The Newtown bee., 1900-06-22

The New Milford Freman's parade of 1900 was a rouser, a success from start to finish. For several days previous to Wednesday, the wise weather prophets of New Milford were scratching their heads and.prophesying rain for the great day, but down deep in their hearts they longed for fair skies, that the event might be carried out in style befitting the lavish preparations.
 Wednesday dawned somewhat cloudy and the outlook In the early morning was far from pleasing. But as the day wore away the clouds disappeared and the sun shone out hot, too warm to suit marching firemen.
 Just the exact number of people pres- ent In New Milford on Wednesday would be hard to state. Selectman David Soule, an oll soldier, and man who has seen pod many like gatherings
 PLACED THE NUMBER AT TEN THOUSAND. One wise man told THE BEE reporter in all seriousness that he thought about 2500 or 5000 people were present. THE BEE estimates the attendance at II 900. Assistant Superintendent Lyons of Bridgeport, who was on hand to direct the movement of the trains, said the rail- road brought in 25 co people, so we think our estimate Is n ct far out of the way.
 Without any desire to give anyone un- due praise, we say without hesitation 1t was the best managed affair of the kind ...Ik. pleasant hitches or bad breaks. Every thing went oft like clock work, and the visiting flremen went home with 8 high appreciation of the generous hospitality of New Milford people. To the surprise of many the parade started on the minute the plans laid by the popular marshal, Hon Nicholas Staub.
 That the affair was the success 1t was Is doubtless due to the thorough work done by the efficient general committee of arrangements, of which
 THAT POPULAR MAN WAS CHAIRMAN,
 JUDGE JOHN F. ADDS.
 
 persons of Foreman Charles Planz, Henry Donnelly, Chief Engineer Philip Planz, Joseph La Hait, Constable Addis, Joseph Collins, William H. Fuller, George Rob- ertson, William J. Clark, George F. Pix ley, Thomas F. Young, John D. Donnel- ley and Frank K. Soule.
 From a decorative standpoint the town faA a week three decorating firms from near by cities had been busily at work and Wednesday morning more patriotic and handsome sight has never greeted the eyes of New Milford people. The stars and stripes were everywhere. On alight- ing from the train the first building to catch the eye was the New Milford house, which was covered with bunting and flags and bore sign, "Welcome Fire men," To the south the large building of Ackley, Hatch & Marsh was covered with fl ags, arranged in rosette shape, and the effect was striking. Going to ward Bank street, Trinkhaus, the baker, dec- orated his shop, as did W. F. Bennett, the furniture man. BANK STREET WAS ONE BLAZE OF GLORY ! from one end to the other. The National bank building was covered with flags, while across the street W. F. Bennett, A. I L. Conkey, Alex Levy and Frank Evists ! had pretty displays. Next to the Nation l al bank, Liquor Dealer Wheaton had an elaborate display of flags and bunting, ! as did John B. Cox, the well known mar ket man. The Eddy brick ,bl.ck was covered with flags and streamers, as was also the building of c. H. Booth, the dry goods man. MT Booth also had 8 very pretty display in one of his windows, done in red, and of nature to attract the | eyes of the flremen. The credit of the design belongs to Miss Spatcher, MT I Booths milliner. Collector Kinney's l building was covered with flags and the l Savings bank adjoining was prettily dec- orated. The building occupied by La Halt & Thomas and Dr Blsckman was covered with rosettes and flags. A very good display was made also by the occu- pants of the Brick blocks, Druggist No