Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-07-14
ROCKY BAR CELEBRATION.
A Delayed Account of the Do
ings of Patriotic People of
the Old Gold Camp.
RocKY Ban. Ideho. Iulv


| ROCKY BAR, Idaho July S. 1895
To TnE BuLLErrs:-I write this to inform YOU that
the Fourth Of July celebrated here In an appro.
PIRATE manner. The day lovely and large
number OF visitors and friends cane to Join us in
the celebration.
The exercises OF the day opened about 0;45 a m
by the first horse race between o. H. Hutchins'
horse Cyclone" and John Tate's horse Jack" Cy-
clone won In the first heat, but Jack won the other
two heats and took the first purse.
In the second race Ave horses were entered. The
frst purse was won by Charles warrick, the second
purse by Lee Abbott of Atlanta.
| Next came the slow horse race In which several
horses contested. The purse was won by Arthur
| Davis of Atlanta.
Then followed a between several burros, which
was won by Jesse Caldwell.
Next the program was the mems foot race
which was won by W. p johnson, and followed by a
boys race, that Charles Tate by scratch Con-
siderable money changed hands ON each race
This closed the exercises for the forenoon and the
hungry throng repaired to the hotels residences
where splendid dinners awaited all.
About p. m large audience assembled at the
pavilion which had been erected for the occas-
ion Mr.. C. d. Golden the first person to ad
dress the audience, which he did in most clever
manner.
iucu ioioNeu Singing OF national songs Dy
Miss Matte ootan Miss Carrie wootshi Mrs. c. NJ.
Nicholson, Mrs. C. L. Hopkins Mrs. F. o. Abbott
Mr.. G. d. Calvin and Mr.. W. L. Crosse
Mr. Golden then introduced to a large and patriotic
audience that came from far and to Join in the
anniversary of our independence, Mr.. A. E. Healev,
who read the Declaration OF Independence in a clear
voice and feeling manner.
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Storms Of Rhode Island
was introduced as orator of the day. II was a mas
terly effort, overlooking with patriotic pathos and
caused each breast to swell with pride he pictured
the greatness of this great American Republic its
natural resources, its brave people and it's future
power that must be recognized by oil nations of the
earth.
Next was song by the choir, after which Mr.
Woodruff, superintendent of the Elmore mines, was
introduced to the audience, and he addressed them in
most cheerful manner.
The literary exercises were concluded by the sing
ing Of another song by the choir in which large
number In the pavilion Joined in the chorus.
Racing and other sports were resumed The
Dutchmans' closely contested between
Mr.. Charles Sommerlatt and Mr. Jake Ulrich. Mr.
Ulrich won by close call There few other
races Of less Importance, after which the crowd dis
persed for supper.
About 9:l5 In the evening the grand ball opened
at the pavilion under the management OF Edwin
Gaetz OF Atlanta Music was furnished by Clarence
Nicholson, W. S. Stone, Joseph Newton, Henry
Howard and others. Following is a list of the at
tending partes
From Mountain Home--ves Robbins, Miss Ada and
Ruth Robbins, Frank McWilliams, Miss Laura and
Mary johnson, Henry Howard. John Meeker Miss
Mary Meeker, Miss Bessie Paul, Charles Warrick
Miss Leora and Lizzie Lockman, Mrs. Robbins, Miss
Peal johnson, Miss May sulloway, Miss Winnie
wayte, Mrs. McManns, Frank Sulaway.
From Pine Grove-C. Z. Andreas. II. F. Shelton:
John Bowers, W p. johnson, Warren johnson, Miss
Della Johnson, Miss Anna johnson, Miss Bessie
johnson, Henry johnson, Miss Minnie Melton. Miss
Ella Casey, Miss Lille Casey John Casey, Miss Laura
Jackson, Frank and Robert jackson, Mrs jackson,
Mrs. Bickel and one couple from Junction Bar whose
names can not now recall
From Atlanta-Miss Ella Gaetz, Ed Gaetz, Charlie
Gaetz, Miss Matte Wootan, Miss Carrie wootan b.
Butler, Miss Cora Butler, Bert Chester Miss Ruperta
Rodgers Mr.. and Mrs. Bluhm, A. L. Adams, Lew N.
FRANKIE, J. stedman Miss Lena Turner, Joe Newton,
Arthur Davis.
Rocky Bar. r. Davey, Miss Grace navey, Willie
Dayey, Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
7. Gilman, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. C. Epperson, Miss Maud
| Lawson, Oliver Lawson, Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Nichol-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Hopkins, Mr.. aud Mrs E. c.
Towne, Ed. Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs, Roy Bogard,
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. James
Powell Mr. and Mrs C. f. Porter Mr. and Mrs A.
Hoffman, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence, Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Prey, Mrs. Seward, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Nicholson, James Mundel, Michael Harvey, F. L.
Erickson, A b. Golden, Miss Jennie Van Schaick,
Miss Mary Tate, John Tate, VIM. Tate, Tom Tate, N.
d. Mcleod Miss Abbie Holland, Miss Bessie Holland
John Holland, r.. L. Miller Miss Freelin, John An
drews, James Winkelback, Frank Wilson, b. s.
Cofman Miss Jessie Hoffman, W. g. Elliott Lester
Elliott, A. r. Ljegran, II. b. Heaston Z. Decker j.
l.. Caldwell, Hugh A. Jones, VIM. Leason, Earnest
Bolcof, C. ID. Calvin, W. L. Crosse, George Lester,
Mr.. and Mrs Edworthy, Miss Farrell, Martin Kirby,
Bert Kelsey, James Gallagher, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
| There were also large number OF spectators who
were not changed for witnessing the grand ball.
Fifty three numbers sold at 81 90 per ticket
which amount was paid for the music The dance was
kept up until o'clock Tuesday morning
Dear Old Bulletin, l will finish for this time by
stating that this letter leaves all well and the
look for Rocky Bar seems very favorable.
| The executive committee and the whole com
mnnty of Rocky Bar joins in this letter in extend
ing thanks to many visitors and friends from all
parts of the county who to join us in cele
| brating the Glorious Fourth, and promise them
larger and better entertainment at the anniversary
of our nations birth in 1892
! MICHAEL HARVEY.