Williams news., 1905-06-10
WE WILL CELEBRATE
July Fourth to Be Fitting!y Ob-
 served in Williams

town hall last Monday evening to discuss the question as to whether Williams should make an attempt to celebrate on July of this year.
 The meeting was called to order by Joseph Johnston, who was elected chairman, while c. A. Neal was elected secretary.
 Upon the object of the meeting being stated by the chairman, MT. L. $. Williams moved a vote be taken as to the sense of the meet ing regarding a celebration, and it was unanimously carried to have same.
 Mir. Jacob Salzman's motion that committee of three. which was later amended to read four, be ap- pointed to circulate a paper for the purpose of raising funds to carry out the celebration was unanimous ly carried, and the chair appointed for that purpose Jacob Salzman, J. B. Jones, Dr. A. G. Rounseville and Andrew Miller.
 It was then moved that the meet ing adjourn to meet at s pm. Thursday evening, June 8, at which time the committee on finance should report progress, and if the subscriptions warranted such a move, other committees would be appointed to take up the work of preparing a program of events.
 Before adjournment the chair suggested someone conversant with the subject (presumably Mayor F. R. Nellis) take 1t upon himself to look over the race track, base ball grounds and grand stand so that some idea of the cost to-be incurred in making repairs could be obtained
 MEETING OF THURSDAY NIGHT.
 Meeting called to order by Chair man Johnston, who stated that the report of the committee on finance would be received. MrJ B. Jones thereupon reported progress for the past three days, stating that they had signers for $500, and that there were still a goodly number to sec This means that we will have $500 or 5000 to spend on events, as it will cost but little to fix up the track and grounds. Jacob Salzman was appointed a , committee of one to arrange for rates with the railroad company. It is announced for the Fourth the rate from Needles to Grand Can yon and return with stop-over at Williams will be $10; that from Winslow, $5, and similar cheap rates from other points.
 The chairman then appointed as an executive committee to look after the celebration: l.. s. Williams, c. A.. Neal and Dr. A. G. Rounseville; ; this committee to appoint sub-com- mittees, which appointments were made as follows: Races-F. R. Nellis, H. Hicks, Jas. Wade.
 Base Bail-Joe Johnston, F. w. Smith, M. J. Rounseville
 Athletics-E. N. Crawford, Dr. Rounseville, Jas. Kennedy. Grand Stand-H. L. Aphold, w. Souder, M. J. Rounseville Privileges and Music-Executive committee.
 Advertising-Jacob Salzman, c. A. Neal. L. S. Williams.
 Grounds-Andrew Miller, F. R. Nellis.
 : Gun Shoot-P. A. Melick and H. f Hicks.
 It was decided to have a two days celebration, beginning the morning of the 4th and ending the evening of the 9th. Following is general outline of the program, which will be subject to change at any time as conditions warrant:
 TUESDAY, JULY 4. } Ounrlse-1OO cannon, by Jas. Ragan and H. c. Sanders. , 9 AM.-Rifie and shotgun tourna-
 ment.
 9 to 10 A.M-Band concert. 10 A.M.-Juvenile sports on streets. Wheelbarrow race.
 Sack race.
 Potato race.
 Bicycle race.
 Creased pole climbing on plaza. 1:30 P.M-At race track.
 Saddle horse race, 4-mile.
 Ladies' saddle horse race, ] mile
 Base ball game.