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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-11-06
Real Estate Directory.

Any one contemplating the purchase of real es-
tate in Florida should write to the parties below
in whatever section they wish to locate 1t is the
effort of the AGRICULTURIsT to have none but first
class firms represented in this column.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-11-06

M w. SARGENT, dealer in REAL ESTATE,
I1 DeLand Fla. Has complete set of Alb
stracts of Titles in Volusia county, Florida.
Titles perfected and taxes paid for non-resdents.
Correspondence solicited.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-11-06

M N DUNN & CO., SOUTH FLORIDA LAND
WI AGENCY, Kissimmee. Fla. Inside prices on
tied. B8- We pay taxes and look after interests
of nOn-resdents.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-11-06

W. REAL ESTATE. Rents collected, etc.
nORE & HUTCHINSON, REAL ESTATE AND
~ COLLECTION AGENCY, DeLand, Fla. See dis
play adv in another column.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

construction with the numerous other ruins throughout the valley, and it is therefore the oldest habitation upon the American continent.
 The Indians found inhabiting this valley by Coronado in 1540, though possessed of the customary traditions of the native races, knew nothing of the origin of the famous edifce, nor of the people who built it. As far back as their traditional records carried them it was still ruin, and further than this very little light will probably be ever shed upon the subject.
 The old ruin is hastening on to utter decay very rapidly now Ages ago when it's strong roof kept out the water from the winter storms the ele- ments could make but little inroad upon the staunch castle; but little by little the erosions of time insidiously preyed upon its exposed portions and finally left it without root or floors, at the mercy of the wind and storm and ,llater on, ofthe relic h"nter-until it's scanned and bare walls stand alone, manfully battling against the doom that must sooner or later overtake it. Out on the desert plain it stands, a mere skeleton in form, surrounded by the ashes of its departed glory; the crownless king of a valley that went down to death, now awaiting in ghost ly solitude its promised resurrection.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
Baboquivari.

Baboquivari Peak is 50 miles south of Tucson and 20 miles west of Ariva- ca.
 The mines in this range of noun tains are south of the peak, they were discovered by E. N. Hudson and Chas Bent in 1877.
 The Baboquivari Gold and Silver Mining Co. are working these mines, they have mill of 20 stamps, the owners of the mill and mines are E. N. Hudson, Chas. Bent and A. B. Sampson. The mill is situated in a beautiful valley, at the foot of Mildred Peak, about miles from Baboquivari Peak, 4,500 feet above sea level.
 The principal mines are the Octopus Group, the mineral being gold and silver of equal value per ton.
 The mountains are covered with white and black oak, water is pure and abundant, and the adjacent prair- ies are covered with nutritious grasses.
 The company commenced crushing ore Nov. 22nd 1889. About 40 men are employed.-Citizen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
huliday Cuuds!

A choice and well-selected stock of Holiday goods has just been opened at Wildman & Co.'S and marked down to bedrock prices. They consist in part of Christmas Cards of new and handsome designs, Dolls of every description, Toys of all kinds, Books suitable for the young folks, Fancy Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Mani cure Sets, etc, Call early for the best selections.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Quite a number of the ladies of Flor snce have substantial reasons for not forgetting one H, NJ. Morris, who visit ed this place several weeks ago claim ing to represent the firm of Allen < Lewis, dealers in ladies furnishing goods, of New York, He succeeded in obtaining several orders here and managed to exact partial payments as a guarantee that the goods would be taken on their delivery. After waiting several weeks inquiries were were in stituted and the fact learned that no such firm as Allen & Lewis exists in New York, and the natural conclusion reached was that Morris was Q swindler. 1t may be some satisfaction to his vic tims to learn that Morris was arrested st Fl Paso a short time ago, charged with swindling, and is serving sen tence for his rascalities. The moral of this episode is buy your goods oi your home merchants and you will have no kick coming.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by lady of this country. Disease fastened it's clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood it's severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed necessarily and could not sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption and was so much re- lieved upon taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured. Her name IS Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus wrote w. c. Hamrick, of Shelby, N. C.,-Get trial bottle free at Thomas F. Weedin's drug store,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
ITS HISTORY.

In Pat Hamilton's Resources of Arizona" edition of 1884, the follow account of it's discovery and dimen- sions is given:
 In many a valley now desolate waste these mute evidences of thrift and industry (ancient canals) are seen on every haHd; and vast regions now given over to the solitude of nature were at some remote period the homes of a race who made them bloom with beauty and smile with industry. There is every reason to believe that where one acre is cultivated in the Territory to-day twenty were made productive by the people who once occupied the land. This may well be called the pre- historic period of Arizona, when the country presented a far different ap- pearance from what it does to-day. It was period when valley, vale and glen blossomed with the fruits of peaceful industry; when comfortable homes dotted the plain and mountain side, and when a numerous people dwelt in peace and plenty, surrounded by every thing which could gratify their simple wants. But the race which once made these arid plains and deserted valleys to smile with verdure have passed away, leaving behind no trace of their origin, their history, or their extinction. A few crumbling and shapeless ruins are all that remains to tell the tale of their existence; and the fickering and uncertain gleam of conjecture is all that is left to guide the explorer in dis covering the fate that befell them. As helping to cast some light on the life
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The near approach of the holidays is foreshadowed in the gay appearance of the stores that deal in suitable novelties for this happy season. Especially is this the case with the J. D. Ritten- house estate, which has provided against any contingency or demand that may transpire. Their store is full of holiday goods and they have hardly an article that would not make a suit able Christmas or New Years gift. Read every word of their big advertise ment and if you fail to see what you want call at their store and you will find if
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. Adolph Nieman was down from Riverside Monday. He looks for con- siderable mining activity in that quar- ter very shortly. A wealthy corpora ton is now negotiating for nearly all the lead properties in that district and Mineral Creek and there are strong grounds for belief that sale implies the erection of large reduction works in that vicinity. There also indica- tions that the Ray copper propery will soon resume active operations.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
consumptIon surelv Cured.

To THE EDIToR.- Please inform your readers that have positive remedy for the above named disease. By it's timely use thousands of hope less cases have been permanently cur ed. I shall be glad to send two bot ties of my remedy FREE to any of your readers who have consumption if they will send me their express and post office address. Respectfully.
 T. A. SLOCUM, M. C., 181 Pearl St., New York.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
Saddle and Harness.

w. s. Kengla can make a com plete set of harness by machinery and agrees to sell harness within one dol lar of what it costs in the east. He has in his employ one of the finest Colorado saddle makers. The Kengla White river tree is used, and $25 will be paid to any horse that can break it by falling Single harness from $50 to $50; double harness from $16.50 to $22.50. Our machinery enables us to compete with the east. Everything in the saddle and harness line kept.
 w. s. KENGLA, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. Chas. O. Brown of Tucson, has several men constantly at work de- veloping his Bat mine, five or six miles southwest of that city, and great deal of very fine ore is being piled up on the dump. There are several hundred feet of work done and the property is re- garded as q very valuable one.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
Advice to Mofhers.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teething, is the prescription of one of the best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and has been used for for ly years with never failing success by mil tions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething its value is incalcu- lable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dysentery, and diarrhoea, gripping in the bow els, and wind,colic. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price 25c. bot tie.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Major Wham, of Tucson, is blessed with bright little girl, who on one oc- casion took great liking to a little Jewish baby and wanted her mother to take it after it was left motherless. The little girl would not be put of and was determined to have a sister. Finally her mother, said: "We can't take the child, she is little Jew and not Christian and doesn't believe as we do." Whereupon the child said "Mother, spank it and make it Chris tian and then we can take it."
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
ANCIENT RUINS.
EVIDENCE OF ANTIQUITY OF CIvILI-
 PATTON.
The Castle of Casa Grande as it is and its History SO far as Known-Conjec-
 ture as to It's Probable Age.

The famous ruin of the prehistoric edifice known as Casa Grande, whose crumbling walls are almost within sight of Florence, is the best preserved structure erected by the unknown race of civilized people that once inhabited the Gila valley. It is an object of curiosity to the traveller and of study to the savant, but of the busy hands that built it and to what purpose it's labyrinthian chambers were dedicated no one has so far been able to satis- factorily solve. Its massive walls were built of a peculiar concrete of un- known ingredients, which differs great ly from the materials used by any of the Indian tribes of the southwest, and its interior was finished with a smooth coat of cement that has successfully withstood the ravages of time during the centuries that have elapsed since its discovery, and for the possible cen turies that preceded that event. It was evidently handsome and impos- ing edifice of six or eight stories high, but beyond this fact there can be only conjecture.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Judge J. D. McCabe, of Globe, stop ped over day in Florence on his re- turn home from Tucson, and paid THE ENTERPRISE a pleasant call. Judge McCabe, like all intelligent men that visit this valley, believes there is a very bright future for Florence, and it is possible that he may conclude some day to make his home here.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The Board of Directors of the Cham Der of Commerce will hold meeting tonight, to hear the reports from the several committees upon subjects as- signed them at the last meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Cham Der will be held next Saturday after noon at three o'clock.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
One Fact

Is worth column of rhetoric, said an American statesman. It is fact, established by the testi- mony of thousands of people. that Hoods sar- saparilla does cure scrofula. salt rheum and other diseases or affections arising from impure state or low condition of the blood It also over- comes that tired feeling, creates good appetite, Try it. r.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
A Big One.

A mountain lions skin was brought in yesterday that surprised the na- tives. The animal it covered was kill ed at the Inter Ocean ranch and had attained the goodly length of 3 feet, } inches, from tip to tip. A wild cat was lassoed also. The varmints had been depredating at the expense of the ranchers in that neighborhood for quite a while but came to grief at last Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Bicente Ferrer, an old and respected citizen and very popular among our Mexican population, died night before last. He was eighty years old, a native of Hermosillo, and has lived in Tucson number of years. He leaves a wife, five daughters and enc son to mourn his loss. MT. C. Velasco, editor of the Fronterizo, is his son-in-law- Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. E. P. Loyeioy, large dealer in general merchandise at WAhuska, Nevada, says: "I have tried St. Pat rick's Pills and can truthfully say they are the best have ever taken or known used" As pleasant physic or for disorders of the liver they will al- ways give perfect satisfaction. For sale by Thos. F. Weedin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. F. M. Reavis was down from his ranch in the Superstition mountains this week, with lot of fresh veget- ables which he disposed of without trouble. His mountain ranch grows the finest and best vegetables of all kinds that are produced anywhere, and when he comes to town everybody lays in supplies.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. Geo. w. Campbell has eomplet- ed his contract for clearing and seed ing Dr. Iutzi's land under the Florence canal and is now ready to enter into other contracts of a similar nature. He does his work thoroughly and makes a speciality of the check system of irrigation.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
Messrs. Shields & Price have secured

Messrs. Shields & Price have secured the contract to supply the fresh beef used at the reservoir camp on the Flor ence canal and have opened a shop there for the accommodation of the ranchers in that vicinity. Mir. Frank Shields has charge of that end of the line and supplies the beef from the range of Shields & Price close by.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
New Boarding House.

Mrs. Cosgroves new Boarding House, adjoining MT. w. c. Smiths store at Casa Grande, is now open and share of public patronage is solicited. The table is the very best and the charges reasonable.
 Mrs. YsABEL CosGRovE.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Attention is called to the advertise ment of Messrs Schoenield X Heyman, furniture dealers, of Phenix. This firm carries an immense stock of very choice goods which they offer at ex- tremely low prices.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

hands of and shall notify the Depart ment immediately of any infraction or spoliation of this grand prehistoric ruin. I shall regard it as a privilege, and honor, and sacred duty, as far as in my power lies, to protect this mute monument of an age, and people un- known, for the benefit of antiquarians for the people of Arizona, and the citi- zens of Florence especially, who will take pride in directing strangers to the spot, and giving them every facili- ty in their power to study the history of this remarkable relic and the hith- erto unknown people whose records, so far, are only read in the mounds, canals and reservoirs still distinctly seen in the vicinity.
 l am Dear Sir,
 Very respectfully yours,
 ISAAC T. WHITTEMoRE. To the Hon. JOHN w. NOBLE, Secre- tary of the Interior.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. Eugene Middleton took his de- parture for Globe Thursday, having full ly recovered from the wound received when Reynolds and Holmes were kill ed by the Indians.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. Hugh Hewitt, the Queen Creek cattle man, spent day in town this week, on his return from visit to Phenix. THE ENTERPRISE acknowledges a pleasant call from the gentleman.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
A Grand Social Event.

On Wednesday eveniug, December 25th-Christmas night-the members of Ivanhoe Legion No. 2, Select Knights, and Florence Lodge No 4, A. 0. U. w., will give the finest ball that has ever occurred in Arizona. It will take place in the new brick build ing of w. c. Smith & Co.,, which has a clear floor space of 46 by 65 feet, and the music, already engaged in Tucson, will be the finest in the terri tory. Invitations have been sent to all the lodges and legions in Arizona to participate and assurances have been received that large delegations will attend, the Select Knights being in full uniform. A large number of people not belonging to either order have already signified their intention to be present and their best girls are making elaborate preparations for the great social event. Tickets will be sold at five dollars each to include supper, and the entire proceeds will be used in making the occasion a mos memorable one for It's enjoymen.s,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Messrs Miller and Heating ask their delinquents to pay up at once and avoid the persistent collector that won't be "stood off so easily. A word to the wise is sufficient
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mrs. &. c. Hememan, of Globe was in town Monday, to meet her sister, Miss Katie Gill who is returning from Mills Seminary in California. They went to Globe Tuesday
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The ladies of the w. c. T. U. of Flor ence are taking steps to provide free reading room and have already secur- ed sufficient substantial inducements to insure the maintenance of such an institution.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. F. o. Stratton, wife and child visited Florence this week and return ed to their home near American Flag, in the Santa Catalinas, yesterday.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. B. c. Fox and wife came up from Tucson last week where they want to meet Mir. Fox's mother, Mrs. Julia B. Fox. Mir. Frank Harmon accompanied them to Globe.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The Florence Bakery roasts coffee daily in quantities to supply all its patrons. Two grades are kept on hand and freshly roasted each morn Ing.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The cottonwoods have retained their verdure later this year than IS usual and their leaves are but just beginning to show the yellow tint of age.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. NJ. w. Griffith returned to Drip ping Springs Tuesday after visiting Tucson and Phenix.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
Notice.

All persons indebted to the Florence HoSel are requested to settle their ac- counts by January list, 1890, or else give their notes for the same.
 L. K. DPAIs.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. P. c. Robertson returned from Tucson Tuesday and left for his home in Globe the following day.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

There are quite q number of cases of measles in town and owing to this fact the Christmas Tree project at the court house has been abandoned.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The Tucson Star says Those in- terested in the Florence canal will be glad to know that the land surveyed in that neighborhood will be opened to the public early in February.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. E. A. Price, of the Minas Prietas, met his wife at Benson recently. He has built a comfortable house at the mines for his family and they will re- side there Tn the future. MT. Price is the gentleman who settled up the af fairs of Chamberlain & Co.,, of Cleve- land, Ohio, in this territory. That company lost nearly half million in mining operations in Gila and Pinal counties. Mir Price paid out $100, 900 in developing at Minas Prietas before erecting the 40-stamp mill which will begin operations in about thirty days and return to the Cleveland company all it lost in other parts.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Fine hats, for men and boys, and hats of all kinds, just opened at Wild man < Co.'S.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. Theo Nicholas was in town this week from De Noon. MT. Nicholas supplies that camp with fresh meats and is doing very satisfactory busi- ness
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. Geo. A. Stone came down from his ranch last Saturday and spent the past week in town.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Always stop at the Russ House in Tucson. It is a first-class family ho- tel in every respect. Free bus from all trains to the house. Terms to suit the times. s. A. ALLIS, Proprietor.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

District Attorney G. H. Oury return ed from a visit to Tucson Tuesday evening.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

E. Bainbridge Munday, Esq, Coun- ty Atty, Clay Co.,, Tex. says: "Have used Electric Bitters with most hap py results. My brother also was very low with Malaria Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bit tsrs saved his life"
 MT. D. I. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky, adds n like testimony, saying He positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electrict Bit ters.
 This great remedy vii! ward off all Diseases, and for all Malarias, Liver Kidney and Stomach Disorders, are unequaled, Price soc. and $1.
 Thos. Y. Wssdin's Drugstore.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Miss Edith Strohn, of De Noon, Is visiting Florence, the guest of Judge and Mrs. W. H. Benson. She will re- main till after the holidays.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. J. $. Clark was in town this week from American Flag and spent a day or two in town.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14
Cash Needed,

All accounts due me must be paid on or before January 1st, next. I will commence to build on that date and will need all money due me. Bills not paid at that time will be placed in the hands of collector.
 TH0s. F, WEEDIN,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. Thos. F. Weedin is making some changes in his drug store fixtures to accommodate a larger stock of goods.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Five thousand cigars just received at Weedin's drug store. The best and cheapest in town.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Mir. J. Champion arrived from Oak land, California, Thursday evening and will go to Silver King to-day.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

Ivanhoe Legion No. ?, Select Knights, will hold regular meeting next Thurs day evening.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The Florence Bakery has just re- ceived a new stock of choice family groceries.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

A big lot of new goods of all kind was opened this week by Wildman < Go. Call and inspect them.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

MT. Thomas Hughes has purchased the Judd property just outside of the limits of the city on the avenue lead ing to the county hospital. The prop erty includes an orchard which adjoins MT. Hughes farm, which makes it most valuable. It is his intention to make additions to the residence build ing and when completed he will make it his residence. The purchase price was $2,000.-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-12-14

The finest turnouts in the country and the best stock at Drew & Bam rick's livery stable