Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-07-06
MART|NSbURG HAS
QUIET CELEBRATION
or THE NATAL DAY
Many People Visit Other pIaces--Bia
Athletic Event BY Y. Nj. c, A.
Grand Success.

Martinsburg celebrated very quiet
Fourth yesterday, and from all points
| II was very sane one. There was
noticeable absence OF the toy can
noon and the giant firecracker, hut In
their places there was that reso.uta-
ness to observe the day IN manner
that would reflect credit upon the city.
Many OF the citizens visited other
cities and towns, and spent the day
enjoying the celebrations prepared by
the people, Those who remaneded
at home assembled on South Maple
avenue opposite the postoiiice and
watched the athletes show their Prov
ess.
The big athletic event arranged BY
the Y. NJ. c. A.. was success as
far as II was possible TO carry the pro-
gram, but the heavy rain shortly after
o'clock stopped the proceedings. but
the program will be concluded Mon
day evening, beginning promptly ct
o'clock at the same place.
AT 2 o'clock IN the afternoon more
than Ave hundred people had assem-
bIed to witness the athletic events.
Those who were TO participate were
ON hand. and the officials were ready
for duty. The officials were John
Bateman. liner: DR. II. 8. Gordon. q.
M Bowers. Jr., and DIR. i. D. Cham
berlain. Judges: A, Zimmerman, Jr.,
scorer, and w. q. Barker, starter.
The first event was the flfty yard
dash. 1'his race was well filled and
proved very exciting. Allen Elnmert
won first prize, the second went to Il.
w. Peery. and w. Ramsey was third.
First prize, college picture valued at
$3.50. and the second 3 pairs Of silk
hose, valued at $500. Time 9 1,6 sec-
onds.
The two mile run perhaps created
more excitement than any other ev-
emit Of the day. Howard Mason. Ber-
nard Geriing and D. Thornburg start
ed In this race. but it was soon seen
that Mason would be the winner. lie
covered the distance In 1858, and won
a $5 suitcase. Gerling finished second
and took as his prize a 81 razor.
The third event was the 40-yard
dash for girls. Quite a number quail
fed, but first honor went to M. Gar
rett, pair of SO shoes; second prize to
Miss Lucille Henshaw, s1.50 waist. and
the third to Miss Eleanor Dorm, 81
pair of silk hose. Time 3-5 seconds.
The one-quarter mile dash was one
of the best events of the afternoon. In
a very exciting finish w. Ramsey was
given first prize and Il. Dockeney sec
ond prize. The prizes consisted OF
$3.50 umbrella. and $1.25 picture. Time
IS seconds.
The fifty yard dash (for boys under
16) while not fast, was full of interest
and excitement. A number of lads
lined up to hear the pistol shot, and
when once away every one struggled
hard to lead. The judges awarded
first prize to Thomas Larkin, who
made the distance In "a seconds. G.
Grubbs was second and X. Dutrow
third. The prizes were $3.50 hat, 81
membership and third books valued at
81.
The most interesting event of the
day was the bag race for boys. Seven
lads responded to the call, and the
way they covered the distance created
much amusement. r. Graichen was
given first prize. Turkish towels, val
ued at 81. The second prize. 75-cent
pair OF running shoes went to A. Nc
Keefer, and the third 75-cent knife
to q. Hollida. Time 6 3-5 seconds
The last event of the day was 100
yard dash. This race was filled with
the best runners who had participa-
ted in former ones. and was very in
teresting. Allen Emmert and W. Ram
sey tied for first place, and they will
likely run it over. The prizes offered
were silk shirt valued at 81 and a
81 panama hat.
AS formerly stated the program will
be finished Monday evening The three
events are the mile dash, high jump
and tug of war
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