The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-07-06
July FOURTH IN WONDER CITY
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paragus and sweet peas, with white
doves Of peace at the top, were some OF
the features of the car. AS the car
passed along, hundreds of beautiful
carnations were thrown out into the
crowd. The car of the First Internal
ional Bank was the most popular with
the small boys. Hundreds Of pennies
were thrown out and scores of small!
boys followed, many adding to their
spending money. Robt. B. Stacy-Judd
the architect, designed one of the very
prettiest cars in the parade. 1t repre-
sented a coy bungalow with vines
over the windows and doors. It was
a dream. The Shirley Grocery Co.
had five beautifully decorated cars all
in a string. Miss Ruth Ellison drove
one of the best decorated machines in
the parade. The Minot Auto Co.'S car
driven by Lewis Stearns was superb.y
decorated as was ]. A. Roell's Pullman
The Champlin Implement Co. had con-
verified a Studebaker into battleship
which fired shots as it proceeded down
the street. The w. R. C. of this city
was represented by half dozen cars
all beautifully decorated and the oc-
cupants wore high top hats of patriotic
colors. j. B. Reed, Dr.. G. F. Sweet, L.
M. Due, who carried the Veterans, Mr.
Bragg, C. F. Truax, H. A. King with
the Goddess of Liberty and Mrs. Jas
Roach furnished the cars that partici-
pated in the W. R. c. demonstration
Geo. State, manager of the Scofield
Implement Co., drove a small Shetland
pony to an express wagon, carrying a
DeLaval cream separator. Andrew ia
ccbson drove a decorated vehicle
drawn by four of his beautiful Shet-
land ponies. The Knights of Pythias
had very attractive car decorated in
the colors of the order, and carrying
the local officers of the lodge. Small
woods Grocery put out a dandy car
and the Campfire Girls had what was
considered one of the top notchers in
the parade. J. A. Roell pulled an i'm
mense float with Bull Tractor. Nine
ty-six small children, dressed in the
national colors, making beautiful liv-
ing flag, furnished one of the most
novel numbers of the entire parade.
Motor Cycle Parade
The Motorcycle parade was interest
ing. Ora Bacon with his Harley Day.
idson, won the first prize. Mr.. Bacon
was dressed as Uncle Sam and Miss
Columbia was riding in the side car.
A soldier was carried on the rear. Wal
ter Irving received second prize. Two
Indian motorcycles ridden by drivers
representing Indians, deserve special
mention.
Drum Corps
The drum corps, with Bert Young
playing the fife, Mr.. Germany the bass
drum and Howard Packer the snare
drum, all dressed in costumes of 1776,
played thruout the celebration and
added much to it.
The Town Crier.
R. T. Frost. dressed as a town crier
Of aye Olde Tyne" made a hit as he
paced up and down the streets and
events.
The Picnic
The main celebration was held at the
beautiful Riverside Park which never
appeared more attractive A commit
tee stood at the entrance of the park,
directing the drivers where they could
mhitch their teams. Autos were
parked in place set aside within the
grounds. Throughout the day chill
dren enjoyed the swings. Groups
gathered and spread their picnic din
ners on the grass. The band played
in the park auditorium. The various
refreshment stands did thriving
business. Crowds stood all day long
in front of the bear cage, and around
the. enclosure where the three elk
browsed. The rabbits and foxes in the
park came in for their share of atten-