The copper era and Morenci leader., 1920-07-09
ENTHUSIASM MARKS FOURTH OF JULY
 CELEBRATION
MONDAY DAY OF JOY MAKING BY PEOPLE OF CLIFTON
 AND VICINITY.

From the detonation of the national salute of twenty-one guns at a. m. Monday until late at night the people of Clifton and vicinity celebrated the | anniversary of the Declaration if h. dependence in fitting and enthusiastic style. Great preparation had been made by the executive committee in charge of the arrangements, ,and every thing was carried through without a hitch. One of the largest crowds ever assembled here began thronging the | streets bright and early, and they ! followed the succession of patriotic 1 and athletic events throughout the en- tire day with intense interest The program was followed without varia- tion as printed and distributed and those in charge deserve great credit l for the success of the day.
 The parade formed in the Chase Creek section of the city, and was headed by City Marshall Joe Deck mounted, followed by other officials and heads of committees. Then came the band, decorated floats and an au- | to containing the veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American wars.
 The route of the parade was up | Railroad avenue to the Hills Addition, 1 then back to the pail park, where the patriotic exercises, athletic events and | sports were held. The patriotic eXer- cises were presided over by General Chairman Greene, who introduced the l speakers of the day. The Declaration of Independence was read by Rev. Toomey and he was followed by Hon. A. R. Lynch who delivered and elo- quent address. Patriotic songs led by J. c. Wright were then sung by the entire assembly.
 The athletic sports followed imme- diately after the conclusion of the patriotic exercises. Then came the dinner Many brought we'll filled bask- tas of edfbles, but those who did not i were served with the eXcellntly bar becued beef lunches. There were plen- ty for all and if anyone went hungry t was ,heir own fault At 1 o'clock the cowboys began their sports. There was a goodly num- Der present and none semed to enjoy these sports more than the cowboys themselves. The sports consisted of bronco riding. burro roping and bare back cattle riding. These events con- sumed the greater portion of the after noon. and at , o'clock horse racing was held in the Hills Addition, where large number of people had assem- bled to witness the thrilling contests between the best horses.
 Prize Winners.
 The prize winners in the parade are as follows:
 Best decorated automobile-First prize, F. E. Slayton, S15; second prize, E. R. Shortridge. $1O
 Best decorated float-Burt Judia, States" $25.
 Bst decorated building - First prize. Peoples Bank & Trust Co.,, $15; second prize, Mrs. Polly Whipple, $1O.
 The members of the committee on decorations were W. M, Juelg, Mrs. Joe Beck. Mrs. Sam Abraham, B. W. Baker, Duncan McNeil, Mayor Jones and George Reitzer.
 The athletic events were in charge of Al Wasem, and the prize winners are as follows:
 Twenty-Five yard dash for girls First prize. Ruth Lynch; second i prize, Rena Gomez
 ! Fifty-yard dash for girls-First prize. Zelma Yoke; second prize, Maude Oden.
 : The cracker eating contest was a : tie between Irene Alba and Maude 7 Oden.
 Tn the egg race for women there were no entrants and the contest was thrown open to the men, and resulted in Harry Miller winning first prize i and J. c. Nave second prize.
 The mailing contest for women re- SuIted as follows.
 ! Mrs. Williams, first, IS seconds; i Mrs. Russell. second, 29 seconds :; i Mrs. B. R Shortridge. B seconds: Mrs B. T. Judia, Az seconds; Miss Minson. AT seconds; Miss Billingsley, | 60 seconds Two of the contestants failed to finish.
 Fifty-yard dash for boys-First ! prize. William Stevens; second prize, i Luis Alvarez.
 Hundred-yard dash-Jose Cantana, | first prize: Joe Montes, second prize.
 Two hundred-yaru oash for boys 1 Manuel Duran. first prize; Harry Mil Ter. second prize.
 ! Shoe race-Manue1 Duran first | prize: Pedro Lujan, second prize. | Rabbit Race-Luis AlvereZ, first prize: Angel Perez second prize.
 Three legged race-William Hale Il first prize Jose Cantana, second prize.
 Wheelbarrow race-Jose Montes | first prize: Manuel Duran, second prize.
 In the bronco riding Arch Fulchel won first prize, Bill Eaton second ], and Sid Fulcher third. ) In the burro roping contest the prize
 fNII
 John Fulcher, first 27 seconds
 Geo. Sutherlin, second, 36 1-2 seconds
 V. F. Leonard, third. 37 1-2 seconds