Wichita eagle., 1889-07-09
DOWN IN OKLAHOMA.

/ OoWN LIN OAbAdOAA
To the Editor OF the Eagle
RENO, CRY, OKLAHOMA, July 6.
The "ever glorious" was celebrated il
Reno City, Ok, in style that would re-
fleet credit upon cities of far greatel
pretensions. The tented ground gave
ample shade, the day being bright one
cooling breezes from the south insurine
comfort to the thousands assembled t.
listen to the exercises. Mr.. N. B. Wass
city clerk and register, acted as presl
dent OF the day, performing his duties
in pleasant manner. The Declaration
OF Independence was distinctly read by
q. d. keeler, Esq, of the city council
and the Grafton was delivered by Mai. E.
j. Simpson, superintendent of the Chey-
enne and Arapahoe schools at Darling
ton, while Rev. Mr.. o. P. Light acted as
chaplain. The Grafton was a mastery
one, highly entertaining and delivered
in most acceptable manner,
beng frequently greeted with
applause. The entire service
upon the platform was interspersed with
vocal and instrumental music appropri-
ate to the natal day.
An ox-roast was one of the features,
and after the exercises the well roasted
| meat was served, with other edibles. A
live OK was turned loose upon the prairie
| and the bovine was hunted to the earth
with bow and arrows in the hands of the
Cheyennes. Indian dances occurred and
horse races took place between the ponies
of both whites and Indians, altogether
making merry the multitunes coming
far and near to witness the same. The
Indians were on hand from distant parts
OF the territory in large numbers and
added no small amount to the interest of
the occasion,
The organ and much Of the music was
furnished from the Darlington schools,
all of which was duly appreciated.
The celebration closed with terpsicho-
rean exercises at Speeds hall, under the
direction of E. E. Newland, in which
nearly 200 people participated until the
wee sma' hours. The inspiring music
was Furnished by Ford's orchestra.
MERE MENTION.
The second newspaper is to be started
here next week. The outfit is entirely
new and our people are anticipating a
tirst-clasS quarto paper.
George Reilly, of Caldwell, is in the
city for the purpose of erecting eight
stores for himself and eastern friends.
Mr.. Percy Wood, of Runnymede,
Kan, was in town on the Fourth look
ing after his numerous investments.
Jack Stlllwell and E. F. Mitchell made
very efficient and ubiquitous marshals
OF the Fourth and the vocalists did us
all proud.
Postmaster Dickson has received his
commission and is now a full-fedged
postmaster, with office at Dobson's drug
store, Main street. The name of our
postoffice is Reno City. Don't forget the
''city."
James H. McKenna, of Wichita, and
John Marshall have rented G. H. Keeler's
store and fitted it up for hotel. They
are setting up pretty good ''chuck," and
will do well.
Councilman Quinby has returned from
a fortnight's sojourn at his old home in |
Harper, Kan.
The various cities of Oklahoma have |
called territorial convention at Frisco, !
to be held the 18th of July. 1t is under
stood that the convention will oppose |
the formation of provisional govern |
ment, the matter being inexpedient at !
the present time A mass meeting has |
been called for this city for the purpose |
Of electing delegates to said convention.
Preaching services will be held every
Sunday morning and evening at the |
opera house until the various church ed
lticeS are erected.
An electric railway to run between !
Reno City and Fort Reno, via Darling
ton, Is being strongly agitated and will
undoubtedly become fixture in the
near future.
Our streets will soon be in elegant
shape. No pains or expense are being
spared to make them the finest drives
Major Russell, commander at Fort
Reno in the absence of Colonel Wade.
md his accomplished wife, were among
he number of celebrities who graced
he speakers platform on the Fourth
a number of business and residence
OTIS are expected to revert to the city on
he 10th of July, because of non-com-
oliance with the building regulations,
lfter which large crowds are expected
o re-enter the same at slightly in
,reased registration fee.
Forty-one guns were fired at sunrise
IN the Fourth. The display of fireworks
vas not, perhaps, as elaborate as in
Wichita, but they were as brilliant and
,eautiful.
The Stock Exchange bank will open
n few days, and will be great con-
enience to our citizens.
George Austin, formerly of Yelling
on, Kan, and John II. Campbell, of
;aldwell, have contracted with the gov
rnp1pDt n 1alivar 9 000 oorI- % ! .
7ood at Fort Reno by January 1st. ,
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