Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-05-07

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company expected to take the prize
for the bsst appearing company. but
were slightly ontcIagsed BY the IN
niors, although they made q fine
showing
One Of the handsomest flags on
display in Martinsburg is the one
hanging across the street in front OF
che Evening World Office. Owing to
its great length II hangs about 12 feet
from tIe.ground, and some Of the visit
ing flag and banner bearers were com
PEELED to lower their lofty stats in
passing under it. This morning some
thoughtless individual yelled ont that
the flag SHOULD come down, and made
movement as if to carry the sug-
Lgestion out, Instantly there was an
ominous growl from the crowd on the
street, and one lusty-lung fellow cried
ia stentorian tones Don't you dare
touch Old Glory.p' Thel thoughtless
individual skunk off in the crowd and
the handsome emblem still floats
proudly in the breeze.
All OF the merchants of this city
closed their place of business last
evening at 7 o'clock. This was done
so that their employees could attend
the band concert.
Mr.. John Peters, member OF the
Cumberland company, of Carlisle,
was in the parade yesterday, although
his features were badly disfigured
He was badly burned about the face
in fire at Carlisle, but that did not
prevent him taking part in tho dem
onstration.
Frank i. Turiey, who impersonated
the policeman in the parade yesterday,
made hit. He appeared on the
street TODAY as Happy Holligan.
A collision was narrowly averted
last evening while the engine of the
First hose company. Of Hagerstown,
was making one of its fast runs
through Queen street. A buggy occu.
pied by lady from the county, turn
ing the corner at the Lutheran church
was barely missed by the machine.
Mr.. wellington Jones, sporting edi-
tor of the Harrisburg telegraph, is
here for the celebration. He is q
member OF the delegation.
Mr.. Garnsts Morrison, who is home
from Baltimore on his vacation, was
among the aides in the parade ysster-
day. He rode like trooper.
The race course ON West Martin
street, was in excellent shape for the
races. The street was cleaned and
and presented the appearance of a race
track.
Dusty Miller, we'll known.hers. was
in the ranks of the JuniorsIfrom Hag.
erstown yesterday. He looked swell
in his new uniform, and made quite
an impression.
ball pitcher. who has played here sew.
eral times, was in the front rank of
the Friendship company from VIM
chester.
The Junior hose and truck company
gave concert this morning in front
of the office of The Evening World,
which attracted a big Ecrowd. The
boys are nattily uniformed in blue,
are clever set and gentlemen and
played splendid program.
The Juniors of Hagerstown brought
their goat mascot along, and Mamie
trudged over the line of march at the
head of that company with as sedate
an air as Lieutenant Fridjngsr him
self.
The huge mastiff of the Antietems,
of Hagerstown, was novel and in.
teresting feature. The brute looked
fierce, but was as goodnatured as Fire
Chief Spangler.
Officers SNYDER. Heck and Johnson
were on horseback at the head Of the
parade, end bestrode their pranoing
steeds like veteran horsemen.
A bunch of Pioneers from Hagers-
town walked behind the Juniors.
President Armstroagfwas with them
aud Chief Spangler. They were mod
estly arrayed in civilian suits, which
of course, made them conspicuous
among the hundreds of uniformed
men.
The front line of the Hagerstown
Juniors had some big men in it.
Street Commissioners Wilson. ex-
Councilman Wsisner, Harry Ash and
others. Councilman ellsworth and
Assistant Fire Marshal Heard were
also along with the Hagerstown bows.
Some enterprising and industrious
drummers got their instruments out
about midnight and paraded the town.
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