Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-28
NEWS BUDGET
 FROM STAFFORD

SAFF0RD, February 27.-F. A. Woodward, accompanied by Professor Prout, the mining expert, returned to Globe yesterday afternoon. M Cotis, Southern Pacific railroad man, is in town for the purpose of pur- chasing hay for the Southern Pacific railroad.
 Rev. and Mrs. c. Wardlaw and daugh- ! ter, Miss Jessie, and w. Rogers left yesterday for a two days hdnt and camp in the Graham foothills.
 The state organizer of the Good Tem- plars union is in town for the purpose of perfecting an organization. Il. ". Bishop is transacting business in Saiford today.
 At the meeting of the Rebekah lodge last evening, Mrs. T. s. Bunch. Mrs. c. r. Pearson and w. T. Francis were elected delegates to attend grand lodge, which meets in Tucson in April. II. Hartzlcr, the prosperous Artesia rancher, was in the city yesterday. Mrs. W. C. Raundey returned to her home in Globe yesterday after visit of several days to friends in Stafford. | Albino Mejia was an outgoing pas senger to his home in Globe yesterday. | II. Dial returned this morning from a business and pleasure trip to Globe. | Rev. Hines will fill the pulpit at the Methodist church south tomorrow morn ing in the absence of the pastor, Revl Crutchfeld. l Mrs. Joe Dial and little son, of Globe. arrived in Stafford this morning and will be the guests of Mrs. Henry Dial. I Mrs Charlan Eraastona uaa ou o,+ going passenger this morning At the meeting of the W. c. T. U. at the Baptist church yesterday aftdr- noon, an interesting program was rem dered. Miss Margaret Robinson read an original article on self control. Miss Blanch Birdno gave violin solo, Rev. Wardlaw gave vocal solo and talk upon "Tho Stride of Temperance !" Mrs. Clifford also favored the audience with . song. A committee of Mrs. E. J. Carlos, Mrs. Gertrude Anderson and Miss Westerman was appointed to meet with the justice of the peace, A. T. Colton, and see what could be done enforce tho anti-gambling law, which has been openly violated. 1 M. McSwain, who has been ill for the past three months, is now in Solomon vile under the treatment of Dr. Lacy and his condition is reported as very much improved.
 Mrs. l.. Miller was m outgoing pas. senger this morning.
 SAFFORD, February 27.--B. r. Thum returned this morning from a several days trip down the valley, where he has been assessing property. l. Mir. Johnson and family of Thatc her are recuperat.ng at the Hot Wells south of town.
 Mrs. Petar Andarson was a visitor to Solomonville today. | Mrs. C. F.. Hasse has accepted the | position of teacher at the San Jose school. The former teacher resigned on account of ill health and died enroute to his home in Texas. Mrs. Hasse will leave for San Jose, Sunday.
 Dr. J. N. Stratton was business wis, ;tor to Gulf 8 ranch Thursday
 Mrs. Lee of Artesia was business visitor in town today R. Maxey. who has been visiting friends in this city for several days, left this morning for his home in Dallas, Texas.
 Miss Lizzie Smith of Lone Star is i'll at her home.
 The Rebekah lodge held an interest ing meeting at the Masonic hall Friday evening.
 Miss Purdum, principal of tho public schools here, is preparing to present the Old Maids convention. Rehearsals are fairly under way and when the pretty girls from twelve to sixteen are seen over the footlights they will hardly be recognized in their tea drinking cos tunes.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mitt Simms of Solomon vile were visitors here today.