Telegram-herald., 1891-08-29
JoYOUSLY DEDICATED
The New West Bridge Street Pave
ment Christened.
WEsI SIDERS MAZE 4 yICHT OF IT
Asd Receive Their ytsisoss WtsA - ssic.
spesehes. Firswerks Ana Dsnss-
stratisss Of Jey-A aess
Bxilliass CsIsbFation.


ahoronghiare. Their prosperity in
creased rapidly. handsome blocks
sprang up. busy commerce foand a wei
come home. and all was as IL should
street 20 crown the onward march OF
progress and the pursuit OF happiness
AT last IL was decided by the city coun-
ell that West Bridge should be paved.
Then the contract was let. In due
time the work was commenced. and
four weeks later a beautiful brick
pavement. all complete. gladdened the
hearts OF all and added the finishing.
touch. which resulted ia giving that
metropolitan appearance The exub-
eralee OF West Ssders was not OF the
part OF this great city decidedly
common every day kind. and nothing
short OF a genuine celebration would
suffice 10 dedicate the glorious event.
Consequently the energetic citizens
Joined as II one in order 10 put the ex-
preston OF their gratitude on record
az being one OF the many events which
20 to make up the history OF the Val
ley City. \ committee OF arrange
rangements made for the occasion.
The Venerable Leonard Coville was
elected president and A. Wnrzburg was
chosen as secretary and treasurer. A
full compliment OF committees was
appointed, including one on music. an
executive committee, one on speakers
and invitation. program. decorations
and finance. Money poured in rapidly
ma m hs.- hrs
iastk over the matter. Last night
was finally set for the affair TO take
place. and take place il did with such
satisfactory success as VIII never be
forgotten.
Promptly at 1:30 p m. a process
sion in the following order formed in
front OF the city hall: A long row OF
graceful bicycle riders; platoon OF well
built, fine looking policeman, led by
Lieut.. Hurley; brass band. dispensing
sweet music; city aldermen and other
officials in carriages; another band.
md as n lengthy final Companies l,
II and X, and line of citizens on foot.
Andrew Doyle. as marshal OF the day.
gave the cry of march, and the
start was made down Lyon TO Canal,
Through Canal To Bridge, across the
bridge TO the West Side
As the corner OF Canal was turned
n grand sight was presented to the
view. Beginning ut the bridge the
street was decorated in a magnificent
manner as far as Stockine>st. Every
store and block was adorned with
thousands of flags. Red white and
blue bunting hung In festoons from the
windows and across the doors. with
Chinese lanterns thickly strewed
here and there Wires were
stretched. across the street from
one sisvet to the other. forming
daamortfA the whole length of the
thorougiyate and on tho were hung
a myriad OF lamps. The brilliancy
OF the view was made exceptionally
rcsplendent by red and blue lights
burned on top OF the buildings and the
fncessant firing of Roman candles,
whose glaring balls OF different colors
shot At cross angles. made the picture
dazzling inits beauty.
As the procession crossed the bridge
assslate was fired from q ponderous
cannon which shook the earth. The
fs1ftis struck up popular airs and the
people cried themselves hoarse In mad
ss~ltght The march was not checked
fcwmation was then broken and with
one of the bands James Me-
Bride. c. r Bell<nap, ]. ".
Hayward. =. c. Ketchum and several
other weIlknown men entered che
stand built at this point for the speak
ers. The aldermen. some city officials
and other gentlemen, with music
wound their way to the corner OF Tur-
uer-st.. where another rostrum had
been erected. From Stocking tc the
bridge the street was packed with a
iovouz multitude OF men. women and
children. Many were In masquerade
and the gay costumes lent their share
20 the beautiful sight. There were
ecres upou acres OF heads. whose own
era were there 10 do justice % the occa-
sion In the middle ~ the street and
ON the sidewalks. i'm the windows and
an the doors. on top of the roofs and
everywhere the eye could penetrate
there was q sea Of faces. The mighty
e0uronrse swaved hack and forth In
Its righteousness. the onlookers iostled
one another and exchanged friendly
fsss Of repartee. the risibllties OF the
crowd were stirred and the sound 81
rnerriment and hearty laughter per
meafes she air n was indeed an I'm
posirg spectacle 20 witness.
After repeated efforts 20 gain the
attention. of his vast audience. Pres
ideut fseoaard Coviile. said. his voice
tireed with Just pride and his face
glowing with aatisfactiOp: Members
~ the Common Council. fellow citizens.
letfi~@ and gentlemen. 7 need not ter
Won what this great event signifies.
Dor of that vou are All well aware. I
must. however. express my gratitude
ss a Brgsixe-st man and congratulate
yoa "a Rridge.st. people. upon tho
sxeslIsrce 81 your new pavement II
L. orc az which We may All feel proud.
vavinu ss it does - this important
shoronuhsare = much NJ fesied improve
rrent and An aafifipn to that desirable
aeauirenenf. a beauty which speaks
sor ttsrH The proper paving ef this
strest 4. all that has ever prevented
q from taking its place IN the van ~
on avenue ~ commerce Thausinx ron
Cor your sftrnticrs 7 viii nov intro.
siBee 80 vou Preeisient Fred Saunders
nf the Common Couneii, who On behalf
uf Navor TIL. win address yoa. PRO.
souxsa sppisBssl.
pre@lslent ssundsrs "Mr President.
suow eltlzpns. lasiles snd gcufifmen.
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~ the city that ls " am setting
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