The copper era and Morenci leader. [volume] (Clifton, Ariz.) 1911-1929, 1913-07-04
9TH
CELEBRATED
IN CLIFTON

"A perfect Fourth is the decision
OF the big crowd that assembled at
the celebration grounds in Hills Flat
Friday.
Nothing was left undone by the
committeeman to provide a list of
entertainments that would appeal to
the diverse desires of the many cele-
orators and the several committees
are deserving of all praise in regard
to the splendid manner in which they
planned and conducted the pleasures
OF the day. Not a disturbing note
msrred the patriotic harmony
At o'clock in the morning the
booming of guns saluted the people
of Clifton. The next number on
the program was the parade, which
led by the, Clifton band, started near
the Library building and led to North
Clifton, thence to East Clifton on
the way to the grounds in Hill'sFlat
Here a mention should be made of
the splendid appearance of the Cliff
ton band. In their neat uniforms
OF white they made splendid show
ing.
Especially noticeable among the
decorated vehicles was the wagon of
the City Bakery The proprietors
must have given much thought to it's
unique decoration. A mammoth
loaf of bread weighing 21 pounds was
the principal feature.
Hose Team Races.
The first number on the program.
after arriving at the grounds, was
the contest by Cliftons four hose
teams. In the opinion of the major
ity of the crowd, this was easily the
big event of the day. The teams, all
of them, made records that brought
the applause of the crowd The
slowest time made was better than
the time of the winning team at the
last contest held among them, every
team yesterday materially lowering
its last record.
The North Clifton team again came
of victorious, although they were
so closely pressed, especially by the
South Clifton boys, that their victory
The Hills Flat team made unusually
fast time, but were disqualified be-
cause of pulling the hose before the
proper time. East Clifton also was
disqualified because of losing the noz-
zIS after making a run that fright
e1ed it's three rivals. Chase Creek
made very creditable showing, in
view of the fact that sickness and
lack of practice placed them at a
disadvantage. Perhaps the North
Clifton boys were inspired to extra
effort because of their determination
to hold the Carmichael cup IN the
home of Mr.. Archie Morrison, Mrs.
Morrison being appointed custodian
OF this prize.
North Clifton's time was 80 Is
seconds, Hills Flat 20 80, Chase
Creek 35 7-10, East Clifton 80 IL.
Literary Proqram
Following the hose races came the
literary program. An immense crowd
filed to overfowing the grand stand,
where they were entertained by a
well rendered program. A number
oz Clifton young people happily rem
dered patriotic songs, readings and
drills An able address of welcome
was delivered by Rev. Love. Hon.
F. E. Wall read the Declaration of
the patriotism of those assembled
The last numbers of the program, in
Guiding an Grafton by Hon. E. V.
Horton, were omitted as the length
OF the program required more time
than expected, conflicting with the
dinner hour
After the literary exercises the big
crowd repaired to the large arbor
where, sheltered from the July sun;
they did more than justice to- feast
that included the barbecued beef and
mutton they had long been anticipat-
ing
The committee on grounds and bar
becue are deserving of praise for |
their hard work. The decorations of
the grounds and the quality of the
oarbecued meat illustrated that these
were well selected.
The fine dinner placed the crowd
IN a humor to fully enjoy the pro-
gram of children's sports, which also
three-legged races, etc., by
nen.
The names of the prize winners fol-
ow:
20 yard dash, boys under ten years
list Leonard Ross; End, Clyde
Whitaker.
so yard dash, boys under thirteen
7ears-1st, Houston; End, Douglas.
rs yard dash, boys under sixteen
,ears-1st, Jose Montana; End, Ger
Id Gale !
200 foot sack race, boys under six {
cen years-1st, Oscar Hayes; End, 4
leonard Ross.
so yard ash, girls under fifteen
ears-1st, Mildred Weiss 2n, Lydia {
seek f
200 loot three legged race, girls !
nder fifteen years-1st, Mildred
Weiss and Nora Sidebotham; End q
'ody sisters.
200 foot race for married ladies' l
st, Mrs. j. E. Miller; 2nd Mrs A. a
'roctor. r
100 yard dash for men-1st, Gibson
1 Morenci; End, V. E. Weiss.
100 yard wheelbarrow race-1st A. l
arson; End, George Wehr