Arizona republican., 1899-07-06

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 The Goddess of Liberty, Miss Min nie Laird, who was an inspiration Of beauty. and the admiration of all brought up the rear.
 The parade took it's way up Mill avenue toward the picnic grounds and was closely followed by the i'm mense crowd. which lined the street on either side.
 At the grounds the finely barbecued meats were freely served to all. Nothing of good cheer was wanting and the inner man of all was seeming fly thoroughly satisfied.
 At D. m. everyone gathered around the grand stand where the band was stationed to assist in the programme that had been arranged. Through some misunderstanding the several gentlemen who had agreed to speak were not present.
 The declaration was read by MT. Carl Hayden in masterly manner, and an c'ration was delivered in Span ish by Senor Sanchez, after which the band pleased the crowd by their usu- ally splendid music.
 The days entertainment was con cluded by a splendid display of fire works given from the top of the Tempe butte This feature presented a very pleasing spectacle and was thoroughly by all.
 The military ball given at the arm ory by the members of company c, N. G. A was largely attended and thor oughIy enjoyed by all.
 MESA.
 The people of Mesa were thor oughly awakened on Tuesday morn ing by the rousing sunrise salutees. All were made to feel that the great est of American holidays had come around once more. As it had been agreed that Mesa would join with Tempe in celebrating, no special preparation or programme had been arranged, yet the day was quietly and pleasantly spent. Those who did not go to Tempe, spent the day enjoy ing family reunions, etc. The dance given at the Coop hall by the M. l. A. in the evening was largely attend ed. about 300 people being present. All report a most happy time for both the day and evening.
 Major w A. KimbaE and family spent Tuesday in Tempe.
 The citizens of Mesa were very much pleased with the service of the excursion trains on Tuesday to Tempe.
 Barnett & Wingar are selling out their summer goods at cost. The special line of ready-made summer suits for children deserve special at- tention.
 A. c. Mcqueen and family spent in
 MT and Mrs. J. s. Peterson enter tained a number of friends Tuesday at their elegant home on Main street.
 William Newell and family spent the day in Tempe on Tuesday.
 Messrs. George Wilbur and Harry came up from Tempe on Monday.
 Charles Mullen and family and a party of friends will leave on Satur- day for the White mountains where they will spend the summer.
 Phil Metz will leave in a few days for the coast to spend the summer.
 Company E, N. G. A, of Mesa, took part in the regimental parade on Tuesday at Tempe. Captain T. E. Pomeroy was in command of the com- pany.
 H. A. Anderson of the firm of An ferson Bros. left on Wednesday fer | Providence, Ariz.
 w. E. Pomeroy and mother and | Mrs. Zula Robson spent Tuesday in | Tempe.
 Quite a display of fireworks was given by a number of patriotic citi- ,ens on Main street on Tuesday night. |
 LsBaron Bros have fitted up very nice stand at their store where are served.
 Dr. Lucas has moved his office from he Alhambra hotel to his residence ,ne door south of the hotel.
 Thomas Winsor of the geological survey gave the following data to Thomas Buchanan of Hesert Wells: Distance from Turman & Horns blacksmith shop, Mesa, to Desert Wells, 144 miles. Distance from Desert Wells to Florence, 266.6 miles. Distance from Mesa to Florence, Il niles. These figures are absolutely eliajble.
 Warren L. Shrine and family left -esteyday for Dingle, Idaho, where hey will spend the summer.
 The hall over John Barnett's drug tore has been completed and is one # the most elegantly equipped lodge ooms in the territory. The hall was itted up for the W. of w lodge of fesa. All of it's members are very much pleased with the general ar and equipment, and will ake possession next week. An elab- rate programme has been arranged or the occasion and a general good inc is expected.
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