Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-05


the memories of the people who wit
messed it. Every business house and
many residences were decorated pro-
fusely. One of the most noted, and
which excited very favorable COM
ment, was the residence Of Tom Ken
dali, with bunting from the low-cov-
cred roof stretching to the balustrade
and the trees in front of the resi-
dence illuminated with Japanese lam
terms.
Another thing to the great credit
of Tonopah was that not an accident
nor an incident calling for police in
reference marred the day. Express
sions on all sides were heard in COM
mendation of the celebration.
The parade called for loud ap-
plause from the vast throngs which
crowded the streets. The day was a
beautiful one in the extreme, light
breeze from the north cooling the at
mosphere trifle. 1t was IL o'clock
when Sheriff Owens, acting as grand
marshal, turned the corner of
Brougher and started up Main
street. He was mounted on fine
bay horse and wore as a uniform
white shirt and white duck trou
sers with black riding boots and a
sash of the national colors. Next in
line came platoon of mounted po-
lice, followed by the Tonopah Brass
Band, which presented handsome
appearance in their uniforms. Then
came the Veterans of the Civil and
Spanish-American wars Jim Butler,
honorary president of the day, occu-
pied carriage with p. e. Keeler, or
ator of the day. The float of the God
dess of Liberty, which was really a
work of art, drawn by four big black
horses, came next. The float was
canopied at the back. The Goddess,
Miss Florence Gilbert, dressed in a
Grecian gown of white, present a
most charming appearance. At her
side was shield with the word lib
erty,' while her head was covered
with gold liberty cap. The Misses
Florence Mcneil and Irene Bales
garbed in white, occupied positi ~
on either side of the Goddess as he.
attendants. Next in line was a hug;
float bearing the school childrai
With their bright young faces anf
garments of white, with gold shields
and silver crowns, they looked vert
table cherubs On the line of marc:
the youngsters sang patriotic song
in unison. 1t required ten horses tt
pull this float, and the driving wa
the most skilful horsemanship eve
witnessed in Tonopah. The next il
line came the Independent Order c
Odd Fellows wearing their regalia
The Dramatic Order of Knights o
Khorassan presented most gorge
GUS appearance. CARRIED in tn !, eos
tune of the Arabs, with red tnnics
yellow shirts and blue sashes. an
with multi-colored turbans, the
were distinctive feature of the pre-
cession. At the head of the order
Dr. Kings little so:. dressed II :h
same fantastic c2sti me, occni,ie
Sc, an chair, with scs borne on tn
shoulders of for ., the Knigl.i
The Miners Union followei wit
a large turnout, and with Presider
Smith at the head, presented a mas
nificent appearance. Then followe
McKim's oat, artistically decorated
and in turn came q number of sma
boys, garbed in Uncle Sans sui
y and each bearing banner stain
e that they represented hearts. tt
d Eagles float, composed of red, whi
Is and blue, received much applaus
% Cuddy & Stock had an attracti'
It float decorated with the stock
"a trade. The Servian Society in T
N gala followed with full ranks Sc
N eral members of the horribles we
II on the Elks' foat. and they create
+ much amusement along the line
a march by their singing and music
~ specialties. The Lothrop-Davis flo
~ followed and was much admired.
III The fire wagon. splck and spa
~ took the honors of the parade al
'p was followed by the hook and ladd
In drawn by members of the volunte
department. each attired in +
shirts and white duck trousers. T
float of the Union Drug Store, dra'