100 Years Ago June 1915

One of the great attractions of July 4th was the balloon ascension and parachute drop put on by Harry Richards.  After inflating the monstrous craft on the lake shore before 10,000 people, Richards gave the word and the balloon began its flight.  The aeronaut dropped with the intention of falling in the park, but instead landed in a tree just outside the park.  Richards is a Clear Lake resident.

Fifteen thousand expectant watchers lined the shore expecting to see a fine display of fireworks which had been purchased and were in the hands of a firing committee when an accident happened to the barge and dampness was so great the skyrockets went down into the lake instead of up.  It was a great disappointment to all.

Palmeter Hardware has stoves that burn oil or gasoline just like a city gas stove.

Grace and Anita McCahen, who have been running the popcorn wagon on the corner of Main Street have this week opened a new $1,275 wagon.  The old wagon will be repaired and refinished.

Will Rich has purchased an Overland 6 cylinder, 7 passenger car from H.D. Mason.