The Glasgow courier., 1916-07-07
JULY FOURTH
WAS BIG DAY
Many Towns Fittingly Celebrate
National Birthday.
BIG CROWDS EVERYWHERE
Glasgow People Attend Opheim,
Nashua and Tampico Celebrations.
Glad Hand Everywhere.

Independence Day was observed in
real old fashioned patriotic displays
at Nashua, Opheim, Hinsdale and
Tampico, as we'll as by large num-
ber of picnic parties at various
places on the Milk River.
There was greater display of
more enthusiastic regard for this
birthday of the great nation than has
been witnessed for many years, and
it can be attributed no doubt, to the
present stand of the United States in
the Mexican affair. Patriotism was
on tap and it flowed without reserve
from every group of picnicers and ev-
cry gathering in all the towns Of VAL
ley County where formal speeches
were made The tone Of all remarks
was of loyalty to the Red, White and
Blue, the Declaration of independence
was emphatically supported, and
Uncle Sam lauded to the skies.
Opheim pulled off a duplication of
the big events of two years ago, 60
ing even better this year thar before;
and with speeches, races, base ball
games and other sports, intermingled
during the entire day, kept every one
on the jump without an idle moment.
Hon. Tom Coleman mounted on his
famous black charger, acted as Mar
shall of the day and his smiling coun-
tenance was everywhere noticeable,
keeping the events of the day pro-
crossing without hitch. He is a
man peculiarly adapted for the posi-
ton, and Opheim is lucky to have en-
gagged his services.
The glad hand of welcome was evil
denced by the banner spread over
Main Street bearing the legend "Op-
helm is Yours" To show it was a
true legend, every resident of that
hustling little city was out to see
that all visitors had the best time
ever.
E. w. Burke, acted as chairman to
introduce the speakers. DR.. Mark ID.
Hoyt spoke for the Glasgow CONNER
cial Club and the Valley County Fair
Association He extended to the
North Country, hearty invitation to
be in Glasgow when the big fair is on
in September. He was followed by
Judge F. N. Utter who made very
patriotic address in which he spoke of
the wonderful faith in this nation dis
played by it's citizens, lauded the
great men who helped create it anc
inspired the present generation to up.
hold this great nation of life and lib
erty as it has been supported in the
past.
Following the speeches, Baylor anc
Kincaid, Cam, played game of base
ball which was won by the Canadian:
IA to II. 1t was an exciting game
and was followed with interest b!
a large crowd. The big game of tn
day was then played between Glas
gov and Opheim. This was car
ried off by the County Seat team in ;
fast game, full of real inside base
ball. 1t was anybody's game up un
til the last man was out in the ninth
and kept those in attendance on thei
toes every minute. Spaulding pitch
ed a great game, Hurry caught in hi
usual excellent manner and ever,
player displayed excellent ability. l
was a game well worth seeing.
About thirty cars from Glasgow
ioined in the celebration at Ophein
and everyone came home, tired, dust
and happy.
A big delegation from Glasgo,
went to Nashua to help that tow
make the Fourth a success and
proved one of the very best. Speeche
and sports occupied the day and ev
ery one reported a real good tim'
The Nashua people had planned fit
tingly to observe the nations birth
day and the events were staged
real lively fashion.
At Tampico, the famers had erecte
a big pavilion where the days pre-
program was carried out with gres
enthusiasm. Speeches followed b
sporting events occupied the day, fir
ishing off with a jolly dance in tn
evening. There were many OF Gla'
COWS citizens here too and the
praise of the good time offered
nroof that it was all that could
desired.
The day was clear and warm wit
a cool breeze blowing, just the kir
of day for everyone to get out ar
,hrota tO their hearts DESIRE