davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-08-23
Local and Personal

| y
Ed Merrill was in town Satur-
day from Franklin.
j. A. Hunter was in town from
his farm over the river Friday.
Call at E. w. Taylor's and see
that fine Mirror he is giving
away.
Prof. T. B. Holder, principal of
the Richmond schools, was in
town Saturday.
Phone J. H. McCleskey for fine
Peaches 2 1-2c f. O. b. Duncan or
&c if you come after them.
Geo. H. Cosper of Richmond
was in town Saturday attending
to business matters.
H. H. Tiff on of the Sheldons
valleys prosperous farmers was
in town Friday on business.
Mrs. A. E. Hobbs came down
from Lordsburg Friday to spend
a few days at her old home in
Duncan.
Call J. H. McCleskey for fine
Peaches 2 1-2c f. O. b. Duncan or
&c at his orchard.
Nick Hughes a cattleman at
Lordsburg and rancher on the
Gila is spending a few days in
Duncan.
w. w. Holder, proprietor of
the Sheldon mercantile establish
ment, was in town Saturday on
business.
We will have in a car of coal
and deliver it for SO. so per ton so
put in your order, |. F. & M. E.
Campbell. 7tf.
Willie Damron and mother
came overland from Thatcher
Friday and are visiting at Frank
lin with friends.
Cleaning and pressing done at
the City Barber shop. Rates rea-
sonable. Work guaranteed. We
are here to stay give us a call.
George A. Olney arrived here
Saturday afternoon from Los
Angeles. Cal., where he has been
visiting with his family for the
past three months. Guardian.
Chas Harris of Sheldon is in
Duncan today to make his final
five year proof on his homestead
before Commissioner Waters.
Mr.. Harris paid this office a
pleasant call.
Mr.. Stoll, a former contractor
on the Shannon railroad and now
a farmer of the Gila Valley, re-
turned from Globe last Wednes-
day where he has been a witness
in the u. S. Court.
The Board of Supervisors, sit
ting as a board of Equalization
will be in session at Clifton the
greater part of the week, and
taxpayers who have complaint to
make on account of raises in
their assessments will be afford
ed an opportunity to be heard.
Cigars and tobacco, pool tables,
good lounging chairs and, in fact,
a good, cool place to rest, be So
ciable and enjoy yourself, at P.
w. Anderson & Co.'S.
E. E. Wall, attorney-at-laW of
Clifton, was in Duncan last
Thursday. Mr.. Wall has estab-
lished an office at the Harcrow
Livery Stable and will be in Dun
can every Thursday.
S. F. Await, County Superin-
tendent of roads for Greenlee
County, came over from Globe
last Wednesday where he has
been a witness in the u. S. Court.
for the Shannon Railway Co. of
Clifton.
Miss Maud Cosper and Miss
| Mo11dio kar uicitad tho COcpar
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-08-23
Arizona & N. M. Railway Company

South bound train connects with Southern Pa
cific west bound train No. l, leaving Lordsburg
1857 a. M, Mountain Time.
South bound train connects with Ell Paso &
Southwestern east bound train for Ell Paso, leav-
ing Hachita at 40 a. M, Mountain Time and
with west bound train for Douglas and Bisbee
leaving Hachita at II 10 a. m., Mountain Time.
A. T. THOMSON,
Traffic MANAGER. Clifton. Arizona.
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-08-23
J. Nations was in town

| UuOIlOQys
M. A. Clouse and son, Oscar,
were in town Monday on busi-
ness.
Vane Gould of Sheldon brought
two fine loads of watermelons to
town Saturday.
C. F. Pascoe, undertaken at
Clifton. came down Monday re-
turning the same day.
B. R. Lanneau, cashier of the
Bank of Duncan, was married in
Waco, Texas, on the 10th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Harcrow
left for Clifton Monday, where
they will spend a few days with
friends.
j. R. Fowler, manager of the
Duncan Lumber company, has
purchased the Allen property on
Hill street.
Mrs. Ross Sloan, who has been
quite sick at her home in Duncan
the past few weeks, is reported
much better this week.
Ed McKelvey, one of Sheldon's
prosperous cattlemen and farm
ers was in town Friday and gave
this office pleasant call.
The Arizonian force is under
obligations to Dan Rorabaugh
for fine feast of roasting ears
pulled from his garden.
Daniel Fraser, President of
the Twin Peaks Mining & Mill
ing Co., left Monday for the
mines where he will spend a few
days.
Mrs. Leonard Smith of Moren-
ci came down Sunday and is
stopping at the home of her
mother, Mrs. L. B. Stephens, on
main Street.
Uncle Alex Martin came in
Thursday from his cattle ranch
in the Steeple Rock district, Mr..
Martin reports the range as being
fine and cattle fat.
The osper-Wyndam Dit h
company has just completed a
new fume in their ditch and the
Valley canal people are building
one in their ditch east of town.
j. M. Dudley, Jr., brother of
Mrs. E. w. Taylor, returned
from Hachita, N. NJ, Monday,
where he has been working for
some time on the A. & N. M.
Railroad.
The barley crop is commencing
to move and is bringing satisfac-
tory prices. The Duncan Lum-
Der company shipped a car to
LOrdSburg last week and B. F.
Billingsley sent one to the Clifton
market.
The Gila Ranch is now sending
it's peach crop to market. This
fruit is equal to that produced in
the Ozark peach country and
finds ready sale in the Clifton
and Morenci camps which take
all the Duncan produce.
Otto F. Branstetter, of Okla
homa, a Socialist lecturer of nat
ional reputation will deliver a
lecture on that topic at the Pres
byterian Church in Duncan on
August 81, 1911. The public IS
cordially invited, and those who
wish to hear Socialism Made
Plain" by one of it's ablest ex-
ponents will do we'll to attend.
The Republicans are jubilant
over the Presidents veto message
and think they have a Grow"
coming. You have gentlemen;
and the Democratic party will
see to it that after the election a
good black bird is left o tn
oloto fOy. nvnrV ono of Won
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-08-23
Fen. S. Hildreth
Land, Mining and Irrigation Law
Suite 21O Fleming Building
Phoenix, Arizona.

OuICe A1U FIcIIIIS DulluIHS
Phoenix, Arizona.
Make speciality Of all business
before the local Land Office,
General Land Office and Depart
ment of the Interior.
Contests conducted, Plats
made Rights of way, Re-
payments TOwnsites and
Forest Reserve affairs...
If you are thinking of patenting
your mines, let me explain my
method - much cheaper, and
you get the result.
Have for sale Government Land
scrip that acquires title in one
day without residence, cultiva-
ton or Improvements.
Eight Years an Official
of the Land Department
Duncan Arizonian., 1911-08-23
Accused of Stealing

E. E. Chamberlain, of Clinton,
Me-, boldly accuses Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve of stealing g-the sting
from burns or scalds-the pain
from sores of ali kinds the di-
stress from boils or piles. 1T robs
cuts corns, bruises, sprains and
injuries of their terror, " he says,
as a healing remedy it's equal
don't exist" Only 25c at all
Druggists.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
The Seismoqra oh.

The seismograph Is a most interest
ing instrument 1t is kept in a sub
basement room. far from disturbing in
fuences There 1t records upon strip
of paper such earthquakes as may hap
pen anywhere The scientists then
study the strip Of paper and herald to
the world the news that the tremor
which shook down several cities was
duly registered.
The seismograph Is a remarkable
contrivance. though in just what way
is not yet determined However, in
the interests of science, it Is as valu-
able. as would be the imprint Of the
hoof upon the seat Of the trousers OF
a man who had been kicked By mule
After the event he could study the i'm
print and assure himself that he had
been kicked--Life-
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05

- IHE SUPERIOR COURT OF The STATE OF WASH
ISsIoS, n AND FOR The COUNTY OF PEND
oEEILLE
ID he Matter Of the Estate Of Thomas Johnson,
Deesesed-Sotice
Nol;ce Is hereby given that in pursuance of
- otdef OF the Superior Court OF Pend Oreiile
Punt STATE OF Washington, made on the 18th
.e5 OF sepIemb Der. A. D. 1911. in the matter OF
.as PeItlon OF James VI. Mcdonald. adm
IeCf OF SAID estate. praying for an order au-
S.o!Zing him to sell said real estate therein
a.5sefloed, said James NJ Mcdonald, the under
~ 4s4 administrator IS aforesaid of the estate
"a "a. AAonas Johnson, deceased will sell at pub
Se auction TO the highest bidder for cash in
100, SUBJECT 70 confirmation by said court, on
IE 4'An Gay OF October, A. d. 1911, at 10 O'Clock
n -; OF SAID day, st the office of the said James
. EeDonald, In Newport, in said county OF
e44 ofeille and state Of Washington, all the
In go IlI4e interest ard estate of said Thomas
o4I=on, deceased, zs the time of his death in
- ~ al those certain lots, pieces or parcels
"a ana situate and being in the said county OF
teld Oretile and state of Washington. and
LIE particularly described as follows, to-wit:
A0m Tered SIX s and seven Z and the
.yl|aWezt quarter of the southeast quarter,
me southwest quarter OF the northeast
x-e1btr OF Section three 3 Township thirtv-
Ve 80 North, Range forty three 41E. w.
n me county OF Pend Oreille and state OF
darlington
44s.ns and conditions of sale: Cash
u Dz-ed sats 18th day of September, A. d. 1911.
JAMES u, AcDoSALD, Administrator.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
SYNDICATE OFFERED TIMBER
Tracts to Keep Mergers Mills Running
for Many Years.

Seattle-Timber tracts aggegating
10 900, 900, 900 feet or enough to keep
running for an indefinite time the
mills proposed to be included in the
big Oregon and Washington merger.
now being organized by Henry NJ.
Pierce, have been offered the syndi-
cate by the present owners.
It is estimated that the mills have
an average available timber supply
sufficient to run six years. Pierce
and the big Eastern syndicate he rep
resents In the merger insist that at
least 16 and possibly 20 years timber
supply must be made available before
the merger can be regarded as sue
cessfuL Discussing the merger plan
at the Hotel Washington, Pierce said:
I'VE are meeting with splendid en-
oouragement In the formation Of our
company all along the Coast. Every
where I go find the business inter-
ests generally very favorably in
clined to the plan, and feel certain
OF its ultimate success"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Bucked the IIcer.

The forest land of southern India
possesses a breed of buffalOes vastly
superior to the ungainly creatures Of
the plains. They are shaggy haired
and massive. with thick. short horns.
and possess immense strength. A herd
Of these buffaloes was grazing when a
tiger came out Of the forest near by.
The herdsman shouted. beat his staff
on the ground and tried to scare away
the brute. but ii would not be scared
and sprang upon him. knocked him
down and stood over him snarling
He gave himself up for lost when the
bull Of the herd charged savagely upon
the tiger and knocked him fully TWEEN
ty feet The attack was so sudden
and the shock so great that it took all
the fight out Of the tiger He gathered
himself up in a dazed way and actual
~ skunk off into the forest The bull
shook himself. beloved. pursued his
enemy a few yards and then went
quietly to feeding as If vanquishing
tiger were an everyday occurrence.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05

N The SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASH
lSGIoS, N AND FOR PEND oREILLE COUNTY.
T.. B. Weatherby, Plaintiff, vs. Benjamin T.
Vaughn and Marguerite Vaughn, His Wife,
Dete1dent-Summ
ne Il e OF Washington to the said Benjamin
J. Vaughn and Marguerite Vaughn, His Wife,
Defendants:
You and each Of you are hereby summoned
70 appear within sixty days after the first pub
4ceton OF this summons, tO-Bit: Within sixty
gays alter the 3lss day OF August. 1911, and de-
!enQ the above entitled action IN the above
emitted court, and answer the complaint OF the
pIelntl1, and serve copy OF your answer upon
ne Undersigned attorney for plaintiff. al his
once below stated; and in case OF your failure
30 70 DO judgment will be rendered against
you according 20 the demand OF the comp Iaint
"hlcn Las been filed with the clerk of said
court
The object Is TO forecIose certain mortgage
executed by the plaintiffs on the LIST day OF
Apri, 1919, for The sum OF 1880 and interest
q per cent per annun on the southeast quar-
tsf seA OF Section fourteen Il OF Town
sAlp tnlrty-0ne 81 North of Range forty
meg 3 then part of Stevens county, but
AoH OF Pend Oreilie county, OF said state, Judg-
Aeat being prayed in the said sum OF $1,000
slln Interest from the lst day OF October, 1910,
!of Inc sum Of S52-64 taxes which the plaintiff
Costs. p " UyF
Attorney for Plaintiff o. Address. Rooms
and Post0fice Block, Davenport, Wash.
1871
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
CANDIDATES APPEARING
Many Aspire to Governors Chair In
Washington.


Olympia-M e. Hay, Spokane;
Robert T. Hodge, Seattle, sheriff OF
King County; Howard D. Taylor,
Eagle Gorge, King County, speaker
of the last House; Lee Johnson. Sun
nyside, former legislator; ]. c. Law
renee, Whitman County, member Of
public service commission; A. W.
Perley, state track inspector; Sen
ator A. s. Ruth, Olympia; Otto A.
Case, Seattle, auditor King County;
William P. Trimble, Seattle; Mayor
]. P. Higgins, Vancouver, and W. H.
Kaufman, Bellfngham, assessor OF
Whatcom County, are few OF those
whose names are mentioned for the
Republican nomination for governor
at the primary election to be held in
September, 1912.
Although Governor Hay has not an
nounced himself, declaring before he
left for the East that the country Is
now suffering from an Overdose of
politics." there Is little question but
that he Will be in the race.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
WASHINGTON STATE
NEWS OF INTEREST
lmpo 'tant Happenings OF the
Week From Towns in Our
State.
Twin Cities Join for Water.

Centralia.-The joint committee OF
Eentralia and Chehalis business men,
gravity water system for the two
towns, is meeting with no obstacles
in its plans, and harmony reigns.
The Chehalis members of the commit
tee are ready to go ahead with the
calling of a special election to vote
bonds for the system for that city,
and the legal committee has been re-
quested to draw up the necessary dec
uments for that purpose.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Application No. sllO.
Notice of Sale OF State Lands

xottce is hereby given that on Saturday, the
..b isy of November, 1911, between the hours OF
1SorIock in the forenoon and four O'Clock in
ssfternoon, commencing at 10 O'Clock in the
:arsnoon of said day, in front of the main en-
.csnoe door TO the county court house in the
',1rof Newport, county of Pend Orellle, state
- Washington either by the county auditor to
"a county or by member OF the Board of
safe and Commissioners of the state of Wash
i6gton. the following described state lands, to-
gefher with the Improvements situated there
en-, will be sold a public auction to the highest
bidder therefor, to-wit:
Application No. SlIO.
NeII OF ne14 OF Section 10, Township 30North,
Range Is E. ". NJ, containing 40 acres, more or
las according to the government survey there
~ appraised at $4,000.
"a, Ssid lands will be sold subject to the terms,
conditions and reservations of Chapter l09 OF
the Session Laws of 1911, relating to easements
for rights-of-way and the carrying of timber
stone, mineral and other products over the
same
snpraised value above stated and upon the
terms and conditions following:
Terms and Conditions of Sale-Not less than
one-tenth OF the purchase price must be paid
a the time OF sale TO The officer making the
sale The purchaser, if he be not the owner OF
the improvements, must forthwith pay 10 the
officer making the sale the full amount OF the
appraised value OF the improvements. as above
stated One-tenth of the purchase price must be
Tsid annually thereafter on the first day OF
March OF each year, with interest on all de-
rer annum, together with accrued interest on
snv balance, al the same rate: Provided, That
any purchaser may make full payment OF Drin-
cjpie, interest and statutory fees at any time
and obtain deed or state patent. The pur-
purchaser of land containing timber or other
valuable materials is prohibited 0y law from
cutting or removing any such timber or mater
ials without first obtaining consent of the Com
missioner OF Public Lands or the board, until
the full amount of the purchase price has been
paid and deed issued.
a solo nT rSra IN
the reservations OF oils, gases, coal, ores, min
erals and fossils of every name, kind and de-
scription and TO the additional terms and con-
ditions prescribed in the act OF the legislature
approved March %. 1907, being section OF
chapter 256 OF the Laws OF 1897.
The above desert bed lands are offered for sale
in pursuance OF an order OF the Board of State
Land Commissioners, and an order OF sale
duly ISSUED and certified by the Commmis-
sioner OF Public Lands of the state of Washing
ton now on file in the office OF the county au-
diGor OF said county.
FRANK c. MORSE,
DO Asst. Commissioner OF Public Lan1s.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05

II THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE or WASH
LNoIoS, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND
ohEILLE (FokAERLY sEYENs CoUNTYl-IS PRO-
BATE.
In the Matter of the Guardianship of the Per.
son and Estate of George b. Moon an Ineorn-
petent Person-Notiee OF Settlement of Ac-
count
Notice is hereby given that ]. Kelly. the
guardian OF tie person and estate of George 81
Mooh, an incompetent. has rendered and pre-
scented for settlement. and filed i'm said eoprt
ms account of his administration of said es.
sate, together with report thereon and that
Monoay, the 9Th uay OF October 1911 at 9: 80
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day at the court
room OF said court, at Newport in said county
% reno orellIe, state OF Washington, has been
hXed by the clerk as the time and place for the
settlement OF said account and the hearing of
SAID report, at which time and place snF per
son interested in said estate NAV appear and
ME ms exceptions. in writing to said account
and contest the same
DATED this 18th day of September 1911
(SeaD EARL x. PARKS. Clark.
1873
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Call Tor General School Fund Warrants

All warrants drawn on the general fund of
the following school districts, registered in
this office, are hereby called for payment and
interest ceases from this date
Dated at Newport, Wssh., Oct 5, 1911.
Dist. No.
Warrants numbered S69 to s74, inclusive. and
to 9, inclusive
warrants mum bered to 5, inclusive
10 Warrants numbered to 2, inclusive
IL Warrants numbered 81 to 81, inclusive. and
to 9, inclusive.
Il Warrants NUN bered Al and and 3
ID Warrants numbered 81 and l.
IA Warrants mum bered to 5, inclusive,
ID Warrants numbered and 2
IL Warrants numbered to g. inclusive
10 arrants mum bered 81 and to 4. inclusive
y Warrants numb ered IL to S. inclusive
y Warrants numbered to II, inclusive
q Warrants mbered to 4, inclusive
q Warrants mum bered to 10, inclusive
. warrants I'm bered A and to 8, inclusive
Is Warrants numbered 81 and and 3.
30 Warrants numbered 1 to 4, inclusive
81 Warrants mum bered l to s. inclusive
81 Warrants numbered 10 g. inclusive
g Warrants numbered to 9, inclusive
E. L. REID,
Treasurer of Pend Oreille County, Wash.
21-3
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
BeIIinqham Feels Quake.

Bellingham-A distinct earthquake
shock was felt here. The shock was
OF short duration and did no damage
In the business distcict, although those
who were In the upper stories OF
buildings and several who occupy
structures that are built On piling
along the waterfront say that the
shock caused the buildings to rock so
that they ran to the open fearing a
catastrophe. Only one shock was per-
ceptible.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Ample Apology.

An Irish lawyer once addressed the
court as gentlemen" instead Of your
honors" After he had concluded
brother of the bar reminded him OF
his error. He Immediately arose and
apologized thus: MAY it please the
court. i'm the heat Of debate / called
yer honors gentlemen 1 made mis-
take. yer honors" Then he sat down,
and if the court was not sansned IL
did not disclose the fact.-Case and
Comment
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Pasco InstaIIs Cluster Lights.

Pasco-The city council awarded
the contract for installation Of an
electric cluster lighting system
throughout the business and part Of
the residence section OF this city to D.
Hammond Of Pasco, representing the
National Harvester Company OF Spo-
kane. Three cluster lights supported
On a column with concrete base, Of
specially prepared design, will be pro-
vided.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Sheriffs Sale
STATE OF WASHINGTON,

49,, o{s s
By virtue of an execution issued out OF the
Honorable Superior Court OF the State OF Wash
ington, for the County of Pend OreilIe, on the
2Ist day OF August, 1911, by the clerk thereof in
the case OF George ". Peddycord and Maude
{. Peddycord, his wife, plaintiffs, VS.. George J.
Goodhue, defendant Stevens county No. 1920
and 70 me sheriff directed and delivered
notice is hereby given that will proceed 10
sell to the highest bidder for cash. within the
hours prescribed by law Tor sheTif's sales, to-
wit, at one O'Clock p. II -. on the It'll day Of
October, i. D. 1911, before the court house
door Of the said Pend Oreille county in the
state OF Washington, all the right, title and in
terest OF the said George j. GOodhue in and 10
the following described property, to-wit: The
southeast quarter of the northeast quarter; the
north half of the southeast quarter, and the
in Section Twenty-eight f2S), Township Thirty
one 81 North, Range FOrty-three E43) E. W. NJ
IN the county OF Pend Oreille, state of Wash
llgton, levied on as the property of the said
George GoOdhue, 10 satisfy q judgment
amounting 70 sl457.27; also the sum of $4,000
attorneys fees $1,000 costs OF suit, together
with interest on S125000 from Dec y, 1910, at s
per cent Per snnum; interest on s34 10 at per
cent per anDum from Dec. q. 1910 together
with interest at the legal rate, costs and accru-
ing costs, in favor of George W. PeddycoTd and
Aaude E. Peddycord. his wife, the plaintiffs in
said cause.
Given under my hand this 5th day of Septem-
ber 1911. B. F. GARDINER, Sheriff.
15-7
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Monkev Bread.
Comment.

African baobabs (also called monkey
bread. sour gourd and lalo plant) were
computed by Adamson, noted traveller.
TO have endured for $50 years Ma
tiyes use the followed out TRUNKS OF
these enormous trees as places OF de-
posit for executed criminals whom the
law denies the rights OF burial.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-10-05
Alleged Land SWindIers Caught.

Seattle.-J. e. Gregerson and A.
Robbins, land locators, who are
charged with having f1eeced hundreds
Of persons seeking farms in Canada
out of thousands of dollars by
charging a SIS fee In each case for the
service of pointing out the real land
Office conducted by the Canadian gov
eminent" In this city, were put out
Of business by Prosecuting Attorney
John F. Murphy and the police de-
partment.