The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1899-07-13
The Fourth at Cherry Creek.

Cherry Correspondent.
The anniversary OF our independence
was ushered on by anvil salutes and q
general feeling among the inhabitants
to have a good time. The whole line
of Main street was beautifully decorated
with trees, flags and banners, not omit
ting Chinese lanterns, and notwith-
standing the boys made merry on the
evening previous. the streets were
crowded and everybody appeared
happy. There is no doubt the starting
up of the Star mill and the prospect of
employment added materially to the
joyful feeling.
Atl1 o'clock the citizens wendell their
way to Nevada hall to attend the liter
airy exercises, and the big hall was well
filled with ladies and gentlemen, such
an audience as has not been seen In that
hall for many years. The President OF
the Day, Mr.. John Wearne, made some
Introductory remarks which were well
received. The choir sang the "Star
Spangled Banner" and Miss Eliza Bon
ner read the Declaration OF Independ-
ence. Miss Bonner Is a good reader
and had the close attention OF the au-
dience throughout. ''Columbia the
Gem of the Ocean" was next sung, and
Master Neil Bonner gave recitation.
after which the President gracefully
introdu ced the orator of the day. Chas.
A. Walker, Esq, the County District
Attorney. 1t Is unnecessary to give an
epitome of Mr.. Walkers address, but
suffice it to say his address was strictly
confined to what properly should be
said on such an occasion. Nothing was
said TO offend anybody and he delivered
a masterpiece which won him the re.
spect and esteem of an intelligent and
appreciatiye audience The choir con-
sisting OF Messrs. Pascoe, Sundberg and
several ladies', accompanied on the or
gan by Miss Maggie Bonner, then sang
america the people all standing
when three cheers for our country.
called for by the President, wound up
perhaps the most successful July 4th
exercises In our town.
The afternoon was devoted to races
and games. In the boys race for years
old and under Frank Claunch won first
and George Tihbetts second prize; boys
race for boys II years old and under,
Ray Orr won first and Harvey Reilly
second; boys race for boys IS years old
and under, Harry Borchert, first, and
Ray Orr and Emmett Short, a tie. In
the bicycle for boys under Is years old,
Willie Mcknight first and Albert Nc
Knight second. Girls race for girls Il
years old and under, Anna Bonner first.
Clara Henry second and Edith Franks
third: girls race under Is years old,
Maggie Holland first, Anna Holland
second. Bicycle race for men, Chas.
Ascher first and DIR. Jno. Aseher End.
rhree-legged race for boys under Is
years old, Albert Mcknight and Har
vey r lily.
no buS -Oi-NdT DtlWtcn IltfTleu men
and single men was the main attraction.
drawing a big crowd. Both parties
marshalled their forces and appeared
determined for a stubborn contest, but
the signal was given before the married
men were ready, aud with considerable
slack on their side the single men had
no difficulty In pulling It taut. All were
good tempered, the $40 prize was hand
ed to the single men without protest.
All joke-yet disappointment to the
public. Heavy bets were offered that.
with fair trial of strength, the mar
ried men could win.
In the evening a gay and happy
crowd attended the ball in the Nevada
hall and dancing went merrily until
morning. Considerable interest was
manifested in voting for the best lady
dancer, carrying with it SIS prize. A
very large majority finally decided to
award 1t to Miss Lizzie Holland, the
oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Holland.