The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1891-07-09
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the military drew u around the band
stand, while the CD rriages bearing the
Mayor, Speaker of he day, clergy. and
honored ones were df iven to the speakers
stand, upon which dll took seats. The
Hatton Club was the re, the school child
ren were there, and after a prayer by
Rev. |. w. Corey, Al merica was rendered
in good form. Aft r the singing had
ceased Prof Cleary read the Declaration
Of independence in a|cear, distinct tone.
When he had quite q one the Hon. Mavor
announced the speak er of the day, Mr.. ].
L. Kelley. AS to MI Kelley's efforts we
need say naught, asI ne is so well known
TO henosha's popuR ace We may say,
however, that despite the tumult on all
sides he held the aud ention of those near
enough to hear, TIL oughout his entire
Grafton.
The Red, White al d Blue was rendered
by the school childrdn and Fourth of July
by the Hatton Club the blessing OF the
Trinity invoked by Rev. Bray and the
morning exercises va re at an end
The Park was the scene of traffic and
the owners of the VI arious booths in the
vicinity raked in plenty Of lucre. The
w. r. G. took in a least $500 at their
eating house, and tile y. NJ. G. A. Young
man says that he Gle bred S75 on the deal.
The afternoon waS devoted to games,
&c, during which Schulte'S band dis
coursed sweet music and somebody fired
day fireworks into the air. The ball
game, for which $40 was offered, was
contested by the Y. ~ c. A. and the st.
Matthew's choir minds. The latter were
victorious by the SEQ RE of IL to g. Con-
slderlng the size OF the players the game
was a good one.
WheelbarroW race, prize 81, won by
Frank Dodge. The sack race was taken
by Willie Meyers, pm ze ST. The potato
race, after dispute and final drawing
OF straws, was given TO Bonnie DeDiemar,
prize 81. Putting tine Is 10. shot was a
walkaway for PAT Qammel, of the Lane
Factory. Throwing the hammer was
won by G. J. Spruce, prize ST. Prof.
Brady, Of pig train ing fame, now pro-
! duced one of his slippery kind, and the
catch was attempted After a hard tus-
sic a man caught thd hunk Of pork by the
hind legs and walked off with it. He got
81 for his labor and sold the pig for one
more plunker. Twd dollars in and q pair
of creased pants ou4 how much did he
| lose Several atteIb pts were made to
climb the creased pole, but all proved
! Ruthless.
| In the bicycle race there were two en-
tries-Wm. Fisher a bd VIM. Senne The
distance was six Laps around the park.
Through some mist Understanding Fisher
dropped out on the fourth lap and leftthe
| field to Senne, who t polk his time and Sc
cured the gold medal
In the Safety race there were three en-
tries, Henry Marsh, l.. NJ. Theirs and
John Leach. Henry Marsh, who rode a
cushion tire, was ha4 dicapped go seconds.
Henry soon made d p for lost time and
came out on top sec7 ired the gold medal
and went his way rejoicing l.. M.
THEIRS won the cup.
A about 4 p. m. Company c. Of Chi
cago marched to thE scene of sport and
treated the assembl bd crowd to a first
class drill. All of til e evolutions provided
in the 'School Of he Company" were
gone through with fn manner which
showed careful training and good diSc1-
pline. There were many present who
could appreciate heir effort, as was
shown by the freque bit bursts of applause
at the proper time.
During the evening fireworks Of no or
binary kind were set off and all declared
that it was glorious affair. No accident
happened to mar the enjoyable affair. no
arrests were made, a hd all passed off in
peaceabie and happy manner. 1t was
day of which Kenosf1a may be proud and
many thanks are du to the enterprising
persons who had the management of the
| day.