Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-07-05
MOORE HAS A
CELEBRATION
Elements Upset Some Of the Plans.
But Program Of Unusual Merit
is Carried Out.
LEWlsToWN BALL TEAM LOSES
Exercises at the Church-Eiouuent
Address by Rev. J. L. Lemon-ce,.
ebrations at Other Towns.

There was no formal celebration of
the Fourth in Lewistown, but the
American Yoemen's picnic at Hogls
grove was well patronized, and a var
led program of boys and girls races,
jumping contests, etc., furnished
amusement for the crowd The feature
OF the program was a shoot between
the Lewistown and Kendall gun clubs,
the Lewistown marksmen carrying of
the honors by score of 17S to las.
Celebration at Moore,
Probably the biggest celebration in
Fergus county was held at Moore The
new town had made extensive prepar-
ations for the event, and while the
elements upset some OF The plans, the
program was carried out nearly as ar
ranged. Some $50 people went down
from Lewistown to take part in the
celebration, and these added to the
crowds that fiocked in from all over
|
ling little town to Overfiowing, and
for "a hours made it look like sure
enough metropolis. A handsome bow
cry had been built on Main street, and
1t presented pleasing appearance,
being lined with evergreen teas and
covered with canvas. Evergreens
were also set out along Main street
and at the base ball grounds, while
bunting was displayed everywhere.
| Unfortunately, the wind commenced
| blowing gale early in the morning,
| and the canvas roof of the bowery
was blown loose, and dust was car
ried around at rate that made in
doors much more comfortable than the
| open.
| A Fine Program.
Shortly after II o'clock, the exer-
cises began at the Christian church,
where every seat was occupied, while
many stood up. William Owen acted
as chairman, and after some intrOduct-
Ory remarks, he introduced Rev. Henry
Quickenden, of Lewistown, who Offer
ed the invocation. The audience then
joined in singing America" Mrs.
Brewer presiding at the piano.
| Irene Johnson, of Lewistown, then
read the Declaration of independence
with excellent effect, and little Ruth
Brewer captivated the audience with
a charming song. George H. Beasley
then sang with fine effect the solo "a
Little Boy Called Taps" and Grace
Brewer followed with a violin solo.
This little tot is prodigy, and was
warmly applauded.
| Then came the Grafton by Rev.
J. l.. Lemon, who made an eloquent
address on the day and it's lessons.
Those who thought nothing new could
be said on the Fourth of July found
they were mistaken, for Mr.. Lemon
not only brought out all the old les
sons, but many new ones. He COM
menced with the first great battle won
for democracy on the field of Mara
thon, and rapidly traced the develop
ment of the great struggle until it
reached its elimination in the estab-
lishment of this republic. The devel-
opment of the United States since that
time was outlined, and some of the
present day dangers that threaten the
republic, such as anarchism, which
claimed Mckinley as victim, were
|
dress, the speaker paid warm trib.
ute to the courage, patriotism and ex-
alted motives of Theodore Roosevelt,
and at the close, the sentiments were
greeted with burst of applause.
After the address, the crowd made
rush for the hotels and eating houses
and it was late in the afternoon be-
fore all of them were accommodated.
The base ball game attracted an
immense crowd, and although the con-
ditions were such as to make close
playing impossible. the contest was
watched with great interest. Some
or the LewistOwn players were MISS
ing from the line up, having gone out
to Gilt Edge with the other team.
while Moore was strengthened by the
addition of several Glengarry men.
Rain fell several times during the pro-
gress OF the game, and play had to be
suspended at intervals, while the wind
blew gale nearly all the time, MAX
ing it exceedingly difficult for the
pitchers to do themselves justice. The
battery for LewistOwn was Sherman
and Taylor and Grupe and Ed. Baker,
while Ralph Tavenner and Kinchie
did the work for Moore. Lewistown
scored three runs in the first inning.
but after that only one Lewistown
man crossed the plate, while Moore
got II men over
1t was popular victory, of course,
and while the Lewistown men thought
the umpire favored Moore a little on
balls and strikes, still the better team
won.
i Following the ball game, there were
the usual foot races and contests Of
that nature. while in the evening there
was display of fire works and q
grand ball. Nearly all of the Lewis
town visitors left for home soon after
the ball game, which lasted until about
} train time.
Other Celebrations.
Nearly every town in Fergus coun-
ty celebrated the day in a more or less
formal fashion, and at a number Of
. these gatherings. Lewistown furnish
ed the orators. City Attorney H. L.
DeKalb went to Cottonwood and made
the GRAFTON. while Roy e. Ayers was
the speaker at Grass Range, and w.