The Delta independent., 1922-06-09
MISSOURI DAY CELEBRATION
BROUGHT OUT BIG CROWD

BROUGHT OUT BIG CROWD
There were 1900 registered at the
Missouri Day celebration and 1t is es-
timated there were around 5000 pres
! ent.
| Professor A. w. Devault of Marble
Hill College, southeast Missouri came
| more than 1900 miles to fill his place
on the program which was much ap-
preciated by ali those who heard him.
He also filled the pulpit at the Baptist
church Sunday morning at 11:00 and
in the evening at 500 O'Clock. Rev.
w. L. Brandon of Palisade was pres
ent and delivered an able address on
Missouris greatness as to resources.
men. schools and roads. Hon Straud
NJ. Logan, our worthy district Judge,
was also present and was the princi-
pal speaker OF the day. d. r. Grant,
ex-mayor Of Montrose was present and
with his wit and humor was a good
entertainer for a half hour. Mayor
Penley with the silver key and the
Missouri mule made all the Missouri
ians feel welcome to come to Delta
and extended AN invitation to return
to Delta in 1893.
The parade was about one mile long
and was lead by the Pea Green band
with an escort OF the M. w. A. team.
The parade was made up of decorated
automobiles carrying distinguished
citizens and freak makeups. The Mis-
souri, white mule brought out much
merriment by its uniqueness, decor
ated with a pack saddle and blue and
red ribbons and jugs and bottles
which were empty; emblematic of the
! Eighteenth Amendment.
The coat of arms of Missouri, the
Missouri state seal. was carried in an
auto with two American flags raised
at half mast, emblematic of our ma
ton. our former state and country.
The days exercises at the court
house were carried out as per the pro-
gram. some foot races by the children,
awarding OF the prizes for the best
span OF mules by the judges and roll
call by counties for the lis Missouri
| counties. Some counties had no re-
presentation, some had a few and
| some had a great many Bollinger
County. the home of Professor Deck,
the whiteners. Rhodes. Berrys and
Professor Devault, was the banner
county represented at the roll call,
there being liz people present.
The noon hour was enjoyed by
about 1000 people at a basket dinner
on the court house lawn where free
coffee and lemonade were served by
the committee. after which the crowd
was called to order by chairman w
A. Davis Of the program committee
who requested that all old persons
come as near the speakers stand as
possible. When they were present
they were requested to be seated first
so that they might hear the speaking 6
and the program arranged for the af-
ternoon. President George W. Bruce
of Montrose was introduced and act
ed as chairman of the exercises for
the afternoon. At the close of the
program all stood and sang America.
after which the business meeting was
held and the vote was taken as to
the next meeting place for 1923. The
names of Grand Junction. Montrose,
Olathe and Delta we're presented.
|
stand up and vote with the uplifted
hand. After taking count. by large
majority Delta was designated for the
next meeting place and celebration for
1923.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: w A. Davis of
Delta, president; George w. Bruce of
Montrose. vice-president; I. ]. Deck,
secretary treasurer. An executive
board was elected including a repre-
sentative from Grand Junction, Delta,
Hotchkiss, Olathe and Montrose. who
will meet early in 1923 and name the
date and make arrangements for the
big celebration for 1928
The exercises were closed at the
J, court house lawn and the crowd was
invited to the ball park where some
fancy cowboy riding and very nice
short exhibition was held, after
which the crowd was dismissed and
came to town to spend the remainder
OF the evening at the merry go round,
picture show and dance and many
other places of amusement
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