CUYAHOGA COUNTY OHIO - NEWPAPER: CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST 7/4/1823  
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC 31, 1823

138 - H July 17:3/2,3 - The 47th anniversary of American Independence
was celebrated by inhabitants in the vicinity of Euclid creek with the
usual demonstrations.
     A procession was formed at the home of William Coleman, Esq., under
the direction of Lieut. William W. McCrumb, who acted as marshal,
proceeded to the Baptist meeting house.
     The Throne of Grace was addressed by the Reverend Mr. Hanks.  The
Declaration of Independence was read by William M. Camp, after which an
interesting oration was delivered by Havillah Farnsworth Jr.
     An excellent dinner was served by the ladies.
     William Coleman, Esq., acted as president and Amaziah Porter, offi-
ciated as vice president.
     Toasts were accompanied by the discharge of musketry and martial music.


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