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Williams news., 1909-11-20
w. J. BRYAN
 VISITS WILLIAMS

William Jennings Bryan, the great democratic leader, spoke at the opera house in this city Thurs day afternoon at 4 o'clock, when he delivered the "Prince of Peace" /" one his greatest of all his many subjects.
 Too bad his audience was not as large as it should have been, but, considering that the lecture was arranged within few hours notice the Ladies Aid Society under whose auspices Col. Bryan appeared, they done we'll. The time of the day was another serious drawback.
 Everybody who heard the great 'commoner" are praising him and admit that h. is one of the greatest orators in the world today.
 Col. Bryan arrived in this city on No. 1 from Albuquerque where he had delivered his famous subject, "The Price of Soul" on Wednes- day night. At the depot ne was met by Rev. D. Robert, Dr. Jeffries and D. A. Byrne, the local recep' ton committee. who escorted him to the Fray Marcos hotel where room No. Y was prepared for him and which he occupied while in the city. The room No. 17 has been occupied at various times by some of the worlds most noted men.
 Immediately upon his arrival Col. Bryan went into his room and took nap until 1 80 when he came down and took luncheon with Dr Jeffries in the hotel dining room After luncheon he spent some time in the Indian room, where he wal met by his admirers. democrats anc republicans alike.
 To THE NEWS representative Col Bryan stated: "I hope Arizona and New Mexico will be admitted into the union as two separate
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potatoes and eighty tons of hay and besides has enough left on the ranch for his own use until the next crop is due.
 "I know of no part of Arizona" i" said Francis, "not even the Salt River valley, that offers such in- ducements to the contemplating agri- culturist. The agricultural resourc- es of Coconino have been neglected in the past and attention only paid to lumbering. sheep, cattle and horse raising. With the opportni- ties for settlement of these rich lands advertised to the country, it is only few years at best when we'll cultivated farms will be found in all the glens and valleys of the great Coconino forest, now the largest tract of timber lands un- touched by the woodman's axe in the entire United States.
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Injured in a Runaway

A. w. Campbell, the delivery. man for the Babbitt- Poison Co.,, is confined to his home this week with a broken rib as a result of a away, which occurred Friday afternoon of last week while return ing from the slaughter house with load of beef.
 The neckyoke broke lose from the wagon tongue and the horses became unmanageable. The wagon struck a big pine tree and turned over throwing MT. Campbell on the ground breaking one of his right ribs. His two sisters were riding with him. the eldest one was buried under the load of beef and received slight bruises about her face and arms, while the youngest sister es- capped without scratch.
 MT. Campbell is recovering nice- ly and expects to be able to begin work in few days.
Williams news., 1909-11-20
NOTES ABOUT THE
 TERRITORIAL FAIR

Not much can be added to the report in last weeks NEWS regard ing the fair at Phoenix.
 With the exception of the ex- hibit of sheep the only other ex- hibit from Coconino county that was seen was half bushel of pota- toes from Matt. Black of Flagstaff.
 What do the people of this coun. ty think of a commissioner that could not arouse more interest than that2
 It is we'll known that Coconino county excels in the sheep indus try, and the man that carried off the most prizes was c. c. Hutchin- son, of Williams.
 The other exhibits were we'll filled. and we feel sure that if Co., conino county people had been aroused they could have carried off several prizes in the agricultural department.
 The one discordant feature of the whole fair was the "hoggishn ess" of the management in charging the people for seeing the frework 6. No one would have objected to them charging admission to the grand stand, but to be charged ,lo zee something which was suppo sed to be free was a little more than human nature could stand, and many were the words of condem- nation.
 This county was better repl @. sented by visitors than any other county in the territory. considering the population; this has been true at all the fairs. If some of the otb CT populous counties were not so lea l. ous of Maricopa county they wou Id send more people and make tn e fair what it really should be.
Williams news., 1909-11-20
DAY
 PROCLAMATION
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF
 THE GOVERNOR. = In grateful recognition of the Divine Providence, which has so abundantly blessed our Territory in granting our people health and prosperity during the year, and in inspiring us with glowing hope and confidence for the future, and in conformity with the proclamation of the President of the United States I designate and appoint Thursday, the twenty-ffth day of November, A. D. nineteen hundred and nine, as a day of Thanksgiving, and rec ommend that it be spent in accord with the original purpose and tra- ditional spirit of this distinctive American holiday, by the perform, ance of such religious and charita- ble duties as conscience may die tate, by such manifestation of good cheer and by such expressions of family and neighborly love as may to each person appear fitting and proper.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the Territory to be affixed.
 Done at the city of Phoenix, the SEAL Capital, this fifteenth day
 of November, nineteen
 hundred and nine. RICHARD E. SLOAN. By the Governor:
 GEO. U. YoUNG,
 Secretary of Arizona.
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w. w. Bass, who had been at tending the big fair in Phoenix, re turned to Williams Monday even- ing and left for his home at the Canyon Tuesday morning. Mir. Bass pronounced the fair a success in every department.
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The firm of Grove & Mccoy has been making extensive improve ments in the interior of their busi- ness block on Railroad avenue dur ing the past week.
Williams news., 1909-11-20

Mrs. Ed. Geddes has been spendi- r. ing the week in town visiting wit b friends and shopping.
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c. w. Ortt, the Postal telegraph man, was a business visitor at the county seat Wednesday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
NEW LUMBER YARD
IN THIS CITY
Ground Turned Yesterday on switzIer
Turner Tract.

The first work on the new lumber
yard which is to be erected bv Com
tractor W. F. Drew. and which will be
known as the Drew Lumber Yard. was
done yesterday on the location, which
is IN the northeast corner of the
Switzler- Turner forty-acre tract. The
Drews purchased the Turner tract
some time ago and recently closed a
deal for the Switzler twenty for a con-
sideration in the neighborhood Of $3.50
per acre.
The building, if erected according to
plans decided upon, will be 90 feet
front and $50 feet back, with ample
provisions for extensions, as the trade
demands The structure will front
north on the main road. Arrangements
have been made with the Phoenix and
Eastern road to run a switch through
the yards, which will be a great con-
venience to the lumber company. but
will work hardship on the transfer
men. The yard, for the time being.
will in all probability, pay considerable
attention to the wholesale trade and
gradually work from the yard uptown
TO that of the new location. The
eantaloupe and grape crates this year
viii be handled by the Drew yard. The
offices will also be arranged for in the
new building and everything planned
so that some time in the future. If the
business continues to grow the two
yards will be consolidated at the south
of town location
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
ARE GOING BACK HOME
But DISLIKE TO LEAVE

Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Decker of
Montrose. Penn, express themselves
as having spent the most delightful
winter of their life in Arizona where
they have been for the past four
months visiting their son Rev. E.
G. Decker and wife of Globe and Mr..
Decker's sister, Mrs. Niels Peterson,
Of this place.
They are so favorably impressed
with the valley that they regret very
much TO leave, and only business
ties take them back. Were it not
for this fact, they would no doubt
hang out their shingles in Tempe and
become permanent residents.
Mr., Decker thinks this a most
prosperous country and after visiting
the Roosevelt dam, predicts a great
future for the valley. The desert
has been a great attraction for him
and he has spent a goodly portion
of his time there with his gun and
has been one of the most successful
hunters Of the season. Mr.. and Mrs
Decker made many friends while
here who will regret their departure
and will join with Mr.. and Mrs
Peterson in hoping for their return
next winter They leave today and
will stop over few days at the
Grand Canyon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
DRAMATIC SOCIETY MAKES GOOD.

The dramatic company which is a
branch of the NJ. l. A again presented
the comedy What Happened to
Jones" at the Mesa opera house last
night to smaller but just as appreci-
alive audience as that of last Friday
night. Mrs. Cook, who plays under
the stage name of Leo Allen. in the
portrayal of Cissy. fits in like she was
made for the part. A considerable
amount of the success Of the perform
anee is due to her untiring efforts in
directing the putting on of the play
from the beginning. The characters
were all well taken. Al Spancer, who
had the part of the Indian last Friday
night, was called to New York, and
could not be present. However, r. A.
Chase, who recently toured southern
Arizona and New Mexico with the re-
mains of the old Burgess stock com
pany, was notified on Monday after
noon that he would be compelled to
take the part carried by Mr.. Spencer.
He acquitted himself admirably.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
NOTES OF NEWS

Its a pity the board of supervisors
can not spare days time and make
a tour OF the south side just at the
present time to form some idea of
the kind of roads the south side pub
lie has to contend with. To fully
their deplorable condition.
they have to be seen or better yet,
over.
The Episcopal Guild will meet with
Mrs. A. ]. Matthews tomorrow after
noon at three O'Clock. Members and
those interested are asked to come
prepared for work.
C. A Saylor and F. NJ. Jones joint
" celebrated their birthday anniver-
saries Monday at the Saylor home.
A large party of relatives of the two
families We're present and a most en-
joyable time was spent by all.
The Alpha society of the Normal
will present its play "Al Martins
Country Store" in the Normal audi
forum on Friday, the 18th of March.
NJ. o. ODell has accepted a posi-
tion with the Parry Goodwin COM
pany.
Carl Bucks baby girl is seriously
ill., threatened with an attack Of
pneumonia.
E. B. Lennox Of Australia is reg
Istered at the Casa Iona.
The Woodmen Circle will meet this
evening at the usual hour.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
DRUG FIRM CHANGE.

The stock, sundries and fixtures OF
Everybody's drugstore has passed into
the hands of DR.. Palmer. Jake Lauf-
fer. the retiring member of the firm
will leave in a short time for his cattle
ranges in the Sierra Anchas, where he
has hundreds of head of stock that
require his attention. Mr.. Lauffer has
spent lifetime in the cattle business.
over year ago he was attacked with
a form of paralysis, and came to Mesa
to receive medical attention. 1t was at
that time that he became interested
in the drugstore business with his
physician. DR. Palmer. The firm will
pay all bills and collect all outstanding
accounts.
In a few days the stock will be
moved to the new apartments in the
Chandler block. James Kirksey will
remain with the firm as pharmacist,
while Elise Jones, now of Barnett's
drugstore. will be retained to look af-
ter the books and collections A soda
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
Mr.. FONDA EXPLAINS.

Il. G. Fonda, the man who is reDort
ed TO have taken the claim on which
1t has later been discovered is the
probable location of the first station
out on the Roosevelt road. known as
Desert Wells. and the property of the
Shattuck-Nimmo Warehouse company.
states that when filing on the land he
did not have the least idea that it was
the location of the wells. He states
that when he went into the land office
ne asked for location on the Roose-
welt road, with as much frontage as
possible, from the fact that he expects
to build several cottages fronting the
road. He was advised that two eight
les in section "a had been taken. but
that by taking southeast l quarter of
section Is. which lies Immediately
north of section "a. that he would get
his mile frontage on the Roosevelt
road from the fact that the govern
ment, after leaving the Highland canal
at point four miles east of Mesa.
bears In a northeriy direction without
regard to section or half section lines.
George Morey located two eighties in
section "a, supposedly for the purpose
might not pass to other ownership.
However, whether the wells are on the
land taken up by Mr.. Morey or by that
taken up by Mr. Fonda, will not he
known until the tracts have been sur
veyed. Mr.. Fonda has a contract with
Mr. Shattuck to the effect that he has
all the water he can use at the actual
pumping cost, and is satisfied with the
arrangements. According to Mr.. Fon-
da, his one idea was to get close to
the wells for the purpose Of getting
water for domestic purposes; If he has
inadvertently landed on piece Of i'm
proved land with we'll which cannot
be moved to other tracts. he is not re-
sponsible, but must simply attribute it
to good luck. The point which Mr..
Fonda wishes explained is that he did
not jump the land. and that ne did not
take it with the least thought that It
was the location of the Shattuck-
Nimmo property
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
INTEREST UNDATED
IN REVIVAL SERVICES
new Faces Greet the Evangelist Each
evening at the Opera House,

Inc interest at the Union revival
IN the Opera house continues I'M
apated. Many new faces greet
evangelist Forman every night. The
singing alone is worth your while
You often pay for poorer entertain
ment. Miss Palmer rendered a
beautiful selection Monday night
which was highly appreciated. For
several evenings, Mr.. Forman has
given solos in connection with the
invitation with splendid effect
AFTERNOON service for all at 2:3O
today and children's service. led by
Mrs. Forman at 4. Send the children.
1t Will do them good. Song service
promptly at 7:30.
The subject last night was the
Incarnation" Text John 1:14. And
the wood was made flesh and dwelt
among u.s." The question of the in
carnation has been the battle ground
of more creeds than any other doc
trine. From the fact that no one
person can comprehend the entire
plan. In Jesus Christ is a world Of
thought, in His duty, in His incarna-
ton, His humanity, and so forth. and
no one person can understand all
You understand some OF His duty, |
understand some, but neither of US
know all. so with the incarnation
you know some, l know some, but
neither of us know 1t all, and We
are made to exclaim with Newton in
his search for knowledge, l feel like
a boy running, up and down the
beach Of the mighty ocean picking
up a pebble here and there, while
the mighty deep hes undiscovered
before me; God Is mystery What
is incarnation? Webster says it is
the taking of human body, or
clothing with flesh A mystery, YES,
but we must accept it. That watch
is a mystery, but you must accept
it. The forces in nature, gravity
and others are mysterious, but real
nevertheless. and the wood was
made flesh and dwell among u.s."
Explain If you can the moving
power of Jesus. 1t is a mystery, but
We must accept It. The infidel re-
jects II but 1t IS because of sin in
his life. Explain to me il you can.
the missionary forsakes home and
friends and goes to Africa, the
white mans burying ground, and
there lays down his life, or why he
goes TO China and there leaves his
bones 60 bleach on the desert. All,
it is the moving power Of the in
csrnate son of God. You fail TO
reach your ideal in life outside of
Jesus Christ. The followers of Mrs.
Eddy ever fail to reach their ideal.
The Unitarian never reaches his
ideal. Neither does the Universalist,
nor the Spiritualist. Only in the in
carnate son of God can we have
the ideal. Jesus makes the life over.
Explain the change OF the Soul OF
Larsus to Paul the Apostle, the
touch of the incarnate. We are what
We are by the grace Of God. All
hail the power of Jesus name. The
wood was made flesh and dwells
u.s.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
Mesa Department
s.rsS.f-ss~s-s-f-f-fs.f--'
WILL CARRY MAIL.

William Riggs. the baggage and
transfer man, has secured the con-
tract for carrying the mails from the
station to the post office, a position
which he will have as long as he con-
tinues to satisfy the government and
the government continues to satisfy
him. The only provision as to time is
that he give at least thirty days no
tice before seyering the contract. Phil
Nets, who has been carrying the mails
for a number of years. has been try
ing to give up the contract for some
time on account of his increased du-
ties as a result of the greater number
of transients who like to be hauled
back and forth from the train.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
.BASKET-BASEBALL
A DOUBLE HEADER
A Strong Attraction at the Norma
Saturday Afternoon.

Next Saturday the Normal team
meets the Indians on the Tempe
grounds. This. game is a very i'm
portant one in the cup series be-
cause the winning Of II by the Nor
NAL will put them well up in the
percentage column and they will be
practically sure of the cup. But II
the Indians win the game they viii
have an excellent chance TO win the
cup. They have detected the Phoe-
nix High school and with next Sat
urday's game and another game
from the Phoenix High school they
column.
The Indian team has been greatly
by Pierce, who is coach
ing that team. 1t is said that he is
the best batter in the league and
without doubt the best shortstop.
The Normal is not alarmed at the
strength of the Indian team, but
they are practicing harder than ever
and are determined to win the cup.
Preceding the baseball game there
will be a game of basketball between
the Indian girls and the Normal
girls The Normal girls have de-
feated the Indians once this season
and il they defeat them again this
time they will be the champions Of
the valley The basketball game will
start at 1870 and will be Immediate
Iy followed by the baseball game.
The price of admission TO both games
will be 35c.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10

with the growers. Mr.. Watson has
been here several days looking over
the situatio.- nd he is prepared to
make the Tempe growers an offer
that will certainly appeal to, them
after their experience the past few
seasons. What Mr.. Watson proposes
to do is to pay a., cash figure for
the melons delivered to him at the
Tempe platform This is exactly
what the growers have been wanting.
All contracts heretofore made have
been on a commission basis and to
say the least were very unsatisfac-
tory.
II the members wish to plant a
crop this year and make a deal
with Mr. Watson, they should at
tend the meeting this afternoon and
talk business.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
A ROOSEVELT TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry .SandoZ and
Andrew Dahlin returned yesterday
from a weeks trip to the Roosevelt
dam. They had a most pleasant out
ing totally devoid of unpleasant in
cidents. 1t was Mr.. Sandoz's first
trip to the dam site and he is more
than enthusiastic over the project.
He says splendid Roadway is being
made on the big dam and it is rap
idly assuming size and shape.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
NEWS NOTES.

Or. J. f. Drane and his guest. Geo.
Phillips, left for Roosevelt yesterday
morning via stage to take a look over
the construction work at the big dam.
H B. CLANCY. with the Phoenix re-
inforced concrete company, was a
Mesa business visitor yesterday in con-
nection with the Chandler building.
Roy Mccormick came in from the
government well -drilling rigs yester-
day. There is none of the wells COM
pleted in the Sacaton reservation. and
two completed in the vicinity of the
Chandler ranch, with a third being
drilled.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
1T SPEAKS YOUR WEIGHT

A new machine, that is one that
is new to Tempe, has been the center
of attraction at the Laird and Dimes
corner for the past two days. 1t
is a combination photograph and
weighing machine. The man who
desires to know his weight deposits
nickle as evidence of good faith.
steps on the scale and pushes the
button. His exact weight is prompt
ly announced in very audible tone
OF voice by the apparatus.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
STEREOPTIcON SA0W

Rev a. L. Hawley has decided to
give a stereopticon show at the NJ. E.
church ON Friday evening of this week.
Among other subjects, he will illus
trate "A Trip Around the World"
Battle Of Santiago" and How to
Make a Masop.' using upwards of l75
pictures.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
ENTERPRISING

Druggist Harmer has done a most
enterprising stunt Anticipating a
big demand for souvenir post cards
Of the new Union high school build
ing, he has .ecured a thousand in
advance. Just how this little feat
was accomplished is not made
known, but the fact remains that
cards can now be purchased bearing
an excellent picture of the building
exactly as it will appear when COM
pleted
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
MikadO 69S

Jack, by Giant Jr, dam Queen Of
Anderson. Mikado won grand cham
pionship at st. Louis Exposition in
his two-year-old form. 1914 hands
high and weighs 1900 lbs. Fee $1,000
for the season, in advance.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
LIBRARY LUNCH.

The Ladies' Library association will
serve lunch all day on st. Patrick's
day at the rooms. Veal and chicken
loaf. scolloped potatoes. bread. butter.
pickles, cake and coffee are some of
the things that will be served for
twenty-five cents.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10

fountain man will be employed to look
after that particular part of the trade.
DR.. Palmer's suite of offices will be
located in the Chandler block also, but
Will not be connected with the store
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-03-10
HESTER TAKEN To pHoFN,x

Frank Hester. the man who made
complaint to Marshal Peterson that he
was being pursued by horrible indie
scribable objects, has been taken in
charge by the sheriffs office and will
be placed in the asylum for safekeep-
ing