Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-07
Celebration of the Fourth.


In Augusta.
The day passed off in the usual manner OBJ
served for ten years, very quietly. Young
America let off the usual amount of fire
crackers, torpedoes and miniature fireworks,
beginning at midnight of Friday and ending
at nine or ten o'clock on Saturday evening.
Happily we have no accident to life or limb
to record. The commandant at the Arsenal
fired national salute at noon; the flags on
the public buildings and the shipping were
hung out, and at evening there were several
more than ordinary attempts at fireworks by
several of our citizens. Thanks to the police
force, the streets were quiet and orderly. A
large number went to Waterville and other
places, being bound to celebrate" some
where.
At RobinsOn's Park.
A large crowd of people were in attendance
at the Central Park on Saturday, and they
were well repaid by fine races. The first was
q hurdle race, which was contested for by six
mules. This race afforded great amusement
to the crowd, as every rider was thrown. The
first trotting contest was for a purse Of
800, open to all horses that had never beaten
three minutes. This was an interesting strug
gle and each heat was well trotted. DR..
Brickett's horse won first money, Whitefeld
Maid second, and Crazy Jane third. The Dr.
Brickett horse is a green Knox colt, but he
bids fair to become fast one. Below is the
summary
Logan Geo. f. Brickett 12l23l
Whtefeld Mad-M. Shaw, .l2 :
Crazy Jane-J +. Arnold, 49, | =
Little Fred-E. w. Webb, SAB A
Cornth Boy-Fred Foster, 35j ) )
David Malcom-C. sylvester, 666G6G
Honest Tom-T Shaw, 7717T
Time-s so :52-2 "a a;5l-2:;2 80
This was followed by the sweepstakes,
purse 5000. open to all horses, best in 5.
In this race were entered the old favortes,
Daylight and White Stockings. 1t was an
exciting race, each heat being holly contested:
SUMMARY.
Daylsht-Geo. NJ. Robinson, 2l2ll
White Stocklngs-John May, > , 2
Time-2 :36a-2 So :SS-2 IS a-2 39li
In addition to this sport, dancing was going
on all day in the large hall of the hotel, stu
ated in the park. We were glad to notice so
large an attendance of people. Certainly Mr..
Robinson did all in his power for good enter
tainment, and he made it success. Central
Park has become a favorite resort for those
who like days enjoyment
At HalIowell.
The "Glorious Fourth" passed off in this
city with unusual quietness. The old can
non did good service morning and evening as
usual, waking the echoes of the valley, and
arousing those who had fortunately succeeded
in enjoying an early morning nap. Fire
crackers, torpedoes, etc., ruled the day, while
rockets, Roman candles and pin wheels served
TO interest the multitudes on the streets in the
evening. There were few cases Of intoxica-
ton as usual on such occasions among those
who regard getting drunk among The the nee
essary adjuncts of Independence Day"
The night of the 3d. in most localities about
town, was passably quiel but on Water street
we learn that considerable disturbance oc-
Cured among out of town parties, who re-
ceived proper attention from our police,
which we trust will prove valuable lesson to
them in the future. On the whole it is safe
to say that the day was observed with about
the average enthusiasm and satisfaction, and
without the occurrence of any serious acct
dent, riot or rowdyism.
In Gardiner.
The Fourth passed quietly. The cannon
was fred and bells rung at morning, noon,
and sunset. The trot at Oakland Park was
indefinitely postponed on account of the heavy
condition of the track occasioned by the rain
of Friday. 1t was great disappointment to
many. The day was ushered in on the river
at nine o'clock by tub race for which there
were three entries. They used half hogs
heads for tubs. 1t was amusing to see one
of the tubs turn over several times. The race
was won by George Sheppard. At eleven
o'clock the race for single SOULS took place.
This race was quite exciting, causing thou
sands of people to line both banks of the river
to witness the sport. This race was won by
Young Casey in fine style. The yacht race
took place at two p. NJ, the weather being