East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-05

With beautiful weather and a crowd
that was all that could be desired, the
Fourth passed off in Pendleton yes
terday with the success that usually
attends a celebration here. From
carly morning until midnight there
was a continual round of pleasure,
and as is always the case much of
the fun was provided by the crow.f
itself
The parade was started shortly be-
fore IL o'clock and as it passed
through the business section of the
city the various features we're cheer
ed by thousands of people who lined
the walks or were stationed in the
windows of two-story buildings. At
the head of the parade rode T. b.
Gurdane, marshal of the day. and i'm
mediately behind him came the bri-
gade of lady riders, 13 in number,
and all looking beautiful. The 14th
cavalry band OF Walla Walla came
next and their participation in the
parade and their playing during the
day added much to the success of the
occasion.
To describe all of the features of
the procession and give proper credit
to each is impossible here. The In
dams, whom many did not expect to
see. knowing the dilatory habits of
the redmen, were present in their war
paraphernalia and were the most
spectacular features of the parade.
However, they failed to dance at the
pavilion, as had been announced.
The liberty car carrying the Cod
dess of Liberty, Miss Pauline Jones'
and her 80 attendants, representing
the different states, was a beautiful
sight. The car was escorted by the
members OF the Woodmen degree
team who walked at the horses
heads and by company L, third regi-
ment, o. n. c., which marched i'm
mediately behind the car. The COM
pany was under the command of Cap
tain NJ. S. Kern and while passing
down Main street marched in column
OF platoons from which formation it |
swung into column of squads |
Though many of the men were unable !
to be In the parade owing to the fact |
that the stores remained open until |
noon the company made a creditable |
showing. nevertheless, and received |
many compliments.
Following the guardsmen came the !
decorated rigs and though not very
numerous many of them showed
much skill and taste on the part of
the owners. Mrs. William Kennedy
was awarded first prize, while Joe
Ell took second honors.
The business floats were distinc-
live feature of the procession and
,dded much to the interest. Floats
representing the Peoples Warehouse,
VI. A. RAIDER, Gray Bros, Teutsch De-
)artment store, w. A. Crank, the Pen
ileton Creamery, John Nissen & Son.,
he Pottlatch Lumber company and
he Chinese of the city, were in the
,arade. All of them were character
site of the establishments they rep
'esented and appeared well. First
,rize was given to the Peoples Ware
rouse. upon which float rode four
# the young salesladies of the store.
They We're Miss Nell whittemore,
irs. Ethel Daley, Miss Tella Keupler,
diss Pauline Morris and little Grace
Knight. The young ladies are among
he most beautiful in the city and they
Idorned the car in manner that
vas charming
The Crank float was given second
'rize by the judges while that repre-
enting the RAIDER furniture store re-
eived third prize.
Following the floats come the bri-
'ade of rough riders, 80 in number,
nd including those who were to ride
the broncho riding tournament In
he afternoon.
The Eagles band was also in the
'arade and during the march shared
,onors with the Walla walla musi- !
,ians. ,
Another good feature of the parade ,
vas the line of decorated autos. +;
hose in line were William Temple,
Walter Mccormack, DR.. T. NJ. Hen
erson and w. L. Thompson. Mr.. {
'emple was awarded the prize for {
aving the best decorated machine. '
'hile the second fell to Walter Nc
w. l.. Thompsons auto
vas filled with little children and I
vas one of the most interesting in
he parade though 1t was awarded no S
rize.
Many nicely decorated bicycles were {
lso In the procession and six prizes
'ere awarded, three to boys and three I
o girls. Eugene Lyman, Roy Fur '
ish and Dolos Sloan were given the 1
'oys' prizes, while Clare Raley, Mil
red Berkeley and Mary Johns re-
eived the girls prizes.