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Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
MAKING THE CONNECTION.

An enterprising Scotch liquor dealer offered a prize for the best answer to a conundrum: Why is my whiskey like the bridge of Ayr?" A boy sent in. Because it leads to the poor house." and the unprejudiced umpires gave him the prize. With even a readier wit a Yankee saw the connec- tion in a kindred case.
 At a certain railway station an anx- ious man came to the baggage car and said ''Is there anything for me?''
 After some search among boxes and trunks. the baggage master dragged out a demiiohn of whiskey.
 Anything more?" asked the man.
 Yes" said the baggage man, here's a gravestone. There's no name on it. but it ought to go with that liquor"- Youths Companion.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
NOTICE FOR POSTING OF SET. ELEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND HEARING PETITION FOR DiS-
 TRIBUTION OF ESTATE
In the Probate Court of the County of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona.


 In the matter of the estate of Will liam c. Forbush, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that R. F. Lightburne, the administrator with the will annexed of the estate of William C. Forbush, deceased, has rendered and presented for settlement and filed in said court, his final account of his administration of said estate. together with his petition for distribution of said estate, and that Tuesday, the 30th day of November, 1909, at 10 o'clock a. m, at the court room of said court, at the courthouse in the city of Phoenix, in said Mari copa county, has been duly appointed by the said court for the settlement of said account and hearing of said petition at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writ ing to the said account and petition and contest the same.
 Dated November 17th, 1909.
 JAMES M. GRAY, Clerk.
 Deputy Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
Greatest Farm Land Snaps in Valley

2SQ ACRES AT sss.0o-s. Q. l-4 and s. 1s2 N. F.. i-4 and N. F.. l-4 N F. Ii. Section 15. T. N. R F.. One mile from Peoria and railroad. An fenced: 200 acres entitled 10 flood water and under cultivation. This is sandy. gravelly loam, admirably adapted to citrus and deciduous fruits. alfalfa. etc. IL is first class and q small bearing It's possibilities A small amount of cash and the balance on exceptionally good terms. will handle this.
 40 ACRES AT $500 E I-2 N. W. Section 10. T. N.. R. | F. Fine. level land. All entitled to flood water. This Is three miles west of Glendale. and is the finest sandy and Glendale loess soil Can you beat it for the price2
 69 ACRES AT sI5O. .OO-N W. i-4 N F. l-i and N. 1-2 s. w. I-4 N. F.. l-4 Section l3. T. N, k. F.. All fenced and cleared. One mile from the Capi- tol building. All entitled to flood water fine subdivision tract. and the bnyer will make small fortune out of this one piece
 l55 ACRES AT SII0OO-s w I-4 Section l5. T. N. R. l F. All fenced. All entitled to regular water under the Grand canal: 20 acres in alfalfa. bal ahces in barley. Leased. Must be sold subject to lease for one year. for one half of the crop delivered in Phoenix. This land produced s220o worth of bar ley in 1909.
 90 ACRES AT S2O0. 0O-N I-2 S E. l-i x. F. IA and s. F. i-4 s. F. IA N. F.. 1-i Section 3l. T. 2 N, R. F. Good six-room house, barn. well. gaso- line engine and pump. Water pumped to all fields. Fenced in six fiel1s. Small orchard. 20 acres in alfalfa and acres in grain. This Is located I 1-2 miles north of Glendale in the section ad- joining the famous Bartlett Orange Grove and the soil cannot be beat for raising all kinds of fruits. berries and vegetables. SC. .O00.O0. Terms: One third cash and balance in easy pay ments. per cent interest on deferred payments.
 80 ACRES AT sIO0OO-s. 1-2 S E. l-i Section 20. T. 2 N. k. F.. All entitled to flood water. This is located three miles north of the Glendale Sugar Factory. and the soil is perfect for sugar beets or any kind of fruit.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
NOTICE FOR POSTING OF SET ELEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND HEARING PETITION FOR DIS
 TRIBUTION OF ESTATE
In the Probate Court of the County of
 Maricopa, Territory of Arizona.

In the matter of the estate of Joel D. Forbush. Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that R F. Lightburne. the administrator with the will annexed of the Estate of Joel D. Forbush, deceased, has rendered and presented for settlement, and filed in said court. his final account of his administration of said estate. together with his petition praying for distribu- tion of said estate and that Tuesday. the 30th day of November, 1909, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the courtroom of said court. at the court house in the city of Phoenix. in said Maricopa county. has been duly appointed by the said court. for the settlement of said ac- count and hearing said petition. at which time and place any person interested in said estate may ap- pear and file his exceptions in writ ing to the said account and said pe- tition and contest the same.
 Dated November 17th, 1909.
 JAMES NJ. GRAY. Clerk. Dy
 Deputy Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
Nice Homes for Little Money

Fiye-room frame house; very shady corner lot, east face, North Fourth St Churchill Addition. Price only Sl55O.
 New. pretty. six-room. modern plumbed bungalow, with four lots, Iii feet deep; corner lots: fruit. shrubbery alfalfa; fine for subdivision and the building of other cottages on tract. All for S3l50. If sold at once.
 Modern 5-room brick; corner. shade North Third St, Churchill Addition. Price. 5000
 Nice 5-room frame: modern plumbing fine shade; close in, on North Fifth Ave; east face; cement walks. Price. $2500.
 The prettiest and one of the finest finished modern. new, Evergreen. east face home. on North Second St. for s3cO0
 Seven-room house, in first-class shape. porches, vines. shade and fruit garden: barns, chicken yards; four lots, giving 200 feet frontage, well located North Side. Price. only $2650
 Neat iroom frame cottage, on loo frontage. near car line, North Side. shade Price. only $500.
 Nice frame cottage: corner lot: one block from car line. Price. 5000.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
HOME SCENERY FOR SCHOOLS
Movement to sanish Foreign Art For American Pastoral Pictures

Foreign pastoral scenes are to be superseded in the west. and especial | ly in school houses. by scenes of American farm life, if a movement now under way is carried out. It works of art deal with scenes in for eign lands. the wooden shoes of Hol- land being prominent, and a move ment is now under way to encourage art dealing with farm scenes in the United States. said to be the most beautiful in the world.
 All country school houses will be asked to take down the pictures of Dutch life and substitute pictures ot American country life. James Will son, secretary of agriculture, has or dered down all these pictures in his department and has given orders for the walls to remain bare until paint ings of American country life are brought out to take their place.
 The movement is meeting with the hearty accord of all art students. who say there is no reason for not work ing along American lines. as this country has abundant material for paintings far superior to, any to be found In the old world.
 Several such schemes nave been started in New York city. but they have fallen through because of the location. and the league promoters think the only way to succeed is to interest those living in the agricul- turaI communities.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
NAMES SPOOL FACTORIES.

One of the industries which deals with small things. yet which is one of the utmost importance to the country s commerce. is the manufacture and ex- port of spool wood This business is peculiar to the New England states. and is centered in Maine. Spool fac tories of this state are turning out s0O.- OOO. 900 spools annually. with a market value of nearly a million dollars. The best quality of timber is used for the manufacture of spools. White birch. which is used almost exclusively for this industry. reaches the factory in the form of bars from one-half to two and nine -sixteenths inches square, and from two and one-quarter to four feet long. These bars must be absolutely clear The birch is cut in winter and sawed in small portable mills. which operate near some railroad line, about two and one-third cords being required for one thousand feet of bars. After saving. the bars are piled criss-cross, in order to facilitate seasoning. and protected from the weather. are al- lowed to season until June. The spool bar mills in Maine turn out about 15,- O00.000 feet of bars during the year. and approximately the same amount of material is manufactured into spools in the state.
 The machines for making spools are complicated and require skilled men for their operation. The spools drop from the lathe at the rate of one per second, and must be perfectly uni form and true. The finished spools are marketed in this country. largely in Rhode Islands, Connecticut. New York and New Jersey. while the spool bars are largely exported to Greenock and Glasgow. Scotland. and to Hull and Fleetwood. England. Shipments to these points are made mostly from Bangor. as much as S000.000 feet hav- ing been sent from that port in a sea son.-Dixie Woodworker
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
High Class Lots for Fine Homes

loo feet fTonta"~ lots: cement walks; fine shade; North Second Ave. Price. s2lO0
 l00x235 feet North Second St. in central place. S1750.
 62 l2N245 feet, North Third St. Ever green. Price. SS00. for quick sale.
 75xi37 1-2 foot lot on North Central Ave. for S17O0.
 75xl37 l-2 feet facing Capitol grounds on West Adams St. for 5000.
 Corner lot. close in. on West Adams St. for only S650. Beautiful !5-foot lot. 235 feet deep with fruit. shade. fence. harms. on car line. Evergreen Price. $l5JO
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
specificatiOns.

specifications. ! A certified check in the amount of two thousand G.. 900. .00) dollars must accompany each bid The board of trustees hereby re- serves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Signed; GEORGE NJ. HALM.
 Chairman.
 EDWIN NJ. HANSON.
 Clerk
 DWIGHT B HEARB-- Trustees Special Road District Mum her One. Phoenix. Maricopa Coun- ty Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
Directory of Hints to Buyers of Home,
 Ranch or Lots

Lot 5ox14o. West Capitol Addition. Price. only $l75 close in. Price. only s425.
 Lot 50xl35. West Mckinley St. near Grand Ave. car line. Price. S225, on payments. shade. close in. in University Addition. Price. s250 each.
 Two 50-foot lots. well located. in Churchill Addition. s425 each. on pay ments.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
SPECIAL BARGAIN

in a modern city home, located on West Adams, near the Library. Consists of large Groom brick, with hallway. bath, screen room, cellar, outside kitchen or storage room, barn. nice shade. shrubbery and flowers; one lot 60Xl40 and one lot 50Nl4O feet. This is the best buy in a city home We have had this season and $ offered for a few days at the reduced price of $4250 Exclusive agents. Get busy, if interested.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
Snaps in Cheap, We'll Located Lots

900 feet facing car line and 1s3 1-2 feet on Moreland: big lots that can be cut into lots. Snap for $500; $500 cash will handle; balance monthly pay ments.
 Pretty corner lot. Portland and Tenth St. Brill car line: $300. on payments.
 Several pretty Highland Addition lots. near car line. each j0xl37 l-2 feet. Each s275. on payments.
 Nice 50-foot lots. close in. on East Washington St; s600 each; corners. $7O0 each.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
For Sale

Three room frame house with choice lot, 50x137Is. close in. price $4OO.
 Two choice building lots on East Washington street, close in. Price $500. s250. down.
 Ten acres adjoining city limits, good 5-room frame house. ceiled with hard wood lumber: 5 acres in culti- vation; fenced. Price s2500. 5000 down.
 Ten acres one and one-half miles from city limits. fenced on three sides. in good cultivation. Roads on two sides, a nice place for a home. Price S175 per acre. s700 down.
 We have ranches in 10. ,3, 15. 20. 40, 60. so. 102, l50. 160 acre tracts. Call and let us show you what we have. We will drive you around and give you time to see what you buy.
 We have houses in the city. Some as low as $500. with good terms. Call and see our list. We feel sure we can please you.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
DE ouiNcEY NOT IN IT

Teddy. after having a drink of plain it.
 Not very we'll" he replied. Tt tastes too much as though my foot had gone asleep in my mouth."- Success Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
Flagstaff Potatoes $50 per 100 pounds. Crump Hay & Grain Co.
AND YET ROllO DOESN'T UN
 OERSTAND

Father" said little Rollo, what is an iconoclast?"
 An iconoclast, my son. is usually d man who seeks to overthrow other peoples idols in the hope of seek ing recognition of his own works of art Washington Evening Star.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Souvenir book of Phoenix views: fourteen pictures handsomely colored; capitol. orange groves. ostrichcs: en- veloped ready to mail, 25c. Hole in the rock postcards. Hinckiey's Post office Store. Close Thanksgiving day at l 2. m.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Get your Sweet Apple Cider and Boiled Cider for your mince meat at MelcZer Bros. Co. Main 75
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Sweet Apple Cider 75c per gallon at Melczer Bros. Co. Main "a.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

New York Apple Cider 75c per gal lon at MelcZer Bros. Co. Main 75.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Flagstaff Potatoes $15O per 100 pounds. Crump Hay & Grain Ca.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Flagstaff Potatoes s150 per 10s pounds. Crump Hay & Grain Co.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Red apples $1.5O per box at the Crump Hay & Grain Co.
Arizona republican., 1909-11-26

Dr. Emmons, Optician, S6S North Fourth Avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
High Water

Considerable damage has been
done the past week by the high
water IN the Walnut, resulting
fom the excessive rains of the
week previous The wet Walnut
is said to have been worse than
ever known before. 1t inundat.
ed considerable corn, wheat, and
alfalfa, along the stream. some
of which was killed out. while
other aelds were not hurt much.
A meeting was to have been held
this week to take action towards
establishing a drainage district
which would take care of floods
in the future, but no attendance
materialized hence no action was
taken. Something should be
done in this direction, or to-
wards clearing out the stream,
so that thousands of dollars
worth of damage won't result
every time they have heavy
rains along the Walnut valley.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
Base Ball

The winning streak of the Mill
ers continued until Saturday.
Since then they have won one
game, but in every case except
one, the games were good ones.
Thursday of last week they de-
feated the Arkansas City Grays
by a score of four to get some,
Salm doing the twirling. On Fri
day kid" Maple sent the
sphere over the plate, winning an
other shut out game, 2 to 0. Then
on Saturday, just to show the
visitors that they were inclin-
ed to be courteous, they permitted
them to win by a score of 6 to
2. Mi5e pitched. He has since
been released and signed with
Mcpherson, winning his first
game for them Tuesday.
On Sunday Hutchinson's Salt
Packers came up for a series of
gaines, which had te:ter ne d.
seribed as q scrioas Ct games. fh
first two ''ti!-s were good on ..
I'm Sa'lsae .' lest by scre Of
u to /. ! chnee tote the score
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
brain Leaks

Regeneration works from the
heart outward.
Only mercenary souls will do
their Christmas shopping now. q,
If you are a real Christian. You
don't have to tell your neighbors
about it.
To make a mistake is not a
crime-it is the tangible evidence
of an effort to do something.
Some people even call it III
luck when they stumble the sec
ond time over the same obstac-
lie.
A whole lot of moral dyspep-
sia gets through the world under
the disguise of religious fervor.
We know a lot of people who
are always exhausting their en-
ergies in telling what they are
about to do.
The man who gives his own
business due attention seldom has
any time to attend to the busi-
ness of others.
Perhaps it is all for the best
that the world does not take
the college graduate quite as SER
iOusly as the graduate takes the
world.
What has become of those
good old people who spent so
much time discussing baptism
that they forgot to discuss broth
erly love?
We dare Wizard Burbank to
tackle the job of producing beans
peas and radishes that can out
grow ragweeds and sunflowers.
Wisdom is good with an in
heritance," says Solomon. Re-
minds us of the staunch patriots
who are always cheering for the
old flag-and an appropriation.
-Ex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
A Dozen Dont's

Don't tell your troubles; 9th.
er people have troubles of their
own.
Don't be a snitch. A snitch is
a man who will accept benefits
and refuse to help secure them.
Don't think that having a
good time" is all there is to
life.
Don't give advice that you are
unwilling to follow.
Don't forget that wasted mo,
ments mean lost hours.
Don't start anything you know
you can't finish. -.
Don't forget that the reason
you have only one mouth but
two ears is that you are supposed
to tell only half of what you hear
Don't think your moral yard
stick is the sole standard of NOR
ahty.
: Don't worry over things that
may never happen. ~s~"
Don't boast Of being self
made until after you have exam
ined thoroughly tine finished pro-
duct.
Don't boast of what You pos
seSs.. -..-"'-
Don't complain because you
haven't got what you want. =
Elk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
Graduating Exercises

The graduating exercises Of
the Barton County public schools
were held at the Congregational
church Friday evening June 1S
A large audience was in attend.
ance. In spite of the high water
and inclement weather, patrons
and friends of the schools from
all over the county were present,
which shows the deep interest
they have in the education of the
young people. The program was
as follows:
Class March. D.. Miss Hazel Clark
Violin Solo. -. Joseph Pizinger
Address. 49,. :. =.
=. Prof. Rhodes, Education
Presentation of Diplomas. -. a.
... ...... Edward Opie
There were 35 graduates.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
As The Twip Bends

Kendall had a SON who wa,
the pride of his heart. One da1
ne found one of his favorite cher
ry trees cut down.
Jack" he said, ibid Won Dr.
thati"
With quivering lip Jack re
piled: Father, 1 can't deceive
you; l did not cut the tree down
Billy Brown did it, but l boSef
the job"
Tears of joy sprang into tn,
fathers eyes. BLESS YOU. m,
boy" he said: BILLY will b,
president of the United States
but you will be chairman of th,
national committee" Success
Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
Obituary

Mrs Gertrude Sprinkler, one
OF the oldest residents of Ellin-
wood, passed away at her home
In that city on Wednesday even
ing, the 23rd, at eight O'Clock.
aged 80 years, l month and 16
days.
Deceased was the mother of
Mayor Joe Sprinkler of Ellin-
wood, Nick Sprinkler, one of the
leading merchants of that city.
Hubert Sprinkler, Henry Sprinkler
OF Rocky Ford, Colo, and sever
al other children who reside in
the east. Her husband preceded
her to the other shore by about
II yeaB. The family were among
the early settlers of Lakin town
ship, coming to this county from
Mendoza, Ills, where they locat.
ed when they emigrated from Gel
many. Mr.. Sprinkler during his
hfe followed the trade of a car
penter. Mrs. Sprinkler was one
OF those kindly Christian women
who have done much to make
the world better for their having
lived in it, and who have raised
their children to respect their
fellowmen and to be honest and
upright citizens. We remem-
Der her kindly manners towards
our set of boys when we were in
the set in the early days, and her
fnendy words of caution to her
own boys, as well as their play-
mates. She has gone to that re-
ward which she is justly entitled
10. /;
The funeral services will be
conducted from St, Joseph's Cath
ohc church Saturday morning
at nine o'clock. The bereaved
have the sympathy of
their scores of friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
In the Main Great Bend Has Played Bau Association Deserves Refer
Obituary

George T. Elliott was born il
Pepperell, Mass, April 16, 1S4o
and after a lingering illness O.
nearly five years, passed quiet
ly away at his home southwes
OF town at l 80 p. m. Saturday
June 18th, 1909.
In 1854 Mr.. Elliott with hi,
parents moved to Cattaranguo CO
N. Y. and from there to Erie Co.
ia. In 1859. In April 1870 hi
went to Boston, Mass, and enter
ed College, taking a business
course, after which he went in
to business there until April
1917, when he came to Great
Bend, Kansas. Here he was un
lted In marriage to Fidelia Edna
Oliver, June 18th, 1877. They
settled on a farm southwest Of
me city. In this neighborhood
with the exception of few month
ne has remained ever since.
Mr.. Elliott leaves to mourn his
loss his wife and only child, Miss
Minnie, and two sisters, Mrs. H
j. Smith. who resides in Great
Bend, and Mrs. G W. Hart who
lives south of town. To these,
whose. constant and unfailing care
and unwearied attentions have
sOothed and comforted him to the
end, many neighbors and FRIENDS
extend heartfelt sympathy.
lie was a man of temperate
habits, never using tobacco or
liquor in any form. He has al.
ways lived an honorable and up-
nght hfe and was beloved and
nlghiy'respected. by. AL, who knew
him.
During his illness Mr.. Elliott
showed great fOrtitude and pa
tlence, although an accident
had rendered him a cripple for
life. His readiness to submit alb.
sOlutelly to all requirements mad
hum an excellent patient, and
did much to pnOlong his life be.
yOnd all expectations and ID
continue an intelligent interest in
his business, and public matters.
He did not shrink from the eff
tort and the suffering of living.
CourageOusly he met all the weak
nesses and pain of his long ILL.,
ness. But he often spoke of his
desire to go when the time should
come.
He had learned the secret peace
IN resignation and obedience to
Gods will, and he died in the
hope Of the gospel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
The Amend Drawing

In the ring drawing contest
held at Drs. Amend Bros. office.
Mrs. Acuff drew the first prize
of a diamond ring, her number
being 2597.
The following names drew box
es of candy:
Mrs. W. E. Hayes, 63S.
N. P. Nelson, 4l2
Mrs. E. Putnam, 4l93.
Mrs. Walt Collier, 361S.
Tom Taylor, 942.
Mrs. Will Everett, 1880.
jam Gaunt, sos. I.., -.
N. P. Nelson, All. 80
E. B. Hart, 945.
Mrs. Will Everett, 4O7O,
Miss Edna Case, alSi, " :.
Henry Rube, e4ee, ~''l
II the winners will call at the
office Of Amend Bros, they win
receive their prizes. --~~sur,'
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25

.. Sixteen anxious gentlemen
were decorated with antlers by
the B. P. o. E. Monday evening.
AS usual when a large class is in
itiated, a banquet was served.
, It was decided that the-iodge go
ahead with the building Of their
home at once, and the amount
necessary to construct the build
ing was almost subscribed at
the banquet. A little more is
needed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-06-25
Lagergren-West

Will West and Miss Priscilla
Lagergre wnere married at Nc
Pherson, June 16 by Rev. Saff
ord of the Baptist chnrch The
bride is an estimable young lady
of Chase and is very well known
there. Mr.. West formerly liv
ed at Chase and Marion and fol
the last few months has beer
employed in this city.