Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-07
HOW The FOURTH
WAS CELEBRATED

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The weather ON Fourth OF July was
all that could be desired. The temp
erature of the atmosphere was just
about right 80 make the shade fnvit-
ing.
There were very few people who re.
manned in town during the day. Many
of those ON this side of the river who
did not attend the fremen's picnic at
Hunters Park. pionioked on the Oy-
Gle Path or at other inviting places In
she vicinity of Montour Ridge or Blue
Hill. There was the usual amount Of
noise during the day and at night an
interesting display OF fireworks.
The people of South Danvills and
Riverside and many from the farming
communities for miles around spent
the day at DR.. DeWits's beautiful re-
sort. The park was crowded. Ii 10
estimated that mt least 1900 persons
were In attendance during the day.
The Danville Rife and Gun Club
held q shoot during the afternoon.
which was we'll patroni2ed and afford.
ed entertainment for large number OF
lookers-on. Base ball. however. was
the absorbing feature OF the days
amusements. The game In the after.
noon between the Old Timer Reserves
| drew large crowd. but interest prin.
oipally oentered ON the game In the
forenoon between two clubs composed
mostly OF old-tlme players gathered
from Riverside and South Danville.
This contest was witnessed by At least
seven hundred people.
The following interesting bis OF de-
scription ia from an eye witness:
while the SCORE seemed to indicate
that it was slugging match suoh was
by no means the case. On the contrary
it was the result OF scientific bunting
and sacrificing which advanced the
runners,
"The special features were q three
base drive by Treas with the bases
full /; Fsrley's phenomenal fielding In
center and Major Gearhart's base run.
ming, which was resplendent with
grandeur and daring, no lass than Eve
stolen bases falling TO bis credit.
Gulick also covered himself w ith glory
at short"
Following was the line up. she first
OF the two mines winning ont on the
score OF l2 to Ii:
Frank Buoher O., Frank Hummer p.
and 2b., Charles Shiffner Id. and p.
william Murphy 90 and lb, John
Murphy 3d.. w. W. Gulick ss. Harry
Nuss H.. R. B. Bird Of, O. ID. Mills
IT.
Parson Robinson O.. Edward Hum
mer p. and 3D., Dallas Hummer p.
and 2b.. Darrow Eokman lb.. Charles
Geasy 3D., III. l.. Dewitt ss. j. W.
Treas IL. John Farley cf.. @. p. Gear.
hart rf
The Fourth wound up with N grand
display of fireworks ON the Park.
Our neighboring Borough Of Washing
tonvilla did itself proud ON she Fourth |
of July. The people thronRsd into the
town from many miles around. Every
feature Of the day was a,marked sue
cess.
The parade led by the. Orangeville
Band was one OF the largest ever seen
at Washingtonville and was full of |
interesting features. The parade
marched to Blue Springs. Farm where
Mr.. DeI.ong was serenAded by the
band, the paraders lining up on the
spacious lawn. Refreshments were
served to the entire assemblAge by Mr..
DeLong, after which the. parade re-
turned to Washingtonville.
There were two games OF base ball
between Washingtonville and Fufbot. !
vile. The SCORES were as follows:
Forenoon game. 8 to z In favor Of
Turbotville afternoon game, IL to
In favor of Turbotville.
At p M. o fine address was de-
livered by Rev. O. w. Bryner. Rev.
Bediokian also made soma choice re-
marks.
The base ball festival i'm the even
ing was q pronounced success.
The display of fireworks WAS the
best ever seen at Washingtonville and
was witnessed by an immense con-
course of people, who had driven In
rom the surrounding country.