The copper era., 1907-07-11
THE CELEBRATION.
Attended by Many and Good Time
for All.

program ana the executive commit
tee announces that the affair was a
grand success financially, while the
visitors and citizens attest to its sue
cess socially. The parade took place
at the appointed time in the morn
ing. Just two floats took part, one
being occupied by the A. G. band and
the other by the high school children.
Several comical make-ups were in
evidence, in addition to which were a
number of buggies. The procession
marched through the streets of Cliff
ton and stopped at the celebration
grounds on Hills new addition, where
various buildings were erected for the
convenience of the patriotic citizens
who cared to take part.
The reading of the Declaration of
Independence was delivered by Hon.
Frank B. Laine, after which the
young ladies of the high school sang.
A selection by Master Millert ended
the literary part of the program.
Quite a large crowd of people assem-
bled at the grounds in spite OF the
hot weather.
The entire celebration passed off
without a single disturbance and
everybody was on good behavior
which added much to the pleasures of
the day.
The 1OO-yard foot race for boys I'M
der fourteen years was pulled off
with the following result: Clarence
Phillips, first; Arthur Smith, second;
Eddie Miller, third.
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boys under ten years resulted as fol-
lows: ]. Chavez, first; A. Cook, second;
Tony Flores, third.
The bicycle race was then an
nounced. 1t was pulled off on the
main street, which afforded reason
ably good track a distance of 400
yards. Will Patterson, North Cliff
ton resident, took first place, Frank
Martin was a close second and Clyde
Prettyman came out third.
This ended the amusements and
the people were invited to the table,
where delicious barbecued meat, free
lemonade and an abundance of bread
was served.
Promptly at 2:30 the first cow pony
sweep stake race was pulled off. The
distance was 300 yards and number
of entries we're made. 1t was an in
teresting part of the program and
the track was an extra good one,
situated close to the railroad track,
which gave the spectators an oppor-
tunity to see the race from the start
to the finish. Joe Dial's pony, which
is pretty good livery wagon animal,
came through in such a manner as to
almost leave its rider behind. 1t was
all Austin Morris could do to stay
with him. Reece Webster's pony
was second and w. d. Whipple's
buggy horse captured third money.
The prizes were $50, SIS and $40.
The second cow pony race then
took place. In this race winners in
the first race were barred. By some
misunderstanding the riders came
through the track without being
tapped" by the judges. Keppler's
pony came out first, Mexican Mack
second and the Harper horse third.
1t was called mo race" and had to be
run again. The second trial changed
results somewhat, though there was
not even daylight between any of the
first three horses. Reece Webster's
sorrel was first, Mexican Mack second
and Harper third, with the Keppler
horse in the back ground. The KEEP
pier horse flew the track about half
way from the finish.
The owner of Mexican Mack was
not satisfied and at once matched a
race with the Webster horse for
side bet of $40. 1t was run and Web
ster cleaned him up again, this time
doing little better than daylight.
Then came the ladies race. Only
two entries were made, Miss Jane
Adams and Mrs. w. j. Tucker. Both
ladies are good riders and put their
horses through in fast style. Miss
Adams won the race by about
length. AS there were but two en-
tries, both parties received prizes
The potato race was omitted as no
entries were made. This was one of
the most interesting contests on the
program had it been understood.
Quite a number of entries were
made in the burro race and a couple
of the burros were fast. Dell Potter
captured first place and Clarence
Phillips second, while ]. Phillips ar
rived at the mark in time to claim
third place.
The 1OO-yard foot race attracted
considerable attention. Three en-
tries were made. w. d. Robertson
won by safe lead, Eugene Kelly
captured second place and NJ. Gibson
third The race was really between
Robertson and Kelly, who covered
the 1O0-yard dash in about ten
seconds.l
The most interesting race
was saved for the last. 1t was the
tat mans 50-yard dash. There were
numerous entries, but a number of
the professionals were barred, among
them being Henry Hill, Pat Murphy,
Major Latin and Frank Laine. A
considerable amount of money had
been placed on them but the judges
would not stand for it. Scott Fuller,
VIM. Hoff and George Kilsby we've
passed, and odds appeared to he in
favor of Mr.. Hoff. Mr. Hoff has done
some clever foot work around the
foundry but several of his friends
failed to back him and he did not
run his best. Scott Fuller was first
and George Kilsby second. Kilsby is
an old track man and inviegled Full
Ter into 150-yard dash for the price
of the first prize, which was SO. The
race was close for the first hundred
yards, but then Fuller gagged and
Kilsby took the money.
Earl Whipple climbed the creased
pole after violating the rule in re-
gard to trials. Only one other boy
tried to climb it, which gave Earl a
clear field.