Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-07-05
The Fourth and the Parade.

The weather man ~co-operated effect
ually with the appreciative citizens of
the Valley in making a big fourth for
the ''band-boys."
The A. V. C. B. deserves the patron
age of the public. but the degree OF
interest manifested by those who par
ticipated in the parade exceeded the
expectations OF the most hopeful. The
celebration began in the early morn
ing, with the booming of cannon and
other kindred noise-makers.
The parade proved one of the best
features of the day. 1t was excellently
managed and carried out in beautiful
order-much to the satisfaction of the
hundreds of spectators. At the head
OF the procession were Masters Hart
ford Collins and Willie Shelby, each
mounted on horse back. They were
followed by Mr. and Mrs. H. NJ. Col
Inns. carrying the emblem of our exis-
tence-the star-spangled banner. Next
came the Arcadia Valley Cornet Band
in their new wagon, which, to say
nothing Of the beautiful strains of
music produced by its occupants, was
a Joy TO behold. It. is a~veritable work
OF art, and destined to be looked upon
with pride for many years. We VEN
ture to assert hat no band in South
east Missouri has q wagon that will
compare favorably with this ore in it's
exquisite beauty. The white and
golden colOrs OF the wagon harmonic
beautifully with the white tints and
golden horns of the members of the
band.
The spleudor of the band wagon and
the conforming appearance of the band
boys, however, did not eclipse in at
tractive features, hat which came
Dext in order-the Ladies' Cavalcade
under the management of Mrs. Bond
and Mrs. Jones. Liberty" float, con-
sisting Of a bevy of Arcadia Valleys
most beautiful girls, arranged in pyra-
midal form, with Miss Adele Hanson
carrying the stars and stripes, pre-
sented a picture that may well be de-
nominated ga joy for ever" Follow
ing this beautiful float came the cyclists
under the leadership of DR.. Gay. The
wheels were artistically decorated with
the national c%olors, and the riders
proved themselves skillful wheelmen.
NeXs came MI. w. L. Gays Trade
Float with anvils resembling with the
blows of two stalwart artisans. This
float Immediately preceded the ''Rep-
resentative of All Nations" originated
by the we1l-known genius and artist,
Captain w. H. Byers.
dot Leedel Cherman Band" and
THE Heather Chinese" brought forth
convulsions of laughter, and in point
of originality were conceded to be Sec
to no other feature of the parade.
CLOWNS Muleback" did full credit to
the comical individuals they repre-
sented. Schwab's neal float was strik-
ingly suggestive OF the thriving bust
ness it represented. The Modern
Woodmen, with the paraphernalia of
their lodge, including the goat. did
ample justice IN the way of contribu-
ting to the amusement Of the crowd.
Jno. AIbert's furniture float was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Jake Lopez's float 1.-The
Landing of Columbus" This was a
most unique and striking representa-
ton OF the historic scene, well exc
cuted by this enterprising young bust
ness man. This was followed by Uncle
Sam represented by Mr.. Z. Hasty rid
ing on a Revolutionary cannon The
pen can no nor than suggest the ex-
cellence of this representation.
These special displays were all fol-
lowed by a great number of artistically
decorated vehicles of all sorts and sizes
too numerou to mention. The eff
Gent marshals, Messrs. w. L. Gay,
j. l.. Baldwin and l.. A. Marshall, dis
played great skill in the management
of the procession.
To sum up: The 124tb anniversary
of our nations birth was commemor-
ated at IrOnton in a manner that would
reflect credit on a much larger town.
Everybody was delighted with the per-
formances and the band boys should
be proud of the hearty cooperation of
the citizens who contributed SO largely
to their uccess