[Newspaper]
Publication: The Muncie News
Muncie, IN, United States
vol. 15, no. 104, p. 1, col. 2-3
LABOR DAY.
Grand Program Prepared by the
Trades Council.
THE LINE OF MARCH
And Position of the Various
Unions In the Grand
Street Parade.
At the meeting of the Trades Council last evening the following elaborate program was selected for Labor Day.
Officers of the Day.
C. E. Keelor — Grand Marshal.
Sam Springer — Assistant Grand Marshal.
Jas. Conlin — Marshal 1st Division.
C. E. Van Tress — Marshal 2nd Division.
Geo. Carpenter — Marshal 3rd Division.
Wm. Richey — Marshal 4th Division.
Forming of divisions at 9:45 a.m.
1st division forms on Jackson street with right resting on High.
2nd division forms on Adams street with right resting on High.
3rd division forms on Charles street with right resting on High.
4th division forms on Howard street with right resting on High.
Line of March
Moves at 10:30 a. m. From Jackson street the column moves south on High street to Dumont; east on Dumont to Walnut; north on Walnut to Jackson; east on Jackson to Elm; north on Elm to Main; west on Main to High; north on High to Fair Grounds.
Positions in Parade.
First Division.
Advance Guard of Bicycle Riders.
Muncie Fire Department.
Grand Marshal of the Day.
City Police.
Special Police.
Mayor, City Council and Speakers of
the day in carriages.
Band.
Retail Clerks’ Union.
Typographical Union.
Bakers Union.
Barbers’ Union.
Cigar Makers’ Union.
Tailors’ Union.
Plumbers’, Steam and Gas Fitters’
Union; Wood Workers’, Machinists’;
Iron Moulders and
Blacksmiths’ Unions.
Visiting Unions.
Second Division forms on Adams
right on High.
Drum Corps.
Carpenters and Joiners Union,
Plasters’ Union,
Painters & Decorators Union.
Bricklayers & Stonemasons Union.
Building Laborers Union.
Third Division forms on Charles right on High.
Band.
A. A. of L & S. W.
Hoosier Lodge.
Roubado "
Muncie "
Midland "
White River "
Drum Corps.
Flint Glass Workers No. 23.
" " " No. 91.
Green Glass Workers.
Pressers’ League U. S.
Window Glass Workers
Fourth Division forms on Howard, right on High.
Drum Corps.
Teamsters union.
Business Men’s Display.
Citizens on foot and in carriages.
Program of The Day.
Cornelius Hanley, Master of Ceremonies.
Music.
Address of Welcome — Mayor Brady.
Address — Jos. Leffler.
DINNER.
Ample preparations have been made for the serving of dinner on the ground.
1:30 — Address — R. S. Gregory and Judge Lotz.
2:30 — 2 mile Bicycle Race.
1st prize — $40 medal
2nd prize — Bicycle Suit.
3rd prize — Sweater.
Other prize Bicycle Races.
2:20 yard Foot Race — Purse $10.
Sack Race — 1st. $5 2nd $2.50.
Wheelbarrow Race — $5 2nd $2.50.
Base Ball.
4:00 Chief Shepp will give exhibition fire, department drill, old style and new.
Horse Race.
A grand display of fire works donated by the Bussiness men of Muncie in the evening, at 8 p. m. on the Wysor grounds East of Madison and North of Gilbert street; Managed by Harry Richey.
It is desired by the Trades Council that all committees serving for Labor Day meet at Trades Council Hall on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Special police will be sworn in for Labor Day this Friday evening at 7:30 and all persons appointed to serve are requested to present themselves at Trade Council Hall at that time.
