The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-07-11
THE CELEBRATION.

THE CELEBRATION.
Washburn's citizens have every reason
to feel proud of the success attained in
honoring the day marking the annivers-
ary Of our nations birth. They feel that
their efforts were not in ysin, aud they
desire to extend to the hundreds of citi-
zens who honored the occasion with their
presence, their greatful thanks.. In one
word-success-m be embodied the re
suit of the program throughout the entire
day. The weather was everything that
could have been wished fOr-threatening
in the morning, but clearing OF 40 old
Sol shone forth brightly by 10 O'Clock.
It was warm enough so that the services
of the lemo seller was appreciated, but
not enough so as to make it unoomfort-
able. The arrangements, generally, were
we'll made. ana we'll carried out. and there
were no accidents to mar the perpetua-
tion of the enjoyments. Early in the
morning conveyances of all descriptions
commenced rolling in and The procession
continued until after noon-more than
fulfilling the expectations of the most
radical. There was plenty amusement
provided for all tastes, and when we say
that everybody heartily enjoyed them
selve. we are but voioing the sentiment
of hundreds who volunteered an opinion
on the subject.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the parade was
formed IN the court house square, and
headed by the Washburn Cornet band
/. which throughout the day and evening
disPsrsed patriotic airs, captivating the
assembled multitude with their numerous
selections and the mastery manner in
which difficult pieces of music we're repro.
duced-prominent streete were paraded
and the race track one and half times.
S. A. Falconer, who was selected for mar
shall of the day, was unavoidably detained
in Bismarck, and Ole Gradin was decor
ated with the insignia which denotes
chlvairy, discharging his duties in an i'm
partial and exem mplary manner. The
parade was composed Of the q. A, B.,
girls representing the states of the Union,
rsRamufins and citizens in carriages,
all of which appeared to an advantage.
The parade was concluded at the
bowery, we're approp rate songs and
speaking were INDUCED in, Rev. Spelker
being the orator of the day. His address
was short and entertaining. At the COM
mencement he laid special stress to those
days when those whose hearts yearned for
freedom took up arms against what was
then deemed an unconquerable foe, and
in closing paid a general tribute to those
immortal heroes of the last century and
half who in different capacities of life
have given their services to their country,
that their country might be great.
Next thing on the program was dinner.
The bowsry erected especially for this
important event, had q seating capacity
of more than two hundred. The tables
we're tastily arranged, and there was
quantity, quality and variety of every
thing that goes to pacify the cravings OF
the inner man. To those Who contributed
to this event-which proved the prime
favorite among both great and small-is
duo special credit. The viands demon
strated conclusively that the good
matrons of the county are accomplished
in the culinary art. 1t was a great sue.
cess and after multitudes had been fed
noon and evening, there was still plenty
in reserve.
Tho afternoon sports opened with the
horse races. Rams Jones took first money
in the horse race, Walter Leroy second.
In the pony race Robt. Leroy was first
and 8, O, .saby second. In special race
Jim Anderson was drst and Rams Jones
second. The foot race vas next, and in
that vas centered considerable interest
there being eight entries. The run was >
good one, Mert Bartrom leading sherm
Newcomer, both of Bismarck, Q few feet
as the finish. The sack race was carried
Oh By Tom Ohristianeon, Anton Peterson
second. The wheelbarrow race was next,
in this there was collision, Merit Bartrom
bsing first to pass the line, Martin Hcltsn
second. Tom Chrieti anson won tho
honors and money in the egg race.
The Bismarck and Washburn boys
crossed bats-play ying an exhibition game.
Tho maneuvers which the alleged capital
city base ballist went through made II
doubtful in the mind Of the average in
nocept spectator whether It was base ball
or cricket that was being played. II was
evident from the start that It was errors
and not runs that tho visitors wonld have
to contend wlth-and in that respect it
vas glorious success. Tho homo team
knew that they wore going up against the
inevitable-that being the first game and
no practice this season. Henry Holtan,
Who was put in the box sitter the third
inning, struck out two of the visitors In
{ each Of the four innings he pitched, which
was the feature of the game. lfshe had
/ had any support at all the visitors would
never have scored. Tho fielding was
raRged-it seeming impossible to have
the ball Aelded properly at critical times
10 the discreditS Of the home
team IL csn be- truthfully sad that
Z they played equally q veil a.: did the
visitors. Mort BartrDm, who has eatab-
lished "a snvlable reputation By his work
.,n III. Aiamond, and who 5isa Mclean
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