The Ordway new era., 1907-06-07
JULY 4th,
nv ORDWAy:

sunrise will announce the beginning
of the only real celebration ever held
In Ordway, and in fact 1.-THE only" cell
cbration Of 1907 In the valley.
| More enthusiasm than Is prevalent
so early in the game, could not be
To insure a rousing celebration and an
immense crowd.
| The dOins will commence at 10 Il.
IN. With magnificent showing of
bands, drum corps, militia, school
childTcn, fraternal orders, base ball
clubs mot BATS, brOncOs, burros, floats,
pie eaters and sack racers, foot racers,
creased pole climbers, aud what nots
In parade, led by the marshall OF the
day aud aides.
After the passing OF the parade the
crowd will assemble In the park where
seats for all will be provided. and the
bands will discourse patriotic music
to u fare-yOu-well. after which the
speakers of the day will amuse and in
struct those present.
No Objectionable side shows will be
allowed to operate on this day aud all
stand privileges in the park will be
for refreshments only. Other attrac-
tIons will be on the street.
The finance committee report hav-
ing received subscriptions In the
amount OF s345.0o up to the present
time and others have been promised.
| ReY. G. 5. SLeinmet2 and Roscoe
Fairchlld will each deliver addresses
and our people may feel assured OF
hearing something both entertaining
and instructive.
| Geo. Herman will be marshal of the
day, with Jas Downcy as assistant.
Tom Gallavan and Matt Winfree
were appointed by the committee to
J select fireworks for the occasion.
The program will be carried out rs
nea. as possible to conform with the
following
no 4. M.-Parade-Marshal of the
Day. Bands, Militia, Fire Company,
| G. A, R., Fraternal Orders, School
Children. Ball Players, etc.
In A. M.-Speaking in the Park.
Basket Dinner in Park at close of
Speaking.
Everybody tring a full basket.
100 T.. M.-First heat mile trotting
race. Professionals barred. Entry
fee $500. Not less than 3 entries.
Two best heats out of three. First
prize, S25: second, $40.
Onc-fourth mile cow pony race. Free
for all. First, 80 Second, IS.
One-fourth Dash, running race. Entry
$500. Free for all Not less than
three entries. First, S25; End So
:3O-Second heat of trotting race.
Bronco busting contest. Horses fur
nlshed by association. Not less than
entries. First, s25; second, $40.
2:0O-Ball Game, Visiting team vs.
Ordway. Winner to receive S25 in
cash. Gate receipts TO be divided.
3:.O-At the Park. Potato race So cash
Sack. race, $500 cash prize.
3 legged race, $500 cash prize.
| Egg race, 500 cash prize.
3:3O-Pie eating contest. 81 cash prize.
100 yard dash foot race. Free for all.
Not less than five entries. $40 first,
So seIond.
4:OO-Greased pole climbing, $500 cash
prize.
Catching CREASED pig, SIS cash prize.
Slow burro race, S.. 90 cash prize.
Jumping contest, with weights. $500
cash prize.
All entries must be made to Jim
Brown, chairman of amusement COM
mittee before 8 a. IN. on the day of the
Fourth.
All purses will be paid promptly af-
ter each contest. Jim Brown walking
cashier.
Fireworks-Bcstd display ever made
in the Arkansas Valley, Balloons,
Rockets, Roman Candles, Set Pieces,
Pin Wheels, Bombs, Flower Pots, aud
everything known in fireworks.
DANCING in the Opera House.
1t will be day all night In Ordway
on the 4th.
For Sale.