The Arizona champion., 1890-08-02

weeks visit. On his way he will visit relatives and friends in Mis- souri. We wish him a pleasant trip and safe return.
 Flagstaff Lodge, No II, l. o, O., F. meets every Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. Visiting brothers in good standing cordially invited to attend. c. R BAYLESs, N. G.
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 Militia stock has gone up about 20 notches since the arrival of their equipments. When the uniforms arrive they will be in full trim. A target practice will be indulged in tomorrow by the company.
 The Flagstaff Rifles will meet this evening at their hall, up stairs ia the Fitzpatrick building, at : ,'clock sharp. A full attendance is earnestly requested. By order of
 H. KIsLINGBURY,
 Captain.
 A. P. Gibson's court has been we'll attended for the past two days, 5he occasion being the trial of M. Z Shepperd for notorious adultry. The jury were out until l2:30 last night, bat failed to agree, and were discharged.
 Mrs. Thomas Howe will leave in few days for visit to her rela- 5ives and friends in Chicago of a ew weeks. The CHAMPION, to- ether with her numerous friends n Flagstaff, wish her most enjoy ble visit.
 Ralph H. Cameron left last We'd nesday for Ash Fork, where he sup arintended the shipment of 500 steers for T. J, Eaman. He visited Prescott before his return and at tended the Republican County Cen tral Committees meeting.
 Ed s. Gill, president of the Rep ublican Co.,, of Phoenix, publishers of the Arizona Republicans, was doing the town this week in the interest of hI5 wide awake journal. l Mir. Gili IS an accomplished news paperman.
 The residence of Mir. and Mrs. 1 ". H. Yaney was the scene of ] much merriment last Saturday 1 evening, the occasion being the | celebration of the l6th birthday of l their daughter, Stella. There was a good attendance and good time had by the participants. 1
 Our Seligman Prescott Junction) correspondent sends us the following interesting item. L, D. Gale arriv- ed in town to-day from his ranch and brought in a wagon load of fish from his pond. They were sold to Mr. Wm. Oliver, he having contrac- ted to supply the Hvrvey eating house and other hotels at this place.
 J. F. Micheal left last Wednes- day for his home at Phenix where he goes to accept a position. Dur ing his brief stay here Mr. Micheal has made host of friends who re- gret his departure and hope that it will not be long before he returns. Mrs. Micheal is visiting relatives at Navajo Springs.
 Commissioner of Immigration, Jno. A. Black, was in town this week gathering statisaics in relation to our town and county for his forth coming work on the Territory. He was quite busy during his stay, and we have no doubt but that ha got every detail which would tend to to advertise this section. Mir. Black is an atfable and plElsing gentleman He left last Thursday for Prescott.
 The Calico Ball given by the ladies of Flagstaff last evening was quite novelty. The ladies were all dressed in calico dresses and the men in flannel shirts and pants, l with no suspenders. Supper was spread about l o'clock and was heartily enjoyed by the participants. Dancing was then resumed and kept up until an early hour this morning, when all departed for their homes, with the highest praise of the good time had and the social judgment of the ladies who had the affair in charge,