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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23

The industry of making rubber
from the guayule weed having made
bouncing start at Marathon, some
hitherto unproductlve regions of
southwest Texas may be said to have
started on the road to wealth with a
springy stride.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23

The fossil remains of the first bird
that ever lived on earth. the archaeop
teryx, have been discovered In Ger
many. We would think a bird with a
name like that would get all twisted
no In ifaelf when II tried to fv
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23
A Word to the Wise.

A corporation conducting series
of quick lunch places accords con-
spicuous position to placard reading
as follows:
IA Suggestion-Perhaps a large
number of our patrons who daily fav.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23
First Entertainment.

She was very little girl, and she
had charge of still smaller boy, her
baby brother Jim. Timidly approach
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23

Their history is interesting, particu-
larly for the striking example 1t af-
fords of what may be the outcome of
an active and whole.hearted coopera-
ton between the representative wom-
en- who make up the clubs of the va
rious states and the educators and
educational experts of their sections.
President Branson, of the Georgia
state normal school, had addressed to
Mrs. Lindsay Johnson, then president
of the State Federation of Woman's
Clubs, a letter in which he asked If
that association would undertake to
raise $1,000 for the maintenance for
FIVE months of a model county school
which should furnish an object les
son of what county school should
and might be. The Federation of
Women's Clubs, body of 5000 rep
resentative women, having been long
devoted to efforts for educational bet
torment. and, as Mr.. Branson knew,
particularly Interested in the problem
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23
Copyright, by Joseph b. Bowles)

(Mrs. Fenton Ottey, one Of the lead
ing women in public reform movements
in the south, is a charter member of the
Atlanta Woman's club, and has been its
president She has served also as secre-
tary of the General Federation of Wom-
ans Clubs for the state of Georgia, as
first chairman of the state industrial com
mission, which did much work for the
reform of child labor abuses, as chairman
of the state commission on arts ano
crafts, and as one of Georgia's commit
tee of three to consider the color line
question. Mrs Ottley Is Mississippian
by birth and rearing. but has resided in
Atlanta since her marriage, her husband
being a banker of that city)
The possibilities of Georgia pine
are being exploited from one end of
the country to the other, but what
thought is being given to the POSSIBLE
tiles of the Georgia boy?" So wrote
President Branson, of the state nor
NAL school at Athens, Ca, a few
years ago. The educational renais
sance now beginning in the south is
based upon recognition of that great
est of waste products" undeveloped
human life, of which so mucn exists
in the states south of Mason and
Dixon's line.
Since most of the people live in
the Countrywide average population
of Georgia, for instance being 35 to
the square mile, with 100000 per
sons living in one-room cabins-it is
easy to see that the country school
must be the evangel to the people
In its improvement lies the solution
of the problem of general social bet
terment. The tremendous and sys
tematic crusade now being organized
throughout the southern states by the
southern educational board purposes
working almost entirely through this
agency, devoting itself to the perfec-
ton of the rural school and such nor
NAL institutions as furnish teachers
for it. This field of endeavor is GER
tainly wide.
Out of 100000 children of school
age in Georgia barely 100000 go to
school 100 days in the year. Eight
months schools are the exception, the
rule being five months, while many
| cammu1ities do not have school long
err than three months each year. In
these schools, when existent, the
poorest and most meager instruction
is too often given, owing to the poor
pay of teachers.
All this seems in fair way to be
revolutionized by the efforts of the
southern people, spurred on and en-
couraged by the southern educational
board In view of this great move
ment in the country schools it is in
| teresting to note that the forerunner
Of the model country school, as
planned by educational enthusiasts,
was initiated and carried on success
| fully by the clubwomen of the state
Of Georgia a few years ago. BY their
efforts and under their charge two
model country schools were main
tanned five months the first year in
rural districts. On visiting them a
committee of the southern education
al board declared them ideal" These
| schools, begun as an experiment and
an object lesson, have been carried
on since then with pronounced sue
cess.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23

The plan is that each school shall
become a blooming garden, the gen
eral headquarters of the people OF
the neighborhood, where library and
reading rooms shall help to rem
der it attractive and necessary to
patrons, as well as to pupils.
1t is safe to say that these two
model schools in purpose, plan and
detail will be the model indeed for
thousands of others which the new
educational movement in the south
will produce. That they have been
successfully initiated, maintained and
administered by women furnishes
fair answer to that already rapidly
vanishing question: What can
women's clubs do?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23
School by
a Woman s
Club
By Mrs. Fenton Ottley

ny IUTos 1tHIUTI OEIItV
Prominent Southern Woman
Tells How Woman's Club Rem
dered Practical Assistance to a
Community-Deplorable Condi-
tons in Public Schools Where
Children Attend Only Three
Months a Year-Interest Stimu-
lated by Model County Schools
College Graduates Teach Chill
dren Domestic Sciences, Carpen-
try and Gardening.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-01-23
THE REPUBLICAN

VIM. W. Culver, Editor and Publisher
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.

The five-mOnths- -old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Casner died night be- fore last after an illness Of some three weeks. The funeral was held from Mesa yesterda. afternoon.
 The river was somewhat lower yes terday than the day efobre. but it still a good sized stream and several feet above fording.
 J. F. Holmes and bride left last even ing or the NJ. & P. for their future home n Fresno, Cal.
 Geo. Wiidhack of Indianapolis. Ind. arrived here yesterday and Will re- main !r the valley week or ten days. He is an intimate acquaintance Of Lee Perkins. formerly of this place. and his father is the president Of the Lake Erie &- Western Railrpad.
 ArbOr Day Will be appropriately ob- served at the Normal to-day bv half holiday and the planting of trees by different classes and societies.
 The WOmaEs Missionary Society of the Congregational church this after noon at . o'clock will meet at the church and an address will be deliv- cred by Brother Chatfield.
 The Post Office will observe Sunday hours to-day, but service on the rural routes will be continued as usual
 G. E. Angulo of Tucson spent yes terday here.
 Mrs. Unruh, national organizer of the w. c. T. T.. left Tempe Wednes- day evening after spending several days here. She will return again in March and her coming will be antici- pated with pleasure by those who heard her addresses at the various meetings this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Geo. N. Gage of Phoe- nix visited here yesterday.
 The local lodge of WOrkmen yester- day received warrant for s200O in favor of Mrs. Amy Brown in payment of the policy of her husband who died in Prescott a few weeks ago.
 The moving picture company that gave such a satisfactory exhibition at Goodwins opera house last Friday night will be there again tonight with q new set of pictures if the lights come on. The same prices will prevail.
 R. L. Peebles left last night for his home in Evansville, Wis. in response to message advising him of the prob ably fatal illness of his father
 There will be a special called meet ing of the Ladies' Aid Societ,- at the Congregational church this afternoon at 9 o'clock b- order of the president
 The evangelistic meetings at the Congregational church conducted by Supt Geo. R. Chatfield are growing in interest and attendance Tonight preaching at 7.3O. A few of the sub jects on which Rev. Chatfeld will speak are as follows: "The Gospel of Grace" Reconciliation" "The Last Call of Cod" 'Noaman, the Syrian" '" Heaven" All are cordially invited to attend
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
cANTALoupe coNTeAcrs.-H

B. Pearson, representing the comnlis- sion and distributing firm of Crutch- field X WoolfOlk. yesterday conferred with the board of directors of both the Glendale and the Phoenix CantalOupe associations. concerning the details of contracts with MT. PearsOn's firm for handling the association product the coming summer Everything seemed satisfactory and the board informally closed the contracts, conditioned on their being ratified by the member ship of the two associations which are to meet in Phoenix Saturday after noon The Phoenix association meet ing will be held at 1:30 o'clock in the storereom of :. s. ScuIl in the rear of the Walter Hill Go. Where the Glendale meeting is to be held has not been announced. It is important that all cantalOupe growers. members of these associations. or contemplat- ing membership. should be present at the Saturday meetings. for after that date no new acreage will be signed. There is an ample amount now signed. though any applicants who may be on hand will doubtless be admitted on Saturday. After that the chief busi- ness will be to raise cantaloupes.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
MAccAsEEs TONIGHT.
New Lodge Will Start With Member ship of Twenty-Five Good Men.

State Commander E. L. Bumpus of Phoenix will tonight institute Mesa Tent No K. O. T. NJ. with a charter list of over twenty-five names. Several visiting knights will be present from Tempe and Phoenix who will assist in the proceedings. The members will be instructed and obligated in the secret and mysteries of the order and officers will be elected and installed so that the new order may get down to work ing order immediately.
 Most of the members of the new tent have been examined for life and sick benefits while a few are going in for purely social purposes.
 Mir. Bumpus is responsible for the organization of the new order and con- siderable credit is due him for the splendid list of names secured who will assist in starting the new order along tonight.
 The Maccabee lodge while practically new order. has a large number of members in the United States. It has only been introduced in Arizona within the last two years but flourishing lodges have been instituted in several of the towns in this part of the ter ritory. The Tempe tent which was only born a short time ago is ip a splendid condition. A grand ball has been an nounced to come off in the near future. One of the objects of the order is to promote the social relations and at the same time offer sick and life benefit
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
THE BARN FELL DOWN.
And F. H. Simmons Suffered the Loss
 of Two Good Rigs.

There was peculiar accident at the government date orchard Wednesday forenoon that cost the superintendent of the orchard, r. H. Simmons, two good rigs, light rubber tired runa- bout and surre- As has been men tioned before the orchard is like a bark on the ocean. There is water on every side, and since the heavy rain it stands on the surface. The well is running a good stream of water on- to some lower ground and Mir Sim mons is about to claim the distinction of having the only genuine artesian well in the valley. This superabund- ance of water is the cause of the dis aster to the adobe stable and through its collapse resulted the subsequent collapse of the two rigs They were both tOtalls ruined. Not even a good wheel was left Of either rig. Three horses were also in the stable at the time it fell. but they managed to
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
SHORT OF WATER.

Paradoxical as it may seem, it is nevertheless a fact that though there is an abundance of water in the river and the countr.- a few miles south is almost aloat, Tempe is in grave dan ger Of going dr:. At least that was the situation at the time this was written, and unless electrical power was supplied last night there is not more than enough water left in the reservoir to run through tonight un- less great economy is used. To the time Of writing there had been no power or light for fortv-eight hours. and consequently no pumping has been done. The reservoir last even- ing contained a little over three feet of water and Marshal Brown stopped the use O. all water for building pur- poses. Livery stables were also in structed 10 use no city water for wash ing rigs. Unless the situation was re- lieved last night the onl,- water that can be used today is for drinking pur- poses.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
THREE CURES IF
 SEVERE ECZEMA
Michigan Woman Tells of Her Broth- CTS Terrible Suffering with the Disease-Grandchild and Another Baby also Permanently Cured.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
 PROVED INVALUABLE

My brother had eczema three diff ferent summers. About the same time each summer 1t came out between his shoulders and down his back, and he said his suffering was terrible. He used diff ferent kinds of medicines that were said to be good for that disease. but nothing seemed to do him much good. When it came on the third summer, he bought a box of Cuticura Ointment and gave it a faithful trial. Soon he began to feel better and he cured himself entirely with Cuticura and has never been bothered with eczema since. He also used Cuticura to cure bunch over his eye and terrible corn which was so bad that he could not wear his shoe. A lady in Indiana heard of how my daugh- ter, Mrs. Miller, had cured her little son of terrible eczema by the Cuticura Remedies. This lady's little one had the eczema so badly that they thought they would lose it. She used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and it cured her child entirely. and the disease never came back. Mrs. Sarah E. Lusk, e Peckham St., Coidwater, Mich, Aug. 15 and Sept. 2, 1907"
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

her work. Many privately commented afterwards on their thorough enjoy ment of the evening. Her interpreta- tions showed both an intelligent and a sympathetic appreciation of her characters. Genuine humor and deep pathos she mastered with equal skill and power. Her voice is rich and pleasing and adaptable to every stage of feeling. her enunciation clear and distinct. while she has complete con trol Of her facial expression which lends greatly to her power of inter- pretation. Anyone desiring a thor oughly enjoyable evening will be sure to lind it in listening to Miss Crossen.' 9
 The Huntsville Daily Tribune says of her work:
 "A very fine lecture recital was giv- en at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church by Nellie Amber Crossen. In voice. expression and in personality she is excellent. She is a splendid inn persOnator and makes her audiences feel the characters portrayed by her are presented to them in living forms. At times the audience was held spell bound by her skillful work. All those who were fortunate enough to hear her were highly entertained"
 Admission to the Auditorium this evening will be 50 cents and tickets are on sale by Normal agents or may be secured at the door
 Season for planting fruit trees will soon be over. Place your order now with C. \. Goodwin.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
BASE BALL TOMORROW.
The Mesa High School and Normal
 Meet on Tempe Grounds at p. M.

What gives assurance of being one of the best base ball games of the sea . son will occur tomorrow afternoon on the Normal grounds between the Mesa High School and the Normal. The race this year for the interscholastic championship will be a hard one. The teams representing the different schools are well and evenly matched. The Mesa team defeated the Phoenix High School 2 to l and the contest to-day is sure to be a close one Both teams now have a percentage of 800. and each wants this game Rumor has it that tine Mesa team has se- cured high-grade pitcher thai will give the Normal man a close rub The game will be called at three o'clock, and g cents admission will be charg- ed
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
NOTED LECTURER ARRIVES.
Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh Gives Re- ception at Home of Mrs. J. H.
 Barnett

Mrs. Ada Wallece Unruh the noted lecturer and organizer, in the interest of the w. C. T. L. arrived in the city yesterday morning and was tendered a reception yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. H. Barnett which was largely attended by the ladies. Mrs Unruh accompanied by Mrs. E. H. Will bur visited the schools yesterday where the pupils of several of the rooms were favored with short talks.
 The lecture given las. night at the Baptist church was well attended and was an address well worth while.
 This afternoon a meeting will be held at the NJ E. church for women and girls only while tonight a regular lecture will be given on The Saloon in the Last Ditch"
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
GOT MAD When Told That Coffee Hurt Him.

One of the evidences that coffee is injurious to the nervous system. is the fact that many persons who are addicted to it's use, grow wrathy when the suggestion Is made that coffee causes them to flare up" so easily.
 A doctor writes:
 Coffee three times a day-I thought l could not get along without it. I was never well. prone to get excited and often tremblcd. but any sugges- ton that coffee was not good for me made me furious
 ''l noticed the tendency to become excited was growing on me. My hands and feet were cold. fingers looked shriveled. liver inactive. constipated. coated tongue. bad breath and general lower vitality. "A perfect picture of caffeine poisoning)
 "A friend strongly advised me tb give up coffee and use Postum. SD tried the change a few weeks and found a marked improvement in tenn per nerves and general condition. | felt SD firm that I thought could go back to coffee. Three times I tried it but always had to quit coffee and re- turn to Postum
 Being a physician with large practice and plenty of experience. it was hard for me to believe that cof- fee could have such a profound eff feet on my system. Perhaps my fondness for the beverage made me loath to admit it's i'll effects
 For several years now I have or dered hundreds of patients to quit cof- fee and have prescribed Postum in stead with good results to the patients and more prompt response to my med icines.' There's a Reason" Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek. Mich, Read The Road to Melville" in pkgs.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
PETERSON FUNERAL.
Large Attenandce of Relatives and Friends at Tabernacle Yesterday.

The funeral services over the body of Mrs. Charles Peterson was held yes terday afternoon at the Tabernacle at 1 o'clock, attended by a large number of sOrrowing relatives and friends. The Mesa City bank of which MT. Peterson is a director remained closed during the funeral.
 Clare Jane Lewis was born at San Bernardino, California, November 24, 1855, and went to Utah with her par ents in December 1851 where she was married to Charles Peterson at Coal vile in 1874. The couple came to Mesa in 1879 They travelled overland to this place and upon arrival began the building of permanent home for themselves. Nine children were born to her, eight of whom survive.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
TEMPE
POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT
Miss Nellie Amber Crossen at the Nor
 nal Auditorium This Evening.

There will 5e an entertainment at the Normal Auditorium this evening under the auspices of the Tempe Nor maj 'Student" that gives promise of being a rare treat for those who at tend. Miss Nellie Amber Crossen. a reader, entertainer and lecturer. will appear in When Knighthood Was in Flower" Miss Crossen is recommend ed as one of the most accomplished young women now providing this class of entertainment By the press and individuals she is highly commended as the following clippings testify. Stephen F. Weston, Dean of Antioch College, says oc her:
 'On the evening of January 10. 1906, Miss Nellie Amber Crossen gave lee ture-recital in the lecture course at Antioch College. The hall was crowd ed, and everyone was delighted with
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
DOCTOR RIDES MOTORCYCLE.

Dr. Crane has lately become the pos sessor of a brand new motorcycle which carries him around over the country at an alarming rate of speed. Yesterday morning he called on a patient six miles in the country and was back at his office within two hours. He is converted to the belief that the new mode of locomotion is considerably in advance of the bicycle and especially when the roads are in their present condition.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
RUN OVER BY OK TEAM.

It is seldom that We hear of OK teams nowadays. but there are many people who feel so laziny and dump ish that if an OK team came along they would not feel able to get out of the way. For such people there is no remedy equal to SeXine Pills, the great nerve and body builders. Price $l a box: six boxes s5. with full guar antee. Address or call Elvey & Hulett, where they sell all the principal remedies and do not substi- tute.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
ABBOTT JOHNSON DEAD.
Was Employed on San Diegan Sun Was Born Here Where He IS
 We'll Known.

Word comes from San Diego of the death of Abbott. the son of Mir. and Mrs. J. Angus Johnson. The young man was born In Mesa and only left here a little over year ago for his California home. The San Diegan Sun, with which MT Johnson was connected says: Abbott Johnson, aged r, son of MT and Mrs. J. A. Johnson. 1130 Logan avenue. died early Friday morn- ing after a short illness of acute pneu- monia at the home of his parents. MT. Johnson was a trusted employe of the Sun office and held the place of ap- prentice stereotyper. He was rising rapidly in his trade and his death checked a promising career"
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
MESA
A MESA AUTHORIZES.
Mrs. Celia A. Smith Will Write ChiI- dren Bible Stories For Publication.

Mrs. Celia A. Smith who for a num- Der Of years was connected with the Free Press of this city has decided to enter broader fields along a literary line and will devote her time exclusive ly to the writing of children's bible stories. She left for San Diego yes terday where she will spend the next few months with Mrs. Ross who was d former resident of this place.
 Mrs. Smith has for d number of years been close student of the bible
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

and she is decidedly of the opinion that a means should be provided whereby the children should become acquainted with the scripture. She has written several stories on biblical subjects which proved popular and has secur- ed The endorsement of the presidency of the church of Latter Day Saints at Salt Lake. She is now in communi- cation with her publishers and hopes 10 get some of her articles before the public at an early date.
 FOR SALE-Choice Early King seed
 wheat Geo. ". Lewis. Mesa.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07
RETURNED FROM IOWA.

Hamilton has returned from a two months stay in Iowa where he was called by the illness of his father who passed away shortly after his arrival. Mr. Hamilton enjoyed his trip and ad- ded about ten pounds in weight but declares that he would not live in any other part of the country but the Salt river valley.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-07

break awa- and none of them were
 seriously injured, though one lost a few patches of hair.