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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
RusrLERs RESORT TO ARSON.
South Dakota Cattle Thieves Burn an
Editors Home.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Sept, 21.-Some
of the cattle rustlers. who for years
have infested Lyman county on the
Missouri river in the central portion Of
the state. appear to have decided upon
Kentucky methods to drive from that
region men who have the courage to
demand that cattle stealing in the
county must cease.
E. L. Sem. a pioneer Dakotan and
editor of the Pioneer, a weekly news
paper published at the little town Of
Iona, in the southern part of Lyman
county, has for some time been de-
nouncing the cattle rustlers and de-
manding that they be brought to JUS
tice. BY reason of his strong and per-
sistent pleas for law and order he has
made himself so obnoxious to some of
the cattle thieves that they decided
upon revenge.
This assumed the form of a mid
night visit to the farm Of the editor.
situated a few miles from Iona. where
the incendiaries. during the absence
Of the editor and his family, set fire to
end destroyed every building on the
place. The loss to the newspaper man
was considerable. as he had no in
surance on any of the property which
was destroyed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
PANAMA CANAL SITUATION.
Interest centers in Colombian commu'
nication to Washington.A

Interest Centers in Colombian Commu-
nication to Washington.A
Washington, Sept. 21.-Interest in
the Panama canal situation now CEN
tiers in the communication which DR..
Herran, the Colombian charge, recent
ly submitted to the state department
from his government. Just what the
nature Of this is, DR.. Herran and the
state department officials decline to
say on the ground that it is Of a con-
f1dential character. but it is under
stood that it is in the nature of a
proposition which will keep alive the
canal negotiations with the Colombian
government after the expiration of
Sept. %. at which time the existing
treaty expires by limitation. Unless
there should be a considerable revul-
sion of feeling in the Colombian e n
ate in favor Of the Hay-Herran agree
ment, that convention is believed to
be dead by Minisper Beaupre at Bogo.
ia and by South American diplomats
in Washington.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22

1,489 bales foreign. Total 1891 bales.
Last year-15,OO3 bales domestic;
1,785 bales foreign. Total. 1878 bales.
The total receipts since January l
have been 518,453 bales domestic and
1852, ABA bales foreign, against COS, 1923
bales domestic and 122,93S bales for
eign for the corresponding period of
1902. This is a decrease Of 9O,87O
bales domestic and an increase OF 49,
1913 bales foreign.
Shipments Of wool for the week
ending Sept. IA are as follows: Tues.
day. Sept. s, 1,O99,7 35; Wednesday,
Sept. 8, S91, $50; Thursday, Sept. 10,
1,471, PIG; Friday. Sept. IL, 852.925;
Saturday, Sept. IL, 1886, 2O4; Monday,
Sept. IA, 65O,959; total, 1852, 1863.
This shows an increase of 1861, 131
pounds over the shipments Of 1895, 23S
pounds for the previous week. Since
January 1 the total shipments amount
tn 115,324, $50.
Sales.
The sales of the week amount to
1882, 900 pounds domestic and 575, 600
pounds foreign, making a total Of g.
4O7, 900 pounds, against a total Of B.
515,0 900 for the previous week and a
total of $780, 900 for the corresponding
week last year. The sales since jan
uary / amount to 154,338, 900 pounds,
against 44,161, 900 pounds for the
corresponding time last year.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
Fl Years a Dyspeptic.

r. H. Foster, 318 S. I'd ST., Salt Lake
City, writes: 81 have been bothered
with dyspepsia or indigestion q years;
tried many doctors without relief; re-
Gently I got a bottle of Herbine. One
bottle cured me. l am now tapering
off on the second. I have recommend
ed it to my friends; it is curing them.
too. soc at Holmes & RixOn's.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
A Profit Paying Business for Sale.

Other interest requiring our entire
attention, we offer for sale u stock
of staple general merchandise at La.
vina, Montana. No produce business;
best prompt paying people in the state.
White for particulars.
SCOTT BROS,
4O-4 Lavina, Mont.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
W E KILLED.

Both Probably Asleep at the Time Of
the Accident.
Brownsville. Pa, Sept. 21.-Two men
were instantly killed in a freight
wreck on the Monongahela railroad at
Bridgeport Sunday. They are: Flag
man Samuel F.. Miller, and Brakemen
William Gately.
Both men, it is supposed, were
asleep in the caboose while their en-.
CINE was taking water and the blame
for the accident probably rests with
them, as no f1agman was out to warn
other trains.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
Shot While RESISTING Arrest.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Sept. PIE. w.
Campbell, n of the game wardens of
Luzerne county, Sunday shot and prob
ably fatally wounded Roman Delos,
aged t~hirty-ive years, near Camp.
bells Ledge. when Delos tried to shoot
Campbell in resisting srrest for violat.
ing game laws
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
JAMES L. FERRlERE is DEAD,
His Wife Commits Suicide While Dis.
81 tracted With Grief.

Paris, Sept. 21.-James l.. Perriere,
a we'll known newspaper mar of New
York. died here Sunday as the result
Of a paralytic stroke. His wife, in a
fit OF distraction. soon afterward took
her life. Mr.. Ferriere was formerly
for several years an editor of the Paris
edition of the New York Herald. He
entered the service Of the Associated
Press in 1897. and at the time of his
death was employed. in its Paris Office.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Boils, letter, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped Hands.
Skin Eruptions; infallible for Piles.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Chap
pie Drug Co.'s.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-22
Americans Witness Bull FIGHTS.

Ell Paso. Tex. Sept. 21.-The new
$50, 900 bull ring at Juarez, or the
Mexican border, was formally opened
here Sunday in the presence of 10, 1000
people. chiefly Americans. Six bulls
were tortured and put to death and
several horses were slain by the bulls.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

Six new men have been added to
the mounted patrol for work in the
suburbs. They are: Everett Richard
son. W j Fernandez, j Lynch, Bon.
ney Joy, David Garter aud w Smith.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08
Maui For August IL.

Judge G B Robertson, editor OF
the Maui News, on being introduced
to the Governor yesterday after
noon by Treasurer Kepoika, asked
that the Governor spend day in
Waikiki on his proposed trip to
Lanai, and also asked for the band
for the races on August 18th, and
we understand both requests were
granted by the Governor. Bully
for tho Judge, 1t takes malihini
and an up.turued gold Democrat 10
have the sufficient gall TO ask for
certain hoons aud then get them ia
ga!ugp, which, 10 yet 10 DO sseh
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08
The Second Legislature for the Con-
sideration of Appropriation Bills.

4ne oeCOnu Aokl5lhturo LUZ eho WV
sideration of Appropriation Bills.
THE SENATE-FlFTY-sE SEVENTH DAY.
After disposing OF the usual pre-
liminaries, Dickey stated that the
House erred in appointing con-
ference committee on Senate Bill 8.
On motion OF Isenberg, House
Bill 8 was taken off the table and
then paased on second reading, third
reading tomorrow.
House Bill z was then taken up
on third reading, and after a short
recess OF 10 minutes, it passed.
House Bill 8 was called up on
second reading and referred to Pub
lie Lands Committee, to report to-
morrow.
The House transmitted Bill 10,
and after being read, it passed first
reading, for second reading tomor-
row.
On motion Of Iseuberg, recess was
taken at 1924 O'Clock to O'Clock
pm.
THE HoUsE-FIrTY- SEVENTH DAY.
After prayers, House Bill 10 was
taken up on third reading and pass
ed, % ayes to | no. Then the min
utes were read and approved.
Senate Bill 3 was then ordered UP
on third reading Harris moved ia
amend item OF Salary OF Ranger,
8rd Land District" by adding
"[Rau $3.50, N u S Kona S54Ol," tire
whole making $500 Carried
Lewis moved 70 ipsers a rgw itan
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

trict, 5000" After some talk, it
passed. The next item OF "salsry
OF Clerk and Ranger, LIST Land Dis
trict, 500" was struck out.
Andrsde moved TO insert "sslary
of Supreme Court BailiIfs, $780,"
He also moved to insert another
item. for pay OF Interpreters 10 all
Courts not otherwise specially pro-
vided for, $2.435." After many had
asked for information, the amend
ment failed to carry. He again
moved another insertion for "salary
OF 1st Deputy Clerk, to bs appoint
ed by the Chief Justice, $780,"
This also failed to pass,
While still on his feet, he moved
another insertion for salary of AS
sistsnt to Attorney General, So
600." After some talk, it failed to
pass.
Lewis moved to amend the "sslary
of Clerk and Bookkeeper, 81, 800" to
$1,000. He said in the months
bill, the salary passed at 5000. Har-
ris held that a good bookkesper
cannot be got at 500 month when
there are about 1000 accounts to
keep. Lost.
Fernandez moved to reconsider
the vote taken on the SALARY of Su-
psrvising Engineer" with Kuma-
lae's amendment. Harris raised q
point of order that Fernandez voted
in the minority, and the Chair ruled
the motion out. Kupihea moved to
amend the item as amended yester
day by Kumalae aud was also ruled
out. Various points of order were
then raised by Greenwich, Hasris
and .Kumalae, and while being dis
cussed the Speaker took the
Chair and sustained all points
raised
Then the Speaker said that at
the time of this session is nearing
the end, time must be given the
different conference committees tt
get to work and fiuish all the Her
emit appropriation bills in time tt
get before the Governor. Then hi
called Harris TO the Chair, and OF
taking the floor, be moved to ameuC
the item to read salary OF Assisisn
r Superintendent aud Supervising En-
gineer providing i, is not Marstol
Campbell], $500" He claimed
his was proper amendment to thu
item as it now stands ia the bill
Andraie asked him if he though
the salary would not be paid tt
Merston Campbell, ald answered
that the Auditor cannot issue war
rant TO Marston Campbell If he i
the man. On being voted upon
it carried by vote of l8 ayes to II
noes
Pasle moved to strike out til
item Of "Bacteriologist and Patio
logist, $500" He said that thi
official was now cutting up peopl
while yet alive at the Settlement
and the easiest way to remove tn
office is to wipe out the salary. Ku
malae made strong appeal agsins
the item and Aylett in favor Of il
Ga motion OF Keliinoi, the previou
question prevailed, and on the M
ton being put, tie vote OF IA eac
: way was registered, the Chair the
3 declared the motion lost.
Long moved to amend the "sa ar
/. OF Deputy Registrar of Public AC
3 counts and Bookkeeper" from $3
l5O to $4,051 to conform to the ST
/ Months Bill. Carried
ChillinRworth moved to take con
, sidsration OF the Loan Bill deferre
t from yesterday. Aylett to take
recess and Kumalae to adjourn, |
] order to give the conference con
: mittees time to get through. Th
= latter motion prevailed and &C
iournment taken at ll;59 o'clock,
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

A moonlight concert will be given
by the band in Thomas Square this
evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

There will be meeting OF the
Board OF Health this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

Judge Weaver will open the Tor
rens land court in about six weeks.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

A ball will be- given at the Young
hotel on the evening of August Il
by Leahi Chapter, Order OF the
Eastern Star.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

1t is not unlikely that w S Flem-
ing will be- appointed assistant
Encouragement to succeed 2 L
Weaver, resigned.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

The INDEPENDENT b0 cents per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

A regimental court-martial will be
held at headquarters next Monday
evening for the trial OF such cases
as may be brought before it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEW s.

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
The INDEPENDENT b0 cents per
month.
There will be meeting of the
Board OF Health this afternoon.
Judge Weaver will open the Tor
rens land court in about six weeks
A moonlight concert will be given
by the band ia Thomas Square this
evening.
A ball will be- given at the Young
hotel on the evening Of August Il
by Leahi Chapter, Order OF the
Eastern Star.
1t is not unlikely that w S Flem-
ing will be- appointed assistant
Encouragement to succeed 2 L
Weaver, resigned
A regimental court-martial will be
held at headquarters next Monday
evening for the trial OF such cases
as may be brought before it.
Maui is planning another horse
race program to take place at
Spreckels Park on August IL. Sew
eral local horsemen haye agreed to
enter their stock.
For business convenience the
Henry Waterhouse Trust Company
will become the agents eff the Wire
less Telegraph Company, looking
after the finances.
Six new men have been added to
the mounted patrol for work in the
suburbs. They are: Everett Richard
son. W j Fernandez, j Lynch, Bon.
ney Joy, David Garter aud w Smith.
j A Combs, who was a passenger
from Hilo to Mahukona on the last
trip of the Kinau, is to bs arrested
at the instance OF Admiral Bsckley
on the charge of passing spurious
checks for money.
Captain Nelson, of the steamer
Hawaii, will succeed Captain Nichol
son as master of the Helene. The
latter has been made pilot at Kahu-
lui. Captain Bennett, OF the j A
Cumming, will take charge of TIT
Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08
FcA BENT OR LEASE

The residence aud premises OF the
undersigned at Kslihi. For terms,
apply to him personally at the IA.
wsiian Hardware Cos store.
ABRAHAM FERNANDEZ
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

Maui is planning another horse
race program to take place at
Spreckels Park on August IL. Sew
eral local horsemen hsye agreed to
enter their stock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-07-08

For business convenience the
Henry Waterhouse Trust Company
will become the agents eff the Wire
less Telegraph Company, looking
after the finances.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19
Ladies Millinery.

Have now ready, street hats, child ren's school hats, Tams and caps. Will have my regular face display of patterns, Thursday and Friday, October 1st and 2d. Everybody in- vited. Miss Wynn.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Two small houses for rent, apply to Mrs. Maydower. 40
 A new car "Club House" flour at Coconino Grocery Company. 4
 Mrs. Mae Swetnam, of Phoenix, is registered at the Commercial Hotel.
 Lost-Leather case containing pair of spectacles. Finder will please re- turn to SUN office.
 Orders for D. s. Lewis express, may be left with Fenton Jones. Telephone for express at same place. 37-A
 There are thirty horses here to en- ter the Carnival races and there will be two days of good racing.
 Coconino Grocery Company still gives premiums for cash purchases. Don't forget to ask about them. A
 The base ball games next week will be interesting. The Williams nine will be here with Scotty McDugal at their head.
 Wanted-Sewing at your homes, by the day, by Minnie Bailey. Leave orders at Rabbit Bros., dry goods department. 37-3t
 The weather has been decidedly cold all week. Tuesday and We'd nesday nights were cold enough to cause ice to form on standing tubs of water.
 H. J. Stevens, of Los Angeles, is here and will remain until after the term of district court next week. MT. Stevens is a lawyer of ability and en- joys lucarative practice in Cali fOrnia.
 The date of the Carnival ball has been changed from Friday night to Saturday night. The ball committee is composed of Messrs s. F. Quay, K. J. Rains, Burt Doyle, J. c. verkamp and they will make the ball a success. The ball will be given in the Pavilion at Milton.
 The last services for this conference year will be held in the Methodist church tomorrow and will be as follows: Sunday school at 10 a. m., Holy Communion at II a. m. at which the individual communion service re- gently purchased will be used for the first time. At . o'clock the Epworth League service will be held and 8 o'clock song service will take the place of the usual preaching. Rev, J. H. Henry, the pastor, will leave for Conference at Tempe on next Tuesday. There will be no preaching service in the church on Sunday, Sept. 27.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Eastman kodaks and photo supplie at Eastern prices at Babbitts'. :
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Parties desiring cedar posts in any quantity can be supplied by address ing the SUN office. 28tf
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

A stock of Butterick patterns Babbitt Bros. dry-goods depot. 23
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

W. A. Parr, the Winslow, contrac- tor, spent a few hours here between trains Tuesday. He was on his way to Rhoades to purchase lumber.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

The woods has been full of deer hunters this week and a number of hunters left today on deer hunting expeditions. Vension has not yet been a drug on the market.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Fruits, berries and confectionery at Turnell's Home Bakery.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Leave your orders for J. s. Wright's express with B. Hoch. All orders promptly attended to. Telephone 79.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

O. Kyhn is now at Nine Mile, Mon- tana, where he expects to remain several months.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

J. c. McGuyre, forest ranger of the Grand Canyon forest reserve, is in town this week.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

| "Cheese wafers" at COcOninO Gro cery Company. A
 Fruits, berries and confectionery at Turnell's Home Bakery.
 Eastman kodaks and photo supplies at Eastern prices at Babbitts'.
 Wanted-A person to help in the Normal Dormitory. Apply to A. N. Taylor. 38-2t
 Jos. G. McKibbans, representing the Winons Mills, is here for two weeks stay.
 Wanted-Party to assist in develop ing good copper mines. Particulars at this office. 35-4t George H. Coffin attended the wed- ding of his brother, Wm. L. in Pres- colt, Wednesday.
 O. F. Orthel, bookeeper for the J.. M. Dennis Lumber company at Rhoades was in town today on busi- ness.
 Fire Insurance-The Arizona Gen. tral Bank represents number of the largest American and English com panies. District court will convene on Mon- day. Judge Sloan will be here Sunday evening. The number of cases indi- cate bnsy term.
 Harry Hoxworth, c. A. Green and F. w. Haselwood are duck hunting at Mormon Lake this week. Game is said to be pleanty in that vicinity.
 George Rabbit, whose family has been spending several months in Los Angeles, was called to that city Mon- day by the illness of one of his child ren.
 Miss Lorabel Wallace left Friday for Congress, where she will teach school. The school employs two teachers and she will teach the prim- ary grades.
 The ranchers have been busy harves- ting their hay this week. The aver age yield this season has been good, and but little of the crop has been damaged by the rains and frosts.
 
 J. Backman, the paper hanger, paints and decorates, and is prepared to do work in his line in the latest effects. All work done in frst-class manner, and will be promptly done and guaranteed. If
 Hugh Dugan and John Conrard, two Flagstaff boys, who have been playing base ball in the Texas league, have returned home. Both are good ball players and made excellent records this season.
 Mrs. Mae Swetnam, of Phoenix, Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Stars, is here. She is visiting the various lodges in the territory and will be entertained by the members of the Flagtaff lodge tonight.
 Mir. A. A. Fisher left on No. Sun- day evening for Denver, Colorado, to attend banquet given by J. E. Tar bell, vice-president of the Equitable Life, Mir. Fisher being an invited guest from Arizona. Mir. Grumfeld, the general agent, will accompany him
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19
LOCAL BRtvlTlES.

Buy Brownie kodak, $l, at Bab- bitt Bros.
 For choice, homemade candies go to Turnell's Home Bakery.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19


 LOCAL BREvlTlES.
 Buy Brownie kodak, $l, at Bab- bitt Bros.
 For choice, homemade candies go to Turnell's Home Bakery.
 A stock of Butterick patterns al Babbitt Bros'. dry-goods depot. 23ti
 J. c. McGuyre, forest ranger of the Grand Canyon forest reserve, is in town this week.
 O. Kyhn is now at Nine Mile, Mon. tana, where he expects to remain several months.
 Parties desiring cedar posts in any quantity can be supplied by address ing the SUN office. 28tf
 Leave your orders for J. s. Wright's g express with B. Hoch. All orders promptly attended to. Telephone 79. Have you tried any of the cakes and crackers ut CocOninO Grocery Con- pany? They're just fresh. Finest in town. 34
 T. H. Wagner, is now buying cattle for Los Angeles concern, and bought bunch of cattle from Vail & Black this week.
 Wanted-Teams for lumber hauling, eight mile haul over first class road. J. NJ. Dennis Lumber company, Rhoades, Arizona. 3S-t2
 W. A. Parr, the Winslow, contrac- tor, spent a few hours here between trains Tuesday. He was on his way to Rhoades to purchase lumber.
 The woods has been full of deer hunters this week and a number of hunters left today on deer hunting expeditions. Vension has not yet been a drug on the market.
 A. J. Stoner, of Phoenix, and one of the owners of the Valley Lumber company, is spending the week here. Tuesday in company with A. A. Dut- ton he visited the Cliff Dwellings. 
 c. H. Schulz and H. c. Lockett left yesterday with pack outfit and 8 number of herders to drive the bands of sheep, purchased in Utah last month, across the desert to the ranges on this side of the Colorado river. The Anita Consolidated Copper company this week, transferred all it's mines and mining claims, together with the smelter in Williams, to Paul w. Abbott, who in turn deeds the same property to the Anita Copper company.
 Dr. Walter Hough and wife spent Thursday here on their way to Pasa- dens, Cal. They have been visiting the parents of Mrs. Hough, Mir. and Mrs. F. M. Buck, in Holbrook. Mir. Hough is connected with the Smith sonisn Institute in Washington, D. c. and with Prof. Fewkes, spent several months here four years ago studying the old ruins in COcOnino county.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Have you tried any of the cakes and crackers ut CocOninO Grocery Con- pany? They're just fresh. Finest in town. 34
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Cheese wafers" at CoconinO Gro cery Company. A
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

T. H. Wagner, is now buying cattle for a Los Angeles concern, and bought a bunch of cattle from Vail & Black this week.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

A. J. Stoner, of Phoenix, and one of the owners of the Valley Lumber company, is spending the week here. Tuesday in company with A. A. Dut- ton he visited the Cliff Dwellings.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Wanted-Teams for lumber hauling, eight mile haul over first class road. J. NJ. Dennis Lumber company, Rhoades, Arizona. 3S-t2
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Mrs. Mae Swetnam, of Phoenix, registered at the Commercial Hote
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

Harry Hoxworth, c. A. Green and F. w. Haselwood are duck hunting at Mormon Lake this week. Game is said to be pleanty in that vicinity.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

A new car ''Club House" Coconino Grocery Company.
The Coconino sun., 1903-09-19

George Rabbit, whose family has been spending several months in Los Angeles, was called to that city Mon- day by the illness of one of his child ren.