, 1921-07-07
MANY CELE-
BRATIONS
RawIins People Patron.
ize Celebrations at Ar
.lington, Sweetwater,
Walden and medi-
cine Bow Lodge

held In this section of Wyoming was
held on July 4th at Sweetwater.
This celebration, which was officially
known as the "Sweetwater STAN
pede" was unique in the fact hat ii
was held so far from the railroad
and also because it was held right
in the heart of a big cattle country
where 1t was unnecessary to ship in
bucking horses, wild steers, cow
punchers, etc.
Rawlins people turned out en-
masse for this celebration, several
hundred Rawlinsites being on hand
for the celebration. The Rawlins
band furnished music for the occa-
sion as well as furnishing the music
for the big dance Monday night.
Those who attended this celebra-
ton state that the bucking contests
were exceptionally good. In fact.
one will be unable to see any such
bucking horses or such riding at the
Frontier show as was to be seen at
the Sweetwater Monday.
Many months back residents OF
the Sweetwater country began agi-
tation looking towards the cOnstruc-
ton OF a fine Community House.
race track, etc. Considerable money
was raised and a Community House
costing approximately $4,000 was
constructed. This building is one of
the finest that can be found any
where and will always be a popular
meeting place for Sweetwater resi-
dents.
1t Is reported that at the celebra-
ton Monday last 80 loads OF people
were present in addition to a great
| many cow-punchers and others who
came by horseback.
The real celebration started soon
after dinner, continuing until late in
the afternoon.
In the evening a dance was held
in the Community House at which
there was an immense crowd. Dane
ing continued until almost daylight
Tuesday morning.
Those who attended this celebra-
ton are loud in their praise of the
affair and all are hoping that the
S~weetwater people will make it an
annual event. ;
Arlington Celebration.
Another big celebration held in
this section Monday at which a grea.
many Rawlins people were present
was held at Arlington-right in the
heart Of the mountains.
In addition to having an excellent
program of wild west sports, races,
etc. there was a ball game between
the Rawlins and Rock River teams,
The Rock River team won the con
test.
One Of the biggest features of this
celebration was a big barbecue. for
which four steers were roasted.
Every person present enjoyed this
| >uk.. " A. L..~
ly.
Those who attended this celebra-
| ton state that there were between
1900 and 2OOG people in attendance
and that everything went off like
| clock-work.
Not only was the celebration at
Arlington something entirely out of
the ordinary, but owing to the beau
ties of the place and Of the surround
ing country those who attended
came away feeling that they had
been exceptionally well repaid for
the trip.
! At this celebration were people
! from all over southern Wyoming as
we'll as many from Colorado and
from NebrasiN,.
! Medicine Bow Lodge
A great many R~awlinsites went to
Medicine Bow Lodge on Saturday
last for the big dance held there
that night. People were present for
the dance from almost every town
in the southern part Of the state.
Rawlins being exceptionally well
represented.
Most OF those who attended the
dance Saturday night Aremained in
the vicinity of the Lodge on Sunday
and Monday enjoying the fishing.
Walden Celebration.
Several Rawlinsites e to VALID
en-. Colorado. for the big celebration
advertised to be held there. Owing
to rain most OF the day this celebra-
tion did not come up to expectations.
although those present state that it
was very good.
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