Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-07-01
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ExceptiouaiIy Fine 4th Program

Exceptionally Fine 4th Program
The various committees with At
torney Ernest c.. Butler as general
have arranged an excellent
program which will be presented in
observance Of the celebration of the
4th OF July in Skowhegan. 1t is safe
to say that the observance of the
4th in 1925 in Skowhegan will
eclipse any thing ever held in town
on the Fourth in previous years.
Money and time have not been limit
ed but rather generously dispensed
for the coming event. The program
will start at A. M. with firing off
daylight fireworks of patriotic de-
signs which will take place on Rus
sell street near the New Skowhegan
House. From 8 to $50 music will be
furnished by the Boys Fife and
Drum corps under the direction OF
John H. Jenkins.
At $50 the balloon will be filled
and make triple drop. This 1t Is
expected will take place on Russell
street. From $50 to 1890 the scene
of action will be Water street where
street sports which will include 100
yard dash forward and backward,
three legged race; potato race, wheel
barrow race, 40 yard jumping race.
will be INDUCED in by keen rivals.
At 1890 the tight rope performer
will have the attention Of the crowd.
The tight rope performer Is the
Great Calvert, of national reputation.
and known for successful daring
pursuits.
The remaining program of the
morning will be presented on West
Front street. The Skowhegan Citi-
zens' Band which will be mounted
on a truck will travel with the actf-
vities Of the day and will furnish
such delightful music under the
leadership of Arthur B. Plummer.
Four Of the best river drivers on the
Kennebec river will enter into log
rolling contest which will be of
special interest. The Conway Div
ing Girls, last year with Keith Cir
cult will give swimming contests and
other water sport entertainment.
This location is ideal for Water
sports as here the river Is wide and
quiet and the location is one of the
| most beautiful along the river. the
banks being shady with beautiful
trees and here spanned with a
charming little foot bridge. Daylight
fireworks will be sent of, probably
from Alder street, running west
from West Front street. From / to
12 will be intermission for dinner.
At the Fairview Park the ladies of
the Ladies' Social Circle will open
! their dining room and serve dinners,
suppers, and lunches, Many down.
town places will be open for service
at this hour. At P. NJ, at Fairview
Park fast score Of horse racing
will begin. This park Is noted for
good racing and the event here on
the Fourth will live up to the park
record.
Balloon ascension will be one of
the Park features. Park regulations
for the Fourth are as follows: No
cars will be parked on Water street,
from the Municipal building to
Madison avenue, on Russell and
Court streets and on Fest Front
street from Main street to Pine
street. The local traffic force will be
augmented under the direction of a
committee Of which Frank r. Mad
den Is the chairman and everything
possible will be done to avoid con-
gestion and accidents.
At 7.15 in the evening at Fairview
Park will occur Municipal concert
which will be or real pleasure of
music loving people. The best dis
play of fireworks ever shown in this
vicinity will be displayed at the Park
in the evening. In the evening there
will be admission to the Park and
the grandstand will likewise be free.
Dance at Fairview Park afternoon
and evening on the Fourth in the
Exhibition hall with music by
Skowhegan Citizens Band and Mrs.
Marion T. Oddy's orchestra.