The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-07-05
FAIRGROUNDS rwoNaEp T r o ID
MORNING TO NrGHr WITH
MERRY CROWDS ENJOY
mo THE HOLIDAY.
HON CHARLES J. SCKUCK DE
LrvERS SPLENDID PATRIOTIC
ADDRESS BIG DISPLAY
OF FIREWORKS

ADDRESS - BIG DISPLAY
OF FIREWORKS
Tn. mammoth Fourth OF July ceie-
hra;.on which was held all day yester-
day on the fairgrounds was nuse
success from every standpoint
The grounds were magnihccnt.E dec
Grated with large American flags ana
national colors which was protuSe'y
distributed around the grounds on such
places az the gates. dancing ouiIaIhs
aud grandstand The decorations were
one Of the features OF the day.
Early n the morning the crowds ne
gan to assemble At the grounds anu
4; noon close 10 5000 people were al
rr.jdy there. As each person passed
through the gates he or she was pre-
>"u;ed with small American nag oy
rurmherS OF the State Fair association
The bridges were opened to the pubic
through the efforts OF the general com
mittee. and large crowds OF people were
seen all day making their way across
these to the grounds The people made
The morning a picnic affair and had
real picnic lunch at noon. after which
the crowd turned 70 the many attrac-
tons offered as entertaining diversions.
such as the swimming pool. dancsnS,
merry -So-round and others.
Swimming And Dancing.
The swimming pool enjoyed a large
attendance in spite OF the chilly weather
aud cold water. II IS estimated that
close 20 1000 people were passed
through the gates TO the pool alone in
the afternoon and many more went in
IN the morning. The younger set also
enjoyed the dancing which was held
under the supervision OF Prof, and Mrs
Oatman In the dancing pavilion. The
"Rlue Ridge Seven" orchestra Furnish
Cd the latest and catchiest dance num-
hers TO the dancers and many enjoyed
this diversion throughout the afternoon
and evening.
The large crowd conducted Itself in
4 very orderly manner throughout the
entire day. \ squad OF police was on
tine grounds during the entire program
and at Il late hour last night no ares
had been reported. This fact alone
l. very gratifying as II shows the
citizens % Wheeling are behind the
celebrations and are doing everything
I'm their power 10 make them success
ful in every way.
In the afternoon the athletic program
was held that had caused SO much In
terest during the past several days
The program proved 10 be one Of the
most popular features and a full grand
stand witnessed the spirited events
which were run by girls as well as
boys.
The Winners Of the various events
we're presented with their prizes short"
after tn. completion Of the events oy
Mayor Thoner.
Hon. chas. J. schuck Speaks.
In lh- evening q PATRIOTS proSra m
w2s held at o'clock at which Hon. Z.
Df > ri
speaker Mr. Schucis speech was OF 4
patriotic nature and fitted in with tho
observance os the dav in the right ma n
nor. In the course OF his address Mr..
Schuck brought out the significance ~
the day and illustrated with the late
World war and tho purpose OF the en-
trance OF America. and what the VIC
tory acquired means 20 America IN tho
future. He stated. that 10 have pro-
cressive nation the American" az today
must live up 10 the principles and ideas
q our forefa theirs.
he also spent short time On tho
immigration question which - holding
the stage IN America today. He stated
that all foreigners living here today
that have lust come over from the cd
country and those who have been h"r"
for some time should. after 4 p"riod OF
f,r Years. if they show no inclination
To becor," american citizens and have
not become imhued with American prin-
r,plcs should be derorted back 10 the
country truCl which they came az they
Win to take no part IN bea airing the re-
: poasibility oc me citizenship Of An:,r.
"a. MIR. SchuC!; also took up the labor
question in America TODAY and stated
man interesting facts in connection
with both sides.
In the course os his address he touch-
81 other Important matters in the pull
'ir view today. au OF which he explained
n most clea- and capable manner.
III add: css which was very Interesting
from the s'act held the audience Spell-
'ourd and m2Hv favorable comments
We" h"rrd Fr,m the spectators after
Il was over.
Ftrswork-.
4; co O'Clock N" b1nd concert was
heid. which also was appreciated by the
audience. The hand played some v.ry
lcaut!ful numbers md sons Of :he
music was Of 4 patriotic nature.
* a grand finale the huge fireworks
display vas he'll last on tho program.
This display WIS ore Of the larEast
over he'd In Wheeling. The hrew orks
celebration vas without equal N the
rNiebr2 tion and aftc" the close tho
crowds dispersed. . h0npy hut tired To-:
in await another Fourth
Ono slight Accident
W serious accidents were reported
during tie Nut!r" celebration Only ono
lady. whose name could not he learned
met VIII The slight acr'den: Of Spra!n-
Ing her ankle Will" corning from the
EraudStand last Night The ambulance
Wa called 2nI ne lady taken 20 the
HOSPITAL from which she was removed
~ he- home a:t"~ having the injury
dressed
ore i;tc'e E!rl about 'Hraa wears old
who. would NO: give h"~ name. hur- who
claimed here home was on the Island
was found wandering around the
grounds. ios' from he parents. about
> O'Clock She was '2kca In hand hy
some Kind officer AMI ~ short time
la'er was safe In the hands nf hrr
PARENTS. Last night 4 boy. wro said
rs home vas n Barton .. became
F""a"0'Cd from hla pnren's also To'irH
s"uHd him and soon located his parents.
winners Of Events