The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-08

less favorable. After the address wa.
: base ball, horse racing aad other sports
tile day ending with fire works and 1
grand ball.
wINNEEAGO AGENCY
celebrated the day in becoming man.
ner. Quite large crowd convened
from different sections OF the county
Music was furnished by the Mankato
cornet band. Dinner Was served in the
grove, and young and old We'd with
erh other in making the day one of
pleasure. The ragamuiiins made a good
display, and all went merry rs mar.
riage bell until child was run over by
y buggy and young man fell from the
second story Of the mill, iniuring him
considerable but not fatally.
EDdEwooD.
The patriotism of the people was at
fever heat the entire day, and the many
changes of programme kept all on the
alert until darkness encompasscd the
scene.
LAKE CRYSTAL.
A host Of joyous, happy and enthusi-
astic people gathered to participate in
the festivities incident to such an ami
versary. Good feeling and good order
prevailed and no accident occurred to
mar the general routine. 4 picnic din
ner was enjoyed by all, and the day
closed with many wish for rccur.
renee of similar happy gatherings.
CAMBRIA.
The people of Cambria, Ju,lson and
adjacent towns gathered at Cambria
and enjoyed Il bountiiul rcpast in the
grove of Mr.. Wagner. a few remarks
were made by II number present, and in
the evening II pleasant time was had at
the Cambria school house listening to
the playing of II drama entitled "Sow
Your Bread Upon the Water" The en-
tertainment was interspersed with good
music. i
STERLING CENTER
enjoyed the day at Mr. w. III. Johns
tons grove, swapping victuals and tell
ing yarns, while the young folks made
the holiday suspicious with their pranks
Of fun and mischief.
MINNEOPA FALLS.
Scattered through the beautiful woods
around these grand falls, large num-
Der of picnic parties gathered to enjoy
the day, away from the heat and dust
and noise of town.
MADISON LAKE
was the scene of large and happy
crowd, who sailed upon the lake, ate
their lunch under the shade of the trees,
played crOquet, tished and sang. A
sail-boat race was the most exciting
event Of the day, the particulars of
which we append
Three boats entered. Madsap by J.
NJ. Barclays Mischief by G. b. Owen,
and Oracle by p. w. Pitcher. The day
was fine and the breeze stiff, with great
white caps rolling IN from the lake.
Only Mischief and Madcap started,
Oracle being withdrawn by her owner
for fear the breeze would strain her
timbers. The run was from the point
to the bridge and return, about seven
miles. 1t was jolly race, the waves
dashing high over boat, crew and all,
leaving Il long line of ioamy bubbles
far in the rear. Madcap carried five
passengers and Mischief three. Mad
cap won by forty rods.
IN THE CITY.
Nothing of importance occurred until |
evening, when the crowds returning
from neighbOring resorts began to
throng the streets and wend their way
to the Opera House and other places OF
evening amusement. AT the Opera
House the boys of Superior Hose Com
pany No. 2 showed forth in all the bril-
liancy Of full uniforms. They had
Siebert's celebrated orchestra of ST.
Paul to furnish music, while around the
whole interior hung flags of various
sizes, and pendant from the ceiling was
large banner bearing the words "Su
perior Hose Company No. 2, Mankato'
Mimi" A goodly crowd tripped the
light fantastic to the splendid music,
while the gallery was filled with look
ers on.
At Union Hall another large crowd
had gathered to enjoy the closing hours
Of the national holiday.
AT Rgmer's garden the multitude be-
gan to wend their way about three
O'Clock in the afternoon, and constant
stream of vehicles of all descriptions,
together with many on foot, went and
came until long after dark. RGmer
had fireworks, music and fun.
MINOR EVENTS.
In the evening ii. A. Mas shot off a
few fireworks and sent up balloon,
while several private residences were
illumined by sky rockets, etc. Alto
gether the day was well and duly com
memorated by the patriotic ones.
BELGRADE.
The picnic at tins place was pleas
ant affair. Nothing to mar the enjoy
ment of any, except the sad news from
Washington. At noon dinner was
served, and at two o'clock Mr.. A. ID.
Seward read the programme of exercises.
Music was furnished by the Andrews
family assisted by Others. Prayer by
Rev. Hobrat, and reading of the Decla-
ration by Mr.. Fletcher, then came the
address by Rev. c. w. Savidge of Man
kato. 1t was most excellent address
and attracted the attention of all. Mr..
Gilbert King, formerly a member of
the rcgimental band of the old Eagle
regiment Of Wisconsin, and Mr.. Libbetts
who learned his thorough knowledge of
blowing the fife with the Second Min
nesota Volunteers, furnished martial
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