The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-07-31
coAvuLE SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH, FRIDAY JULY 3D.

we want AMI must have, II possible.
Let there not be- too much iayoriiism.
party distinction and the like. Give Ms
Official. who will act Tor 80, b..
respective Of political aniliati1n, or
give Ms death, which would De prefer
able 10 everlasting slavery, oppression
or class distinction.
Nil. iayinia Williams, who has been
In Park City Tor some time, has
returned home, much to the delight
OF one and all. Miss Williams
Is one of our most -ociabIe and
beautiful young ladies and her many
friends are more than delighted to have
her with them once more.
There lisa report to ihc effect that
there is prospect that Adam will we'd
I've before many mote moons. should
that be the case there Is certain young
man. not a thousand miles from rcoa,
who will be- found IN sack cloth and
ashes and bcwailing his slothfulness in
not asking that all important question In
time.
The celebration here on the Twenty
fourth was one long to be remembered.
The citizens were awakened at daylight
by the firing OF cannon. The stars aud
stripes were raised ON the liberty poles
in front Of the schoolhousc and postoilice
and on the business houses at sunrise.
The citizens gathered at 10 O'Clock a. M,
formed In line and marched through
the streets and thence TO the howery.
The procession was headed boy the mar.
-hal oi the day, after which was q COM
pany Of militia then came float repre-
-enting Utah a- IL was Ia 1877 and con-
tanning Indians In ambush and who
kept up a rapid iusi.ude; following this
came a band OF Indians ON horseback
then came float representing Utah as
1t is to-day and decorated in bunting,
flowers, ferns, products Of the farm and
garden, aud several lovely littlegirls aud
boys; then came the 1oat containing
twenty-five young girls, twenty.iour 10
represent the day we celebrate and one
to represent Utah this float was also
decorated very handsomely; next came
the floats OF the trades. The one gotten
up by j. \. II. Marchant and containing a
blacksmith shop in full blast called
forth considerable praise; following the
trades were citizens In carriages and on
foot. The literary services In the bowery
were appropriate aud Interesting Then
came a sham battle between the militia,
who were on foot, and the Indians. who
were on horseback the Indians came az
the militia on the run firing their guns
al them right aud left in the second
charge one Of the soldiers was seen To
fall hut was soon placed out Of danger
by his comrades some Of the more timid
believed that he wa shot IN dead ear.
nest until after the fight was over. In
the afternoon there was given dance
20 the children, little girls and boys who
could hardly walk taking part therein
There are no children IN the world
who delight 10 dance more than d,
Ulah's best crop. Following the child
ren's dance there were games, racing
and like amu-ement- for which prize
were given. The enjoyment Of the day
closed with a grand ball whore goo,
order and an enjoyable time was had
Too much praise cannot be given tn,
committee on arrangements and the sub
committees, all OF whom did all In thei
power TO make the day one Of pleasure
\ large number OF citizens Of Oaklel
and Rockport celebrated with rs anC
found a hearty welcome.
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