The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-07-24

hle feast Ol 6oou ehin6o ioi Ine pun
liz Many of the worlds champions |
IN the various lines of wild vest
soats have already been engaged for
the occasion, and the signing of the
contracts Is pending with others. The
famous Baldwins, Tillie, the unex
called woman buckaroo, and Johnnie,
the noted trick and Roman rider;
tho popular Scale brothers, who con
tinued to win laurels throughout the
entire circuit last year, growing in
favor with each exhibition; Tex Nc
Ieod whose name needs only to be
mentioned to win wild applause, and
many others, mention of whose names
at this time is not permissible.
As the time for this great event
approaches the management Is find
,nr new talent in all parts of the
country interested, and it is practical
" certain that Border Days will offer
this year the feature of all features,
the only living lady rider of bucking
bulls. Formal announcement of this
star attraction has not yet been made
hut 1t is known that this champion
Of champions will appear at Border
DAYS this season and arrangements
are now under way for her to con-
tend for the big $4,000 prize in
open competition against the worlds
greatest riders, the final arrangements
to be concluded within the next few
days. This event will prove the big
feature of the great celebration and
will draw thousands of people from
all parts of the country, as it is the
first public exhibition of it's kind and
the most thrilling spectacle ever of
fered In a frontier show.
Double daily train service both
ways has been assured by Superin-
tendent Finch of the Camas Prairie
railroad.
Three big bands will furnish good
music with the probability of two
more yet to be heard from.
Secretary Meader and General Man,
ager Doc Denny are in daily receipt
Of inquiries from all parts of the
country regarding accommodations
and record breaking crowd is
certainty. 1t only remains for the
weather man to do his part to make
this years Border Days celebration al
o aston that will be long remember
ed as Grangeville's greatest event.
Bob Johnson, secretary-treasurer o
Frontier Days at Walla Walla, wa'
In the city last week ip consultation
with Doc Denny, the local manager
In regard to the big relay race to b.
pulled off from Grangeville to Wall;
Walla during our show. Secretar'
Johnson frankly stated that there wa
no question but Border Days was tn
ranking western show of the day, an
that his people would be willing t
put up goodly sum in cash If on
prestige and good name with the ou'
side public could be transferred I
their town. This admission is nc
only flattering to Border Days bu
was most generous and friendly o
the part of Mr.. Johnson.
H. G. Thompson, travelling freigf
and passenger agent of the Chicag
Burlington, and the Spokane, Por
land and Seattle, known as the Mort
Bank road, was In the city Monda
70 look over the situation. He said
Your citizens here cannot concelV
Of the wide scope of advertising yot
Border Days show is getting on To
outside; it extends from coast
coast, and the comments are invari
Oily OF the most favorable kind. b
yond question Border Days is takir
tne lead Of all similar attractions tn
year, and your little city will
swamped with the large attendant
Oh spectators unless the citizens ava
en- to the situation and make eve1
preparation possible to meet the q
mand which will be made on the
hospitality. Such steps should n
De delayed a moment, for If l a
not greatly mistaken you will ha
al or more than you can accompn
u caring for the crowds, even
every effort is put forth to that en-
am prepared to promise fare a.
= tnird rate over all our lines, a.
am right now taking up the matt
VI running special trains to your sh
,or the accommodation of the Nc
IW 1na visitors. and others may be
On from the other direction also.