The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
NORTHWEST CELEBRATIONS
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EXCELSIOR. MINN.-The Fourth at Min
netonka passed off very pleasantly despite
the fact that rain at one time threatened to
drive the pleasure seekers home At Excel
sior fully 5000 people gathered and the pro-
gram interesting one. The commit
tee in charge was composed Of K. l.. David
son, John Powers, William Peters, w. F.
Sanderson and w. w. Woodbeck. The invo-
cation was delivered BY Rev. ]. R.. Davies.
Music was given by double quartet and
the Excelsior Military band. The Declara
ton Of Independence was read by H. T.eI
Morse Rev G.. L. Morrill, delivered the
grafton, one OF his best efforts.
The game of baseball between the Interna
tional Stock Food and the T. c. r. T. teams
was lively one the International boys win
ming by the score of IA to 12 The most val
liable prize was offered by the Minnetonka
Telephone company, being one years rental
Of a residence telephone for climbing the
creased pole. This prize was won by Harry
Phelps. Other prize winners were as fol-
lows: Frog race, Harry Mcconnell and Rob-
ert Johnson; mems running race, j. f. Mur-
ply and F. E. Morrell three-legged race
F. e. Morrell and E. R. Jones. Harry Smith
and Mccall; pie-eating contest, Harry Nc
race, William Bohn and George Storer: ladies
rowing race Miss Nora Howe and Mrs. Net
tie Russell; mems rowing race, James Perry
and William Bohn; ladies' running race,
Miss Jean Newman and Miss Nellie Preston;
gils' running race, Miss Bessie Stafford and
Miss Violet Harrison; boys running race,
Ernest Sigafas and Orin Lawson; log-rollng
contest, Winnie Dyer and Fred Getzke }
In the afternoon Ray Sturgis gave an eX-
hibiton of high diving that would have done
credit to a professional. The display OF are-
works at night was stopped by the rain after
the exhibition Of few pieces. Dancing par
ties were given at the town hall and the
Blue Line pavilion.
celebrated the Fourth in splendid style. The
journal Newsboys band was the chief at
traction, and was received with pleasure and
qualification on all sides. The orators OF
the day were Judge Collins Of the supreme
court and c. F. Hendrix and Dr. Dubois OF
Sauk Center. The orations were we'll re-
osvsd There we're the usual attractions.
The celebration drew vast crowds to town
and was a great success. .,
sAULT STE. MARIE, MICH.-The 500 had
the biggest celebration Of July Fourth In lts
history A light rain in the morning for
half-hour did not detract from the program,
which included procession participated IN by
Fort Brady troops, the Michigan National
Guards, three brass bands and large con-
course of citizens. 1t is estimated that at
least 5000 visitors were in the city. There
were no serious accidents, though pande-
monium reigned and tons Of powder were
burned
BENSON, MINN.-The grandest celebra-
ton ever held here took place yesterday with
10, n
parade almost mile long and the customary
exercises were held in the morning. In the
afternoon an automobile race was the lead
ing feature. There was an interesting game
OF ball between Morris and Willmar, the 1or-
mer winning by to /. The gun CLUB con-
test was between seven clubs Grove C1ty
winning, Holloway second. A severe "lno
and rain storm prevented evening amuse-
ments and destroyed several buildings IN the
village and vicinity.
LANEsBORO, MINN.-Lanesboro celebrated
the Fourth in the old John Adams style. Al
2 m the cannon woke the people, a1ter
which there was more rest, the clang Oh
bells explosions of bombs, swapping of fire.
crackers keeping up a nerve-wrenchlns oln
from morning until night. At 1880 a. m. a
prosszsica was formed and proceeded 10
ssvISan bark. George P. Wilson OF Mime
apolis, in the delivery OF his eioaue oIa
tion wrought the immense crowd 10 pi'cn
of patriotic enthusiasm. Races anu oa!i
game between Decorah and La Crosse "hlcn
the latter won by score OF to T. kept
the crowd amused during the a1ternoon' -
was a great day for Lanesboro
FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-The greatest
Fourth of July celebration in the history OF
this city took place here yesterday II opened
with an imposing street parade IN "nlcn
almost all the merchants and manufacturers
we're represented The address of the day
was delivered by Hiram F. Stevens OF ST.
Paul. The afternoon was Occupied with races
of various kinds, vaudeville performances ana
a ball game between the Fergus Falls ana
Rarnesville mines. The Fergus team led OH
with five runs in the first inning, OUT inc
Barnesyille boys gradually gained untll al
the close Of the seventh the score stood y 10
6. In the eighth the Fergus team made SIX
tallies in rapid succession and the maj score
was to Il In favor of Fergus. The display
of fireworks which was planned for the eve
ming did not take place on account OF the
terrific rainstorm which set in about p. M
TYNDALL, S. D-Three thousand people
celebrated the Fourth here. There was
grand parade of industrial interests, Father
+ R. Higgins gave an Grafton in Polish and
Rev John Sattler spoke In German. The ball
game between Avon and Daisy Valley was
called at the end of the ninth inning on ac-
count of the storm. The score was a tie
7 to T. The races and other sports were
postponed by heavy rain, but the farmers
went home iubilant over the crop prospects.
ARMOUR, S. D.-July Fourth was celc-
brated here in the good old way. with pic
mic of the old settlers of Douglas county on
the side. A heavy rain had left the streets
muddy, but 1t made the large crowd in at
tendance in better humor. Robert ballard
of Scotland was the orator. He was one of
the early settlers in this county, but later
moved to Scotland.
WEBSTER, s. DIT is estimated that
10000 people participated In the celebration
here yesterday. The weather fine until
about o'clock p. m. when a much needed
rain, lasting an hour, caused the postpone
ment of few of the attractions. The cele-
bration continued over to-day, and the 2:2o
class trotting race will be finished, Will
Smiths Verne and Jim Sheldon each win
ming heat yesterday. The new electric
light was turned on for the first time last
night, having been rushed to completion on
account of the celebration. The waterworks
will be in operation in a few days. The
oration yesterday was delivered by Philo Hall
of Brookings and a nasterly address.
City Attorney Frank Sears also made a hit
in his address of welcome
PELICAN RAPIDS, MINN.-The Fourth OF
July was duly celebrated here by a great
crowd Of people, many coming twenty miles
Rev Clair Ames delivered a mastery ora
ton The usual afternoon sports and a
grand display OF fireworks in the evening,
and another national birthday. passed into
history. ST.. '+@ rsss.'s - .->s- @~