Arizona republican., 1902-01-05

previously spent their winters in Florida, but have heard so much of Phoenix they decided to try a season here. They like the town and the eli
 mate. what they have seen of it. and
 are thus far pleased with their sur roundings.
 NOT THE GRAND BOUNCE
 There was an opening last night of
 the G. B. saloon, at the corner of First
 and Monroe streets. G. B. in this case
 does not stand for the grand bounce" |"
 but for Greenwood x Balsz. who yes
 terday took charge of the resort hith-
 erto known as the Union. The change of management was celebrated by a
 banquet.
 HAS GONE EAST.-Dr. w. G. Lentz
 was a passenger for the east on this
 mornings north-bound train. He goes on business and will be absent two or three weeks. Before his return he will probably visit Lexington. Ky, to in- Guire into the status of the accounts of the local patrons of the Southern Mutual Investment company.
 AT THE GOLF GROUNDS.-There was an unusually large attendance at the grounds of the Country club yester- day afternoon and the hours were spent most pleasantly. Coffee and doughnuts were served by Mrs. Walter Talbot and Mrs. w. C. Barnes. There were many of the society ladies of the city in at tendance and golf was played by a large number, though there was no regular tournament.
 MEETING OF HORSEMEN All hOrsemen in the city and all interested in track entertainments should bear in mind the meeting to be held at the Hotel Adams nic at =. It is proposed to form permanent or ganiZation and perhaps buy the race track. but in any event be prepared to encourage track amusements and se- cure the winter patronage of race horse people.
 SOME GOOD CROPS-Mr. Otto But ger of Tempe. who was in the city yes terday. reports something good in the q agricultural line. He planted three acres of his ranch to sorghum for feed and raised one hundred tons of sorghum on the little field. He is also little proud of his experience with corn. He planted a little patch in July and had green corn to eat shortly before Christ mas,
 EXTENDED FREE DELIVERY.- When Secretary Stoddard was in Washington he visited the postofficc teIislTlliitill III the interest or pfOCuf- ing an extension of the free mail de livery in this city. Only those living out of the central district are aware how limited it is. There are a great many prosperous neighborhoods which have no delivery. The matter war taken up at once by the department and an agent will be sent here to look | over the situation.
 A NEW ENTERPRISE.-Nic & Wilson is the name of firm that has just opened an elegant suite Of offices | in the Jones block on Center street and | Uill conduct a mining brokeraS Se busi-l ness, handling only reliable and we'll | known Arizona properties. The mem | bers of the firm are from Denver. where ! they have had considerable experience ! In this line of business and are in a. | position to make it a success. They ] will conduct in connection with their l business q weekly newspa per to be de | :cted to the mining, railroad and hotei | interests Of the country. It is designed | .o be not simply a periodical advertise | nent, but a regularly issued and re- | liable newspaper. filling the needs of | he field that has been chosen for it.