Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-07-07
MARK WARREN'S PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION MONDAY
FIFTH ELOQUENT GRAFTON BY HON. THOs. T. McGRATH,
OF ST. PAUI.-sPLENDID MUSIC
A DAY OF PATRIOTISM, FUN AND GOOD CHEER
OVER AUTOMOBILES DRIVING PARK
MAKE AN IMPOSING sCENE.-NO ACCIDENTS OR DISORDERS
THE DAY-A SAFE SANE CELEBRATION.

If the weather man had conspired
with the committee of arrangements
to produce a perfect day for War
ren's celebration Of the country's ma
tai day on Monday, he could not have
succeeded better than he did, because
the day was an ideal one in every re-
spect After two or three weeks Of
somewhat cool and damp weather,
the change to the effulgent sunshine
and the balmy breezes produced an
agreeable effect and all nature be-
came wrapt in smiles. 1t is not
strange that in such an environment,
man himself felt his spirits become
buoyant, compelling him in fact to
salley forth into the open fields and
onto the we'll cared for highways to
ningle with his fellows and join in the
universal good cheer. Everybody
who owned an automobile or could
commander one, felt constrained to
go somewhere on that day, and the
logical objective point of all cars,
was the patriotic celebration at War
rem. All forenoon, strings Of cars
could be seen approaching on every
road leading to the city, and by actual
count the number Of cars here that
day exceeded 400; the number Of Wis
itors in the city must have votaled
several thousand.
While Warren hardly expected
such a record breaking crowd, and
for that reason failed, perhaps, in
-ent III as eiatboi-
ate manner as it: would have wish
ed, yet, taking it all in all, the fine
weather, the good roads. the green
fields groaning under their weight of
growing grain, and with peace and
plenty and good cheer on every hand
all combined to make this years
celebration truly enjoyable and
memorable one.
In this year Of grace, when more
than half the world is engaged in
the greatest war in history, the peo-
pie felt that the celebration of the
Fourth-of-July was of more than
usual significance. The American
people. while ENJOYING all the bless
ings Of neace, have been privileged
to assemble and give thanks to al
mighty God for that civil and reli-
eious liberty which is theirs. The
Fourth-of-Julv means more to the
American citizen this year than ever
before. American citizenship stands
for more than it ever has before. and
is worth more. The true American
idea is the embodiment of all that is
best and noblest in the civilization Of
our day. The stars and stripes stand
for peace, progress. equality, protec-
ton to the humblest citizen, and the
advancement of human rights. It is
no wonder that the hearts Of all citi.
Zens, whether native or foreign born
rich or poor, old or young, thrill
and fill with patriotic fervor more
than ever this year when they beholc
the starry banner wave in the breeze
~ At 10 a. m. the grand parade of cit
izens on foot, in carriages and auto.
mobiles formed at the city hall anc
headed by the Warren City Band pro.
ceeded to the Island Park. where the
speaking exercises took place. Ar.
irving at the park. the band rendered
a selection Of inspiring music, after
which Rev. Barthalow offered an ap
propriate and impressive prayer
Next Hon. C. u. Stevens. president Of
the day, delivered the address Of vel
come in well worded and cordia
terms. A patriotic song was render
ed by the chorus and then The banc
played another selection.
The Declaration Of independence
was recited by Miss Adeline Lind
strand in a pleasing manner, wholly
from memory, without faltering OF
making single mistake, a memory
feat that surely is very remarkable
Miss Lindstrand is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs.G Gust Lindstrand, of this
city. She is a graduate Of the War,
rem High school.
The chorus rendered another song
and then Mr.. Stevens introduced Hon
Thos. j. McGrath, Of st. Paul, the
orator Of the day. Mr.. McGrath is .
members Of the legislature from the
sanity city, and altho a young man
he has gained considerable promin.
ence as leader by reason Of his
ability. He is a fluent speaker and
for nearly three quarters Of an hour