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Arizona republican., 1908-10-11
BAD RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
Progress of Dam Construc- tion-Dwellers On the New Townsite Becoming Ambi- tious--Salt River at a Low Stage.

Roosevelt, Oct S.-(Sepecial Cor respondence of The Republican)-A Swedish engineer for the govern ment of Sweden was a visitor at Roosevelt this week inspecting and studying the engineering project un- der course of construction here. We understand that he has been sent out by his government to make a study of American engineering methods in regard to irrigation, the impounding of waters and road construction, and that he is visiting all the dam sites of the United States with that object in view. He came accompanied by Reclamation Engineer H. s. Reed and Mir l.. c. Hills secretary, S. B. Taggart, and a chauffeur. The party left here tonight (Thursday) upon receipt of an important message re- ceived by the gentleman to meet an other party in Mexico Monday night.
 Preston Armer left this morning to be with his wife while she is un- dergoing an operation at Phoenix.
 The government mess house had a very narrow escape from fire this afternoon. A lot of wood piled at one end of it caught fire this after noon just after dinner and was con stunned. The reservoir that holds the main supply of drinking water was too low to do any good, and but for the presence of mind of MT. Louis
Arizona republican., 1908-10-11
Entertainment for Phoenix
 and Prescott Visitors Oct. lS 4 DAY OF CELEBRATION
Parker Will Hold a Min ing Congress and Mineral Fair Worth Seeing-An Improvement Association Organized.

Parker, Oct 5.-(Special Core spOndence of The Republican)-On October i the people of Parker and vicinity held a large and enthusias- tic mass meeting for the purpose of discussing the future advertising of the mining industry and other re- sources O; this country and espe- cia,ly Io provide for the entertain pent of the eXcursionists that will visit th;s place from Phoenix and Prescott on the 18th of this month. The people of this section are cer- tainly Tide2wake, as was proven by the interest taken in the meeting. A permanent organization was per fectsd and said organization is to be known as the Parker Improve nIent association. The following of ficers were elected: c. w Graves, president; M. O. KimbrOugh, secre- tary; C. M. Sage, treasurer.
 After a permanent organization was effected, the subject of enter taininG the people that will visit our city on he 18th was taken up in an enthusiast manner. First, a committee on enterIc tnment was ap- pointed. It is their business to see that the people have sO.0ething with which to amuse themselves Among other things even at this early date they promise music by the Indian
 Continued on page 16.)
Arizona republican., 1908-10-11

attended the recent republican coun- ty convention as delegates from Wickenburg. The convention showed its appreciation for this place by nominating MT. Reed as one of Marlcopa's assemblymen for the legislature. MT Reed should receive a strong vote from our citizens, for this one reason, if for none other, that it will have an influence on future conventions not to ignore a growing community.
 J. O. Woods has returned to his old sit" that of conductor on one of the A. & c. trains.
 NJ w. Evans of Bouse passed a day in Wickenburg this week
 pr. H. w. Swigert was in town this week looking after those whose optics needed attention.
 O. A. Hesla, matchmaker and jew eler of Prescott, was in Wickenburg on business one day this week.
 Gus. Auguschnell, one of Wick enburg's most respected citizens, left for Chicago this week on mining business. The gentleman owns some valuable properties in this section, and if he makes a deal for half a million or more no one here will feel the least sorry about it.
 F. s Osborne and S. Markwell, mine owners in the Bill Williams country, returned Friday morning from a visit to California
 H. B. St. Claire of the H. II. Me Neil printing company was in Wick enburg last Thursday.
 R. A. Roberts, Dr. D. Keith and w. c. Holland attended the demo- cratic convention in Phoenix Monday as delegates from Wickenburg.
 The Phoenix stock company played last Sunday and Monday nights at the opera house in Wickenburg to very good audiences.
 Mrs. w. c. Capson and son. returned from Phoenix this week, where they have been visiting for several days.
 Harry Cowell. Emil Holden and MT. Wolcott lief. this week on a mine in spection through the country northwest of here.
 w. J. Switzer an old Yavapai mining man, is visiting Wickenburg.
 Peter Walters returned from Prescott the early part of the week where he had been for the purpose of closing up an important mining transaction. The property is located in the River side mountains, IS miles southwest of Parker. Mir. Walters has other valu- able mining interests in that section.
 Chas. Hyder was a visitor to Prescott this week as was also P. w. Bates and A. J. Kent.
 Chas. Davis and pr. J. J. Fleming re-
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Arizona republican., 1908-10-11
PROSPECTIVE MINING SALE
Work Progressing On the Octave Power Plant Near Wickenburg--News Inci- dents of the Hassayampa Metropolis.
CBy Tom Shultz.)

Wickenburg. Ariz., Oct 9.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican)- The writer. in company with R. A. Roberts, Jr., visited the old Vulture last Monday and found a change talk ing place there that certainly looks good to anyone. New roofs have been put on several buildings. water pipes replaced, reservoir cemented and many other things being over hauled that adds to the appearance of the place already. Mine Superin- tendent Johns has just completed the retimbering of No. shaft to the 300 level. Water stands at this level, but large tank holding, perhaps, 1000 gallons, attached to a truck, is being put in to handle the same There is a pump in this shaft which. when reached, if not out of repair alto gcther. will be put again into com mission. "I understand" said Mr.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-11
OCTAVE POWER PLANT.

Machinery is constantly arriving for the big power plant of the Oc tave Mining company, below town. A side track at the works was com pleted last week and the concrete foundations for the boilers and en- zines are now being put in place. Both wells are down in the neigh bOrhood of 20 feet and it is thought that from now on there will be lit tie trouble met with. Mir. Knox is giving his personal attention to the job and is confident of it's comple- tion on time.
 LOCAL ITEMS.
 j. C. Reed and Dr j. J Fleming
Arizona republican., 1908-10-11

Selly, the head carpenter here, the mess house would surely have been destroyed. MT. Selly, seeing the smoke from the burning wood pile ran to the place and while the other people were at a loss what to do, had a line of hose run to the pipes of another reservoir containing water for irrigating purposes only, and played it upon the end of the build ing adjoining the woodpile and saved it from burning.
 Tom Wing, the head of the restau- rant trust here, was also there sling ing wood to beat the band and handing out choice flowers of speech" in the flowery language of the Chino Japanese force belonging to the mess. Said language, while flowery, was, judging from the man ner of the talker, more forcible than polite. Tom, upon being questioned as to why he did not let it burn and make more business for himself, re piled short and sweet: No give a
 Mir Selly, upon being questioned as to why he helped to put the fire out, made the statement that he had all the work on his hands he could possibly attend to for some time to come I guess he has, by the way he is throwing his carpenters into it and making things hum until their heads buzz. He surely knows how to get results.
 The dam is at it's lowest point, up to an elevation of 60 feet above low est water level, and the work is pro- gressing at the rate of 600 yards per day J. M. O'ROurke & Co. have a force of about 400 men divided into day and night shifts. The highest and lowest points on the dam are now about twelve feet diff ference From the road above the dam it looks almost level for the en- tire width and breadth. There are five derricks working on the dam and about nine others in the sur rounding quarries. Besides the three cables supplying concrete and stone from the mixer and quarries respec- lively.
 The Salt river is very low and re- sembles nothing so much as a good sized creek cut through a mud flat, with four to siX-fOot banks on each side; while the TontO at it's junction with the Salt is not too wide to jump across. Several boats are stranded high and dry on the mud awaiting a freshet to put them intU business again.
 Sunday afternoon a baseball game was played between. the Indians and Mexicans. The score was Is to 5 in favor of the Indians. It was quite an exciting game. At first it looked as though the Mexicans had an easy thing of it as they went right up to five; then things took a turn and the Indians finished them up. Bert Henderson acted as umpire
 Last Saturday night Roosevelt was celebrated with a dance. It was a sort of open-air dance, as MT. Bacon is beginning to move the hall to the new tOwnsite, and the end of it is
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
The Kalamazoo GIee club

The Kalamazoo Mandolin and Glee
club and the young people of the Baptist
church certainly have cause to feel good
over the success Of their entertainment.
The opera house was crowded by large
and intelligent audience and the club main
tanned its reputation as entertainers in
every respect. Much interest conferred
about F. o. Pinkham, one of the members
of the club and former Beding boy, a
nephew of DIR. j. F. Plnkham. He sang
a solo in excellent voice and responded to
an encore, the rendition of each number
being loudly applauded. Mr.. Pnkham is
favorte with the young people of this
city. Should the club come this way an
other year they will receive warm well
come The Baptist church was crowded
both morning and evening Sunday to hear
the boys. who attended service there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
THE SUBSCRIPTION RESPONSE

The responses to The Banners sub
scription account statements are coming
in at rapid rate and we extend thanks
for the favors, hoping that very many
more may take advantage Of the short
time vet remaining to make settlements.
AS we have stated before, The Banner
does not wish to drop a name from its list,
but the postoffice department rules are
rigid and must be complied with. New
subscriptions and renewals are coming in
daily and the new order in postal regula-
tons will prove very satisfactory to pub
fishers and patrons alike.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

ors Of President and Vice President OF
the United States; also for the selection
of a State Central Committee and a
Chairman thereof, and for the transaction
Of such other business as may properly
come before the Convention.
Under the call Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee each Congressional
District is entitled to two delegates and
two alternate delegates to the National
Convention, which delegates shall be
chosen at least thirty days before the
meeting of the National Convention.
Gerrt j Diekema, Chairman,
D. E. Award, Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
A CommendabIe Act

Five years ago L. Y. Blunt who has
charge Of the repair department at Pecks
Shoe Store was sick, unable to work and
as he had no one to care for him, Mayor
nterceded and the city helped him to the
amount of S55 97 looking after his needs
until he was able to go to work.
Mr.. Blunt now holds a good position
with Mr.. Peck and prosperity is again
coming his way. He thought it his duty
to repay the city for its help in time of
need and has done so by paying into the
treasury through Mr.. Bricker the full
amount last Wednesday, the act is COM
mendable one and was prompted by
honest and conscientious motive. the coun-
Gil in accepting it will take action COM
mending his honesty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Entertained

Mrs. e Lamb and Mrs. |. L. Hubbell
entertained the Fortnightly club at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lamb on Tuesday
evening. An elaborate seven o'clock
dinner was served, after which followed
five hundred, Mrs. B. F. Hall and w. l..
Benedict winning first prizes and Mrs.
Elmer Fales and George Moulton the
consolation prizes. The place cards, ia
vors, score cards and prizes we're all in
keeping with St. Patrck's day. as also
were the table decorations at the dinner.
A most delightful time was enjoyed by
all present, Mesdames Lamb and Hubbell
again proving themselves adopts as enter
tainers,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
AS TO CITY POLITICS

City politics relative to probable candi-
dates for office at the coming election,
which is only two weeks distant, are yet
remarkably quiet. No one seems anxious
to seek the honors If there are any con-
nected with it. E E Fales and E. c.
Lloyd, named as probable candidates for
mayor on the republican ticket. have gone
a glimmering," as they refuse to be con-
sidered. The names Of j. n. Armstrong,
Chas. M, Wise and w. D. Ballou have
been suggested as available candidates,
any one Of whom would make good
mayor. VIM E. Fisher will stand for the
nomination of city clerk.
In the. first ward A. w. Smith and
Frank Klock, in the second ward James
Avery, Geo. w. Pntnam and E w. Par
ney, and in the third ward Walter r.
Menkee, W. Lee Cusser, DR.. E. w. Little
and Byron F. Brown have been mentioned
for aldermanic honors There seems to
be no opposition to our present efficient
treasurer, VIM F. Sandel
There is no doubt but the present force
of capable supervisors. Fred L. Spencer
in the first ward, j. T. Angel in the sec
ond ward and Barney c. Curtis in the
third ward, will all receive denomination
by reclamation in the caucus. II Mayor
Bricker refuses to accept denomination
on the democratic ticket, it is talked that
the democrats may conclude not to put a
ticket in the field.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

A good old German called at a bank
during the recent panic for the money he
had deposited He was told that the
money was there all right but that they
could not give 1t to him but would give
him clearing house certificate instead
1t took some time to convince the old man
that it was all right, but he finally con-
scented to it and was asked to explain the
matter TO his neighbors. This he did in
the following words, says an exchange:
"Vell mine friends. We haf little baby by
our house, und ven he wakes up tonight
about twelve o'clock and wants some milk,
will say to him, The milk is down in der
kitchen, but gif you someding shust as
good, here's milk ticket. Be goot, now,
and go right to Sleep
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
A SPICY LETTER
From 4. T. Demorest, Eleven Hundred
Miles From Home.
FL Reno, Okla, March 9, 'o8.


FL Reno, Okla, March 9, 'o8.
Special to The Banner: FL Reno, from
FL Reno's view point, is the center around
which all else revolves. From it radiates
railroads in all directions touching the
manifold industries of our land even to its
extreme limits, and whose resources con-
verge again, bringing their rich trophies
to place in the lap Of Oklahoma's queen,
FL Reno.
FL Reno is the center Of Oklahoma; Ok
lahoma is the center of attraction in the
United States; the United States is the
center Of attraction in the world; the
world is the center of attraction in the
universe. Hence the center of the uni
verse should be FL Reno.
FL Reno is great city. Its present
population is something like 10000 in
habitants. Its suburbs are Oklahoma
City, 80 miles east, of $4,000 population;
Guthrie, so miles northeast, with popu-
lation Of $4,000; Enid, north. with pop
ulation Of 10000 only 60 miles away.
South Of FL Reno SIS miles we find Chick
asha with 10000 people and SIS miles
west we have Clinton with throng of
5000 Thus we may see that FL Reno,
with these hustling and enterprising little
towns acting as feeders and lending their
resources, will continue to maintain an
envable reputation because Of location
and will eventually become great city.
And FL Reno has made bit Of history
already. Nineteen years ago. when the
great rush for claims was made, FL Reno
was conspiouously in the center and made
a record. Though only little town at
that time. it entertained for nearly a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
smallpox ut state Reformatory

Secretary of the State Board of Health,
F. M. Shumway, says after investigating
the smallpox situation at the Michigan
reformatory at Ionia:
LOTS Fuller, Warden: My time being
limited yesterday, neglected to give you
an official statement of my findings in the
matter OF health conditions in the reform
atory. Am therefore submitting my re-
port at this time. which kindly make a
record Of. You have among the inmates
of your institution at this time ten or
twelve cases of this mild type of small pox
which has been prevailing all over the
state this winter in epidemic form; so
mild, in fact. that many OF the cases show
but few il any pronounced symptoms of
the disease, and are more OF the variolod
type Of the disease"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
FARMS WANTED

There is a growing demand for desirable
farming lands in Montcalm and adjoining
counties, and now is the time to list your
property in order to catch the annual
spring influx Of homoseekers from other
states.
We make specially Of finding buyers
for farm lands, and il you have anything
in this line FOR sale which is not already
listed with US, you should write us at once.
We do not tie you up in any way except
to ask you TO agree to pay Us a commits
fion in case we find buyer for property,
You are at liberty TO place il in the
hands OF other agents or TO make sale
yourself at any time. Write US at once
for full particulars.
A. J. Ecker & Son, Real Estate Agents,
Greenville, Mich. 58tl0
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

subscribers, and old subscribers in arrears
even who remit s so, will get the Farm
Journal five years and the Banner one
year.
Payments for subscriptions may be
paid or sent to the office of the Banner or
to Chas. Johnson, R. F. D. 10, Beldng,
who is authorized to receive and receipt
for both papers.
Banner-5 months, Csc; months, soc;
! year, Sl.0o.
Farm Journals years, soc.
may29
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

THE BANNER has made arrange
= ments with the publishers of the FARM
JOURNAL, that excellent monthly publiea-
ton containing much interesting matter to
farmers and valuable infor-
For Only nation to the public in general
$1.50 to club with it, giving the Farm
Journal to subscribers for five
years and the Banner one year for only
$l5o. This applies to old as well as new
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

month an estimate Of 10000 guests.
How they were fed is mystery but for
lodgings they took the yards, allies, side
walks, streets; wherever a dry place could
be found they lay packed in like sardines.
The two railroads then leading in can
celed 100000 tickets in ten days For
ty-six thousand claims were registered in
one day. and FL Reno did not stop there
FL Reno is still making history.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION

The State convention of the Republicans
of Michigan is called to meet at Majestic
theatre, in the city Of Grand Rapids,
Tuesday, May 2, 1908, at l | o'clock in
the forenoon, for the purpose Of electing
four delegates at large and four alternate
delegates at large to the Republican Ma
tonal Convention to be held at Chicago,
June 6, 1903; also for the purpose of
nominating fourteen candidates for Elect
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-My home on Washington
street, modern house. plenty of fruit; or
would exchange for small farm.
39tf n. S. Campbell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-Large lot and good house
and barn on Washington street. Inquire
Of Mark McNett soft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Housekeeper Wanted

want middle aged wo nan for house
keeper on my farm. Won't object to little
girl with her. Fine opportunity,
39f Edward Shuart, Orleans, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Well Driving

Gail up Holmes e. Eckert IL you want
new well or new pump or an old one
repaired or a cistern cleaned. We do
work Of all kinds promptly and all right
Prices right. Holmes & Eckert.
Phone 25z. Eckert; 258, Holmes. 35tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

Found-A pair of gold bowed glasses.
Call at this office, pay for this notice and
get them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
Auction SnIe

Auction sale at the VanDerbroek farm
just west Of Bert Norton's on Monday.
March 80. at o'clock D. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-Farmers or others contemp-
lating using any shingles this season, will
do well to see what have to Offer in
that line. North Side Lumber Yard.
4lw2 E. L. Kendall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

House for Rent-Also | dining Ia BILE,
6 chairs and coal stove for sale.
40w2 Mrs. j. Sagendorf.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-New Groom house on Pleas
ant street, on monthly payments. six blocks
from Richardson silk mill. Will Stewart.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-Three good work horses, all
right and prices right. Phone 1881.
4ltf E. n. Wilson
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-Oak bookcase and cot outfit
in good condition. Inquire of Geo. New
ington at the P. M. depot
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale Cheap-An A. No. |, Cow,
fresh in May, $25. il taken at once.
40w2 Albert Markham
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19

For Sale-Victor talking machine and
SO records. Inquire at this office.
40w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-03-19
BUSINESS LOCALS

Wanted-Hall lady at the Ashfield,
apply to Mrs. Unger.