Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-07-08
City and County.
cc,ebra ton of the 4th of July.


IN IDAHO CITY.
u,, celebration of the Ninety Second Anniversary
american Independence was appropriately OBJ
u :, in this city, At sunrise national salute was,
hv the volunteer anvil artillery and thence on
little fellows kept up their rapid firing of Chinese
lows and other small explosives At about IL
o,c,ock the pupis-small boys and girlsof the pub
y. ..nool in this city, taught by Mr.. Bowen, and Of
n,+ on Buena Vista Bar, taught by Mr.. -Frayre, as
u,,,ed in line near this Court House The Idaho
I.,.s Rand soon came upon the ground, procession
-, formed of the school children and citizens, un-
w.. tho efficient Marshalship of Capt VIVA Pagan,
d narade through the principal streets Of the city
u,ade On tho return of the procession to the
o,.t uonse. Mr. j. 3. Gslbraith was called to pre-
-, Of tbe exercises to follow. First came music by
~, Band then the Reading of the Declaration of In
,,nendence by Mr.. j. j. Dooley, who acquitted him.
slf most creditably, and received hearty applause
horefor: next succeeded national air by the Band,
~, the exercises closed by an Grafton from JAS
nuaara. The Court House and the plank walks
,}o,t the building were crowded with persons who
anna 70 Join in the ceeoration. The attendance in
.;ae of ladies and children, was very gratifying
,rnh praise is due to Capt Pagan for his services
Marshal of the Day, and to Messrs Frayne and Bow
~ for the material part they severally contributed
+uards the proper and attractive observance of the
o,nivcrsary. In the afternoon the young folks got
IN sort of Fantastic, Caathumpian procession and
order of exercises which made good deal of sport
IN town, and in which young Barry and one or two
ether Of the youths somewhat distinguished them
SKIES in the matter of Evolutionary efforts. The
whole day here passed off pleasantly and SO far as
we are aware not thing occurred to cause disorder
or trouble.
AT PIONEER CITY.
The Good Templar celebration in Pioneer City IS
noken of as the grandest public demonstration which
ever came of in that very lively aud most hospitable
camp Delegations present from the Jewell
Lodge Of this city and from every other Lodge in
every other camp in this Basin. Very many ladies'
traced the occasion. The line of procession formed
about noon and marched, 400 strong, with Mr.. But
ton Marshal OF The Day, to the Grove, nearly mile
distant where the exercises to be performed
The Centeryle Brass Band headed the line. At the
Grove after instrumental music by the Band, and
singing by the Choir, Mr. Burkitt, of Pioneer City.
read the Declaration independence in impressive.
splendid manner. Then followed, after music, the
Grafton by Judge j. j. May of this city. We are in
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grand and finished eIort, and the orator fire.
qlently and warmly applauded A most bountful
citation of choice yiands, was then spread for the
cr9wd and Fasting aud good humor were equally in
dulged. At a late hour OF afternoon the line was
again formed, and the company marched back to
town. There sdmptuous supper was provided, and
early hour OF evening the BAH commenced, at
which the merry throng eljoyed the attractions OF
the festive scene until the wee sma hours, and all
departed for rest in hearty good humor, eontented
With the fun day 5 charming enjoyment.
DEPARrURE-By stage of last Monday morning
Zach, E. Elkins left for visit to his old home in
Springfield, Illinois, with the intention to return
Lcre next Spring. Mr. Elkins is one OF the pioneers
II the Fall of 1852 to this Basin. and Is member Of
The urge and wealthy mining and waterditc firm Of
Wood, Saunders, Noble, Elkins Anderson and Lind
sly, Of Buena Vista Bar. lie is a gentleman Of much
business enterprise, liberal and just in all his deal
Hss, and is universally and deeply respected by his
trends and acqualntances. We join with all OF them
u wishing that be viii enjoy safe journey and very
pleasant days his way thither, during his stay
East and the return trip. Bright fortune always
attend him.
Fourth OF july ExPENsEs.-Wm. Meydenbaucr
and jeff. Howell Finance Committee on celebration
Of the Fourth Of Jay, report that they collected
$3.50 50 in gold dust, aud IS legal tender note
They expendcd-for music, $3.50 far printing post
rs bal tickets and for ADVERTISING $50; for decora.
aons So for powder, S. 62 clearing the street and
cleaning ont Court House, IS; and for firing anvil
saIltes, 81 3O-total, $22l IL. The remainder, S3o
- II dust and the s. greenback, was given by the
committee to Mr.. W. ID. Vantine for the beneht o
t4e Fire Department Fund. The Committee merii
praise Tor the excellent performance OF the duly de-
Toiyed upon them.
PLEASANT kEsoRT.-At Wethered's. foot of Wal
street these hot Summer days and pleasant evenings
our citizens will find very agreeable and entertain
Tag place Of resort, for old and young alike There
IS dispensed delicious ice cream, jellies. coniects
Ioohh6 and Innocent home brewed, old style spruct
peer nuts Cakes, &C, aad large easyrocking. boz
s%hS Is ever ready for the amusement of the young
% together with other things to cater to the pleas
ure and recreation Of guests. Give Wethereds place
good patronage.
flREMEN's BALL.-Jas. Judge and Clayton Yale
finance Committee for the Firemen's Ball given a
"ooo lemplar Hall last Friday evening. report a.
loiioWs: Receipts-S1GO Expenses-Mus;c, $50; pre-
plh9 nail, lighting, &C, $40; wagon for band. SIS
.ot' sl35. Net proceeds, S25, to which is added So
rave th donated by the Good Tempiars VINO ass
gave the use of their splendid hall for the Ball FREE
=. =. charge. The Committee have performed their du
y Al praiseworthy manner.
fERsoNAL.-By stage of last Sunday from Bots
''y, Judge shafer, Col 8. A. Merritt and J. G. Hen
!' Esq., returned from professional visit to silve
NY Ivy, Owyhee. We regret to see Mr.. Henley lmpin
around. the consequence of q sprined ankle, but W
~ ead 70 learn he is rapidly recovering therefrom
T Merritt and Judge Shafer appear in usual prime
ROBUST health .att .#.
aoSE hAcEs.-We wish the folks who have beef
Sung us Jesse for announcing horse-races, whic
n. a not come off on the 4th of July I'm this city
oula transfer the cussin' to Jim Judge, who wa
~ authority for the announcement. Sock it to hin