Arizona republican., 1898-10-07
SOUTH SIDE.

Tempe, Ariz, Oct 6.-(Special Cor respondence of The Republican-}- Jose Armenia returned from Casa Grande this morning.
 There are but 16, GOO inches Of water in the river. The lowest it was ever known to be was 5000 inches and l. appears that the river is trying to re- peat history.
 This mornings train from Phoeni-: gave strong evidence of satisfaction O. the change back to the old time table. There were twenty-two passengers aboard, all appearing 1o be perfectly satisfied with things. Curt Miller, Dr. Drain of Mesa, w. A. Kimbal1 of Mesa, J. E. Price, H. B. St. Claire and Roy Hill were among the passengers.
 Charles Peterson, candidate on the democratic ticket for the legislature, and Talma Pomeroy of Mesa are in Tempe today.
 The ladies of the reading room will on next Monday night serve refresh ments at the reading room. They will take advantage Of the democratic valley.
 Rev. G. H. Adams has sold his ranch south of this place ito Ivy " Stewart and A. c. Cartwright.
 George Stelzreide is today receiving the congratulations of his friends over the arrival Of a fine boy baby at his home. It being the first, George is considerably elated.
 The ladies of the NJ. D. church south will give a social on Saturday evening October 8, in the Trook building, be- ginning at o'clock. Ice cream, cake. tamales and coffee will be served.
 o.l- Dol cen head of cattle. The names Of the parties suspected could not be ascer- tained, but the cattle are now scattered over the gravel beds north Of Tempe. Rob and Charley Mullen and others are running them down. Mr. Peterson as yet has not sworn out any warrants against the people suspected and cattle men on this side are somewhat exer- cised because he has not. Gentle treat ment in such matters they believe to be disastrous.
 AT THE NORMAL.
 Oscar Mullen, an alumnus of the school, made his appearance at the normal yesterday for the first time since his return from the war
 The normal foot ball team today received notification from the Indian school team that they are ready for a game at any time the normal boys will set
 Mrs. Stone and daughter Nevada visited the school today. Miss Stone registered for the winter.
 Miss Bowyer of Phoenix and Miss Marian of Phoenix entered the normal yesterday.
 The Websterians and Hesperians meet tomorrow night.
 Military drill begins Monday under the direction of Professor Brand.
 MESA.
 Mesa City, Ariz., Oct 6.-(Special Correspondence Of The Republican.)- A. J. Chandler and J. E. Drain went to Phoenix today.
 Edward s. Turner, salesman for the Kessler-Boyle company, is doing business on this side today.
 Five empty box cars came in for Mesa shippers this morning.
 Mrs. Tweed, Miss Tweed, Mrs. Buck ley, Mrs. Maycloud, Mrs. Irvine, Mir Gillett, Miss Kay, Miss Halsey and Rev. Lewis Halsey came up from Phoe nix this morning to attend the semi annual meeting of the Arizona Baptist association, which will be held in Mesa today and tomorrow.
 W. H. Code and wife returned from Bay City, Mich, this morning. If a little more of Michigan push could be imported into this valley the Hudson reservoir would 10 longer be an irri- descent dream.
 Greedy Saylor and wife of Tempe are in Mesa today
 J. M. Brooks of Tempe is selling beef cattle to Mesa butchers today
 Nat Brundage leaves tomorrow fer Globe with a wagon load of provisions. His load will be made up principally of 1000 pounds Of butter, 300 pounds of cheese and about 300 pounds Of fresh fruit. Eggs could net and can not be obtained or there would have been several hundred dozen Of these in the load.
 William Wilson drove in from Tempe this forenoon.
 A. c. McGrew returned from Pinal