
Mrs. Sarah Sherwood, East Gamble
street. In it's center was larg,
eagle which was surrounded by 81
stars, the number of states in the un
ion at the time. The exhibiting o
the flag drew forth much applaus
from the audience. Another interest
ing article was cane which wa
made of wood in the bridge owe
which the Union army passed int
Washington for review at the clos
of the Civil war. DR.. Larimore SUI
plemented the exhibition Of thes
relics with little accounts OF each.
| The evening proved thoroughly 81
joyable to all in attendance and tn
thoroughness of the program r.
bounds greatly to the credit OF thos
in charge. A big night in all respect
seemed to be the verdict Of the aud
ence which wended its way from tn
court house shortly before 10 o'clocl
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Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Blake, Mr.. an
Mrs. O. A. Milligan, Mrs. Williar