Not to be without refreshments, a milk cow was hitched to the rear of the second wagon. As the day ended the sky darkened with a brewing storm. On the way home, the party got lost in the hills around Cape Bad Luck and remained outside all night. In the files at the Paynesville Historical Museum, Zella Hegg tells of looking forward to the Fourth of July as a child. Out of three rides, the boys who pushed received one ride free for their work.
Nobody works by fireworks Everybody has money to burn.
The City Dry Goods Store is headquarters for fireworks. Roman Candles, Prismatic Whirwinds, Dewey Bombs, Stromboli Fountains, Floral Fountains, Rockets, Colored Mines, Dewey Chasers, Brazilian Jugglers, Nigger Chasers Paynesville Pyrotechnics P.H. Bradley, Proprietor from an ad in the New Paynesville Press , June 21, 1900. According to the New Paynesville Press , Lake Henry observed the Fourth in grand style. Lake Henry extended a cordial invitation to one and all to come and have a good old-fashioned celebration. The program included horse races, wheelbarrow races, fireworks, music, and dancing.