The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-08
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.
1t Passes Very Quietly in MankatO
But is Observed in the Smaller
Towns.

The weather of Monday was al
that could be desired, and it now ap
pears as though the long rainy season
may at last be broken. While there
was no general celebration in this
city, from early dawn until late at
night the noise of exploding fire
crackers, guns and cannon was con-
tinuous. In the evening a large
amount of fireworks were sent off by
private parties, and the sight was a
beautiful one.
The German Catholics held pic
mic on Agency Hill throughout the
day. A large crowd was present, and
one of the attractions was a small
cannon which was loaded with pow
der and grass and fired throughout
the entire day.
The German Lutheran school held a
picnic in Christensen's grove, North
Mankato, which was also we'll attend
ed. The Concordia band was present
and furnished music. There were
various amusements at both of these
pic-nics.
3. Roemer's Summer Garden was
very successful in attracting crowd
and presented a lively appearance
in the daytime and evening. There
was dancing, and various games were
played, while fireworks were sent up
in the evening.
A bowery dance was held in North
Mankato during the afternoon and
evening.
In the evening there was dance
in Williams Hall.
AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS.
The celebration at Madison Lake
attracted a large crowd from this
city, as we'll as from the country sur
rounding the lake. 1t was under the
management of the A. 0. H., and the
Mankato division went over ina body.
The parade, headed by the Norris
town band, was held in the forenoon,
after which Hon. Ira P. ShiSsler de-
livered an eloquent grafton. There
mainder of the day was taken up with
boat racing, dancing, games, etc.
The Point Pleasant hotel entertained
many guests at dinner. There were
fireworks in the evening,
There was great crowd at Lake
Crystal. The address was given by
Prof. J. t. McCleary and was an able
one in every respect. Among the
amusements were horse and boat
racing, and game of ball between a
Mankato club and the Lake Crystal
club, which resulted in favor of the
latter by score Of to 3. A large
large number of Mankatoites were
present.
Hon. Daniel Buck held the close
attention of large assemblage at
Decoria, where ne delivered the adj
dress. The celebration was under the
auspices of the Young Mems Invest
ment Co., of Decoria, and was a great
success. Races of all kinds were held
and games played.
Good Thunder celebrated and w.
L. Comstock was the orator Of the
day. The day passed very pleasantly
A ball game between Rapidan and
Good Thunder was won by the for
mer. Other games were held, and the
Kickapoo Indians added to the sport.
Amboy enjoyed celebration, with
100 guns at sunrise, procession with
three bands, an open air minstrel con-
cert, fireworks, and ball with mu-
sic by Dan Bard's orchestra.
ST. Peter celebrated in the old fash
Toned style. A large number of peo-
pie from this city attended. There
was a parade, grafton, basket picnic,
races, etc. The bicycle race was won
by G. M. Booker, of this city, with G..
A. Lewis second. In the evening a
great event in the history of st. Pc
ter occurred, the new electric lights
being turned on permanently. 1t was
success and our sister city is to be
congratulated. There was also a
grand display of fire works in the
evening.
Madelia observed the day with a
parade, races, games and fireworks.
President E. Soaring delivered the
address.
A BAD ACCIDENT.