Everything indicates a big celebration at Sac. Our neighbors of the hub are straining every nerve to beat the Odebolt celebration of last year, and if they do not do so it will not be their fault. Trains will run to accommodate all who want to go from this vicinity, and from present indications the number will be well up in the hundreds. We are warranted in saying that all who go will be cordially welcomed by the people of Sac and the officers of the day, and everything will be done to promote enjoyment of the occasion. Don't forget the baskets. Take two or three if they are small ones, and have them well filled. Provisions may be scarce over there, and it's wonderful appetizing work, this "fighting the battles o'er again" from Lexington to Yorktown.

THE FOURTH--The largest portion of Odebolt celebrators visited Ida Grove, while a goodly number went to the lake. The band, the firemen, and the G.A.R. boys went to the former place. All reported a very pleasant time, but the opinion was universal that Odebolt can discount all other towns in this vicinity in the celebration of that illustrious day. Next year it will be Odebolt's turn.

4th of July Meeting.

A meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for a 4th of July celebration was held in Wright's Hall on May 28, 1885. Meeting was called to order by Wm. Sampson, Esq. On motion of F. P. Motie, Mr. Sampson was made chairman of meeting. On motion of Wm. Graham, F. P. Motie was chosen as secretary.

The question, "Shall we celebrate the 4th of July, 1885" was made and on motion of Wm. Graham was carried affirmatively.

A committee of three to solicit subscription to defray expenses of celebration was on motion selected as follows: Jos. Mattes, Dan'l Lesher, and Dr. W. N. Oursler.

A motion that the chair appoint a committee of five as Committee of Arrangements to make all arrangements for the celebration was carried. The chair appointed the following: Messrs. Wm. Graham, Ed. Matthews, Wm. Arthur, W. E. Koeneman and Wm. Sampson.

On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of Com. Of Arrangements. F. P. MOTIE, Sec'y.

The Celebration.

"A fine day and a glorious celebration," is the universal verdict of those who participated in the ceremonies of last Saturday. The number of people here on that day is estimated to be as large if not larger than assembled at the last celebration here which was two years ago. The number of people from neighboring towns was not so large as then, but the deficit was more than made up from the surrounding country. The admirable arrangements of the committee were carried out to the letter and the various exercises and amusements of the day came off smoothly and without unpleasant friction. The only unpleasantness was in the race of the Ida Grove and Odebolt hose teams, the decision--a tie--being at first unsatisfactory to the former. The decision of time-keeper Summerwill was, however, finally acquiesced in as correct, and the Ida Grove team satisfied. The purse was divided equally between the contestants.

The exercises of the grand stand were of more than ordinary interest. The reading by Miss Lena Gill was well done, and the oration by Mr. F. H. Helsell was the subject of universal commendation by those who heard it. Both in matter and manner of delivery it left nothing to be desired.

Despite the predictions of a few who would have liked to have seen it a failure, the singing was worthy of the occasion. The songs were new and appropriate, and Mr. Rasmussen's management of the choir was entirely satisfactory. To the gentlemen from Ida Grove who assisted in the singing, Mr. Rasmussen returns thanks.

The cornet band covered itself with glory. Its members were "at the front" from 10 o'clock in the morning till the fireworks in the evening closed the day's festivities.

Noticeable in the business displays in the street parade were those of Messrs. J. H. Ketterer & Co. and King & Lund Co. in agricultural implements, the Roller Mill Co. and H. C. Ballard, the popular butcher.

Although the crowd was immense, making pedestrianism on the sidewalks at times impossible, yet the utmost good order prevailed during the entire day and evening, and not a case of inebriety was seen. The ladies young and old turned out en masse. Every laddie had a lassie and sometimes three or four. In the evening several dance halls afforded the young people an opportunity to perspire to the enlivening strains of "The Arkansaw [sic] Traveler" and kindred melodies.

Altogether it was an occasion that left nothing but pleasant memories, and will be reckoned among our most successful celebrations of the national holiday.

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