The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-07-07
MANY CELEBRATIONS
Nations Birthday Honored in Safe
and Sane Way.

ideal ana there was pleasure for all
in abundance, yet there was no spe-
cial demonstration and no stated pro-
gram other than the band concerts in
the park, afternoon and evening. The
music brought out good showing of
the people who had remained home
during the day and they possibly went
to the park because the band was
playing, but 1t Is hardly possible they
heard the music. Most of the people
in the park were engaged in shooting
firecrackers and other noise produc-
ers, and those who were not could
not hear the music for the road of the
explosives. The bormbardment of the
cannon crackers began with the early
morning, in fact "desultory firing"
was heard along Sunday evening. The
number of shots gradually increased
until midnight or little thereafter,
when the echoes were awakened on
all sides of town. BY five o'clock, in
the morning every small boy with his
big crackers was on the firing line
and the action was fairly inaugurated.
No more sleep for the weary. Break
fast was matter of small conse-
quence and the ceaseless fire was
maintained during the noon hour.
The engagement lasted through the
afternoon and into the evening, when
the rockets and the candles blazed
forth and variety of new creations
of the pyrotechnic creations were set
off. The crackers were still busy at
midnight.
Practically every business house
and every Office in the city was clos
ed for the day. The picture shows
did good business, however, and
soda and cream stands, the cigar
stores, restaurants and the fireworks
shops claimed a part of the trade of
the day. ,,... Vs..
The Country Club had a special pro-
gram for its members and a large
number availed themselves of the op-
portunity of a days outing. There
were tennis and golf contests and a
number of winnings in the several
events were recorded. Supper was
served in the evening and the social
side of the day was duly enjoyed. -
The home of Will Ramsay, corner
Eleventh avenue and South f street,
was the scene of big family gather
ing and the day spent in an enjoyable
way with big dinner and variety
of amusements. There was ball
game and other games and then when
the shades of evening were lengthen-
ing lunch was served and the guests
took their departure, voting the day
a big success. About forty of the
of the Ramsay families and
near friends participated in the cele-
bration.
The Oskaloosa Elks gave pleasure to
a host of people in the evening by
handsome display of fireworks from
the top of the new veranda, which
made an excellent place for the firing
Of the rockets and candles and other
pieces. The show lasted several
hours and was watched with much
interest by hosts of people in all
parts of town. "
Numerous family picnics were
along the banks of the Des Moines |
ind Skunk rivers and almost every |
grove of the county was the scene OF
jome family gathering.
A lively bunch of folks at the |
boarding house, No. 115 Third |
venue West, made things lively day |
md evening with a program of fire
works and fun that was enjoyed by |
he neighbors as well as by the par
icipants.
At Givin.
The WEIGH people of the Givin
INDUCED in an old-fash.
oned time with the gathering of
leighbors and friends and a goodIy
:rowd of the Oskaloosa folk. There
vas a big dinner. with every delicacy
# the season and then came a pro
ram of song and talks. Jenkin
reese, of Oskaloosa, was the orator
# the day and the way in which he
Ieported himself was a credit to the
occasion. Several hundred people
njoyed the program and the day.
At Green Ridge.
The Fourth Of July celebration al
Ireen Ridge was great success. The
rowd numbered over 500 and every
'ody had good time. The celebra-
ion was held In a spacious and
hady grove and w. s. Kenworthy.
4 oskaloosa. made a fine speech that
vas received with great enthusiasm,
he lessons of patriotism were pre-
ented in new light by the speaker
nd the sentiments expressed will
cave lasting impression on all who
card them. In the evening a fine
isplay OF fireworks was presented
nd everybody voted TO have the
Thole program repeated next year.
At Beacon. /
The Sunday schools OF Garfield
ownslip held picnic Monday, july |
til at the Frank Harbour grove south
i Beacon. About 500 were presen;
nd the affair proved to be the lsrgesi |
d the history Of the township SUNDAY
chools A delegation from eyer, |
ohool in the township was sent
hitch made the attendance very large
dinners we're brought In baskets anf |