The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-07-06
JULY FOURTH |!
Maukat0 Celebrates in the GrandCSt
And Most Joyous Manner,
Aud Received Her Thousands of Visitors
with Fitting Ceremonies.
a synopsis Of the Days Proceedings.

The extensive preparations which ha'
been made and the great interest every
where manifested in the possible sue
cess of our celebration oi the Fouill
caused thousands to anXiously watcl
the course of the weather, and prognos
ucations at good and i'll were almos
without limit. When the salute al
A. NJ. was fired and i'm Il few moments
was followed by response from
heavens artillery there was II general ica
that the preparations were in vain IN,
that the day would be one of gloom
Before sunrise, while the guns wcr,
roaring, bells ringing and steam wills
ties blowing, n light rain commenced t,
fall, and had by seven O'Clock turned
into a drcary. drilling shower. Tho
appearance OF the clouds, however. gave
promise of change, and the work OF
decoration and Il arrangement went earn
estly on. All over the city flags wcr,
displayed, business houses were dccora.
ted with banners and notices, streets
were made inviting 10y the erection
here and there of bowers for the shelter
and comfort ct our visitors, ice wagons
and retreshment carts we've busy dis
tributing their supplies, and the streets
were lively with people. by nine
O'Clock wagons, carriages and trains
loaded with pleasure seeking mortals
began Ia arrive in the city. Later the
occasional arrivals had given way Ia Il
steady throng which came from every
direction and in every form of convey
al =, and 10y 1890 II, IN. Front street
Ton almost It's entire length was filled
by good-natured mass of humanity
Bands were playing, soldiers in uniform
moving hastily about, young men and
maidens, some hand III hand, gaily dec
Grated with the emblem OF our nation,
walked the streets and patronizcd the
booths, cal riagcs with gaiIy trimmed
horses and gaycr looking occupants
passed hurriedly by, the small boy
with the festive fire cracker gave his
desire to celebrate no stint, and patriot
ism was running high.
At 1880 n. III. the special train
arrived from Albert Lea and inter
mediate points on the Milwaukee road,
with nine cars loaded To Overllowing.-
With them was the band and fire com
pany from Albert Lea. The visiting
companies from Faribault with the
Mankato fire companies and guards
We're drawn up III line near the depot TO
receive the guests, and rs the train
steamed III the Germania band with
stirring music babe our visitors well
come. by this time the indications OF
rain were nearly gone and as tito shield
the throng from the almost torrid rays
OF the sun like that OF Il day or two pre-
cediny, nature left the covering of
clouds over the people, and tins with the
cool breeze stirring, made the day most
pleasant, and as fitting in every way AS
could be desired.
AT 0:3O A. NJ. the procession formed,
and under the direction of Marshal IL.
III. Rose moved in the following order:
Down Rock street To Front, up Front
to Byron, up Byron to Second, down
Second 10 Liberty, up Liberty to Broad,
down Broad to jackson, up Jackson to
Normal School Park. The different
features in the procession were us fol-
lows:
Germania Band.
Martial Band.
Mankato Guards.
Members of the G.. \. r.
Mankato Hook and Ladder Co.
Superior Hose Co. No. ,, MankatO.
Niagara Fire Co Faribault.
Excelsior Co No Mankato.
Straight River Hose Co. Faribault.
Albert Lea Band.
Albert Lea Fire Co.
Carriages with the orator and officers
of the day.
DISPLAY By BUSINESS HOUSES OF MANkATo
Griebel Bros. boot and shoe factory
representing the work at all stages.
City Carriage works, off L. Jensen
with wood and iron work in process
also Il display of finished work.
Jensen's Shooting shop was well rep
resented by showing the actual work o.
shoeing horse which was on the
wagon.
A. Richard, Manka.o Cooperagc
tull line of his work.
Mankato Preserving Co., with line o
their Internationally sealed goods.
Woodlands Butter Tub Factory Wa
represented by Il force OF workmrn bus
lily engaged in making tubs for butter
John Klcin's Furniture works wcr'
next in line, showing samples OF hi
wares, also men at work on different ;ir
,-ies.
The North o.~" Marble works had ;
large wagon drawn 10y ru~. horses, upol
which were several men at work ol
marble.
Forster & Flachscnlar made a credit
able display of their sash, doors an,
blinds.
The North Star Plow works display
ed several of their implements in IL fin,
manner.
Dcmrary's Express next came to thu
front, and had as an occupant Il MAJ
distributing Climax tobacco, which &C.
casioned quite scramble in the GROVE
along the line.
Geo Slade u Co had their wagons
loaded with different articles from thci
lumber yard.
The Red Lion Store wagon was file,
with boxes tor the house, ON the top he
Ing the Red Lion IN care of Il keeper.
The Lightning Rod works wagon wa
Hastily arrayed and attracted consider
able attention.
FOwler's Second Hand store had on,
of the most novel representations on thu
line, and the character of their busines
was fully represented.
Willard ~ Polchow, dealers in an,
manufacturers of brick were out with
good display.