The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-07-08
dir Eourth of Suly Celebration.

Oufbl Oh July ccltDFdOlOu WHICH,
would eclipse any similar demonstra-
sion ever held in central Minnesota,
lndright literally did she redeem that
promise. Her invitation was broad
and cordial, and it was most gener-
ally accepted. To begin with the day
was a perfect one for the purpose.
The atmosphere was clear, the sky
cloudless, the temperature just right
neither too chilly for personal comfort
nor too hot to make reasonable exer-
tion burdens some, and withal there
prevailed adelightfully bracing breeze,
just sufficient. to fan one pleasantly
and not strong enough to be unpleas-
ant. 1t was an ideal day. Daybreak
was greeted with just enough of a
noisy demonstration to suggest that
it was so nething more than an ordinary
morning, and not enoughto seriously
interfere with ones morning nal
Even the small boy rose to sublime
heights in temporing his enthusiasm
to to the comfort of his elders. In the
early morning the streets, which had
been put. in perfect order and deli
sciously shaded with long rows of
evergreens, commenced to show un-
usual actiyitv,as long lines of wagons
carriages and buggies with their fair
and patriotic burGhens of women and
men came pouring in from every di-
.rection, and by nine o'clock the prin-
cipal streets were filed without being
crowded, and it was a happy throng,
all intsnt upon observing the national
sho iaay in a rational and enjoyable
manner.
The mayor and city council refused
a score OF applications for licenses to
'Pers sons who desired to engage in So
called "slsin games, gambling de-
vices, frauds, etc. The mayors S
policy not to permit any device for
obtaing money from our citizens or
their guests without giving an equival-
ens, was.rigidly adhered to, and as a
+ suit no complaints have been re-
ceived.
Promptly at $3.50 A. NJ, the parade
The Sauk Centre Brass
Band, handsomely uniformed, were in
evidence early, and the boys executed
a series of excellent selections through
o,1t tba he ,,,,,x, n n ,,,,rrno,,, ~, :
OF a superior order. The Melrose
Union Band arrived early, and added
very materially to the enjoyment of
,ae day. Our people and all who
we're present had nothing but words of
Varmest praise for the Melrose musi-
,isns. The bano is composed of good
ilnber and it was well handled.
The firemen in their brilliant uni
ocms, with their trucks beautifully
decorated, added a charm to the occa-
ion. They also rendered valuable
eryice during the day in keeping the
rood natured crowd lined up, acting
! 1t so much as policemen as assist
/ t marshals In fact, so orderly
vts the great concourse that police
nen We're not necessary.
THE PARADE.
The following is the order of the
5arade, which excelled anything ever
'efore Witnessed in this vicinity 1T
vas a pageant long to be remembered
lp3 bicycles in double line.
Salls Centre Brass Band
Ci;y officials.
Gran army post in uniform.
Sol 5 OF Veterans in uniform.
tioaj representing the union, the
evera! states represented by little
Girls.
Fire department.
Mel,ose Union Band.
Base ball players in uniform.
Dutch soldiers in uniform.
Floa@ Minneapolis Brewing Com
1any.
sFloat-The Brownies an excellent
conception well carried out.
Float 'entral Mill Co--working
,rce in operation.
Float -Donghnut s Barber Shop
O0ieDooiS anu VEL luIIly ss9ls3fts y i
Float = How Bros. 81 Goa beautiful
Ind elaborate design.
Float Henshaw s. Kinnamon, music
oublishers-a very pretty, veritable
log cart.
Piccaniny Banda combination of
1Grnt cork, kids, music and noise.
Float-W. S.Dean & Co-Deere Gang
'low. decorated operated by Master
Willis Dean.
Float-J. G. Schank fine display
Float. M odern Woodmen of Ameri-
"a uggestiye and good.
: Float Grundman Bros--suggestive
IF business.
Float jacob Bros. s. Mack-a
display of merchandise
! loat Champion Binder in opera
ion.
ealithumpians funny in the ex-
Float Slave market-4a score of
little darkies hived in crate.
Citizens in carriages and on foot
The float of How Bros. 81 Co. at
racted special attention. twas ar
agtistic piece of work. A working
model kitchen with range complete,
he sides painted and lettered for ad-
vertising purposes, and decorated
With sporting and other lines of goods.
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