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PLUMMER Bros II TERRY-This Is the
Jmewhat lengthy title of firm COM
posed of young men, successfully con-
Iucting the grocery business in Port
townsend. The Plummer Brothers,
Alfred A. Jr., and Enoch F., were born
and raised in our midst. They began to
clerk by the time they were large enough
to look over an ordinary counter, and
their progress has been made step by
step until they are now among the most
successful business men of the town.
The elder brother has been honoTed by
the citizens of the county and town with
positions oil trust and responsibility, be-
ing at present occupying the office of
county commissioner and member of the
city council. A few years ago he mar
ried the only daughter of our esteemed
townspeople, DR.. and Mrs. n. ID. Hill,
and has thus become fixture" part
of the town. Enoch, the younger, is "up
and coming" whether it be fight, foot
race or trade that you want nt-tgurative-
ly speaking, of course We mean that
'.Eney" is alive clear down to his boots,
and is an important factor in the firm.
He hasn't married anybody, as yet, but
goodness knows how soon he may. Mr..
Chester L. Terry, the other member of
the firm, is also Pert Townsend boy;
and if the Plummer boys began clerking
when first able to "chin a counter,
"Chet" Terry began when he was knee
high to duck" He took unto himself
a better half few month ago, in the
person of Miss Emma Cosper, daughter
of Rev. w. I. Cosper, formerly of this
place. Chester has acquired steady s,
reliable business HABITS, and may be
found at his post as regularly as clock
work. Both he and his brother Fred, so
successfully engaged in the butcher busi-
ness, are n credit to Port townsend.
Plummer Bros. L 'rerry's store is located
in what used to be known as the Gus
tom House corner. 1t is a large build
ing. formerly a part of the Fowler estate.
since purchased and fitted up in ex
celIent style by Mr.. Eisenbeis. 1t oc-
cupies position ON the water front at the
corner of Water and Adams streets. The
firm does large trade not only in town
but out of it, sending goods to several
outside points. By prompt attention to
business and straightforward dealing
they are giving general satisfaction. The
Plummer boys have Inherited property
from their fathers estate, and are using
their capital for the benefit of the town.
al" the "o.d man" of the concern, is
heavily interested in the Port Townsend
Mill property. and is at present secretary
of the company.
, 1884-01-03

persistently about sewing machines for
a few minutes, during which the lady,
stood in the door and barred his entrance,
he finally contented himself with calling
for drink of water after which he took
his unkempt carcass of. He was subse-
quentIy interviewed by the lady's hus-
band down town. and armed that he
had been spotted" that his sewing ma
chime" game vas too thin to hang to-
;etheT, and that the police would at
end TO him if he remained in town. 4
title iudicioCs clearing out of these
vagabonds would have beneficial ef-
oct
, 1884-01-03

1871,

By the above it will be seen that the
number of rainy days on which more
than OIL ore-hundredth Off inch fell in 1882
was 90, and the amount of rainfall dur
ing the year was 1895 inches. In 1888
the number of rainy days was 81, and
the amount of rainfall was 1879 inches.
This will show the number of days dur
ing each year when outdoor work would
have to be suspended, such for instance
Us house painting, whisewashing, &C. bat
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San Francisco, Jan. >. Cleared -
British steamer Barnard Castle, for
Nanaimo; ship Belvidere, for Nanaimo.
PoRr TOWNSEND, Jan. arrived
Steamer Wilmington.
Sailed-Brig Discovery.
PoRT MADISON, Jan. 1-SaiIed- Bark
COquimbo.
PoRT TowNsDND, Dec. 27.-Arrived-
Bark Lizzie Williams.
Dec. 2S.-Arrived-Anna II. Smith.
PoRr Discovery, Dec. 27.-Arrived-
Bark Makah.
POM BLAKELY, Dec. 27.-Arrived-
Bark Montana
Sailed-Brig Tanner.
San Francisco, Dec 27-Cieared- -
Steamer umatilla, for Port Townsend ;
ship Richard III, for Nanaimo.
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The Tacoma NeWs issued handsome
new years edition. 1t is an enterprising
and deserving publication.
Elegant Embroideries. all widths at
Gerson & Meyers.
DIR. Seavey has been attending to the
U. 5. Marine Hospital during the alb
sence of DR.. Mead in Portland
Fall lines Misses and Children's Wool
en- and Cashmere Hose at Gerson &
Merer's
Stmr. Wilmington will take passen-
gers and freight hence 10 San Francisco
at reduced rates, and viii leave Quincy
St wharf about Saturday or Sunday
For particulars apply 20 Waterman Il
katz.
Beautiful Cretonnes at Gerson 4
Meyers
Manager, VIM. g. e. Pitt, of the Seat
tie Herald, received a handsome gold
watch and chain as 4 new years present
from the employees in that office The
occasion was made grand "blow out.
supper, speeches, &C, at the Hotel
Brunswick. Mr.. Pitt won't have to yell
at the devil now to go around the cor
ner and find out what time it is.
Black Silks,
Colored Silks,
Black Ottoman,
Colored Ottoman.
Black Satins,
Colored Satins,
Black Rhadamas at
Gerson Il Meyers.
1t is officially announced that the next
meeting of the Lime Kiln club will be
held in the observatory on the Hotel
Delgardno, which will be brilliantly
Illuminated in honor Of the occasion by
colored lights. Due precaution will be
taken to prevent any accident that might
interfere with the flow of spirits and
soul communion of those congenial
mortal3.
A Good Suit of Mems Clothes for 81
at Gerson & Meyers.
, 1884-01-03
MARRIED..

THURLOW-S -SCOTT-In Seattle, Dec.
25th, by Rev. j. n. Dennison, Mr..
Eugene Thurlow, of Port Townsend,
to Miss Scott, of Seattle.
Mr.. Thurlow is employed at Townsend
Iron Works, and has many friends herea-
bouts We welcome the happy pair to
the city and wish them many years of
harmonious welded life.
, 1884-01-03
SHIPPING NEWS.

The Queen of the Pacific came il
night before last in the night, and W.
did not get her passenger and freigh,
list in time for yesterdays paper. Here
~ Is
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for such work as shipbuilding. house
carpentry or farming, it is believed that
there are fewer idle days at Port Town
send, on account of the weather, than
any other point on Puget Sound.
, 1884-01-03
meteorological.

Rainfall in Port Townsend d uring the
years 1882 aud 1888. from record kept by
Mr.. James Smith with q. S. Signal Ser
vice standard guage belonging to j. G.
Swan:
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G.. P. Corsets,
Seven hundred Bone Corsets,
Tampoling
Bon Ton /" at
Gerson & Meyers.
, 1884-01-03

Marysville Blankets,
Mission Blankets,
Mer ;ed b. ankets at
Gsreon d Meyers.
, 1884-01-03
BORN.

BRADSHAW.-In Port Townsend, Jan.
1st, 1884, to the wife of Hon. G. NJ.
Bradshaw, a d tighter. Mr.. Brad
shaw is proud of his new years gift.
, 1884-01-03

In Port Townsend, Dec. oath. to the
wife of Capt. Jas Gilmore, a daughter.
A valuable Christmas gift.
, 1884-01-03


Ladies' Gossamers,
Misses Gossamers,
Gents Gossamers at
Gerson & Meyers
Fine assortment of Christmas cards,
Gents and Ladies' sets, &c, at
LATIaRR & Co.'s.
Ladies' Cloaks,
Ladies' listers,
Ladies' Dolmans at
Gerson & Meyers.
Assortment of stationery at Latimer 4
Cos.
Ladies' Woolen Hose,
Ladies' Merino Hose,
Ladies' Cashmere Hose at
GersOn L Meye's.
Go to the City Cigar Store for the best
cigars in town.
Don't you forget it, but remember that
Gerson & Meyers are selling all kinds of
Rubber Goods % per cent. less than any
house in Port Townsend.
Just received at Jas. Jones Oranges,
Lemons, French Candies and Cape Cod
Cranberries. also, some extra nice Cali
fornia Port Vine
Mems Overcoats only 81, at Gerson &
Meyers.
WANTED.-Nen to cut 100 cords of
wood. Apply at the City Cigar Store.
Genuine Merino Underwear for Ladies
and Gentlemen at Gerson & Meyers.
Just received at james James large
lot Of the latest sheet music, also LOT
of instruction books for various instru-
ments.
ALI Wool Shaker Flannel Underwear
at Gerson & Meyer.
For q good fitting and stylish suit Of
Clothes call ON Gerson & Meyers.
Elegant and stylish Overcoats in end
i less variety at Gerson il Meyers.
The Best line of Boys and Youths
Clothing in Port Townsend TO be ifount
/ at Gerson & Meyers.
, 1884-01-03

Now is your time to subscribe.
, 1884-01-03

zee sth from San Francisco,
, 1884-01-03

thE have CIgnaItod date
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
Sleen.

Men, women and children require Just
50 much sleep, and if they do not have it
suffer IN consequence. do not think a
persen should be walked in the morning,
and for this reason; when man falls
asleep he is in the shop for repairs, as the
railroad men say His frame and all the
intricate machinery is being overhadled
and made ready for the next days work.
The wear Of the previous day is being
repaired. Nature is doing that herself
She knows what the tired frame needs
Just as she knows how to make the heart
throb and send the blood Coursinp
through the veins Then sha takes that
tired frame, lays it down on a bed, sur
rounds It with the refreshing air of the
night, covers it with the soft darkness
and lets the man rest. ''Tired natures
sweet restorer, balmy sleep" visits him,
and as the hours wear by his energies are
renewed, and strength comes back, and
finally, when morning breaks and the
sunlight steals through the lattice. he
opens his eyes and is himself again. Or.
If he is early to bed he awal1es with the
cocks growing. Now who shall go to
chat mans side an hour before he opens
his eyes and say to nature, stand aside
and let him get up; he has had enough
restl Well, nature will say; 'tYou can
take him if you will, but | will charge
him with an hours loss of sleep and !
will collect it out of his bones and nerves
md his hair and eyesight. You can't
cheat me. I'll find property to levy on "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
Flowers on the Farm.

Notwithstanding the fact that farmers
are continually accused of having no
taste for flowers, most Of them enjoy tue
beautiful things of nature. The farmer
may not be constantly going into rapture
over country scenes and rural beauties
but if he lack the frivolous interJectlohs
Of city people, he possesses a more deslIe
able, more persistent love for natur-
and her Jewels The farmer has Sol
through his courtship with nature; he Is
welded to her and appreciates her
silently. II he goes to the city week
he misses the birds, the sunrise and the
verdure of the hills and meadows. Usu-
ally he enjoys the flowers which his WE
and daughters rear about the house. lie
often has too much to do to look after
the flower garden. To be sure, ten OF
fifteen minutes every othei evening IN the
week would nurture d sufficient flower
garden, but those minutes can often pc
devoted more pleasantly TO rest ana
recreation. For those farmers who can
devote an hour or two Of leisure each
day, there is little excuse for the neglect
Of the flower garden. Such farmers
usually cultivate flowers, however The
farmer expresses his love fOT flowers II nc
sets aside a good piece Of land for the
purpose, measures it and plows it we'll
and then turns it over to his wife and
children. Few, very few farmers refuse
that much decoration. Some farmers
have false notions in regard to flowers
growing, but the number is yearly
decreasing Our country is new, and 1t
cannot be expected to rival hoary old
England in its Horticulture. Eastward
more flowers are grown than westward,
but with every year of increased age IN
the western states comes an increased
demand for flowers There are some
farmers, however, who have an idea that
It does not pay to keeps lawn or cultivate
a garden. Such farmers prefer to see
their daughters vainly endeavoring to
play croquet in six inches Of grass and on
rough piece of ground, or to see them
tire Of home and its surroundings alto
gether, while the boys are off at night
talking about fast horses or betting upon
the capabilities of Il pup, than to spend
little time and exertion on the immediate
surroundings of the house. Weknow of
a farmer who had a choice plot Of flowers
near his house from which enough cut
flowers were derived to take thirty dollars
in premiums at the fair He sold out to
a man who believed only in profit lie
planted the plot to potatoes, for, being
handy, The girls could catch potato bugs
IN odd minutes. He raised eight bushels
Of potatoes, which, at a good price,
returned him three dollars and twenty
cent. IIdQerly Nagasine
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
A Chinese Farmhouse.

A Chinese farmhouse is a curious look
ing abode. Usually it is sheltered with
groves of feathery bamboo and thick
spreading banyans. The walls are Of
clay or wood, and the interior of the
house consists of one main room extend
ing from the floor to the tiled roof. with
closet looking apartments in the corners
for sleeping rooms There is a sliding
window on the roof made out of cut
oystershells arranged in rows, while the
side windows are mere wooden shutters.
The floor is the bare earth, where at
nightfall there often gathers together a
miscellaneous family Of dirty children,
fowls, ducks, pigeons and litter of pigs
all living together in delightful harmony.
In some districts infested by marauding
bands houses are strongly fortified with
high walls containing appertures for fire
arms, and protected by a moat, crossed
by a rude drawbridge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
A Curious Story.

One of our best and be5t-known knights
Of the razor tells acurious story for which
lie vouches himself and brings witnesses
whose word, as well as his own, cannot
be impeached. Several days ago a man
called in for a shave, and taking his seat
IN chair, had his wants duly attended
to- The operator noticed a feather stick
ing out in his beard, which was rather
Nell-grown, and supposing it had merely
lodged there started to pull it out The
nan quickly stopped him, saying
Don't, that hurts me.
He then told our informant that ever
since his beard began to grow that fcath-
er had a place on his cheek, and that
pulling it out did not check the growth.
but rather increased it. He had finally
concluded to accept it as inevitable, and
accordingly never allows it to be pulled
out now The feather was very perfect
and about like that ordinarily plucked
from a chickens tail.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
A Duck Imnosed rnon.

A Manitoba paper tells Of an ingeniout
method of securing a stock Of hens, prac-
ticed bv a bachelor who lives in a sc
cluded corner OF the hills, distant frcln
neighbors Discovering the nest Of
wild duck near his skGuty, he removed
the eggs and placed an equal number o.
hens eggs in the nest In Tue time thu
wild duck found that she vas the be
wildered mother Of flock Of chickens
Not that she knew that they w e chick.
ems; she did not know what they were.
rnsir bills were not right, their feet were
"a wrong, and they were of every color;
they could not swim and they could not
understand. 4 more astonishcd 1ild
duck was not to be found in Manitoba.
The bachelor placed his laisbegotten
chickens in basket and took care of
them. while the old duck returned to
neighboring pond, feeling that she had
in some way been shamafully imposcd
upon
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
The sharpest knife is easiest nieked
"AsGoodasNew

are the words used by a lady, who was at one
time given up by the most eminent physicians
and left to die. Reduced TO a mere skeleton
pale and haggar1, not able to leave her bed
from all those distressing diseases peculiar 70
suffering females, such as displacement, leu
corrh9a, Inflammation, etc, etc she began
taking DIR. Pierces 'Favorite Prescription
and also using the local treatments recon-
mended by him, and is now, she says, a
good as new" Price reduced to one dollar
BY druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

No lady of refinement likes to resort
to superficial devices to supply becoming
semblance of her former beauty 1t Is health
alone that lights the countenance and brings
hack fresh tints to the faded cheek. Ifany-
thing on earth will do this, it is Mrs LYDIA
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound when
has already brought health to mulItltudes
with whom all other means had failed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

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and everything IN The nature Of eruphons
blotches, pimples, ulcers, scrofulous humors,
and incipient consumption, which Is nothing
more nor less than scrofula of the lungs, com
pletely out Of the system. 1t stimulates and
invigorates the liver, tones up the stomach,
regulates the bowels, purifies the blood, and
builds up the weak places of the body. 1t is a
purely vegetable compound and will do more
than is claimed for it. We refer to DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

On every banner blazon bright,
The motto strong for which we tight,
OF all the oils that e'er were seen,
There's none that beats our Carbollne'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

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Without , cure the worst cases Of r, M ct
,tamrs ~, ele use Of knife send f,,, 's''te
nisnens .y- pamphlet and references yvo gr
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

Be regular in your habits, especially IN
drawing your salary.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
No lady of refinement likes to reso

Runaway horses generally leave some
trace behind them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

Beyond all other extravagances of folly
is that of expecting or wishing to live in
a great number of hearts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

notes t5 isu +u,l misses the notes when h.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19

CONSPICUOUS. ii0Aes Ignorance more
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-09-19
OILY PIN.

ONLY PIN.
Only PIN
A. II calmly lay
In the shining light
OF a bright MONDAY.
Only a boy,
He saw that PIN
And fixed on Il ook intent
Till boy aud pin alike were bent.
Only achair-
IL had no business standing there
The bov he put on a iiendish grin.
And ON the seat OF that chair he fixed that
pin.
Only a man.
He sat on that chair,
Aud as he rose
So did his hair
Only a yell
But an honest one,
IL lacked all elements OF fun,
And man, and boy and pin, and chair,
In wild confusion mingled there
The Arizona champion., 1884-02-23
WEEKLY CHAMPION.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY as, 1884.
THE CHAMPION HASA CXR. CLZA7IOWALONG ZHELLVE OF THE 4. & z. ROAD DOUB. LE THAZOFANY OTHER PA- PER LN ARIZONA.
Send It to Your Friends.

On the first page of this issue of the CHAMPION we re.publish the corres- pondence which appeared in our pa per several weeks since, giving a des- cripuon of the country around us, from Canon Diablo to Chino Valley. At the time it was published before, the extra demand for copies was more than we could supply, and now, at the request of numerous citizens who desire to secure extra numbers to send to eastern friends, we reprint the en- tire letter, including a graphic descrip- tion of the Cliff Dwellers' region, such as has never before appeared in print. The article is from the pen of our esteemed townsman, J. w. Spaf- ford, who volunteered to do the wri- ting for us, being thoroughly acquaint- ed with the country, but at the time our friend Spaffcrd was not aware that his production would create so much appreciation among the people. The article has been copied in the Chicago Times, Boston Herald and Albuquer- que Journal whole and in part, and numerous extracts have been made from it in the Territorial papers. We now give the entire article in one number, and have printed 200 extra copies to supply our patrons, who can obtain any number of copies by calling at the CHAMPION office.
The Arizona champion., 1884-02-23
APACHE COUNTY.
Cart & Ranna's Colorado Ranch,

COLORADO RANCH, Apache Co.,, Feb. II, ISS4.-EDIToR CHAMPION: Agreeable to promise, l send you what items l can gather from this section of country.
 A heavy rain has fallen here during the past month. Later fall of snow has swollen Puerki creek to undue pro- portions, the water of which is always roilly, and to make it clear salt has to be put into it, process we have to go through to get our cooking water. The soil along the stream is g sandy, black loam, free from all rocks or malpai formation, possessing all the ingredients for raising vegetables and small grains. Grass grows in abun- dance.
 James Cart and Adam Hannah have located ranch twenty miles east of Holbrook and within half mile of the Atlantic & Pacific railroad. They have sunk well, and found water at depth of fourteen feet, in quantity sufficient to water their stock. They have also driven pump on a corral site. Other Improvements are in contemplation.
 MT. Hannah will return to Flagstaff, his old home, in March, and will go from thence to the San Juan country, in Colorado, and drive a large band of cattle to Arizona during the con- ing summer. w. c. F.
The Arizona champion., 1884-02-23
The A. &P. Railroad oficials.

Col. F. w. Smith, General Super intendent of the A. x P. road, who hsa so long filled the responsible po- sition he now holds, has proved him self most efficient officer. During the late storm, when every facility of the road was brought into acquisition, the delays were brief, while the ob- structions from snow were most extra ordinary. Always at his post, direct ing the affairs of the company, he en- joys the confidence and esteem of the Board Of Directors of the road and its patrons. Mir. w. C. Dennison, the new General Freight and Passen- ger agent for the company, brings to his position large experience and he displays an energy that has characterize ed him in every position he has been called upon to fill by the company.
 His promotions have been we'll earn
The Arizona champion., 1884-02-23

California Duck lined overcoats at cost at J. R. Fitzpatrick x Co.'S.