The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1892-07-09

pony was Withdrawn after the second
heat. The second and final heat Of the
horse race was pretty one. Midnight
got the best of the mare on the first turn
and when they struck the back stretch
had increased his lead to several lengths.
Then the little thoroughbred began to
eat him up. As they struck the turn on
the last quarter she collared the famous
Chas. Mix runner and few bv him as
though he was standing still, coming
home an easy winner. Sandwiched in
between the regular races was scrub
pony race. There were several entries,
but the race soon narrowed down to the
Kinsella pony and the Barker pony, a
cute little thi ng with a banged tail.
In the first head he was not ridden at his
best and Mr. McLaughlin's rider was put
on him. He showed his metal by cut
ting out the work from the start, main
tsining the lead until the last turn,
when Roger Kinsella showed his pony in
OH him wit b rush, taking the pole as
the stretch was reached. From there to
the wire 1t was the hottest race Of the
day, and to make it doubly exciting the
boys were cutting each other with their
whips. The KinselIa pony got to the
wire first, but q foul was claimed and
the heat given to the Barker pony. In
the next heat Dave Dorwart tried to
shove the little thing to the front, but
the wind and bottom Of the Kinsella
pony was too much for him, and Roger
took first money.
At dark very nice display of fire
works took place from stand In the
lake. The shore was lined with people;
and to add 10 the brilliancy Of the oc-
casion. private parties at the residences
Of Edward Brenne and William Storm
set off a large amount Of fireworks. The
display lasted over an hour and was
enjoyed by those who remained to
witness it. The ball In the opera-house
was more largely attended than that Of
any similar affair in years, and it was
nearly q. m. before Prof. Burgess aud
his men we're permitted to box tn cir
instruments.
AFTERMATH.
Maud G., the running mare formerly
owned by al. Hand, the wellknown turf
man, now deceased, now owned by E. NJ.
Starcher of Wheeler, gave beautiful
exhibition of speed in her contest with
the famous running horse Midnight,
owned by Dan Mclaughlin of Castalia.
showing her ability to run around and
away from him with the greatest Of
case. II there had been any distance
pole up Midnight would have been shut
out in the first heat.
The match race between Barney Nc
Coy andlMidnight for $50 side failed to
take place owing to the parties failing
to agree on how it should be started.
The race was one with which the COM
mittee Of arrangements had nothing to
do. It was advertised as simply an ad-
ditional attraction. It was q fortunate
thing for Mr.. Mclaughlin that it didn't
come of. Either Midnight is in very
Door condition or his running days are
over.
Most of the business places on the
street were gaily decorated. The most
elaborate piece OF decoration was an
immense crown, consisting Of an iron
frame covered with grasses and flowers,
and suspended over Main street by the
Ochsner Hardware Co.
Aside from contributing IS to the
general fund, VIC. Richards Clipped In
$40 toward the $50 purse for the run
ming race and $50 entrance fees to that
race besides. So he was rightfully en-
titled to a good show for his money.
Found-At the opera house during the
evening a lady,s purse containing q
small sum of money. Can be had by
calling at the GRAPHIC office.
As usual, nota drunken man was seen
in the town, and there was no quarrel
ing, no disputes and not the slightest
disturbance OF any KIM.
AS w. 7. Drips was loading his job
press for his display in the parade the
machine tipped out OF the wagon, break
Ing it quite badly.
Hon. H. F. Fellows refused to accept
any compensation whrtever for his Is.
sistance in making our celebration q
success.
The ladies Of the NJ. f. church did q
good business selling ice cream and
lemonade in the Wilson building.
II. E. Burgess shipped horse and
buggy upon the excursion train and
| drove home after the ball.
The band was on hand at all times and
in all places and added greatly to the
spirit Of the occasion.
The expenses and receipts for the blow
out will balance within dollar or two
Capt. King came up from Chamber
laid to keep Prof. Burgess company.
Robbers! Burglars! Thievesl
Little Pukwana was nearly deserted
on tho Fourth, some went to Chamber.
lain and most Of its inhabitants Joined
in the Kimball celebration. After the
excursion train had gone west about II
a. m. Agent Troeller shut up the
| stotiOn hnildin0 morntad bia hicvcl.