Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09


notify the bank relinquishing our
claim upon said money.
Yours very truly,
Barnes Western Theatrical Exchange
Per f. Nj. Barnes.
In spite of the above explanation
the people who had come here from
surrounding country largely to see the
airship ascension, returned to their
homes greatly disappointed. Other
than this disappointment the day was
entertaining and pleasant. The fol-
lowing events took place.
The city band played all day long,
first on one side of the river and then
the other announcing each event dur
ing the day. They paraded the main
streets and attracted the crowds from
one event to another on the program
in the order published.
Ats O'Clock in the morning of the
Fourth cannon and fire crackers of all
sizes were discharged announcing the
opening part of the days program.
This was carried on all day in spite of
the rain. The young and old people
paraded the streets discharging fire
crackers and torpedoes and throwing
confetti right and left. There was
very little evidences of intoxication.
Everybody was good natured and ap-
peared to make the most of the day.
No quarrels took place and no arrests
were made except one.
The base ball game which took
place on the Athletic school grounds
between the local team and Fond du
Lac nine resulted in score of 9 to l
in favor of the Rapids. The game
was pretty much one sided and did
not create much enthusiasm. The
game in the afternoon was attended
by the largest crowd of spectators
ever on the grounds to witness base
ball game. The score was IL to in
favor of the local team. This game
like the first one was too easily won
and little interest manifested. The
Sunday afternoon game between the
same teams was better as the score
being 2 and in favor of Grand
Rapids. The receipts we're large and
satisfactory.
At 1880 a. m. the bicycle races took
place on the west side starting in
front of Sam Church S drug store riding
out to N. III. Robinson's farm and
back. There were four entries and
they came in as follows: Tim Lemley,
first; Willie Damon, second; Frank
| Henry, third and A. L. Putnam,
| fourth. Prizes awarded S., So and 81,
In the creased pig race held on the
west side opposite the Dixon hotel
and in which a great many youngsters
participated, Max Zemrow was the
lucky boy to catch the pig, and OF
course claimed ownership as pei
agreement.
In the boys pie eating contest held
at the east side band stand Will Cum
mings won out as champion boy pie
eater.
J. Ernest Oberbeck was the successful
contestant in the boys foot race out OF
eight or ten who entered.
Bert Kinister carried off first money
in the mems foot race without very
much trouble.
| An exhibition of the Fire Company's
fire run was given by both East and
/ West side companies in which they
i both received compliments for eff
cheney.
i A fine display of fire works was dis
charged at nine O'Clock from William /
Island below the bridge.
The Paper Makers dance at the
Grand Opera house was a great socia
and financial success. They sold two
hundred and twenty-five tickets anC
1 everybody reports a delightful time
/ The decorations of the hall wer,
beautiful and were in charge of Viii
Pouse, who is entitled to great credit
for the excellent taste he displayed il
arranging the bunting, flags, flower
and evergreens. The music Furnished
by Prof Bliss full orchestra wa.
never better and they received man,
compliments during the evening ant
since. The members of the Pape
Makers association, who had thi
dance in charge are receiving man,
compliments for excellent manner il
which all the details were carried out
They have established a favorable
reputation with the dancing publi
and hereafter they will always be en-
corraged by large patronage.