The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-08

was headed by .Colonel w. .. ruitoI
and his ides o. A. Olson and M. r.
Sullivan of the Civic and Commerce
association, Major G.. A. DAM, MAJOR
and Ingrel Nielsen adjutant of Amer
lean Legion, and William Eberlein OF
the American Legion. They were fod-
lowed by Mayor w. A. Beach and
the councilmen of the city in autos.
The Fifth Regiment band played
march melodies to which the mem
bers of Lorentz Post and national
guard marched. A very beautiful foat
was that of the Camp Fire girls.
They were seated on a high wagon
box covered with green's, and dressed
in their ceremonial gowns. Next
came the pride of Mankato's heart,
namely the Fire Department; Ihey
were followed by the Minnesota
Lake band. After this organization
came various floats which represent
ed the business houses in town. They
all few flags and bunting OF the
stars and stripes. They were the
Hubbard Milling company Hammetts-
Defke's, and the racing cars which
took part in the contest at the fair
grounds. the Free Press company the
Primrose Cream separator OF the
International Harvester company the
Case tractor and threshing machine,
and the Fife and Drum Corps with
the clever float which Schwickert's
had of their washing machine, the
Maytag.
Then came the Central Meat mar
ket, Simonett's garage, and Harley
Davidson motorcycles of Mahowald's
They were advertised by clowns on
either side as body guard. Steiner
Brothers came next, followed by the
GAINESVILLE band which led the array
OF private cars. For the prettest de-
corated car, the first prize went to
J. A. Mclaughlin, whose car was a
beautiful mass of flags and flowers,
second place went to M. w. Pugh,
whose car was covered with light
green, and pink roses. The third
Johnson whose car was covered with
white, and decorated with flowers
and flags.
All three cars were artiSticaliy de-
corated, the only regret can be that
there were not more cars in the city
which could have entered this con-
test.
The Horse Racing.
Some OF the finest horse races
pulled of for some time past We're
held in the early afternoon at the
Mankato Fair grounds. The first
event was the 2:20 trot. which was
Schaleben Of Madelia, and second
money was won by Cannon, owned
by Ed Hanson of Savage. 1t will
be remembered that Ed Hanson sew
eral years ago when Dan Patch was
in his prime. used to manage a
running horse to pace Dan Patch.
Third money was won by King
Hedgewood, owned by George .Atchi-
son of this city. Tom Rex owned by
fourth place and money.
The 2:20 Trot.
Countess ..................1 I
Cannon 5000. .................2 2
King Hedgewoot ..............3 8
Time 2:2sA; 2:2sH.
The 2:25 Pace.
The next event was the 2:25 pace.
George - Gano, winner of the event,
is owned by William Deike of this
city. Lady Hedgewood and Iowa
| Maid, ran so close in the different
heats that second money in this
Iowa Maid is owned by William
Schaleben of Madelia. and Lady K.
Hedgewood is owned by Fred Deike
of this city. Patchy Patch is very
promising colt, and made his first
appearance on the tracks yesterday,
and made very creditable record.
George Gano, winner of the event did
some of the prettiest stepping ever
reeled off on the local tracks. This
| horse was continually tending to
business, and never made a break.
He did not seem at any time to be
| exerting his full strength and speed.
Lady K. Hedgewood showed her
ability to spin, but was not steady
yesterday.
The 2:25 Pace.
george Gano $500. l
Iowa Maid 2
Lady Hedgewood .............3 8
Time 2:24A; 2:24H.
Three Mile Auto Race.
Speed artists certainly got their
full in witnessing the motor races,
which were thrillers from start to
finish, and the way the riders cut
corners at high speed made the blood
! Jingle. The three mile motor cycle
race was won by F. Hunter in four
minutes and nineteen seconds. C.
Claridge third.
Six Mile Motor Cycle Race.
J Arthur Albrecht on a Harley Da-
wilson took first money in the SIX
mile motor cycle race. Merle
Claridge on an Indian came in a
close second; Floyd Kliman, on a
Harley Davidson. third: Charles Pasa
walk on an Indian, fourth; and Bert
Vallient on an Indian fifth The
time was eight minutes and fourteen
seconds. This race proved to be an
other of the thrillers of the after
noon. None of the riders were
afraid to let their machines out for
all they were worth.
| Five Mile Auto Race.
The entries in this event were
Barney and Alfred Seppman and
Romy Schiable. This event was not
without it's excitement, for one OF
machines dished a wheel near the
quarter post and was nearly run
into by cars following. The event
was won by Romy Schiable in eight
minutes and twenty seconds
Running Race Caught the Crowd
! Another blood tingling event was
the running race. Star Shoot owned
w K. G. Knutson and ridden by
Douglas Laurisch took first money
with Teddy owned by Frank Moses
of Madelia close second. Nellie
CASTLE took third place. Time, 53k
seconds for the half mile.
Base Ball Game One Sided.
| Yesterday was certainly Jonah