Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-07-05
PLENTY OF FUN.
Paratles. Racing and Dancing
Serve to Anluse the People
OH July 4th.
A Large Crowd in the City, and
q General Good Time
Enjoyed.

Wednesday night Little Falls was
kept awake by a combination of gun
powder and boys, and for nearly q
hours there was an incessant booming
and popping of all kinds of explosives
1t is the great day for small boys, and
the boys generally keep right on
through life enjoying the noise and com
motion of the 4th Of July.
The crowd in Little Falls was one oil
the largest that ever assembled on this
anniversary, the attendance from the
country being as great as usual. The
ceremonies of the day began by the
morning parade. consisting of the Drum
Corps, Sons of Veterans, G. A. R. and
Fire Department. Following the parade
a large audience gathered in the Opera
House, and listened to an interesting
Program. The ceremonies were opened
by singing, followed by the reading of
the Declaration of Independence by
Rev. Il. A. Wood. Mayor Richardson
and Prof. Seal then delivered orations,
both of which We're very good. The
Drum Corps and choir favored the audi
ence with several fine selections. The
congregation was dismissed with the
benediction.
In the afternoon there was another
parade, consisting of the Harmonic
Band and Fire Department. The music
by the band was particularly fine,
and plainly showed that organization
to be a credit to the city.
THE RACES.
About 500 people went to the fair
grounds to see the races, and they were
we'll rewarded. The races consisted of
a free for all running race, mile heats,
. in s; a special running race, mile
heats, 3 in five, and trot against time
The result of the races was rs follows:
FREE FOR ALL.
King Bill b r. Neill...... | Dead l
Madelaide NJ John Brad
Time-i:57; :55!; LIS.
SPECIAL RACE
Stella m F. Fridley. ............. 3 i
Dolly Houston b IN NJ. Porter. /
Fly m John Gilmer. ............ 2
Pete Siblev z +. Neill......... 2
Time-.59; :5SA; :574
Richard Neill sent Night Bell & Judy c.
one mile to beat 2:55.
Time-2:53
In the second heat in the free for all
King Bill came in ahead, but the judges
concluded that his rider had held or
used his whip in such a way as to retard
the speed OF Madelaide. Neither the
owner or rider of the mare made COM
plant, but the judges saw fit to declare
it a dead heat A very small proportion
of the crowd could see the justice of the
decision, but there was practically no
kicking done. Another heat was run
and King Bill came in ahead again
The judges then received quite a
serenade from the friends of King Bill.
The race was q very good one, and the
large crowd enjoyed it. The special race
was won in three heats by Porter's cele-
brated horse. or celebrated Porter's
horse.
Dances were given at the Opera
House and Gcrmania Hall in the after
noon and evening, and large numbers
attended. In the evening the attend.
ance was especially good, both halls be.
ing crowded. Whitford's band from
Blainerd furnished the music for the
Opera House ball, and the Mendels-
sohn orchestra for the Germania Hall
ball. The music was good at both
places. The Mendelssohn orchestra
furnishes as good music as any Little
Falls party needs, and has made
marked improvement in the past few
months At both balls dancing contin,
ued until alter midnight.
The Buiow case will be brought be.
fore the supreme court on Monday