Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-07-11
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The celebration in this place last
Saturday was q gay and patriot,
one. The day was lovely and ma
ture smiled upon hundreds Of en-
thusiastic people. Main street wa:
beautifully decorated with ever
greens and bunting and the Stars
and Stripes tioated from every avail
able point. Early in the morning
the boom of giant powder announced
that the glorious day was at hand
and the small boy, with his bunch
of fire-crackers in hand, marched
forth TO noisy victory.
At 8 the sports were announced
the first being a horse race 20t
yards, best two in three-purse, SIC
TO first and $40 TO second. Layne's
Minnie" Davis ''Selem"and Gray's
"Gray John" were entered. Selem
got first money, Gray John second
For the pony race, VIM. Cooper
entered "Buckskin," Greene White
Jr. Bird" George Setback, Meek
tie." This was a close and spirited
race, Buckskin and Necktie being
twice declared "a tie" by the judges.
II was finally settled by Buck skin
taking first money and Bird second.
In the slow race, Henry Schwartz
entered BILLY" and Jim Gray
Pinto" Pinto, after great effort,
captured $40 for Gray.
III. C. Swanholm, Henry Schwartz,
J. c. Hayes, Frank Erickson, Harry
Adams, Geo. Setback, j. N. John
son and Lee Abbott contested for
the so purse in the 100 yard foot
race, and Abbott was declared the
winner.
In the 25-lb stone throwing match
Miles McMillan's muscle sent it a
few inches over "A feet, and Miles
walked away So better off.
Robby Jackson, Henry johnson,
Willie Morrow, Frank Sullaway,
Willie Davey, Willie Elliott, Harry
Morrow and Tommy jenkins en-
tered for the boys foot-race. Willie
Morrow got first money, but we did
not learn who was second best.
In the potato race, John Hayes
took $40 and Frank Mitchell IS.
Frank Jackson darted through
the barrels like fish and although
there were mary contestants Frank
easily secured the $40 purse.
In the three-legged race, the win
ming team was III. c. Swanholm and
J. c. Hayes.
Several contested for the $40
purse in the sack race, and Frank
jackson was the winner.
Thus ended the sport programme
to the satisfaction of all.
The Exercises at the Hall.
Before $3.50 the |. o. o. f. & X.
Of l.. hall was crowded even for
standing-room.
At the appointed hour, President
Outflow called the vast assemblage
to order and made short but stir
ring and eloquent Introductory
speech that was roundly applauded,
after which a fervent PRAYER as
offered to the Ruler of all Nations
by Deacon Payne. Then followed
Columbia, Gem of the Ocean," by
the choir, composed of Mrs. Wilkins,
Miss Halle Riley, Miss Mamie Har-
Miss Mary Hill, and Messrs
Bray, Waldron, Cowan, Da-
Wis and Wilkins. accompanied with
instrumental music by Messers
Stevens, 0'Brien and Koch.
Professor T. C. Waldron read the
Declaration of Independence in
clear, distinct voice and impressive
and at its conclusion re-
,eived hearty applause.
The school children sang March
ng meath our Starry Flag" in
manner that showed good training
and with credit to themselves.
Hon. Greene White. orator of the
lay, made splendid talk, brimful
of patriotism and praise for achieve
nents of our forefathers, and pic
-ured the destiny Of this now united
Republic in such glowing colors
hat he was greeted with immense
applause. We are sorry that our
space precludes the publ
cation of Mr.. Whites address.
Flag that Waved Hundred
Years." solo by Miss Halle Riley.
was rendered in a clear, distinct and
voice seldom equaled.
and Miss Riley was the recipient Of
many merited compliments.
Washington, Star of the West"
was recited by little Miss Annie
Johnson in a manner that would
have done credit to an older head.
Miss Mamie Harrington sang
Sword of Bunker Hilp in her
usual impressive way and was APP