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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04
Straight
Whiskies
Straight
Business

The London Economist calculates
that Marconis wireless service across
the Atlantic cannot handle more than
100000 paying words annually, which
would be equivalent at most to the
laying of a seventeenth cable between
this country and Europe. Probably
this helps to explain why the cable
companies are not frightened at tine
prospect
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

on the porch at the sound of the ap-
preaching vehicle.
1t was puzzled Cotton who came
down the steps to assist Bess from the
blackboard.
This was the only lady that got off
the train. so brought her." explained
= HUMPHREYS defiantly as he unloaded
the trunk and drove off to the stables.
Il did not know that Humpy was
working for you" explained Bess as
the blackboard disappeared around the
corner of the house. Il supposed that
he had been sent for me. since | wrote
Ned several days ago that WIS COM
ing. l learn that the house is closed
up. and could not explain to Humpy
that l would rather live in the closed
house than-here.
you will be sent right on if you
wish it, he said stiiily. Il sent to the
train for woman who is to marry the
cook. He was anxious to have the
ceremony over before the boys would
find out, ana did not explain to
Humphries who was coming"
"Quite complication. she said.
with faint smile. II am sorry to
put you to the additional trouble of
sending Inc on
~ "At least you will stay to dinner"
he urged. II cannot let you go on be-
fore you have eaten. Dinner will be
ready In half an hour. Meanwhile you
can wash up and rest on the piazza"
q hnr n
ano led the way to spare room,
where he saw that she was provided
with toilet accessories. He did not
show up until dinner time. when he
and the minister enjoyed the meal the
more for her gracious presence at the
table. Cotton followed her out upon
the piazza at the conclusion of the din
ner and stood beside her under the
heavy vines that screened the porch
II shall send man around pres
emily" he said softly. .if you insist
upon going. but. Bess. dear, can't you
reconsider your determination p
II could not very well stay here"
she answered indifferently.
"As my wife?" he asked. Are you
going to hold against me that one silly
moment last summer when I lost my
head and my temper and through that
lost you? If you could know how bit
terly / have repented.''
"Penitence does not efface the scar of
the wound you inflicted" she said. II,
too. have suffered. but l have taught
myself to forget"
"And will you not forgive as we'll as
forget% he pleaded. when I saw
you at the head of the table Just now
and realized that but for my impetu-
osity you would always be at the head
of that table. it was all could do to
keep from crying out for forgiveness.
Won't you forgiven"
For moment the girl searched the
eager face before her. 1t was a face
good to lock upon. and her own heart
cried out in surrender. but still she
paused. Then from around the corner
Of the house came Humphries' rich
barytone 1t was "cow song" crude
as to words and simple in its melody.
a song sung to cattle on the night
watches to reassure the timid animals.
She remembered that he had been
singing it the night that Cotton pro
posed. and q great wave of tenderness
swept over her as she recalled those
happy days of last summer. The white
hand stole out and slipped within Col
tons Drowned fingers.
"Since fate--and Humpy-seem to
will it So" she said softly.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

"Crime blindness" is q new disease
discovered by Berlin professor. He
has evidently been observing some OF
our American souvenir hunters on the
Job.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

Divine Right Ruler Francis Jo-
seph was consistent in refusing medi-
cine to prolong his life. When divine
right gets tired backing a favorite he'd
better go.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

early rising is mistake" declares
a prominent physician. That is one
mistake the average small boy is do
ing his best to avoid.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

In the matter of that dash to the
north pole in a sledge drawn by polar
bears the bears have yet to be con-
suited.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

The statement that gold in South
Africa is "going for a song must
mean that Kipling has cornered anoth-
er gold mine with poem.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

This news that the Russians have
ton of the Jews must mean that the
Jews have more or less voluntarily
quit Russia.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

Perhaps Roosevelt passed by scores
of nature fakes in the Louisiana jun
gle and held his load for real "bar"
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

Credit is due to the Vanderbilt fami-
~, for making peace without aid from
The Hague.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

The moment there is a lull in war
alarms Vesuvius begins to throw out
"disQuieting rumors."
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

The delegates to The Hague ate ovel
$500,000 worth of dinaers and yet ad
journed peacefully.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1907-12-04

Earthquakes that do not get any far
Their than the seismograph are the
right sort.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
Dickson Hardware Comm;
maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway CO
RappahannOck River Line
Schedule in Effect May lst. 1907.
FREDERICKSBURG
TAPPAiiANNO,

FREDERICKSBURG TArPAHNNNWK ,,,,,p,
fredericksburg, Thursday aud
weather No C.nyn,
~iet'Nn Nn,l,s
NY lrt W. alton Water View MouasAou IsnIhnn
e".t Point 2iu
stone Mil ''~k ';i' > North p m.
Arrive tAltmor Tuesday. andSa mornings
BALTIMORE TNPPAuANNOCK I;pI,r,,,c,-,,..n.,
leave Light permitting SUNDAY n,
"'aN "ll NeStlt' North tr,tkM
Iae lr'ington Wen Mituteck MERRY Iturr
,nnna M,na~ p,wi-
'I'l LAYTON
80 S'9,,, r. Gnti law" Port Royal Fort
BALTIMORE r,pp,u,x>.,,,.
lave ba'tnon Pier , light street, permitting $50
Me-'Ani End Mil
Ra burton donaldson urnn Monhcu. Wat new SIar
TAPPAIANNOCK Nnpt,,t
ave IaIft.an9ock weather permitting g. stopping al
MchoUi War Bowler sharp i Port
'Aunn ''~oi lutu Mlsulk Moran
Returning w.nl.r
Ottoman
Moran + ~ N''''''
Fr"sht viii me-, Ice received Noro. ao n u ou sailing DAYS
ArrAhANNo'A BALTIMORE
Lave ieIalan9ol weather permitting. Tuesday stopping at
Mil Ne-tln ''''
imon iu.-,ny
and III" IL" tnr- al which 10
lay ng er,f- my
firght received IN baltimore until sailing
W. ID. Scott, Agent, fredericksburg Va
WILLARD THOMSON GEM MURDOCH Ca, p.-- A..
Baltimore. Ma LIT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
Southern Railway

\. B.-Folowing schedule figures Published As
iniorma alton aud are not guaranteed.
Schedule effective Nav 18th 1907
Trains leave Washington from Pennsylvania
station
Z 90 a. m Daiiy-loca for Warrenton Dan.
Vile an Say stations.
SOS a m Daily-Local for Harrisonburr. Va
300 a m Daily-United States Fast Mail
tirst-cla-- coaches aud drawing ROOM slesper u
New Orleans Dining ear service
il,oo a. N. dsily-Washingson and Florida
Limited. Through coaches and sleeper to Co
inmbia. Savannah and JAcksChvie. Dining
4oi p. m. Week Days-Local for Harrisonbure
and way stations on Manassas Branch
ass m. Daily-LOcai for WArrenton and
Charlottesville For Straaburg week days
6l5 ,. m. Dafy-New Yorv &c. AlLnsa P {.
Prese-firs. class coaea to Atlanta. Sleeper 10
Columbus Ga. Mondays. Wednesdays FRIDAYS
sunset Route Tourist sleeper. Washington 20
05o p. N. Daily-New York and Florida En-.
press first class coach and sleeper to Colum.
Ola and Augusta Dining car la carte.
ldmited tvia ~ nchburg)- class coach and
sleeping car To Roanoke. Knoxville Chatta-
nooga. birmingham and Memphis. sleeper 10
New Orieana Diningcar service.
Hoo p m. Daily-New York and New Orleans
Llmited-All Pullman trains. club and observe
ton cars 70 New Orleans. sleeper - Ashvile
Atlanta, birmingham. New Orleans Dlning-eAr
service. ~
Trains leave Richmond for the south a. fol-
;ows; Daily, Z a. m. Ills a m, 100 D. m week
days p. H.. makes connections at DanyiIle for
all points south. Pullman sleeper Trains
arrive richmond $50 a. m. As p. m, and SIS
.. m daily. $40 N. week days
Through trains from the south arrive Wash
luSton rs a m. s.t5 a. M. 0.05 a. m. daily; ? 30
p NJ a%s y. M. lilo y. m. and II 40 D. m daily
harrsonbnrE H. IS p. m. week days aud 40 D.
N daily. Prom Charlottesville. sis a. m and
St9 y. IA. From Strasburg ;. l6 a. m week DAYS
Tickets. sleeping car ressrva tiOns and detaiiss,
Information can be had at ticket once 7Os 10th
81. Sl Pa ave and Pennsylvania station
baggage checked through from hotels and resi-
dences.
Phone $40 for p. r. r. Cab service
g. II. ACkERr. v. r. and Gen Man
:. n. HARDWICk, Pass Traaic Mgr
W. n. TAYLOE. Gen. Pass. Agent
l.. =. BROWN. General Agent
Washington. d. G.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
SORROW At CANTON
Friends and School Children 10
View Hrs. Mckinley's Body.
THE HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Five Served In Like Capacity at Presi-
dent Mekiniey's Funeral - United
States Regulars 70 Guard President
Roosevelt.

Canton. o.. May Although e Is
not intended rhat the funeral OF Mrs.
Mckinley shall take ON the form OF a
ceremony oi state. Vet the coming OF
the president and members of his cab
met the vice president. the governor
az Ohio ami many other people OF note
VIII make 10 such in a degree AZ least.
10 was determined 20 change the ar
engagements for the funeral 50 as 70
allow the remains 10 De viewed by
Canton friends ct the deceased To
show their love for the departed. thou
sands OF school children will BE- in.
ciudcd in the throng that will 20
through the Mckinley home and pass
hy the bier while they drop tears OF
sorrow for the loss of one whose love
Tor children was So deep and tender
The city council made arrangements
for floral piece o. bc sent 10 the Nc
kinley home. spread appropriate min.
utes on the record. decided To atten
the funeral and adjourned out OF re
spect 90 the memory of Mrs Mcs<in
ley. The city board of education ala
likewise
l,0-al trihutcs in profusion from
/ friends in many states are arriving.
As there Is a detachment Of United
States regular infantry on guard at IN,
I Mckinley vault in West Lawn GENE
terry. where the remains OF Mrs. Nc
/ kinley viii rest until the national mau
| solemn rs completed there is aap!,
guard for the protection OF the presi
dent while az the tomb \ portion OF
| this detachment can easily De avail
/ able for service az the Mckinley home
/ IL such action is thought necessary &c
/ insure the safety OF the noted guest.
and keep back the expected crowd OF
onlookers
The aag on TIE stark county court
house. where the body Of Prcsiden,
Mckinley Law I'm state was AT half
mast a n mari, OF respect To Mrs. Nc
Kiniey.
The honorary pailbearers anncunc
ed are. Judge Henry W Haryer. John
C. ngcher. Joseph NJ Riecheie. Rob
err \. Cassilav George II Frease
Austin Lynch. r s. shields and Judge
c. Bow
TIE first five were honorary pail
bearers FOR President Mckinley. TIA.
last three named take the place OF the
other three honorary bearers OF Nc
kinley- Justice William r. DAY. who
Will attend 'he funeral as a personal
friend and mourner OF Mrs Mckinley
". \. Lynch deceased. and Judge T
T. NcCarty. who Is now ill
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
ccioRlAL RELICS

The box containing the Colonial ans
revolutionary tclics loaned bv IN. Nt
vernon Chapter u. A. r OF this city 4,
the jamestown Exposition was SEM
some days ago. The relics number
nearly one hundred; they are unique AM
oi great historic and intrinsic value. siv
ing the chapter reason 10 claim that IL,
exhibit Will d. of greater interest than
that ot any other ID. A r. chapter repr,.
sented AT the exposition. - Among
these relics. especially To be noted. are
Gen. WashingtOn's spurs. drinking eur
owned and ueed by Ia Fayette. silver
candlestick owned 10y George Mason al
GunstOn. cut glass pitcher owned and
used 10y Col. Vim. Byrd of Wcstover.
Chief Justice Marsheh's knee buckles
sundial given 10y Vim Penn 20 his fri, nd
John Chuphhili in los. lOcket with han
of Gen. aud Mrs. Washington aud
miniatures of Robert Morris aud his wifi,
by John rrumhull-AleNandr Gazette
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

In the first months of In" Russia Japat
war we had a striking example of III
necessity Tor preparation and the eslrll
advantage of those who, So t. sp,ial
have shingled their roofs in DR.,
weather. The virtue Of preparation
has made history and given to u oui
greatest men. The individual ~ well a,
the nation should IT, prepared for an,
emergency. Areyou prepared to -u,g,.s-
fully combat the first cold you take? A
cold can be cured much more quickl,
when treated ~ soon a. IL has b,.en con.
tracted and h-iOne IL has become settle,.
in the system. Chamberlain Cougi
Remedy Is famous for its cures OF cold-
and II should he kept at hand ready foi
instant Use. For sale by NJ NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
Sells More Of chsmberisin's Cough Remedy than
Of Az Others Put Tofethef.

Mr.. Thos. George. II merchant at Mt.
Elgtn, Ontario. says: Il have had the
local agency for Chamberlain Cough
Remedy ever since il was introduced into
Canada. and sell as much of il as do
ot iii other lines | have ON my shelves
put together. OF the many dozens sold
under guarantee. have not had on,
bottle returned. lean personally recon
mend this medicine a. have used il my
self and given il To my children and
alw avs with the best results" For sal,
by NJ. NJ. Lewis Drug Sto-.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Chicago May eS.-After fishing al
mornins from pier at the foot OF
Oak street. without results. JOSEPH
Seeger. an electrician. aged 80 years
shortly after noon rose 20 his feet and
cried, y We got a bite" He stood for
a moment with a smile on his face
The excitement caused a stroke OF
apoQlcVy and a slight tug at the line
was SUFFICIENT 20 cause him to fall into
Lake Michigan. Seeger never came M
70 tho surface after sinking. The FISH
pole was recovered On the hook was q
perch six inches long
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
Not PeddIers,Bu Here to STAY

and we are prepared to protect your
homes, barns and the lives of your fam.
ilies from any damage by lightning. We
handle only the best goods and guaran-
tee all work and give q policy Of $500
on each building against any damage by
lightning. Our experience for nine years
over the same counties has proven that
we give absolute protection. All orders
given our statesmen will receive prompt
attention and erected by skilled woI k
men.
Virginia Lightning Conductor Co.
Office and wareroom 913 F. street.
Jacobs Yard. Fredericksburg, Va. W.
Il. Smitten Mgr. J. W. Jones. Asst. Mgr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
IMPROVEMENTS AT LOUISA C. n.

George | eigh has finished his hand
some new house and moved into IL. H.
M.Crank II erecting a beautiful r,,-id-ur,..
h. II. Chanol-r j. putin = material IN
place tO build in "A short time. the Hal..y
High school willcommeuoe operations On
their substantial new school building
Dr. W o Smith proposes u build On
one uf his lots. the True K.tOrm.rs
have started a livery. DR. r. l.. Voolfolk
expects 10 build a new r. -.dence. G. n
Gates l. saving lun.her for "a new store
room Louisa Eutsruri-..
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
The path OF duty leads to happiness.

Call at our store. please. for a free
sample Of DR.. Shops Health Coffee. " II
real coffee disturbs your stomach. your
Heart, or Kidneys. then try this Clever
Coffee imitation. While DR.. Shoop has
very closely matched Old Java and
Mocha Coffee in flavor and taste. yet he.
has not even single grain Of real Coffee
Ia 1t. Dr.Shoop's Health CoffeS Imitation
Is made from pure toasted grains or
cereals, with Malt. Nuts. etc. You will
surely like Health Coffee. Sold by W. l..
Brannan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Atlanta. Ca. May 2S-Omcials Of
tho Girls High school here have or
aercd that no girl will be permitted
To- be- Graduated this year in a store
complexion II girl appears with
paint OF powder on her face. it will be
publicly washed on by the principal
or ono of his teachers. The principal
saws the girls are too pretty TO use
powder. This reconciles them to the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Mauitowoc Wis. May ~. The rura
mail carrier is spreading insanity. &C
cordinc to judge John Chloupek. Of
this place The judge had a large
number ct crazy persons before him
90 his present sitting in the county
court. and he concluded the mail man
was 90 blame. Farmer wives. saws
tho court. used 20 go 10 the postonice
and meet with acquaintances. Now
they stay ar home and read. thus llv.
ing almost solitary lives. Nine out
OF 90 cases OF insanity here are far
mers wives said Judge Chloupek
Farmers don't visit each other now
but remain AZ home with their books
and papers Loneliness IS unbalancine
them.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
Fer Over Sixty Veara.

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrnr
has been used for over sixty years he
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success
1t sOothes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pains, cures wind collie. al a
is the best remedy for Diarrhoe +,
IL will relieve the poor little. suffer.r
Immediately. Sold by Druggists III
every part OF the world. Twent ,.
five cents bottle. he sure ant "A, ,
for Mrs Wins!o~s Soothi 4
SvruD-n and tske ~ ..-@.r
Guaranteed under the Food aud Drug,
Act. June Both. 1906 S..rin Numlsi
1O9S.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Cut this out and take II to NJ. Nj
Lewis Drug Store and get free sample
OF Chamberlain stomach and Liver
Tablets For billousness and constipa
ton they are unequaled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Wash your hands with warm water dry
with a towel and apply Chamberlain
Salve Just before going 10 bed. and a
speedy cure II certain. Thi- sRlve il also
invaluable for sore nipples. itching piles
and skin diseases For sale by NJ N
Lewis drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Tho makers Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. for the cure Of weak. nervous. run
down. over-worked dcoilitated. pain-rackel
women knowing This med lcins 10 D., made IN
OF ingredients. every one 81 which has the
strongest possible Endorsement OF the leading
and standard authorities Of the several
schools OF practice. are perfectly willing and
In fact are only too gisd u print. As they do
the formula OF list Of ingredients. OF which
Il Is composed. tn pain Engltsh. ON every
hottie-wrapper
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

Tho formrls Of Dr. Picrce's Favorite Pre-
scri2tion will bear the most critical examina-
tion OF medical experts for II contains no
alcohol. narcotics. harmful. or habit forming
drugs and no agent enters into Il thas Is no,
highly recommended by the most advanced
and leading medical teachers and author
tiles OF their several schools OF practice.
LheSe authorities recommend the IN gradients
Of ~. PitfSe's favorlte rrcScTlTiiS1 Ye5T The
sure OF eSactly ths Sap,e ailments fOr MINI
L6Is world-tareI uledlcy1e Is ADVISED
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
90 You Think
For Yourself ?

Or. do you open your mouth lie a xo,,s
pirc an gulp down whatever food @. roedl-
\sne NAY DC offered your
GkkvSN2rNan Intelligent thinking woman.
In need ofNSiN<f from weakness. ne rvousne.S.
pain and s1SsNng. then &c means much TO
yOo that tberN> IA sIied aud lr1e- honesi
t2SASARa- oE-kAokS -coAHpsIIIQS. sold b.
dr9gglSiS f2E lhe cQre Of MCDan's Tia
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

How easy il is u suggest "a remedy for
other peoples lie
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
chapped HANDS.

Fortunately for the average man. lis
brl1lns are not ON exhibition
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

No other medicine for woman's Ills has any
such professional endorsement A. Or Pic -,,c,s
Favorite Prescription has received. in tn. nm
qualified Recommendation of each OF its
several ingredients by scores oflcading uedi-
cal men OF all the schools OF practice. Is
such an endorsement not worthy OF vour
considerationf
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30
In Tine OF Peace.

Lawl ers are thu most success.u. law
breakers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-30

A eooklet OF ingredients. with numerous
authoritative professional endorsements ~, ~,
leading medical authorities Of this country
will Dc mailed free TO any one sending name
aud address with request for same. Address
DR. K V Pierce. Buffalo. ny
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-10-29
BATCH Of ITEMS
AROUND The CITY
q wave MaebeQ &c -

4 little Geld wa
yesterday and Ia
nOn1eter took a b
INTO the forties.
today Is far and
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-10-29
BUOY TENDER WIsTARiA
WORKING ON THE gUoYs.

The government buoy tender Wis
taria, which has charge of all such
work in this district. is now engaged
in making repairs on number of
buoys around these waters. The boat
came into port last night but wiz go
out again this morning to resume
work On the buo9s
She visits this port regularly and
keeps up all the buoys between
Charleston and Jacksonville
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-10-29
BROKE GLASS WINDOW.
TO HEAR GLASS SMASH.

The large front window in
the store Of J. 3. DAVIS
was Smashed in last night and
a sailor was arrested charged win
the offense. No eaort was made to
steal anything out of the store ard
after hurting inc brick through the
glass the sailor ran down the street.
evidently breaking The window mere
" 10 hear The glass smash
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-10-29

Brown Miller enc Of the best
known NEGROES in the city. passed
away at his home Sunday morning,
Rrown. for the past 30 Years has
been employed By A. Kaiser e Bro.
He was one OF The best known ne.
eroes IN the CITY and bad an INNS
ually large number OF white friends
Brown had been III for some time,
suffering fTtm & complication OF dis
ocses
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-10-29
In Polics corr.

nnusaai number q 6nenfers IL the
police court yesterday morning. All
OF them were up on minor charges
and only small fines we're imposed ou
those convicted.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-28
TEMPE
CEMENT BLOCK BUILDING
4 New Building Material That is Civ
 ing Great Satisfaction.

There is being built near the Cath oiic church on Mrs. Meskimmons' property, cottage. the progress q! which is being watched with interest by many in Tempe. The chief cause of this unusual public interest is due to the fact that the material used in the construction of the building is something comparatively new to most Tempe people. For that matter it is new in this section of the country, and has not been used to any great extent within the United States until the last few years. The material being used in the cottage is cement blocks. The work Is being done by c. C. Watson. Mir. Watson some time ago took up the cement business in Kansas with a firm there engage in making blocks for building purposes. He learned the trade thoroughly and was on the road for the firm for some time before com ing west again. Upon his return to Tempe he brought with him the neces- sary moulds, having in mind the need of house of his own. He had not