The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1909-07-06
CELEBRATION YESTERDAY
WAS A SPLENDID SUCCESS
The Big Program Was Pulled Off Promptly Everything
Moving with Clock Work Precision.-"Best Cele-
Nv bration in History of Bemidji.''

represented human flag and made
avery pretty effect. ~ ...s-s
There were several other floats in
the parade as we'll as a splendid
lot of comical "get-ups." The par
ade ended in the city park, where
speakers stand had been erected.
P. ]. Russell acted as chairman of
the exercises and after rapping for
order called upon Rev. J. H. Denis
ton, who gave splendid prayer.
Mr.. Russell, in few witty and
well-chosen words, introduced the
Hon. F. J. McPartlin of International
Falls, the orator of the day.
| Mr.. McPartlin expressed his
pleasure at being able to address
the people of Bemidji and went on
to tell of the development of north
ern Minnesota, saying, while our
southern constituency is gathering
the withered foliage of an over
ripened existance, we are rich in
natures gifts which, as yet, have
not reached the zenith of their de-
velopement."
In the heart of Gods green
nature, such as we find in this por-
ton of the state, patriotism is
instilled in the heart of every inhabi-
tant."
The speaker told of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence in
1776 and extolled the patriotism
formed at that time. Continuing,
Mr.. McPartlin said, Unless our
patriotism is increased in fidelity on
occasions such as this, this celebra-
ton is mockery of the awful sacri-
fees made by our forefathers."
The orator of the day exhorted
the people to direct their ballots at
the elections as the pioneers directed
their bullets-to perpetuate the
nation, and in conclusion said, We
are the pioneers of a part of the
country which is destined to become
the treasury-box of the nation. As
patriotic inhabitants of a country so
richly endowed by nature, it is our
duty to furnish the energy to
deveIope the richest portion of the
North Star state."
Mr.. McPartlin was heartily con-
graduated on his eloquent and
.. extremely patriotic address.
Two horse races were pulled off
Immediately after the exercises and
the remainder of the program was
run exactly on time, everything
moving like clockwork, showing that
those who had the celebration in
charge understood their business
and saw to it that nothing Jagged.
The following is list of the win
ners of prizes and purses in the
various contests:
Parade-Best float, Mrs. Gamble,
first; Mrs. Wright, second; most
comical representation, Irwin Chad
wick. first; Roy Moberg, second; best
four-horse team, Tom Smart; best
driving team, George Lucas, first; H.
| A. Ha nson, second; best appearing
single driver, Frank Pogue, first;
George Kreatz, second; largest mum.
bee in line, Company K; special
| prize for the best appearance, Benz
idji Fire Department.
II Races-Pony race, A. T. Whee
lock, first; George Cochran. second
100-yard. foot race, F. Summers
first; Ray Dennis, second; potato
race, Ellis Meeks, first; Kirk Carter
second; sack race, Eddie Ripple
first; Perry Haling, second; fat men:
race, Joe Markham, first; A. Otto
second; ladies' race, Mrs. Dansrude
first; Edna Irish, second.
I
| Tug-of-war-Tim Quinn's team
/ Ewon the purse of $24. .-...-.-
Ray Dennis, assisted by Earl Cell
gave an exhibition of hose-couplin,
just prior to the ball game. Th'
first attempt was fuke, but on tn.
second trial Dennis made the coup
ling in four seconds fiat, which
, very fast time.
Bemidji won the baseball gam
yesterday by score of 10 to 8, il
) a listless game that was filled wit
J errors, alternating with good play
that made the exhibition only fai
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