The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-07-05
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Moscow's Fourth of July celebra
tion has gone down into history as {
great success, with nothing but ex
pressions of praise from the immense
throng of people who were entertain
ed. From early morning until late
In the evening, when the last sky
rocket had been fired, there was
something doing all the time Also
every accommodation was supplied for
the comfort and convenience of the
crowd. Not only the visitors, but the
business interests of the city as we'll
feel that the American Legion, and
those cooperating, staged celebra-
ton which reflects the greatest credit
upon it's sponsors and upon the com
munity.
While the weather man supplied
two pretty warm days for the cele-
bration. they were July days and
were expected to be warm, and The
crowd did not object. 1t was an or
derly, as well as a happy and we'll
entertained crowd, not a single arrest
being made in the city during the
celebration, and no visible reasons for
any arrests. At any early hour On
the Fourth the people began to arrive
and by IL O'clock the str y, a
mass Of people and automobiles were
parked In every available space.
Program Begins at Fairgrounds
The days program was opened witE
q ball game at the fairgrounds be-
tween the Genesee and UntOntOwn
teams, Uniontown winning by score
of IA to 6. At IL o'clock the monster
parade formed at Main and Eighth
and marched to the city park, through
crowds that lined both sides of tho
streets. At the park those who had
brought their lunches had time to
eat after the parade, before the ad-
dress of the day, which was delivered
at one o'clock. The crowd enjoyed
'Moscow's attractive park, with its
green grass, it's shade and its wad-
ing pool, to the limit
Parade Attractive Feature
The parade was one of the attract
i've features of the celebration and
reflected the interest Of local insti-
tutions. 1t had it's touch of senti-
ment, its beauty and its portrayal Of
many of the city's business activities.
Occupying a position of honor were
the few remaining members Of the
local post Of the Grand Army of the
Republic, whom all love to honor.
Then there were the Legion boys,
who fought in the last and greatest
war, and who are honored with the
aged veterans of the Civil war.
The commercial and industrial in
stitutions of the city added much to
the attractiveness of the parade with
their floats, and Mayor Melgard with |
his chauffuer, Eli Splitter, had prom
inent place, the mayor, with his silk
hat, resembling a New York Alder
man. There were floats that were
beautiful, floats that were unique and
floats that were comical.
Parade Prize Winners
Most artistic float-MOscOw Busl-
ness and Professional Women's club,
first; Hodgins' Drug store, second;
Torsen Millinery, third.
Most Unique float-Witter Plumb
ing Co., first; Bell Implement c.,
second.
Industrial -Washburn & Wilson
seed Co., first; Moscow Tire Shop,
second; Electric Bakery, mention.
Artistic character-Indian chief and
group, first; COW girls, second, En-
pire bakery, mention.
Comical group-Eli Splitter, as may
or's chauffeur, first; Clarence Jain,
second.
Artistic group -Davids' department
store, first; Buster Brown Shoe store,
second. !
Historical splay-Moscow Fire De-
partment, with equipment Of carly
days and with modern equipment.
Original decorated car-Gardner
Motor Co., first; R. R. Sherfey, sec
ond
The parade was organized by the
Moscow V0luteer Fire Department.
In the afternoon, beginning at 1880 y
the crowd was entertained for an
hour or more with program OF
street sports, which afforded much a
(
Magnificent Display of Fireworks
One of the big features of the cele-
,ration was the magnificent display Of t
fireworks, shown on the open space r
near the harvester works. The dis t
,lay was said by many to equal any a
hing of the kind they have seen in t
he larger cities Especially attrac- Q
i've were a NUMBER OI SeI pieCcS, on0
,howing in brilliant colOrs the Am 8
,rican Legion emblem and another
he administration building OF the S
of Idaho.
Following the fireworks exhibit, the h
rowd commenced to dispense, and by
all that remained of the
thousands Of visitors were few
oung people who remained to enjoy d
he dance. "
Mrs. George Rouse and Mrs. M. N d
Aldrich received a telegram Satur il
ay stating that their father, j. M II
tanton, of Santa Cruz, Cal, was ser I
Dusly ill at his home. Mr.. and Mrs p
Louse and Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrich left n
t once by auto for California. Frank