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Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
MESA DEPARIMEMT
CHAS. z. LONE s Manager
NARROW ESCAPE
 OF MAXIMUM RECORDS
There Was s Good Excuse for Not
 Going to Church.

Without respect for humanity and other animals the weather man arose early Sunday morning and, turning on every hot air faucet in the shop. apparently left the country and took the key with him. Many a lukevarm churchgoer did not have a great deal of trouble convincing his wife that it vas too beastly hot to talk about go- ing to church. and by noon he had the satisfaction of telling her T told you SO" By one o'clock Sunday the ther- mometers were crawling out the up- stairs windows and clambering up to the roof. The 116 degree mark had been passed and the record was but two degrees higher up. No one pro- phesied as to whether it would go to the record mark or not but it did It was one of those demonstrations of nature like Halley'S comet and the eclipse of the moon at the same instant over which no show trust has control Sunday was a day in which every one was free to feel and act that he could get as warm as he wanted to and without interference. It was well along in the afternoon when the record mark of 11S was reached but was not exceeded. However, there evidently was some trouble over the score for apparently the thermometer was 10th to come down and remained in a decidedly uppish condition until well into the night
 Yesterday was an unadvertised sec ond performance of the day before. Without regard to previous strides the mercury advanced to 11S, this, accord ing to all local observations. was record that is. two successive days registering HIS has never before been equalled. The 11S degree mark was made three years ago this coming July, and at that time was considered the highest mark that had been made since a record of maximum tempera- lures has been recorded.
 The above records are according to the local government gauge but it should be explained that the little box affair holding the thermometer is on a barren stretch of lot in the rear of the Chinese laundry at the side of the old Nets barn on North Macdonald The location of the gauge is without doubt the hottest place in town and it is probably an impossibility to make a higher record.
 However, whether the gauge is To- cated correctly on the ground or sev- eral feet in the air as many claim that it should be. the fact remains that the general consensus of opinion on the streets yesterday was that there were indications of summer coming on.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
WELL KNOWN COUPLE
 UNITE IN MARRIAGE

Miss Bessie R.. Grace. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will C.. Grace. was united in marriage Saturday evening to Walter S Hobson of Mesa at the home of the bride on South Macdon- aid street by Justice of the Peace George s. Irwin.
 The wedding was a very quiet af f- fair. only a few of the relatives and most intimate friends being present On account of the illness of the brides mother the newspapers re- trained from mentioning the fact for fear that spreading the news might re- suit in the customary enthusiastic demonstration of charivari
 The bride has been a resident of the Mesa section for the past two years, coming here from Dardanelles, Arkan- sas. She is a graduate of the Charity hospital. New Orleans. and since her residence at his place has been highly successful in her practice. that of a trained nurse.
 The groom is one of the best known young men of the community. He is an Arizona product. his father being one of the first of five or six men to arrive on the gound on which Mesa is now built. The groom also has the distinction of being the first child born in Mesa in a room in which there was wooden floor. He is a young man of steady habits and is thorough ly trustworthy.
 The popular young people are re- ceiving the congratulations of their circle of friends and acquaintances They will be at home at the Lang property at the corner of First and Macdonald streets.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
NEWS NOTES.

Floyd Jenkins. who is with the com missary department of the Buckeye & Phoenix railroad construction crew was a Mesa visitor Sunday. returning to his work yesterday
 A F'raine returned from Phoenix where he had been over Sunday with his family who are spending a few days in the capitol with relatives.
 Miss Pearl Hillegas was a passenger for Payson yesterday morning on the Mesa Roosevelt stage.
 E. C. Attaway who has been i'll for several weeks resumed his position with the l.. B. Johnson company yes terday
 finders Mortensen has been selected by the Mutual to represent that socie- ty at the conference in Salt Lake which is soon to convene.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester w. Smith and children of Roosevelt passed through here yesterday enroute to Phoenix. Mrs. Smith and children win go on to Los Angeles and MT. Smith will return to Roosevelt today.
 Miss Leone Heaston, formerly of this place where she was identified with the Mesa schools, came down from Globe yesterday where she had been teaching school the past winter 1t is understood that Miss Heaston will reside in Mesa permanently.
 NJ. J Dougherty was a Phoenix vis- istor yesterday.
 Decoration day was not observed at
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
HIS SACRIFICE.

He was a good little boy and very thoughtful. He had heard about the great scarcity of water throughout the country. He came to his mother and slipped his hand into hers.
 Mamma" he said, "is- it true that in some places little boys and girls have scarcely enough water to drink?''
 That is what the papers say, my dear"
 N"Mamma.' he presently said. I'd like to give up somethin' for those poor little boys and girls"
 His mother gave him a fond look.
 Yes. dear. And what would you like to give up?"
 Mamma he said. in his earnest way. "as long as the water is so very, very scarce. I think I ought to give up bein' washed"-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
HARVEST STORY.

With the wheat harvest only a few weeks away, the usual grist of har- vest stories are being put on the boards. This rather new one is circu- lating around Kansas just now though it is a safe oct that it was written by some Atlantic seaboard funny man for New England maga- zine. A college lad came to a Kansas farmer and got a job. About o'clock a. m. he was aroused and told to get up. About half an hour later he came down. fully dressed. and his packed suitcase in his hand.
 You don't need to take your valise out into the fields" said the farmer seeking to give encouragement.
 I'm not going to the fields" Inc replied. I'm going out to find q place to spend the night. City Journal
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
TO ExTERMINATE MOTHS.

The quickest way to rid the carpets or upholstered furniture of moths or buffalo bugs is to spray with an atom izer filled with a solution of benzine and carbolic acid in proportion of one teaspoon of acid to one quart f ben zine. AS the acid is a poison, it must not be left about the house carelessly, and as benzine is explosive, it must not be left or used near a flame. or in strong light or intense heat. If one doesn't care to use acid, good results may be obtained by spraying with the benzine alone. This mixture may be stain
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
DEATH OF CURTIS cRowNovER.

Curtis Crownover. who came to Mesa about asmOnth ago from Oar danelles Arkansas suffering of tuberculosis, died at his temporary home in the southeast part of the city early Sunday morning. Undertaken Burton has prepared the body for shipment to the old home. The de ceased was a graduate of dental col lege and had followed his profession to some extent. though practically a young man at the time of his death. His mother was present at the death and his father is expected to accom- pany the remains which will be ship ped east this morning.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31

the trip took just twenty-four hours.
 During his trip President Matthews met many former Normal students and graduates. In fact, it is almost impossible to go to a town in the territory where there are no Normal graduates. President Matthews found many such as teachers in the schools in the different towns. and without exception all were giving splendid satisfaction and were excellent adver- tisements in themselves for the Nor maj.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
SHOT WHILE HUNTING.

Elliott Tucker. the I4-year-oId son of Mrs. l.. c. Tucker. suffered what may terminate in a very serious acci- dent Sunday afternoon. He and an other boy were hunting with rifles of 22-calibre. In crossing fence. Tuck CT handed his gun to his companion. holding the muzzle toward himself In some unexplained manner the weapon was discharged. the bullet passing through the fleshy part of his right hand and lodging in the right lung. missing the nipple by about an inch. The bullet had not yet been removed yesterday after noon and at that time it was impos- sibIe to tell just how serious the in- jury might be.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
LADIES' AID MEETING.

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. Q. Robertson for the purpose of discussing plans for the ice cream sale which will be held Saturday afternoon at the A. & B. Grocery store.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31

The splendid work of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Is daily coming to light. No such grand rem edy for liver and bowel troubles was ever known before. Thousands bless them for curing constipation, sick headache, biliousness, jaundice and in- digestion. Sold by all dealers.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
HoMesTEApERs ADJOURN.

The twenty-five or thirty home~ steaders who met Sunday morning at the home J. D. Attaway for the pur- pose of talking over a plan for irriga- ting their lands by means of pumped water. adjourned subject to call in July at which time the matter will be further discussed.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31

John D. Rockefeller would go broke if he should spend his entire income trying to prepare a better medicine than Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea, dy- sentry or bowel complaints It is simply impossible, and so says every one that has used it. Sold by all dealers.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
DEATH OF INFANT.

The four months s-Old baby of Jesus Ochea died Sunday and was buried yesterday in the Double Butte ceme- terY at Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31
GOES TO ROOSEVELT.

L c. Harris, in charge of the govern 'ment transmission line, was a passen- ger for Roosevelt on yesterdays morn ing's stage.
Arizona republican., 1910-05-31

this place. the Mesa City bank being the only institution obesrving the holi- day by closing its doors.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
A Record Killing Of wolves

On his return from Lily park this
week Reid Moore brought word of q
record wolf killing, which took place
in that region some days ago.
Walter Barnes, . sixteen-year-old
boy, was the hero Of the affair.
Walter was riding on the south
slope of Cross mountain when he ran
across wolf tracks. He traced them
to what seemed to be . lair. Two old
she wolves jumped out. He killed
both with his ever-ready rife, after
which he dug down into the hole and
extracted eleven wolf pups, which
were also added to his bounty roll.
Investigation showed that two
families Of wolves were living In the
den "a IL apartment house style) and
that the two daddy wolves witnessed
the slaughter from behind rocks
higher up on the mountain side.
With Walter after them It IL safe to
say, the life lines on their paws are
not very long.
Walter Barnes, though only . boy,
Is rated - one Of the best shots In
northwestern Colorado, rs is attested
in this instance by his unerring aim
in killing the two old wolves on the
run.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Will cure your cold
BROMO- FEBRIN
while you sleep.
fresh Discovery Of an Old Truth

Fresh Discovery Of an Old Truth
Helen's enjoyment of the party
given in honor Of her ninth birthday
was nearly spoiled by the ill-tem-
pered outbreaks Of a very pretty and
well dressed little girl who was
among her guests.
A peacemaker appeared, however,
in plain and rather shabby child,
who proved herself q veritable little
angel of tact and goodwill.
After her playmates were gone,
Helen talked II all over very serious
ly with her mother. She summed 1t
up In this piece Of philosophical
wisdom:
well, I've found out one thing,
mama. Folks don't always match
their insides." - From Woman's
Home Companion for April.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Record Breaking Storms

The extreme cold, snow and record
breaking storms which prevailed all
over the Mississippi basin states were
the worst in the history Of the coun-
try for this season Of the year.
The storms extended ~ far north
as Minnesota and east to Ohio. All
fruits, vegetables and early farm
stuff was killed. Iowa and Kansas
were the worst hit, each sustaining .
loss estimated At 100000. Tho
total loss In the Ohio, Missisaippi and
Missouri river states IL estimated at
$5O, OOO, 600.
The storms and cold snap extended
into the Southern states and ruined
the young cotton crop. Advices from
Georgia, South Carolina, northern
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi
shows that the storms have dealt the
South the worst blow since the close
of the Civil war.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
rHoRNBuRc THOUGHTS

Clarence Aldrich visited Meeker
this week.
Mrs. H.. E. Low and children have
gone on visit to Nebraska
;. N. wyman IL building = tsls-
phone line from his ranch to Meeker.
People living along. the line will use
the Wyman phones.
Milk creek has been very high
these days. In trying to cross the
other day, D. d. Ferguson went un-
der, horse, saddle and all.
Ranchmen In this vicinity are
through seeding, and have branded
and turned out their stock on the
range. Grass is looking fine and the
prospect is good for an abundant
harvest.
Lawyer n. c. Coles of Grand juno
ton, has moved on his gulch ranch,
known rs the Dennison place. He
will bring his family the first Of June.
Mr.. Coles and family will be well
come addition to the neigborhood.
All Thornburg are bssking in the
sunshine these beautiful spring days
and fncidently looking for Halley's
comet, which has not made its debut
thus far. This expected comet is
quite escape goat" which bears the
sins of many-dry weather, wet
weather, ill-temper and Incidence,
all on account of the comet.
D. D. Ferguson, J. N. Wyman and
H. f. Low have been following the
threshing machine around the past
nine days. There was much loss on
grain caused by being in the stack
all winter. 1t would be well for the
enterprising and prosperous ranch
men living on Milk creek to have a
tbresher of their own. A few ex-
periences like that Of the past winter
would go long way towards paying
for a machine.
w. H. Cotton of Axial, late OF
Thornburg, is making money these
days killing wolves. His first haul
last week was four young wolves
with shot at the old one, which he
failed to get This week he has eight
more scalps hanging to his belt, seven
cubs and one old wolf. The cattle
men in this vicinity appreciate
Billy's ability as a marksman. They
were all killed on what is known as
Collected mountains, or Pass Butte.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Sixty.tvo and Sim Young

Thursday, April 2sth, happened to
be the sixty-second birthday Of our
esteemed fellowtownsmsn, John A.
Watson, and his estimsble wife and
daughters prepared an elegant din
ner to properly mark the occasion.
To do justice to the roast turkey and
other ''flxin's" . number Of Mr.. Wat
sons Grand Army comrades were In
vited to be on hand.
Among those gathered around the
well-laden banquet board were Mr.
and Mrs E A Proctor, Mr. and Mrs
Alonxo Cure, Mr. and Mrs Charles
Walrad, Mr. and Mrs J Redpath, and
Messrs e Allen and N Smith, Mr.
and Mrs Ed WILDER, Mrs Ed Fair
field and Miss Fawcett.
Mr.. Watson was . well-grown boy
Of between 10 and II when he entered
the Union army and served with
credit during the last year Of the war
His old comrades and many friends
wish him at least eighteen moro such
pleasant occasions ~ that Of last
Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Notice to Dog Owners

The state health department has
sent out warning that rabies is cpl
demic in Colorado. Dog owners are
hereby warned to take due precau-
ton to guard against this dread dis
ease.
also wish to give notice that on
Monday, April 18th, ! will be around
to collect the annual dog tax.
By order of the town authorities.
b. F. NICHOLS, Town Marshal.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Advertised Letter List.

The mail matter described below
remains unclaimed In the postoffice
at Meeker, Colorado, the week end
ing April "a, 1910, and if not called
for within two weeks will be sent to
the dead letter office:
Aitchecon, Jno Bruce, William
Bailey, Sis Chittick, Thos
Farley, BE Gray, Mrs H H
Harris, Evans Herrick, Bella
Hiscox, Belcia johnson, } J
johnson, John Kerble, Roy
Knoube, Mrs 8 Lakause. Mase
Jaruop, Chas State Nero Co
Napoleone, Minchi O. Council, Mike
Penley, Frank Simon, Suillouff
Toter, NJ A Thompson, Mrs M
Willy, Mrs U s Williams, Joe
Watson, George A
When calling for any Of the above
please say 'advertised," and give
date Of list.
AC MOULTON, p NJ.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
cARuso, ACTORS BELOVED CAT,
LOST AND FOUND AT THE
STANDISH HOTEL IN
DENVER


Paul Wolk, cook ct the Standish
hotel, thinks that his finding Caruso
last week was one Of the best things,
financially speaking, that ever hap
pened to him.
Caruso il only . cat, Of the kitten
variety, and not . pedigreed one at
that. But Mr.. and Mrs. Edward 8.
Saunders of Buffalo, who were stop
ping at the standish, value him more
highly than any puss with a full
grown family tree.
Caruso was the pet Of little son
who died three months ago. He ac-
companies them on all their travels
aud previous to his coming to the
Standish had been at Buffalo.
Caruso is possessed Of the wander
lust to an unusual degree. After he
had been taken to the baggage room
at the Standish to be cared for he
poked his inquisitive nose out Of his
basket. The lid was not securely
fastened, and he Jared forth in quest
of adventure.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders, after
dinner, sent for the cat, and he was
not to be found, they offered rewards
for his return. But they had to leave
Denver without finding him.
Saturday morning Wolk heard a
disconsolate meow In the alleyway
back Of the hotel and found Caruso
caterwauling on high c with q most
mournful and humble expression of
countenance.
Wolk telegraphed Saunders that
the lost was found.
He received orders to send his kit
tenish bighness to California and re-
ceive q reward of $75.-Denver Post.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Bakins-Powder Biscuits

Mix and sift twice two cupfuls of
-four, four teaspoonfuls Of baking
powder and one half tesspoonful Of
salt. Work in two tablespoonfuls Of
butter with tips OF fingers and add
gradually three-fourtbs Of cupful Of
milk, mix quickly with . caseknife.
Cut out and bake In . quick oven.-
Fannie Merritt Farmer In WOmAn's
Home Companion for May.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
n Bsd Fas


About noon Thursday word reached
town that the ranch house Of H. b.
Murray. on Coal creek mesa was
burning.
Later advises show ed that tho
residence '(tbe old Ed Hall PLACED,
its entire contents, the out houses,
corrals and four head Of pigs, were
consumed by the flames.
Mrs. Murray was the only person
on the premises when tho fire broke
out, which seems to have started
from defective fiue In the kitchen
(near the roof. The house was
mass OF flames when she discovered
the fire. and the only thing she saved
was trunk.
The house was we'll furnished, all
Of which was lost together with the
personal effects Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray.
Neighbors responded at once, but
nothing could stay the flames, which
were aided by the high wind pre-
vailing at the time.
The loss will foot up fully 1880,
with no insurance, and is = severe
one on this worthy young couple,
who were just getting . fair start in
the world. They have the sympathy
OF host Of friends in their mis-
fortune.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Reason for the Editorial "we"

Ma" said the son Of q leading
editorial writer on one of Philadel-
phia's newspapers, II know why
father calls himself we every time
he writes an editorial"
"Why?' the mother queried.
..So's the man that doesn't like the
article will think that there are too
many people for him to tackle."-
Philadelphia Times.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
There is nothing better than
our Formaldehyde Solution
to prevent smut in wheat.
Meeker Drug Co.
Notice

The office of the Meeker Mercantile
Co., until further notice, will be In
the clerk and recorders ONCE, (court
housed. We must insist upon the
settlement Of all accounts on our
books, and we trust all debtors will
realize the necessity of the same.
Once hours: 8 =. m. to p. m.
THE MEEKER MER. co.
II. P. Hunter, secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Land Buyers Flocking to Denve

On account of the large number Of
home seekers and land buyers who
are coming to Colorado, and the
large number of these who are MAX
ing their headquarters at the Albany
hotel, Denver. Messrs. Button and
Eppstein have found 1t advisable to
open their Information Bureau not
only to tourists but also to home
seekers and land buyers, and have
recently addressed . letter to the
various secretaries of Chambers Of
Commerce throughout the state,
calling their attention to this fact.
One week, only recently, there were
1870 land buyers stopping within the
confines of the four walls Of this pop
ular hotel. Several land companies
have agencies here, and the Albany
management request all sections Of
the state, interested in the future
and further development Of their
localities, to send their advertising
matter to the Albany, so that we may
place same on our Information Blu
reau in order to furnish our guests
with reliable information In regard
to Colorado lands. This service Is
entirely free to any section Of Colo
RADIO desiring to avail itself Of this
most liberal offer. and no doubt every
section Of this state will take adj
vantage Of this offer. A competent
manager 10 In charge Of this bureau
and will answer ali inquiries aad
supply desired printed matter.
The Meeker herald., 1910-04-30
Will cure your cold
BROMO- FEBRIN
while you sleep.
A Fine Ranch at a Bargain

The l.. n. Boner ranch In Powell
park, for sale at &35 per acre; 200
acres; all under water and plenty Of
1t; land all under cultivation. Poor
health of owner necessitates sale.
Inquire l.. n. Boner, or at this office.