Democratic Sentinel, Volume 4, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1880 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Naiionai Holiday. How it was Observed in Rensselaer. Patriotic Speeches by Hon. R. S. Dwigglns, Hon.S. P. Thompson and M. L. Spitler, Esq. Toasts and Responses by Graduating Class or 1880. Grand Display of Fire-Worßs.

The aniversary of our National independence is a lime yfor retrospection and reflection —for grati* itude for the past and lofty resolves for the future. Next to the discovery of America must always be reckoned America’s recovery from Foreign despotism. Next to the patriotism and lolty sentiment contained in the declaration of indepen dence must always be remembered the day upon which America was declared free and independent. To forget the 4th/61 July as an American Holiday is to forget the great patriotism of Washington, Jefferson and other men who were brave when we needed bravery who were patriotic when we needed patriotism who were faithful to a trust when we needed fidelity. Let the people celebrate and rejoice. Let the day be observed on each succeeding return. Too many true men and women are ready to remember the day once in four or five years. Let our children be taught to sing:

My country ’Us of Uice, Sweet land of liberty, Of tliee l sing ; Land where my fathers died, Hind of the pilgrim's pride, From every mountain side Let freedom ring. The people of Jasper county are notforgetlu) ofthe day wc celebrate and although the farmers were overburdened with work they put aside the reaper and the plow on Saturday and came to Rensselaer to “rejoice with those that rejoice’’. The several committees appointed a few weeks ago to make arrangements for the celebration did their work well and presented a splendid programme of exercises. At 10 o’clock a. m. the Rensselaer Cornet Band played a National Air, and 11011. Horace E. James announced the programme for the day. After an anthem by the choir, Rev. 11. A. Mayhew, of California, offered a servant prayer, the choir then sang “My Country ’tis of Thee,” after which lion. S. P. Thompson deliv. ered a very eloquent and patriotic address. The speech was pro nounced, by all, the best effort o' his life. Mr. Thompson concluded his speech just at noon and the audience were dismissed for dinner. The streets were literally crowded with people and by 2 o’clock fully two thousand people had assembled under the shade trees in 11 10 court

house square, the Cornet Band favored the audience with another stirring piece of music when M. L. Spitler was introduced and delivered a forcible and eloquent address. The feature of the day was the addresses of Delos Thompson, Elmer Dwiggins, Victor Loughrdige, Lewis'Hollingsworth, Chas. Warner and Zimri Paris who constituted the graduating class of 18S0. The people were proud of them because they represented the intelligence of Jasper county, and because the class graduated in the Rensselaer Graded Schools. Fully a thousand people assembled around the speakers stand at V o'clock in the evening, Lion. R. S. Dwiggins was introduced as the speaker, but that gentleman seeing that the time had arrived for the display of fireworks, merely congratulated the people upon the success of the days entertainment, and directed their footsteps across the bridge. At 8 o’clock the first sky-rocket shot towards the clouds, the space near the bridge at this time was crowded with eager spectators. The display ol fire works was simply grand and called forth rounds of applause. Altogether the day is one long to be remembered by the patriotic libertyloving people of our county. Dr. J. H. Loughridge has associated with him in the practice of medicine, Dr. F. P. Bitters. The Royal beauties of Europe owe much of their personal attractiveness to the influence of Ayer’s Hair Vigor, which keeps the hair fresh and bright. Messrs. Gorkins & Johnson have assumed control of the Rensselaer Republican. We wish them success aside from their political teachings.

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