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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
w. c. SMITH & co.
Handsome Gifts.

A novel departure from the beaten path of commercial transactions has been inaugurated by the enterprising firm of w. c. Smith < Co.,, of this place, and it is full of attractions for their numerous patrons. They have arranged with one of the largest pub fishing houses in America for series of the most magnificent art publica- tions of the day, comprising four handsomely bound books, 94 by IF inches in size, profusely illustrated by Gustave Dore, the great French artist. These handsome volumes are intend ed to be given all customers, one to each cash purchaser of goods amount ing to $2O.
 The works are: Dante's Purgatory and Paradise, embellished with sixty full-page illustrations; Milton's Para disc Lost, with fifty full-page illustra- tions The Dore Bible Gallery, a com plete pictorial summary of biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation, with one hundred full-page illustra- tions, Dante's Inferno, with seventy five full-page illustrations. These are all standard works and are published in the highest style of topographic art, bound in extra fine English cloth with emblematic designs, full gilt, gold edges, and are usually sold by all dealers at $6 per volume.
 One must see these grand books to fully appreciate their beauty and value They are none of the cheap "clap- trap" order, but are costly editions of the worlds highest literature. Every cash customer purchasing goods to the amount of $20 will be presented with his choice of one of these literary and artistic treasures, and yet theil prices will be as low or lower than ever before. Surely this highly at tractive feature will not fail to please the many patrons of this liberal ana enterprising house.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Cotton Confirmation.

Thomas R. Stewart, the successful fruit grower, about four miles south east of town, confirms other reports heretofore published in the Herald as to the adaptability of Salt River valley for cotton culture MT. Stewart is familiar with this industry from ex- tensive Texas experience. He says the first requisite, a long, growing season, is unmistakably present. Then the nearness of subterranean water, at his place only four feet below sur face, enables the tap root to easily find moisture.
 Again, abundance of cheap labor can be secured from the Indians and native women and children, The long storms of wind arc absent, which do so much damage in other cotton countries.
 Mir. Stewart is raising a number oi plants this year from Louisiana seed Of course, gins and presses will be ne cessary for raising cotton on large scale, just as canneries must come to the aid of our fruit growers. But when he practically demonstrates that his cotton theories are correct all the inpidentals of this profitable business will, in the language oi Scripture, be added to it.-Pheniz Herald
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Beneficiary Societies.

No organizations in the United States have multiplied more rapidly in the past ten years than the sick benefit, funeralaid, death-benefit, and other kindred societies.
 As they are generally confined to those who are in the humber walks of life, the good they have doAe is incal- culable, carrying substantial aid to thousands of stricken families and in spring those who are fortunate enough in being members with a courage which might not exist in their hearts without them
 The members of these organizations will be glad to learn that Hon. Robert T. Porter, Superintendent of the Eleventh Census, will endeavor to se- cure the statistics of the noble work these associations are doing, and it is safe to say that no other branch of the census will be more interesting.
 The business of gathering data has been placed in charge of Mir Charles A. Jenney, special agent of the insur- ance division, 58 William street, New York City, and all associations throughout the United States, wheth CT incorporated or private, shauld as slst by sending to him the address o their principal officers,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Married.

Fernando B. Maldonado, of the firm of w. c. Smith x Co. of tllis city, was united in marriage at 4 80 q. m, last Saturday, at the Catholic church, by Rev. J. T. Monfort, with Miss Merced E. Angulo, in the presence of q few intimate friends of the con tracing parties. Mrs. Antonio Con zalez acted as bridesmaid and w. Wood Porter as groomsman and there was present besides these, Miss Jesus Aneulo, sister of the bride, and Dr. A. $. Adler, Prof. A. K Hitchcock and Antonio Gonzalez. After the solemn words were pronounced, the wedding party partook of a sumptIous breakfast at Mrs. Cullen's parlors. In the evening a reception was given by MT. and Mrs. MaldonadO at their cosy residence, from 30 to Il o'clock, after which there was dancing for q couple of hours. Refreshments suit able to such occasions were served during the evening and the. many friends of the newly welded couple were present in force. The presents were numerous and elegant and at tested the esteem in which MT. and Mrs. Maldonado arc held by their friends.
 The groom Is one of the best known and one of the most popular Of the social and business circles of Florence while the bride, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Angulo, is a handsome young lady of Castilian descent and connect, ed with some of the best families ol southern Arizona.
 The happy couple are rendered the best wishes of THE ENTERPRISE and Il is hoped their journey of lie will be attended by the sunshine of joy and prosperity,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
The Under Current.

Says the Phenix Herald The body of water that underlies this valley at the depth of about twenty-five feet in a layer of cObble stones and coarse gravel is amazing. The Phenix Water Works Company on Wednesday began the operation of sinking the hpge we'll at the pump station, and when, by the use of a pump lifting 2,200 gallons of water per minute, the bottom was reached, the inflow of water from the gravel layer was like a torrent pouring into the well from all sides. It was found that the pump continued to lift 1,500 gallons per minute, or about 349 1875 cubic inches per minute. By lowering the we'll, 1t is expected to cut additional layers of water-bearing gravel and thus increase the capacity of the well largely The water Is per fectly pure, limpid and soft as the finest spring water; the supply is ap- parently inexhaustable for this layer of water-bearing gravel, some five or six feet in thickness, is found in all parts of the valley where wells have been sunk, and always permeated by the fine water found in the well at the water works. Apropos of this increase of the capacity of the we'll the company will raise the tower fifty feet.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Sherin's SaIe

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND | Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona in and for the county of Pinal.
 John A Mason, minor, vs. R. H. Martin and Mary NJ Martin
 Order of sale and decree of foreclosure No "A.
 Under and by virtue of an order of sale and de cree of foreclosure issued out of the above entitled court on the twelfth day of April, A D. 1890 in the above entitled action. wherein John A. Mason, minor, the above named plaintiff, obtained judgment and decree against K. H. Martin and Mary NJ. Martin, defendants, 1 am commanded to sell the lands and premises situ- ated, lying aud being in the County of Pinal, Territory of Arizona, and bounded and particu- larly described as follows, to wit:
 The south half of the northwest quarter of section three (3), the southwest quarter of the north east quarter of Section three (Sl, the south half of the north half of the northwest quarter of section three {3, the south half of the north west quarter of the northeast quarter of section three t3l, the northwest quarter of the south east quarter of section three (S), the north half of the southwest quarter of section three Gl. and the southwest quarter of the south west quarter of section three, (S) all in township five f5), south of range nine (9) east, aud the cast half of the east half of section four A, township
 five [5, south of range nine f9i east of the Gfla and Salt river meridian, containing in all five hundred to0Ol acres, and also sixteen shares ot the stock of the Alamo Amarillo company, to- gether with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenanees thereto be- longing or ip anywise appertainlng.
 Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the l2th- day of June, AID 1S90, at Il o'clock a- ID, :. or that day in front of the Court House, Flor
 ence, Piual County, Arizona, Territory, Will, fp obedience to said order of sale and deereesQ1 foreclosure sell the above described proF<E<z 4< so much thereof as may be necessary te <@{I1 plaintiffs judgment with interest there 4u[ costs lamounting to s5741.5Sl to the highc1tz
 best bidder for cash. JERE FRYER Sh41i1s | FLORENCE A. T., May l5, lss&
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
South of Casa Grande.

w. c. Smiths we'll at the stock ranch, 12 miles south of Casa Grande has been sunk deeper.
 The Indians, grain crop will not yield much this year, the season be- ing an unusual dry one. Another crop will be put in. with the hope of summer rains to mature 1t.
 H. c. Johnston will cut his 1GO acres of grain for hay. This land is under the Florence canal The yeild will be good for new land in this country.
 At the Vekol some IS men are em- ployed. The new body of ore struck is pronounced to be the largest en- countered in the mine. The new strike in the Argosy is some 1900 feet from the mouth of the tunnel. The ore body is from 10 to 12 feet thick and assays 200 to 300 ounces per ton. A shaft is being sunk on the Argosy to connect with the tunnel. A depth of 160 feet has been reached thirty feet more will take it down to the level, when 75 feet of drift will be required to make the connection. The mine will then be well ventilated. It is said there is enough ore in sight and on the dump to run the mill for two years. From 25 to 90 tons of ore is shipped monthly. Ore has been sent to the Prof. Price, of San Francisco, to ascertain the best method of working when this is done the Vekol will again be in full operation.
 The Combination shaft Is below that of the Argosy, 100 yards. Work will commence on the old shaft; a steam hoist is on the property.
 On the AnglO-American, Oury Me han and John Hinds are sinking shaft l60 feet for a half interest. Every indication assures them of strik ing the Vekol ore bod1es. They are now down 70 feet
 J. J. Pugsley is taking out ore on the Jay Eye See, near the Reward mine.
 The Lela is dead, but reports say the heaviest stockholder will make an effort 10 get even by moving the mill on to a mine across the valley.
 The Lake Shore copper properties are in fair way to attract the atten- tion of the public
 John kron continues to make regu- lar shipments from the Orizaba. This is a good property and 1t Is wonderful | the amount of work that has been done by it's owner. The developments have all been made and paid for out of the proceeds of the mine. Last month 2 tons of ore was shipped averaging 200 ounces per ton.
 The health of the people at Vekol is good with the exception of Mrs. w. T. Day. Last summer she had to go to the coast for change and will be compelled to do so this year. A vaca- ton to Superintendent Day, who iaa been with the mine for several years would be acceptable, but it is not like ly that he can get away.
 Mrs. John Jones nee Krone, of Ve kol visited Tucson last week. Mrs. Frank Reynolds and daughter are stopping at Vekol, but will short ly move to Central Silver.
 George Henshaw and family will re- main at Vekol during the summer.
 A lady friend of Mrs. Lucien E Walker will likely take the Veko school next term.
 Sterling P Mehan is the foreman of the Yekol. Albert Scolari, Charles Eastman, James Cum .nings, Johr Hinds, Peter Brady, Jr., and D. Hast ings are working for the company.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
 About Snakes.

We are told that rattlesnakes may frequently be observed clinging to the driltwood that is continually floating down the river It is said that as many as five or six have been seen upon single logs, brought down from the upper country by the fast running waters of the Rio Colorado. We will explain, in all sincerity, that our in- formant was peferctly sober when he made the statement, although we candidly believe that the idea of rat tlesnakes turning navigators and tour ists will strike the average reader as peculiar, to say the least. Yuma county, however, has many striking features and this may be one of them-Yuma Times.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

T. E. Flannigan came over from Mesa City this week with a quantity of native wines which he found no difficulty in disposing of here. He represents Daniel Bagley of Mesa City, who manufactures about seven thousand gallons of wine a year from his thirty-acre vineyard, besides sup plying grapes to others. The wine now marketed is three years old, and consists of port, French claret and sherry, and the samples left at this office is ample evidence of its superior ity over California wines of the same age.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
ATTE uTI0n LADIES
 READ THIS!

Anticipating the demand for sum- mer dress goods, we have just re- ceived an elegant assortment of the choicest fabrics for summer wear.
 Do not wait until the warm weather commences, but make your dresses now.
 But before buying be sure to give us a call. Our stock embraces an elegant, handsome and stylish line of lawns, challies, na1nsOOks, mus ins, plain an dotted swiss, ging- hams, s,seersuckers, calicos, ,embroid cries, laces, handkerchiefs, hosiery and in fact everything that is to be found in a frst-class, well-regu- lated general merchandise store.
 In selecting our summer stock we have studied carefully the wants of our customers, and there fore have purchased none but the best of goods.
 In conclusion we will state that we have paid cash down for these goods, thus enabling us to give you prices that are within reach of all
 Call and secure first choice. No trouble at all to show goods,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

It seems surprising to think of a firm spending over half a million dol lars year for advertising and yet there are several business houses in the world that are doing it. They have been at it for years and they find 1t pays them. P. T. Barnum has always been tremendous advertiser. He spent thousand of dollars recently to advertise his London engagement alone. He has always said that his newspaper advertising paid him best and that posters and circulars simply benefit him by illustrating what had already been said in the newspaper. It is significant that this is the verdict of all great
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
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sheriK'a Sale.

TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND \ Judi cial District, Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Ptnal
 R. B. KeTsey, Plaintiff, versus R. H. Martin and George N. Pogue, Defendants.
 Order of Sale and Decree of Foreclosure.
 Under and by virtue of an order of sale and decree of foreclosure issued out of the above en- titled Court the 25th day of April 1890, in the above entitled action, wherein R. B Eersey, the above named plaintiff obtained q judgment and decree against R H Martin and Geo. N. Pogue, defendants, l am commanded to sell an undl- yided one-half (l3) of the following described property, to-w1t: commencing at the north corner of block numbered one hundred five fl05) of the town of Florence, County of Pinsl, Terri tory of Arizona, thence rupping west one hun dred twenty-five Q25) feet. thence running south eighty-two (a2l leet, thence running east one hunased twenty-five tl25) feet, thence running north eiEhty-two (o2) feet to the place of begin ming: also an undivided one-half of the north half of blocE numbered one hundred six tisE) ol said town of Florence as per plat and survey thereof, said property heing known as the Mar tin Corral and I.iyeey Stable.
 NoticeiS hereby given that on Monday, June 9, 1S90 at II o'clock a. m of that day, h front Of the court house, Florence, Pinal County, Arizona will, in obedience to said order of sale end decree of foreclosure, sell the above described property, or so much thereof as may be neces sary to satisfy plaintiffs judgment with interes thereon and all costs, amounting to (sl2 e5.f2) tC tle highest and best bidder for cash.
 JERE FRYER, SheriE
 FLORENCE, A. T., May 15, 1920
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

The report is current that the con tested land case involving title to the Douglass tract in this place, adjoin- Sng the Florence townsite, has been decided by the Register and Receiver of the Tucson land office in favor of the estate of the late James Douglass. The General Land Office at Washing ton will review the proceedings before q final adjudication of the matter is reached.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Memorial Day.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ARIZ) GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
 PHENIX, May 3, 1890.)

PHENIx, May 8, 1S90.) GENERAL ORDERj
 No. 5.
 Once more we approach that day so generally observed in enumeration of the services of those loyal hearts who served as we have served, and who have passed away, and today from the advance of that mighty host who ofieie ed their lives in the defense of the Union.
 As year after year our ranks become thinned, our duty to our departed com rades becomes more sacred.
 On the Both day of May, that day set apart as Memorial Day, upon which to garland the graves of our mo- ble dead, let us meet with loyal and reverept hearts, and cover with bright est flowers their last resting place on earth, and as we perform this sad but pleasant duty, let us not forget those whose graves were never known and who lie amid the thickets and pine lands of the south awaiting the last grand roll call above
 In General Orders No. 13, from Ma tional headquarters, 1t is earnestly re- commended that such posts as cannot | jointly attend Memorial services at the cemeteries or other appropriate places, hold such services in their posi- halls or other convenient places, and invite all patriotic citizens to jQir them. By order of
 GEO. F. CoATs,
 Department Commander | l. B CREANER.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Arizona's Bridge.

A San Francisco Chronicle special from Needles, California, says: The first train to cross the Atlantic and Pacific great cantilever bridge, passed over at , o'clock this afternoon allow ing travel tp be resumed after thirty hours of interruption caused by a washout. The bridge is 990 feet long, and the span eco feet between the main piers and is the longest span of the type m America. Five passenger trains held on each side of the river by the washout proceeded at 8 o'clock The formal opening of the bridge will probably occur on the Both. It's com pletion just as big washopt occurred, is extremely fortunate. The new bridge is twelve miles below the old one at the Mohave Canyon at the foot of Needles mountain.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

A lot of ore from the Pinal Con- Mine, operated by J. Champion, passed through Florence Thursday morning for Casa Grande. This property has developed into one of the most valu- able mines in the Territory and MT. Champion is to be congratulated upon this evidence of his mining skill and business sagacity.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

J. l.. Clark was in town this week from Mammoth. He has just return ed from Wilcox whither he had taken a bunch of cattle he had sold to Mon tana buyers. He reports active work at the Mammoth mines and that the market there opened for the farmers is regarded as a fine stroke of fortune
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Assessor J. W. Harrington returned last week from a trip up the San Pedro. He reports general feeling of pros perity in the neighborhood of the Mammoth which furnishes a good market for the produce of farmers in that vicinity.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

J. A. Heatley, representing the Daily Star of Tucson, visited Florence this week in the interests of that journal. Mir. Heatley is a very pleasant gentle man and his paper brings to the peo- ple of this place the latest news, reaching here on the evening of the day of publication.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Mrs. K. Mckenzie has taken charge of the Fryer Hotel lodging house at Casa Grande, and has refitted and and refurnished the rooms in the most comfortable style. Bath room is connected with the House. Op- posite railroad depot, north side.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

One hundred Yuma and three hun dred Mohave Indians left the Needles on train, Thursday morning, to visit the Hualapsis at Blackberry, Arizona, where a big powwow will be held. It is said that the Hualapais have mines of different colored paints in the mountains, and the object of the visit by the other tribes is to buy a yearly supply of these paints.-Journal-Miner.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Louisiana State Lottery tickets can
 be had of $. H. Drachman, agent at Tucson. He is also agent for Arizona Of the Lottery of the Benefcencia Publica, of the city of Mexico, a sound and honorable institution. Prizes paid Tn United States money. Write for circulars. if
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Lessons in Dancing.

Juvenile and adult classes meet twice week. Private lessons at any time. Socials every Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock. Also lessons given on the Piano. Music furnished for dancing parties. For terms, etc, in 1uire at the Hall in Michea block or Mrs. Sharp's c. E. CLENDESIS.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Mrs. Cullen has opened ice cream parlors at her boarding house and is prepared to furnish ice cream ,on Wednesdays. Fridays and Sundays. Families and parties supplied to order in quantities to suit.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Thos. Tomlinson and wife and Chris. Johnson and wife came up from Casa 'Grande Wednesday. They came by the Florence canal route which they found to be a most pleasant one. They returned home to-day.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Democratic Territorial Committed

The following gentlemen constitute the democratic territorial committee. Maricopa, Ben Goodrich, Ben Goldman and w. T. Smith; Yavapai, A. G. Oliver, F. G. Norris, and S. P. Behan; !; Cochise, A. R. English, A. R. Monk and Hart Howell; Apache, Henry Smith and J. A. Simpson; Yuma, J. H. Behan, and Samuel Purdy; Pinal, Jere Fryer and G. W. Campbell {; Graham. Geo. H. Stevens and J. T.. Fitzgerald; Pima, L. c. Hughes, c. NJ. Bruce, and Richard Harrison; Gila, w. A. Holmes and P. c. Roberson i; Mohave.-To be filled.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

l'he Williams Brothers at Maricopa, have increased the capacity of their house largely by the addition of fine large dining room, and it is probable that the place will become an eating station on the s. P. at an early date. The Herald wishes the worthy gentle men success in the enterprising spirit they have shown. They will keep a first class house, and the wait at the junction will not be so tedious here after.-Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Pinal Lodge No. 4, I. O. o. F., of this place, has purchased a lot for a hall, of John c. Harris, at the corner of Main and Thirteenth street, south of the Alamo Amarilla ditch.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Programme.

The following is the programme for the good of the Order of Florence Lodge No. 9, I. o. G. T., for Wed nesday evening, May 21st:
 Reading of paper "The voice of the Lodge" Miss Gertrude Rogers, Edi tress.
 Recitation, RI. NJ. Rice.
 Song. Mrs. Colton.
 Recitation, Thos. Rogers.
 Recitation, Miss Katie Warner.
 Duett, Miss Nettie Bley and c. F. Palmer.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Che as.t

is worth a column of rhetoric, said al American statesman. It is fact established by the tes,i- nony of thousands of people, tLat hoods Sar- iaparilla does cure scrofula. salt rheum and other diseases or affections arising froIa impure state or low condition ef the blood. Itaiso over comes that tired feeling, croaIes q good appetite aud gives strength to every part or the systela rTy