Amador ledger., 1906-07-06
The Fourth in Jackson.

Notwithstanding that the county
seat made no effort to publicly cele.
brate the fourth, giving way in this
respect to other towns in the county,
an impromptu program of small
attractions, was arranged in the after
noon. A few citizens went round
and raised between $50 and $40 among
the business houses to furnish prizes
for racing contests and fireworks.
The fireworks part of it was not
countenanced by many, as the city
ordinances prohibiting explosives of
any kind in the street had only just
gone into effect 1t was generally
voted wise and beneficial provision.
and one that should be strictly en-
forced; but unfortunately it was not,
to the serious weakening IN the
popular mind OF the law enforcing
authorities. Ii the ordinance was
not intended for all times and all
persons, 1t should not have been
passed, on the contrary, if so intend
ed, all should be made to comply
with it on fourth of July OF any other
time.
The amusements commenced about
three O'Clock in the afternoon, and
consisted of as great a variety of Iao-
ing contests as is usually given at
regular celebration, and certainly
furnished as much amusement to the
crowd. While many of our citizens
departed for other points-many to
Plymouth, and not a few to lone,
there were enough left at home to
furnish big crowd to witness the
amusements.
The winners of the various contests
we're as follows:
Donkey race, won by Johpny
FerenZl, So.
Potato race Lewis Love, S1.50;
second price, SOC, Leon Schwartz.
Girls race, won by Violet Love, 81.
Boxing match between John Della
hide and Dan Dragolovioh, called a
draw, 75c each.
Mems foot race-P. l.. CasslnelIi
and q. Eustis entered. hustis STUN
bled at critical point and thereby
lost ther race and the prize.
Not satisfied with the outcome the
friends of Eustis backed him for a
match with CassineIli for ten dollars
aside. This event created much
interest, and partisans backed their
tavorite with considerable money in
side bets. EustIs won.
Boxing match between Nat Simcicb
and Arthur Andrews, draw, 75c each
Drilling contest for boys, won by
John DeIabide and Virgilo Boro.
Drilling contest for men, won by
Mode Fortner and Dalporta.
Bicycle race-Eirst price 81, Arthur
Parker; second prize soc, Arthur
Andrews.
Several private matches we're arrang-
d, and furnished a fund of enjoy
ment for the crowd. p. l.. Cassinelli
and Frank Valvo bet $40 each on their
sprinting qualities. They proceeded
to decide the issue, and Valvo won.
CassinelIi was not yet satisfied, and
made another match with the victor
for like amount. This time Cassi-
neIli won. They concluded to let
the question of superiority stay right
there-each victor and vanquished.
Another footrace was gotten up
between R. L. Kerr and Frank Burgin
for $40, side, Kerr won by slender
margin.
A collection was taken up amount
ing to So, and a lot of firecIackers
purchased and suspended from a
string from the Globe hotel porch |
across the street, la Chinese fash
ion, and lighted. The din reminded |
one of the old fashioned celebrations
of Chinese New Year. After this |
breaking down of safeguards the
youngsters thought they had an equal
right TO set off fireworks, and they
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hours, roman candles, bombs, sky
rockets.
A drill by the members of Uniform
Rank K. of z. took place on Main
street in the evening, which was
witnessed by hundreds who lined the
street on either side This was
followed by grand ball in the even
ing in Loves hall, under the auspices
of the same organization. This drew
an immense crowd In spite Of the
fervid weather, the hall was packed
to uverfiowing. Dancing was kept up
till near daylight, and all who
participated unite in voting it a
pIeasurable affair.
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