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

How Kimball Celebrated.
Itis common remark that Kimball's
Fourth Of July celebration this year was
the most enjoyable one in the history Of
the town. This opinion is shared both
by the visitors and those who contribu-
ted to their entertainment. There was
not one single mishap or unpleasant
feature to mar the pleasure Of anyone.
A more perfect day for such festival
never dawned on these green prairies.
For days before and not since have we
had such a day. A clear sky, hot sun
and just enough breeze to temper the
pure atmosphere and make one feel con-
tented and in love with all the world.
In the country all nature was at its best.
Tho tall, waving grass, the acres upon
acres Of grain dressed in the rich green
garb the husbandman likes 80 we'll, to sec
the herds of fat, sleek stock, all c0ntri-
buted to that boyancy OF spirits Is con-
ductiye toa thorough enjoyment Of a
festal holiday. They came from the
north, the south, the east, the west, a
happy, joyous, merry crowd, prepared to
have good time, to commend, not to
criticise, to approve, not to condemn, and
as such they one by one sought their
homes when the day was done. 1t was 8
pleasure to entertain such crowd, and
all that Kimball could do in her limited
way she cheerfuily and heartily done.
1t was not much, to be sure, but when
one does his level best one Gun do no
more, and it is something to feel that
Kimball sent them all home happy.
As early as 10 o'clock the band was
PLAYING selections on the street and the
town was all astir with those from the
country who intended to make full day
Of it. At this time an excursion from
Mitchell pulled in and o delegation
headed by Mayor Foote was at the depot
to meet Hon. II. F. Fellows of Plankin-
ton, the orator Of the day. The parade
was soon after formed and headed by the
band swung into the north end Of Main
street. The industrial and trades display
was not what was expected, but it was
excellent so far as it went. Two notable
displays were those of the Kimball Mil
ling Cos and Mr.. Jas. Byrne's. The
former had float covered with flour
sacks and at each corner a sack of the
mills -four. On one side of tho float
costumed as young miller stood Master
Merrill Foote kneading dough and op-
posite on the other side his younger
brother Fred similarly attired. Above
hung two placards. On one, "Our bread
taken in time prevents divorces" On
the other, "a dose of our bread taken
three times day will cure that tired
feeling" 1t was very pretty float and
attracted much favorable comment. Mr..
Byrne's was even more novel. He had a
mounted on wagon cage divided into
three compartments, one above the other.
In the lower one were number Of
prairie wolves, in the upper one an eve
and her lamb and between the two, a
kennel of hounds. "Our: Sheep Indus
try" "IIigh Tariff" and Protection"
were the placards explaining. 1t was
quite an original idea and very taking.
The rugmutlin part of the parade was the
best we have had here yet and made no
end of fun.
Shortly after p. III. Hon. II. f. Eel
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lows, accompanied by Mayor Foote and
the. chairman of the general committee,
c. R. Tinan, was escorted to the opera
house by the Sons of Veterans, headed by
the band. When Chairman Tinan called
the assembly to order every seat in the
hall was tilled and many standing. The
exercises were begun by Rev. Mr.. Arm
strong invoking the divine blessing.
The choir, composed Of Mrs. o. B. Orcutt,
Miss Bert'ss Wentzy and Messrs Manson
and Tii5nias, then sang selection, after
which the Declaration Of Independence
was read by AS. Stuver. After the
choir had sung another selection the
chairman surrendered to Mayor Foote the
pleasure Of welcoming the people to
Kim ball and the honor OF introducing
Hon. H. f. Fellows. all OF which lie did,
Of course, in his usual happy manner.
Mr.. Fellows address was replete with
many good thoughts, utterly free from
political bias, pointed and brief, and he
was greeted with an appreciative and
hearty applause at the close. The exer-
cises were closed by another song by the
choir.
The audience then adjourned to the
street, where, in front of the GRAPHIC
Office. the foot racing took place. The
free for all foot race was Won by John
Noyothy, W. G. Richards second, Brady
third. Carol Hurt won the boys race,
Willis Smith, second. The barrel race
made lots Of sport. Three barrels, with
their heads and bottoms out, were laid
on the ground abreast. Three boys ran
each crawled through barrel, then on,
fifty feet beyond, turned, ran back,
through the barrels and to the place Of
beginning. -Four squllds ran and the
four winners then ran it off. resulting
in young Scully getting first and young
Barton second. The sack race was won
by Oscar StetersoD, Harry Groves, second.
Young Steterson also won tho wheebar-
row race, with Ed Ryan second. Nelli 9
Scully outfooted eight or ten little girls
in a sprinting contest, with Bertha Kin
sella close second, Smith and Achen
succeeded in breaking the string first in
the three-legged race. w. G. Richards
and John Novotny ran the hurdle race,
the former winning. Then everybody
made for the race track. where the most
interesting races Of the dav were Ia
take place.
It has been long time since so large
a crowd gathered at the race track. The
judges were Messrs Stewart, Byrne and
FOote. The first race called was the
horse race. There we're two entrees Only