Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-09
h. ~, atsT as W


amusement event next week under
the auspices of the Sistersvllle Fire
Department are progressing rapidly
and satisfactorily. The prospects
tor the success of the carnival are
of the brightest and only unpropt'
tious weather can prevent one OF
the greatest gala weeks In the his
tory of the Ohio Valley.
A prominent feature of such oc'
casion Is the decoration of business
places and residences and the carni.
val committees are especially SOL
icitous of a proper observance In
this important particular. A pro-
fessional decorator of Jamestown,
N. Y, Is now In the city and ready
for business. He furnishes all ma.
terial and does the work at less
than the cost of the materialla lone.
1t is hoped that Our people will not
be parsimonious In this regard.
The credit of the greatest city Is
involved and each should do his
part. Decorate and decorate Law
ishly.
City council, with Its accustomed
public spirit and generosity, will
construct the street arches Seven
of these are to be raised at the In
section of principal thoroughtares
and arch Is to be illumined with
100 incandescent lights of vari-
gated colors.
Over 20 high-class attractions
have been booked to date and neeo'
,iations are pending for as many
more. Among the shows signed
may be mentioned the diving elks,
horse and pony show, dog show,
statues turning to life, vaudeville
and burlesque shows. Oriental
and japanese Theatre, moving pic
lures, two-headed woman, snake
show, electric theatre, snake eater,
cake walkers, Ferris wheel, merry
go-rounds, sea wave swings and
many others of merit.
Prof David McDade, a celebrat-
ed aeronaut has been engaged at big
expense to make four balloon as
tensions and parachute descents.
The first ascension will occur Tues.
day at 10 o'clock
A $1,000 automobile for the raf'
He has been purchased of the Seely
Mig. Co., of Pittsburg and Is due
to reach here today. This Is two
seated trap machine of the latest
pattern and the one holding the
fortunate ticket Is assured of val
liable possession. During carnival
week the auto will be In charge Of
an experienced Chauffeur.
The following contests and prizes
are on the program for Firemen's
Day: $780,.
Hose running race-Purse SITS,
divided $1oo, $50 and $25.
Hub and hub race -$25 first
money.
Hook and ladder race-S25 first
money.
Prize drlll-$so and $25, at least
three companies to compete.
Best appearing fire company on
parade-$25.
To person suggesting best plan
for rafting automobile, IS.
The firemen's and industrial pa
rade will take place on Wednesday
and the business people who find 1t
possible to arrange floats for this
event are urged to do so. Burlesque
contrivances of any and all kinds
are also invited. Ifyou have any
ideas that would len'i to the success
of the parade take the initiative
without further invitation. A gen
eral and helpful interest In the car
nival is essential to Its success and
will be appreciated by the over
worked committee.
On Wednesday will also Occur
the organization of the West Vir-
ginia State Firemen's Association.
This organization of the FIRE laddies
Is something that should have been
accomplished many years ago, and
now that there Is an awakening to
the fact 1t Is natural and fitting that
the association should be formed In
the most enterprising city In the
Stae
The Slstersville Athletic Associ
alton will cooperate with the fire.
men In bringing success to the car
nival. Six ball games have been
scheduled Tor the week-thrse with
The Iohn w. KindelberoerS of