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Show THE GLORIOUS 4TH UP AT RICHMOND The Day Observed in a Befitting Manner and Enjoyed by the Thousands Present. Interesting Program in the Morning, Ball Game and Sports in the Afternoon, Richmond demonstrated her patriotism patriot-ism In the up-to-date celebration of tho Nation's birth on the 4th of July. Her citizens turned out in mass and took part in the festivities of the day, and extended tho glad hand of welcome wel-come to the hundreds of visitors from neighboring towns, who had como per invitation to Join in the celebration. A salute of fifty guns at the break of day signaled the beginning of the celebration. The stars and stripes were hoisted at sunrise and the band began their morning serenade. The parade formed at 8:30 a. m. and marched through the principal streets. Miss Nina Bowman, very appropriately appropri-ately gowned, with a company of pretty maids, on a handsomely decorated de-corated float, very beautifully represented repre-sented the Godess of Liberty. None the less beautiful was the Moat Utah which followed, represented by Miss Ella Chrlstenscn, standing gracefully in a handsome costume under the shade of a large Sego Lily. Four little tots, one on each corner of the float, rode with Miss Chrlstenscn, and were the objects of much admiration admira-tion and favorable comment. At 10 a. m. the following program was rendered jn the hall: Music Band Song "America" Choir Prayer by Chaplain P. N. Nelson Song "StarSpangled Banner"... Choir Address of Welcome, by Marshal of the day F. W. Funk Vocal Solo Mrs. Fannie Thomas Recitation Irwin Stoddard Music Band Oration Melvln J. Mallard Declaration of Independence Luther Burnham Male Quartette. .Samson, Webb & Co. Toast "Utah" T. H.Merrill Toast "Our City Fathers" Miss ITattlc Chrlstenscn Toast "Richmond 20 years ago".. E. S. Schow Toast "Richmond 20 years hence" May McCarrey Song, "Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground Choir Prayer Chaplain Music Band The program was thoroughly enjoyed enjoy-ed throughout. Young William Stoddard Stod-dard made a lilt in his recitation; after speaking for some time on Richmond and the achievements of her people he closed by referring to somo of the big guns saying "James Funk, Geo. W. Skidmorc, and Hy Balr are great men but hero's a "grater," at the same time holding up before tho audience audi-ence a large potato grater. Mr. Ballard's oration was commendable com-mendable and very much enjoyed. The male quartette was one of the best features of the day. Miss May McCarrey In her toast "20 years hence" had a large number of prominent citizens on the rack. Hon. C. '.. Harris whoso hair was tinged with gray was bustling about tho station arranging for an extraordinary extra-ordinary shipment of condensed milk. Ex-treasurer S. W. Hendricks, was making a hit in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Mac-beth. Fred Whittle, water-master, had appropriated the water In all the streams between Logan and Franklin. James Funk had secured a life's lease as manager of Apostle Merrill's store, with the understanding that tho position posi-tion be transferred to his son, If he had one living, at his death. Geo. W. SLidmoro was running around town bare-headed his head having swelled so much that it was Impossible to get a hat large enough to circumscribe the same selling pictures for the Chicago Portrait Co. The afternoon was devoted to sports which were many and of a very creditable credit-able nature. Various prizes were awarded and all were called olT on time and without a hitch, except In ono case tho baso ball gainn. The game was between Lcwlston and Richmond and closed at tho last half of the 8th inning when the scorn stood HI to 10. A dispute aroso bc-tweeji bc-tweeji tjie umpire and tho Lcwlston captain the umpire calling a foul which the Lcwlston man claimed a fair ball. Not being able to reconcile tho affair, the Lcwlston team took their "little dishes" and left the diamond. The line up follows: Lcwlston Richmond Dopp, II. c A. Thompson Bybce 8 Woodland Glover, C. 1 Anderson Pond 2 O. Thompson Dopp, C. 3 Burnham Wheeler, ss II. Balr Allen, T. r t ' O. Balr Allcr c. f. Webb Slowcll 1. f. Johnson The game was a disagreeable affair from beginning to end, tho childish epithet "I wont play" falling from the llpsof playerson bothsldes. These two teams have yet to learn that the umpire um-pire Is the sole Judge of the game, and should be respected, and that they should play ball or get out of the gam?. The people want to sec ball playing and not childish Jangling which only dlsgusts,and puts a damper on sports that should bo encouraged, and would be encouraged If the players play-ers would "get in the game." The day's festivities closed with a grand ball in tho evening In which 00 couples participated. "It Is reported that some hotshot was tired on tho ovenlng of the "third when the voting contest on the godess of liberty closed. It was generally conceded that Miss Bowman was an easy winner, and as the one getting the next highest number of votes was to represent Utah, the light waged on second choice. it appears that Messrs. J. V. Shepard and Geo. W. Skldmoro were supporting Miss Etta Merrill who was then well nigh up to tlrst place. They approached Mr. Jas. W. Funk who, ttiey say, agreed to support Miss Merrill, but Just as tho clock struck ten, the hour when the contest was to close, Mr. Funk and his followers put down their money for Miss Chrlstenscn which gave her second place. When asked for an explanation for his suddenly changed attitude Mr. Funk said "I changed my mind" whereupon the supporters of Miss Merrill proceeded to Inform Mr. Munk what they thought of such work, and It appears as though that gentleman was talked to as he perhaps per-haps , was never talked to before. However, the ripples were all calmed before the celebration began, and all went to work with good feelings. The committee deserves much credit and praise for the high order of the celebration. Miss Amanda Adamson was brought home from tho hospital last Thursday. She stood the trip very well but is In a very delicate condition. Amanda was taken to the hospital lastOctobcr and has been there ever since. She has been suffering from consumption of the intestines. Three operations have been performed but without the desired results. She is still hopeful that she will get well and has exercised exer-cised a great deal of faith during her entire alllictlons and it Is tho hope of the entire community that her desires de-sires shall bo granted unto her. F. G. Robinson, Jr. and wife came to Richmond to spend thu Fourth with his father, Mr. F. O. Robinson. Frank has located In Star Valley. Ho has gono Into tho stock business and Is doing well. Mr. C. A. Burnham and wife came up from Ogdcn to spend tho Fourth. They expect to remain hero for some time, and then they will go to Mont-pciler, Mont-pciler, Idaho, where Mr. Burnham will act as principal of tho schools. The first crop of luccrii Is about half up. It was thought during the early part of the season this crop was going to be very light but the report now Is that an overage crop will bo gathered. Mrs. George W. Squires of Logan has been visiting with relatives and friends for the past week. Avit. |