Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-10-04
MAMMOTH DEMONSTRATION
Ceremonies Preceding Fourth Liberty
Loan Campaign a Grand
Success

The great Fourth Liberty Loan
drive was ushered in last Sunday by
one of the greatest demonstrations
ever witnessed in Newark. The grand
parade was, of course, the main
feature, and was conducted according
to the published program, and for
wonder was started at very nearly the
hour fixed for it to move. 1t was an
ideal day, and the entire line of march
was thronged by enthusiastic and
cheering crowds, which were greatly
augmented by thousands from the
rural districts who, on account of the
temporary voluntary ban against gas
oline being lifted for this occasion,
made use of their autos and came in
from the surrounding territory.
The parade, headed by grand mar
shals S. H. Beadle and C, w. Miller
followed the arranged line of march,,
and as it passed around the north side
of the public square moving pictures
were taken by an operator from the
Service Photo Co., of Columbus, who
had be brought to Newark by mana
ger Fenberg of the Auditorium. Pict-
ures of the parade in massed forma-
ton were also made as the Hotel
Warden was passed.
Six bands made music for the oc-
casion, the one attracting the greatest
attention was naturally the Great
Lakes Naval Band of 81 pieces, and
the members in natty uniforms re-
ceived frequent applause during the
march. Our own and only Buckeye
Band more than lived up to their
reputation of being the best "wind
TANNERS" in Central Ohio, and to-
gether with the Columbus Letter Car
riers Band, the Roumanian Band of
Newark, the Gratiot and Brownsville
bands drew forth many compliments.
The Old Guard Drum Corps was also
one of the drawing features.
Nearly every lodge and fraternal
society in Newark was represented
by large percentage of their mem
bership, and their brilliant uniforms
and waving plumes added much to the
beauty of the occasion.
AS usual labor responded nobly, all
organizations being in line, many of
them 100 per cent strong, and as
union after union marched by with
flags and banners flying the cheers
and applause were continuous. The
wonderful turnout by organized labor
is but typical of the loyalty and pa
triotism of the men, and their willing
ness to aid in any way in the great
struggle for a worlds democracy.
Most if not all of them are owners
and constant buyers of bonds and
war stamps, and if others who are in
better financial condition would buy
in proportion to their means, as do
these hard working sons Of toll, no
campaign to put the city cover the
top" in the bond sale would be ne
cessary.
For the first time in modern history
a steam locomotive appeared in our
public streets. The loyal boys of the
B. & o. sprang a surprise on the
natives, and after spending the entire
night in washing, grooming and paint
ing, the Buck" beautiful and re-
splendant as bride adorned for her
husband, came down West Main street
under her own steam, with banners
flying and whistles shrieking, the
center of attraction. Of course she
also got in the movies"
At the conclusion of the parade the
Naval Band marched to the elevated
stage in the court house park upon
which the exercises of the day were
held. A. S. Mitchell acted as chair
man, and Rev. G. Bohon Schmitt pro-
nounced the invocation. After the
"Star Spangled Banner" by the band,
H. F. Moniger delivered patriotic
address, and in closing urged his
hearers to buy the new Liberty Bonds,
and so aid in speedy and triumphant
conclusion of the present great
struggle.
After another band selection, Irene
Wente, 12-year old school girl in a
truly wonderful manner gave a much
applauded patriotic address. This
was followed by concert by the band,
concluding with the "Marsellaise."
Corporal Trumbull, of Royal Cana
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