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The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
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Holbrook Items.

The Board met as equalizers the first
three days of the week. Present all
the members.
Miss Lilly Gardner very popular
young lady from Woodruff, was in town
Tuesday, interviewing the County Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction.
Miss Gardner has but recently returned
from a Utah college, where she has been
fitting herself for school work.
| The Denver newspapers since the in"
auguration Of favorable train service
have their agents in the field; drum
ming up subscribers. First came the
Republican, and this week the Rocky
Mountain News agent was about in the
interest of that sheet.
The Beard of Equalizationj after ma
ture deliberation decided to ignore the
action of the Territorial Board, in rails
ing land valuations in this county, on
the grounds that the raise as made BY
the latter beard is unjustiflable, dis
proportionate and unauthorized, and
made through personal and inexcusa-
BILE igD GRANGE of the conditions pre-
vailing.
Among the residents of Winslow,
seen on our streets this week, we no
ticed the following gentlemen, f. W.
Nelson, y. q Rand and F. 7. La Prade.
George Weinan, formerly head sales
man for A. & B. Schuster, has returned
to town with severe attack Of Kion-
dixie fever
Rev. J. 3. Nies and wife, an eminent
divine from Brooklyn. II. Y, is stopping
in town few days, resting from the
fatigue Of a journey 70 the Moqni
snake dance.
Hon. Adam Hanna, Of Adamanna,
was in town one day this week. Rs
ports the range in his neighborhood as
In excellent condition. =
G. H. Fancher. general land agent q
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

The Bakersfield California touches
pertinent subject when it says that it
seems to be necessary just about SO
often to remind people that they must
not expect to get free advertising for
events of any kind from which they ex-
pect to reap a profit. A newspapers
advertising space is it's goods and its
wares; just as much as are the -four and
sugar in a merchants store. To ask
for gift of such advertising space is
to exhibit as much gall as to ask mer
chant to give away lis goods.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

AOAOlOOh3 IAO6OcO @Ot ACC''
2:30 o. m.--The Board of EqualiZa
ton met this day at 2:30 p. m.
All members present.
In the matter of the following as.
sessments which had been heretofore
considered, and it having Deen salts
factoTily shown to the Board that
changes in the valuations should be
made in the equalized assessments, it
is hereby ordered that the following
changes be entered upon the assess
ment roll for 1897, namely:
wv Pearce reduced on sheep 1915.
T Campbell reduced on land $25.
Mrs Kate Fleming reduced on i'm
provements 800.
William Ashley assessment cancel1-
ed, $l96.
Mrs S J Grubb assessment cancelled
5000.
w A Parr reduced on improvements
$40
On motion the Board adjourned un-
til 10 q. NJ, tomorrow.
j. Ell. WILLIS,
Attest: Chairman.
j. Fl. FR1sBY, Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Com
pany, spent the forenoon of the 25th
with the County Board of Equaliza-
tion, leaving in the afternoon for an
engagement with the Board of Apache
county at st. Johns.
Watermelons are becoming quite
plentiful in and about the court house,
but Recorder Frisby says, they have a
disagreeable way of disappearing, and
not a single coon in town.
Archie Cameron, received a young
nephew off the train Tuesday, all the
way from Nova Scotia. Both left for
the ranch the following day.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
August Oath, 1897.

august AEtils 1OO''
p. m.-The Board Of Equalization
met as per adjournment.
All members present
The minutes ef the previous meeting
we're read and approved.
The Board then proceeded with the
equalization Of equalized valuations,
and ordered the following changes en-
tered upon the assessment roll for 1897,
namely:
FL Breed reduced on horses $3.50.
BreBo-Rand Mercantile Go. reduced
lot II block l, $50.
Samuel Scorse reSIuced on lots $50.
i Harry Scorse reduced cd lots $50.
T L La Prade reduced on cattle S32o.
A T Naile assessment on stock horses
reduced $500.
Jose Duran ordered assessed h0 heao
of stock horses $500.
/ brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
assessment cancelled $500
Frank Georges reduced on lot $50,
and ordered assessed on improvements
$7GO.
It is hereby ordered tkat tie assess
ment of Q. e. Van Fossen on lots I9
and &c block 8, Winslow with the i'm
provements thereon, BE transferred tQ
3. T La Prade, he having shown to the
Board that be had obtained the same
by purchase, amount 500.
On motion the Board adjourned IN
til 70 a. n. to-mcrroW.
j Fl. WILLIS,
Attest. Chairman.
r. Fl. FRrsRys CLERK
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28


The Clear Greek Irrigation Company
have fled articles Of incorporation in
the Office of the County Recorder. The
incorporators are Fred NJ. French, F..
T. La Prade, George A. Wolff, Julius [
Krentz, Edward Chandler and John O.
Hurst, all cf Winslow. The capital
stock is placed at 100000, divided into
ten thousand shares Of the par value
of ten dollars per share. The existence
of the corporation is placed at fifty
years, and the principal place of bust
ness Winslow, Navajo county, Arizona
The following named officers have been
elected to serve for the ensuing year:
F. T. La Prade, Presi6ent' J. I. Krentz,
Vice President; George A. Wolff, Sec
retary; Fred NJ French, Treasurer; Ed
ward Chandler and John 0. Hurst, Di-
rectOrs. -. -..-.-..----.-.-c.--
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

The Winslow contingent to the Mo
qui snake dance returned abont noon
Tuesday, dirty and sun-burned. None
we're unlucky enough to make the ac-
quaintarce of rattler's fangs, and the
medicine chest was Brought bacg in
tact. The Boys say they have read de-
scriptions o.. the dance, written by dif-
ferent parties, but none have beenable
to 90 the subject justice. phe only
way to fully appreciate tho unsightly
performance is to witness it. Several
of the performers were bitten during
the dance, but they appeared to expe-
rience but little inconvenience from it.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

It is rumored that the railroad COM
pany propose to put in larger pipe
from the pump-houae on Clear Greek
to the city. They will enlarge and
raise the tanks, so as to give more pres
sure to the street mains, which are to
be enlarged also, the present distribut-
ing facilities being inadequate to the
demand for water. As our city grows
the demand for veter increases.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
Ho1RRooK. August %. 1897.

HoLBRoOK, August %, 1897.
2p. m.-The Board Of Supervisors
met this day at 2 p. M, pursuant toad
journment of July 7th.
All members present.
On motion of L E Divelbess, John
Hamilton was appointed road overseer
for Holbrook district, and the clerk of
the Board is hereby instructed to noti-
fly Mr.. Hamilton of said appointment.
The Clerk of the Board is directed
to send certified copies of all papers
required in the issuing Of court house
and Jail bonds, to Security Savings
Bank at Los Angeles, California.
On motion the Board adjourned un-
til 9 a. NJ, August 26th.
j. III. WILLIS,
Attest: Chairman.
j. FL. FRIsBY, Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Winslow begins to present the ap-
pearance of an eastern town. There
are more families and fewer single men.
We venture the assertion that our
scholastic population has increased at
least twenty-five since the census was
taken.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

When there is only quart of water
left for party of six and four horses,
and no knowing when or where the
next water is to be found, what should
be done to the man who will use it IN
taking a sponge bath?
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

VIM. Dagg and family returned from
their outing in the mountains last Sat
urday, having had pleasant trip. Billy
says the deer evidently understand that
it is unlawful to shoot them. They are
very tame and some came right into
their camp.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Messrs. Krentz & Wol@ are selling
watermelons and cantaloupes, the pro-
ducts of the Little Colorado river val
ley. TAeg are not SO large, perhaps,
as those raised in California, but they
are better favored and fresher
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

There is not vacant house in our
city, and we have heard of several who
wanted to bring their families, but are
unable to obtain house to protect
them from the warm rays OF an Arl-
ZOna SIM
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

J. W. Cart and Mr.. Ward came in
from the mountains the latter part of
last week and remained until Wednes-
day morning. Ee says heis not coming
to Winslow again until fall. that the
people don't treat him right when he
is here
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

: Master Mechanic Pullar left on No.
l last Monday morning for Los Angeles
to visit his most estimeble wife, who is
spending few months On the coast
on account of her health.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

''The Old Oaken 'ucket," is an old
time favorite, full of sentiment and
pathos, and when well sung, particu-
larly by masculine voices, never fails
to bring down the house.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Warren d. Britton was married to
Miss Maud Ranney, by the Rev. .. j.
McFadden, in Williams, on the 18th
instant. Accept our most cordial con-
gratulations, friend Warren.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
August Oath. 1897.


10 a. m.-The Board of Equalization
met this day pursuant to adjournment
of yesterday.
All members present.
In the matter of the report Of the
Territorial Board Of Equalization, the
clerk of this Board is hereby ordered
and directed to enter upon the assess
ment roll for 1897 the raises on eatele,
goats and sheep as ordered by said
Board.
i It appearing to the Board that the
following assessments which had been
heretofore considered, should be chan
ged, and it is hereby ordered that the
following changes be entered upon the
assessment roll For 1857:
Woods & Flickinger reduced on lots
$50.
Mrs Ell Fl Downs assessment cancell-
ed, 5000.
&c Hansen reduced on land IS.
On motion the Board adjourned un-
til p. n.
+ j. H. FRIsBY,
EtteBt: Chairman.
j. H. FRIsBY, Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Mrs. A. T. Male returned from her
visit to Mesa City, Maricopa county,
last Tuesday. We are informed that
she had splendid time visiting friends
and relatives in that section.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

We have had to surrender q good
portion of the space devoted to local
gossip this week, to the proceedings of
the Board OF Supervisors.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

There is probably something in love
in winter, when people can keep warm
by sitting close together, but there is
nothing in it in winter.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

District Attorney Burbage spent the
major portion of the weak at the coun-
ty seat in attendance ON the Board of
Supervisors
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

J. X. Woods, Winslow's member of
the Board of Supervisors was at the
county seat ths best. portion OF the
week attending to bis official duties.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

There will be no services in the Cath
olic Church at this placs On Sunday
Father Connolly has been called tc
Flagstaff
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

W. A. Parr, we understand, has been
appointed Justice Of the Peace, vice Q.
e. Van Fossen, removed from the coun-
ty. Mr. Parr makes good officer.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Attorney f. w. Nelson spent several
days in Holbrook during the week on
business before the Board of Equaliza-
tiOn
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
BREED-RAND MERCANTILE co.

Slush was the most important and
indispensable man on the trip to the
snake dance.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado can be
reached only by this line.
I, Ask for a beautifully illustrated book
which will be mailed free.
DON A. SWEET,
General Passenger Agent,
Albuquerque. N. M.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

These are the four
reasons why we sat
isfy the men who
have clothes made
from our measure.
ment.
Our suits have
that distinguisha.
BILE feature decided
ly, "Tailor Made"
See our fall sam.
pies. Honestly the
best value we have
ever offered.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Father Connolly boarded No. Thurs
day morning for Flagstaff to remain
over Sunday.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

He-"Would you scream if I should
kiss you?" Shetland if | were to al
low you to,would you squeal?"
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

/ Have your washing done at the Albu
querq1a Steam Laundry. George R
Drumm, Agent
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

r. @. Creswell has erected barn in
the eastern portion of our city to store
hay and grain.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

The worst trouble with a loafer seems
to be that he doesn't know what bore
he is.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Leave orders for the Albuquerque
Steam Laundry at the barber shop.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Cotton Exchange, Rail Splitter, San
chez and Haya Cigars, at the Navajo
Cigar Stand.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Fred Seegar has the walls Of one of
his brick cottages up, and the founda-
tion for another laid.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Most men have something the matter
with them from some accident that oc-
Cured yoars ago,
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
Tbe ar1t1taln&a1 @tntl.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2S, 1897.
SECRET SOCIETIES

q STATED MEETINGS OF wINsLow
WxLodge, No. IL, F. and A. II. are held
x X In Masonic Hall, on the second
~ w Wednesday of each month. Visit
ing brethren arecordially invited to
attend. JAMES WATSON. w M
EDWIN w. FRASER, Secretary.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

G. 0. Anderson was visitor in our
city on Wednesday last, and, of course
paid us fraternal call.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Some people are very kind as long as
you let them have>their own way.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
Wanted at OnCe

Active agents for each county. Ex-
elusive control and no risk. Will clear
from II to 25 hundred dollars a year
Eaclose stamp for full particulars or
a5c for 81 sample. Big Rapids Mineral
veter Co. Big Rapids. Mich.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

1t looks funny to see people who
won't work, go picnicking.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

The big fool lacks conscience, the lit
tie fool lacks brains.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

SELLING OUT AT COsT--We will sell
out everything in stock, at or below
cost. Call early and secure bargains.
MRS. T. J. HESSER.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Newspapers and periodicals at Me-
quire's.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

The dog with q gold collar is still a
dog.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

Cold weather lasts the longest when
you are out of coal.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28

For bicycle sundries and repairs, 60
to Meguire's, one door east from the
Navajo Hotel.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
TALK OF THE TOWN.


TALK OF THE TOWN.
For bicycle sundries and repairs, go
to Meguire's, one door east from the
Navajo Hotel. X
Cold weather lasts the longest when
you are out of coal
The big fool lacks conscience, the lit
| tie fool lacks brains.
+ Newspapers and periodicals at Me-
quire's.
Some people are very kind as long as
Eyou let them have>their own way.
It looks funny to see people who
won't work, go picnicking.
SELLING OUT AT CosT-We will sell
out everything in stock, at or below
cost. Call early and secure bargains.
MRS. T. J. HEssER
|. The dog with q gold collar is still a
dog.
G. 0. Anderson was visitor in our
city on Wednesday last, and, of course
paid us fraternal CALL
Cotton Exchange, Rail Splitter, San
chez and Haya Cigars, at the Navajo
Cigar Stand.
Most men have something the matter
with them from some accident that oc-
Cured years ago.
The worst trouble with loafer seems
to be that he doesn't know what bore
he is.
Leave orders for the Albuquerque
Steam Laundry at the barber shop.
He-"Would you scream if should
kiss you?" Shetland if I were to al
low you to,fwould you squeal?"
Father Connolly boarded No. Thurs
day morning for Flagstaff to remain
over Sunday.
Il Have your washing done at the Albu-
querqu6 Steam Laundry. George r.
Drumm, Agent.
r. @. Creswell has erected a barn in
the eastern portion of our city to store
hay and grain.
Fred Seegar has the walls Of one of
his brick cottages up, and the founda-
tion for another laid.
The Winslow mail., 1897-08-28
Holbrook, August %, 1897.

j. FL. F.RIsBY, Clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17

Kellerv corresponding secretary, and Mrs. A.
Tschcppe treasurer After a few remarks OF Mrs.
Schneider concerning the future Of the club there
was piano solo ~ Miss Balck. song by Miss
Meh.ing and several other enjoyable features.
Mrs Keller read a paper on Modern and Ancient
Hospitality"
HISTORY OF THE CLUB.
The few clubs that exist In this city among
German-Amcrcan women are generally devoted TO
charity. Perhaps the only exception to this rule
is the above-named organization. which owes its
existence to an extraordinary occason-the cee-
bration OF the Ledcrkranz Golden Jubilee which
took place in January last Women play proml-
nent part in German club lie. being invited and
entertained on all occasions by their husbands,
fathers brothers and other relatives or friends.
To show their gratitude for the hospitality offered
them so often during the season. 1t was proposed
by several wives OF prominent members 10 pre-
sent the club with TT token Of appreciation on
its golden jubilee On that occasion the Lieder-
kranz Damen Verein was founded. with tho in
,en,on of raising funds for me gii which was Ss to
In marble and bronze the club prospored wonder
fully 20 that long before the Jubilee the necessary
sum was collected, and the women could not alone
present their statue executed by Moretti but also
men Witch } cost a' them ronnd little sum-
Still, they had funds left. The meetings of the
each month We're Strictly business ones; but two
large e,n,ertanments in the form OF monster
kaffeeklatsches were given and enjoyed by the mem
bers and their friends.
KEEPING Up THE GOOD WORK.
After the jubilee over IT was agreed to keep
up tho meetings and the club with just few
changes In the constitution. AS every member be-
longs TO one or more charitable organizations. 1t
decided 10 give the club an entertaining and
character The first trial was a sue
cess. During the coming season many interesting
papers will be read and many talented woman
viii perform. Among other social attractions OF
the club there will be a large afternoon entertain
rnent, to which guests can be invited, and theatre
party at the Irving Place Theatre
Among the prominent members OF the club are
Mrs. DR.. j. Senner Mrs. Dr. NJ Toeplitz Mrs
Charles Mlohling Miss Lnce Kaemmerer. Mrs
c. l.. Pfzenmayer, Mrs. Edward Hansen. Mrs
Ralph Trautmann, Mrs. Hermann Ridder. Mrs
II. Zoellner. Mrs. j. May. Mrs. r. j. Palmenberg
Mrs Philip Pappenburg. Mrs. A. Chfelder. Mrs.
George Poggenburs. Mrs r.. s,enecke, Mrs. II.
volkening. Mrs. Il. Arnold. Mrs; c. Schneider Mrs
DR. r. Forek Mrs +. Brandeis. Mrs. II: Haar.
Mrs IIub.rt Zillls. Mrs A. Keller Mr.; L. Foehrd-
mann. Mrs. c. II. Iiebert. Mrs A. kuttron Mrs.
DR.. Mittendorf Mrs. c; Ordemann Mrs p Otiss s
burg. Mrs. r. Tanszky. Mrs. George Mangold.
Mrs. c. Retnschud and Mrs NJ Schwartz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17

and Its Old-time Customs. The first regular board
meeting will occur on October -, In the rev head
quarters. and the first regular chapter meeting on
November o. to celebrate Evacuation Day, which
this year falls on Thanksgiving Day Al this meet
Ing the Daughters will make plans for winter work
At the recent annual State convention OF the
societies for the prevention of cruelty children
held in Albany it was decided to meet next year
in Syracuse. The Syracuse delegates to the
vention Mt Albany were Mrs. A. j. Wells and Mrs
J. W Trucsdell.
The Peoples Singing Class. conducted by Miss
Laura Sedgwick Collins will meet this afternoon
at 2:3o in Cobbs Academy at Hudson-st. and
Eighth-ave.
The Christian Endeavor Convention. recently In
session at Easton. Penn. presented this interesting
table of statistics In the United States there are
OF Young Peoples Christian Endeavor societies
1865: junior. l7lO intermediate, 1885, mothers. Gs
senior. o. In Canada there are: Young Peoples.
1925 junior. 4sS; int rmcdiate o. parents. 2: moth
1906 junior. 753; senior. g. mothers. 2: intermedi
ate. l. or sailors societies there %. Total
societies, 5l.2Ji; total membership 3,O13Si0.'
Mrs. Mary Fares, member OF the Syrian CO..
ony. In Worcester. recently experienced a remark
able cure OF a chronic pain through the means OF
dream. Mrs. Fares says an angel appeared to her
In the middle of the night and. clad In iiowing
shining robes OF white. gazed into her eyes Tor
some time finally Offering her almond ana
bit OF incense and directing her TO chew them
When Mrs. Fares awoke the next morning she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
THE "RAFFLING" OF REAL ESTATE

curious craze has obtained vogue among fasn-
ionabie people for rafting their belongings. Haf In
Jest and half in earnest they put UP bicycles. arti-
Giles OF dress. horses. and even. as In one recent
case, houses. 1t Is canny and essentially up-to-
date method OF obtaining the full value OF what
might otherwise be difficult to dispose of.
The house. rather small cottage, In question
belonged to young. and, II Is unnecessary to adj.
attractive woman. She willing TO sell AZ
moderate price, but could find no purchaser. sud
denly the idea occurred TO her, IF so and so
rafied her bicycle and got good price for it, why
should not do the same with my little cottage?
The preliminaries were quickly arranged; a fair
price for the house first decided upon,
S,UCy or Whereabouts OF was simple little seaside
box, and the shares divided into So each Her
friends first wondered at her audacty, then
laughed, but ended by buying the shares-some
tickled by the idea Of getting house for s5 others
on the gambling spirit of their set, where the law
OF chance seems paramount and the majority
doubtless prompted ny the desire TO help where
help needed.
At all events the lottery succeeded and the prize
fell the lot Of a cynical old bachelor who,
complete the tale put up the house auction. The
red flag foated at the door. and society, which,
Ike the Athenians % old. always Graves something
new, and which vastly amused at the whole
transaction nocked 10 the sale clever auctioneer
made some capital hits in his recommendations,
and, amid much laughter. the final sale was con-
Guided; the original owne. buying in the house for
Il fourth OF It's val1e. while the old bachelor con-
graduated himself upon having got rid Of his
white elephant so easily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17
MISS MURRAY, SOCIALIST.
SHE SCORES THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
AND TALKS or TEMPORARY
PROSPERITY.

Miss Minnie F. Murray. the Socialist, Is doing
campaign work in Iowa. She recently spoke In
the opera house at West Union In that State and
soundy scored the Republican party. She said:
The temporary prosperity which our people are
now enioying comes from the sore necessity OF
starving millions sea. and not from leg
islation prepared or passed by this Republican Ad-
ministration. They have but 'grasped the happy
skirts OF chance and holding fast. have AFRO
gated praise and credit for conditions over which
thev had absolutely no control simultaneously
with the victory OF Republicanism and the passage
of the Dingley bill came news OF short crops
famine and starvation from foreign lands. and IN
accordance with the irrevocable law that governs
supply and demand, the prices OF produce In inns
country have risen. $780,,
.''rhe fact that Socialist 'repudiator
and disturber of public confidence. does not pre-
vent me from congrat uating the people or these
United States their ability to supply AT ad-
vanced prices the shortage in the foreign market.
But my congratul- IONS are extended exclusively
TO tho people VINO enjoying a short respite
from severe depression. and not 10 the Republican
party. whose only act thus far has been the pas.
sage OF a tariff bill which will Intimately rob tns
people Of all the profits they may realize.