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- From "History of Estill County," by Hallie Tipton-Johnstone, 1974. |
- From "History of Estill County," by Hallie Tipton-Johnstone, 1974. |
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"The events which were a part of Estill County’s 100th anniversary were climaxed on October 1, 1908 at Estill Springs. Three major addresses were given that day, one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. The speakers were C.F. Burnam of Richmond, V.P. Smith of Somerset, and C.C. Wallace of Richmond. The Master of Ceremonies was R.W. Smith, whose son R.W. Smith, Jr., would play an active part in the sesquicentennial of 1958. Charles W. Friend gave the welcoming address and T.E. Tipton was Marshall of the Day. Below is a copy of the program distributed on the occasion of the Centennial Celebration of Estill County on October 1, 1908.
1808 PROGRAM; 1908 ESTILL COUNTY’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
ESTILL SPRINGS OCT. 1, 1908
Assembling in formation in front of the Court House
T.E. Tipton, Marshal of the Day
March to Estill Springs
R.W. Smith, Master of Ceremonies
Invocation, Rev. C. Gossitt
Chorus, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” - Band and People
11:00 A.M. Welcome Address, Hon. Chas. W. Friend
Address, Hon. C.F. Burnam, of Richmond, Ky.
Dinner
1:30 P.M. ……. Music Chorus, “My Old Kentucky Home” - Band and People
Address, Hon. V.P. Smith, Somerset
Music
Awarding of Prizes
CONTESTS To the Estill County Man bringing the Largest Family, Barrell Zaring’s Patent Flour, Best on Earth
To the Most Beautiful Woman in Estill County, Pocahontas Hat, by Mrs. Lena Wallace, Milliner
Best Cake (any kind) $2.50 by Dr. V. & M.F. Taylor, Proprietors Blue Front Cash Store
Prettiest Baby Between the Ages of 6 and 18 Months, Gold Bracelet, By Bert Powell, Leading Druggist
Foot Race, 100 Yard Dash, $2.50
Half-mile Bicycle Race, Pair Bicycle Shoes, By D.A. & J.A. Wallace, Merchants
Climbing Greased Pole
Music
Address, Hon. C.C. Wallace of Richmond, Ky.
“Home Sweet Home”
7:30 P.M. Fire Works, In Charge of Mr. H.L. Leete"
- From "History of Estill County," by Hallie Tipton-Johnstone, 1974.