The daily sentinel., 1907-09-25
v MODERN n,
NICA PAItADE, THE
RE OF THE SECOND
.HI1 MEGA CnIrNvTNr rtTD

AND MOST ATTRACTIVE LOCAL
PROCESSION THAT EVER MOVED
DOWN A STREET IN GRAND JUNG
TION.
In every sense OF the word the
parade was a success. 1t came up to
all expectations. 1t pleased the thous-
ands of people who watched it, it
called forth the highest praise and
commendation from all.
The day dawned in Grand Junction
with a sky shadowed over with clouds
| and the aspect of the weather was
| threatening. Many an anxious and
uneasy eye was turned edwards the
heavens and many a hope that no
rain would fall was expressed. How
ever everybody seemed to be hoping
for the best and at an early hour
crowds began to gather Oh the streets
and preparations for the forming of
the parade were under way. 1t had
been announced that $3.50 would be
the hour that the pageant would
move, but like all other parades the
Modern Woodmen parade was late
in starting. The corner of First
Street ard Colorado avenue had been
selected as the formation point and
all during the morning up till ten
O'Clock, gayly decorated vehicles,
huge floats. delegations of Woodmen,
marching clubs of labor organizations
could be seen moving III that direc-
tion.
Main street quickly took on most
strenuous appearance. On every
corner, along every block people
gathered by the hundreds, seeking
points of vantage to witness the
parade. 1t is estimated that not less
than 1000 people assembled along
Main Street between Second and
Sixth Streets to witness the passing
show Main Street has rarely ever
been so crowded in the city's history.
Windows and roofs of buildings were
filled with men, women and children.
Just few minutes before ten o'clock
the word was given and the great
possession began to move north from
Colorado avenue on First Street into
Main and then moved down Main
Street toward the east.
AS the head of the parade came
into sight of the thousands gathered
on Main Street cheers went up on
every hand and it was a royal
ovation that was rendered.
The streets were in excellent con-
dition for the march.
Chief of Police O'Neil and Special
Police officer Ramsey in pretty
light vehicle headed the liLe. Then
came o. l.. Miller, marshal of the
day. on horseback.
The Grand Junction Band, the best
musical organization in western Colo
rado. was next in line The boys
were on foot, dressed in their hand
some uniforms. They made a fire
showing and dispersed music of the
richest quality.
Head Consul A. r. Tablet, of Lin
coin, Neb., the highest officer of the
Modern Woodmen of America order
and the distinguished guest of honor,
was in the first carriage, accompanied
by his wife and several other ladies'.
A second carriage was occupied BY
Mayor Wehworth, l. n. Bunting, 70.
B. Lutes and other members of the
reception committee to Mr. Tablet. !
The next was a huge float on
which was a gigantic log, one of the
emblems of the order. bearing the
inscription, Modern Woodmen of
America, $4,000 strong"
The drill team of the Grand juno
tion camp NJ. w. A, was next In
line. The young men wore white
suits, carried handsome axes and
made a splendid showing.
Members of the lodge, over 100
strong, followed the team.
A most interesting and impressive
scene was pictured on a float that
came next. A woman, stopped and
worn from hard work, presumably
widow, was shaving over wash tub
while her little children were help
ing her. An inscription read, My
husband was not a Modern Wood ]
man" The lesson implied, that the
dead husband had failed to provide
| for his family ih case of death, i'm Z
pressed all. Following this was
float, showing a lady sitting In cozy
room. she and her little daughters
well dressed and happy. The inscrlp- /
tion read:-"My husband was
Modern Woddman." The moral ISL
evident This husband had provided
for his family.
An extremely beautiful hloat' dec
GRATED in white ard blue, with bow
er of flowers and plants overhead, |
was occupied by members OF the
Royal Nelghbors of America. the
auxiliary to the NJ. w. A. All of the
| ladies were dressed in white. II was
pretty picture, indeed.
The Fruita Modern Woodmen
band. in handsome uniforms of gray
and dispensing lively music, was
next. and was heartily cheered. The
Fruita Modern Woodmen team was
] a handsome company, each memDer
carrying an axe. About thirty other
members of the Fruita lodge were
in line next II
+astefulIy decorated floats was that
of Arbor Vita camp of Clifton. III
pictured the great principles OF thet
order caring for the sick, protect
ing the orphans and burying incl
| dead ~