Gilpin observer., 1905-07-06
CELEBRATION
SUCCESSFUL
Hundreds Participate in the
Festivities.


freedom was never held in this section
than was held on the Sd and 4th OF July
of this year. Early Monday morning
visitors from the surrounding towns in
the county commenced to arrive and
these were added to by parties from out
side points, coming 10 large numbers on
the morning and evening trains.
The city was in gala attire for the oc-
casion and flags and bunting we're in
evidence in all quarters. The interior OF
many of the business houses was beati-
fully decorated in a manner that would
instill patriotism into the souls OF the
most Indifferent or unfeeling citizens.
Everybody seemed to bs out for good
time, and judging from the actions Of
the jolly revelers the desires OF all were
fully realized. There was not an idle or
joyless moment from the time the fes-
tivities were opened on the morning of
\ the third, when the inspiring music of
<he local band assembled the crowd at
the city hall to participate in the parade,
Until the home waltz was played at the
dance on Wednesday morning, which
was the finale OF the numerous pleasant
events.
AT $3.50 o'clock the several fire com
panies Of the city assembled at the city
hall where the parade was formed. The
march was made to Mountain City head
ed by the band. with City Marshal Rich
ards acting as marshal of the day. Both
the Rough and Ready Hook and Ladder
team and the Alert Hose company
had their apparatus decorted in tasty
and attractive style with red, white and
blue bunting and colored crepe paper.
Sheriff Thomas Cody. A. II. Day and
Robert Wilkinson acted as the judges.
The truck OF the Roughs and the hose
cart OF the Alerts were SO artistically
decorated that it was impossible for the
gentlemen to decide in favor Of either
company, SO the original prize of $1,000
was raised to sl50O, and the amount di-
vided equally between the two.
After an exciting burro race, which
was won by Tom Warwick, first, and
S. Curnow being second, the crowd
moved down Lawrence street to where
the ore shoveling contests were sched
uled to occur. This proged most inter
>esting, there being more entries than
Mas at first anticipated. All the con-
testants handled the shovel with skill
and speed. The first prize OF 5000 was
awarded to Fred Uren, Of Russell Gulch,
who emptied the wagon box in 1905.
James Semmens, Of this city, won Sec
ond money, $1,000. emptying the box in
1913 2. The ore shoveling lasted un-
til / 80 in the afternoon.
Possibly the most interesting feature
OF the days events was the plug race
wet test. Four teams entered the con-
test the Alerts, OF Mountain City; the
Loveland team; and the Rescues and
the Rougbs OF this city. The Rescues
won the first money, $500, making the
run in 81 seconds. The second prize
was awarded the Loveland team, they
covering the distance and getting water
in 80 ll-16 seconds. The time OF the
Alerts was 33 4 5. The Roughs didn't
succeed in getting water, being blown of
at the pipe. A controversy arose be-
tween the Alerts and the Rescues as to
which team was entitled to first money,
the Alerts raising the objection on the
ground that the plugman OF the Rescues
did not cover three full threads. How
Fever, the plug and connection we're tam
pered with before the judges could in
vestigate and ascertain II the winners
had complied with the rules and regula.
tions governing the test, and they agreed
>,hat under the circumstances they had
right to give the Resrues the benefit Of
the doubt and declared them entitled to
the money.
The ball game, OF which more com.
plete account is given in another part
occupied the attention Of the vast crowd
until after six o'clock, and consequently
the foot races. which were scheduled to
come of at 5 o'clock, were postponed
until Tuesday morning. These were
held while the rock drilling was in pro.
gress. Carl G. Nsylor, Of Loveland. won
first money in the 100 yard dash, $1,000
covering the distance In 10 10 seconds
Ollie Peterson won second money, $500
A special race for side bet Of $500
across Main street, took place between
Reddy Costello Of the Roughs and Frank
Gray OF the Alerts. Costello won easily
The 55O.yard danh was also won by Nay
lor. first. $40 90: Peterson second. $500
Concerts by the band entertained the
visitors after supper and at 0 o'clock the
dance by the Owl club took place. This
was largely attended and was pro