The daily sentinel., 1899-07-05
The Fourth at Fruita.

That the Fourth OF July was eele-
brated at Fruita yesterday can be vouch
ed for by everyone who had the pleasure
to be present.
The people gathered at an early hour
and by the time the starting of the par
ade had arrived, all were in positions to
watch the ceremonies.
Promptly at 1O:45 the parade started
and was formed as follows:
Grand Marshal A. V. Sharp and Staff.
Troop A, First Squadron N. G. G.
Fruita Woodmen Band.
Fruita Council w. Of w.
Social Wheel Club.
Three Divisions OF School Children.
Young Peoples Societies.
City officials, speakers and citizens in
carriages.
Immediately after the parade Hon
James W. Bueklin was introduced and
delivered an excellent address along the
lines Of patriotism, drawing lessons as he
proceeded from our present struggle in
the Philippines and the late war with
Spain He was loudly applauded.
Some very excellent music was render
ed by the Fruita Choral Union. which
was seated on the speakers platform.
After the speech everyone seated
themselves for dinner. Troop A was
entertained by the Woodmsn band.
DR.. Beard was the chief entertainer and
we'll did he do his duty. Every build
ing the genial doctor owned and all of
his earthly belongings were turned over
to the boys. He gave an interesting ex-
hibition with his powerful Xray machine
which was greatly enjoyed.
Then came the sports, and sport they
were for local rivalry was evident on
every hand from the applause given
the respective favorites as they passed
at several points Of the track. Such re-
marks as "There goes Zieman, he's a
sure winner" or "Thsre comes Beard,
talk about your dandies, look at him go"
each favorite received generous applause
The races resulted as follows:
First race---Three- fifth mile, John
Beard, first, Fred Beard, second. In
this race Zieman was crowded off the
track in the last lap.
Second race---Two mile, John Beard,
nrst, Jud Phares, second. In this race
another accident happened Zieman.
When within about two hundred yards
Of the finish his front tire collapsed and
he finished third riding on the rim OF
his front wheel. Jud Phares made an
excellent ride In this race.
Third race-Five miles. Lieu Ziemap,
frst; John Beard, second; Fred Beard,
third. This race was the most interest
ing Of the day as the Grand Junction
ties had been saying they would show
the people that Zieman was the cham
pion and they did. Phares set pace for
Zieman.
The ball game between the Grand
Junction ball team and the Teller In
stitute team was hotly contested The
Indian boys however proved too much
for their "pale face" rivals. Five in
nings we're played with score of ten tc
six in favor OF Teller Institute team
Both teams put up some very excellent
work. Thomas Van Bdren umpired the
game.
Everyone who visited Fruita will re-
member the day as one we'll spent.
The following was
THE PROGRAM.
1O:45 a. m. Parade. s''iS 4.
HOO a. m. Music Band.
Prayer-Rev. H. M. Law.
Song-Red. White and Blue.
Oration-Senator Bucklin.
Music. Band.
Prayer---Rev 4. H. Harper.
l2:0O--Dinnsr in the Park
2:3O p. m.---Bicycle Races.
Rally Of Young Peoples Societies at
M, z. church.
$3.50 p. m. F.ot Races.
4:40 p. m. Baseball Game.
TOO p. m. Band Concert in Park.
7:45 p. M. Firemen's Contest.
Troop A Ball