The daily sentinel., 1908-06-27


The outlook for the Fourth of Ju-
ly celebration could not be better
The various committees are work
ing enthusiastically, and the plans
are being rapidly formed. New feat
ures are being added to the program
daily.
Grand Junction WILL with the wea-
ther fair. be called upon to entertain
several thousand visitors on the ma
tons birthday.
The committees in charge are very
anxious for everybody to understand
that all the features, entertainments
etc, are entirely free to the public.
No Charge for Game.
Final arrangements were complet-
ed today for great game of ball be-
tween the Grand Junction team and
its most formidable rival, the Glen
wood Springs team. This game will
take place in the afternoon, and alb
solutely no admission will be charged
to the grounds or the grand stand.
The teams will be paid from the
Fourth of july fund
Leans w. Fats.
There will be another exciting and
novel game of ball between the Fats
and the Leans, with the best known
men of the city starring on the two
teams. 1t will be wonderful con-
test and remarkable score is ex-
pected The two aggregations will
practice day and night from now un-
til the Fourth.
Program II Fine One.
program of bicycle races, motor
races, athletic sports, contests of var
ious kinds. is coming up in fine shape
The address of Hon. j. NJ Black OF
Tennessee promises to be one of the
Hnest ever heard in the city.
The Band Concert
The Grand Junction band will fur
nish the music at the fair grounds
and will give a concert on Main
street in the evening.
Fireworks Display.
The fireworks display to be given
in the evening will be one of the pret-
tiest and most elaborate ever seen on
the western slope.
Nearly all of the events will be
pulled OFF at the fair grounds, and it
is expected that the crowds will en-
joy their dinners at the grounds.
The fun will begin early and contin-
ne late.
Stores Should Close.
+ Owing to the fact that the Fourth
comes on Saturday this year, there
has been some hesitation about ask
ing the business houses to close.
However. it is hoped that they Will
do SO for "A part of the day at least.
One good plan suggested is that the
stores. all of them, be closed at 10
o'clock in the morning and remain
closed until o'clock in the after
noon.
1t is urged that all citizens do their
trading on Friday and Friday night,
and thus relieve the business men of
much work on Saturday.
Special Trains Run.
1t Is announced that special trains
will bring crowds here from Fruita,
Pallsade and other points.
A great many features arranged
for the day have not yet been an
nounced.
That July 4. 1908, will be a me-
morable day in Grand functions his
tory there can be no question.
Every local citizen should help tc
make the celebration one that will
be attended with complete and un
bounded success.
The Fireworks Here.
Last night the big assortment o
fireworks. ordered by the Fourth o
July committee to be used In making
the great display on the night of tn
Fourth arrived and 1t is certainly
splendidly selected assortment. Their
are many novel displays and effects
and the exhibition Will he the best q
its kind ever seen here.
One-NIiic Race.
1t WAS announced today that a
mile foot race had been arranged b