The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-07-09

was arranged and decorated, was
evident that those who had this
matter in charge understood their
business. Forty-five young lad
les dressed in white with blue
and red sashes were upon the
car, representing the 45 States
of the Union. On the blue sash
er were printed in bold letters
the name of each State-in gold,
silver and copper. Near the front
end of the car stood the Goddess
of Liberty, Miss Dora Barracks.
In one hand she held aloof a large
American flag. None could have
represented Liberty better. The
car was drawn by four bright
bay horses, driven by Uncle Sam
(Caas. Frost), who took off this
character in good shape. The
parade was headed by the Chal
lis Cornct Band, then came the
Liberty car. Then came the
"Horribles" in an old one-horse
cart, creating much amusement.
The parade started from the Odd
Fellows hall; up Main street to
Third street; south to Pleasant
avenue; thence west to Second
street; thence north to Main
street; thence down Main street
to the place of beginning.
PROGRAM AT THE HALL.
The exercises at the hall were
brief but excellent and appropri-
ate. The building was beauli-
fully decorated with flags, bunt.
ing and large colored pictures of
George Washington, Uncle Sam
and the American eagle. The
first on the program was the old
favorite song ''The Star Spang-
led Banner, by the 46 young
ladies from the Liberty car. as
sisted by F. A. Reed on the piano
and j. L. Ebberts with cornet.
Next, was the reading of the
Declaration of Independence by
Geo. E. Keyes. The exercises
closed with singing america
by the 46 young ladies, each of
which waved a small flag.
CHILDRENS' DANCE.
Immediately after the exercises
the hall was cleared and the
children under Is years enjoyed
a dance for two hours. The boys
appeared to be awful bashful, and
it took considerable coaxing be-
for they would dance at all.
SPORTS.
At 2 o'clock p. m., the out
door sports took place on Mair
street, in the following order
Boys foot race (under s. yrs.
80 yards-Willie Martin took Is
money and Jas. McLerrin's little
boy took End prize.
Boys foot race under Is yrs.
so yards-Bob. Whitsett, lst
Amos Leaton, End.
Foot race lover 18 years. 10C
yards-H. f. Goodman 1st; Wal
ter Weighall End. This was {
good race, and we understand
the time was less than 10t seconds
Three-Legged race, 80 yards
Grubb and Gallagher 1st; Chas
Frost and Wells MCGOWAN End
For End money this race had t.
be run over.
Wheelborrow race, 30 yards
John Irelan 1st; Dan MacKend
rick End.
Sack Race, 25 yards-H. F
Goodman 1st; w. H. Leaton End
Girls foot race (under s yrs.
VIM. Howell's little girl 1st
Edith Frost 2nd.
Girls foot race (under Is yrs.
Pearl Millick 1st; Minnie Nc
Lerren 2nd.
Standing Broad Jump-W. H
! Leaton 1st; Claude Larter 2nd.
Running Broad Jump-Claud
Larter 1st; w. H. Leaton End.
Running High Jump-W. Il
Leaton 1st. Second money divi6
ed between HI. f. Goodman an
Claude Larter.
Hammer throwing (8-poun
/ hammer)-Ben. Metzger 1st;Wu
} Larter 2nd.
The miners drilling contes
and the two bicycle races wer
declared off as there were n
entries.
, THE FIREWORKS.
Shortly after nine o'clock
the evening good display {
fireworks took place far upon th
} sidehill overlooking town. Tt
position was very fine one, an