Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-05
NEBRASKA NEWS.


TEKAMAH, Neb., July 4-(Specia .)-This
city was rather quiet today as a large por-
ton of the city celebrated the day either at
Lake Quinnebaug, where arrangements had
been made to have a glorious time, or were
in attendance at the big day in Omaha.
ASHLAND, Neb., July 4.-(Src-
cial Telegram 1.-The celebration was
held under the auspices of the
combined Christian element of the city
and was one of the best ever held in this
city. The day was opened by a sunrise
prayer meeting, after which the members
went to breakfast. At 10 o'clock the pro-
gram was opened by singing America"
The program consisted of speeches by the
local ministers, singing and closing with an
address by Mrs. Angie f. Newman of Lin
coin.
WEST POINT, Neb., July 4.-(Special. -
The weather today was ideal, and though
no official celebration of the Fourth was
contemplated the farmers poured into town
in large numbers and a great many i'm
promptu celebrations were organized.
BEATRICE, Neb., July 4.-tSpecial Tele-
gram.)-It was not intended or expected
that there would be any celebration in Bea-
trice today, but when the people learned Of
the success of the American army in Cuba
they became nearly delirious with joy and
the town fairly went wild, and the result
was an impromptu celebration of the noisest
kind which is being continued at a late
hour tonight.
SIDNEY, Neb., July 4-(Special Tel
egram )-This city tonight enjoyed
one of its old-time celebrations.
The day was beautiful and the
people hocked in from the country by hun
dreds. At sunrise the national salute was
G-nI A. nina n'nlnnl a nDrDHn nnnr1u n
mile in length started from the courthouse,
composed of a brass band, the fire depart
ment, Grand Army of the Republic, floats
representing all the business houses, mayor
and city council, citizens on horseback and
in carriages. After an address at the court
house a big barbecue took place at the
skating rink at which hundreds partici-
pated. Tonight a dance is in progress and
a pyrotechnic display such as never has
been witnessed in this section. The people
were doubly Tejoiced at the news of Shat
ter's and SIMPSONS victory at Santiago and
safe arrival of the transports at Manila.
CENTRAL CITY, Neb., July 4.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. 1.-The celebration here
today was Under the auspices of
the Catholic church. The attendance
was large. l. S. Tyndale delivered
an able address. The amusement feature
consisted OF lrlCh races, potato races, DaSe-
ball and bicycle races. A game of ball be-
tween Grand Island and Central City was
won by the former, score u to 10, and be-
tween Central City and Genoa Indians, with
a score of 6 to 10 in favor of the Red Men.
Bicycle race quarter mile, seven entries,
won by Shields, time 3S IA seconds.
Half mile, eight entries, won by Mason,
timo 1:16k. .--...-
Mile handicap limit $50 yards, IA entries,
Jacobson scratch, time 2:32k.
Five mile, four entries, Sattler won, time
1928 paced.
TECUMSEH, Neb., July 4.-(SpeciaI.) >
The celebration here today was probably the
best in the history of the city. The orator
of the day was Hon. c.. A. Robbins of Lin
coin. Music was furnished by the Tecumseh
band, the Acme Male quartet of Lincoln and
the ladies' quartet of Syracuse. The sport
ing events were a number of horse races,
bicycle race, sack race, mile race, foot race,
ball game and a shoot by the Tecumseh gun
club. The Tecumseh bicycle club came out
on dress parade fifty strong and the whole
wound up with the customary fireworks
tonight.
SCHUYLER, Neb., July 4.-(special Tele-
gram. )-This was a duh Fourth of July for
Schuyler, nothing at all having been done
by way of special demonstration but the
night was prepared for and made one of
great noise and jubilation upon receipt OF
the news of the fall of Santiago. There were
speeches by ii. C. Myers, G. f. Burkett and
w. /. Allen. 1t was followed by a huge
bonfire and fireworks accompanied by anvil
and cannon crackers roar. Sergeant Miles
recruiting officer of the Second regiment
Nebraska volunteer infantry, went to How
ellis today where eight enlistments were Sc,
cured. Rev. II. G, Myers delivered the
Fourth of July Grafton at Howells, Rev. DE-
j. w. Jennings was invited to Albion
where he addressed the people today.
Christian Missionary Society.
BEATRICE. Neb., July 4.-(Special Tele,
gram.)-The Nebraska Christian MissiOnar!
society closed a most successful week
meeting on the C"hautauqua grounds. TIT