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Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
EASTERN JOBBERs
 GETTING ON THE GROUND
Anticipating the Effect of Panama
 Canal on Western Trade.

James w. LeSeur of the LeSeur- Gibbons Company returned Monday evening from a business trip to Los Angeles, where he has been for the past week selecting stock for the com ing spring and summer trade.
 MT LeSeur says that eastern man ufacturers and jobbers have been quick to note the immense impetus that will be given western trade through the completion of the water way across the Isthmus of Panama, and in consequence of this they are already establishing headquarters in the southern California city and prices are quoted f. O. b. Los Angeles. Car goes are shipped direct from New York and other commercial cities in the east to Colon, from there trans ferred across the Isthmus of Panama by rail. thence by steamer to Los An geles, which is to be made the dis tributing point for all southwestern territory.
 Tn this connection MT, LeSeur found many who saw in Yuma even a better port of entry, besides being several miles nearer the territory which will be affected by the lower rates. At present even with the in convenience which is encountered in making the transfer at Colon and Pan anna all bulky commodities, which can be used as ballast between canal ports and manufacturing points, can be de livered in Los Angeles at a cost far below the price which it costs tO bring them across the country by rail By purchasing all bulky commodities in large quantities, MT. LeSeur was enabled to take advantage of these new transportation rates.
 Another point that is in favor of cheap port of entry is that commercial men from eastern houses can bring a representative display of the lines they are handling. which, besides pos sessing many other advantages, estab fishes a purchasing market much nearer home.
 While away MT. LeSeur took occa- sion to visit all of the beach towns, besides taking many side trips. The downpOur of rain, which was almost incessant during practically all of the time he was there. made pleasure trips nearly out of the question. and his return home was hastened by this fact
 MT. LeSeur states that railway transportation has been seriously af fected as a consequence of the heavy rainfall, and that brigdes, culverts and. in some instances. miles of the right of way, have been washed out, and that all roads entering the state are employing large forces of men in or der to facilitate the running of trains.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
HAS LOCATED HOMESTEAD.

w. D. Webster has located a home stead about eight miles distant from the city and lying to the south. Mir. Webster has erected a cottage on his property and has moved out with his family and household effects. They are newcomers to this section, having been residents of Prescott and vicinity for some time past. but are much pleased with their new home, and MT. Webster has great faith in the future of the Salt river valley.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
WILL LEAVE TODAY FOR NORTH.

Mrs. A. W. Cornett, accompanied by her three young daughters, will leave tdoay for Everett, Wash, their former home. Mrs. Cornett, during her resi- dence here, conducted the dining room of the Mesa hotel. Both she and the Misses Cornett have made many friends during their sojourn here, who regret their departure. MT. Cornett peceded his family to Washington sev- eral weeks ago
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
A SABBATH SCHOOL SOCIAL,

On Friday evening a social will be given by the members of the Methodist Sabbath school. Recently a contest as to the greatest increase in scholars was entered into and those on the los ing side will entertain the winners. A generally good time is expected on this occasion.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
MASQUERADE ON 22ND.

The management of the Vance au ditorium announces that there will be a slight change in the arrangement of the dances. The masquerade will be given on the evening of Washington birthday, Monday. February 22, and the regular Saturday evening dance will take place as usual.
 The masquerade has proven quite popular. and special features will be provided for the one to be given next Monday night.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
LEAGUERS WILL ENTERTAIN.

On next Monday evening, February 22, the members of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church here will entertain at a social at the home of Mrs. G. L. Hutchinson on Center street. This being Wash ington's birthday the affair will prob ably partake of the nature of a CO., lonial party and everybody is expect ed to have a good time.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
BUILDING PORTABLE COTTAGES.

T. c. Fonda is just putting the fin ishing touches on a neat and commo- dious cottage for Manager A. Fraine of the local telephone company, which, when completed, will be moved to the latters homestead east of the city, and about seven miles distant. It is un- derstood that Mir. Fonda has made ar engagements with parties here to build several more of these portable cot tages.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
MERRY WIDOW" SOCIAL.

On the 12th of March the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will give a Merry Widow so- cial. Ladies are invited to wear their Merry Widow hats. A prize will be given to the wearer. of the largest and the smallest hat. A good program, games and refreshments will be the order of the evening. Admission 25c, children 15c. At Cosmopolitan hall.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
SAFE AND SINGLE.

Word has been received from F. W Griffin, who departed for Morenci about a week ago. He says: T shall arrive in Tempe on Thursday" The only surprise connected with this in formation is contained in the singular prOnoun
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
DELINQUENT FAXES.

Those who awoke this morning and found their taxes delinquent have no one to blame but themselves. Due mo- tification has been served by Collector Brown, personally, by mail, and through the press. There are some delinquencies that are due to no other cause than carelessness. Pay up promptly and assist the city officials in their effort to conduct the city's business on business principles.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS.

Dudley Lewis. who has been very i'll for the past two weeks at his ranch home, northeast of the city, is greatly improved and was able to be out for the first time on Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT

A reader writes the Republican want ing to know what is the tenure of civil service employees. There is no fixed term but the employment within the service is supposed to be for life. That is, there is no removal except for cause.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
HERE FROM GLOBE.

J. H. Daniel, former resident of this place, who has been teaching at Globe the past winter, has returned with his family to Tempe, and will re- main here permanently.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
INVITATIONS RECEIVED.

Invitations have been sent out by the board of education of the Mesa High school to. attend the dedication service on Monday, February P. It is expected that a good representation from Tempe will attend
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
GUESTS OF OLD FRIENDS.

Hugh Laird and family are enter taining Dr. and Mrs. Shreve of Troy, Ia. Mrs. Shreve is an old friend of MT. Laird and is on her first visit to this valley.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17

Ladies, if you wish to be in style you should wear white hat with a fancy band. They are chick and be- coming to the smart dresser. Get the idea by taking a peep at our window. Hyder Bros.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17

c. s. McWhistler, who has recently purchased a ranch west of Tempe, has a nice string of milk cows and desires a few good customers. Leave orders at Hammers Drug Store.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17
INTEREST IS SHOWN
 IN MEDAL CONTEST
A Demand Is Made for Another Pro
 gram.

That the w c. T. U. medal contests are bearing fruit and enlisting the brightest youngsters in the cause of temperance is evidenced by the inter- est shown in the local entertainments Some time ago a contest, in which score of young people participated, was given before a large audience here 4 demand has been made for another contest and the leaders of the w. c. T. |. have arranged to take advan- tage of the interest now at it's height and have offered other prizes for reel tatiOn and song. So large a number have entered that a division in the program is necessary, and both the first Friday and Saturday nights in March will be given over to these contests. Four silver medals will be awarded. The program for the first evening is as follows:
 Recitations by Homer CorbeIl, Grace Hudlow, Shirley Reilly, June Cum mings, Camela Martinez, Pearl Bow CTS, Mabel Quinn. Songs by Paula Valenzuela, Ruth Chase, Leo Buck, Gordon Goodwin.
 Program for Saturday evening:
 Recitations by Roy Richards, Anna Boston, Enid Alexander, Edna Bowers, Irene Allen, Vivian Mouer, Hazel Bos- ton. Piano-Nellie Still, lola Chase, Kathreen Scudder
Arizona republican., 1909-02-17

For Sale. cabbage plants J. E. Mo Clain.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
WAS MEANT FOR A SOLDIER
Incident of the Boyhood of RobIey D.. Evans Proves the Fact Be-
 yond Dispute.

"Robley Evans has been a splen- did fighter, one of our very best fighters in his time, and no wonder" "
 The speaker, an aged resident of Floyd county, Virginia, laughed.
 'Robley was born with military genius,' he said. "He showed mill tary genius from the cradle.
 q saw him one day in his child hood playing tin soldiers with an- other boy Each had toy cannon that shot rubber balls the size of marbles, and each had an army of about hundred tin soldiers. The battle was big gun affair. The boy who knocked over the most of his op. ponent's tin soldiers won.
 "Robley always won. His cannon balls would always destroy the op- posing army while his own forces would remain practically intact. Yet it seemed to me somehow, that Rob ley shot very little, if at all better. than the other boy"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
OVERTIME FOR BEES.

q have just shipped my bees to California; said beekeeper. My bees work overtime. No alternating for them.
 ''In the spring l send them down south. and they toll like blazcs among the southern flowers. In sum- mer 1 bring them here to the east, working them till the honeysucklc and the clover are quite gone. The autumn season finds them in Florida, where they make a peculiarly rich and aromatic honey from the Florida flowers. California gives them all they can do in the winter.
 Its splendid idea, isn't 1t, to keep ones bees in perpetual state of work? l got the idea from those hotel keepers of Europe who have winter hotels on the Riviera and summer hotels at Dinard or Trou- ville My travelling bees yield thrice as much honey as stay-at-home ones. Thank goodness, there are no labor unions among these insects"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
CHANGING THE SUBJECT.

She was being bored to death al the social affair by German profes sor from the university.
 Finally the professor observed tht languid interest evinced by th' young woman. q see, miss" saiC he, "that my remarks on the ancien Egyptians do not interest you"
 ooh, yes" protested the girl, wear fly. "Please go on."
 "No, now exclaimed the profes sor, kindly. q shall change th' subject. We will now consider tho ancient Greeks 7"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
TENNESSEE OR GEORGIA?

A southern congressman recently went into barber shop in a small Tennessee town to get haircut. The barber, after the usual flow of con- versation, completed the job and turning to his customer, asked:
 "Tennessee or Georgian"
 Somewhat mystifed by the singu- lar question, but determined not to show his ignorance, the congress man replied;
 Georgia"
 The barber then proceeded to brush his hair ''dry."-The Bohe- milan.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
MUCH COAL WASTED.

It has been shown by royal com mission that the present insufficient consumption of coal in Great Britain leads to a waste of from 40,000,000 to 6O,O0O,000 tons per annum. Thir- ty per cent. of the total British con- sumption of coal might be saved by employing the best known means for each purpose. ]
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01

G. c. Renfroe, who has been at tending the Normal School, left for his home at Rison this morn ing. He will not return to school.
 E. T. Reeves, cashier of the German National bank of Little Rock, and Joseph Sherrin are spending the day with l.. H. Pyle in this city.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Westerheld are today entertaining a party of guests from Atkins at a New Years dining. MT. and Mrs. R.. F. Cleveland and children, Mir. and Mrs. l.. A. Groom and J. H.. Weste.feld, IT,, came down from Atkins this morning to spend the day with Dr. and Mrs. Westerheld.
 LosT-A stick pin set with one ruby for a berry. Twenty-Five cents for its immediate return to this office. It.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
HE KNEW THE SEX.

The robber had just stumbled over a rubber plant and thrown it to the floor.
 Come" he hoarsely whispered to his pal, "let's get out of this as quick as we can"
 "What's tn matter with you?" growled the pal. ''There's nobody in de house but women."
 "Yes," said the other man, but l don't want to meet the woman that owns that rubber plant
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
NOT QUITE THE TOP.

q saw a fellow riding m a private car yesterday who once counted crossties over the same road while q tramp"
 'FYou don't tell mel This coun- try is wonderful for rapid rises Is the gentleman you refer to president of the road noww
 q should say not He has a job as porter in the private car of a division aunarintan9e=A"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
A RELIGIOUS MULE.

s|Dat mule," said the colored citi- zen, 'hez sho' got religion in i'm"
 "Think SOP"
 q know so. Ter my sartin knowl- edge he hez kicked six sinners cPar ter glory!"
 "But-you reckon dey got in?"
 "Dey had ter. Dey broke in. Wen dat mule hits you wid his heels you'd make daylight thoo' stone wall !"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
JUST THE PLACE.

'Is this a deaf and dumb asy- lum?"
 'It is."
 "I'd like to be admitted" "But you aren't deaf mute" q know it, but l want to go some place without disturbing the neigh bors."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
THE PHARISEE E.

"He's forever prating about what his conscience tells him. What does his conscience tell him, anyway"
 Apparently it usually tells him what awful sinners his neighbora are. ''-The Catholic Standard and Times.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01

Tyron, Jr.-I say, guard. I've been rol ped, left paper parcel contain. ing poems on that seat, and now it's gone,
 Conductor-Well, you can write 'em over again, cant you?
 Byron, Jr.-Yes; but there was a sandwich in the parcel, too
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
The Latest Local News

Walter Terry is in Little Rock today.
 Frank Stermer is in Little Rock today.
 A. c. Hovis of Guy is in the city today.
 Sam Sarason was in Little Rock yesterday.
 Walter Graddy of Beryl is in the city today.
 Theodore Smith was in Morril- ton yesterday.
 WANTED-Boarders, near State Normal. Phone Io6. tf Miss Helen Martin is visiting friends at Plumerville.
 Mrs. J. A. Erwin is the guest of Morrilton friends today.
 Read the New Years advertise ments in today's paper.
 J. D. Dunaway, IT,, is spending the day in Little Rock.
 Mrs. l.. s. Dunaway and child ren are visiting at Little Rock.
 w. R. Chrichlow left yesterday for Wynne to visit several days. Good wood for sale. SS-tt
 E. PREACHER. w. o. Lawrence has returned from a visit with relatives at Ward. Mrs. o. w. Harrison is the guest of Little Rock friends today. Mrs. H. H. Beekman of Gleason is the guest of Conway friends to- day.
 Bruce T. Bullion has been con- fined to his room several days with la grippe.
 John B. Erwin left last night for Little Rock where he has accepted position.
 MT. and Mrs. Reyburn Peay of Fayetteville are visiting relatives in this city.
 Miss Minnie Holderness of For dyce is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. c. J. Greene.
 Otis Moore entertained a num- of young friends last evening with a delightful watch party.
 MT. and Mrs. H. E. Cureton en- ertained a number of their friends yesterday dining.
 I. R. Piercey has accepted a po sition with w. M. Harrell x Co.,, beginning Monday.
 The Masonic lodge will hold regular meeting at their hall III this city tomorrow night.
 Mrs. A. l.. Thomas of Little Rock is here visiting the family of M. L. Higgins for week.
 B. E. Herring of Quitman was the first new subscriber to enroll his name on our book this year. A nice, new six room residence near Hendrix college for rent or sale. 85-tf A. M. LEDBETTER. Miss Lucille Drummond of Rus sellville is visiting the family of Rev. J. H. O Bryant ill this city. Miss Laura Anderson returned this morning from a visit with friends in Morrilton for several days.
 w. F. Matthews of Holland called yesterday afternoon and subscribed for The Log Cabin Democrat.
 Prof. M. F. Cox, former resi- dent of this county but now of Texark ana, is here visiting rela- tives and friends.
 Mrs. G. H. Burr entertained a number of friends yesterday with a dining in honor ot her guest, Miss Leah Herndon.
 WANTED: Transient or regular boarders. Convenient location, reasonable rates.
 2t MRS. ]. C. DODSoN. .My--and. Ms ". Q, Wood, wk9 have been visiting relatives in this city during the holidays, returned to their home at Cabot yesterday. Mir. and Mrs. D. l.. Paisley have returned to their home at Warren after a visit of several days with friends in this city. They former
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-01-01
The Nlrglnlan laugneu agaln.

HC TT STIIIdII IdUSTIVVI dSdIH.
 And, by jove, he didn't, eithern he said. ''He mad some kind oi paste on the bottom of his soldiers that glued them upright to the QnnrE,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02

There Nas weird attraction in the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
WASHINGTON COUNTY. RI.
H0PKlNT0N
Destruction of Nichols & Lansworthy Plant Decreases Valuation Nearly SS2,45O,

Several neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. A. Irene Mills Friday evening to watch the opening of a night blooming cereus bud. The full ly blossomed flower measured one foot from outside tip to tip
 A new organ was put in the Sev- enth day Baptist church last Friday for use in Bible school and prayer meetings.
 The Saturday evening prayer meet ing was omitted in the Seventh day Baptist church last week, as so many desired to attend the supper of the Loyal Workers at Rockville.
 Osmas Edwards was business caller in this village Monday after noon.
 Services were omitted in the First Day Baptist church Sunday afternoon on account of the weather.
 The book for the use of the collec- tor of taxes for 1909 has been com pleted and placed in the hands of the treasurer. The value of real estate for this year is $1.19O.SOO: personal property, $S90,200; bank stock held by non residents. $10,200; total, $1,- 592, 200. The decrease in valuation from last year is S2.450, mostly caused by the destruction by fire of the plant of Nichols & Langworthy Machine Co.
 The total amount of taxes to be col lected this year is $19,627.SS, after de-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02

to work for the Southern New Eng land Telephone company
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
CHESTNUT HILL.
Surprise Party for Jewett ColIins-
 Republican Nominations.

Young friends of Jewett Collins. to the number of twenty-five, gave him surprise party on Monday evening. MT. Collins is to leave today (Satur- day) for New Haven. where he is to enter the employ of the Southern New England Telephone company. His many friends regret his departure.
 Republican Caucus.
 At the republican caucus on Thurs day evening the following persons were put in nomination for the vari- ous offices:
 For selectmen: First, Samuel B. West; second, J. Lynde Porter; regis trar of voters Fred A. Hunt: town clerk and treasurer, Hubert P. Col lins; assessors, William C. Robinson, 3 years, James Witter. years, Will jam A. Collins, Jr.. year; board of relief, Fred A. Abell, Leloss J. Willis {; town school committee. William H. Bliss. William C. Robinson; grand ju- TOTS W. H. Kneeland, Charles Blake ly. William A. Collins, Jr; constables, Allison L. Brink, Eugene F. Hutchin- son, William A. Green: auditor, James P. Little; tree wardens, H. w. Por- ter; tax collector, A. A. Latham.
 It was voted to authorize the town committee to fill any vacancies that may occur on the ticket
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
HOLLAND COUNTY.
GURLEYVILLE
Special Services-Mrs. Martha Hanks
 Funeral

Rev. J. F. Robertson and Mrs. Rob- ertson, Miss Helen Pollard and broth CT attended the organ recital at the Methodist church in Willimantic or Wednesday evening.
 G. W. Levally has returned from Washington, R. l., where he attended the funreal of a relative
 Mrs. Cora Dimock Tucker, from Cha ptndale, is at her home at G. R. Dim- 1cks for a few weeks visit Mrs. Sarah Stoughton Hanks is the guest of relatives in Rockville and Manchester.
 The Misses Nichols, from Worcester who have been visiting at z. L. Smiths have returned home
 A special programme of music and readings was rendered at the M. E. church Sunday evening. John Wrand assisted the choir with his violin al both morning and evening services.
 Funeral of Mrs. Martha Hanks.
 The funeral of Mrs. Martha Hanks was held at her residence, on Hanks Hill. Monday. Rev. F. F. Sumner from Milford officiating, assisted by Rev. J. F. Robertson. Mrs. Hanks has been a valued member of the NJ. E. church here for many years and will be greatly missed by this community.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
USQUEPAUGH
Temperance Sunday-GoIden Wedding
 Celebration.

Temperance Sunday was observed at the church Sunday morning.
 ]. S. Lamond went to Providence last Thursday to attend his brothers funeral.
 Miss Sullivan Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Mary Mcconnell.
 The Richmond town officials and those hoping to be had an elaborate dinner at York's pond Sunday.
 Charles Fuller of Wyoming was a caller in this village Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Cooke observed their golden wedding Saturday after noon and evening. There were i02 present.
 Mrs. Saxer, who has been visiting at Mir. Cooke's. has returned home.
 Esther Bagley and Archie Kenyon are attending Wakefield High school.
 Helen Lamond, Annie Kenyon and Amos II. Kenyon are attending R. l. C. Miss Lamond and Mir. Kenyon are seniors, Miss Kenyon a junior
 Miss Eva Franklin is teaching tho district school here in the village.
 Gideon Palmer was at Hope ValleI Monday.
 The church had a peach supper on Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
HOWARD VALLEY

Miss Julia Mclaughlin of Brooklyn was the guest of Mrs. Henry Humes over Sunday.
 Mrs. Bertha Bates and daughter,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02

church at Usquepaug Thursday eve- ming.
 Miss Jenny Ennis. who has been visiting friends at Cliffmore. has re- turned to Shamrock.
 School began at Beaver River dis triet Monday with Miss Mabel Kirby of Westport. Mass, teacher.
 Mrs. w. J. Nichols and daughter, Florence of White Rock, spent Sum day with Mrs. Nichols brother, B. B. Moore and family.
 Miss Katie Perkins of Pawtucket is spending few days with Mrs. B. F. Moore.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
RICHMOND
Annual Outing of clark's Mills w. c. T. U. to the Beaeh-Peach Supper Served.

Clarks Mills w. c. T. r.. enjoyed an outing at Charlestown beach We'd nesday occupying the cottage of Je- rome Tucker. These outings have grown to be annual affairs. The par ty was conveyed in the barge Chafee, with Herbert Chaffee driver. The trip both to and from the beach was much enjoyed. At noon a luncheon was served to which all came with good appetites. The next meeting will be held Tuesday. October 5, at Ken yOn.
 A peach supper was served in the vestry of the Queens River Baptist
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-02
ARCADIA

John c. Lewis of Apponaug visited his homestead over Sunday.
 New guide boards have been erect in this town, Richmond, K. I.
 Several persons from this place at tended the auction held at William F.. Barber's. Woody Hill. Wednesday.
 The fall term Of school in the Lew is district is being taught by the same teacher, Mrs. F. II. Temt Of Pine Hill.
 Adeibert Strange and family who have been residents of this place for many years, moved to Pawtucket R. l.