Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-05
The woodman Picnic.

The second annual Woodmen picnic
was held in Manchester last Friday and
to say that the day was red letter one
in every respect would be doing bare
justice to the boys who made the picnic
so thoroughly success. The day was
fine, the crowd immense and the vari-.
GUS attractions complete in every detail.
The Woodmen met at ten in the
morning at Pythian Hall and from there
formed in procession, which marched
in order following; Ladies Band, of
Monticello; The all-important goat led
by two clowns; Woodmen in uniform;
Woodmen in plain clothes; Float by
Smith brothers, drawn by Shetland
ponies, driven four-in-hand by Howard |
Smith; Landau driven by +. Morse,
containing the speakers OF the day; the
ID. +. Hennesscy hack, handsomely
decorated, containing tho Woodn.en
chorus, followed by two Woodmen
floats, tho first of which had on exhibi-
ton the Sup" goat of the order, and
the second, veritable woodmeu chopping
and saving mammoth logs. Among
the carriages forming in the procession
probably the most notable was the Hoyt
trap, driven by Jno Merits and contain
ing L ii. Hoyt, r. b. Blair and b. +.
Miles, all of whom were profusely dec
Grated JAS. Toogood' $ automobile was
also the object of much admiration.
The line of march extended east to the
court house, north to Delaware street,
west to franklin street and direct to
the fair grounds. - 4
Here the crowd assembled and the.
exercises of the day were given. Fol-
lowing the opening ode by male cho-
rus, and prayer by Rev. futile, Hon. E.
P. Seeds delivered the address of well
come. The Judge is a pleasant speaker
aud his address received merited atten-
ton. A selection of music by the Cary
sisters and music by the band closed the
forenoon's program and the big basket
dinner overshadowed all else for the
succeeding hour.
! AT one thirty tho principal address
was delivered by the Rev. N. +. Doug
lass, formerly of Independence. The
address was along the line of insurance
benefits, with anecdotes, pathetic and
! gay, in illustration, all told in so charm
ing manner that to the end Rev.
Douglass held his large audience attent-
i've. Following the speech, the Cary
sisters again favored their hearers with
) a selection OF music we'll rendered. Tho
$ closing ode by the Woodmen closed the
exercises of the day, after which the
t various sports were called and those
? receiving prizes for proficiency are in
' the order following:
Best looking baby, under one year of
age
a First; silver cup-Donald f. Ryan,
f son of Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Ryan.
d Second: pair shoes-Lucilia Murray,
b daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Muir.
Il ray.
i. Third gold dolar-Mable Wood
n daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Wood.
Tug of War, Olive camp against Field
v Prizes, cigars-O Olive camp.
Wheelbarrow race, 100 yards
First: Wheelbarrow-Mr Odell, Of
near Greeley.
Second: Sack of flour-Mr. Coats
: Third: Sack rye ilour-James Pinch
Nail Driving Contest for Ladies'
First: n Dt,iv-hfrs. @. F. nvbirson
Second: Rug-Mrs. M. +. Schwager
Third: Hammock--Mrs. Jno. Latti
NOR.
Free For All Foot Race-1oo yards.
First: Pair Shoes-Ray Bird.
Second: 81 90 Coffee Tom Ferrill.
Third: Whip-Tom Taylor.
Boys Foot Race, under 10 years Of age-
First: Lamp-Garry Thorp.
Second: Jack Knite-R. Dutton.
Third: 81: 90 Tea-Wm. Haguewood
Chopping Contest
First: Dress Shirt-Junc.
Second: Smoked Ham-Gus Raymond
Third: 50c Tea-Gentleman unknon:
to us.
h Free For All Shoe Pitching
lie First: Box Cigars-Fred Packer.
he Second, ST. 90 Collected. Hollar.
g. Egg Race
First: Hat-Garry Thorp.
m Second: Box Clgars-James Abbott.
n Third; 81 90 Cigars-Alva Barker.
I'd Ladies' Bicycle Race, most gracefr
I'd rider, ] mile
lie First: pair Shoes Miss Maud Flint
n, Second: Work Basket and yase-Mis
IS, Emerson.
e. Third: Paper Holder-Ettie Fox.
is Fourth: Bicycle Lamp McGrew
IN Pie Eating Contest, men only, first t
ac eat one pie
First: Rocking Chair-Ralph Jones
Second: Umbrella-Fred Logan.
8 Third-Wm. Rhodes.
ne Boys Bicycle Race, taking place of Tar
at dem race, one mile
al First: Saddle-Ed Glissendorf.
III Second: Clock-Alva Barker.
Or Ladies' Ball Throwing Contest
e. First: Glove and Handkerchief Case
IL MFS. burlington.
n Second: Album-Miss June.
lie Third: pair Bed Comforters-Mis
Trenchard
he Creased Pig was won by Jno. Grouchey
Of The baby show was probably the mos
is interesting, and surely the most Difficult
in determining, of all contests. Their
ne were about twenty babies entered, eacl
Id one OF whom was prettier than 'tothcr
ae and the judges, James Robinson, II. L
y Stewart and NJ. z. Bushnell, had con
e, tract OF no limited proportions when il
g. came to choosing he.pretticst and sweet
ir est of them ALL The winners: wer
beauties.
If The Tug OF War was first adiudge,
to have been won nv Olive Camn hn