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Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
MESA
CHRISTMAS LIN MESA

Saturday evening Christmas services were held in the Baptist church, which were attended by Santa Claus, who dis tributed presents from a handsome Christmas tree. The service was wide ly attended and the children were made happy. Sunday night, or Christmas eve, a similar service was held in the Methodist church and more hearts were made glad because of the beauti- ful custom of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus.
 Christmas day the ward amusement committee gave the children a party in the Mesa opera house and also had old Santa Claus present, who after making a little speech in which he an- swered a question addressed him in a letter from a lad as to whether there was Santa Claus or not He said he felt grieved at such an inquiry, and de- clared that the world would be poor without a Santa Claus. He declared that the white beard and fur robes were only disguises and that the spirit of Santa Claus originated through the life of the child that was born in a manager at Bethlehem, and advised the children not to forget that Savior. who gave the gift of all gifts. for them and all mankind. He then distributed a couple of wagon loads of apples, and later a couple of wagon loads of or anges. Old Santa led in the grand march and was quite a favorite with the children. About $50 people were present at the social.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
A BUFFALO LETIER
 IN BARRON CASE
Leaving no Doubt of His Marriage in
 That City.

The Republican yesterday received Q letter which recalls the story of Harry C. Barron, sales manager of the tool department of the Buffalo Forge com pany of Buffalo, N. Y, and whose af- fections were spread clear across the continent. Barron had been engaged to a young lady of this city and was to be married about Thanksgiving. Shortly before that word reached Phoe- nix that he had wife in Buffalo with whom he was then living. This word was sent back to him and brought out from him a strong denial and the in- formation that he would shortly leave Buffalo for the coast, when the mar riage would take place.
 The letter received yesterday from Rev. Rollo Franklin Hurlburt, pastor of the Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal church of Buffalo, is as fol- lows:
 Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 20, 1905. Editor Arizona Republican, Phoenix,
 Arizona.
 Dear Sir: I understand that Mr. H. C. Barron of your city was married about November 30 to a lady of Phoe-
  formed the ceremony uniting Mir Harry C. Barron of this city to Miss Minnie Fusselman also of this city. The we'd ding took place in the parsonage of the Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, April l, 1905. The witnesses to the ceremony were my wife, Mrs. M. B. Hurlburt, and Miss Sara Gager, a friend of ours and a resident O. Buff falo. Mrs. Barron has a marriage cer- tificate in her possession stating facts as given above. MT. Barron deserted his wife about November 23, :eaving about that time for Phoenix. When confronted with the facts about his marriage he basely lied to the woman to whom he is now allied but not regal ly married As he prevailed upon you to make some statements in your paper that were damaging to the real Mrs. Barron, l trust you will make the mat ter right in your columns.
 Truly yours,
 "ROLLO FRANKLIN HURLBURT." T"
 MT. Hurlburt is evidently laboring under an error in the matter of any damaging statements ever made in this paper concerning Mrs. Barron. Before it printed a line of this scandal it was convinced of the duplicity of Barron and nothing in any way reflectins upon Mrs. Barron was ever brought to the notice of The Republican. It is pos sible though that reference is made by MT. Hurlburt to a special dispatch from Buffalo in relation to the affair in which the correspondent guardedly re- ferred to Mrs. Barron as the wife of Barron, 'Or a woman with whom he was living" But at that time there was no doubt in the mind of the news editor of The Republican that Mrs Barron was the legitimate wife of Bar ron.
 Regarding the marriage of Barron to the Phoenix lady, to which reference is made in the letter, nothing is known here except that it did not take place in this city. Barron has not been in Phoenix since his exposure but is now supposed to be on the coast.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
A DAY AT THE FAIR.

| Out on the ranch a native pair Determined they'd go to the mid win
 ter fair And laid by the chink for the festaI day. It was Christmas time, but in that fair land sand And an all-day outing in such a cline Is taste of "The Good Old Summer
 Time" So each was up in the early dawn She in her green checked, striking He in the garb We so often note A broad-brimmed hat and tan duck
 coat. We want a through check" was his
 demand Of the vigilant guard at the entrance
 stand. Don't care what it costs, we've got
 the dough To see everything you've got to show" They saw the trotters and pacers go A mile or two that was not slow: Saw the prize stock and the mining
 camp, And took in the sights of the Hassa-
 yamp. When he heard the talk of the dancing
 girl The rancher's brain was all awhirl, And he wanted to see the graceful
 dance, But his wife would not allow him the
 chance. NO, sir" she cried 'I just declare! We only came to see the fair" So they sauntered on in the blazin'
 sun, But the rancher thought he'd missed
 much fun. They gaped at the woman who made
 the high dive, And saw man actually buried alive; They then took a ride on the Ferris
 wheel, And heard the deep-sea divers spiel And they stayed till night to see the
 sights Coin on in town by lectric lights; And when they got nome lowed the day well spent, And said they were "heap much" glad
 -Mahlon Elliott.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
CRIMINAL THoUeHTlEssNEss.
Came Near Being the Cause or a Sc
 rious Accident.

Came Near Being the Cause or a Se-
 rious Accident.
 What might have been a very seri- ous accident was narrowly aVerted at the Catholic church Monday evening at the Christmas exercises. As it hap pened, Ernest Bassett was badly burned about the face and hands, and but for the prompt action of those standing nearby he might have been fatally injured. A panic would un- doubtedly have followed and there is no telling how many might have met injury and possibly death, for the church was packed and there was only one available exit.
 There was a Christmas tree and an appropriate program. After the pro- gram, the presents on the tree were distributed and then boxes of candy. oranges and apples were passed among the children in the congregation.
 Ernest was taking the part of San ta Claus, and as usual was dressed to represent the part, plenty of cotton and other inflammable material being used in the makeup. As he passed down the aisle near the front of the church some party, whose identity is suspected, for that matter known touched a match to the cotton. In a single moment the boy was one solid blaze from his waist to his head. Those nearby threw a coat over him and at the same time he tore the flaming cotton from his face. It was all over in a minute. even before the congrega- tion had time to become alarmed; they scarcely realized what mad hap pened. But quick as the flames were eXtinguished, it was not quick enough to save his face and hands from se- riOus harm. Both cheeks were badly burned, his hair was scorched, as were his eyelashes and one eye was so badly burned that at first it was thought ne would lose it. Yesterday, however, his condition was improved and Dr. Jones expressed an opinion that the eye would be saved.
 The party who lit the match says that he touched it to the clothing ac- cidentally, as he was in the act of lighting a cigarette, but there are those who say the act was one of pure recklessness, not with any inten- tion to do harm to the boy, but in a spirit of fun, thinking perhaps that he could put the flames out before any damage was done.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

morning about o'clock with a com plication of pneumonia and pleurisy. Not being a strong woman, the attack greatly weakened her and ventualIy her heart refused to act. Heart trou- blc as a result of the other conlplica- ticns being the cause of death.
 The case is a particularly sad one. for Rev. and Mrs. EckerEon caT'e here less than a month ago, he being ap- pointed pastor of the Congregations church. Mrs. EckersOn at once enter ed into the church work with an .n- tC:est and her loving, energetic man ner among the members of the church and especially the young people and children made her a general favorlte She was a conscientious Christian and her place in the church ,:ill be hard to fill.
 Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the church aU o'clock The services will be conducted by Rev. D. D. KIoss and the pastors of iIe other Tempe churches. The re- mains were embalmed yesecr.l V by MerTyman S5 Moore and will be held in Phoenix for a time until taken Tast by her husband to her old home in Pennsylvania, wher the interment will be made. She leaves to mourn her death beside her husband a little boy not quite four years OfSage.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS


Of more than ordinary interest is the announcement of the coming of the fla nous Kilties Band of Canada, who have so successfully toured Europe for the past eight months This wonder ful organization, which consists of forty bandsmen, four bagpipers, seven soloists, four British military buglers, six Highland dancers, and one giant drum major, who is over seven feet in height, is reinforced by a splendid vocal choir of sixteen voices. The Kill ties will give three concerts at the Doris opera house on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday, December 2S, 29, 20. The band appears in full kilted uni form and is splendidly equipped with every accessory necessary to the con- duct of a high-class concert band. Of particular interest to all will be Mr.
 Roderick Bain Mackenzie, the drum major of the organization. MT. Mac
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
TEMPE
PASTORS WIFE DIES.
Mrs. Eckerson Passed Away On Mon
 day Night.

Mrs. Ray Eckerson, of whose illness mention was made in yesterdays pa per, died at 10 o'clock Monday night, just a short time after the conclusion of the Christmas program at the Con- gregational church in the preparation of which she had been an active work CT. Early in the evening she was a great deal improved, so much so that her husband was able to attend the exercises for a short time, and ner many friends were greatly relieved over the betterment of her condition. The program was carried out as had been previously arranged, and there was a general feeling of gladness among the church members in the thought that their pastors wife was improving. Consequently there was much surprise and sorrow when later in the night it became known that she had passed away. She was conscious up to within perhaps an hour Cf her death and the end was calm and peaceful.
 She was taken sick on Sunday
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

it was accidentally discovered that she had written a list of the songs she wished sung, and the book and chapter of the Bible from which she wished the sermon at her funeral preached The hymns sung were Simply Trust ing" Saved By Grace" and "The Home Land," by a choir consisting of Misses Helen Blome, Frankie Bella my. and Messrs. Norment Windes and Harry Lund. The Scripture was the eighth chapter of Romans, and the text was taken from the twenty eighth verse.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
BROKE THREE RIBS.

Christmas day F. M. Kimmell met with an accident that resulted in three broken ribs. He was hauling hay on one of the Packard ranches, the old C. A. CCrbell place, and in attempting to climb a stack fell from near the top. striking on his right side across a fence. It was some hours before a doctor could be reached, but late in the afternoon Dr. Alexander attended to the injured man and yesterday he was resting as easily as possible.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Tempe was practically deserted yes terday most of its residents having gone to the fair. Burt Sutton, of Globe, arrived here yesterday morning for a visit with his family.
 Miss Pansy Robbins, who is teach ing at Roosevelt, is here to spend her vacation.
 The Misses Grenleaf are here from Yuma, where they are teaching, for the week.
 Surveyor Strietz, of Phoenix, was a visitor here yesterday morning.
 Bernard Pos, the piano dealer, was here yesterday afternoon
 Note the New York stores change of ad. in this issue.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
STAKE REUNION.

There will be a reunion of the former residents of St. Johns Stake at the home of George w. Lewis on Wednes- day night, December 27. It is desired that all who have ever lived in the St. Johns Stake will be present. Those attending will bring picnic baskets and enjoy a good time.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Kenzie stands over seven feet in his stocking feet and when wearing the feather bonnet of the organization he is over eight and a half feet tall. He is as good natured as he is big, and is a thorough master of his business. Seats on sale at Sanichas'. $1.OO 75, 50 and 25 cents.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Phoenix National Bank, Phoenix, Arizona, will be held at their office on Tuesday, Jan. g, 1906, at the hour of o'clock p. m. for the pur- pose of electing a board of directors and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting.
 R. B. BURMISTER,
 Cashier. Phoenix, Arizona, Dec g, 1905.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
EINCH'S EXPRESS.
For prompt and safe delivery, ring up phone 131.
 MRS. SKINNER,e EIINERkJ

The funeral of Mrs. Fl. B. Skinner was held yesterday morning from the parsonage of the Baptist church. the pastor. Rev. Chapin, conducting the services. In a fly-leaf of her Bible
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
MISSED TRAIN

The militia boys went to Phoenix yesterday to attend the fair and take part in the drilling. They missed the morning train and drove down.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Merryman and Moore, Undertaking and Embalming, IA West Adams street, Phoenix. Mill avenue, Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Auction pools for races for following day sold at Casino every night this week commencing at ' o'clock
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Auction pools for races for following day sold at Casino every night this week commencing at o'clock
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
DANCING.

A class for children will be opened by Mrs. Deauplaise, Saturday, Dec. 30. at o'clock in room 3, Anderson block, Apply at room 3.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Hodnett & Carr, resident undertak- CTS and embaImers, Tempe, Arizona. Phone 363.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Auction pools for races for following day sold at Casino every night this week commencing at o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27
A SUCCESSFUL AssAYER-1

A SUCCESSFUL ASSAYER-AI IT, Calderwood, jr., who has been wis iting his parents for the last week left last night to take a position at tho Old Mowry mine, in Pima county. MT Calderwood, who passed through the Phoenix schools, took a course at the university and devoted himself par tlcularly to metallurgy and became a competent assayer. He was for a long time employed by the Greene COnsoli dated, and recently resigned it to ac- cept his present place.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. g, 1905.
Arizona republican., 1905-12-27

Out on the ranch a native pair Determined they'd go to the mid-win-
 ter fair, And so they sold some alfalfa hay And 'laid by the chink for the festaI
 daV
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-10-31

Mr.. J. NJ. Carues, editor Of the Al.
pine Avalanche. and son, Garland
Carnes, father and brother OF the
junior editor Of the Eagle, arrived
yesterday and are guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Malcolm Carnes. They are en-
route TO visit relatives In Dallas also
and attend the iair.
Lost-In Bryan Oct. 20, a red
leather coin purse with three claps,
containing rings, small coins. and
German silver tag Of National Reg
istry and Guidance Company. Re-
ward for return To j. r. Burns at
SKY. Texas, or First National Bank
Of Bryan. PSI
Of the Ursuline Academy, left Sun
day to visit Austin, San Antonio and
Houston. Father GRgnOn contem-
plates leaving Bryan at an early
date, having had several calls for
his services in California and north
western states. He cave 20 Bryan
two years ago from Canada 10 recu-
perate aud rest after sixteen years OF
continuous and arduous labor in
Causda, province OF Quebec, which
had materially impaired his health.
he SAYS his hoalth and strength Is
now restored, and he feels that duty
calls him TO more arduous labOrs
than he has here. Father Gagnon
requests the Eagle 10 express his
thanks 10 the people Of Bryan for
the kindness and courtesy shown
him during his residence here, aud
says that ne will ever bold the Ur-
sullne community and the people OF
Bryan In grateful remembrance. fa-
Their Gleissner, after the final depart
ure of Father Gagnon, will direct
the religious observanres Of the Ur-
suline community until new chap
lain is placed In charge.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-10-31
LOCALS

W.. II. Cole visited Hesrne yester-
day.
Mrs. G. @. Walker is visiting in
Dallas.
Miss Alice weddington Is visiting
la Waco.
lie. Sellers Of Millican was here
yesterday.
J. Allen Myers is attending the
Dallas fair.
]. W. Cloud of Kurten was In the
city yesterday.
R.T. Boyle left for visit in Dal-
las yesterday.
DIR. II. n. Wilson Of Kurten was In
the city yesterday.
Mrs Mack Dunlap was a visitor
from Mlllican yesterday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. w. Hamilton are
attending the Dallas fair.
Mr. aud Mrs. w. G. Colson Of lola
were la the city yesterday.
X. w. Odom was here yesterday
from Mesa, Grimes county.
Vt. Young left sunday TO attend
district court at Cameron.
II. NJ. Wilson and family left sun
day for visit IN Rockdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. l.. Ayers Of Hous-
ton were visitors TO this city sun
day.
f. u. KuykendAll left Sunday 10
visit the north Grimes county oil
field.
DIR. w. r. Odom Of Kurten Is con-
fined TO his home by an attack oil
paralysis.
II. W. Carr aud daughter, Mrs. j..
X. Davis. returned from Hearne
yesterday.
4 Col. and Mrs. NJ. W. Sims and
Mrs. j. =. Wilson left Sunday TO
visit In Dallas.
Mrs. :. II. Hickman and son, Mas
ter Butler Hickman, returned TO
Hearne Sunday.
Mrs. Amelia Ward returned to
HillsbOro yesterday after visiting
u ere and at Miilcan.
Give us your orders for anthracite
G oaI at IS % and save money.
Bryan Ice, Storage q Coal Co.
PSI
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-10-31

DR.. Behrens, desiring 20 help rich
and poor alike with his God given
healing powers, makes no charges.
He believes everyone will pay ac-
cording 10 their ability. See adj IN
another column. 2sl-w2
Alfred Burgess, colored, age 80
years, 7 months and 10 days. died
yesterday at Tamina, Montgomery
county. He was formerly n resi-
dent OF Brazos county for 80 years
from 1857 TO 1879.
Mrs. Ed Pochila and her brother
and a young lady relative left yes
terdAy for Galveston. where they
will sail for New York 20 make their
home, Wednesday, on the Mallory
line steamship Coucho, Levy Bros.
local agents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.. Astin returned
10 Mumford yesterday, accompanied
by their son, jim Astiu, who VIII
spend a few days at home 10 re-
cuperate from the effects OF n bruised
shoulder received in football game.
Give your orders tor clean high
grade coal 10 US at $500. Car now la
transit. Watch our ads and keep
posted.
Bryan Ice, Storage n Coal Co.
2si
Mrs. Il. Sbisa returned from La
Fayette, Ind, last week, and Is at
home az College. Her daughter and
husband, Prof. Kerr. have gone 20
Baton Rogue, La. where Prof. Kerr
takes a professorship in the \ q NJ.
College there.
Rev. J. Wendell Davis, the new
rector, preached excellent sermons
Sunday morning and evening AZ 81.
Andrews Episcopal church. The
subject Of the morning sermon was
Worship Of the supreme Being.
and the evening sermon. The Value
OF Small Things
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-10-31

Read Fountain a Co.'s "black-
board" on second page. Changes
daily. d-tf
Mr.. aud Mrs. Gus Schultz of Kur-
ten left yesterday for Fort Worth to
make their home.
w. l.. Edge and G. II. Edge have
returned from a short visit 10 rela-
tives at Oyerton.
ID. $. Hearne OF Houston spent
Sunday Ia the city visiting bis
mother and family.
Mrs. j. X. Carlton returned yes
terday from an extended visit 10
relatives at Cuba, Ala.
Mr.. aud Mrs. &. &. Duckworth ar
rived Sunday from North Carolina
on a visit To relatives.
Mrs. ]. Mccarthy returned to
Hampstead yesterday after visiting
at Bryan and Millican.
Mrs. l.. A. Bethea returned 10
Livingston Sunday, after visit To
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar Bethea.
w. c. Pool, Bob, John aud Dick
Pool, Jim steele and others were
here from MilllcAn yesterday.
Mrs. +. n. Hodges Of Cothron, aud
Mrs. Charles Thomas of Bates
Ferry, were In the city yesterday.
Sir. aud Mrs. II. Y. Veteran Of
Millican, aud Mrs. q f.. Veteran
of Oak Cliii were In the city yester-
day.
w. Il. Robertson and family have
moved from Bryan 10 Hear0e. Mrs.
Robertson and Miss Robertson
left for that city Sunday.
Lieut.. aud Mrs. G. G. Todd re-
turned % san Antonio Sunday, hav-
the death OF Dr. T. G. Bittle.
Rev. q. w. Goodman was in the
city yesterday enroute home TO
Franklin. Rev. Goodman preached
at Providence church Sunday.
A fresh lot Of EastmAn's kodaks,
films and supplies received; also an
other lot OF picture frames aud
mouldings nc Carriers Studio. PSI
Two daughters Of Prof. aud Mrs
Brown Of Collage and daughter OF
Mir. A. A. Dean of Tabor entered the
Texas Woman's College yesterday.
Mrs. +. 1. Garth will shortly move
10 the Episcopal rectory, TO permit
the erection OF n handsome new resi-
dence on the site of her present home.
Fresh bread, fancy cakes, lady
fingers, etc, at the Texas Bakery
every day. Special orders also re-
ceive prompt attention. Phone 50.
Mrs. Otto Boehme, Prop. dtf
ID. ). Hart and little daughter and
Mrs. Grossberger, n sister OF Mr..
Hart, arrived from Galveston yes
terday, Mrs. Grossberger and the
little girls having just arrived from
Germany.
Have your stoves repaired before
cold sets In. | can mend any part
broken and give satisfaction. Buy
and sell secondhand stoves. Billy
Griffin, phoue 2l7. uovl2
Marriage licenses have been issued
10 Louis Chmlesky and Mary Bull
monsky. ID. T.. Lane aud Paralee
Adley. The latter couple were mar
ried Sunday morning by Justice w.
Gillie Mitchell
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-12-21
POISON PROVED FATAL.
Mrs. Stewart, of Gayviile, Victim
Her Own RESPONDENT Mind.

Yankton, S.. D.. Dec. 15.-Mrs. r. r.
Stewart of GayVille, who took carbolic
acid Monday night, passed away Tues
day night after lingering between life
and death for q day. The remains will
be shipped to Harris, Ia, for inter-
ment. Mrs. Stewart had been i'll for
some time n is supposed, in a fit of
dependency, to have secured a bottle
OF carbolic acid which was in the house.
This she secreted in bed With her and
sending her husband out of the room
to get ready for supper, she quickly
drank the poison before his return. She
mad been watched closely and was new
er left alone. She outWitted her nurses,
however, and having fought against
ANECDOTES she soon passed beyond med
ical aid
James Collins, a crook, determined
not to reach the pen if he could help it,
was gotten the best of by Sheriff
Wright and was landed safely Tuesday
night in the state penitentiary, where
ne wall serve n year for issuing a
false check. Collins has been in Jail
thirteen times, including his yankton
county experience, II in all but two
cases he managed to escape. He is con,
sidered as smooth a crook as was ever
convicted from this place. He sue
ceeded in convincing his jailers that he
a serious heart trouble and was al
lowed extra privileges on this account,
only, us vas discovered, to continue ia
work all kinds of clever and desperate
plans at escape, which included shoot.
ing his ]jailers.