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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Two "Widows" of Soldier File Claims

home and lived with his wife and two
daughters until he left for EnsenadAs
Lower California.
On the trip that ended in his muir
der. the Woods woman. 1t IL under.
stood, followed him into Mexico and
was living with him near Alamo at
the time he and three other Amer
leans we're slain in a most heartless
manner Until the time Of the murder
and the filing of double claims DR..
Fosters relatives in the east knew
nothing Of the kind Of life he was lead
ing In the west.
The summary arrest and almost I'M
mediate killing Of DR.. Foster and
three other Americans named Duphois.
Carroll and Patrick Brennan. has led
to a situation that presages a bitter
fight in Washington. DR.. Foster and
the three other Americans were In
prison at Alamo and the doctor was
compelled to treat r. wounded
brought to that city. Among others he
dressed the wounds Of Gen. Simon
Berthold. of the rebel army. Later he
was ordered shot by General Verga
asd was killed while riding on horse
back to what he was told was another
prison All four men were shot in n =
back and thrown into a shallow hole
and covered with rubbish.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Great Expense Of White House Upkeep

and cupboards. was built IN one end
of the storeroom on the ground floor.
A new telephone system was installed.
and the furniture throughout the
house was repainted or rubbed dowA
while the president was at Beverly.
Not the least part Of the work Of the
Office Of public buildings and grounds
was the part taken in social functions.
During the year the ONCE worked on
four state dinners. ten small dinners.
four mnsicales, two dances, two balls.
four garden parties. and the presi.
dents silver wedding anniversary. AT
each of these functions the Office a
required to see that proper decora.
tons we're in order and to provide ad.
ditional help to carry the affair to Q
success.
Five hundi ed dollars was paid for
telegraph connections between the
executive Offices and the Capitol and
the public printing Office. The monu-
ment and wharf at Wakefield. Va. the
birthplace OF George Washington. also
come under the head of public build.
ings and grounds. and a Waterman Is
employed the year round to see that
the grounds are kept in repair. Re
pairs to the grounds during the year
cost $4425. The house where Abra-
ham Lincoln died. in Tenth street. be-
tween e and F street northwest, also
Is kept up by the government. and
$182.34 was expended during the fiscal
year In repairs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

q view to their discharge had been
held under observation and treatment
for several months.
lone case" he says. diagnosed
'neuritis' remained 21S days; another
unlimited fracture l61 days: still an.
other hammer toes 1873 days. When
It Is recalled that these men were
probably on sick report at their posts
an average of 80 days before being
recommended for discharge. it is rea-
sonable to estimate that the govern
ment lost by the present plan with
these cases alone the equivalent Of
the services of an effective soldier for
more than an entire enlistment.
"The army is neither az eleemoosy.
nary institution o a place for the
physically inefficient. and such Should
not be kept in 1t to the e~xclus.sn Of
nt soldiers"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Emheliish the School Grounds.

The principal life and happiness OF
an individual is largely dependent
upon his knowledge of the things
about him-of their relations to each
other and to himself. Reform In this
branch OF public improvement would
be much easier had the children OF
the previous generation been educated
to a love and knowledge of plant life.
Public Indifference to the improve.
ment of school yards is In some cases
almost criminal: unfortuna ely many
members of school boards have no in.
terest in this line of improvement.
This is very northumberland people
should not be chosen for important
places.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
A Matter Of Greed.

1.-TWO men were disputing over thei
respective churches" says the Slater
News in reviving an old story which
Is still good. Zone was a Baptist and
the other a Presbyterian. Finally
one Of them called a neighbor who
was passing and asked his opinion as
to which was the better church In
which to be saved. We'll. neighbour
be said, son and ] have been hauling
wheat for nearly forty years. There
are two roads that lead to the mill,
One is the valley road and the other
leads over the hill, and neve yet has
the miller asked me which road I
came, but he always asks. is the
wheat good?'"-Kansas City Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

r. WO women, each claiming to be hja
widow. and both living In Los An
geles, Cal, have filed claims through
Philander c. Knox. secretary of state.
for indemnity for the murder of DR..
Arthur Livingston Wilson Foster. at
Alamo. Mexico. in June. One Of the
women. Mrs. A. l.. w. Foster, has filed
her claim through DR.. Fosters step
father. Colonel Foster of Newark. N.
] The other. Mrs. Elizabeth l.. Woods,
has lodged her claim through her at
torney. e. f. Kirk. for 500. 000.
Mrs. A. W. l.. Foster claims she
was married to DR., Foster shortly
after he graduated from H%ahnemann
college, in Philadelphia. and that they
lived together until 1904, when they
went to California. There DR.. Foster
met Mrs. Woods and spent some time
with her, though he never sought a
divorce and was never legally married
to the woman. Later he returned
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Home I0Un'
.THeIpSY
TO KEEP THE CITY CLEAN
Move Recently Made by People Of
New Britain, Conn.,, ls Well
Worth Copying.

Recent years have witnessed move
ments uron the part Of citizens and
officials in many municipalities to Sc
cure better sanitary conditions. The
assemblage Of a large number OF per-
sons in a restricted area inevitably
creates problems involving the health
Of the community, and the proper 30
luton of which requires constant n
intelligent attention. Civic uplift
should be both an ideal and q prac-
tice. Among the cities whose citi-
zens recently took hold OF this matter
is New Britain, Conn, and a commit
tee there issued a series Of recon-
m~endations which may well commend
themselves to the inhabitants OF other
municipalities. One of their tracts
was entitled: What you can do to
help make New Britain q clean city,"
and reads:
Take away all the ashes and dirt
from your back yard Immediately.
Send your rubbish to the dumping
ground.
Clean out your cellars, stables and
sheds. Whitewash your cellar walls.
Burn all rubbish that will burn.
Clean your vacant lots and alleyways'
Avoid mixing ashes and garbage.
This Ia against the law. You may be
fined five dollars.
Refrain from throwing old paper,
banana or orange skins into the
streets.
Plant some grass and flower seeds
to make your home beautiful. Every
house should have q little green grass
and a few trees.
When you have cleaned up for Eas'
ter. keep your yard clean all the time
Dirty yards cause fleas. sickness
death.
Old tin cans hold water; water
breeds mosquitoes.
Rotten garbage makes bad air. bad
air makes weak bodies, weak bodies
make big doctors bills.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

to feel better when l q aken ouly
one bottle Of Compound, but kept on
as I was afraid to stop too soon."-Mrs.
SADIE MULLEN, 2728 n. B. St.. H.
wood, Ind. ).
why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out a sickly.
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the JOY Of living. when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compoundp
For thirty years it has been the
s.andard remedy for female ills. and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such ail-
raents as displacements, Inflammation.
liberation, fbroid tumors, %irregular1-
ties, periodic pains, backache, indiges.
ton, and nervous prostration. =.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Plnkham's Veges
table Compound will help yOus
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely CONFIDENTIAL
and the advice free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
BUILDING Natural parka.

In arranging planting 1t is worth
while for n to study the works of
nature. Note the outline of young fir
growths as they creep into the clear.
ings. You will find that line is irreg-
ular, deep bays showing here and
there, separated by strong. massive
projections. Oftentimes there will be
an individual or two standing out from
these strong masses. The straight line
Is entirely absent. while the outline OF
the foliage presents long, graceful
curves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

my good woman" said the social
reformer. your children seem to be
slightly obstreperous. Have you any
clearly defined theories about bringing
up your little one by scientific meth
ods?"
mo, | haven't: madam" answered
the much-tried mother, as she firmly
grasped a squirming child in one hand
and her slipper in the other. I'm
bringing them up by hand"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Importance Recognized.

wv HHWSS3"t8V0
do you think that man fully appre.
ciates the importance Of the Office to
which we have elected him?" said one
constituent
Il guess he Does" replied the 9TH
Or. THE nrst thing he did was to
say II ought to command a larger sci.
sry."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
A Devoted Constituent.

That member of congress says you
have voted for him for the last Is
years."
That's right" replied Farmer Corn
tossel.
you must think a lot Of him."
well. l dunno. You see. Is years
ago l had a couple O. boss trades with
him. an since then I've allus felt safer
with him spendin. 80 much Of his time
in Washington"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Reachlnu Their Limit.

Mrs. Perry iad q horrid time with
the customs house officers on her
return from London"
"ln what wayf"
They wanted to make her pay duty
on the thirty-nine articles in her o
English prayer hook."-Harpers Bazaar.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

One Of the weather experts explains
that a stagnant streak OF air bear the
equator has been responsible for the
bot weather OF the present summer
We are busy hoping the streak Of
stagpant air will keep on being stag
nant through the coming winter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
He Knew Jlm,

Jim had made an unsuccessful at
tempt to conquer the world and came
back to the Tennessee town dirty.
worn cut and hungry.
"Unele John" he said melodra-
matically, 81 came home to die"
"No, dod CAST you," said unsympa-
thetic Uncle John, "you came home to
eat."-Success Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

A Milwaukee man declares that bis
wife communes with spirits and he
therefore wants a divorce. 1t Is usually
che male member Of the family who 10
Interested In spirits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

An eastern lady ruined 3 valuable
antique clock BY throwing Il at her
husband Her aim probably was SO
poor that she hit the sink or the baby
grand piano instead III her husband.
Women should always be careful
about throwing things which are
costly,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

From Paris comes as the newest
thing In woman's fashions the aero.
plane sleeve, the armhole OF which
extends from the shoulder to tho
waist II is the beholder instead OF
the wearer who is sent up In the all
BY this weird creation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Pet snakes are recommended as ex-
tcrminators Of mice. but the practice
will never become popular amonl
those who are inclined to be con-
vivial.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

That wealthy New Yorker who
seeks privacy by building a fence $50
feet high around his house will have
the satisfaction Of knowing that the
exclusive frog at the bottom Of q we'll
has no advantage OF him.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

ESCAPES
Vase Cured byLydiaE Pink
hams VegetabIe Compound
Elwood, Ind-"Your remedies have
cured me and / have only taken eix
bottles Of Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta.

Die Compound
was sick three
months and could
not walk. ! guf-
fered all the time.
The doctors said !
could not get well
without an opera
ton, for / could
hardly stand the
pains in my sides,
especially my right
one, and down my
leg. I began
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

A los Angeles man was fined 10
cents for assault and battery. Los
Angeles Is a great place to live II n
is a heavyweight and In good physi-
cal condition
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

One man gets a divorce because his
wife will not kiss him and another
leaves home because his wife kisses
him too often, Men are hard 70
satisfy.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Los Angeles policemen are to rel
roller skates. Now the small boy viii
yearn more than ever to be a police
man when he grows up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

That the governors Of twenty-thres
states favor uniform divorce laws may
result in putting divorce In q strait
Jacket.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

A French scientist announces that
there never was any such person az
Julius Caesar. II the French scientist
II right Mark Antony made a Inc ora
lion over nothing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

In Missouri the sunfiower has been
officially declared to be a weed. and
Kansas ia deflantly invited to make
the most Of II.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Imagine the genius who sits In q
hot office In a city engaged In writ
ting about the inducements Of the re-
sorts on his line of railroad!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

New York reports the meanest thief
We have heard Of recently. He has
been stealing electric fans out OF the
Offices Of overleated millionalres.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

A mule that 10 not to be ridden
nights or worked days becomes the
property Of q Tennesseean. BY Will.
What II he to do with It?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

We know n man who will beat
Beachey's attitude record when no
gets the bill for his wife's fall MILL
merry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

AZ a matter Of fact, flying Is still
dangerous; but the danger will never
be eliminated without practice and ex-
pertinent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29
Proper Treatment.

II have a terrible cold" he com
planned. MY head feels all stopped
up"
Have you tried a vacuum clean
err" she queried sweetly.-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

II 10 one Of the saving graces OF
False teeth that they never almost
drown anybody the way cork legs do.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

You have been misinformed, Es'
meralda Very few aviators have been
injured by the breaking OF tie hangar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Ask the man who Is doing the other
mans work what he thinks OF vaca-
tons as an institution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Automobiles who ere filied IN
races do not sven advance the cause
Of science
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Soon the vacation season viii take
. we'll earned rest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Says q London dairyman: Cows are
made happy by music" Moosic. don't
you mean?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Reading a Paragraph seems to be
much like reading an Egyptian obel-
isk. only more so.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Walking Is one of the best possible
means Of exercise. but most people are
content with knowing IT,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Fortunately the past tense OF the
verb TO ny" Ii usually landed safe
L."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Man can now fly higher than the
birds do The birds. however, take no
thought OF the price OF gasoline.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Water Is growing scarcer In Manhat'
tan and tho Bronx New Workers Will
have to cut out the chaser.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

70 DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE EYSTEM
Take TIE % STANDARD GROvES vs.
The formula ls plainly printed ON evcry bottle,
showing II Is simply Qutpine and. Iron In Q tastelese
form, ana the most cfectual FORM For grows
people and children, 30 centa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Trains seem to be more dapgerouI
than aeroplanes these days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-09-29

Oysters are preparing for their busy
season.
The Coconino sun., 1911-09-15
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Ella Lockhard, de- ceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Ella Lockhard, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publi- cation of this notice, to the ad- ministrator, at the Arizona Gem tral Bank, Flagstaff, Arizona, the same being the place for the trans action of the business of said es- tate, in said County of Coconino.
 T. E. POLLOCK,
 Administrator of the Estate of
 Ella Lockhard, Deceased.
 Dated Aug. Io, IoII. sep.I-4t
The Coconino sun., 1911-09-15
THE PIONEERS FINE HOME
ArizOna's Old Timers Have a Real Home at Prescott. Major Doran
 Splendid Superintendent

Prescott, Arizona. MT. Joseph Hooker,
 Flagstaff, Arizona.
 Friend Joe:
 Doubtless you will be surprised to hear from me here but that val ley job was too hot for me, con- sequently gave it up. Striving against fate l found myself finan- cially embarrassed. went before the board of control on the I4th with my application and after due consideration of that body l finally got my application ap- proved and signed by the chair man board of supervisors Pinal county, and was admitted on the 10th of August.
 1 met with cordial welcome, as l was we'll acquainted with quite a number of the members. Everyone seemed cheerful and happy as lot of school boys all in friendly mood handling the topics of the day,
 suppose as you have never as yet paved a visit to the Home you would like to hear something about it. l will tell you, friend Joe, in comfort and management throughout, 1t cannot be beaten anywhere. It will take too long to go into detail and try to explain all. l can just say to you, that as far as comfort of a Home goes it is up to date in every respect and think that one and all should appreciate the good work of the gentlemen who fathered the bill, the board of control and of the superintendent, Major Doran, and our assistant superintendent, Mir. St. Johns. Both gentleman are old pioneers, with good judgment and soft hearts. Our physician, Dr. Day, also a pioneer, looks after the sick. To those who like books to pass the time away there is splendid library and the va rious daily and weekly papers always on file. And must not forget our very accommodating member who attends to the mail one of the oldest pioneers-Judge Griffin, always with smile on his good humored countenance, as he goes his rounds to and from the postofice.
 We'll, Joe, guess that 1 have told you about all that 1 can at this time. Give my kind regards to all the friends. get a good deal of news from Flagstaff, as The Coconino Sun shines here regular once week. We are all glad to read The Sun.
 shall look for letter from you soon.
 From your old friend,
The Coconino sun., 1911-09-15

ton held in the Town of Williams on the 24th day of Aug, 1911: Present: chairman Gregg, mem Der Dickinson, district attorney Sleeves and clerk w. H. Switzer. The canvass was made and it was found that the majority of votes cast were Against Prohi- bition.
 The board then adjourned.
 Jesse Gregg, Attest: Chairman. w. H. Switzer, Clerk.
The Coconino sun., 1911-09-15
SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS
 Continued from page 5

SohiiliSoiOu, SOiiCItCu III llCCuSCS to Aug. 3I, I9II, was checked with receipt stubs and treasurer's receipts and approved.
 The report of the county re- corder for the month of Aug, 1911, showing $I5I.oo collected in fees, was checked with fee book and blotter and approved.
 The report of the county treas urer for the month of Aug. 1911, showing receipts So845.47; dis bursements $I287I.26; balance on hand Aug. 3r, 1911, distributed to the various county funds $4o3o4. .8I was checked with the treasurer's books, receipt stubs and cancelled warrants and approved.
 The following report was read, considered and approved:
 Hon. Board of Supervisors Co.,
 conino county, Flagstaff, Ari-
 Zona:
 Pursuant to your instructions I have examined the ferry boat re- gently built by C. H. Spencer at Lees Ferry for the county, from lumber furnished by the county for that purpose, and find same to have been built and finished in a substantial and workmanlike man. ner.
 saw the boat tested by heavy loads being crossed on same, and believe that this boat will answer the county for all ferrying pur- poses at this point for an indef- mite time.
 Respectfully recommend though that aprons be made and attached to each end of the boat, so that loading and unloading will be easier and safer for men and stock. C. H. Spencer will agree to make and attach aprons free of expense to county for making if the county will furnish necessary material al the ferry.
 further recommend that, upon the approval of this report by your honorable body, the job of building the boat be considered as approved and accepted, and C. H. Spencer relieved from any further responsibility in that connection.
 Respectfully submitted, (Signed.) w. H. Switzer,
 Clerk Board of Supervisors.
 Approved by the Board of Su- pervisors and signed by the Chair man September 5th, 1911.
 Permissions for leave of absence from the territory, Harlow Yaeger Sept. Ist, IS days, w. H. Switzer Aug. 5th, 1911, IS days, were ap- proved.
 Geo. 5. Patton being duly sworn certified that he is a resident of the Town of Williams, Arizona, County of Coconino, and that five notices of election to be held (for the purpose of determing whether or not the said Town of Williams shall allow the sale of intoxicating liquors within it's limits) were duly posted according to law.
 L, s. Williams, H. E. Camp bell and C. A. Black were ap- pointed delegates to represent Co., conino county at the Third Ma tional Conservation Congress to be held in Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 25, 26, 27, 1911.
 The treasurer was directed to cancel the back tax interest on the Boynton estate.
 The treasurer was directed to transfer S24I4.67 from the general
The Coconino sun., 1911-09-15
SENECA TRIBE NO. g OF REDMEN

Meets every Saturday night at the City Hall Chiefs warriors, hunters and braves, astray from their own council fires, are cordially in- yited to ours. MARION AUBINEAU,
 Chief of Records.
The Coconino sun., 1911-09-15

Office of the Board of Supervisors
 of Coconino county, Arizona,
 Sept. 5th, IoII.
 The board of supervisors met in special session today to canvass the returns of Prohibition Elec-