Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-07-08
RAINS sPoILs WEDNESDAYS PRO
GRAM-BUCKING CONTEST FIN
AIS PULLED OFF LAST DAY
GOOD TIME FOR EVERYBODY.

GOOD crowds ana spienulus Wedther
conditions the first two days of the
celebration had much to do with the
good time enjoyed by all. Automobiles
brought in great many from neighbor-
ing towns and the crowd gatherel
early. The rain which commenced
Tuesday evening and continued We'd
nesday forenoon spoiled the last day 8
celebration and disappointed many who
were planning for a big time the last
day. The 1irst days program COM
menced with the parade at 10 O'Clock,
the splendid Denver band leading the
procession and next in line being the
car of the Queen of the carnival, Miss
Addie Behean of White Bird, together
with her maids of honor, Miss Edna Nc
Donald and Miss Marion Leonard. Next
in line came the automobiles of which
there were large number and follow
ing them were the driving teams, horse
back riders and other participants.
Among the prize winners of the first
day were Mrs. Monte jarrett who re-
ceived first award as the best lady
rider, Miss Annie Behean taking Sc
cond. Carl Schrom was the first
choice as best gentleman rider and Fred
Hunt was awarded second. John Cal
Ian received first prize for the best
decorated auto, Mr.. Wendorff taking
%ba ~
of the first prize for the best driving
team.
The parade moved to Hall grove
where John P. Eimers acting in behalf
of the MAYOR crowned the queen of the
carnival, Miss Addie Behean. w. w.
Brown acted as master of ceremonies.
Following the crowning of the queen
three patriotic airs were sung by the
chorus, the audience joining in on the
last song, America. Preceding the
oration, Rev. H. E. Bush gave the in
vocation and Mr. Brown then introduc.
ed the speaker of the day, Reverend
4.obert Edward Gornall. In his address
the speaker dwelt upon the necessity
of greater and better citizenship and
it proved to be masterpiece OF
thought, everyone pronouncing 1t al
splendid. Although the out of doors
speaking required the speaker to strair
his voice to be heard on the outskirts
of the audience, yet the splendid atten
ton given to the address made thu
task easier. Following the grafton Mis-
Mayme Long read the declaration O
independence.
In the afternoon those who cared TO
base ball went to the ball park and say
the game bewteen Kamiah and Nez
perce and after the ball game the mino
sports on Main street drew large nun
ber of spectators.
Awards In the Races.
The races that were held after th
ball game on Monday was an even
that every one liked. The first rae
was 100 yards for purse of $3.50, wo
by Ralph Brockman who received Q
his share $500, Dutch Kabot comm
in a close second and was awarde
$3.50. The fifty yard race was ne,
on the program for boys l6 or unde
In this race Dutch Kabot took fir
money which was $3.50 and Geo. Tod
arrived in time for second place, $l.t
being second money. In the girls RAJ
for fifty yards Jessie Keller took fir
money of $3.50 and Bessie Pollin r
ceived 81 for second. The fat man
race was the real feature of the rae
in which G. w. Emick crossed the tai
first about inches ahead of Ed. NJ
son. the latter was eliminated, ho'
ever, being under weight and the mon
went to I. E. Zuver who was thin
The prizes were $500 first and ST..
second The relay race was the la
event of the day was won by Jol
Long, Kabot and Mae Leonard. I
other team was made up of Gilbe
Ralph Broekman and Ivan Brockms
There was another team to start but
didn It cross the tape. The money "
$500 and $3.50. DR.. Frank Wood 81
ervised the races.
In the evening the dance at Schn
deka's hall drew large number a
completed a splendid days celebrate
many remaining in town for Tuesday
Tuesdays Celebration.
A still larger crowd than that
Mondays gathered on Tuesday VIII
was pioneers day and Immediately
ter the parade which proceeded
Halls grove, the program arranged '