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The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01
March II. 1862

The second battalion Of Ohio cav airy. engaged on patrol duty at Inde- pendenee. Ky. was engaged by DOT. ton Of Colonel Parker's Confederate force during heavy fog The firing was heavy. but desultory, owing to the fog, which obseured both comba- tants
 John Milton Botts, Valentine Heck Ter, Franklin Stearns and a number of other men were arrested at Rich mond charged with treason to the COnfederacy. Evidence had been gathered that they had expressed themselves against the Confederacy and in favor of the United States.
 A St. Louis daily paper printed as a news item that the Confederates had established powder mills in vir- ginia, South Carolina. Georgia and Alabama. The story stated that the Confederates had accumulated much powder of their own manufacture. but that it was inferior in strength, because of the impossibility of get ting the proper ingredients. Tn. stances Of its weakness were cited; among them the circumstance that after the engagement at Fort Donel. son many of the wounded Union sol diers were able to pick the buckshot out of their skin like slivers.
 Lieut.. Orlando Houston of Captain Carlin's Second Ohio battery was captured ten miles west of General Curtis camp ia Missouri by band of Texas Rangers. Lieutenant Hous- ton was on a foraging expedition with small detachment.
 General Curtis. U. S. A, at Camp Halleck. in Arkansas, advised those In arms against the United States to return to their allegiance. assuring them safety and the fullest protec- ton.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01
Sad Meeting.

q think we met at this cafe last winter Your overcoat is very familiar 10 me"
 But I didn't own it then"
 No; but did -FIegende Blaet ter
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01
February 27, 1862.

News Item: MT. Fricsson's iron clad steamer, the Monitor, went to sea from New York today for some unknown destination. Mir. Ericsson was on board. and desires to test the invulnerability of his ship by engag- ing the strongest battery of the en- emy which can be got at. The Mon- flor carries only two eleven-inch col umbiads. Lieutenant Worden, who commands the battery. is an officer of great experience and tried courage. and the sailors and gunners are pick cd men"
 A. E. Hill and J. I. Pettigrew were made brigadier generals by the Con federate senate at Richmond. Virginia A resolution was enthusiastically passed that no peace proposition would be entertained excluding any portion of the Confederate states and declaring that the war would be con tinued until the national forces were entirely expelled from the Confedeg- Rcy,
 The evacuation of Columbus. Ken lucky, by the Confederates. was com menced. The position had been rem dered untenable by the sueeesses of the rational forces at Forts Henry and Donelson
 Martial law was proclaimed by Pres ident Davis over Norfolk and Ports mouth. Virginia, and the writ of hab- eas corpus was suspended. The proclamation included an area of ten miles about each town.
 MT. Davis Of Kentucky introduced a confscation bill in the United States senate as a substitute for that intro dueed by MT TeumbulI. The law pro posed to apply the confscated prop erty to the benefit of those who had suffered loss by the war.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01
February 26g1862.

Reverdy Johnson, member of the Maryland house of delegates from Baltimore county, introduced into the house resolutions declaring the loy- atty of the state to the Union. The resolution was provoked by an as- sertion attributed to President Jeff Davis that Maryland, already united to Us by haliowed memories and ma terial interests, will, when able to speak with justified voice, unite her destiny to the south'
 In raid on keittsville, Barry county, Missouri. a body of Texas Rangers inflicted considerable dam age on Captain Montgomery's com pany of Wright's battalion, captured seventy horses and burned two wagon loads of suffers supplies.
 President Lincoln approved the legal tender bill authorizing a loan of s500.000,000
 The Union gunboat R. F. Forbes, having run aground on Nag's Head, N. C., was set atire and burned to prevent it's falling into the hands Of the Confederates.
 A meeting of cotton and tobacco planters was held in Richmond to consider the destruction of the cotton and tobacco crops to prevent their falling into the hands of the Union army.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01
T5e CIVIL WAR FIFTY YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
February 25. 1862.

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 The city Of Nashville. Tenn, until recently used as capital Of the state. was entered and possessed by the national troops under General Nell son, |. s. 4. The government offices had been removed from Nashville to Memphis some days before the occu- patton. and the Confederate forces had recently withdrawn. A panic broke among the citizens at news Of the approach of the Union army, aua many of them fled with the southern troops.
 The Federal government took dras- tic steps to prevent leakage of miIi- tary news from the wires. B order from Washington, the telegraph lines in all states were taken possession or by the war department. News dis patches were to be vigorously cen- sored. and any newspaper or period fcal that should publish news that had not been authorized for pubica- ton by the department was ordered thenceforth to be denied the priv ileges of the wires.
 Gen Sterling Price made a report to Gov. C. r Jackson of Missouri Of the retreat of his Confederate force from Missouri. He stated that, hay ing occupied Springfield for the pur- pose of being within reach of sup plies. he had been attacked by an overwhelming force of Federals and had deemed it expedient to retreat. After four days march he reached Cross Follows. Ark. The report was dated at camp on Cove Creek, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01
PILES CrRED INeTo DAYS

Your druggist Will refund money If PAZO OINT- MFNr fails any of Itching, Blind Bleeding or Pro,ruding Piles in 10 l4 days. 5vc.
The Forrest City times., 1912-03-01

Well, dear?" he began. At the same instant the telephone bell began also. and in another second he was deeply sngrossed in a conversation that to Mrs. Bruce seemed to have lasted full fy ten minutes.
 ''Dick; I came down to-" she said when at last he hung up the receiver.
 Just minute, Lucy. I've got to call up Bentley at once and tell him of this matter that Hardwich was phon ing me about"
 After Bentley had been put In pos session of long list of facts and de tails that to Mrs Bruce were about as clear as so much Sanskrit her hus- band again turned to her with a vel coming smile.
 This morning, Dick. I received a letter from-''
 "Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling," rang the telephone. Its insistent demand for his attention promptly brought Bruees gar to the receiver.
 By George, Is that right" he ex. claimed after he had listened a min. ute. Its a pretty big deal. isn't it.? Well, you'll have to go to Hardwich for the figures. Yes, We can send over our schedule but Hardwich can give you more data. Yes. certainly, I'll ask him. Don't mention it I have plenty of time No trouble whatever" He hung up the receiver.
 ft'Tba+ CI +o Jo +bo ,r-no4 Amalgamated company q little favor" he said smilingly to Mrs. Bruce. But before his hand had left the receiver he changed his mind and took it down again. Then followed a long and dip lomatic appeal to Hardwich Mrs Bruce sat through it patiently buoyed up by the thought of the perfectly de. lightful surprise she still had in store for her husband
 Once more the receiver was hung up on it's hook and Bruce swinging around in his chair. said, Going shop ping, Lucy?"
 "No. Dick, I came down especially to tell you-' Then the loud ring of the telephone drowned her voice.
 'Hullo Yes. Oh, Mr. Bonthorne, Very glad to hear from you. Why. yes. T think so. No trouble at all. I have the whole project mapped out here in my desk Yes, if you wish, can read off the main points for you
 Bruce drew thick package of pa. pers from a pigeon hole and began to read slowly and carefully numerous paragraphs and long lists of figures Mrs. Bruce gave his back despairlne glance, fdgeted for ten minutes and then. rising quietly. slipped out of the office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
WILL NOT MIDDLE
 CURRENCY LAW

Washington, D. C., Nov. 29.-- The OHuse and Senate commit tees announce that they will not meddle with currency Legislation during this session of congress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
WOMAN WORKERS
 USURP TRADES

Paris. Nov. 29.--AccOrding tn siaiistirs just published. tI7. .OOn more men arc at work in France now than five years ago. the fig urcs for women having increased more than S50.000 in the same lrngIh of time. In 222 profrSsinnS women arc in he majority, wliil" in Inc total they represent 35 per rent. In the ditch digging and stone working trades women have l15i members.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
 BATTLES POLICE

san Francisco, Nov. 2g.-- Mrs. Jean Weismill McCumas, the hrautiful young wife of w. P. MrC"mas, wealthy mining rnIi- n"er of Los Angeles and Mexico. died this morning al Adler san itarium here from the revolver wound in her right temple, with out having r"gaincd ronSriolIS- ness. McthInaS was released by the police late yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
NO JURISDICTION
 OVER WHITE PASS
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The decision lravcE Canadian ships plying into Skagway sub jcct to regulation by the Inter- Stair Commerce commission, but cxempts American railroads from regulation one" they have crnsS- cd inc border.
 The Humboldt Steamship cnm- pany were trying tn get through rates from Seattle tn Dawson and to avoid the discriminal ion prac- tirrd against them by the defend ant companies. The decision will dcmoralizr the shipping business into the interior by way of Skag- way.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29

The Bazaar io br given by the Wonlcn's Guild will bc held in Moose hall next Tuesday. Don't forget the date. December 3rd.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
MILL STRIKERS
 ARE ACQUITTED
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or received telegram from her son saying: "Competr freedom for the three of us" The poor old mother was uvrrjnyrd al inc news and now is anxious for her son iO come home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
FOGEt DENIES
 HAVING TALKED

New York, Nov. 29.--At a meet ing of the Natioial League held here Fogel, of Philadelphia, de- nied having said that games were being thrown and manipulated by the umpires. He also announced that his resignation as a mem Der of the League would shortly bc forthcoming.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
London's Chief is Shot.

London. Nov. 29.--A man who had been refused a taxi licrnSr yesterday shot Edward Henry. chief of police, although not fla tally. The chiefs chauffeur in- stantly nv"rpnw"rcd thrl chiefs aSSailanl. who was landed in jail.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
ANDREW oARMEaIE
 WILLS MONEY

New York, Nov. 29.--Andrcw Carnegie announces that he will will all of his wealth to the Car noEic corporation save twenty firc million dollars. which, il is presumed. hr is keeping for him self and his family.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29

Thrr" stages loaded with pas scngrrs from Fairbanks will ar rive in tho city tnis evening ac- cording to a telegram received from WuriinanS,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
Weather Report
November 2S. 1912

NUNCIHOtF 2N, IWI2. BaromrLric. pressure .... 29.S8S Temperature at 5 D. m. ...i7 Maximum temperature .25 Minimum temperature ..... Q Mean temperature ........l1 Clear, calm N. F..
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29
3toamer Movements

Northwestern. dur here ioninr- row.
 Yukon, due here tomorrow. Mariposa. south bound. Latouchc, loading Prince William
 Sound, hence iO Tacoma.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-11-29

"Thc Cliff" is the place, not n bunkhousc; not cheap, hut rca- sonable and moderate in price, and, you get what you pay for comfort.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

If U need heater see the Au-
bineau Bros.
w. B. Greeley of Washington,
ID. c., was in Flagstaff this week.
Mr.. Frank Schurtcliff of Ogden,
Utah, was in Flagstaff Wednes-
day.
Robert Walton, the sheepman,
was in Williams on business We'd
nesday.
All kinds of tin work, first class
plumbing. Work done promptly.
Wilson & Coffin.
Ladies Home Journal and Wo-
mans Home Companion at b.
Hooks. Sept. 20 TT
Ed McGonigle, president OF the
F. L. M. company, was in Wins
on business Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Bassett of
Chicago, were registered at the
Commercial Wednesday.
Charles Lindstrom, foreman of
Camp Q, Saginaw Lumber Co.,
was in the city yesterday.
Babbitt Bros. received 800 head
of cattle and ]. A. Kellam so4
head from Holbrook Tuesday.
The new Ioo-ton Santa Fe track
scale is nearly ready for use, with
a neat Office covering the beam.
Miss Gussie Treat and Mrs.
Baum of Holbrook spent Sunday
with Mrs. c. A. Keller and other
friends.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

Capt. Pat Fenton now owns a
valuable prune orchard at Camp
bell, Calf, and is doing fine.
Will Marlar is attending meet
ing of the state board of pharma-
cists, of which he is member, in
Phoenix this week.
David Babbitt is having extern
sive improvements made to his
residence on Beaver street, includ-
ing large sleeping porch.
The new Aubineau building has
made a wonderful improvement in
Leroux street. The front on rail-
road avenue has not yet been COM
pleted.
The contract for plumbing and
heating of the new Episcopal
church was let to Wilson & Coffin.
They recently completed the Ideal
rooming house plumbing and heat
ing system.
Rev. r. b. Cocks of Phoenix
will conduct Episcopal services in
Elks Hall Sunday, Nov. II; morn
ing at IL O'Clock, evening service
at 1880 O'Clock. All are cordially
invited to attend these services.
Santa Cruz, Cali, Carl c. KRAFT
zenstein, mgr. of the J. G. Tanner
Drug Store, says; We have
sold Foley & Co. S medicines for
the past twenty years, and have
yet to hear our first complaint OF
dissatisfied customer. Our ex-
perience shows US that Foley &
Co. aim has alwys been to make
giving& health maintaining rene
dies" WillMarlar Pharmacy.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
FIVE men ARE HELD
UNDER $4,000 BONDS

James McKelvey, Henry Pit
man, Willis Crockett and Bob
Wagner were arrested last week
charged with having killed cattle
not belonging to them. Nickel
vey was implicated by having
meat in possession here in town.
The killing was done on the
Woody ranch and brought in from
there. The men were each placed
under $4,000 bonds to await the
action OF the grand jury. Wag-
ner gave bonds and was released.
Chas. McKelvey, a minor, was
held for trial in the juvenile court,
being implicated in the matter.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
CORNvILLE NEWS ITEMS
Cornyille, Ariz., Nov. s.


Several of our people are hav-
ing their houses papered and
painted.
The cattle men have driven off
all their beef stock and report the
range cattle doing we'll.
The latest report is that the
railroad into the Verde valley will
commence to run regular trains
next Thursday or Friday.
The weather down here is fine.
Alfalfa is still growing and feed
on the range is growing after the
last rain. 1t looks good for stock
men this winter.
The election is over and there
were IA straight democratic, 3
straight progressive and 10 straight
socialist votes cast here. They
do not split their votes here-it is
straight or nothing with them.
Mr.. Topping is cutting all of
the Cottonwood trees in front of
his place and putting in good
ornamental trees, making his
place look like one worth having
for a home. He is also putting a
Page fence around his place and
fixing up his premises in general.
There has been oil struck in the
Upper Verde oil we'll and all of
the available lands are being To-
Gated. Several of the patented
lands are being leased to prospect
for oil and if the people want to
buy or locate farms they had bet
ter get in before the boom comes.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
Youths Companion for 1913

The Youths Companion APP
peals to every interest OF family
life, from housekeeping to ath-
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youthful vim and vigor, with ar
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successful play in the great games
with charming tales OF girls COL
leges. But The Companion does
not surrender these readers when
they have entered the more serious
paths of life. Mothers will well
come the page for little children
and the weekly Doctors letter.
Fathers will find the important
news of the day as il is, and not
as it is rumored to be. The en-
tire household will appreciate the
sketches which touch gently on
common foibles or caricature &C.
centricity. In short, for less than
four cents a week The Companion
brings into the home clean enter
tainment, pure inspiration, fine
ideals, increase of knowledge.
Names rarely seen in tables of
contents will be found in The
Companions announcement for
1913, which will be sent upon re-
quest-with samples of the paper,
to those not familiar with it,
Every new subscriber for I9I 5
will receive free all the issues tor
the remaining weeks of 1912, also,
free, The Companion Window
Transparency and Calendar for
1913, in rich, translucent colors
the most beautiful of all Compan-
ion souvenirs.
THE YoUTH's COMPANION
I44 Berkeley ST., Boston, Mass.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
Methodist Episcopal Church

Services at the Methodist church
Sunday, Nov. 18th, as follows:
Sunday school, o;45 a. M; morn
ing worship at 1900; Epworth
League, 6:3o p. M; evening SER
mon, 1880; prayer meeting, We'd
nesday, 1880 p. m. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all.
ROBERT E. WRIGHT,
Pastor.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

Ranch For Sale-8o acres, 40
acres under cultivation, plenty of
water; cheap if taken at once;
cash or terms to suit purchaser;
good orchard on the place; orchard
consists of 70 bearing trees
peaches, apples, plums, pears;
as acres in alfalfa; good fence.
For further particulars, inquire
at this office.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For SALE Ranch 90 acres.
Large bungalow with bath, heat,
lighu and water. Stable and hen
merry. Pure stream of water runs
through property. c. b. Wilson,
Flagstaff, Arizona. May 3I-tf
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
Shopping Chatter
Put Down Good inoleum

The name 'Linoleum" covers a
multitude of sins. Linoleum varies from
thin sheet of coarse cloth filled with
sort of paint to a thick substance of cork
and oil that resists moisture and wears in
definitely
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

A cheerful window display of flowers
we can help you with an assortment OF
jardiniers and pedestals. The cost is
trihing- nothing, compared to the added
satisfaction you will get from these new
pieces
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

The fall season is at hand, and as the
evenings get longer you will spend more
time inside your home-let US suggest
the added comfort of coy arm chair or
rocker.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

WANTED-Woman for general
homework. Permanent place;
good wages. Apply phone I64
nov. 8-tf.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For SALE-8-room house on
south side; handy to F. L. M.
mill. Inquire for terms of c. B.
Wilson. sep. I3-tf
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For SALE--hve room house, fine
location, can be made into nine
rooms. Apply to John Donahue.
Sept s TT
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

Steam heating a special feature
and done in the latest approved
methods. See Wilson & Coffin.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

LosT-Locket, diamond in CEN
ter one side; initials M. E. F. on
other side; dated March 10, 1904
inside. Liberal reward. Return
postoffice window. nov.-It
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

FURNISHED Rooms With stove
from 81. so week up. Also small
house; apply Heller House. o25.4
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For SALE Household furniture
cheap. See J. !. Costigan, Bah
bitt building. Nov.I5-tf
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For SALE-Supply apple and
plum Jelly, marmalade, butter,
canned goods, land chickens. O25-4
A. s. Worthington.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

WANTED-Maid for general
homework. A p psl y to c. IL.
Schulz. nov.I5-tf
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For RENT - Furnished room
near new mill. Bath in connection.
Inquire at Leslie's barber shop.
nov. 8tf
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For RENT-3 room house, un-
Furnished on hill. Apply to Z.
A. Sliker.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For NT-Furnished house; in
quire at Sun Office or Wilson's
blacksmith shop.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

HOUSE TO RENT-Six rooms,
block from court house. Apply
to ]. l.. Daugherty. nov.8-tf
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For SALE OR RENT-Five room
unfurnished house. Twelve lots.
A. s. Worthington. Oct 25-4t
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For RENT room unfinished
house. Apply to Mrs. B.England
nov. IS If
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

Thirty carloads Of honey were
shipped out of the Salt River vail
ley the past year.
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15

For Rent Rooms for rent;
modern conveniences. Call at
Presbyterian Manse. Oct.25-2t
The Coconino sun., 1912-11-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.

LosT-Ladies hand bag. Find
er please leave at Sun Office. 1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-31
WEST HANOVER rnnsn,rEny.
Sessions Held In tho New Kirk u'CIn
Ncnr IIollntIlN.

Holiday. Va. August 3O.-The West
Hanover proshyterv met in tho kirk
VNiii, near liolladay on Tuesday
might
me opening sermon was prcacnod
ny thu l;eN. ". j. King. OF Ilnnpdcr-
sidney Tho Hcv. w r. McElroy. of
charlottesville Was elected moderator.
norary clerk.
~ 81 o'clock on Wednesday,. Rev. j
9. Painter preached the SERMON to a
larSe crowd In attendance.
hc niSht meeting was given to the
nome mission report. 10y Rev H. a.
hudson. OF Gordonsville. and short
speeches were made by others i'm no.
latinG to the same. The home mis-
sion made line showing nearly
doubling tile gifts OF the previous year
me foreign mission FUND also showed
dcvided gains
The Rev j. c. Lcps. Of Appomattox.
preached the sermon at ii O'Clock
ON Thursday. ana tho Rev. Mir Mc.lroy
at night. The prcsbytcry adjourned
To meet the third Tuesday In April al
iarnNillc
The Rev. Nj Hudson is to continue
ne oIangelizing service. with the Row
MI wilson untn Sunday night.
The. meeting OF prcsbYtery was Il
very interesting one. and "a bright M
tnre seems to loom mp for This new
enuFch, kirk O'Cliu Among others i'm
atttndanco from distance were i
baroour Of Gordonsvilo. ana MIR
Mendenhall, OF Green Springs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-31
MISSES HIS RIDE
Hobo with Remarkable Agility Crayrls
Under IOnches OF ENnrcas.

AS the 12.hl express of the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg ami Potomac
Railroad drew out of Elba station
yesterday afternoon q hobo. with a re
markaoie agility. swung to the last
coach and disappeared beneath It,
Patrolman Jacobini witnessed the feat.
and calling TO a brakeman as the cara
gathered speed had tho train stopped.
y large crowd OF Interested spcctn-
tors gathered to witness the arrest
OF the tramp. II was some time before
he was located lying across two beams
under tho third car from the rear How
he managed to climb that distance un-
der the fullmans is Il mystery. which
only The knights OF the road Will be
able TO explain.
The man was removed from his dan
gerous resting place and taken 10 the
Second Police station. lie was charged
with being vagrant. and he gave
his name as Fred Collins and said he
was from New York
Collins said he had been unable to
find work in Richmond and was
anxious to seek more fertile fields.