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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22

ledge broached the TOPIC ana IT,. STE
phenson elaborated II to include a ma
tional order.
Looking far into the future the Doc
tor saw that distress would come 10 the
men of arms as the years passed by.
Wounds and disease would, cripple
them prematurely. Hardships and ev-
posture, bad food and notlenough Of that
in the field would shorten the term of
their active business life. Hope Of aid
they would have none unless. banded
together as brothers. they should re-
lieve each other. Seeking to keep alive
the fires of patriotism. seeking TO pro-
vide relief association which should
aid by the highest type Of charity de-
serving brother. seeking to perpetuate
the brotherly feeling engenderedo of COM
mon hardships and perils, the Doctor
saw, in his mind the long'lines of veter-
ans marching together, shoulder to
shoulder. in peaceaas in war.
An idea so born could not fail to ger
inmate The. grand parade and review
of Grants and Sherman's armies In
Washington following the declaration
OF peace had scarcely passed away un-
til DR.. Stephenson began the active
work Of creating grand army of peace.
In March. 1866. DR.. Stephenson and Mr..
Rutledge renewed their discussions
with the purpose of putting their ideas
into execution. In the preceding month
Fred I. Dean was called In and the
topic talked over with him. He pre-
pared rough notes outlining the scope
and purposes of the organization and
q conference of the charter members of
the department OF Illinois was held in
Springfield IN March.
At that conference the following men,
later prominent in the army, were pres.
emit: Col ]. NJ. Snyder, DR.. James
Hamilton, Maj. r. NJ. Woods, Maj. Rob-
ert Allen. Chaplain Rutledge, Col. Mar
tin Flood, Col Daniel Grass. Col. Ed
ward Prince, Capt. j. S. Phelps, Capt.
]. A. Lightfoot, Capt. b. f. Smith, Maj.
A. A. North, Capt. Fl. e. Howe, Lieut..
B. +. Hawkes. and DR.. Stephenson. The
conference decided 20 present the mat
ter to Gov. Oglesby and the Governor
heartily approved the project. The
name was suggested by some literature
received concerning a similar organi-
zation being discussed in Missouri un-
der the title of the Grand Army of
Progress.
In order TO maintain secrecy IL was
decided TO send the copy of the consti-
tuition and bylaws TO Decatur for print
ing. l. n. Coltrin and Joseph Prior. of
the Tribune. were thus made aware of
the movement. Both were discharged
volunteers and both took strong inter
est in the project. DR.. J. w. Routh
and Capt. NJ. r. Kanan, of Decatur,
having been Informed of the plans.
went to Springfield, where they dis
cussed it with DR.. Stephenson. They
returned and organized the first post
and then desired Dr. Stephenson, pro-
visional department commander, to in
stitute the post.
The First Post.
This was done on the evening of April
6. 1866, with the following charter
members: NJ. #. Kanan. George X.
Steele. George III. Cunning, |. G. Pugh,
J. II. Male, j. I. Bishop, c. Reibsame,
j. w. Routh. B. +. Sibley, l. n. Coltrin,
III. \ ~
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Gran-O is made Of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about "a as much. All grocers sell it. 15c
and 25c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22

Choice building lots given away free of
cost for the land to advertise new Ameri-
can Colony on southern coast of Cuba.
Plantations for sale on your own terms.
5000 to $4,000 cleared yearly per acre.
Send for free beautifully illustrated book
all about Cuba. City and Suburban In
vestment Co., 253 Broadway, New York.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22
Medical Book Free.

"Know Thyself," a book for men
only, regular price 30 cents, will be
sent free SEALED and postpaid to any
male reader of this paper. mentioning
this advertisement, Enclosing &c for post
age. Address the Peabody Medical In
stitute, Bulfnch street, Boston, Mass,
the oldest and best institution of its kind
in New England. Write to-day for free
hook
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22
An Awful Disappoiutment.

81 don't mind sayin' I'm disappointed
in that boy of mine," oserved Farmer
Brumback. ''I've spent mighty nigh
$1,000 maxim a first-class doctor of
him, and when | asked him the other
day what would cure wart I'm bless
ed IL he could tell me-"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22
Rape. speltz. Bromus.

Most remarkable trio. Will make a
farmer rich despite himself if he plants a
plenty. Salzer's catalog TELLS. Send 10c
and this notice for samples OF above and
big catalog. John A. Salzer Seed Co,
La Crosse, Wis. IN u
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22

If a man goes into a store expecting
to pay fifty cents for an article, and
the price is only n quarter, he roars
about high prices Just the same.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22

In a great many cases of Asthma,
Piso's Cure for Consumption will give re-
lief that is almost equal to a cure. %
cents
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
testhinR; s0ftens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain. cures wind cole % cents a bottle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22
The First Post.

This was done on the evening Of April
6. 1866, with the following charter
members: NJ. #. Kanan, George r.
Steele, George HI. Cunning, l. G. Pugh,
J. II. Male, J. L. Bishop, G. Reibsame,
]. w. Routh. B. f. Sibley, I. n. Coltrln.
Joseph Prior and 4. Toland. Comman-
der Stephenson issued his first general
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-02-22

Adjutant General; ID. c.. Mcneil Of
Iowa. Quartermaster General; w. A..
Pile Of Missouri, Chaplain.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
A Night of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the wid ow of the brave General Bnrnham of MachaIs. Me, when the doctors said she could not live till morning" writes Mrs S. H. Lincoln, wno attended her that feaUful night. '::All thought she must soon die from Pneumonia, but she begged for pr. Kings New Discovery saying it had more than once saved her life. and had cured her of Consumption. After three small doses she slept easily all night, and its further use complete ly. cured her., This marvellous medi- cine is guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases. Only soc and $l. Trial bottles free at St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Stood Death Of.

E. B. Munday, lawyer of Hen
 rietta, Tex, once fooled grave digger. He says: My brother was very low with malarial fever and jaundice. I persuaded him to try Electric Bitters, and he was soon much better, but continued their use until he was wholly cured. I am sure Electric Ritfers saved his life." This remedy expels malaria kills disease germs and purifes the blood; aids digestion, regulates liv- CT, kidneys and bowels, cures con- dyspepsia, nervous dis. eases, kidney troubles, female com gIves perfect health. Only '0c at St. Johns Drug Store.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
A WONDERFUL CURE OF DIARRHOEA.
A PROMINENT VIRGINIA Editor Had Almost Given Up, but Was Brought Back to Per. feet Health by ChrmberIain's Collie Cholera and DiarrhOea
 RemedV.
Road his editorial:

From the Times, HilIstile, Va.
 I suffered with diarrhea for 8 long time and thought I was past being cured. I had spent much time and money and suffered so much misery that I had almost de. cided to give up all hopes of recov- cry and await the result, but notic- ing the advertisement of Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhes Remdy and also some testimonials stating how some wonderful cures had been wrought by this remedy, 1 decided to try It. After taking few doses 1 was entirely we'll of that trouble, and I wish to say fur. ther to my readers and fellow suf- ferers that I am q hale and hearty man to-day and I feel as we'll as I ever did in my life.-O. R. Moore. Sold by St, Johus Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Springeville.

Politics seems to be warming ul a little here.
 S.J. Saffell returned from Mag dalens last Saturday, with a loac of freight.
 c. H. Sharp is at Magdalens after fraght.
 Msssrk Becker and Pratt will gather another trainload of cattle to send east.
 .Messrs Anthony Long and Mar cellus HuIsey left on hunting trip, Tuesday, 2d. They were gone till Sunday. Mir. Hulsey met with a painful accident having been thrown from his horse and badly brused. The accident caused the hunt to end, but not till Q fox, deer and some squirrels and fish had been secured.
 Mir. Lynn, the principal of Eagars School, was in town last Saturday.
 Mr.C. o. Howe is rapidly recov- ering, under the skillful treatment of pr. Johnson, and is now begin. ming to exercise about the Saffell hotel where he is staying.
 Issac Earth brought up his little brother who had the misfortu ne to break his arm. pr. Rudd attended the little fellow who is now getting along nicely.
 School opened here Monday the first. There are now 80 pupils enrolled.
 Miss Lavenia Berry will teach the Nutrioso school this term, be- gining last Monday.
 J. L. Young joined the outfit which is gathering the Becker Pratt cattle for shipment.
 T. c. Hill came in from trip Tuesday and reports politics warming up Tn some parts of this neck-o-the- woods,
 W. o. Howe was in town last Friday:-Gyro.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
A Word to Mothers.

Mothers of children affected with croup or severe cold need not hesitate to administer Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It contains no opiate nor narcotic in any form and may be given as confidently to the babe as to an adult. The great success that has attended it's use in the treatment of colds and croups has won for it the approval and praise it has received throughout the United States and in many for eign lands, For sale by St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
PROCLAIM TON
'sa! EOF1.-.E ; K Ssa3SstsiI {.
 ELECTION 7
Territory of Arizona, Execntiya Department.

Executive Department. WHEREAS. Under an act of the
 Legislative Assembly of tho Ter
 ritory, entitled Election" and
 approved March 8, 1S87,, it is pro.
 vided that there shall be held thru
 out the Territory, upon the Tues
 day after the first Monday in Nc vember, A. D., 1888, and every two
 years thereafter. an election for
 members of the. legislative assem- bly,, and such'other officers ss may be required by Jaw shall be chosen at such election; and
 WHEREAS It is further provided in said act, that at least thirty days before each general election the Governor must issue an Elec- ton Proclamation, under the Great Seal of the Territory, and transmit copies thereofto the clerks of the Board of Supervisors of the coun- ties in which snch elections are to be held such proclamation to contain statement of the time of the election and the offices 10 be
 2 E
 tiled, and the offer of reward in the form prescribed hy said act; NOW, THEREFORE, I 1. Nathan O.. Murphy Govern or of Arizona, in pursuance of the duty enjoined upon me do hereby order a general election to be held On the Tuesday after the fifstMondayin November, A. D. 1900, and the. offices to be filled atesach election I do hereby designate,to be as follows, to-wit:
 One Delegate to4he Fifty seventh Congress of the United States.
 Twelve members of the Council of Legislative Assembly oflArizona, and twehty-fouf members of the House of Representatives of the Legislative Assembly of Arizona, appointed agreeably to existing laws as follows Apache county, 1 one member of the Council and | one member to the House of Rep- resentatiyess Coo onino couniy, one member of the sGguncif and one | member of IFe House of Represen- tatives; Cochise 'coaihty. one mem Der of the Council and three mem- bers of the House of Representa- tives; Gila county, ane member of the Council and one member of the House of Representatives Graham county, one member of the Council and two .me mhers of the ]
 
 House of Representatives; Marricopa . county, one memder ofthe Council and four members of the House oi Representatives; .aMoAnve .eeunty. one member of the Council and one member of' the House of Rep Navajo county, one member of the,Gouncil and one member of the House of Rep Pima sseaunty.. one member of the tGonncil, jointly with Santa Cruz and three members of the House of Representatives Pinal county. oDrmember of the Council and-two members of the House of Representatives; Santa Cruz county. one member of the Council, jointly withthe county of Pima, as aforesaid, and one mem- per ofthe House ofRepresentatiyes;
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

You assume DO risk when you buy Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. St. Johns Drug Co. will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using it. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful remedy in use for bowel complaint and the only one that never fails. It is plesant, safe and reliable.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Working Night and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated globule of health, that changes weak ness into strength, listlessness into en srgy. braia-fag into mental power They're wonderful in building up the bsalth. .onlys5c per box. Sold by St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Col. Harry Monroe came down from springeryille Wednesday,. Harry by some sad misfortune, lost his horse, and had to pedestrianize the greater part of the journey. Notwithstanding Harry's age he is quick on foot and says he covered 24 miles in a few minutes less than four hours.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
FARM FOR SALE OR FIX CHANGE FOR STOCK.

s We are authorized to announce that the valuable farm of St. Geo. Cresghe, consisting of 160 acres of choice land in Springerville in eluding old water right lis for sale. It will be sold VERY reasonable for either money, cattle, sheep or hors- ss. For terms, information, etc., address:
 St. Geo. Creaghe,
 Lamar, Colorado.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Tax Collectors
 Notice. Taxes for 1900.

Notice is hereby given that the Duplicate Assessment Roll of Apache county. Arizoni& Territory, for the. year 1900, is now in my possession for tho collection of the taxes levied.
 Taxes will be delinqhent on-ths third Monday of December, 1900, and unless paid on that day or prior there to. Five percent will be. added. /. to she amount thereof as pen. alty.
 Taxes are now due, and may be paid ct my office in St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona, st any time within flee hours, until December 17th 1900.
 B. ScHUsTER, Tax Collector. st. Johns, ArIzona. October 9th, 1900,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LAND OFFICE. at
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA,
September 3rd. 1900.

1RGCSO4 dElLONA5
 September 3rd, 1900 Notice is hereby given that the fol loWing-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final pro in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court st St. Johns. Arizo. na. on october %. 1900. viz: Edmond Nelson of Sprlngervil,e. Arizona for the S3, NEl, & s4, Nw1, Sec. S4. T. g, N. R. 29, E..
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land, viz: William F. Lesueur, Henry Butler & Senon CostIllo all three of Springer. vile, Ariz, and Anass S. Russell O f St. Johns, Arizona.
 Frederick'A. Tritle. IT.. Register. First Publication. Sept. l5. I900.)
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Captain Hogue and J. R. Armiio left Wednesday for Springerville. The Captain while there will unite a couple in the Holy bonds of Matrimonv. It is probable that both gentlemen while there will in dulge in more or less political
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
A shocktng-Calamity

"Latsly befcll a railroad laborer,' ? writes Dr. A. Kellett, of Williford, Ark. "His foot was badly crushed, but BucKlen's Arnica Salve quick iy cured him." It's simply won- derful for Burns, Boils, Piles and all skin eruptions. s.the worlds champion healer. Cure guaranteed. 26c. Sold by St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

A company of negro soldiers un. der command of It. Nc Salzman passed thru our city on Friday last, and again on Thursday, camping here on each occasion. They were out taking their regular fall practice in marching.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

MT. J. L. Young has entered the employ of Pratt and Becker of Springerville. and left for there in company with Mr. Hill on his re- turn home Tuesday.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

The great success of Chamber lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy in the treatment of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the civilized world. Sold by St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

' Mr. NC. Thompson came to the ,c,ty Monday. from his sheep camp on the mountains. Chris came in and did what whole To of the others of fSour good citizens aught to do, left his subscription to The Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

7 Three four horse teams left St. Johns Thursday for Magdalena, for four for the c. Nj. & NJ. I. They were in command of the following Lieuts. Arthur Tenny, Ben and Rowan Richey.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

whNTED-ACTIvEM MAN OF GOOD cHARAc. ter to deliver and collect in Arizona for old es, tablished manufacturing wholesale house Ssoo year sure pay. Hone sty more than ex- psrience required. Our reference. any bank in any city. Enclose self-addessed stamped enveloped. Manufacturers, Third Floor. s54 Dearborn St.. Chicago, III.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
TEA GARDEN DRIPs is .

TEA GARDEN DRIPS is a Sugar Syrup of highest quality. Once used always wanted. Deli ciously sweet makes taffy candy % perfection. Manufactured by Pacific Coast Syrup Company, 7o7-719 Sansome St., San Francisco Ask your grocer,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Lorenzo Crosby requests us to announce that he wishes all parties who know themselves to be in- debted to him to settle all accounts during this month as he wishes to close his trading store for this seas on.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Mr. Henry Overson has just finished and moved into one of the neatest cottages in town.

Mir. G. A. Conklin was transact ing business in the city Monday. Mir. Conklin is popular candidate for supervisor, is a good man and worthy of the support of the people
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Rumor has reached us that the trunks, of some of the party that left few days ago for Salt Lake City Utah to attend conference, were pilfered by unknow parties.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

A ball given by MT. & Mrs. E. s. Perkins in the Armory Hall on Thursday evening was well attend od and a good time was had.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Hon. J. T. Lesueur, of this city sold his entire sheep interests, amounting to 10000, head, to The Colorade-Arizo Sheep Company Consideration $2O,OOO.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Miss Gracia L. Fernandez will arrive in few days from Maine to take charge of the School at the Tule.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

MT. T. c. Hill made an election
 eering trip to this city Sunday and
 from here went to Concho. He thinks he will win. But we should like to see the candidate who don't have the same opinion.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Mir. Shroupe of Springerville, & recent emmigrant from Kentucky, was doing business in the city Friday.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Mir. Luther Hulsey spent a few
 days among the boys this week. Luther is one of Nutrioso's pop. ular young men. 5.~
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

The candidates are beginning to get interested in the coming elec- ton and are spinning around con siderably.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

According Qualifications, Apache Co, will. poll her whole vote this fall as nearly everybody has al- ready regestered. E'
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Mir. W. o. Gibbons is at hom e for brief visit to his family, from the mountains where he has oh arge of herd of sheep.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Mrs. Lorenzo Peralta who has been quite i'll for some weeks past is now improving, and will we hope. in short time be enjoying good health again.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Mir. Thos. D. Harris has just came into the city from sheep camp and reports the sheep in fine condition.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Hon. J. T. Lesueur was pleas ant caller at The Herald office on Wednesday.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Local News of the Week.
Notary Public,at Herald office.

Don Pedro Montafio was in town on business Monday.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Master Arthur Schuster is quite i'll with a fever, but we hope he will soon be out again.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Prof. Brown reports enrolment in School Dist. II at 150.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Every voter should regester at once, if he has not done so.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Nofear Davis returned a few days ago from Chicago and reports things lively in the East.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Don. Francisco Padia of Spring erville was in town a few days this week.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Don't forget to register. The lime expires on the IS inst.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

z Mf. Dan Right of Greer, in com-
 pany with Robert Howell, were in town on business on Thursday.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13
Yavapai county, one member of the Council and three members of

Yavapai county, one member
 the Council and three members
 the House of Representative:
 Yuma county, one member of tt
 Council and one member of tn
 House of Representatives. And there shall be elected i
 each county of the Territory, on
 Probate Judge, one District Attor
 ney, one Sheriff, one Treasurer
 one Recorder. one Surveyor, tw
 members of the Board of Supervis
 OTIS, except that in Cochise ther
 shall be elected three members o
 the Board of Supervisors, and 1T the county of Santa Cruz there shall be elected three members oi the Board of Supervisors, and in each edunty of the first class, and in each county of the second class, one Assessor shall be elected ; also in the several precincts of each county one Justice of the Peace and one Constable shall be elected, !, and in such precincts as are enc titled to two Justices of the Peace and two Constables, that number shaf-be- elonted. These shall also be elected in each county of the first class one County School, Superin- tendent'
 AND I DO HEREBY offer re. ward of fifty dollars for the arrest and conviction of any and every person violating any of the pro- visions of Title " Part of the Penal Code.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the Ter ritory to be hereunto affixed. Done at Phoenix, the Capital. this 27th day of September, A. D. 1900. N. o. Murphy.
 sE1AL By the Governor. , c. H. Akers.
 Secretary of the Territory of Ari- zona.
 The request of John T. Hogue secretary of the County Republi- can Central Committee, asking for ! voting precinct to be established It Ft. Defiance, is hereby rejected.
 Comes now the salaries of the County Officers as follows, to-wit: |
 B. Schus, CT, Treasurer $25O0O | Edw. Beeler, Sheriff, 275OO
 " Jallor and ls, anitor, 19O.OO | [. T. Patterson, Recorder, 25O.OO Tohn T. Hegue, Probate Judge, 125.00 Alfred Ruiz. Dist. Atty. 250.0Ol ohm T. Hogue, Clerk Dist. Court, 40.00 'laim of A. V. Gibbons ? aY's services as supervisor 1000 ;. J. Brown, 2 days services 8 supervisor and mileage 22,00 |enigno Lopes, 2 days ser- ices as supervisor and ,ileage 1900
 Now comes John T. Hogue, Sec. etary of the County Republican central Committee and asks the 'oard of Supervisors to appoint Judges and Clerks of ienega Voting Precinct. The re- uest of said John T. Hogue as foresaid is hereby denied.
 There being no further business le board now adjourned.
 ;. V. Gibbons. J. T. Patterson.
 Chairman. Clerk.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-10-13

Mr. Peter E. Slaughter one of Black Rivers leading cowmen was a genial visitor in the city this week