Mohave County miner., 1914-07-11

races In the streets. The ladies race
 brought in four ladies, and after sev-
 eral false starts the four got away,
 Miss Clara Wilkins winning in fast
 time on little bay horse. Her riding
 was greatly applauded by the crowd.
 Race after race was run through the
 streets and the crowd was all excite
 ment until the shades of night pre-
 vented further racing stunts.
 The Elks of Needles, always can be depended on to do the right thing at
 the right time, and in bringing the Needles band to Kingman they did themselves proud. This band is one of the best in the State of California and the music furnished by it helped wonderfully in passing the two days.
 The Tom Reed Band, which Kingman feels is it's own, furnished a splendid brand of music during the two days. This band s the pride of the Tom Reed camp and well may they feel proud of it's achievements. Its music brightens the tagging hours of camp life and gives everyone a better view of this great old world.
 And we must in passing extend the thanks of the people of Kingman to Charles Grimes and s. s. Jones, of the Tom Reed Company, for their untiring efforts in behalf of the success of our celebration. These gentlemen were everywhere and during the days of the celebration and the days before did much to help get things in shape for the popular enjoyment. When it comes to making everybody feel comfortable Charley Grimes is there.
 And we must not overlook the Indians, Mohave, Wallapai, Moqui and Chemehuevis, these all lent color to the performance, and there were near ly one thousand of them on hand. These Indians had the time of their lives during the entire celebration. The major part of them came here to attend the Big Cry". and after that was over and the Weeping Palace" burned to ashes, the Indians concluded that they had done their duty to the dead and were now in line to let the living have some sport. These Indians spent large amounts of money in the town, the merchants feeling the re- suits in largely increased sales during the time the big delegations were in town.
 Mineral Park, Blackberry and many other of the towns of Mohave county, were nearly depopulated during the days of the celebration, the greater part coming here in machines. Es- pecially was this true of the Big Sandy, cattlemen and ranchers coming in in large numbers and bringing their fami- lies. And all these people went home satisfied that Kingman overdid itself in looking after their comfort and giving them the best Fourth they had ever celebrated.
 The whole town took on gala at tire during the days of the celebration and the day preceding it. Everywhere the business men had decorated their places and made business sections of the town mass of color. The big Ford garage was handsomely decorated, and brilliantly lighted. At the Odd Fellows and Elks Hall the decorations were pleasing and attractive. The Elks quarters were also tastefully dec arated. Taken all in all the decora- tions of the town were the handsomest seen outside of the big cities of the country on gala occasions.
 w. H. Grizzelle, Osa E. Walker. Clarence Wilson, and A. F. Harris, who conducted the sports department are deserving of much praise for their good work in keeping up continuous run of events.