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October 7, 1899
The Kootenai Herald
Bonners Ferry, Kootenai, Boundary County, Kootenai County, Idaho
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The sixth annual Spokane Industrial Exposition opened on Oct. 3 to great success, with thousands attending the parade and ceremonies. Miss Jean Goldie Amos delivered an ode, the Grand Army band performed, and 500 school children sang choruses.
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A GRAND SUCCESS.
Thousands See Opening Ceremonies of Spokane's Fair.
Spokane, Oct. 3.—The opening of the sixth annual Spokane Industrial Exposition has proved a grand success in every particular. Miss Jean Goldie Amos of Colfax made a most queenly appearance both in the opening parade and in the exercises at the grounds and especially when she delivered the opening ode written by Mrs. Sara Archer, the talented poetess of Spokane.
The music of the Grand Army band of Canton, Ohio, was grand and the other attractions are proving very popular. The choruses by the 500 school boys and girls brought forth cheers and shouts of delight from the immense throng. Every thing points to the biggest attendance and the greatest success of all the Spokane fruit fairs.
Thousands See Opening Ceremonies of Spokane's Fair.
Spokane, Oct. 3.—The opening of the sixth annual Spokane Industrial Exposition has proved a grand success in every particular. Miss Jean Goldie Amos of Colfax made a most queenly appearance both in the opening parade and in the exercises at the grounds and especially when she delivered the opening ode written by Mrs. Sara Archer, the talented poetess of Spokane.
The music of the Grand Army band of Canton, Ohio, was grand and the other attractions are proving very popular. The choruses by the 500 school boys and girls brought forth cheers and shouts of delight from the immense throng. Every thing points to the biggest attendance and the greatest success of all the Spokane fruit fairs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Spokane Fair
Opening Ceremony
Parade
Grand Success
School Choruses
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Jean Goldie Amos
Mrs. Sara Archer
Grand Army Band Of Canton, Ohio
Where did it happen?
Spokane
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Jean Goldie Amos
Mrs. Sara Archer
Grand Army Band Of Canton, Ohio
Location
Spokane
Event Date
Oct. 3
Story Details
The sixth annual Spokane Industrial Exposition opened successfully with a parade, exercises featuring Miss Jean Goldie Amos delivering an ode by Mrs. Sara Archer, music by the Grand Army band, and choruses by 500 school children, drawing thousands and promising record attendance.