The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-07-07
THE GREAT FOURTH.
SOME OBSERVATIONS MADE on
THE SLY.
What the s'StrOller'' Saw and Hear
AbOut the Celebration Grounds.

VHAt the SITOheF" saw anu heaFt
4bOut the Celebration Grounds.
'Negley did we'll" was heard OF
all sides.
It's wonder no fires were start
ed by fire crackers.
The dance in the afternoon wa:
failure. Too hot to dance.
Boone is the champion door
keeper. He can't be bluffed.
| The excursion train brought uE
about fifty people from below.
| Jim Smith would make the old
original uncle Sam" envious.
Ralph Cakes as liking of COW,
boys" was a whole show in himself
| Frank Brown, of Reynolds
Creek, came over to see the eagle
fly.
Judge Beatty and Gene Stroh-
ecker are responsible for that horri-
bic parade in the afternoon.
Uncle Geo. Holbrook, of Parma,
! was taking in the show. He was
still sober at 6 o'clock p. m.
Miss Ora Lucus, as poetess OF
the day, elected much admiration.
Miss Lucus' elocution is immense.
Rev. Gwinn prayed for the just
and unjust alike in his invocation.
1t don't hurt a sinner to pray for
him.
The choir rendered some very
excellent music. Their music, in
fact, was only exceeded by their
good looks.
"Cohin's Fast Mule Line" in the
."tHorribles" was the richest thing
out. Coffin should present the pro-
genitors with chrome.
Frank Olmstead and Brunt
Young represented the U. P. rail
road at the celebration. Good re-
representatives. they were, too.
The only criticism on the "Slow
Mail Line" in the "Horribles" was
that the boys let the mule walk too
fast to represent it truthfully.
The Caldwell Band sustained it's
reputation as the best band in Cald-
well. Though few in numbers, the
boys make some very fine music.
The races furnished a great deal
of excitement and amusement. |
noticed several prospective candi-
dates taking pointers from the boys.
Capt. Geo. Little has made an
immortal reputation for taste and
neatness in decorating the liberty
car. 1t received many compli-
ments.
Anthony Anderson run the
Stroller down in saloon and fore
ed three dollars On him for Ameri-
cas- great newspaper. Just his
luck.
Col. Jake Hamm, in his enthus-
iasm, pulled the string and fired the
cannon in the midst of the invoca-
ton. Everything goes on the
Fourth"
The ever-new chestnut" the
Declaration Of Independence, was
well read by Rev. Boone. The old
document never fails to bring out
prolonged applause. Great head of
Jefferson's.
w. C. T. U. ice cream, Methodist
ice cream, Pansy lemonade, milk
shake, soda water, strong coffee,
bottled beer and whisky were all on
tap. Twas pay your money and
take your choice
Jim Wardwell, of Emmett, Just
arrived in time to see the "Horri-
bles" coming up the street. He
thought it was the Salvation Army
and wanted to join, but as he could
show no credentials the marshal
"fired him out"
The dance at the Commercial
Hotel at night was the largest ever
held in the town. 1t was we'll man
aged and passed off very smoothly, |
taking into consideration the crowd
ed condition of the hall.
Monte B. Gwinn "did the grand"
as marshal of the day. He perform
ed his duties with the ease and grace
of born general, and with all the
dignity befitting the occasion. A |
better one could not have been
found.
Cashier Scott nobly demonstrated |
his ability to shave beef, as well as |
notes, at the barbecue. He carved |
glorious reputation out of
at the expense of
Olistered hand, but he's a stayer.
Hull team, Scott is.
DR.. Maxey filled the chair of the
President of the Day, with which
he citizens honored him, very
satisfactory. He was calm and
and did the honors to
he queens taste. whats the mat
er with the doctor?" Giles all
light"
II just think Mr.. Smith too cute
or anything, | could almost hug
him." said apretty young lady with
n the StrOller'S hearing. 7 wonder
What our gallant jim would have
lone had he overheard the remark.
venture to say he would have
een equal to the emergency.
Owing to the skill of DR.. Gala.
ray the barbecue was great sue
ess. When THE TRIBUNE put the
)r's reputation as "chef de cuis-
ne" at stake, it put him on his
letal, and he not only sustained
is reputation but beat all former