The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

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1917, will always be a red letter day
in Warsaw's history, from every
point of view. A perfect day, as fan
mense crowd, one of the largest ever
assembled on public occasion, ex
cellent order, fine program to suit all
tastes, and happiness beaming on
every face, while visitors were here
galore. Many were the expressions
of satisfaction at the success OF the
com mittee's plans or the day, not a
hitch or a snag to mar anyone's plea
sure. 1t was Warsaw's thought that
this Fourth must be par-excellent,
the most patriotic Fourth ever cele-
brated by this country because of our
entrance into the great world war,
bearing in mind the brave boys in
the trenches in France. The days
program. was carried out just as
printed and pleased both old and
young.
The concerts on Main street by
Warsaw's unexcelled band, from $3.50
a. m. until noon were composed of
high class numbers as well as popu-
lar and patriotic airs, and because
of the fact that the platform was on
wheels, it was pushed from block to
block along the street that all might
enjoy the music.
At 2:15 p. M, assembling at Sew
enth and Main streets, the speakers
Of the day and the school children
preceded by the band paraded to Raj
ston park where the program was
opened by the high school Glee club
with several beautiful songs, after
which the May pole dance, that diver
sion that never grows old, was given
by a score of young girls dressed in
The flag drill by about thirty little
was given with a snap and vim
which spoke well for the little
patriots. not one of whom probably
was more than eight years of age,
Miss Spinauger, their teacher, had
them well in hand, aided by Master
Rothenstein, the boy member of War
saws band,
Will P. Green, Warsaw's rising
young lawyer and gifted orator made
stirring speech, well and admirably
delivered, that thrilled the hearts of
his hearers, patriotism, Americanism
and death to autocracy being the
principal thoughts. Everyone spoke
with delight of the speech and many
remarked 1t was one of the best
speeches they ever heard
Much to the qualification of those
present who have read his speeches
delivered in Quincy. Captain E. Faw-
cett, chaplain of Fifth Illinois infan-
try, followed in an eloquent address,
full of fire and sober thought briefly
referring to the stirring events of
this war and urging everyone to
stand firm to the end. incidentally
he remarked Americans do not hate
the German people, but sympathize
with and pity them. 1t is the auto
cratic despot and his tyrranical sys-
tenn we would crush or all time, that
peace may reign forever in this
world. The public is indebted to DR..
George Long for this delightful and
patriotic address. Our hearts warm
towards Chaplain Fawcett and may
we be permitted to hear him many
times in the future. He will always
be sure of warm welcome in War
saw, no matter what the occasion.
The athletic events on Main street
OSS1h az .oU u. D6LW6en fOurth
and Sixth streets, and carried many
of the older persons back to the days
of their boyhood and girlhood, when
they were the centre of attraction on
every public day. The bicycle race
and foot races had many entries.
young men and boys, and were very
enjoyable. The three legged race,
sack race and egg and spoon races
caused much hilarious sport.
In the evening from 1880 to 1920
o'clock there were concerts on Main
street by Warsaw's band, assisted by
yocalists Miss Edythe Dallam, Miss
Gertrude kessel, Rev. DR.. George
Long and VIM. Langhorst, high
school glee club and Mr.. julius X.
Eyman, violin soloist.