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The Arizona sentinel., 1909-12-02
Serial O2948 Notice for Publication
Department Of the Interior. U. s. Land Office at Phoenix Arizona

OtpaFbHlcuI Ol tue U. s. Land Ofice at Phoenix, Arizona
 Sept. sS. f9o9 Notice is hereby given that Fred Petcrkin of Sotnerton. Arizona, who, on Nov. 8. 1908. made Homestead Entry No. 4767. Serial O294S for the NwH. section 25, township 10. s. R. 25 w., c. & s. R. R. and Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final hve-yeHr proof. to estab- fish claim to the land above described, before Charles Fl, Utting, U. s. Commissioner, at his office in Yuma, Arizona, on the 9th day of Mo- vember, 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses. Johannes JohannSe n, Robert Fl. Theilmann. Nicholas Bosen and Charley E. Johnson all of Somerton, Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER sept 30. 1909. Register.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-12-02
Serial 03035 Yuma Project. 1St Form. Notice for Publication
Serial O3O35

Department Of the Interior, U. $. Land Onice at Phoenix, Arizona.
 October 6, 1909. Notice is hereby given that John B. Caruth. of Laguna, Yuma county, Arizona, who, on May 20. 1904, made Homestead Entry No. 1855. Serial 03035 for the Nw1l section g, Township g. South, Range 9 West, G. and S. R. Merid- ian. has filed notice of intention to make final five-year proof to establish claim to the land above described, before Charles H, Utting, U. $. Commissioner. at his office in Yuma, Arizo- na, on the 18th day of November, 1909. Claimant names aS witnesses: John McCarty. William Boyle. Harry Leon ard and Joseph B, Smarr, all of Laguns, Yuma county, Arizona.
 FRANK H. PARKER, Register. Oct l4 1909
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-12-02
Serial 01386 Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior, G- s. Land 0ssee at Phoenix, Arizona.

Department of the Interior, U- S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona. November 24, 1909. Notice fS hereby given tkat John G. Knox, father of 1heEaaS w. En0S- repBesentih2 the heirs Of Sa5l IRo11sS " KAex. deer ased. of Yuma. Arizona, who, on January aer ls B. made Homestead Application No S3sp Serial ef3s6. for lots and ID and S1i Se4 Section zgr TowTs- ship s. South, Range 22 west, G. & g. R. Meridian, hns filed notice of intention to make final fye-year proof to establish claim ot said heirs to the land above described, before Charles H. Utting, U. $. Commissioner, at his ofice in Yuma, Arizona, on the 4th day of January, 1910 Claimant names aS witnesses:
 George F. Caylor, William E.. Lynch, Tom Harris and William M. Irby, all Of Yuma, Ari- Zona.
 Frank H, Parker, Register.
 Nov 25-OQ
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-12-02

DO you WANT TO GO TO COLLBGE:- If so we can help you. We have already put hundreds through college by means of our plan. Write today for full information regarding our offer of a free scholarship in any school or col lage. Address Robert J. Sherlock, 293I East 22nd Street New York City,
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-12-02
Report of the Condit ion of The First National Bank of Yuma
No. 75yI

No. 750l At Yuma, in the Territory of Arizona,
 at the close of business Nov.
 Is, 1909.
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $132, 2,O5O 08 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. =. 1888 26 U. $. Bonds to se- 7a cure circulation. 12,510 % Premiums on U. s. Bonds and other Bonds. .... 451 24 Bonds, securities,e ,etc 35,5SS or Banking house, fur niture and fixtures S,9S7 e5 Due from Nat1 Banks not reserve agents 1883 g Due from State and Private Banks and Bankers, Trust Companies and Saw ings Banks. ....... 4,0sS 55 reserve agents. 44,4s9 ee Checks and other cash items. ........ 2SS 73 tionaI Banks......- 7,4oo % Fractional paper cur rency, nickels aud cents. z oZ Lawful Money Re- serve in Bank. viz: Specie - . $Il,772 notes. ...... 25,52O 37,292 % Redemption fund with U. s. Treasurer 6 per cent of circulation).. :. 625 50 Total .......... s2S6,S75 S2
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in s 50,000 % Surplus fund ..... 15,0O0 % Undivided Profits, less expenses and taxes paid. .......... 1915 B National Bank notes outstanding ..... 12,5IO % Due to other Nation al Ranks. | Individual Deposits subject to check. 199,677 47 Demand Certificates of Deposit. ...... 7l3 OZ Certified checks.... Letter of Credit. 1000 Total .......... S2S6,S75 g. Territory of Arizona, ss County of Yuma, I, Jennie Polhamus, tashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 JENNIE POLHAMUS,
 Cashier. Correct-Attest:
 E. c. Caruthers,
 J. w. Dorrington, Directors.
 John Gandolfo,
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-12-02

WANTED-Tntelligent man woman to take territory and appoint canvasscrs to sell orr water filters. Exclusive territory and nice, profitable work for the right party.-Senecs Filter Co., Seneca. Mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02
~ RIVERDALE ~
Xxx NEWS FROM A LIVELY TOWN. .-,-..

+. III. Rowland spent Sunday with
friends and relatives at Shepherd.
A party consisting of w. E. Swope
and son, Ward, VIII Allen, of Brock
enridge, and Benson Hodge, of
Breckenridge, hunted partridge last
week north of town.
You will find McCalls patterns at
Mrs M. +. Bradley's. They are best.
l604t3
The elrls' basket ball teams are
fourshing. The members meet twice
week in Houck's hall, where the
girls play the married women. Thus
far the girls have won most of the
games, but the married women are
nothing daunted The interest taken
in the game here has inspired some
Olmstead of that town is working for
the interests of basket ball.
Van Alstine Bros. are remodeling
the Morey building in which their
meat market is situated into a fine
new store building for their general
department store. Some three or four
weeks ago they purchased the dry
goods, boots and shoes, groceries, etc,
which X. f. Moblo & Company had
in stock. These, together with addi-
tional goods, will form the basis OF
their new department store. In en-
larging their business it became nee
/ essary to increase the working force,
and SO Mr.. Thos. Rogers, of Bay City,
is now connected with the firm, under
the new firm name of Van Alstine &
Company. The firm expect to carry
full and complete line of general
merchandise and at the same time
will continue to run their meat market
as usual. For the holidays an especi-
ally tempting line of both staples and
special holiday goods will be shown.
With their business already establish
ed as it is, and with the increased ia
cilities for supplying the wants of the
people of Riverdale and vicinity in
their new surroundings, the re-organ-
lied firm will undoubtedly receive
their full share OF trade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02
Long Lost Brother.

The Van Alstine brothers have
heard from brother whose where
abouts they have know nothing of
for thirty years. Some thirty years
ago the brother wandered off, hit the
river boats, roamed through the coun-
try and finally settled away out in
Idaho. There he became acquainted
with the parents of Mrs. DIR. Shaffer,
of Elm Hall. In some way he found
out that Mrs. Shafer lived in Elm
Hall, and he inquired if the Van Al
shines were still in Riverdale. This
led Mrs. Skaters folks to write her
that one of the Van Alstines was out
there and had inquired about his
brothers. Mrs. Shafer informed Mr..
Van Alstine of that fact and he inn
mediately wrote to his brother. Mr..
Van Alstine is now prosperous fruit
farmer i'll Idaho and says that he
likes the country very much.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02

J. G. Young and wife were in
Alma Friday.
BUY Jour holiday presents of owen
the Riverdale druggist. 4
A new coat of paint has beer put
on VIM. Owens house.
Will Strong of Alma, was in the city
on business Friday last
Miss May O'Connor, of Hemlock
visited friends last week.
Miss Nellie Valance has resigned
her position with the Hotel Miner.
Have you seen that line of candies and
nuts offered by Owen the druggist.
Henry Tucker visited his sister at
Edmore over Thanksgiving.
Leo. Going was home from the Mt
Pleasant Normal during Tha1ksgiv-
ing week.
Lee Houck's family and Mr.. John
Hall spent Thanksgiving with Dr.
c. b. Gardner.
c. +. Going's family partook of the
turkey with Mrs Claude Wylie, of FL
well.
Brushes, perfumes and a full line of
holiday gifts at Ovens, the Riverdale
druggist.
Mrs Chas. Green, who has been
very i'll, was reported somewhat bet
ter the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs w. +. Dunkle were in
Blanchard over Sunday, the 21st, Wis
ting Mr. Dunkle's daughter.
Bernice and Ivan Ferwilliger from
Clare, visited their cousins, Hazel and
Richard Chase, last week.
There was a nice deer with the
first coupon OF V. +. Johnson at
tached at the station Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Swope spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Swope's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. +. Rosey, OF
Breckenridge.
Miss Lucille Hodge, of Brecken.
ridge, is spending couple of weeks
with her friend, Miss Dorothy l.
Swope.
Gladys Capin and Iva Talon, who
are attending the normal school a,
Ithaca, spent their Thanksgiving va
cation at home.
Holiday books, bibles and hosts Of
Christmas gifts at OWENS the druggist ,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Lyon and son
Lyle, ate their Thanksgiving dinner
with Mrs. Lyons mother at Shep'
herd
Miss Ruth Henderson, of ST. Johns
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs
Whaley, returned to St. Johns the
first of the week.
Hubert f. Moblo was home from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02

Detroit to eat Thanksgiving dinner
at home He returned to Detroit
Thursday night.
Mr.. \. w. Struble and wife and
daughter, who has been attending the
University OF Michigan, enjoyed
Thanksgiving at the home of Mr.. f.
II. Rowland.
Thos. Rogers and family moved
from their former home in Bay City
last week. Mr.. Rogers is now con-
nected with the firm of Van Alstine
& Company.
Lily Hilsinger delightfully."- enter
tanned her young friends at a party
at her home week ago Wednesday
evening. Refreshments consisting of
a pot-luck supper were served.
Carrier Van Alstine started out Fri
day with big load as result of the
Thanksgiving holiday His route is
as rule much heavier than most of
the rural routes even at ordinary
times.
The work of the choral class in the
High School, conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Whaley, is progressing nicely.
Practice is held every week, and an
entertainment will be given some time
later. although there is nothing def
mite as yet
The entertainment given by the mu-
steal Hoyles was exceptionally good
In fact it is said that it was the best
entertainment given in Riverdale for
some time. The reader pleased es-
pecially, being called back several
times.
The exercises given in the High
School assembly room the Wednes-
day before Thanksgiving were very
good. They consisted of recitations
and songs by the members of the
high and grade schools Mr. Lyons
rendered a beautiful solo, The Two
Cities"
One day last week Sport" Bradley,
the valuable rabbit dog belonging to
the Bradley boys was found dead in
the dog kennel sport" was an old
dog, having lived twelve years. and Il
is thought that he died of old age.
He was a very good bird and rabbit
dog i'll his day and was in his delight
when out in the woods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02
Boys Athletic Club.

The young mems athletic club met
and perfected their organization a
week ago Tuesday evening in Houck' 5
hall. They decided to meet regularly
in this hall at eight o'clock Tuesday
and Friday nights. Officers were
elected as follows: President, W. E.
.Swope; secretary, II. A. Lyons; treas
urer, Jack Moblo. John G.. Young and
Harry Clark were elected on the exc
cutive committee. This committee
drew up a set of bylaws which have
been accepted by the association
The club plans to play basket ball in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02
Eats Thanksgiving Dinner in Elm
Hall

Tim Martin ate his Thanksgiving
dinner i'll Elm Hall. But it was not
Tins fault. Mr.. Martin has beer
over to see his father at Elm Hall and
expected to return to Alma. which he
claims as his home, Thursday morn
ing. But even the Pere Marquette
runs on schedule time once in a
while; this Tim learned TO his dis
comiture, for about ten o'clock
Thursday morning our hero might
have been seen busting up main street
for all he was worth, while the p. NJ
passenger pulled speedily out of the
station. Mr.. Martin decided to have
his Thanksgiving turkey with his
father.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02

the hall. Boxing gloves, a punch
ing bag, wrestling mats dumb bells,
Indian clubs, etc, will form a large
part OF the equipment OF the club.
Much interest is being shown. The
association fills a long-fet want in
Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-12-02

Flowers Of the Arctic.
There are 752 kinda Of flowers found
In the Arctic regions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09
is BADLY HANDLED
Manner in Which Cherry Relief
Funds Are Distributed Be-
ing Criticised.
RED TAPE HINDERs WORK
inexperienced People Said by Obi
cagoans, Who Investigate, to
Be I'm Charge.

Cherry, Ill, Dec. Criticism of the
fund for the aid OF the sufferers from
the mine disaster of Nov. Is is being
administered by the local Red Cross
relief commission was voiced yester-
day by Alderman Scully and Represen-
tatives Cermak of Chicago and w. J.
MCGUIRE of Kewanee.
Scully and Cermak, who are mem
bers of the relief committee of the
Chicago city council, came here to
investigate complaints that neglect
and favoritism have marked the distri-
button Of relief supplies.
They made a house to house visit
among the destitute families of the
dead miners, paying particular atten-
ton to the Slovenian people, who were
said to have been Disseminated
against in the matter of relief supplies.
Would Repeal Law.
They were accompanied on then
tour of inspection by Mcclure. who is
preparing to obtain the passage by the
legislature of bill to repeal the pres
ent fellow servant liability law, by
which the owners of the Cherry coal
mine are said to hope to avoid pay
ment of personal injury damages for
the loss of the lives of 80 miners.
All three men, at the conclusion of
their investigation, expressed the
opinion that the relief supplies are be-
ing distributed without proper order
or system and that many deserving
families do not get the supplies due
them
I'VE found also" said Cermak, that
none of the relief fund has been de-
voted TO the purchase of fresh meat
and vegetables, which are badly need
ed by the people l believe that the
pople who contributed that money
would like to see the sufferers receive
proper food and that the line should
not be drawn TOO close as to how much
food each family receives or when they
receive it"
at seems to me- said Scully, that
Mr.. BickneIl the national director OF
the Red Cross. should be here to at
tend to the relief work We find that
four of the seven members of the re-
lief commission are not In Cherry AMI
that the relief work is in the hands of
inexperienced people"
Commission Ignores Requests.
At the relief stores it was said by
the commissary that he had notified
the relief commission. that fresh meas
and vegetables, as well as coffee, tea.
sugar and other groceries, had ceased
to arrive at the store, but the commls-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09

you get to doing something, and have
an officer to show that you mean bust
ness, we will join the society and help
you
'Tt is easy enough to plant the flag
on the topmost tower after the ram
parts are carried. The trouble is to
find those who are ready to go first in
the breach.
Many Calls Received.
I'VE have many calls to render as.
sistance to the oppressed and helpless
of Gods creatures, but have not been
able to find yet an agent who would
SO our society, SO noble in principle,
but so little understood, suffers for
lack of financial assistance.
But there is a bright side to our
work. and that is the social side,
which has been conducted with pleas
ure and profit A few ladies, interest
ed as members, have met together oc-
casionally for sewing, while others
have entertained us with an appro-
pirate program, suitable to the occa-
sion, and those meetings have meant
Ju6 Ol AuOuSnI, anu pIauS
have been fostered for the upbuilding
of the work.
Nucleus of Food.
I'm the sales and coffees which we
have held as the result of the work of
our hands, we have the sum of nearly
one hundred dollars earned as a nue.
leus which we hope is the beginning
of substantial sum that will manifest
practical work of our anticipated
agent.
And so we go on with hope and
courage into the third year of our cru
SADIE against cruelty, fighting valiantly
each day the battle OF our helpless,
dumb creatures, marching bravely for
ward under our banner with its beau
tiful motto, They serve God well, who
serve His creatures
I'VE are not here to dream, or to
drift. We have great work to do, and
loads to lift Shun not the struggle.
TITS Gods gift Z"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09
INSTANT DEATH
FOR SWITCHMAN
Flying Pole Strikes j. A. Bender
Above Heart While on Duty
in Local Yards.
STALKING CARL DAD cINDERs
Fatality Occurs on Rock Island at
Thirty-eighth Street Late We'd
nesday Afternoon.

Josiah Arthur Bender, the well
known railroad switchman of this city,
was instantly killed yesterday after
noon at 4: so while stalking carload of
cinders on the Rock Island tracks at
Thirty-eighth street and Fifth avenue.
The crew of engine No. 95, which
consisted of Clarence H. Norton, en-
gineer; Alvin G. Fritz, fireman; ]. P.
Coomber, Charles A. Bauch and Mr..
Bender, switchmen, had taken a car
load of cfnders from the roundhouse at
Thirty-f1rst street to the ash pit at
Thirty-eighth street, and switched the
car onto track from track 6.
The car of cinders did not get quite
far enough to clear track 6, so Mr.. Ben
der took the switchpole to force the
car ahead a few feet. After doing this
he gave the engineer the slow signal
to back; but he had not gone far
enough, and the engine struck the
switchpole and broke it off.
HIT Above Heart.
The pole flew back and hit Mr.. Ben
der above the heart and fractured sew
eral ribs. He was instantly killed.
The crew of the engine notified Cor
oDer ]. F. Rose. who had the body re-
moved to the Knox undertaking par
lors, where an inquest was conducted
at o'clock last evening After hear
ing the testimony of the engine crew
and a brother of Mr.. Bender, verdict
was returned that Death was caused
by being struck by a broken switch
pole while stalking a carload of cindeTs
for the c., r. l. & p"
Leaves Wife and Children.
Mr.. Bender was a native of Rock Is
land, having been born here Aug. /,
1861. He was married TO Miss Mary
Sprague July Il. 1881. he was mem
Der of the local lodge knights of Mac
cabees, and of the lodge 1873, Switch
mems union He is survived by his
wife and two SONS, Silas and Joseph;
his father, w r. Bender: four sisters,
Mrs. J. e. Miller. Mrs. c. c. Wilson,
Mrs. w. a Giles and Mrs. Mary Han
ma, and three brothers. Louis, John and
Milton Bender, all of this city.
Sixteen Years with Road.
Mr. Bender had been an employee Of
the ROCK IISland road 10 years, Serv-
ing as fireman and switchman FoN
several years he was foreman OF
switch crew in the focal yards. He
was known as an efficient and trust
worthy employe. and was generally
beloved by his fellows. He was a
great lover of his home and devoted
to his family. His tragic taking of
will occasion sincere sorrow among
his working associates and acquaint-
ances in the city.
To BE Buried Saturday.
Funeral services viii be conducted 81
the home. $40 Forty-second street,
Saturday afternoon at o'clock by Rev.
F. e. Shut. pastor or Spencer Memoir
ial Methodist church, and interment
will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09
SOCIAL SUCCESS
IN HUMANE WORK
Mrs. Belle Jones Addresses the
State Convention at Spring
field Today.
+ WHAT HAS BEEN DONE HERE
\ Cause Is Carried on Without Aid OF
Regular Officer and Much Good
Is Accomplished.

Springfield, H., Dec. (Special.)-
The annual convention of the Illinois
| Humane society is in session here.
The convention was called to order at
$50 this morning by DR.. Hugh T.
! Morrison, Jr., president of the Spring
field Humane society The opening
: prayer was by Rev. F. W. Durham,
and the address of welcome by Roy R
| Reece. mayor OF the city.
Conducting a Humane Society from
a Social Standpoint and Without an
| Officer" was the subject of a paper
I read before the afternoon session by
Mrs. Belle Jones. president OF the la
dies auxiliary of the Rock Island
| County Humane society. Mrs. Jones
said:
"One of the vivid recollections of
my early childhood was learning to
sew on patchwork. The stitches were
so uneven and struggling that the re-
suit was anything but satisfactory in
rthe way of regularity.
! Often the thread knotted and broke,
! the unframed fingers grew weary. but
/, that quilt with all its imperfections
as the results of weak and persistent
/. efforts, and IN spite of all imperfect
stitches. has held firmly together.
Few to Help Dumb.
Our society, after weeks of antici-
| patton. was organized a little over two
years ago. Disbursement has some
! times been our unwelcome guest, but,
like the quilt Of our childhood's efforts,
our work holds together in spite of all
I, obstacles.
There are several charitable socie-
ties in the city of Rock Island that
! are we'll supported, for there are al
ways plenty of people to serve people,
but, alas. few TO serve dumb crea-
lures The fashionable philanthropist
centers about the human sufferers, and
every one of them is needed. but the
speeches. animal life. because ii Is
the most helpless form of life. deserves
to be ranked among the histories Of
which the world IS not worthy
Don't Understand Work.
The majority of people do not eeem
to understand humane work. but we
are making every effort possible to at
tract attention to its Importance, and
! arouse interest and enthusiasm.
when soliciting funds or member
ship to sustain and aid our cause. well
meaning people viii say, Well, when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09
City Chat
To THE EARLY SHOPPER.

Do your Christmas shopping early; do
it early, mother dear;
Do it ere the crowds are rushing and
the bargains disappear.
Just at present clerks are gracious,
and will gladly wait ON YOU
In a month you'll find stores crowd
ed so you hardly can get through.
would rise ere dawn is breaking and
I'd snatch a hasty bite,
Then I'd seek the shops and stay there
till they're all closed for the night.
And l wouldn't say mo. thank you
I'm just looatng for a friend"
But I'd blow myself as long as there
was something left to spend.
Do not wait three weeks or longer; 90
your shopping right away;
You'll be saved a lot of worry if you'll
start right in today.
There are bargains simply waiting for
your cash to pick them up,
All the way from gloves aud slippers
TO dainty poodle pup.
So, arise while It is early, while it's
early, mother. dear;
Snatch a bite and then start store
ward ere the bargains disappear.
Do your shopping with a fervor that is
something quite intense.
Until papa's roll is melted till it looks
like thirty cents!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-09
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS

sion had not furnished any of these
things for distribution.
The total of eatables now in the
storeroom is less than half a car load
and this consists of canned goods and
breakfast foods
Several more witnesses will be
heard tomorrow at the coroners In
quest and it is expected that an indefi.
mite adjournment will then be taken.
A verdict will not be rendered, it is
said, until the remaining bodies are
taken out OF the mine.