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Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

. EEh VI ING OF1AGEENGE0s- Joe Rudy of Kirkland valley is in the city. having come to participate in the recent steer tying tournament. MT. Rudy is a well known vaqHero and was one of the men who expected to par ticipate with the Yavapai contingent in the big contest that was to have been held between the two counties some time ago but which never mate rialized. MT. Rudy is still bravely de- lending his county and now challenges Oscar Roberts, the valley champion, to a match for $500 side, making a purse of $1,000. The conditions are that each man shall tie five bulls, each of which shall be three or more years old, the match to take place at any date that may be agreed upon, allow ing MT. Rudy enough time to go to Prescott after his horse. In the event MT. Roberts does not accept this chal- lenge, MT. Rudy and Waiter Cline will challenge any team of two Maricopa county cowboys to a match for $250 a corner, making also a purse of $1,000, each man to tie three bulls.
 EMPLOYES APPREClATED.- Christmas rush is still on at the Phoe- nix postoffice and belated packages, mostly registered packages, are com ms III DJ IhS Ioii. Ahe uil hhS pSeil fully equal to that of last year, yet it has been handled with ease and the crowded lobby heretofore known has been but little in evidence. The subject being under discussion yester- | day the postmaster said he wished to make public acknowledgment of his ! appreciation of the work of his present | corps of assistants, both clerks and carriers. They have worked hard dur | ing the rush and with intelligence and 1 skill, every man getting good results In the registry department there have been some days as many as 200 regis tered parcels going out and as many
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28
OF LOCAL
 INTEREST

WHEELS FOUND-The police have in custody a ladies Dayton wheel and a Gents No Name wheel, both of which were found and await the inquiry of the owners.
 THE PRESIDENT coMING.-Mrs. Henry of Prescott, president of the Rebekah assembly of Arizona, is ex- pected here on January 5 and will be in the city for a few days, during which she will officially visit the Re- bekah lodges in the valley.
 CHANGE OF NERSHIP,-An- other newspaper trust has gained a foothold in Arizona. e. M. Funston. editor and publisher of the Coconino Sun of Flagstaff. has bought the Wins low Mail, which will be edited by H. E. Cowie.
 ALL ON ExHlBITION.-Phoe contractors, or anybody else who would like the job of building the Tonto storage dam, may now see plans. maps, drawings, specifications and get all information necessary for the sub mitting of a bid, by calling at the of fees of the reclamation service.
 WHO IS THE OWNER?-The Phoenix postoffice has a Christmas present for somebody that it cannot deliver. The only mark of identifica- tion upon the outside of it is the fol- lowing: From Fred and Isabel, Washington, D. C." If any reader can prove property it will be delivered to him.
 TEACHERS WILL ATTEND-It is learned that the teachers of the city who are now holding an institute here are arranging to attend the perform ance of "As You Like It. at the theater tonight. almost in a body. That is there is nothing compelling them to go but most of them are going to improve the unusual opportunity.
 POLICE BUSINESS-A drunken man was arrested last evening for throwing his money at the birds, main- ly for the purpose of saving for him what little he had left, for the birds never get enough. Hal Clark and Juan Herrera were both in police court yes terday afternoon charged with fighting The recorder did the safe thing by con victing both of them and sending them below for fifteen days.
 OLD FRIENDS MEET-Mention was made a couple of days ago of the arrival here of w. B. Garrett of Marys- vile, Mo. Seeing the-item in theRaper D. P. Kyle at once recognized him as an old army conrade of the Thirty nntn indiana, ana telepnOned h1Ing The two men looked very natural to each other over the telephone though they had not met for quarter of a century and half hour later they were discus sing old times together.
 UP FROM DOUGLAS-w. F. Will jams, former deputy sheriff and resi- dent of this city for the last seventy five years till fe wmonths ago, re- turned to Phoenix yesterday morning for a couple of weeks visit, coming primarily on business and incidentally for pleasure. He is in the employ of the Copper Queen Go. as watchman at the shelter and likes Douglas very well but cannot get over regarding Phoenix as his home. Douglas is pros porous and growing rapidly.
 MRS. DoBBS' WATCH-Mrs. R. J. Dobbs whose watch was stolen on Sat urday night for the second time within a month recovered it yesterday morn ing. It was found that Harry Fulton who had been arrested for the theft of it had pawned it at Tenipe. The board of supervisors at the next meet ing will probably offer Mrs. Dobbs a
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

coming in, yet the work was kept in hand so that the days business clos ed with everything up to date. The situation was helped materially by the putting in of another stamp window and another thing that greatly facili- tated matters was the fact that dur ing the year a much larger number of the patrons of the office took ad vantage of the free delivery service. thus relieving the general delivery crush
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

Ask to see the New York Apple eide at Melczer's. Just received a carload.
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

A man may have enough money te keep him out of heav hand still n't
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

have enough to get into society.--Chi cago News.
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

He returns your money if yoi don't like it. COsss him nothing.
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

A girl is an awful thing not to ex- pect any sense from.-New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1904-12-28

Candy! Candy! McKee's.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
WOman'S Board of Missions.

The meetings of the Minnesota
Branch of the Woman's Board of
Foreign Missions closed at the Congre-
gational church Thursday evening
after three days of delightful fellowship
and conference. We printed the pro-
gram entire last week. The papers
were of high and inspiring character.
One very enjoyable feature was the
childrens hour of Wednesday after
noon. A missionary clock exercise was
given by thirteen children Of the Con-
gregational Sunday school under tho
direction OF Mrs. A. N. Decker. Miss
Margaret J. Evans Of Northtield, was
reelected president for the. ensuing
year, Mrs. S. w. Dickinson Of St. Paul
corresponding secretary and Mrs. H. A.
SERVER Of Minneapolis treasurer. Over
S., 600 was raised by the board during
the past year and the sum Of $1,000 is
aimed for in the coming year. The
work of the children has been very
prosperous, they raising over $500
where 1915 was asked Of them. The
influence of the meetings has been
very helpful to the local church and it
is possible that a young lady mission
ary from this county may enter the
service within short time.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
Telephone to Twin Cities.

The new Interstate Telegraph and
Telephone Company of this city has
now independent connections with the
Twin City Telephone Company and is
giving the best of service to St. Paul,
Minneapolis and. intermediate points.
The office is now open day and night
and Twin City service can be had at
any time. The toll to st. Paul or Min
neapolis will be twenty cents for the
first minute and ten cents for each
additional minute. This will be a
great convenience and advantage to
our citizens and community. Connect
ions are now made with Duluth, Man.
kato, Red Wing, Winona and many
other points. Always use the new tele-
phone if you wish the best and cheap
est service.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
l.. NJ. Ober Departs.

L. NJ. Ober, for over thirty years
local agent of the U. 5. Express Com
pany, checked out with the company
Saturday and left for Los Angeles,
CAL, last evening to make his residence.
Mrs. Ober has been there for the past
two years on account of her health.
A farewell reception was given him
Friday evening by the Odd Fellows at
their hall and a large company of APP
preciative friends was present. A set
of solid gold cuff buttons with the
three links engraved ON them was pre-
sented to him as token of friendship.
Refreshments were served and the
Metropolitan orchestra furnished music.
Every one in Austin is sorry to have
Mr. Obef 60 away and all unite in
wishing him and his the largest measure
of health and prosperity during the
coming years.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
Box Car Merchants Fined.

Last Wednesday afternoon, George
W. Kidder of Lacrosse, agent for the
Union Tea and Spice Company of New
Y ork, was brought before justice Rob-
inson on the charge Of selling unlabel-
ed spices and plead guilty to two
charges, receiving fine of 1925 and
costs on each, making a total amount
Of over $56 paid. Agents Mcconnell
and Scott of theState Food department
were here and assisted in the prosecu-
tion. These box car goods are short
weight and of very inferior quality
often and it is never safe to buysthem.
It is stated that Kidder has sold $1,000
of stuff in Austin and five other points
in Minnesota during the past year.
Our people should keep away from all.
transactions with any Of them.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
Pigeon Raising.

Profitable pigeon raising depends up
on securing the. right kind Of stock,
careful attention and proper manage
ment. Homing. pigeons and Dragons
are regarded as the best breeds, while
cross between the two is also favora-
bly, mentioned. 4 large house is bet
ter and more economical than several
small ones, but in no case should ac-
commodate more than 200 pairs. Pi-
geons require feed twice a day, the best
sorts being cracked corn, red wheat,
Kaffir corn, millet, peas, hemp and
rice. The Importance of varying the
diet is insisted upon, as we'll as plenty
OF pure water for drinking and bath
ing and attention to the sanitary con-
dition Of houses, nests and yards. &
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
City Appointments.

" The following appointive offices
have been: filled by the council and
mayor: T. H. Pridham, city attorney;
T. NJ. Foster, recorder; Nels Jensen,
fire chief; Ed H. Edward, city teamster;
Barney Bushman, street commissioner;
G. 81. Allen, city surveyor; j. NJ. Gait,
chief Of police; Wm. Hinman, Samuel
Culdice,s John Beckel, patrolmen; Albert
N. Smith, member of w ater, Light and
Power Board for five years; Thomas
Beatty, member Of the Park Board for
three years.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
High School Literary Proxram.

The following literary program was
given Friday by the High School.
Senior-Sophomore Section
Recitation-Edward Varco.
Talk-Roy Carter
Junior Freshman Section
Observation-Disclosures Wengert
Debate -"Resolved that the Yellow
Race will Become Predominant"
Attirmative-Winfeld Wright, liza
Miner.
Negative-Nellie Wilder, Dora Roble.
Recitation-Frank Murphy
observation-disclosures Gilligan.
Recitation-Leo; Rockford.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
:Ghe Trn>1@rrtpt.
AUSTIN, WEDNESDAY APRIL %, 1904.

May Day next Sunday.
Ole \. Slime left Monday for
Norway Oh visit.
-Arbor Day next Friday. Set out
at least one tree or shrub.
Lee Murphy and family of Still
water spent Sunday with r. R. Murphy's
folks.
A. w. Edison received a fine
Shetland stallion from Minneapolis
Friday.
FLAX Seed for sale, selected, cleaned
for sowing. o. c. LaBar, Lansing,
Mimi.
DIR. c. C. Leck has bought the
Yates-Sargent house in the west part
of the city.
For sale, eight or ten new milch
cows. Inquire of A. W. Edison, three
miles east. Rural route l.
Mrs. Walter J. Rice entertained
the Calendar Club yesterday afternoon
at her home on Kenwood avenue.
William N. Goslee has Sold his
residence property ON south Main
street to Frank. A. ITCHY the musician.
Henry J. Duffy of Los Angeles,
CAL, who has been looking after his
property matters here recently, left for
Los Angeles Sunday.
Bankrupt Stock General Merchan-
disc, Groceries, Clothing, Boots & Shoes,
Dry Goods, Hardware at Renoya, MINI.
Must be sold at once. Address 7. H.
Pridham Austin, MINI. tt
Sundays Pioneer Press contained
pictures of Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Comp
ton of Winona who celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary April Is.
They are parents of Mrs. Bert Hall of
this city.
ALI parents or guardians who wish
to have their children admitted into
the first primary department of the
Austin schools next September should
get blanks at once Of Supt. Nelson and
make formal application.
Free sample to agent. Practical
ready call device for telephones.
Saves brain work and hours of time.
Sells ITSELF One sale sells dozens.
Seeing is believing. Send stamp.
The Telephone Appliance Co., One
Madison Ave., Dept. F. A. D. New
York City.
Almost enjoyable surprise reception
was given Mr.. and Mrs. Carl A. Gibson
Friday evening at their new home in
the third ward. Carl and his bride have
Just got settled for housekeeping and
their home was invaded by large
company of friends to give them a
proper housewarming. The evening
was spent socially and in music and
games and a fine supper was served,
A handsome silver tea set was present.
ed to Mr., and Mrs. Gibson.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses are issued to Ru-
dolph 3. lsaacs and Thea b. Carson of
Otranto, Iowa. Alton Harris and
Florence Beale of Waukon Iowa.
John Jennings and Mary L. Spellman
of Frankford. . ::
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27

Mcintyre w. r. c. served supper
at &. \. R. hall Saturday.
Six candidates were baptized at
the Baptist church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Henry Stockwell Of Lyle and
Lon Vern of Mohall, N. D. were visit
ing here on Saturday.
John H. Anderson has purchased
the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Nc
Intyre on College street.
MIR. and Mrs. Will Owen of Otranto
spent Sunday with their grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Owen.
Rev. F. L. Anderson will speak at
Columbia school house next Sunday
afternoon at three o'clock.
r. E. Hambrecht of Leroy, chair
man of the board of county commits
sioners, was here Thursday on official
business.
II. o. Hall, Frank Haney and 5. a.
Emerson returned Friday from st.
Paul where they were jurymen in the
u. ). court.
About half of the seeding in this
county was finished up to Saturday
night. This week ought to get most
of it out Of the way.
-Ormanzo Benton has bought the
Cartwright residence (the old Young
Cameron property on South Main
street. 1t looks very suspicious.
PROF. and Mrs. Calvin D. Decker
went to the Cities Monday for brief
visit. The former is delegate to the
grand lodge of the Royal Arcanum.
Correspondents must always ac-
company their items with their names
so that we may know the source. We
do not publish names but must know
them.
Henry Waterman is buildinga barn
Oh his lots, corner of Allegheny and
Greenwich streets, and is getting ready
for the foundation of his new resi-
dence.
Our Illinois and Indiana customers
want to buy your farm. They will be
here every week. If you want to sell
your farm come now and list it with
us. John NJ. Cannon Land Agency.
The Hub Department Store, next
north Of the post office, opened for
mally on Thursday, large crowd be-
being present during the afternoon
and evening. The Hub occupies the
entire three floors Of the building with
it's several departments.
Charles Piester of Abingdon, ILL.,,
met with the. Austin Progressive
League Wednesday evening and pre-
sented his views in regard to Austin
clay. He has been experimenting with
various samples. and says it is the best
deposit of clay for vitrifed brick he
has ever seen. A large brickand pot
terry factory will soon be opened here
backed by amplecapital.
Most impressive ceremonies were
held by Fidelity Lodge, No. 80, A.: F.
and A. M. Wednesday evening. About
a hundred Masons were present inclrd.
ing invited guests from Lansing,
Lyle and Brownsdale. Three candi-.
dates, Sven Anderson, w. D., Andrew
and John Mumm were made Master
Masons in due form. A fine banquet
served in the banquet hall by the
Eastern Star followed the initiation.
It was an unusual Masonic event for
this city.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express eur sincere
thanks to the many friends who assist
ed us in. our late bereavement, during
the sickness and death of our beloved
husband and father.
MRS. G. w. GRIMsHAw.
MRS. J. F. WHITE,
MRS. G. L. RICE.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27

The terrors of Group and whooping
cough are greatly lessened if there is a
bottle Of Coles Cough Cure in the
house. Children like it and it will
positively cure lung and throat troubles
if taken in time. Is and SOC. Guarante-
ed by all druggists. . ~:
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
Trees For Sale.

Evergreens, Ash, Elm, Blackwalnut
and: other shade trees in limited
quantities.. south Of South Bridge.
r.. -. =: .s<{.~ s<= ia. THOMPSON,
= 6w s=: Austin, Mimi.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
Austin Steam Laundry.

Patronize home institutions and
have your laundry work done at The
Austin Steam Laundry in the highest
style Of the art. No chemicals used.
Laundry delivered free Of charge.
Give us trial.
-..- II. M. BURNHAM, Proprietor.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27
81 "A daughter was born to Mrs. John
Efinger Thursday. -. s. .....z.

55-A daughter was born to Mrs. John
Emnger Thursday. !. Ill.,.
1 "A. A. Cooley and family of Dexter
spent Sunday here.
/ Mrs. Harry West went Monday
| to visit her folks at Winona. -
| An eyrie of the Order of Eagles is
nearly ready for organization here. :.
H. E. Catlin has sold his house on
Kenwood avenue to Mrs. H. A.. Bax-
ter. !.
! D.. H. Stimson came down from
Mortified yesterday noon for brief
visit. . 4
| Perry Reynolds moved last week
into the Drummond house on Winona
street.
Miss Beryl Marsh is improving
rapidly to the greatjoy of her numerous
friends.
| james II. DeRemer has bought the
Wagner property at the foot of Chat
ham street.
Timothy and Clover seed, Seed
Corn, and all kinds of bulk Seeds.
Decker Bros.
! Alton Harris of Postville and Miss
Florence Beale of Waukon, Iowa, were
married Friday by Justice George
Bailey.
Il. D. Baird has sold the Central
hotel property on Railway street op-
posite the Milwaukee depot to Frank
5. Wingert.
Take the children to Bishop 213
Main street and have their pictures
taken. The best is cheapest We can
please you.
The Ladies Musical Society will
give an entertainment at Elk's hall this
evening in the way of concert by Hal
Stevens OF Minneapolis.
"A. n. Kinsman has commenced
another large greenhouse for roses,
about 31x15V. This will give him a
total area under glass of over $4,000
square feet.
Ernest Sharpstine, money order
clerk, had All operation Thursday at
st. Marys hospital, Rochester, and will
be there for week longer. He is get
ting better steadily.
r Rev. and Mrs. J. NJ. Brown have
been spending the past week in Chicago
+ He is a visiting delegate from the
Minnesota conference to the Garrett
Biblical Institute.
"A number Of his Masonic friends
surprised DR.. G. A. :Hegge Saturday
-, evening at his home, the occasion being
- his birthday. a set of beautiful dishes
was pres ented to him.
The city ordinance allowing con
y victed prisoners to be put to work fo1
. the city will be enforced and we may
expect some extensive improvements
on our streets this summer. :
For sALE-Two year old asparagus
roots, Conovers Colossal and Colum.
: bian Mammoth. Now is the time to
: set bed of asparagus. See me before
] buying. A. f. CARTER.
Just southwest fair grounds.
William Dovey of Hampton, Iowa
i. has bought the residence property of
E Mrs. George W. Benton on Garfield
street across the south bridge for
$500. Mrs. Benton has commenced a
new house on the same street west of
.. Thomas Beatty's.
Rudolph B. Isaacs and Miss Thea
B. Carson of Otranto, Iowa, were
married here Saturday afternoon by
Rev. J. c.. Roseland at the residence of
Mrs. A. b. Lowell. The groom former.
ly worked for the Mower County Lum.
ber Company here.
Jacob B. Weiss Of this city and
Miss Henrietta Weixell were married
at the home of the brides parents in
st. Paul Wednesday afternoon in the
) presence of a few relatives and init
B mate friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Weiss
:! left for the east on all extended trip
and will be at home In Austin after
May Is.
High School Literary Program.
Mower County transcript., 1904-04-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo. Quinine Tablets, All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-15
TO LEAVE PADUCAH
MORTON X. YONTS
WILL LOCATE IN LOUISVILLE.

Attorney and Mrs. Morton h.
Yonts. will leave this week for Louis
Vile, to reside. Mr.. Yonts will prac-
tice law in the Kentucky Title build
ing, and will reside in the Highlands.
Mr.. Yonts came to Paducah from Lou
isville, Ky something over a year ago,
and formed law partnership. with
County Judge II. I. Lightfoot. which
was recently dissolved. He is one Of
tho brightest young attorneys in the
state and has become quite popular in
Paducah. both professionally and soci-
ally. Mrs. Yonts has also made many
friends in Paducah society by her
charming personality. and their de-
parture from this city will be much
regretted.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-15
TO ADJUST LOSS
GENERAL STOREKEEPER TAY.
LOR HERE on HIS RETURN
FROM PRINCETON.

Mr. ]. NJ. Taylor, general store
keeper for the J. O., was in the city
Saturday and at 7 $50 left for Cairo en-
route home TO Chicago.
Mr. Tayloi had been at Princeton
trying to effect settlement with the
Metcalf foundry people whose foun.
dry was burned some time ago.
Attorneys Norris and Leight Messrs
O. W. Woodbridge, @. X. Knowles
and Mike Knowles went to Cairo with
Mr.. Taylor to make estimates on the
amount OF ratterns, their value and the
value OF the other stuff burned.
Mr. Taylor went 20 Chicago from
Cairo and the attorneys returned home
to Princeton and the other two gentle
men returned TO Paduoah.
The former Knowles il superinten.
dent of water supply Of the Louisville
division Of the l. @. and the latter
his father. a maohinist at the jackson
foundry.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-15
HOW HE wEDGED IN.

Jerry-Did that Boston girl cay I
butted into the oonversation?
Joe-No;she sail you billygoated
in-Indisnaaolis Journal.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-15
LAW NOT VALID
RAILROADS WIN IMPORTANT
VICTORY IN IOWA.

Chicago, Feb. IA dispatch 70
the Tribune from Waterloo. Ia, says
In . decision sustaining demurrer
in the case OF the state OF Iowa
against the Illinois Central Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific and the Great
Western Railways, indicted under a
charge OF conspiracy in fixing the
amount Of demurrsge charges. Judge
Franklin c. Plat, in the district court,
has declared the Iowa trust law I'M
. constitutional, and finds for the defen'
dants railways.
Last August the three railways
leadiug into Waterloo, fred demurr
age charge OF 81 for every twenty
four hours freight car was delayed
in excess OF forty eight hours. il war
believed the railways were thereby
amensble 20 a section Of the code
which provides that any persons oil
corporations entering into an agree
ment TO fix the price Of any article OF
merchandise or commodity shall b
guilty of conspiracy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-02-15
MARCH 1ST
THE PROBABLE DATE FOR MEET.
ING OF REPUBLICAN STATE
CENTRAL COMITTEE.

O. NJ. Barnett, chairman Of the Re-
publican state central committee, has
given out at Louisville the announce
ment that he would issue a call the
latter part Of this week for meeting
March 1 for the purpose Of selecting .
place and date for the state conven-
tion. 1t is expected that the conven-
ton will he held in April, and either
Louisville or Lexington will be select
ed as the meeting place. The conven-
ton will name four delegates to the
national Republican convention from
the state at large and may instruct the
delegates AS to how they shall vote.