The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-06-27
News Snapshots
Of the Week
Big time AT LAKE
lowell July 4

The Fourth Of July celebration at
Lake Lowell this year promises to be
the most successful in south
western Idaho. Manager Sebree
of the lake resort has completed
program on both land and water that
leaves not a dull moment during the
entire day. Aquatic contests, base
bail games, battle royal, dancing and
music by the Idaho State band are a
few of the interesting events to be
produced.
From present indications record
breaking crowd will attend and the
management Of the resort and the
Caldwell Traction company have al
ready made adequate preparation to
handle the crowd expiditiously. With
the arrival of additional rolling stock
from the east the traction company
will be able to handle 1000 jeojle an
hour. AT the lake pergolas are being
erected and when completed will at
ford ample shade with an unob-
structed view of the lake.
Considerable interest is manifested
in the log rolling contest, the first to
be held in this section. Inquiries
have been received from noted river
drivers from the Payette river and
other places stating that they will be
here to enter the contests. 1t is ex-
pected that at least 20 drivers will be
on hand, together with numerous
friends. Riyermen take keen delight
in testing their skill against worthy
opponents and the friendly rivalry
existing is intense. The struggle will
be full of thrills for the spectators.
Screamingly funny will be the bat
tie royal and the tub races. In the
former event 20 men are placed on a
large raft anchored about so feet off
shore and a free-for-all wrestling
match is engaged in. The man stay
ing on the raft is awarded the grand
prize. In the tub races the entrants
are placed in wooden tubs and are
compelled to propel their craft with
their hands. The frail craft are easily
overbalanced and generally the con-
testants finish the race in the water.
The resort management has paid
particular attention this year to the
FIRE works display and it will prove
one of the most interesting and beati'
tiful attractions. An aquatic display
in its entirety it will prove most in
teresting and pleasing to visitors
Among pieces of exceptional beau.
ty are the Diving Devils, Flying FISH
and Floating Fountains. There are
of course many others and it will
probably be the largest and most
complete in southern Idaho.
Among local boating enthusiasts
the three-mile triangular course sal
boat race is of absorbing interest
Three boats have entered OF equa
sailing ability and 1t will be a confess
of seamanship between The respective
shippers Skipper Cowden of the
good craft Windjammer is a strong
favorite at present.
Endurance feats are amply provid
cd for with the swimming and rowing
races. Races have been programmed
for men women and boys in differen
events.
Two base ball games are schedule,
one for the forenoon and one in tn,
afternoon. The fast aggregation
representing Deer Flat, Wilder
Pleasant Ridge and Peaceful Vale,
will be the contending teams. A sur,
enough article of base bali is playe,
by the boys and their games are full
OF interest for onlookers.
The large dancing and observation
pavilion will probably be used 70
the first time on the Fourth. The pa
vilion commands an unsurpasse,
view of the lake and is continual,
swept with cool, refreshing fresh wa
ter breezes, adding additional pleas
ure to the dancing.
Music will be furnished Afternoon
and evening by the excellent Idah
State band of Caldwell The ban
will be augmented for the occasio
and lovers of good music are assure
5 treat. The repertoire is-extensiv
< and all tastes are suited 1t is ais
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e recently purchased in Portland wi
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