The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1888-07-06
INDEPENDENCE DAY,
How 1t Was Celebrated by the Peo.
pie OF Hope and Vicinity.


has seldom been seen even in this land of
proverbial fine weather. The sky was almost
without speck, while cool and balmy breeze
from the west tempered the rays of the sun
making outdoor exercise both pleasant and en-
durable. The showers Of the preceding days
had laid the dust, leaving the roads 10 splendid
condition. The town had been profusely deco
rated with flags and bunting, and many Of
the business places and booths had added
shrubbery procured from the Sheyenne, giving
the town bright and attractive holiday ap-
pearance.
A national salute was fired at sunrise and
the stars and stripes unfurled to the breeze
from the Hope House. Soon the people began
to arrive, coming singly and in groups, all we'll
dressed, happy and contented, bent upon on.
joyment They came In all sorts uf convey
ances, some stylish and others plain, but all
good natured, until at the time announced for
the commencement of the programme not less
than 1000 people had assembled.
About 10 o'clock the Hope brass band took
Its position in the band stand and played sew
eral numbers, the signal that the ceremonies
Of the day were about to commence.
Soon the procession was formed, the grand
marshal, Halsey Curry, at the head. The brass
band was In wagon, and enlivened the march
with excellent music. Then came the G. A, R,
boys, with their beautiful stand Of colors, fol-
lowed by Stewart, whose make up was one of
the features of the dny. He was escorted by
number of characters In masks.
Following came traction engine drawing a
representation Of Hopes roller MILL capacity
5000 barrels day." marked "Wasem A."
The next float conveyed two grotesque females
with an imitation camera, In the act Of pho
tographing scenes around Hope. The next
was take-off on the proposed NJ. l. D. rail-
road, with engine ITO drawing the palace car
Sherprooke, "Dut Baldwin, superintendent"
Alter parading through the different streets
the procession halted in front of the Hope
House, where Stewart mounted the band
wagon and made a humorous speech, which
created lots Of laughter aud merrlment among
all who heard it. The procession then headed
for the race track, and In very short time the
town presented almost deserted appearance,
The first was trottlng race, free for all,
mile heats, best two in three, and required
three heats to settle 1t, the second heat being
dead one. The first money was won By
OWENS brown mare Ann, and second money By
Scollard's Little Dan.
The second was a running race, In which
there were three entries, Ike, John Deere and
Topo. The race was won by Ike.
The third was trotting race, drivers class,
In which there were three entries, and was
won by Peter Rice's Tom.
After the races there was an adjournment
Tor dinner, and now the G. A. R. encampment
became scene Of activity. A large number of
ladies' had been busly engaged in arranging
and decorating the tables, and at noon they
presented an attractive and pleasing sight,
with their snowy cloths, flowers, handsome
cakes, glassware, etc. Soon the crowd began
to arrive, and for fully two hours table after
table was filled with people with appetites
sharpened by long drives and outdoor exer.
else. Finally the stock Of provisions became
SO exhausted that full dinner could not be
provided, then such as came were furnished
with whatever there was free of charge. It
ls estimated that more than five hundred people
were fed. The hotels had all they could possibly
attend to, and the citizens Of Hope entertained
largely. Through these avenues the multitude
was fed.
AT about half-past o'clock the people be-.
gan to assemble around the band stand for the
speaking. After some music by the band, the
Rev. I. w. Thurston was introduced by Mr..
Mcmahon, who delivered fervent invocation,
returning thanks for the beauty of the day and
Its freedom up to that hour from accidents and
casualties, closing with an appeal for blessings
upon the chief executive Of the nation and all
others in authority. Mr.. Mcmahon then, in a
few well chosen words, introduced the Hon.
William H. Francis, judge Of the Sixth judi
cal district. Judge Francis spoke for forty
minutes forcibly and eloquently, being fire.
quently Interrupted by applause from the vast
assembly. As only full report Of the Grafton
would do justice to the finished and polished
address of Judge Francis, we shall content
ourself by saying that bis peroration was
grandly eloquent and was received by the peo-
pie with storm Of applause, followed by
three rousing cheers and tiger. The NOM
bers Of the G. A. R. were then invited to the
stand and addressed briefly, after which each
was individually introduced to Judge Francis,
The crowd then repaired to the ball ground,
where a very interesting game Of ball was
witnessed between the Hannaford club and
the Hope club, resulting in victory for the
home club by score Of Is to-
Then followed foot race Of 100 yards, in
which there was six entries, In which first
money was won by Mills, and second money
| by Sinclair, both of Hanneford. A second
foot race was won by W. Doyle, of Hope.
In the evening there was sham battle, in
which a party Of citizens tried to dislodge a
party Of G. A. B. boys, during which there
was fine display of fireworks.
The day closed with two dances, one at the
Hope House and one in the Arcade building.
Not an accident occurred to mar the pleasure
OF the occasion, there were no disputes, no In
toxication, and every one seemed happy and
| contented. There were doubtless more costly
and elaborate celebrations than that in Hope,
but we venture the assertion that there was
not one in which better order prevailed, or
which was more thoroughly enjoyed than the
one in Hope.
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Gard Of Thanks.
We desire to return our sincere and heart.
felt thanks to our friends and especially oul
neighbors for their kindness and assistance
during the last illness and death Of our mother,
and to assure them that we feel truly grateful.
| Mr.. d MRS. G. h. WILLIAMS.