The copper era., 1909-07-01
THE FOURTH OF JULY

J the Fourth of July celebration in Clifton next Monday and by hard work the committees have arranged most interesting program. The celebration is open to all of the peo- pie of this district as we'll as our out side friends who desire to visit us and accept of the Clifton hospitality. There will be something doing from g o'clock in the morning until the small hours of Monday night and there is enough amusement on the program to interest all.
 The prizes are all large enough to make the various contests worth the effort. One of the leading features of the program will be the hose cart run in which four companies of the A. c. fire fighters will take part. The. boys have been busy practicing all the week and have succeeded in cutting their former time down to half, and in several instances they have almost made the worlds record.
 If you are looking for a good time don't fail to take in the Clifton cele- bration, which will be the swellest that has ever been given in the his- tory of the camp. The following is the program:
 Sunrise-National Salute.
 goo a. m.-Grand Parade from Postoffice square. Best decorated float, first, s1O; second, s5; best decorated business house, first S10, second, S5; best decorated residence, first S1O, second S5.
 1O:0O-Reading Declaration of h. dependence at Armory Building Hills addition by Miss Mollie Lisles.
 1O:3O-Patriotic Speaking. r. 11:OO-Run by Fire Company, first S6O; second $40; third S25.
 11:3O-Grand Free Barbecue at grounds.
 12:30 to 3:OO-Athletic and Field sports, including horse races, etc.
 Shot Gun Shoot Squad Shoot, 5 men to squad, 9 rocks each, on Sun- day morning, July 4th, at 9 o'clock, first S25; second Sl5; no entrance fee.
 l p. m. July -Indiyidual Handi- cap shoot, 9 rocks; entrance fee S1. Entrance fee and S2O added money to be divided as follows: First S12:5O; second S7 50; third 40 per cent. en- trance money; fourth 30 per cent. entrance money; fifth 20 per cent. en- trance money. All ties to be shot off. Interstate rules apply. All shoots open to non-professional mem bers of any gun club in Arizona. All rocks to be paid for by contest Dr. L. A. w. Burtch at Clifton be- fore midnight, Saturday, July 3rd, 1909.
 Tennis Tournament-For Doubles First racquets; second pair of shoes. For Singles-First l racquet; second 1 pair of shoes. An entrance fee of 50 cents charged for all entries. Entries must be made with J. G. Cooper not later than Saturday even- ing, July 3rd.
 Foot Race-1O0 yard dash, free for all, no entrance fee, first S1O; second S5.OO
 Fat Man Race-Free for all-First $lO: second B.
 Tug of War-First S2O; second s1O.
 Burro Race-First, S5; second, S3.
 Boys Races-Under IA years, 50 yards, first, S2; second, Sl. Under 10 years, 50 yards, first, S2; second, s1. Under 6 years, 25 yards, first, s2; second, S1.
 Sack Race for boys under 10 years, first, 8; second, S2.
 Pie eating contest for boys under 15 years, first, $2; second, Sl.
 Diping for cents for boys under 14 years.
 Girls Races-Under Is years, 50 yards, first, S2; second, SI. Under 12 years, 50 yards, first, S2; second, S1. Under years, 25 yards, first, S2; second, $I.
 Orange race for girls under 12 years, first, S3; second, S2. Under 10 years, first, 8; second, S2.
 Horse Races commencing at ? p. m.
 400 yards-Free for all-Entrance fee S1O for each horse-First, S10O; second, $50: third, S25.
 300 yards-Free for all-Entrance fee s5 for each horse-First, S35; second, Sl5; third, SlO.
 Ladies' Pony Race-30O yards-No entrance fee-First, new saddle; second, new bridle: third, new quirt.
 Those expecting to enter will notify Reece R. Webster not later than Saturday, July 3rd.
 aseball-Clifton ys. Morenci -S250-6O per cent. to winner: 40 per cent. to loser.
 Second Team Contest-$35 to win ming team; S15 to loser. This game to be played Sunday, July 4th.
 8:OO-Band concert at Postoffice square.
 9:O0-Grand ball at Armory build ing, Hills addition; at Casino hall, Chase creek; at Opera House, North Clifton. Public is welcome.
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