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Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
C, R. FREEMAN LAID TO REST

On Thursday evening, April
26tb, C. r. Freeman, a prominent
and old time resident of the Gila
valley, passed away at his home
near Stafford. He had been i'll
more or less during the past two
years, and while his death was not
unexpected, it nevertheless brings
widespread sorrow among his rel
atives and friends.
The deceased was born in Mis-.
souri, on June l6, 1888, aud came
west while quite young. He first
resided in Utah, and hauled freight
from San Diego to Salt Lake for n
number of years. He came to
Arizona with his family in 1888,
and has lived here ever since. He
leaves four sons and two daughters.
all grown. He was always good
citizen, a true friend and faith
ful hush band and father. He had
many thrilling experiences, hav.
ing figured in the Indian wars 10
Utah, and was piupeer in tire
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
THATCHER SCHOOLS CLOSE
Highly CreditabIs Exercises and a
Most Amusing Atterpiece the
Features

The closing exercises of the
Thatcher district schools took
place at the ward hall last Friday
evening before large audience,
and were unusually creditable
After the usual opening exercises,
the salutatory address was deliv
cred by Delbert Kimball, an origl
nal poem was read by Edna
Lee. A Trip through Arizona
was described by Verne Pace, a
piano duet was endered by Lee
sisters, and Daniel Kemp gave
(which will l Choose" The James
town Exhibition was the topic
discussed by Louisa Lee, Edna
Layton rendered a solo, Maggie
Alfred delivered the prognostica
ton and Mayola Nichols the val
edictory. County Superintendent
A. r. Lynch presented the diplo
mas to the graduates.
An extremely humorous piece,
"The Deesfrict Skule," was pre-.
sented by large number of pupils
and others. Pantalettes and other
humorous old style costumes were
much in evidence and the auditors
we're kept in a constant uproar OF
laughter.
The Thatcher schools have made
great progress during the past
winter.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
PIMA

A pleasant party was held al
Weecb's ball on May Day evening
A large mum Der of residents OF
Pima joined the academy outing
at Cuffs ranch Wednesday.
A fine son recently arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kirby.
Mrs. Harry Rupkey Of Globe
visited here this week.
Mrs. Craig and daughter visited
in Globe the past few days, and
Mrs. jamie Bull has returned from
a pleasant stay In that town.
Four eastern stockholders of the
Kin.E. Chy Mining Co mpany,
piloted by Daniel Webster OF
Marine City, Mich, were in town
this week and looked over that
property. They expressed entire
approval with the management of
local agent Gust Becker and re-
turned eastward fully determined
to re-organize the company and
rapidly develop the property.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
Honoring the Graduates

About the neatest and most en-.
joyable affair connected with the
academy this year, was participat-
ed in last Wednesday evening by
"Our Sweet Girl Graduates" and
their escorts. Invitations were
issued early in the week by Mrs
Josephine Cluff, who, for the pas,
FIVE years has been matron Of this
institution and who, 10th to part
with these dear girls, desired that
they should retain in their memory,
one more pleasant evening in a
social way. The invitations were
lovingly accepted and at $50 p,
m. merry band of young people
had assembled at the home of ID.
d. Phillips, Esq, which was per,
feet blaze of light and decorated
with pots of roses and honey.
suckles.
Andrew Kimball, president OF
the board, Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Lay.
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Phillips,
Prin. A. q. Peterson, Mrs. ED
redge, Mrs. Cynthia Layton, Miss
zinn Robinson and Mr. Wullace
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
THATCHER
WILL CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
Lively Celebration Being Prepared
in Thatcher for the Nations
Birthday.

The good people of Thatcher
and that means 100 per cent Of all
are preparing to hold celebra
ton on the Fourth that will eclipse
anything ever seen in the town
and make all other celebrations
look like three dimes. An invi
tation has been extended to Hon.
John R. Hampton of Clifton to de
liver the oration, and the literary
and musical part will be made the
crowning features of the day. l..
K. Pace is chairman of the general
committee and VIM. Edwards has
charge of the parade, Zina Robin
son of ibe literary features, Rich
ard Layton the horse races and
Edwin Moody the ball game.
There will be a long program of
sports in the afternoon.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Various questions have been
submitted to THE GUARDIAN for
solution and for their benefit and
that of the public generally we
gladly supply the desired informa-
tion to the queslloners.
In reply to one interrogatory
we will state that no law was
passed by the recent congress con.
cerning coal lands. Several large
tracts were set aside as coal lands
by President Roosevelt, under the
expectation that congress would
provide for their leasing, but moth.
ing was done. Under the statute
passed some years ago, coal lands
may be acquired by the payment
Of $40 an acre, but not over 100
acres can 60 to one citizen.
A gentleman asks if farmer is
allowed to shoot quail, rabbits,
ETC., that are destroying his prop
erty. While the territorial laws
strictly prohibit the destruction of
quail, it would seem to be a good
principle of common law that an
owner may protect his property
under any circumstances. Kill
rabbits 365 days in the year
Another gentleman inquiries if
he may kill domestic chickens and
turkeys which are damaging his
crops. In Incorporated cities and
towns, the ordinances on this sub
ject are binding, and the usual
redress is the arrest of the owner
of the birds for trespass. This
would doubtless be the best pro
cedure in unincorporated districts.
although as above stated, the COM
mon law justifies an owner in pro.
tecting his property at all hazards.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
OUR CHARITABLE IMPULSE

An esteemed contemporary hay
ing made the claim that it has
1925 paid up subscribers, The
GUARDIAN is moved to charitable
impulses in consequence thereof.
If any other paper in this valley
beside The GUARDIAN will make
good it's claim to 1925 paid up
subscribers, before a committee
composed of any three prominent
and disinterested gentlemen of
Stafford, we will give s25 to any
local charity which such paper
may designate. The said esteemed
contemporary may now therefore
gain some excellent advertising
and also do a charitable action at
the same time. Show your list,
gentlemen, or stand forever con-
victed of unblushing falsifcation.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
NO YELLOW TACTICS

As may have been noted by our
many patrons, THE GUARDIAN pro
ceeds on it's way unostentatiously,
and undisturbed by the absurd
claims of its competitors. This
paper regularly prints far more
news than any other paper IN this
region, and that without sensa-
tional Police Gazette headings.
We aim to give all authentic local
news but prefer not to make wild
statements on rumors and other
half.baked reports. A glance at
these columns proves how great is
the confidence felt in THE GUAR
DIAN by all influential advertisers,
and the constant additions to our
subscription list without the aid
of an armful of premium chromos
attests its popularity among the
reading public. The fact is that
this is the old reliable friend of
and newsgatherer for the people
of this county and it's hold on
public confidence and esteem is
irremovable. The GUARDIAN has
always stood forth courageously
for the upholding Of the interests
of the people while its contem-
poraries have, and do now, fight
in favor of special interests.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03

that effect is absolutely untrue.
Furthermore, an examination of
THE GUARDIANS files will prove
that this paper has always treated
union labor fairly and squarely, as
it intends to do in the future.
The Advocate is stepped in un-
truth so thoroughly, while bolster.
ing up its lost cause, that it is un
able to distinguish the difference
between right and wrong.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
Probate Notice

| TlVualG NutIG6
In the probate court of the
county of Graham, Territory of
Arizona.
In the matter Of the estate and
guardianship of Lola l.. Fonda,
Bonnie X Fonda apd Laura Fonda
minors.
Notice by clerk of day fixed for
hearing return of sale of real estate.
Pursuant tc an order of the pro
bate court, made on the Twentieth
day of February, 1907, notice is
hereby given that w. B Fonda,
guardian of Lola l. Fonda, Bonnie
X. Fonda and Laura Fonda, min
ors, made to the SAID court, and
filed in the Office of the clerk there
of, on said day, return of sale
made by W. B. Fonda on the 30th
day OF April, 1907, under a pre-
vious order of said court, of the
following real estate, and for the
following named sum, to-wit:
All of lot No. Cd one In block
No. Cd one IN Smiths addition to
the town of Stafford. Also com.
mencing one hundred and fifty six
(l56) feet east of the northwest
corner cf lot No. (2) two in block
No (1) one of Smiths addition to
the town of Stafford, thence running
south three hundred and thirty
seven (937) links, thence east to
the southwest corner of lot No. |,
block No. l; thence north three
hundred and thirty seven (33D
links; thence west to the place of
beginning All in block No. %
one, Smiths addition to the town
of Stafford. Also lots Nos. 7, 9,
IL and l3 in block No. (17 seven.
teen townsite of Stafford. Also the
northeast (l ~ one fourth of the
northeast (l-4) one.fourth and the
west (3-4) three-fourths Of the
northeast (l-4) one fourth of sec
tion 80 IN township 8 south of
range 26 east. Gila and Salt River
Base and Meridian, and contain
ing 70 acres of land, more or less.
All of the foregoing described
real estate being situated in Ora
ham county, territory of Arixona,
That W. D. Robertson was the
purchaser and that he paid Eleven
Hundred Dollars cash for said
above described lots and land as
will more fully appear from said
return filed as aforesaid, and to
which reference is hereby made
for further particulars.
And notice Is hereby further
given that Wednesday, the 18th
day of May, 1907, at 10 o'clock q.
m, at the court room of said court,
at the court house in Solomonville,
county of Graham, has been fixed
for hearing the said return, when
and where any person interested
in the said estate may appear and
file written objections to the con
frmation OF the said sale, and may
be heard, and may produce wit
nesses in support of such OBJ
jectious.
Dated May lst, 1907.
THEo. SHIRLEY, Clerk.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03

Jones honored the graduates with
their presence.
Music, singing, speeches and
games were enjoyed, and variety
of dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess. The time passed
all too quickly, and good nigh,
and congratulations were ex
changed in the wee sma' hours
Mrs. Cluff shows with pride an
album containing the autographs
and loving sentiments of those
present. and it will be carefully
cherished as souvenir of this
most pleasant occasion.
Mrs. Elizabeth Layton took
charge OF the postofice Wednesday
and it now occupies the building
across from the Big Six.
The greater portion of the towns.
people acc mpanied the Academy
teachers and pupils to Cluff's ranch
Wednesday and had happy day.
The closing exercises CT the
l.. D. S, Academy at Thatcher
were schedu led to be held last
evening.
w. w Wild has returned from
visit to Utah.
President Kimball. Mrs Eliza
beth Layton and Edward Phillips
have returned from Globe, where
they assisted ut the dedicatory ex
ercises at the new L. D. S. hall on
last Sunday.
Officer H. G. Layton returned
from Yuma Tuesday, whittier he
had been to take prisoners to the
state institution
W. N. Wade of GreeDvill, Texas,
and e. Il Overmyer of Fremont,
Ohio, visited IN Stafford this week.
G. #. Hirst, u prominent busl
ness man of Phoenix, registered
at the Jones Tuesday, and went
out to the Olney & Prina ranch on
Il cattle buying trip
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03

A movement is on foot to es'
tablish board Of trade in Stafford.
Such an organization would be of
great benefit and THE GUARDIAN
hopes to see it carried to success
full fruition. A live board, with
energetic officers, could accomplish
much good in q financial way for
the town and county. We will
lend our best efforts to the welfare
of this commendable movement.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03

wife, and it is reported there is
likely to be violence if be finds her.
The couple bad lived in Layton
less than a year. There is every
reason TO believe that Mrs Fer
guson went away alone.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
In its last issue, the Clifton Ad

In its last issue, the Clifton Ad-
vocate passed through fourteen
spasms of "brain storm" all on
account of its unfounded claim
that THE GUARDIAN is "aiding and
abetting the securing of non-union
miners tor Bisbee." This paper
has never had anything to do with
the securing of miners for B'sbee,
and the Advotate's statement 70
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
Death Of a Pioneer

]. Lee, a well known resident
of Thatcher, died Monday evening.
He had been i'll for some time past
having suffered paralytlc stroke,
He was aged about 80 years, and
had lived 10 this valley since the
early days. The funeral was held
in Thatcher hall at 10 a. m. yester
day. His aged wife survives him.
The Whist Club was entertained
by Mrs. Jennings yesterday.
While at work Wednesday, VIM.
Kirkland bad the misfortune to
smash the toe on his right foot,
but is able to hobble around the
shop.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
For Sale

Two blocks Nos. 22 and 2S,
known as the old Tuttle property,
east of the property occupied by
Mr. Ellis. Price 500. Apply
to THos NJ. HUGHES,
Clifton, Arizona,
Care of the Shannon Copper Co.
Ism.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
bad days of Arizona.

bad days Of Arizona.
The funeral service was held at
the residence Sunday afternoon,
the speakers being Bishop J. R
Wclker, Elder VIM. Bennett and
J. r. Perkins, all of whom spoke
in the highest terms of the dc,
ceased. Music was furnished by
the Layton choir. There was a
large attendance, and fifty-three
vehicles followed the remains to
their last resting place.
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03
LOCAL POINTS.

Prof. Link received a telegram
from the east Wednesday announc
ing the serious illness of his father
B. T. Link with heart trouble. The
patient was on the way to James.
town, from his nome in Silver
City, N. NJ, and the telegram was
of very discouraging nature.
A very pleasant May Day party
was given by little Gladys Dunlap
Wednesday, ice cream and cake
being served on the lawn where
many games were enjoyed The
guests were Hcnriettu Olney, HazeI
Graham guardian., 1907-05-03

Kitchen, BouDey and Minal Haw-
ley, Myra Young, Iva Mclaughlin,
Martha Schroeder, Kathleen Car
loss, Zona Robinson, Rosa Thorst.
ensen, Mildred and Lillian Free.
man, Edna Schroeder, Bclva and
Blanche Birdno, Annie Sanks.
There is as yet no tidlngs OF
Mrs. Ferguson, who left her home
in Layton under mysterious cir.
cumstances last week. Before
leaving she sold her household
goods, and is evidently determined
to escape from her husband, whom
she claims i'll treats her. The lat
ter has gone on q still hunt for his
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
May Come Here.

The following Is only sample of
many such inquiries received at this Of
fee, and emphasizes the need of pro-
per advertising matter to mail out in
reply:
Belmar, N. j., Sept. 10, '07.
Editor Hustler: recently came
across two copies Of your paper, Sept.
5 and IL, and would like to get some
odd copies of your interesting publica-
tion. also a copy of the Southern Ru-
ralist, so az to get better idea of your
town and its surrounding country.
Will no doubt become a regular sub
scriber if that part of the country seems
to be what am looking for, but l have
yet to learn little more about it. ]
shall thank you kindly for the papers
and remain. Yours truly
T. MASKER.
P.O. Box 5S2.
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The Mass Meeting.

The railroad mass meeting held at the
Court House last Tuesday night was
certainly enthusiastic. About $50 men
were present, and when motion to ad-
iourn was made by some rash speetatop
no one could be found to second it.
Plans for hot railroad campaig gn
were mapped out. There viii be at least
two public meetings held in each pre-
cinct. Some stirring and earnest
speeches were made and it was undoubt-
edly the most exciting and enthusiastic
meeting ever held in Hendersonville,
and that's going some. because when it
comes to discussing ways and means for
any great public enterprise, this town
heads the procession every time.
And the point is that these great
scheames are now about to become
FACTS, as the near future will show.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
As it Looks to An Outsider.

E. J. Sherwood. editor of''The Field"
Conway, S. c., spent several days in
town last week. Mrs. Sherwood has
been guest of Mrs. J. L. Egerton dur
ing the summer and returned to South
Carolina on Monday,
Referring to Hendersonville, Mr.,
Sherwood said:
'The wide and pleasant and well
kept streets and sidewalks of your truly
beautiful city must make a favorable
first impression upon the average visi-
tor here. do not know the income of
the town but the public improvements
evident on all sides speaks well for your
administration, and when compared
with Columbia, 8. c.. for instance, the
comparison is entirely in your favor.
''It seems to me that Hennersonvllle
has the energy and wide-awake spirit
which generally is found only in towns
many times it's size.
"The public spirit manifested strikes
me as remarkable. and when one con-
siders it's marvellous natural advantages,
it's beautiful location and unsurpassed
climate, It's future must seem assured. u
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
Here From California.

Mr.. Edgar Johnson, Of California, with
his mother, Mrs. Juhnson, are visiting
friends and relatives here. Mr.. John.
son was born in Henderson county and
left here 25 years ago for California,
which state, barring the time spent In
his travels over q good part Of the world
has since been his home. He Is editor
and proprietor of the Fullerton (Cal.)
Tribune, a modern paper and modern
newspaper plant, and is interested in
various other enterprises. Mr.. johnson
thinks well of California, where he has
prospered. He says it Is the land Of op.
portunfty now, as it was then, and Mr..
johnson seems to have seized the OPP
portunities which came his way. He IL
a busy man, so much 50 indeed, that he
has telephone and two telegraph in.
struments IN his home, so as to be In
touch with his various business inter
ests at all times.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson will remain in
Henderson county for the next two
weeks, when they viii return to Cali
fornia.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
What Do You Think of This7

The states attorneys in the railway
rate hearing at Washington have run
across some right interesting infor-
nation lately, according to the Wash
ingtOn correspondent of the Raleigh
News and Observer. He says vouchers,
in favor of the Raleigh Evening Times
aggregating the sum of $4,000, have
been paid by the Southern Railway for
advertising purposes, during the past
ten months. This is 5000 per month,
or only $25 less than congressman s
salary. Its also pointed out that the
Charlotte Observer has received only
S2l .86 per month for similar. purposes
and the Washington Post just S9S 80
The News and Observer features the
story and comes out ''red- headed" in de-
nouncing the favoritism shown to its
evening neighbor, whom it claims has
been subsidized by the Southerp Rail
way, The date and the numbefS 6of the
vouchers is given and the person to
whom isSued-President JnO. G.. Drew
cry, of the Times-approved by Vice
President Andrews, Of the Southern.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
EVERYBODY
TALKING
RAILROAD!

Who're anything is so ardentty de-
sired by so many people, where so many
directly interested men commend the
plan after the very closest scrutiny,
where the newspapers are urging 1T
without exception, and the leading pro-
essional, business and financial men OF
the different communities endorse it,
there can be no chance for failure and
it is as certain as can be that the bond
issue of $50, 900 asked of Henderson
will be carried. And it will be carried
by big majority, too, unless the Hust-
Ter In mistaken.
The road stands for progress, for
prosperity, and developments of the
county,
The voters of Henderson county, the
most intelligent and fairest set of men
to be found anywhere, stand on that
same platform.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
"It you can't boost, don't knock"

United effort is necessary to develop
any town, but if every man were to push
his own private business for all it's worth
great and lasting good TO the entire
community would result. This original
thought is suggested by the work that
n. s. Anderson has been doing the past
summer, in the western part of town.
He has,parked a large tract of land,
built two miles of road, has several
houses under construction and more
about to be contracted for. He has
helped make wonderful Transformation
in that part of town and has helped the
entire community just that much while
pushing his own business.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-09-26
HENDER SONVILLE
AS THE IDEAL.
WINTER RESORT

Hendersonville has had its full share
of visitors this summer, and although
crowds have left, still goodIy number
remain to enjoy what many believe to
be the finest season of the whOle year.
The crowds may not have seemed so
large IS during previous years, but most
people forget that Hendersonvi1le's ca
pacity has steadily been increasing.
Whether or not the number of tour
lists has increased in the same proper
tion may be debatable question. IF
not, the town has put itself to blame.
There has been no organized effort to
bring people here, and there has been
absolutely no advertising matter for dis
tribution.
Many we'll informed people believe
the town may have felt the results of
this oversight during the past season.
Certain it is that Asheville is spending
time. money and brains in lettina
world know about Asheville. Hender.
sonville is doing nothing along that line.
Is this wise?
But now comes glorious Fall and brac-
ing Winter. Hendersonville should be
full of visitors for these fine months and
would be were the outside world aware
of the incompatible advantages offered
khYehis wonderful climate.
People from the North are getting
tired of going to Florida for the Winter.
The climate there is enerzastng. Here
it is bracing and so much milder thar
the rigorous weather experienced IL
the North that it Invariably makes en-
thusiastic friends amongst those whC
spend the winter in the mountains.
Safe it is to say that nowhere may b
found skies more blue, q sun of more
genial warmth. or 90 dry and bracing al
atmosphere.
/ With scenery unsurpassed for beaut!
on the American continent, with climat'
conditions unrivaled, hospitable peo
pie waiting to afford warm welcome
easily and conveniently reached from al
parts of the country, Hendersonville'
claims as an ideal winter resort ar
based on solid and enduring foundation
and those claims would be given ampl
recognition amongst the people Of tn
North were they properly presented t
them.
Make the name Hendersonville as wei
known there as is AsheVille and ther
will be no lack of visitors here during
the fall and winter. A little money an
united effort will turn the trick. Tn
prize is worthy of the effort.