Graham guardian., 1908-02-14
THATCHER


Mr.. j. S. Wilkins is now deliver.
ing groceries to all parts of town
and as result his business is pick
ing up good deal the last month
Earl Eldredge, of Thatcher, is
going around with happy smile
1t is girl, and she arrived Fri
day last. Mother and child doing
nicely.
Next Sunday the Religion Glass
convention will be held. The off
GERS will meet in the forenoon and
the general public in the after.
noon. Some visitors are expec Led
from Salt Lake City.
Mr.. Foster and wife, of Clifton,
have been visiting relatives in
Thatcher this week. They were
on their return from the Hot
Springs at Ft. Thomas, and re-
turned home Tuesday.
The district schools are working
up an "Operetta," to be given
some time in the future. Prof.
Jones is doing the training and
the affair promises to be a highly
classical entertainment.
The two-year-old child of Kim
ball Markham was tossed into the
air by COW the other day, The
animal succeeded in turning 1t
over several times on its horns be.
fore it was rescued by its father.
1t received no further injury than
q few bruises.
Albert Cblarsop, son of Mrs.
Christine Chlarson came home
from Globe some time ago, with in
flamatory rheumatism of the heart.
He has been dangerously i'll ever
since his return, but is little bet
ter at present, though still very
sick.
Arbor Day was observed by the
district schools in fixing up the
school grounds, planting trees,
shrubs, etc. In the afternoon q /
ball game was played between the
eighth grade boys of the Pima and
Thatcher schools. The Thatcher
boys came out nine ahead.
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Prof. Clotbler returned again to |
Thatcher after brief visit to his
home in Tucson. He is a very
talented violinist and will favor
the Mutual Improvement Associa-
tions with a selection in the pre-
liminary program next Sunday
evening.
The Relief Society met Thurs
day, the 9th, for the election of
officers, but voted to sustain the
present ones as their services the
past year were highly satisfactory.
A large number were in attend
ance, and after the business was
attended to, an excellent program
was rendered.
Miss Lizzie Damron and mother
were called to Clifton last week on
account of the illness of George
Damron's wife. Miss Lizzie left
her improving on Monday and re-
turned to resume her place behind
the dry goods counter of the Big
Six. She reports having had a
cold ride over much snow, Mrs.
Damron will remain in Clifton un-
tl her daughter-in law RECEIVERS.
Presidents Kimball and Layton
with their wives, attended the fun
eral services of Judge Moorman at
Solomonville, Saturday. Learn
ing that the Hon. Mr.. Lacy. of
North Carolina, was to preach in
the Methodist Church the next :
day, they again drove up to attend
the Sunday service, and returned
with much praise for the excellent
sermon, also for the talented ,
speaker.
Much credit is due the Thatcher /
school teachers for their effort i
put forth in working up parents '
meeting. An interesting session t
of thai organization was held
Thursday evening, and the follow i
ng subjects discussed: "Tbe ne a
,essity Of changing Textbooks" +
Ages of children for the different '
grades" "The general spirit of the n
Schools" and Others. A large at
endanco of parents greeted the
eacbers and very profitable o
Meeting was enjoyed. t,
The dance last Friday evening
vas one of the best held this win. =
er. The ward authorities have :;
'een making great effort to puri- a. .,
y the parties and mako them a re- u
ming, wholesome pleasure for our -
oys and girls. 1t has been nee =
ssary to withdraw few season ,
nvitations and to talk severely to
few others, but the young peo-
le are beginning TO learn that
,ey are not being trifed with,
nd as a result, the improve ment !,
{ the parties is becoming very u
'arked.
ONE MISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR
Fer, 23.