Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1905 — FOURTH OF JULY AT PARR. [ARTICLE]

FOURTH OF JULY AT PARR.

The following interesting program will take place daring the 4th of July exercises at Thompson’s Park in Parr: Song—“ America,” everybody. Reading of Declaration of Independence, Victor Comer. Music —By the Morris Orchestra. Early History of Jasper county, S. P, Thompson, B. D. Comer and others. Song—By the Morris and Alter Quartette. Heroes of the Republic—L. W. Benbow. Song—Quartette. Recitation—John E. Alter. iVlusic —By the Morris Orchestra. Recitation —Beatrice Conway. Recitation —Blanche Babcock. Song—Quartette. Recitation —Harold Vedder. In the afternoon there will be two base ball games; trotting and running races; foot races; potato races, biscuit eating contest, etc. The young people have arranged a dance for the evening. Swings and merry-go-round for the children. Free ice-water on the ground all day long. Hon. E. P. Honan, orator of the day, will speak at 1 o’clock p. m. Fireworks display at night, closing the day’s program in a blaze of glory. Excursion rates on the Monon, Ail trains will stop at Parr. IW. L. Wood, Committee < Chas. Morris, ( W. H. Meyers. The largest stock to select from on reliable clothing, shoes and oxfords at a great redaction until J aly 4, at the Chicago Bargain Store.