Arizona republican., 1902-01-04


 | the United States and defend it against all it's enemies whatsoever. Judge Baxter will not have a great deal to do, but he will get no pay. He will be required only to visit the school at Agua Caliente and make a report to Superintendent Fulton
 RAIN NEEDED.-The farmer and stockman and, for that matter, all l thoughtful citizens in this valley are beginning to study the clouds with an interest that is akin to anxiety. It may be announced without fear of successful contradiction that the average citizen would like to see some rain before long, even if it does interfere slightly with the convenience of tourists and put a temporary life into the umbrella mar ket that can benefit but few people. VACATION OVER.-Miss Ada Boyd. who has been spending the holidays with Miss Sarah Jacobs and other friends, left on this mornings train for Juniper, where she is engaged in teach ing. Miss Boyd, though one of Phoe- nix's best known young ladies, has not been here before for some time, as she went directly from Stanford university. which she attended last year, to the ] northern part of the territory. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. - Ser vices will be held tomorrow as fol- | lows: Sabbath School 9:45 a. m. Preaching l a. m. and 7:30 D. m. by the pastor. Rev. Lapsley A. McAfee Of fertory solo at the morning service sung by Miss Utley, and at the even ing service by MT. Andrews.Y. P. s. C.
 F. conservation meeting 6:3O D. m. The week of prayer will be observed by two services each day at and 7:3O D. m. A cordial welcome to all the services.
 MAY BE PERMANENT RESI- DENTS.-Major Henry Seton of New York, a retired army officer, accom- panied by his son, MT. William Henry Seton. also of New York. arrived here yesterday morning and are guests of the Hotel. Adams. They expect to spend the winter here and will be joined later by Mrs. w. H. Seton. It is not unlikely that MT. and Mrs. William H. Seton will make Phoenix their permanent residence, as a milder climate than that of New York is desirable.
 NEW RATIONS.-Articles of the following corporations were filed in the office of the county recorder yester- day. The Worswick Asphalt company. capital stock. s5OO. GOO; incorporators. w. H. Worswick. F. MacPherson. w. J. F. Lee. F. Bader and J. Penso of San Francisco. To Corona Gold and Copper company, capital stock. ST50OOO: incor- pOrators, J. A. Hererra and N. N. Lee of Fl Paso The Mahan Supply com pany. capital stock. S5O.OOO: incorporat- OTIS, J. Pana. T. II. Mahan. F. E. Gar celan. w. Meyer and L. P. Ross of Wichita. Kan.
 TELEGRAPH EXPANSION.-T The new telegraph service of The Republi- can is a convenience for the public in more ways than one. One point that may be mentioned is in the added con vcnience of the public at the Western Union office. The Republicans in creased report necessitated an over crowding of the nightly telegraph bus mess, or the installation of another night operator. Manager Hinsdale. alive to the interest of his patrons. se- cured the latter. and now there are two night men employed. one for the press service and one Tor the trans action of commercial business. YUMA MAN MISSING.-The Yuma Sentinel says: "On December 14th. An drew Benson. who has been working with his team on the Ludy canal. left without drawing his pay or making any explanations whatever, and has not been seen or heard of since. His friends are alarmed over his d!sap pearance and continued absence, and don't know what to make of it. He is a resident of the valley, and his team was left on the canal work. Andrew Benson is about 40 years old, of med ium height, heavy set. blue eyes, dark hair and heavy moustache. Any infor nation concerning him will be thank fully received. Address L. D. John son, Yuma. Ariz.''
 BAPTIST CHURCH ROLL CALL Two or three years ago the Phoenix Baptist church held a reunion which is remembeed with pleasure by all whose privilege it was to attend it. A similar reunion will be held next week and in vitations have been sent out to all the members of the church. The circular reads as follows: The annual reunion and roll call Of the First Baptist church in Phoenix will be held on Wednesday, January s, 1902. Our pleasure will not be complete unless you are present. We hope to hear a response at roll call from every member. Come if possible. If you cannot come. please send to the pastor CT clerk before January a text or message to be read when your name is called. Roll call begins at o'clock pm. Supper will be served at o'clock. ! Roll call resumed at o'clock.
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