Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-07-07
independence Day .

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parade was a pageant worth going
many miles to see, and the long pro
cession and tremendous crowd was
handled dextrously by those entrust-
ed with the management.
At an early hour Monday morning
it was plainly visible that vast
throng Of people would celebrate the
nations natal day in this city. The
rattle of the farm wagons was heard
on every road, and the long lines OF
horsemen and people on foot could be
seen coming in from every direction.
\ pro itious shower Of much needed
rain fell before daylight and settled
effectually the deep dust in the streets
and country roads.
The procession formed on Canadian
avenue and began to move about II
O'Clock. Captain John Il. Turner,
mounted on magnificent black horse,
acted as marshal of the day and mas
ter of ceremonies. \ cab containing
the Hon. Preston c. West, of Musko-
gee, orator of The day, and Rev. w.
T. King, pastor OF the Presbyterian
church of this city, led the procession,
which was nearly mile in length.
After arrival at the fair grounds,
where large arbor had been built in
front Of the amphitheatrc, under
which was erected a stand for the
accommodation Of the band and the
speakers, the exercises began. After
tie Invocation by Rev. King the ora
tor OF the day WAS introduced by
Captain Turner in very happy vein.
The speech was an eloquent and
patriotic effort and was received
most-heartily by a large and unusual
ly quiet fourth of July audience.
In the afternoon there was a diver
sity Of amusements 4 good match
game Of base ball between the teams
of Muskogee and Vinita, which re-
suited in victory FOR the latter. the
score standing II to , in favor of
Vinita, traDshooting, footraces,
greasedpig race, and many other di-
versions. The band discoursed good |
music from the stand at suitable in
tervals throughout the day.
In the evening a large number of !
country people remained, and the
streets were literally jammed till Il
Il late hour. The band played a few
pieces from the band-stand and the
male quartet sang several selections
with great JUNCTION.
J. Z. Wolf, evangelist, addressed a
large audience on the street in front
Of the new Halsell building, while
TONY, the Convict" was being rem
iered the second time to a large and
audience at the opera
house. Thus ended the most success
'ul Fourth of July celebration Vinita
,yer had. Too much credit cannot be
given the management, TO whose in !
.elligent and untiring efforts were
lue the great success of the under
.aking.
AFTERTHoUGITTs Ao;D INCIDENTS.
The usua. number Of flsticuiTs ma
erialized. aud the ones who were
to get drunk did so prompt
y.
1t has been demonstrated that ,
trunk men are not especially fitted
or police duty, and that more than
me deputy marshal should be fired
rom the force Immediately.
Tho spoony couple were on hand
.arly, going hand in hand through the
grounds and standing with their
waists planted against the railing Of
he lemonade stands.
The farmers family, with the quiet
mother and the clean, well-dressed
nd well-behayed children were there
nd made one think Of the old fash
oned camp meeting.
The smart-elick on horseback. half (
trunk and trying to ride over women
nd children was also in evidence.
Captain White, with about one hun
red boys on horseback going through
reSs parade was not the least of the /,
ttractions of the day.
The staggering, hopping maniac. +
ull to the gunnels with beer, "jum"
nd profanity, was at large throughout
he day, an object lesson to the boys
nd a warning to the girls.
y. c. b. Allel had the misfortune !
0 be thrown from lis buggy by a run I
way team and severely bruised. EN-
act Rea, who was with him, sustain 1
d Slight injury.
Dennis Hicks horse shed its bride
lille the parade was passing and
tarted on the rampage with vehicle {
ttached, but was stopped before any {
amage was done @
4 mule team with lumber wagon c
an away with portion Of the front
wning Of the Cobb house and started :.
ell nell up the street but was stopped :
efore any one was hurt. '
The street in front of the Western ho- I
i block Is SO rough as to be almost i'm q
assable and several gentlemen owning :
irving teams are offering to contribute !
} a fund for its repair,
Meeting of the Graft. !.
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