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Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

A Broom frame. with city water. good shade. lot 37x150; $500 down and s10 per month will handle this. Price $500
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
United States Land Office,
Phoenix. Ariz., Sent. 24. 19O

Phoenix. Ariz., Sept. 24. 1909.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having being filed in this office by Robt M. Tafel. contestant, against Homestead entry. No. 5053, Serial 3095 made Sept. 12, 1904, for SwA, Township 3 N.. Range 3 E. G. & S. R. Meridian. by Joseph H. Piper. Contesttee, in which 1t is alleged that the said Joseph H. Piper has wholly abandoned said tract. that he has changed his residence therefrom for more than six months since making said entry, said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond, and offer evidence touching said ale gation at 10 o'clock a. m. on Nov 23. 1909. before Uunited States Land office in Phoenix, Arizona
 The said contestant having. in pro- per affidavit, filed Sept. 24. 1909. set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made. it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 CHAS. E. ARNOLD. Receiver
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

16O-acre stock ranch; private ditch: frame house; 80 acres in alfalfa and grain, balance in timber: about 200 head of cattle can be bought with place Located six miles west of Florence, Ariz- Good terms. Price per acre. $50.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25

16O acres in alfalfa, fenced, good house, we'll and wind mill; only eight miles northwest of Phoenix. A snap at s1S0 per acre.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Arizona and California Railway Company will be held at the office of this company. in the city of Prescott, Territory of Arizona, on Wednesday. the 17th day of November. 1909, at 12 o'clock noon of said day. for the pur- pose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing year. and for the transaction of such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting. Books for the transfer of stock win be closed November 3rd. remaining closed until December 3rd, 1909.
 Dated at Prescott, Arizona, this 16th day of October. 1909.
 (Signed) F. NJ. MURPHY,
 President. WALLACE FAIRBANK.
 Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1909-10-25
Does Not Get Older

She-Do you think women, as a rule. are tickle minded?
 He-Not necessarily. l have noticed that when a woman reaches certain age she sticks to it.-Philadelphia In- quirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
NORMAN 3. ReAM
Offers to Aid in Construction of Stretch
 of Highway.

Norman B. Ream the New York mil 1ionaire, who has a magnificent coun- try estate in Thompson. hass made a proposition to the selectmen of the town of Putnam in which he offers to share in the expense of building a stretch of improved highway from what is known as the Providence road. near the Windham county temporary home for children. tO the line Of the town of Thompson.
 It is understood that the stretch of road in question is about HOO feet in length, that the proposal is to con- struct the road of gravel, and that MT. Ream offers to contribute $500 of the total cost, which has been, estimated as between S1,200 and $1, ,569. MT. Rearn recently made a similar offer to the town of Thompson and the road is now under construction.
 The acceptance of Mir. Heanfs offer would mean a continuous strefsn of excellent highway between Putnam and Thompson
 The selectmen of Putnam have call ed special town meeting at the office of the city clerk for next Monday to accept or reject the proposition
 The meeting will also be called upon to consider the matter of selling fow- age rights on the meadows of the town farm, which is close to the Quine- baug river, across which the Danielson Cotton company is soon to build dam about three miles below this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
WILLIMANTIc
Members of Rogue Club rrsnarins for National Tournaxnent at Norwich.

"
 National Tournament at Norwich.
 The Willimantic Roque club is un- usually active this year The clubs court on tthe Spelfman property on the Brooklyn side, is one of the best in this pant of the country, finely ap- pointed in every detail.
 Daily impromptu matches are play ed afternoon and evening, and the electrically lighted court is a very popular rendezvous for the members and their friends.
 More class is being shown in. the play of number of the clubs star players than on previous occasions and several are developing into real experts.
 A quartette that any club will find hard to beat is Albert w. French, Ed ward White, A. D. Spellman and George Williams. Others who show commendable form are Rev. Louis M. FIocken and Dr. R. c. White.
 Among others of the clubs member ship to cause a few of the above ex- ports not little worry at times by the quality of their respective styles of play are Charles M. Thompson, Charles Smith, Albert Spellman, Charles H. Edmond, Dr. T.. R. Parker, Rev. w. s. Beard and Town Clerk Frank F. Fenton. who, although new acquisi- tiof to the club. has handily defeated George Williams one day last week,
 Much interest is taken in the prac- tice games in preparation for the club tournament that will in all probability be held early in August to permit the winners ample time to get in prime Form for the National associations
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
PUTNAM
Doomed eafsst to Send Arthur Lueisr to- Norwich Hospital = Norman B.
 Rsam's Offer to Improve Highway carpsntsrs Injured. by Fall.


 There was to have been a hearing in chambers at the superior court room in this city Tuesday, but In the ab- sence of Judge M. A. Shumway the matter was postponed. The hearing was in regard to reserving the case of John F. Carpenter, trustee, vsf Mary D. Perkins ct al. for the supreme court. Judge Bennett te Sit for First Term.
 The September term of the superior court comes in in this city on the first Tuesday of the month A short calen- dar session to arrange the business for the first week will be held on Friday, Aug. 27.. Judge Bennett will preside for the first time in this city. Personal Mention. Attorney Wallace s. Allis of Norwich and Prof. George E. Bears of New Haven were in Putnam Tuesday on a business trip.
 pr. E. L. Simpson and family are at the Jacobs cottage at Alexander lake for month.
 Another Clinic by pr. Sheppard. Dr. James E. Sheppard of New York, who Is spending the summer at Wood stock, held another clinic at the Day. Kimball hospital Monday. A score of patients from Putnam and surrounding towns were operated upon for the re moval of adenoids and tonsiIs. Some of the patients were adults. but the majority were children.
 Unclaimed Letters. Letters addressed as follows are un- claimed at the local postofiice: William Ffntz, Henry Goyette. Gus Svenson, Mrs. Judith Brennan.
 Congregational Outing to Lake Two big open cars were fully occu pied by the party that went from, this city on the annual outing and picnic of the Second Congregational church \ held at Webster lake Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
EQUIPMENTS INSTITUTE.
Over Two Hundred Attend First Day
 of Field Meeting at Storrs.

The Connecticut Poultrymen's as- sociation began it's annual field meet ing Tuesday afternoon at the Con- necticut agricultural college at Storrs and will be in session until this noon An interesting programme is being carried out.
 Prof. F. H. Stoneburn did much to as sist people attending to feel at home and directed parties how to reach the college upon their arrival in this city. More than 800 were in attendance when the exercises opened Tuesday afternoon, the largest attendance in the association's history. It was some thing of an undertaking to provide ac- commodations in the way of sleeping and eating places for the large num- Der.
 The meeting opened at o'clock with an address of welcome to the poultry men by President c. l.. Beach of the college, who cited the great possibili- ties in poultry raising when conforming to the most practical and scientific methods.
 George A. Cosgrove of Wilmington. president of the Connecticut Poultry mems association, responded.
 C. M Jarvis of Berlin spoke briefly. MT. Jarvis is a recently elected trus- tee of the college.
 Speaker from Dakota
 Prof. D. A. Brigham, who is prin- cipaI of an agricultural school in South Dakota, delivered the first address on Poultry Husbandry This was very in structive and entertaining.
 Brother Ligouri's Address. r Brother Ligouri of the Institut .Agri- cole de la Trappe, Quebec, delivered the other able address for the after noon on the subject Poultry Methods and Progress in. the Province of Que bec.. The speaker Is a monk of the Trappist order in Canada and has at tained highly satisfactory results in poultry raising. His address was giv- en close attention.
 Evening Session.
 In the evening at o'clock Miss Frances E. Wheeler, mistress of the Clovernook duck ranch, Chazy. N. Y, spoke on Poultry Keeping for Self Supporting Women.
 Dr. c. F. Hodge, the noted biologist of Clark college, gave an exceptionally fine lecture on the Domestication of Quail and Partridge. The results of his experiments proved very interest ing. The lecture was illustrated, add ing much to it's practical value.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
COLCHESTER
Films Badly Damaged by sseties- r Horssmsn Ride to Norwich on Way
 to Beach.

The elms in the borough are show ;nr inc ravaRes of the beetles. The trees are as brown as though struck by the blasts of winteE The beetles are. now coming off the limbs and are laying their eggs under the bark A number of citizens have put girdief of flypaper and other substances about the trees. catching thousand of bee ties as they come down.
 Manager c. H. Strong of the Inde- pendents is trying toNarrange game for Saturday with the second nine oi Moodus, a strong team that will give the locals hard rum
 Daniel W. Williams. Raymond Lew. is and George Baker rode to Norwich Monday on horseback From ther, they took the trolley to Ocean beacf for the day.
 Fred J. Brown of Exeter was in towr Monday.
 U Fl. Baldwin of New Haven wa, a caller in town Monday.
 Charles T. williams and Fred Will. loughby are in Salem this week. get ting in the hay crop on MT. Williams farm.
 Charles M. Reade of wallimantic wa. in town Monday. Abraham Agranoyitch left Tuesda, morning for two weeks stay in Jer. sey City with. relatives. Miss Emma Williams and brother O New York who are at their summer residence in Salem, were visitors il town Monday. Arthur Chapman took party {, New London Monday in his touring car
 George Smith and son of Holyoki are visiting Mr. Smiths parents ol Linwood avenue. Guy B. Clark of North Westcheste was the guest of flfriends in town Sun day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28

Norwich were sorry to learn of her fathers death on Mondey-
 Donald Bliss. Theodore Robinson and Herbert Whee10ck went to Milistone poinf Tuesday to camp for two weeks.
 Dennis Barnett leaves today for Portsmouth, R.sL, where he will be the guest of MT. and Mrs Hugh Ander- son.
 Misses Ella Mason and Lillie o'Con- nor Of Orange, N. J.. are visiting MISS May Connli in Lisbon.
 Mrs. Catherine Buckley of Buffalo, N. Y.. was a guest at Mir. and Mrs. John Hourigan's on Tuesday.
 Tuesday morning "a woman attempt ed to turn her team around in Dearn- lev & Clarke's store yard. when the horse overturned the team, tnrowing her ont. and then ran. across the road and fell on the sidewalk in front of Slater library. No one was injured The woman drove another horse nome.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
GUN CLUB
Making Arrangements for Clay Bird Tournament.

The Willimantic Gun club is perfect ing arrangements for clay bird tour nament to be held at the clubs grounds in this city on the 17th of August
 Each contestant will shoot 10 strings of 20 birds. A dozen or fifteen mer- ehandise prizes are to be offered by the local club
 The leading ammunition and gun manufacturers are to be represented by crack shots and many of the we'll known amateur shots from all over the state have. signified their intention to be present. including delegations from New Haven, Bridgeport. Hartford. New Britain, Meriden, Rockville, Nor wich, New London and of course the several local crack shots will be on hand.
 The committee in charge of arrange ments comprises H. l.. Edgarton and Fred A Sanderson.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
wILLIMANTlc CAMP GROUND.
improvement Society Active-Loeal in- terest in Bridgeport Marriage Tues-
 day-Recent Arrivals.

The Improvement society held a meeting in the Mantle house Monday at p. m. There was goodly number in attendance. The business of impor- tance concerned the second annual ba- zaar. Also the Saturday evening en- tertainments which are to be resumed this summer. Camp meeting and the league institute coming early in the month the time for activities is short.
 On Tuesday under the personal su- pervision of Mrs. R. H. White the ladies met in the Mantle house and tied com- fortables. while others gave the Bethel it's annual cleaning. At the recent lawn party given by the society more than S20 was realized.
 There has been an unusual amount of fresh paint on the grounds this sum- mer. Many cottages have had repairs of various kinds.
 New seats are being set in the audi torium.
 MT. and Mrs. AIR. Newell. Burgess Newell Miss Florence Davis, Miss Cora Harris spent Sunday at their cottage on Mystic avenue. They had as guests Dr. and Mrs. w. A. Bean of Rockville.
 Mrs W. B. Gardiner, MT. and Mrs. B.. B. Gardiner of New London, Mrs. Frank B. Rodman of New Bedford spent Sunday at the Pines.
 Mir. and Mrs Henry Wilde of New London were over Sunday guests of avenue
 Miss Annie Hall and Emily Conant of Willimantic have recently spent rsev- eral days in the grove.
 Mrs. John Cleveland and daughter. Miss Blanche, of Stafford Springs spent Sunday here.
 Miss F. M. Benton has returned to her home in Mt Vernon, N. r., for a few days. pr. Benton is spending some time here.
 MT. and Mrs. William Crandan of Norwich spent Sunday at their cottage On Wesley circle.
 William Grant of Providence is spending the week with his family on Wesly circle
 M. c. Grant and two daughters have gone to Springfield foy a few days.
 Mrs. B. o. MacIntire, Miss Margery MacIntire of Carlisle, Pa. are guests of Mrs. W. s. MacIntire Of Foster ave- nue.
 Mrs. Helen Sterry returned Saturday from a weeks visit to New London. While away she was the guest of friends at Oswegatchie and Golden Spur.
 Peter Macarthur and family of Jew ett City called on Thomas Wood of Simpson avenue on Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ethan Strong of Man. chester are at the Strong cottage on Wesly circle.
 Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Vinton of Gen. terville R. l., are at the Woodward cottage on Wesly. circle.
 Rev. Robert Dyson and family of Providence are at the Codding cottage on Foster avenue for the week
 Mrs. S. l.. Sumner recently enter tained Trusting circle of the Kings Daughters of Willfmantic.
 Mrs. Samuel Miller of Willimantic is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Warren Mill Ter of Cartwright avenue.
 MT. and Mrs George Buckland and Mrs. Benjamin Hills of East Hampton have opened their cottage for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. F. H. Bushnell of Nor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28

shore below New Haven for months stay
 l' Charles A. Gates was in Hartford Tuesday,
 Mrs. H. R. Chappell was a Hartford visitor Tuesday, BE Allen of Norwich vas in Will | limantic Tuesday, Miss Harriet M Taylor was d Hart ford visitor Tuesday. E. F. Casey and family passed the day at the shore Tuesday. Attorney William A. King was in Hartford on business Friday. Andrew M Litchfeld of Chaplin was l a Willimantic visitor Tuesday. Francis Shea returned Tuesday from a two weeks vacation spent in Boston. | Mir. and Mrs. Fred L. Swift and daughter have gone to New Haven for a visit.
 Hebron and Moodus of the Air Line league will play on Windham field, August C
 Mrs. Annie Fryer is at Fishers 1s- land, N. Y., with friends from Sag inaw, Mich. Miss Ethel Moseley and Mrs. George English are guests of friends at Re- we're Beach. Mass. Rev. James J. McGuane, assistant pastor at St Joseph's church, was a Hartford visitor Tuesday. MT. and Mrs. Arthur D. Chaffee and children have returned from a visit
 of several days in Chaffeevilie. Mrs. F. w Eastman of Meadowbrook farm. Windham. is visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. Lillian Huntington of East
 ford.
 Earl Blanchard of Westerly, R. l.,
 is spending a portion of his school va cation with his aunts,, Mrs. Emma Mott
 and Mrs. Sarah Fields. of Oak street. Mrs. William Ross, Miss CorneIia
 Bingham, Miss Helen Bowers and
 Raymond Jones of Chaplin are at Mrs.
 Ross summer home at Crescent beach, Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. who has
 been the efficient n1atron of the fn-
 firmary at Amherst college. has re- signed and is the guest of Col. and
 Mrs J. l.. Chaffee of this city. MT. and Mrs. w. L. Chamberlain ar
 rived Tuesday from Dayton, Ohio. and
 are to pass the remainder of the sum
 mer with Mrs. Chamberlain's parents,
 Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Summer, at Mans
 field Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
JEWETT CITY
Congregational Men's Club Elects Off, eers-c. E. Missionary Meeting General News


 At the, adjourned meeting of the Mems club of the Congregational church. held Monday evening, the fol- lowing officers were elected: President. Rev. W. H. Cane, D. D.; first vice pres ident. Walter Marshall; second vice president. George A. Haskell; secre- tary.- FEE Robinson; treasurer, J. A. Owen. Four committees were appoint ed, as follows: Membership Joseph Watt, Dr. G. H. Jennings, s. F. Brown; programme. E. F. Burieson. Y. S. Leon ard Charles Mckay; nomination, H. F. Paul. I,r. R. R. Agnew, F. Fl GiI- bert; service, Rev. W. H. Cane, John Watt, A. c. Burleson. Nine members were added, making membership of 36 The meeting adjourned until the second TueSday in September.
 Chinese Lady Served Tsa.f
 The last .meeting of the Congrega- tionaI Christian Endeavor society to be held for a month. was a missionary meeting held Monday evening. led by Mrs. c. W. Robinson A delightful feature of the service was a solo sung by Miss Beardw0od, who was accom- = panied by Mrs. R. l.. Frost At the close of the meeting the audience was invited to remain and meet a Chinese lady. A daintily arranged tea table was at one side of the room. where Mrs. William O. Soule. dressed in GUS tune. served orange toAay and fancy cakes.
 Salad Supper.
 Mrs. Charles F. Spicer was in charge of salad supper served in the Congregational vestry Tuesday even ing. under the auspices of the Ladies' society of the Congregational church.
 About the Borough.
 Miss Mabel Bennett is in Central Falls for visit.
 James BicknelI is very i'll at-fhs honis in Ashland.
 Amos Phillips and Alfred Brown are spending week at Fishers Island.
 Mrs. James Johnson returned Mon- day from a two weeks visit ia several places in Rhode Island.
 Friends of Miss Agnes Bowler ot
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
Steamer BLOCK ISLAND

June 1gtb. to Sept. 1sf, 1909. incIuxive.
 WEEKDAYS Leave Norwich s.20 a. m., New London $50 a. nn., Watch Hlll 10.55 a. m, due Block Island 1220 ?. m, RETURNING: Leave Block Island 2.15 p. m. Watch Enll 3.30 p. m, due New London 5 D. n., Norwich 6.l6 D. m
 SUNDAYS: Leave Norwich e.15 a. m., New London 10.40 a. n.. Watch Hili II. 70 a. m.. due Block Island 1 D. m.
 RETURNING: Leave Block Island PAS D. m. Watch Hill ( D. m. due New London 5.30 D. m., Norwich D. m. Shore Dinner. Houses and Bathing Reach near landings at Watch Hiil and Block Island.
 FARES: Excursion. From Norwich to Watch Hill-.s IS Watch Hill. Sundays. limited to
 day ..-..-...... ..-......- .9O Block Island, limited to day.. 100 Block Island. Sundays. knitted to White Beach ocean Beach).'
 weekdays and Sundays. tickets
 include trolley from New Lon
 don to Beach .........+......- .55
 For further information. party rates. apply at office of company near steam. boat landing. Norwich 1. M. GIichrist. Agent
 The New England Navigation Co.,. F. c. COLBY. A, c. P. A.. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
STAGING COLLAPSED.
Two Carpenters Thrown Fifteen Feet
 and Injured.

John Lapierre of Bullock street and Oliver Lucfer carpenters employed in constructing one of the new dwellings owned by Ernest M. Arnold on Grove street, were thrown distance of about fifteen feet to the ground by the break ing of a staging on which they were working Tuesday afternoon
 Both escaped without serious injury although Lapierre's leg was painfully injured. He was picked up by fellow workInen and later removed to his home.
 RemodeIing Whitnnore House.
 Work has begun at the Whftmore house on Elm street. recently pur- chased by Nazafre Pel0quin. and rapid progress will be made in transforming ,the property into suitable condition for occupancy for business purposes.
 Leon T. Wilson and Thomas F Ryan, town registrars. have arranged to meet fn the selectmen's room in Au- gust to register the legal voters who may apply for the privilege Sf voting in political caucuses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
HARRINGTON LIED.
Mad No Arrangement With Norwich
 Second Hand Dealer.

Everett Harrington, the boy who broke into the.A4exander house at Att tawaugan crossing, last week. now says that he had no agreement with 8 second hand dealer in furniture to buy the goods from him and that he went there without making any plans with anyone for the disposal of what eyer he might secure. Harrington is apparently not over strong mentally, and while he was telling his story in court there were a few that comment ed on his condition in this respect
 Personal Items
 Rev. Clarence H. Barber, pastor of the Westfield Congregational church, is away on his annual vacation and is spending this week with relatives in Collinsville. Next week MT. and Mrs. Barber have planned to spend the time in the Berkshire hills. .s
 Rev. L. l.. West, I.D., of Norwich will be. the speaker yAt the .Congrega- ti0nal church next Sunday.
 James c. Stewart of New Rochelle. N. Y., was in Dsnielson Tuesday.
 Mrs. w, D. Logee has been spend ing several days at Quonochontaug
 Miss Alice Bachman is at the nor nal school in Wfllinfantic for the summer course of instruction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
SENT TO NORWICH HOSPITAL. Arthur Lucier Had Threatened the
 Lives of Associates.

Arthur Lucier, 22. an inmate of the town farm, was ordered committed to .tfie Norwich hospital for the ins- ne after a hearing before Judge Edward G. Wright in the probate court Tues day Lucier had threatened the lives of other inmates at the town farm. He was taken to Norwich in charge of SeIectman Clarence E. Pierce.
 Lucier was injured in a Fourth of July accident at Kenyonvilie over year ago. when his face was filled with powder and his eyes injured by the unexpected discharge of a cannon.
 Since that time his mind has not been normal at all times and. cUnsid ering his threats and acts, 1t was deemed best to send him to the Nor wich institution
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
OBITUARY.
Mrs Olive L. Dean.

Mrs. Olive L. Dean, mother of Mrs. J. M. Tatem of this city, died Monday at her home in Eastford. She was a native of Union, was brought up in Woodstock, and spent the last years of her life in Eastford. She was the widow of Charles R. Dean, who died about a decade ago. Mrs. Dean had been i'll for some time. She was s5 years old and one of the best known residents of Woodstock and Eastford. Three children survive. Mrs. J. S. Mer- rick of Holyoke, Mass, Mrs Cyrus w. Potter of Woodstock. E. l.. Dean of Holyoke and Mrs. JAM. Tatem of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28

, meeting in. Norwich the third week in August. The local club is member of the
 National. organization. and win be rep- resented with delegate to the an- nual meeting. as well as by having a
 number Of. the best players contesting for champfonship hOnors
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-28
Housekeeping Goods

s1 by 90 inch Sheet, s7e. 42 inch Pillow Case, Sc. % 45 inch Pillow Case, He. Crochet Bed Spread. esc. Bed Blankets, pair 45c. 1s inch Diaper ten yards 45c, 4B inch Pillow Tubing, a yard 17c. sf inch Brown sheetine, yard soc 73c. A.
 4o Inch Brpwn Sheeting. yard 7c. Straw Ticking. yard &c.,. BIeached Cotton Crash. yard Be. ts.50 Mattress. s2ss s1.50 Bed Pillows. s1.1s .sc Straw Mating. yard 1sc. Galvanized Wash Tub, 55c.