Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-06-26
Grand Celebration-July 4th.

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VIII be given at the Fair Grounds,
Grand Rapids, Wis, under the" au-
spices of ST. Joha Mission (Episco-
pai). The inauguration Of the days
festivities will consist Of firing fed
erat salute at sun rise; AT $50 4. N.
grand procession will be FORMED
in Centralia and march to the Fair
Grounds, Headed by the I. o. of o.
F. Brass Band of Grand Rapids.
The civic societies in full resalia.
The Doudville Ku Clux in full uni
form, and all the citizens of Wood
County, who are present, will fall
into ranks. making a grand display.
The procession will take up the line
of march at 10, A. NJ, sharp, so as to
give residents outside of the city
time 20 be in 81 tie opening. The
procession will be under the com
m2nd of E. Lavigne, Grand Marshal
After arriving at the Fair Grounds,
there will he a salute fred of so
guns, whiyh wi, be followed by mu-
sic. TIE reading of tee Declaration
of INDEPENDENCE and an Grafton by
----. After which the
procession viii reform and march
to Music Halt, where grand dinner
WI Be served up at the Tow price OF
Is cents per couple.
The aiter.foon exercises will COM
menca at $50, at the Fair Grounds,
and will consist of the following
sports; The first in order will be a
grand ) minute trotting match, best
two i'll three heats, Best running
race open to all. The races will be
conducted by Phil Ward, Supt.
$50. Athletic sports, (open to ALL
Foot race, 10 rods. Walking race,
so rolls, under charge of E. Mahony
Supt. Ja.ai,ing will next be in or
der. Best running jump; best STAN
ding jump; best three standing
jumps; c. Ii. Clark, Supt. Match
game Of ball between the Centralia
Clippers and the Wausau club, I'M
der the supervision of William Jack
son AMI Paul Fon3aiDe. Grand
Shooting Match, with glass balls, I'M
der supervision Of L. NJ. Nash.
Throwing the sledgo hammer.
Throwing the pushing stone and the
anvil. Under supervision of Hugh
Garrihee. Egyptian Potato Race.
Egg Race. Blindfold and Wheel
barrow Race. Sack Race. Frog
Race. Under Supervision of DIR.
Dewey. Croquet Match, in charge
Of c.. Y. noud and r. E. Mcfarland.
Best performance on Horizontal Bar.
j. A. Gaynor Supr. Tug of War
between Centralia and Grand Rapids.
Under the management of 7. Lyons,
of Centralia and S. Norton, of Grand
Rapids.
The winner in any of the above
games will be rewarded liberal
cash prize,-and the championship
of Wood County.
There will re refreshments on the
grounds, consisting of Ice Cream
and Lemonade, &C., &C., also lunches
can be lad at all hours.
Admission to Fair Grounds. dur
! iag the aftcrnoon-Adults, rs, Chi
dren under y years Is cents
The exercises of the day will close
with a Grand Ball, at Music Hall.
Writer'S and Garrison's Halls have
also been occurred so as to accomo-
date al VINO may wish to trip the
light ia ia site toe. Supper at
midn ight. Music by Nelson's full
String Band, consisting Of 10 pieces.
Tickets &c dance one dollar. Supper
extra. st : -
= :afl persons wishing to compete
fcr'rrize, gan II they wish, obtain
any Information regarding said
games. hs milking enquiry OF the
Superintendent in charge Of such
games. 'r
G.. T. WsrTER, President,
J. A. GAYNoR, Secretary.