The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-07-09
THE GREAT FOURTH OF JULY
How Independence Day Was Celebrated
at Caldwell.
Parade. Speaking. Music, Bali Game,
Races, and General Good Time
The Celebration Pronounced Success.

The 1l6th anniversary of American
independence has passed into history.
Never before was July 4th so generally
celebrated in Idaho. Caldwell, in keep
ing with the patriotic sentiment of the
entire state, celebrated the day in a
manner to make the bones of old Revo-
lutionary heroes turn in their graves
with satisfaction. The booming of
Jake Hamm's cannon awoke the SUM-
bering city at an early hour and the
pop of the firecracker mingled with
the shouts of the small boy told that
the celebration had fairly begun. The
weather clerk was in good humor
and did his best to make the day pleas
ant, the only objection being little
too much heat. The business houses
and many private residence were taste
fully decorated with bunting, and the
stars and stripes floated from every
conceivable place. The street was
crowded with good -natured and patri-
otto people, and the spirit of '76 was
everywhere manifest. About o'clock,
&. Il. Shaw, marshal of the day, and
his able assistant, Fred Hoel appeared
upon Their prancing steeds and pro-
ceeded TO form the procession 1t was
lead by the Caldwell band, who were
followed by ladies on horseback. Next
came a small float, very tastefully
decorated and drawn by four children.
Under the shade on the red, white and
blue, were seated Master Harry Nc
Donald and Miss Mary Cupp, repre-
senting George and Martha Wash
ington.
Next came the Caldwell fire depart
ment, the hose company in their bril-
liant uniforms dragging their cart,
leading. The boys made fine appear
ance. The Hook e. Ladder Co. in silk
tiles and linen busters followed the
hose company, their truck being pulled
by horses. Next came an army of
Horribles or Plug Uglies, or whatever
you call them, which excited consider
able amusement. The costumes were
well gotten up and well sustained.
Some twenty-five or thirty carriages
followed. The procession paraded the
the principal streets and arrived at the
bowery about 1890, where it broke
ranks.
The committee had very comfort
able speakers stand and bowery
erected, capable of seating the entire
crowd. The band rendered some excel |
lent music, after which Hon. Chas. III. |
Reed, president of the day, introduced
Rev. Hicks, who offered an appropriate
prayer. a good choir sang patriotic
and Rev. Boone welcomed the |
people to Caldwells celebration in a
very happy and entertaining manner
More music by the band. George Reed |
then read q paper on the Declaration |
of inexperienced, which will be found !
in fun on another page of this paper.
After another excellent song by the |
choir, John Il. Morrison, orator of the
day was introduced. The speaker made
m able address, which was character
lied by deep and earnest thought |
rather than Fourth of July eloquence.
In fact there was no spread eagle
about it. lie dwelt upon that senti-
ment or instinct planted in the human
breast which is greater than law, kings
Or constitutions, and showed that GOV.
ernment is great and enduring in pro-
portion to its tlexibility to meet new
md arising conditions.
The audience was then dismissed for
Inner. AT o'clock sharp ball game,
Caldwell VS.. Shoshone, was called at
he park, which resulted in u victory
'or the former. About $50 people were
n the grand stand.
At 3 o'clock the racing program was
'o>Smenced on Main street. ID. ID.
Campbell and Frank Hardy were
Judges.
Horse race 4O0yards- single dash for
purse of S25 $40 to first and SIS to
econd. Entered "Pop" by +. b. Hardy;
Theodore" by ID. d. Campbell;