The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1910-06-02
PROGRAM FOR
4TH OUTLINED
Patriotism and Fun Win Rule
the Town Parade
a Feature.
Let the eagle scream.

This phrase, time-honored and pow
der burnt, is employed to acquaint
the reader with the fact that this
article pertains strictly to the mon
ster patriotic celebration which win
occur on July 4th and 5th.
And if past celebrations have been
the occasion for a scream from the
eagle, the old bird viii fairly screech
in Grangeville this year Everything
is assured-or as near as can be at
this early date. What isn't assured
is being attended to by the COM
mittee in charge and there will be
nothing overlooked. The event is go
ing to be the greatest ever because
there is more public interest mani
tested than ever before The people
are yearning for one good time and
the men in charge of the celebration
have resolved that they shall have
it. Entertainment for a mammoth
crowd viii be provided and the pro
gram will be both varied and exten-
sive. You'll miss a real celebration
if you're not in town. It's Grange
yille's treat
Here are some of the details of
the program as outlined:
A parade that will rival the ad-
vance reports of Halley's comet in
splendor and be funny and ridiculous
enough to tickle a tombstone. It's
to be the big opening feature of TIE
celebration
Base ball, the national game, and
one that always pleases the masses.
win be fast and plenty. The first
game occurs on the afternoon of July
Bird between the Watson team of
Lewiston and Grangeville and in the
breezy vernacular of the bleacherite,
Believe Me, it Will be Some Game"
The schedule of games for the 4th
and 5th has not yet been arranged
but no money will be spared TO bring
the fastest teams in the country here
for slaughter.
Then there win be athletics for
prizes at the ball park and also buck
ing bronche contests. The commit
tees in charge of these events re-
port good success.
The shooting tournament at the
gun club grounds will furnish inter
est for all who attend it.
Races and contests on Main street
between the several teams of the To-
cal fire department will be closely
contested and exciting in the ex-
treme.
And listen! There is to be a public
wedding. the details of which, of
course, are not to be divulged until a
few days prior to the celebration.
A display of fireworks, not exten-
sive but well selected, will explode
heavenward on the evening of the
4th to give a true patriotic phase to
the event.
c. T. Mcdonald will be president of
the day and Cyrus Overman, marshal
Miss Laura Lanningham viii read the
Declaration of Independence and
vocal music at the morning program
on the 4th will be provided by a male
quartet. The orator of the day has
not yet been announced. The pro
gram will be given at Halls grove
and the races and contests on Main
street and at the ball park.
An excursion will be run from
Lewiston and great crowd from the
Snake river city is expected. i
Music will be furnished by the
Bingville Horn Band and probably the
Charleston band of 25 pieces.
In the evening a Firemen's ball and
other attractions will entertain the
crowds.
1t is the plan now to arrange for a
masked carnival from o'clock until |
on the evening of the 5th and close |
the big event with thousand hur- |
rahs and shouts. Some interesting /
sidelights pertaining to this feature
VIII be brought to light in a few
days TIN be a humdinger,
An invitation is extended to every
man, woman and child in north Idaho