Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-02-13
NEWS BUDGET
 FROM SAFFORD

SAFFORD, February l2.--One of tn,
 most enjoyable functions of the mid winter season was that given by Mrs George H. Birdno Thursday afternoon when she entertained the "Katydid' Whist club at her cozy cottage on K street. She was assisted by her daugh ter, Miss Jessie, and Mrs. John J. Bird no. Eyergreens and red crepe paper were artistically combined to form 6 pleasing effect. St. Valentine signs ana symbols were conspicuous throughou, the decorations and luncheon. The whist tables were uniquely arranged and marked by white and red hearts, tho scores being kept on dainty red heart shaped cards pierced by tiny arrows and tied with ribbon. At the close of the afternoon most tempting and dainty luncheon was served, which more than ever confirmed Mrs. Birdno as an ac compllshed mistress of dainty culinary art. Those enjoying this charming host ess hospitality were Mrs. T. s. Bunch and Mrs. l. F. Solomon from Solomon. vile, Mrs. II. J. Warner. Mrs. D. w. French, Mrs E. W. Clayton, Mrs. Geo. A. Olney, Mrs. H. J. Dowdle. Mrs. J. q. Belt, Mrs. George K. Yorke, Mrs. Kate Jennings, Mrs. A. T. Cotton, Mrs. Peter Anderson, Mrs. Wm. N Nelson. Mrs. A. K. Goldman, Mrs. F. F. Mashbir, Miss Mae Dowdle, Miss Mary Tucker, Miss Margaret Robinson, Miss Anna Hande. Miss Lucy Purdum and Miss Elsie Eos l ter
 Tip Henderson came in this morning from Globe in an auto runabost. He is accompanied by Mir Brown, the au tomobile man of that city. They are enroute to Clifton.
 William Richards, a prominent cattle man of the Sulphur Springs valley, is here visiting his brother, Tom Rich ards.
 Petar Andarson was an outgoing pas senger to Phoenix this morning on business trip.
 After assisting in building the Meth. odist Episcopal parsonage, Rev. A. l.. Hawley left this morning for his home at Mesa. The parsonage is a neat and comfortable cottage and home the members of that church can be justly proud of The Ladies Aid deserve much credit for this work.
 MT. and Mrs. B. F. Bird of Ozone. Texas, are here to make their future nome. They are occupying rooms at the Dial residence.
 The Old Folks annual reunion will be held at the Layton hall on Friday, the goth. All persons past the age of 50 are invited to be present on thls day of feasting and pleasure.
 Chas. Parks was business visitor har foAo l..
 The safe and fixtures of the Graham County State bank were moved to the Bank of Safford building today.
 Jack Sneddin is a business visitor 10
 Judge w. c. Mcfarland of Solomon. vile IS in town today on business.
 SAFFORD, February l2.-F. A. Woodward of the Fumarole mine was an outgoing passenger to Globe yester- day.
 Mrs. Morris simon has gone to her old home in Austin. Texas, to be present at the marriage of her sister, Miss Bassist
 Samuel McGonnigel was a passenger to Globe yesterday afternoon.
 C. C. Cole has given up his position
 
 Safford
 Sheriff Anderson of Solomonville is transacting business in Phoenix this | week. The district court clerk, W. R. Cham bers, made business trip to Globe the | first of the week
 number of Solomonville young men | will give dance in the courthouse this | evening.
 Probate Judge Bunch is rushing busi- 1 ness in the matrimonial line, having is- sued six licenses the past week.
 Mrs. $. Hasse of California, who is | the guest of her sister, Mrs. Goldman, is spending the week in the Artesian belt. | Jack Daley of Thatcher met with a severe accident yesterday afternoon by | being thrown from his buggy in front of the Stafford bank. The outcome was T broken wrist, which was immediately set by Dr. H. J. Warner
 Mesdames l. F. solomon and T. $. Bunch of Solomonville were visitors to Safford yesterday.
 Miss Kathaleen Carlos left this moryi | ing for visit to her father with tne bridge gang.
 A. J. McAllister of Solomonville has placed in the Buckners Orphans Lome in Dallas, Otto Wilson, an orphan boy whom he has given home for some lime past.
 Dr. Lacy of Solomonville is in town .oday.
 ,Jailor Shirley of Solomonville is in own and will remain for the meeting ,f the Rebekah lodge this evening.
 Mrs. George A. Olney will leave soon for Los Angeles, where she will spend he spring and summer.
 Grandpa Sparks continues quite i'll at iis home. The young ladies of Thatcher are making elaborate preparations for a St. Valentine ball at the amusement hall