The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-09
WATER SPORTS
KATO FOLKS HAD FINE TIME
IN FALRMONT
WELL RECEIVED IN CITY
Put Away Dull Care and Bust
ness Worry; Gaiety Reigned
Supreme

Spirit and pep were the predomi-
mating features on the special train
which took Mankato merrymakers to
Fairmont yesterday morning, and the
dark, dull clouds did not dull the en-
thusiasm Of the gathering. The train.
consisting Of six coached, was pack
cd with those who were to attend the
opening day of the Water Sports
carnival at Fairmont. The first day
was Mankato day. Noise makers. in
tho form of rattles and carnival horns
were distributed and the passengers
used these to the best advantage.
The first stop made by the special
was at Madelia, where a parade, lod
by Captain Ivan Bowen, followed by
the Sandon band. Roy Allison, mar
shall of the day, Elks. lodge and the
Mankato enthusiasts, marched through
the streets. A slowly falling rain did
not dampen the spirits OF the crowd. A
pretty feature OF the parade was Il
group of six girls, dressed in white
and carrying the Elks' banner. Taose
i'll the party were the Misses Boneta
Johnson. Lillian Nicholson, He:en
McDermott, Marie Otto, Leah aud
Eloise Taylor.
Lewisviile, the second stop, well
coined the visitors in a most cordial
manner. The band was at the sta
ton to meet the arrivals, and when
the train came into the depot they
rendered several excellent solos.
Some of the stores were closed, and
great many Of the places of bust
ness had been decorated for the &C.
a
ed to the visitors.
Truman was the third and last stop
of the train before the arrival at
Fairmont, and at this place parade
was held.
Whistles blew and bells rang upon
the arrival Of the train at Fairmont,
the destination of Mankatoites. The
streets were thronged with people
who had been awaiting the arrival of
the special for, some time. The Fair
mont band was present and played
several delightful numbers
Welcome Was Extended.
Paul Cooper, county attorney of
Martin county. gave the address of
welcome, in which he stated that the
city was turned over to the visitors.
and he hoped that all who had come
would enjoy the day. rs
Attorney Coopers address was re-
ssponded to by w. A. Streator of Man
kato. Mr. Streator thanked the off
Gals for the privileges that were to
be granted to the visitors, and stat
ed that Mankafo people would GER
tafnly enjoy themselves when such a
hearty invitation had been extended
Following the short talks at the
cepot, a parade was formed. This
parade was made up of the Sandon
band. Mankato visitors and boosters
from Fairnlont. A giant and dwarf.
of the Workman shows, were also in
the parade.
The city of Fairmont presented a
gay scene, for everywhere signs Of a
carnival were present The Workman
shows were exhibiting there and be-
sides several smaller attractions. The
streets were thronged with pleasure
making devices and stands which al
ways accompany such displays.
The Water Sports.
The water sports events which were
slated to be held at City park at two
o'clock were very entertaining and
delighted very large crowd. The
first event was mems swimming race.
fifty yards. j. A Harder, Fairmont,
was awarded first place, and Mervin
Clark second.
In the canoe hurdle contest Gus
and Fridahl Jernsberg received first
place
Two Mankato girls received awards
in the girls swimming race. Miss
Irene Hickman of Fairp:ont won first
title, and Miss Eloise Taylor of this
lofty second, and Miss Marie Otto,
also Of this city third
In the mems diving contest David
Heigers received first. H. A Sly, sec
and. and Leo Berg, third. All Of the
winners were from Fairmont.
Miss Majorie Betz of Foirmont,
ond, were the awards in the girls
diving event
In the chfld's diving prize, Miss Cecil
Nelson received first place.
Mabel Smith Of the Beach Model
company received first place for the
best bathing suit.
Yelmer Jernsberg. Fairnont, first:
and Albert Ward, Fairmont second.
were the prize winners in the barrel
race
MORGAN TAYLOR Winner.
Morgan Taylor Of this city received
first award; Willard Davis, Fairmont,
second; and Herbert Anderson, Fair
mont, third were the awards in the
boys. swimming event Young Tay-
lor won the IS offered by The Free
Press company to the winner of any
first event on the program
An excellent exhibition Of diving
was given by the Lottie Meyer Div
ing nymphs, which was appreciated
by the audience.
Music during the events at the park
was furnished by the Fairmont band.
In an exciting baseball game at In
terlaken park, Fairmont defeated
New Ulm by a score of to O.
Fairmont players IN the golf tourna-
ment got the best Of the Mankato
visitors, defeating them after a hard
fought match.
Aeroplane fights were held about
six o'clock IN the evening.
At 7:45 the Lottie Meyer diving
girls again pleased the audiences with
an exhibition of fancy diving. Fire
works display closed the merry max
ing at the park for the evening.
Large numbers were in Fairnlont In
the evening to attend the street car
nivals which were In progress. Tho
town was brilliantly lighted and pre-
sented q pleasing spectacle.
One of the most Imaginable events
Of the day was when Bert Clements
and Fred Kelly entertained the au-
diences with an amusing water scsne.
Mr.. Clements and Mr.. Kelly went for,
q short ride In canoe without pad
dies. Bathers, seeing the opportun- y
fty OF q life time, decided that there
was room for two more In swimming.
and as a result MeSSr6 Clements and