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The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10
Notice fer Publication.
Department Of the Interior, [ s. Land ntiirn nt Phoenix ! ri-xn,1.n

April 16, 19Cs Notice is hereby given that Graves p. Jaa gers. of Yuma. Arizona. who on Jan. j. f& made Homestead *.ntry No. 4S2o (Serial N. 02S79)fOr the Nw]4 Section j5. 5.TOwnShiD9 9 Stnii h Range 2t West, C. aad $. 3. 2. and Meridian. has filed notice Of intention to maI0 final tive-year proof to establish claim 10 tt land above described. before Charles II IT. ting, Clerk of District Congt, at Yuma, Arizona on the 2l>t dssy of May. l9C9. Claimant names as witneSSeS Orlando ?. Card. Reuben " Moss. Lawrence w, Williams and John w. Fish Daugh, ali cl SomertOn, Arizona.
 Frank H. Parker, Register. April 22-O9
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10

DO YOC WANT TO 60 TO COLLEGE>- 1T s0 sFe car help yCu. We havc already pua Hundreds through college i,y means Of our plan. Write today for full information regarding ous CE-er Cf 8 free scholarship in any school or col l%ayc AdG7s:S~ Pn,Prt ' Sr7~'s-f, .' g: ;..;.,; 't.,5l, ~tt,,.f NtA 5 ,t5'z pi-y.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10
POSSIBILITIES OF YUAA
 RE6IOH ljsFATH0MED The Soil Simply hiarveicaS in lis
 Pr0diCtiyeHeSS And the Climate is iHtexiCatiReEy
 SalabriasS
BY GioORGE Y BURTON, ln los Angeles Times.

Il Is very far from standardization slsAcp three little open boats uader the GsG cf ssloasta first touched the waters Of tiIe western ilenal- sphere and revealed The new world te tac eyes of Europeans. lt Is only l(ttlc ever Q century since the United States of America sf.rang 50 to speak, like F1alias Afhcne from the brain eF love, a completely arssed ad- Liitiou to tho family Of nations. It fs but little -ver half century since California be- came a part ofthese United States Of America, and less than generation since the settle
 pent of the Great Southwest began.
 In all the l25 years siGee inc Republic w9s founded, also in the half century since Cali fornia hccaU:e one of the States of the Union. and during every year Of the last thirty. a re- alizaJiou Of the vast riches of the American continent of the territory of the United States and Of this Great Southwest has been :aore and more astonishing 10 the minds Of men. One would suppose that by today we knew pretty thoroughly what the undevelop- cd resources of inc Great SouthrcSt might reasonably l.e expected to become. We have Aot reached the depths Of this creat ocean of wealth with our plREahaet line yet.
 In & residence Of forty years on the Coast the wriier thought lie knew a little about what there is on the Coast, and most of these years have been spent in and around s.1s Angeles. hs naturally had a little con eeif that he was pretty weA acquainted with She Grept Southwest. Last week a trip b the Colorado FarcT bottoEss. below funia msdS AIm feel as a tenGeTfoot who had coISe Fn 9a shc last trzin New to him, TaiS won n9eSfSl segton and TeS lsoSsibilftses aEe pretty well zno.n to g great lA2ny Fe;stserr; of The Tfsaes By the ssGF5cs lsSsblished, ii Ifot bS- tke de na0D seratfen ssf tlSeir Owa eyes.
 YzlnS lies ca the map just twelve nI5Ies srom wh<ers the government Is putting in the great Laguna dam, at the confluence of the tiila and Colorado Rivers. 1t is twelve miles from Yuma down the river to the Mexican boundry liae on the Arizona side of the river Al one pCiIat. just below Yuma. the interna- tienai boundry line runs up along the river which there takes a westerly trend and from Yuma to Mexico is only a few miles.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10

WANTEp-SUCCESS MAGAZINE requires the services of a man i.I TdEna to look after CxD;r ing subscriptions and to secure Eew business by I1eAuSa CT special methods unusually effective position permanent prefer OGc Tith expert caer, but weuid consider any applicant with good natural qualifications: salary sl.J0 per day. with commission option Address. with references. R. C. Peacock. Boon a02, Success -Ia-aziac Bldg, New York.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10
ONCE A MIGHTY STREAM.

Ages ago when the mountain ranges Of Arizona and California lowered toward the stars, al least twice as high as they do now, rains were very freduent and came down in Sorrcntial volumes ali along these mountain ridges. The Colorado River in these past ages was a mighty stream, sweeping down debris in tons every second of it's flow. The Cobra do sink was at that time a great inland sea, which spread oxer the country on both sides er where the river now runs. As the erosion sf winds and storms, landslidcS and glaciers wore down the mountain ridges year by year. the great river carried down a vast amount ef silt, erosion from the rocks full of phos. pilates, times and dIsintergrated granites, as well as inc vegetation along its banks: and this was all deposited in what are now the sinks of the ColOTsbdo.
 AS the mountain tops wsTe worn down. the Pains became less frequent and iess in volume but tiic eroSios Of rocks and Tavec bzSsS. 4ae hrecs and vegetable mould torn trsn 9Ae banks still came down and Sgstlcd nl%o t}rc bottom of tlie great inland lspke. This geoxiral process went on from age t0 sssc to our tine, ls.avirg the Colorado at Yuma t Strci,n& about hnlra mile wiG-- ,lbl being at tEe present lime about twenty feet Gcep il the deepest portion.
 IL is not necessary to remind Californians that the Spanish missionaries and explorers called this river the Colorado because Of the rcddiSb color Of it's waters. It is the Colorado up in the Grand Canyon in Arizona and down past Thc Needles. But at this time Of the year. after passing the mo''th Of the Gila, instead Of the red river it becomes the brown nivcr. It actually looks today as if ten per cent of its flow was silt and only ninety per cent water.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10
". D. HALLADAY, (Seab} l. E. JAHRAUS, (SealE ROBERT M. SIMON (SeaD
Territory or Arizona,
 

OUUHIy UI J uIlld, SS
 Before me, Ii. Wupperman. a Notary Public in and for the County of Yuma, Territory of Arizona, on this day person. ally appeared, w. T.. Halladav and E. E. Jahraus, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the fore going instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purpose and consideration there in eX- pressed.
 Given under my hand and seal of office this 11th day of March. A. D., 1909. (SeGlJ H. WUPPERMAN,
 Notary T5tbic
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10
My Commission expires Decent 
State of California.

NDUHJy OI OTdNSe. SS.
 Before me. J. G. Quick. a notary public in and for the county of Orange, state of California. on this day personally appear ed Robt. Nj. simon, known to me to he the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acIznOwl- edged to me that he executed the same for the purpose and consideration there in expressed.
 Given under my hand and seal of Of flee, this 9th day 0. -Aarch, \. D., 1909.
 Fly commission expires April 2Oth 1909.
 (SeaH J c. OT-ICK
 Notary Public in and for tie County of Orange; State of California.
The Arizona sentinel., 1909-06-10
KCHIEs OF SOIL woNDERFUL

But the object or this story is to call atten- tion once more, and for perhaps the thou stnGth time to tiic riches Of the soil along the Colorado on both sides, incident to the depostidg of this mass Of debris during all the past ages. Going through the country sn the Arizona side Of the river for several lylilcs below Yuma, ono encounters the same fvpe Of country and soil that k found in the Fmperial Valley country around Brawlcy, CaleXico and other points west Of the river The fertility of the black prairie soils of Hi aois has a. .onished people engaged ip agri- culture for nearly one hundred years. The fertility Of She valleys CT the Nile has been a ssla;tcr of history for at least 6GG0 years Those who are familinr with Illinois prairie snil, snd those wlo know what lhe valley of the Nile is for agriculture. khow that this lower Colorado kivcp region surpaSscS both Of them.
 Jf yeu ask farmer along this stretch Of wogu1Ty if the soil is six fcrt, his eyes will 7l'.n v'itls astoniShmcnt ai your ignorance. Se will teil you no one knows whether if is @ feet. 6cp or 6.fp1 feet deep. It is practically " gi13s-s1 bottom. IL is sO thoroughly well a,iXcd with sand disntcGratcd granite and oi aer rpslzs that it never breaks. IL is as ,,aSify worked as a heap of ashes, and re- sEpo.E&S to csiiivation in a way that is mar zcio1s<.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
INDEPENDENCE.

w. A. Messner was Salem visitor
Thursday.
Miss Martin, OF Portland, is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Homer Hill.
Miss Opal McDevitt went to Port
land, Monday, for a weeks visit.
E. G. Baker, of Oregon City, is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A.
Baker.
Miss Ruby Earhart was guest Of
Miss Gladys Wilson In Dallas over
Sunday.
Mrs. o. M. johnson, Of Salem, WIS.,
tied relatives in Independence the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Henkle, Of Cor
wallis, visited relatives in Indepen-
dence this week.
Harry Wagner, of Portland, visited
at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. r..
Allin, this week.
A most enjoyable party was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. George Reuf, Satur-
day evening, at their home south OF
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. l.. Fitchard enter
tained the "Owls" at their home We'd
nesday evening. The evening was
most pleasantly spent in playing
whist, after which dainty luncheon
was served.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
BALLSTON.

Charley Ottinger was a Portland
visitor Saturday.
Palmer Stephens was a Portland
visitor Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Berthe Ross, of Witch Hazel, is
visiting friends and relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Berry, Of Port
land, have been visiting relatives here.
Miss Ida Anderson, who has been
attending business college in Port
land, has returned home.
Miss O'Donnell, our intermediate
teacher, visited her parents In Port
land, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dorton, Of
Falls City, are visiting at the homes
Of Mr.. Dorton's brothers, Charley and
Ed.
Richard Clan6eld and Miss Eliza
beth Ross we're united in marriage at
the home Of Justice Of the Peace o. E.
Focht, Wednesday, January 20, Mr..
Focht officiating. After a sumptuous
dinner they we're driven to Sheridan
Junction where they took the after
noon train for a few days visit In
Portland and with her parents 10
Witch Hazel. Mr.. and Mrs. Clan
field have the hest wishes OF their
many friends in this vicinity.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
PEDEE.

Arthur Dyer has returned to Black
Rock.
Jesse Yost was business visitor to
Kings Valley last week.
Miss Mary Romeo is home from
Black Rock for short visit.
Mr.. Wilt and family visited at the
home of P. o. Burbank last week.
Miss Eva Womer has been visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Troy Turner.
Levi Burbank has returned to
Black Rock after a short visit here.
Gus Burbank visited at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Arm old last week.
The Rev. j. L. Burns preached at
Ronco's mill last Sunday afternoon.
Jesse Yost and family visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. P. o. Burbank, recently.
The Cherry Hill school has just
closed successful three months term.
Miss Maggie Kemp was the teacher.
The social dance given at Pedee, Sat
urday, was most enjoyable event
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
working for his nephew for several

working for his nephew for several
months.
The dam at Mill broke during the
heavy rains last week and caused a
small flood down the creek.
Marcus Cooper returned the last OF
the week from Eastern Washington,
where he has been visiting his
brother.
S. R. Skeels made a trip out from
his homestead the last of the week,
He had hard trip for there was as
much as two feet of snow in places.
The settlers have not suffered any
though some OF them may run out OF
provisions if winter con tinues.
A large number of people attended
the social given at the home of A. E..
Seymour, Friday evening. A pro-
gram, consisting of music and read
ings was given, games were played,
refreshments served and a general
good time enjoyed by all. $500 was
raised which will be used to get cur
rent literature for the reading room
Legal blanks for sale at this office
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
Jubilee Singers Coming.

The famous Williams Jubilee
Singers will appear in Dallas, Satur-
day, March I3. under the auspices Of
the Dallas Public School. They have
appeared in Dallas a number Of times
during previous annual tours OF the
Pacific Coast and always give excel
ententertainments to large and appre-
ciative audiences. The Williams
Jubilee Singers should not be confused
with the Tennessee Singers, who were
billed to appear in Dallas last Fall,
but failed to I'LL their date without CIV
ing any notice Of the change in their
route. Principal r. r. hiq Is certain
however, that the company he has
now engaged will make good and
hopes for a large attendance. The
proceeds will be used for the purchase
OF a new flag for the schoolhouse. The
old flag has been In constant service
for nearly a score Of years and is
completely worn out
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
CORRESPONDENCE
MONMOUTH.

The Monmouth creamery is running
on full time.
r. A. Riggs has temporarily closed
his moving picture show.
D. W. Cummins. of Newberg, was
Monmouth visitor Saturday.
John Grounds, of Luckiamute, was
visitor in Monmouth, Tuesday.
Mrs. Dewitt and daughter, Mrs. 1. G..
Singleton, were Portland visitors Fri
day.
Mrs I. G. Sin gleton, Of Falls City,
visited her mother, Mrs. Dewitt, last
week.
Grandma WestfaI is very ill and
gravy felrs are entertain ed for her
recovery.
G. Fl. Newman aud I. j. Petit are
employed in fitting up the Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29

and large crowd of dancers was
present.
Work in this vicinity has been very
seriously hampered during the past
three weeks on account OF the unfav
orable weather.
The funeral of Mrs. May West was
held Friday, January Is, and the
remains were buried in the Montgom-
cry cemetery. Mrs. West was born
and raised in this vicinity and her
untimely death will be sincerely
mourned by all Of her many friends.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29

Mr.. Chamberlain, the local butcher,
killed a hog Monday that weighed 400
pounds when dressed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Taylor, of Cor
wallis, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Westfall, Monday and Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bowman, OF
Echo. Eastern Oregon, were business
visitors in Monmouth this week.
Three Of the Powell brothers have
set out 30 acres of walnuts and will
go into the business quite extensively.
Rev. and Mrs. F. NJ. Fisher, of JEFF
rerson, are assisting in the meetings
held in the Evangelical church in this
city.
The people of this city are feeling
considerable anxiety as to the out
come of the Normal School controversy
in the Legislature.
Isaac Derrick, Of E1dyvilIe, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Halleck,
Friday Mr.. Derrick was on his way
to Falls City, where he will be en-
ployed in future.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
ATTEMPT BANK ROBBERY
Cracksmen Shoot Safe in Amity But
Are Frightened Away Without
Obtaining Booty.

The bank of Amity was entered by
cracksmen Tuesday night and but for
the fact that Archie Massey and G..
Kinman were watching at the death
bed Of J. Wright, well-known farmer
of Yamhlll county, the robbers would
probably have carried through their
work successfully and secured several
thousand dollars in gold, currency
and jewelry.
The occurrence assumes added inter-
est In the eyes Of the citizens of this
county, from the fact that Amity lies
so close to the county line between
Polk and Yamhill, that its bank is in a
large measure Polk county bank,
becoming the receptacle for the earn
ings Of large number Of the farmers
residing In the Mccoy, Ballston and
Bethel dirtricts.
The dispatch from Amity to the
Portland Journal outlines the story Of
the frustrated attempt at bank robbery
in the following manner;
"Archie Massey and G.. Kinman
were watching by the bedside of Mr..
Wright, Tuesday night. A muffied
explosion startled them about 80
o'clock Wednesday morning Mr..
Wright breathed his last, Massey
went for an undertaken. AS he passed
the bank he heard a noise within and
Immediately extinguished his lantern,
at the same time stepping from the
walk onto the dirt road. Almost
instantly the door OF the bank was
thrown open.
Halt or I'll fire. came the COM
mand, hardly Is feet in the rear. The
night was pitchy black. Massey
started away on a run.
zone more step and you get a bull
let, came the command again, but
Massey continued to run and the
bullet was never fred. He hurriedly
notified o. E. Ross, and the two noti-
fed B. b. Barner, cashier Of the bank.
The three reached the bank only to
find the safe crackers gone. The
wrecked vault door, disordered interior
Of the vault, two drills, a stick OF
dynamite and piece Of soap, testified
to the visit Of the cracksmen. They
had been frightened away just In time
to prevent the blowing Of the cash
vault.
THAT the men we're experts and that
the job was carefully planned is obvi-
GUS. The door leading into the vault
was opened at apparently the first
shot Reaching the interior the men
went straight for the subdoor leading
into the money and valuables box.
They we're ready to crack this when
the interruption occurred. Although
the bank officials refused to confirm
it is reported on good authority that a
heavy loss Of jewelry resulted.
"Wednesday morning, when Ed
Schultz, section foreman out OF Amity,
went to the carhouse to get the hand
car, he found it missing. Although
careful search was made for several
miles up the track In either direction
the car, which was believed to have
been used by the safe crackers in max
ing their escape was not located until
about noon, when it was discovered
on the mill siding at Derry, about 2
miles east Of Rickreall and 10 miles
south Of Amity, by the crew Of the
freight train. The men are thought
TO have gone toward Salem after leav-
ing the railroad"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29
FALLS CITY.
(Falls City News.)

G. U. Damon has sold his property
to Charles Griffin.
Verne Brentner, who has been Grip
pied with rheumatism for some time,
is improving.
Mrs. Willard and son, Mason, re-
turned last week from an extended
visit in Michigan.
A. W. Cooper has returned from
Independence, where he has been
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29

MessTs. DUNCAN & Holman are
having measurements made in the
preliminary work Of numbering the
houses OF Dallas and posting the street
names.
Be at the Colosseum rink Saturday
night and skate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29

Programs at the Star theater tonight
and Saturday night Don't fail to
attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29

Legal blanks for ale at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-01-29

Legal blanks for sale at this office
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13
Oklahoma.
OKLAHOMA

1890 ceres of upland prairie. black sandy
soil, near Caney, KAN, price, $50 per acre.
4S7-700 acres of agricultural land In one
body; some is leased for oil and gas and
some is not; located 9 miles southwest
of Nowata; price, $22 per acre.
t79-230 acres OF extra good fern land, To-
Gated near Wann, Okl.; 200 acres of this
is as rich as you will find, 80 acres has
some draws in II; land raised 60 bu. of
corn and oats to the acre; 20 acres is
leased for oil and gas and is paying 81
per acre advanced royalty; big bargain
at $40 per acre.
4S9-1,04O acres of rich valley land, all
smooth and part of same is in a high
state Of cultivation; this land is located
within three miles Of WatOva, OIL, and
six miles from Nowata, OIL; 800 acres of
Il Is practically IN one body, and $40 acres
is located three miles south; the land is
well worth $50 per acre; an exceptionally
good bargain at $50 per acre.
We have land in Nowata 20. in any size
tract you may desire, from 5 acres ID, at
prices ranging from $40 TO $35 per acre.
There are $500 flowing oil wells In No
wata Co. Natural gas is sold at &c per
1000 cubic feet. You might get an oil
we'll with your land.
Average rainfall in WI county, 81
inches per annum; average from March
] to October l, "a inches, and distributed
Just az needed.
Good water is found from 20 to 40 feet.
Fin Nowata county on your map.
The Oklahoma g. Cherokee Central r. r.
east and west through this county is a
certainty. Land will probably double IN
value within two years. You can't afford
ticket agent about low rates to Nowata-
CONF in and see us or write.
NOWATA LAND AND LOT CO.,
Suite s24 N. Y. Life Bldg,
Phone Red 1909. Omaha, Neb.
Open evenings.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13
BUSINESS CHANCES
CConunusd.)

A LARGE corporation. with millions of
assets and the strongest endorsements ever
any enterprise, can Use a few high
grade, successful statesmen in placing Its
bearing securities; not mining OF
insurance; small salary paid, but opportun-
ity given for very large contingent profits
positively only men with good records and
favorable acquaintance In their respective
towns needs apply. Address, giving refer
ences. experience, eto,, Secretary" AZ;
Quincy Bldg, Denver, Colo.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13

Reliable manufacturing company wants
man with $500 to conduct branch office In
each city Of 10000 population or over; Jnly
parties capable OF earning a salary Of 800
per month and expenses and 5000 to 5000
yearly in commissions on business done
through subagents need apply. ]. F. Law
renee, Sec'y.. 802 w. Lake St, Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13

CAPITAL furnished for meritorious en-
terprises; stock and bond issues sold on
commission; companies organized; loans
negotiated. Address, with full particulars,
Metropolitan Investment Company, 1Sl La
sale St. Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13

ON afcapital Of $50, with some brains
and hustle, an annual income of s., 900 and
upwards can easily be made only occupy
an Unusual opportunity is offered to build
up al Independent business handling The
Thurman Portable Electric Vacuum
Cleaner. Write today for particulars. We
also manufacture Portable Wagon House
to House Cleaners. General Compressed
Air and Vacuum Machinery Company,
b19-X N. Taylor Ave-, St. Louis, Mo.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13
GENERAL STORE FOR SALE.

GENERAL STORE FOR SALE.
A choice stock OF general merchandise IN
southeastern Nebraska Invoices about
So, 000l together with store building valued
at 5000, for sale, or will take good I'M
proved farm in payment; no old stock,
business good, splendid location. Address
Arthur c. Crossman, 2IS Chamber OF
Commerce, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13
south Dakota,

FINE farm lands in Hand and adjoining
counties, South Dakota. Hustling agents
wanted. Jay p. Morrill,. 62 Palace Bldg,
Minneapolis, Mimi. ,1M-M7H Jl5x
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-13
Wyoming.
10000
AcresofLand
Now Open to Entry

under the Carey Act at Wheatland, Wyo.
Write us for full information, how to
get some of these lands. We will locate
fully. This is a splendid section, the soil
is rich; II is a great alfalfa, wheat, oats,
barley, sugar beet and potato country.
Fruit does well. The land is ready to
pillow. Building materials are cheap, fuel
Is abundant. We have railroad, school
and church facilities and the best of
neighbors. This a dairy country. You
can get rich farming here. We want you
TO have our full descriptive illustrated
circular at once, free for the asking
quire Of j. r. Mason, immigration Agt..
WheatlAnd Wyo.