Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-19
Short Stories of the City

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 Built an Addition-Barney Rice has made a fine addition to his cottage op- posite the shelter.
 True to St. Patrick-Herman Bender, a German residing on the North Side, celebrated St. Patrick's day by paint ing his house a bright green.
 New Arc Light--An are light is be- ing installed at the junction of the low CT railroad tracks and Globe street on the North Side, an improvement greatly appreciated by the residents of that sec. tion.
 Of Interest to Ladies-Mrs Fort has change of advertisement in this is. sue of the Silver Belt which should be read by every lady in the city. She an. nounees that she will meet all competi tion and gives out other valuable in formation. Read the advertisement.
 Small Blaze-A small blaze caused by a defective flue called the department out about 6:30 last evening to the Kin, ney house on Mesquite street The fire which did but little damage, was ex- tinguished shortly after its discovery and the services of the hose company were not needed.
 Price of Coal Reduced-In an an nOuneement published elsewhere this morning. George Gamble quotes Amer jean block coal at $ll, reduction of $l.50 on the ton. Mir Gamble has also taken fall from alfalfa and is now quoting the best valley product at SIS per ton and 75 cents per bale.
 Maurel for Councilman-Sixth ward voters are talking of entering Andre Maurel in the aldermanie contest from that section of the city. The move is said to be of non partisan nature. NIT. Maurel is large property owner and one of the pioneers of the city. He would undoubtedly give his constitu- ents good service if elected.
 Stringing the Cable--The work of stringing the cable from the main tele- phone office through the principal streets of the city was commenced yesterday. The cable will replace all the overhead wires in the down town district and will afford much better service.
 Wedding Reception-Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jones will give a wedding re. ception to their friends on Sunday af- ternoon from 3 to 10. Invitations to this function will be sent out this morn. ing. The bride was formerly Mrs. Col. Tier and is known as royal entertainer. Those holding cards are anticipating an unusually enjoyable evening
 Business Manager Here-Field Car michael, business manager for the Col lege Boy company, was in the. city yes terday arranging for the apeparance of the company at Dreamland on Tuesday night. MT. Carmichael is an old time man and is an expert in the art of preparing the advance dope. He says that the company has been playing to big business and has been en- enthusiastically greeted.
 A Big Success-The millinery sale in. augurated by Brown s big store yester- day morning is proving wonderful success. The store was we'll filled with ladies looking over the beautiful dis play yesterday and many hats were of. They announce this morn ing the arrival of a big shipment of Fiske hats, which will be put in the sale, which will continue as long as there is hat in the store.
 Mrs. Fredericks Entertains-The | ladies of the Florence Crittenden circle | met at the beautiful home of Mrs. J. | Fredericks, POT East Oak street, yes | terday afternoon and were royalty en- | tertained. There was large attend lnee of members and number of visit | DTS shared in the rich hospitality. Sev- sral interesting talks were made in con nection with the work. A dainty lunch son was served.
 Postoffice at Copper Hill-An effort 8 being made by the residents of Cop. per Hill to have the department estab. ish postoifice at that point. In fact, he matter is pretty well advanced, as petition has already been forwarded The move has the indorsement of Post master Allison of this city. Yesterday ,. B. Scarborough. the general merchant, vas circulating petition among the esidents of that section asking endorse nent for his appointment as postmas CT. No other candidates have as yet developed.
 Children's Masque Remember he children s masquc ball, originally dvertised for March 20 at the old 'ijou theater, has been postponed un- il March 27. The ladies are taking ad 'antage of this time and are preparing many novel features which will be ap- reciated by the gay and light hearted. general invitation is extended. Tick ts are now on sale-adults 50 cents;