The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-07-05
HON THE FOURTH
WAS SPENT
The Best Celebration in the
histOr, of W.nne-
muCCd
THE EAGLES STRICTLY IN II
No Accide nts, + res or Distur-
Dances to Mar the Great
Occasion

II have lived in Winnemucca for
thirty years and more" remarked an
old-tmer to the Silver State repre-
sentative this morning, "and / am free
to say that yeste. day was the best
all around Fourth we have ever had
And 1t seems to be the general ver-
dict
The day was all that could be de-
sired. cool and comfortable, and every
body enjoyed themselves
There were no accidents to mar the
occasion, no alrm of fires and best OF
all not a single disturbance of any
kid took place.
The mo. ming program went off like
clock work. Long before the pa. ade
started the main street was thronged
with women and children. who had an
opportunity of taking in the decora-
tions. which were fine. HaIdly
building could be found that was not
decorated TO some extent. The display
of flags and bunting was not alone
confined to the business houses on
Bridge and Railroad streets, but many
private ICSiQtllCtS NcG ldottiully oSA~
o: ated. II would be impossible to give
the names of all who displayed the
national colors. 1t would be easier to
give the names of those who did not.
Even the Indian maidens became
imbued with the spirit of the day ana
appeared in their gayest coloIs. some
of them being attired in gaudy col
ored silks.
People did not care to go home afte.
the morning exercises. for fear they
might loose some fun, and as a result
the resau. ants did a thriving busi-
ness.
The morning parade was short. but
what 1t lacked in numbers. 1t more
than made up in appeal ance. 1t con-
sisted of five floats headed by the
Winnemucca band, the membeas Of
which were dressed in natty uniforms,
and seated in a high chariot built for
the occasion. And right here it would
not be amiss to state that the Winnie
mucca band has SO improved in the
last three months that they need not
take back seat for any band In
the State. They have worked hal d,
practiced nightly and their effo. Is nave
been well rewarded. The residents OF
Winnemucca can well be proud oil
their band.
Following the band came the float OF
the High Five from st. Louis Artis-
tic hands had made a palace on
wheels, the final trimmings being plav
Ing cards. which was well set off. The
scene represented a cosy little parlor,
in which were grouped about seve. al
tables. a number of beautiful young
ladies tasIefully d. essed In white in
dulging In the game of high five. The
ladies' comprising the live pictur.
were the Misses Jennie Corr ecco, carrie
Jarvis, Lulu Cho4te, Eva isaske. An
ME Roddy, Edna Giroux. NJ Mity Ped Cd
Hazel Bell, Cecil Corecco and Alma
Giroux.
Then came the car OF State with
Miss Lau. a Riblns as Goddess a. ,-.o-
erty. surround by a bevy of pretty
smiling, ha )py Ia le ones.
Following the car of STATE came the
float Nevada beautifully decorated,
and containing a score of Winnemuc-
ca prety maidens Next came tive
smaller rigs, labeled "nindei sarten.
They boasted lot OF a queen, out tne
little ones who occupied seats IN these
two ligs cou.d eclipse any uue,i AZ
the wo.l Id in lovly innocence. II
was a sweet picture and one long le
be remembered.
At the conclusion of the rtface
everyone sought the shade of The trees
In the courthouse yard wnela Ene eA'
ercises of the day were held.
The band took its position On th'
balcony over the fIont entrance. Mhe.S
they played several patriotic airs. Ow'
ing to lack of space it is impossible t,
give the literary prog am in full. Jer f,
Sheehan made a good presi lent OF
the day, and his opening etna ks Mtt'
listended to with close attention, as wer'
those OF c. E. Robins. 'vho GeliyeA e.
the Grafton. Miss Eta Webb y. ove'
herself to be d me el,cutionl't anC
made the hit of the day. The chorus
was all that could be deEfei an,
everyone who pa.'ticipateo in Inc pro
gram appeared to be at tne'r hest.
But 1t was in the afternoon whel
the fun commenced The Eagles hat
promised something out of the ordi
nary and they kept their words