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The Bickleton News, Bickleton, WA., June 30, 1911, page 6

FOURTH AT BICKLETON
Patriotic Exercises and Ceremonies Enjoyed by All

The annual Fourth of July picnic by Bickleton and Cleveland at the park in Cleveland, under the direction of Mr. C.M. Beck, was well attended and an enjoyable time was spent by all. The day was beautiful and only one accident marred the festivities, when young Rasmusson was hurt by a cannon cracker.
The various amusement and dinner parties were much enjoyed, but the general sentiment was that the "African dodger" ought to be regulated to the wastes of Sahara, as too distinguishing for a civilized community.
A fine short program was rendered, with Mr. Will G. Faulkner acting as chairman. The Bickleton Brass Band surprised its friends by the excellence of its playing, notwithstanding the lack of any experienced leader - not casting any reflections on the ability of "Dad" Sanders, who unwillingly takes the lead. The members of the band were: F.W. Saders, Henry Runyon, George Ellis, Carl Ellis, S.A. Rossier, R.M. Spoon, S.N. Matsen, Artie Mason, William Allen, Cecil Brockman, James Reed, Oliver Trenner, and Will G. Faulkner.
Mr. R.H. Buckley read the declaration of independence in a masterly manner, and the oration by Joseph Matsen gave those hearing him a feeling of personal pride in the talent of this young man, who is a graduate of our school.
The following program was given:

Music, 	                              Bickleton Brass Band
Song, Columbia    	                          By Choir
Invocation                               Rev. J.W. Johnson
Music 			              Bickleton Brass Band
Declaration of Independence	 	      R.H. Buckley
Song, medley, 		          Bickleton Double Quartet
Rec., "Heroes of the West,"		     Marion Wilder
Solo, "War Memories,"		        Mrs. A.A. Faulkner
Oration,				     Joseph Matsen
Song, "Battle Hymn of the Republic,"	             Choir
Music, 				      Bickleton Brass Band

Cal Coleman saw that money was raised for prizes for sports, and a deep interest was taken in the events. Luella Faulkner won the foot race for girls under 10, and Alma Flower for girls under 15. Cecil McCredy won the race for boys under 10, Clyde Rodgers under 12, and James Ganders that for boys under 15. The free for all foot race was won by George Sanders in good time. Herb Gill, as usual, took the broad jump, and also tied with Carl Ellis in the running high jump.
The steam merry-go-round of Wattenbarger & Taylor was well patronized, as also was the dancing booth of Frank Williams, who also gave a dance in the hall at Cleveland at night.