The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1899-07-08
CELEBRATION IN RATHDRUM
Most Elaborate that has Ever Been
Witnessed here by the
Oldest Resident.
AN INTERESTING PROCESSION
A Large Crowd Royalty Entertained Dur
Ing the Day Despite the I'm
favorable Weather

The celebration OF the Fourth this
year IN Rathdrum was far more elab-
crate than anything OF the kind ever
before attempted. The day, however
was not an ideal one for celebration
and many people remained away on
that account. There was a larger
crowd present than on former years
and all seemed to go away well salts
fled with-the days sport.
The parade to the grounds at 10
o'clock was led by John w. Rovce,
marshal OF the day. Next came the
speakers 10 carriages, followed by the
liberty car. This was the handsom-
est feature Of the parade. The car
was filled with forty-ive beautiful
little girls, whose ages ranged from
five to ten years. Each girl carried
flag on which was inscribed the name
of the state which she. represented.
In the center of the car stood the
Goddess Of Liberty, unprecedented by
Miss Mae Wright, ywhp had been che.
sen by ballot to act on this occasion
AS the car passed down the street it
was greeted with much applause.
The liberty car was followed by
cart representing our newly ACQUIRED
possessions. Then came the raga-
mullins representing all nations. AL
though bit few hatiofls were repre-
sented, some of the characters were
decidedly unique. The procession
which followed extended almost from
town to the grove, half mile north.
The following program was carried
out as previously published:
Music by the Orchestra.
Singing by the Glee Club.
Reading of Declaration of [ndepend-
ence by Miss F. M. Stevenson.
Singing by Glee Club.
Introductory remarks by Hon. Ed
win McBee.
Address by Hon. Chas. L. Heitmar.
Music by Orchestra.
The log rolling contest at Posts
mill pond attracted large crowd,
but the sport was not much enjoyed
as neither contestant showed much
ability as a log rider.
The base ball game scheduled for
the afternoon did not materialize.
The team from Bonner's Ferry failed
to put in an appearance on account
Of some misunderstanding over the
question of expenses.
The free for all horse race was won
by w. II. Andrus, w. l.. Lambertson
winning second money.
In the cayuse race Price won first
money and Ernest Reiniger second.
The tug of war was won by the
country team.
Hawthorne was victorious in the
free for all bycicle race. In the
race for girls, Zella Wright
captured the first prize and Nellie
Baldwin the second.
The wheel barrow race was won by
Melvin Morris, while Roy Hydorn led
his competitors in the sack race.
Lester Rhodes proved to be the
fastest egg gatherer for the boys and
Alice Murray for the girls.
Harry Melder won the free for all
mems race, and Tommy LAWN proved
himself the swiftest sprinter in his
class as also did Minnie Farr in the
race for girls.
In the fat mems race there were
three starters. M. d. Wright. Justice
of the Peace Koch and Joseph Poirier
Mr.. Wright soon dropped out and Mr.
PolIicr developed speed that would
do credit to professional Splinter
winning easily. -
The fireworks IN the evening were
the finest pyrotechnic display eve
| witnessed ia this part Of the countr.
while the ball Was an unqualified sue
cess in every way.
Il Dagoes Want their Money.
Twenty-Five liens were filed in the