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Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
First publication Sept. 27-6t
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THE ....-
Thatcher Water Company

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we. the undersigned. S. j. Sims. s. George
Sims and John Cluff. do hereby associate our
selves together for the purpose OF forming cor
poiation under the laws Of the State of Arizona,
and do hereby adopt the following Articles of In
corporation
ARTICLE
The names of the ineorporators are: S. J.
Sims. whose residence and postoffce address is
Thatcher, Arizona: S. George Sims. whose resi-
dence and postofice address is Thatcher. Arizona.
and John Cluff whose residence and postoihce
address is Pima, Arizona
ARTICLE II
. The name of the corporation is Thatcher Water
Company. .,..
ARTICLE Ill
The principal place of transactng business
shall be at Thatcher. Graham County, Arizona.
ARTICLE w ..
The general nature of the business proposed tc
be transacted by this corporation. is to develop,
impound and store water, to develop water power
and transmit and deliver water and water power
to consumers for any and all uses by and in any
and all systems and methods of transmission and
delivery and produce by anx, and every method
electricity and electrical power and transmit and
deliver the same to consumers by and in any and
all systems and methods of transmission and de.
livery for any and all uses to produce by any and
every method gas, and transmit and deliver the
same to consumers by any and all systems and
methods of transmission and delivery for any and
all uses; to MANI ufacture ice and sell and deliver
the same to consumers for any and all uses: tc
construct maintain and operate cold storage
plants and cooling systems for any and oil uses
TO buy own lease both lesser and lesseel. con-
troll and sell plants and systems for the develop
ment inpounding and storing Of water and water
power and for the transmission and delivery
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
YOUNG REALTY co.

We have some of the finest bar.
gnirs in real estate ever offered in
Graham county. Just few of our
choice ba, gains:
Thirty acres, almost in Stafford,
with 4-room frame house, stable for
eight horses, harness room, wagon
shed, hay she'd that will hold ITS
tons, Il acne orchard, 5 acres alfalfa,
balance Gr, in land, moving ma
chine. rake. sulky p!ow. walking
plow, srrina- tooth harrow, scraper.
fruit, tree sprfyer, all kinds of tools,
hay derrick ard fork complete, 5
shares Union water, all for $7,l00.
You can't beat it in any country.
In five years it will be city property
and worth FIVE times it's present
value.
In the Artesian Belt we have the
best yet.
Forty acres patented land, 25
acres in alfalfa, IL acres grain land.
l rake, l mower, su,ky plow, l
walking plow.H 81 new wagon, l
harrsw. l alfalfa eultivator, a hand
cultivators, / low wheeled wagon
and hay rack, l spring wagon. two
seated; ! single horse corn PLANTER,
so turkeys. $50 chickens, l fine Jer-
sey mich cow, 2 mules, weight 100
each; l harness, 3-room lumber
house and lean-to kitchen, 3 shares
in Lebanon reservoir, L four-inch
artesian well flowing water enough
for 20 acres, and good reservoir
You can have all of this for $4 600
cash if you buy it in four days.
Do you know what this means?
Why, it is just like finding it.> We
have many bargains in real estate,
both in Stafford and outside property.
Let US show you what we have.
We can fit you out in any kind of
property you may desire.
We have 100 acres near Geronimo,
that is great snap and means a
fortune to some one.
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01

IAN ACT LIMITING THE NUMBER OF
CARS IN A TRAIN"
ION Ballot Bill 43)
development
win be allowed their full capacity What
nducement there railroad improve its lines by eliminating
reducing grades putting heavier rails better equipment
is be allowed the benefits 1t is claimed
airbrake the Southern Pacific there
has injured in than three
handling long Catteman Mr. it
that wait the train has
reaches the station where though the
might capable Of handling fifteen with
What and don't
restricted by law, long as it is safe.
IAN ACT PROVIDING THAT RAILROADS
SHALL NOT CHARGE MORE THAN THREE
CENTS A MILE"
(on Ballot Nos. 24)
population than square
traffic light that this will
year the railroads will limit borrowing
The
State Arizona, sO
people
sion homesekers that doing much bring people
lower than State in the Union has tried these
sctve with the result that railroad about
sandsionl 70 miles built in the first months
Of 1912 promise for the second months Remember
will
will not be able to invest.
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01

free. The Companion Window Trans
parency and Calendar for 1918. in
rich translucent colors-the, most
beautiful of all Companion Souvenirs.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
144 Berkley St., Boston, Mass.
New subscriptions received at
this office.
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01

is, and not as it is runord to be.
The entire household will appreciate
the sketches which touch gently on
common foibles or caricature eccen.
tricity. In short. for less than four
cents a week The Companion brings
into the home clean entertainment.
pure inspiration, fine ideals, Increase
of knowledge.
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
First publication Oct Is-5t
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Serial No 0550
U. S. Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona.
October 8, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Alonxo A. barney.
of Thatcher. Arizona. who, on October IS, 1908.
x, Section 10. Township rs. Range rs E.. G. 4 8.
r. Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make
final three year proof to establish claim to the
land above described. before r. w. Smith. clerk
OF the Superior Court, at Solomonville, Arizona.
on the 10th day of November. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Theodore Moody. Eugene Damron. Chris A.
Alfred. Samuel Echols. all Of Thatcher. Arizona.
FRANK III. PARKER. Rcgistefr
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01

Names rarely seen in tables OF
contents will be found in The Com.
panion's Announcement for 1918,
which will be sent upon request
with samples Of the paper, to those
not familiar with it.
Every new subscriber for 1918
will receive free all the issues for
the remaining weeks of 1912; also,
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01

Of life at the girls colleges. But
The Companion does not surrender
these readers when they have en-
tered the more serious paths of
life. Mothers will welcome the page
for little children and the weekly
doctors article. Fathers will find
the important news of the day as it
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
Youths Companion for 1918

The Youths Companion appeals
to every interestof family life, from
housekeeping to athletics. 1t begins
with stories of youthful vim and
yigor, with articles which disclose
the secrets Of successful play in the
great, games. With charming tales
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
IAN ACT PROVIDING FOR A SCI
MONTHLY PAY DAY"

(On Official Ballot, Nos and 1o)
will a increasing poverty
the temptation fooshy when has his pocket
the usually
1t would be bad The work
petition
on Commission against the railroad This law
would play the Undue
the working will increase
the doing business both the merchants the railroads.
without beneting either Nor will benefit the working
"a
FRyALLY;-The people this established Corporaoa
Commission such questions (Se Chap
Laws Of Session the Legislature the All
railroads might heard equal
Why not let this body attend these matters Why
enact w are not =
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
First publication Oct is-5t
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Serial No. 07e4
U. 8. Land Office at Phoenix. Arii.
October 3. 1912
Notice is hereby given that Isaac E. Stock. Of
Pima. Arizona, who September 2. 1908, made
homestead entry No. 076t, for f. y NE. v, Sec.
25 Township 6 s.. Range 25 E.. G. and s. r.
Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make
final three year proof to establish claim TO the
land above described before r. W. Smith, clerk
of the Superior Court at Solomonville, Arizona,
on the 18th day of November, 1912.
Claimant names witnesses:
Joseph Hamblin, of Stafford. Arizona; Ailen
Webb, Joseph Webb. Ross Rogers. all of Pims.
Arizona.
FRANK H. PARKER. Register.
Graham guardian., 1912-11-01
Which is Better for Arizona-
Prosperity or Experiment?
What Every Arizona Voter Should Know and Why

should be
because it costs much to haul to railroad
What develop Railroads.
as and the ss of the
the cS s' n hu 5
n e. @ % n 'R'i
Sovsnssr sth become laws ''' 'S''''
o Mullen @ os, ella VI. pay ter, at 81 Thirty.
@ nh s So tSs e sapa eopn nm
give smplosm.ns to thousands Of people
The MEN HAVE :y:nTI9o THESE s.s: FAYE CON
rsu
I STATE or AslzoN4 s...
PROSPERITY FIRST EXPERIMENT SEC
>OND, THEREFORE, DEFEAT THESE BILLS
NOVEMBER 9TH. ...
. "AN ACT REGULATING THE NUMBER OF
MEN TO BE EMPLOYED ON TRAINS AND
ENGINES,,',, 49,
ton oiicial;Balo, Nos so4 and so5-House Bill No A.
This a expenditure against public
% % pulling ws: would % \. d. % s use @ @ ss s
r Certainly don't The fewer men On engine the better
and causing wreck s,@... $50,
/. IAN ACT REGULATING HEADLIGHTS ON
ALL LLOCOMOTIVES.'' -. s.. 49,.
ton Official Baie Nos sos and so7=lIouse Bill Az
ssa m . sss power o Sssss F es
What behind the throne! Experiments have shown
concuvy that electric headlights double
Inventions coming thick and fast that this form Of light
number Why tie the railroads
GAN ACT REQUIRING ALL ENGINEERS
AND CONDUCTORS TO HAVE THREE YEARS
EXPERIENCE BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO
HOLD SUCH POSITION" ~.
ION Official Ballot, Nos sos sos-House Bill No 5o) 4
legislation, that forces every
experience fireman brakeman his Expe.
might be
for and @ bs untted or and others after
the Of their brthrigh
of opportunity the tramp
vhe able produce letters showing
had three years experiepce, letters that may be forged,
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
MESA
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 PIONEER CITIZEN
George C. Dana Dies Quite Unexpect- edy at the Home of His Daughter
 Mrs. Maggie lofgreen.

Another of the old time and high ly respected citizens of Mesa passed away at 4:35 Friday afternoon, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Torey Lofgreen. While MT. Dana had been suffering from rupture for a long time. and during the past year had had several bal spells of illness. recently he had been attending to his business affairs. On Wednesday he was in the field blowing and no one had any idea that his days of usefulness were passed. Mir Dana was 69 years of age, and his vitality had been weakened by the rupture He leaves five children, three sons and two daughters. Clarence Dana ana Mrs. Maggie Lofgreen are in Mesa: Charles made his home here for years, but is now in Bluewater, N. NJ: Miss Sadie Dana resides at Paris Idaho. ami Hiram Dana also lives in Idaho. but the post office iS unknown. The date for the funeral will not be fixed until word is received from the relatives who are absent.
 Mr Dana was a man of upright character. liked by all who knew him, and in his death Mesa loses one of its good citizens.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
RETURNED FROM TUCSON

NJ. J. DOugherty president of the Mesa Commercial club. returned yes terjay morning from Tucson, where he had been as a representative of the club and the people of Mesa genrally in tn interst of the College of Agri- culture and Mechanic Arts. which it is hoped may be located at Mesa. Tucson. having the university. is anX ious to have the new institution com bined with the present school. thus holding both at that town. Safford in Graham county. k also after the college and Tempe has a plan for combining the college with the Normal school It is harly probable. though that the legislature will locate a state institution in a community that all ready possesses one, especially when Mesa has so much better advantages of soil. climate and water supply than her competitors. MT. Dougherty will make his report to a mass meeting to be held at an early date.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
NEWS IN BRIEF.

X couple of rcVCnu, officers were in town yesterday inspecting the lie cnScS of the men who sell two per cent. They collected one license.
 Thore was a slight sI.:IaIIe of rain yesterday-nough to raise the droop- ing spirits of owners of range stock.
 Dan KIienman has ben at ais Gcs- crt ranch the past two days looking after his cattle. His stock is yet in good condition. and there is plenty of dry feed, but green grass is needed for cows with young calves.
 Friday night the Mesa Coliseum gave benefit performance to the members of the Western Theatrical Co, which organization was stranded here.
 There was a big turnout at the Le- Brun entertainment at the Mesa opera house last night.
 The Pomeroy Bros. Realty Co. have several big deals on hand, which will probably materialize within few days.
 John A. Gaut was over from Phoe- nix yesterday and reports that he is doing finely in his new line of busi- ness.
 A wedding was reported as having occurred at the residence of Dan Drorbaugh. Friday night. but no in- formation could be obtained as to the names of the contractors
 Mrs. Henry Davis. who was recent ly brought from the I. Y. ranch quite ill. is now able to sit up and will soon be able to return to her home.
 one Mesa livery stable proprietor reports that on Washington's birthday every rig was out of the stable dur ing the day. even the hearSe
 Mesa's new jail and hall combined is beginning to make quite show ing. It will be in order for some one to apply for a room soon, in order to test the accommodations.
 Several Mesa notaries haze received notice that a new commission, under the state law, awaits the deposit Of $25O and approval of bonds.
 Marshal +. Bowen made brief Nislt to Mesa yesterday on business. He says that work is being rushed on the contract. which will be completed about the first of April.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

Sine made a very imposing spectablc ried a very determined look upon his face and a long, unlit punk be- tween his teeth.
 MT HeatWold's little Swear old son. who has been seriously ill with pncu monia, is improving rapidly.
 MT. Bayless made trip to Phoe- nix this morning on his motorcycle. on his return his machine broke down and he was forced to walk the remainder of the distance to Glen dale.
 r. A Ncis also made q visit to the Capital City this morning in his auto, and while returning to Glen dale he also met with an accident and found it necessary to drive home with one tire missing.
 Mrs Moss is moving from Sine's block to tent house south of Pitts
 The following are registered at the Glcnwood hotel: Mrs. Reed. West field, \. Y: Mrs. J. T.. Ruffin, Phoe- nix: Mir. and Mrs C. F. Benedict. Denver: ]. r. Nevins. Los Angeles; J. NJ. Mckee. Memphis, Tenn; w. w. Vaughn. New Orleans; F. Davis, Nashville. Tenn; C. Davis. Glendale
 The trustees of the Glendale union high school feel quite a grievance to- ward the office of the district at torney over the fact that no atten- ton was given to the election re- turns sent in on Feb. 10th, when prompt attention was promised them for the preparation of the proper pa pers for the issuance of the bond issue. all of which it was expected would have been completed for d'S- posal under the territorial law. mak- ing a saving to the district of many hundreds of dollars. It appears that the election returns were mailed on the day stated to Mir. Bullard while he vet held the office. and he signal lv failed to attend to the duties oi his office. Tn the effort to trace the matter. Mir Lyman reported that MT Bullard disclaimed any knowledge of the matter. but later reported the finding of the report of the trus- tees on his desk.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
TEMPE
OPERA CO. PLEASES
 AN IMMENSE CROWD
Latest Number on Popular lyceum Course Proves Extremely Pleas ing to a Large Audi
 ence.

Despite the weather Friday evening a larger crowd than has vet attended any of the lecture series was present to witness the entertainment of the "Le Brun Grand Opera Co., The first number on the program was entitled Martha" and presented in one act The stage was set for a kitchen scene. with the company's own personal scenery. A part of the act was rendered by speaking. being brought in several times be tween the songs. The most appreciat- ed song during that act was "Tis the Last Rose of Summer rendered by Nme. Le Bruu. with piano ac- compartment
 I'll Trovatorc," the next opcretta. was presented in three acts. the first scene being in "Thc Countess Leo nora's Garden" in Biscay. A the curtain rises. Nanrico enters and IS alone for several minutes singing. His song Was undoubtedly the best of that act. The second scene Was laid in the Exterior of the Prison at Ar ragon." while the third and last was in the Interior of the Prison This last scene was the most touching one of all Miss Dorothy Wilson. acted the part of an aged gypsy woman. who waS held in prison. and had been there SD long that she was al- most insane In the first scene. Miss Wilson appeared as d pretty maiden. but in this one she was about as wrctched piece of humanity as one could imagine. As the curtain falls on the end Of the scene and concludes the entertainment, the gyp- sy dies. still in the prison.
 The special scenery which Was ear ried by the company. lent al great deal to the effect and presentation of both the opercttas. The costumes and jcNelry also helped out consider ably. Taken all in all this was probably the greatest amount oi
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
MRS. BARKLEY INJURED.

Friday evening as Mrs. D. r. Bark ley and her son were driving from their home to the Christian church in Mesa they met with an accident which might have been more serious than it was. There was considerably wind blowing and the dust filled the air until it was difficult to distinguish objects any distance away. In cross ing one of the bridges over a town ditch, one wheel of the buggy went off the bridge and became fastened. The shock threw the two occupants out. tn horse became frightened and breaking loose from the rig. ran for home. Mrs Barkley's shoulder was uqite badly bruised but no bonus were broken. The son was unhuTt. The principal damage to the buggy was the breaking of the shafts.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
GLENDALE
WEEKS SHIPMENTS
 FROM SUGAR CITY
High School Trustees Have Grievance Against District Attorneys
 Office.

GLENDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2i.-Any- one knowing of q John Hoy, a man of about D years of age, or the death of said John Hoy, who is sup posed to have died in Glendale with in the past thirty-five years, please inform Dr. J. E. Hill of Glendale. Ariz. This inquiry is for the pur- pose of judicially settling an estate.
 Shipments from Glendale during the past week were as follows: Hay, 21 cars: molasses. s cars: miscella- neous. cars; dressed beef and pro- visions-beef 20, mutton II, hogs 6. veal 3. chickens 300 lbs. butter 200 lbs. eggs loo cases.
 Born. to MT. and Mrs. C. C. Col lins, Feb. 23, baby girl.
 Ireland Bros. are installing the new hitching rods and posts in front of the park.
 Tuck Sine visited Phoenix today in Sine Bros new motor truck. Mir
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 nn=Hn

Department of the Interior, U- ;. Land office at Phoenix, Arizona February F, 1912.
 Notice is hereby given that Alfred W. Bullard, of Gila Bend, Arizona, who. on March 26, 1910, made home stead entry, No. 09540, for southwest quarter. section 2S, Township S' Range w. c x $ R Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final communication Proof, to estab- fish claim to the land above de- scribed. before Register and Receiver, U. $. Land Office, at Phoenix, Arl- zona. on the 14th day of March, 1912. Claimant names as witnesses: ClaudiuS O. Bullard Samuel Biglcr
 Adam Glein
 Daniel Noonan, all of Gila Bend, AriZ.
 FRANK II. PARKER,
 Register.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Isaac Jennings, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under signed, administrator, with the VIII annexed of the estate of Isaac Jen- nngs, 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 publlca- tion of this notice to the said admin istrator with the will annexed at the law office of Chalmers x Wilkinson 206 Phoenix National Bank Building, Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the busl- ness of said estate, in said County Of Maricopa, Territory of Arizona.
 H B WILKINSON, Administrator with the will annexed
 of Isaac Jennings. deceased.
 Dated at Phoenix. Arizona, this first day of February. 1912.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
RETURNED FROM YUMA.

r. II. Simmons, superintendent oi the date orchard south cf town. re- turned home the latter part of the week from Yuma where he went the first of the week, in the interest oi the government. Mr. Simmons was located at the new experimental sta ton which has been started there He found several cases of what is called scale that infccts the trees, some times greatly damaging them. When ever these are found they are lm- mediateIy eXterminated, with the re- suit that the orchard are free from the parasites most of the time
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
Tells Consumptives How
 He Got We'll

Tuberculosis is said to be curablc by simply living in the open air taking 'an abundance of fresh cSgs and milk.
 Undoubtedly, some persons are benefit ted in this way; but the appropriate te remedy for consumption is Ecllman's
 Altcrative. Do all you possibly can to add to strength and increase weight. eat wholesome, nourishinS food and
 breathe the clcancSt and purcSt air.
 then. to the sensible things of right living add the tonic and curative cf-
 fccts of Eckmans Alteratvc. Read
 what it did in this ease:
 "Gentlemen: In January 1908. l was
 taken with hcmoTrhaGcs of the lungs. My physician, one of the leading practi- toners. said that it was lung trouble. got very weak. and I kept on working in the store. The doctor said I would not gain in weight as long as I stayed in the store, but l kept on working and prayed each day that l might get well. | I believe my prayers were answered, for Mr. C. A. Lippincott, my employer Lip pincott X O., Department Store, :O6 to 3l4 Market street. Wilmington, Deb, had learned of remedy called Eek mans Altcrative that had done great good. and upon his recommendation began taking 1t at once. Ihls was about June. 1908 I contnuci faithfully, using no other remedy. and finally no tccd the clearing of the lungs. which iappcared to be old chunks of blood coming up. l now have no trouble wltil 1 my lungs l firmly believe Eckman' $ 1 AIterativc saved my life. l sent my spittle later to the State Board ol | Health to be examined for tuberculosis | bacilli and none were found.
 My mother died from Consumption when l was about two years old. | ''I make this statement so that others | may learn of the. wonderful merits of l Ecklnan's AlteratiVe. l regard my re-
 covery as being miraculous
 | (Signed AffidaviD JAS. SQUlRt'S. | Ecl<man's Alterative is effective m
 Bronchitis. Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat and Lung Troubles. and in upbuilding
 the system. Does not contain poisons' opiates or habit-forming drugs. For sale by all druggists Ask for booklet
 of cured cases and write to Eckman
 I.abora tory. Philadelphia. Pa, for addl-
 tinn.l evidence.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
RACES ANNOUNCED.

Mesa horSemen have arranged for several good races to be held here on May day this year. The principal race will be a quarter mile dash for two year-olds. The entry fee will be five dollars per month until the first of May and ten dollars to enter. Lists can be found at sam Passey's place, where the money may be paid. The object of these races is to get the colts in condition for the fair next fall. Mesa bred colts nave carried off many of the prizes at the territorial fairs held in the past and there is no reason why they should not stand at the head of the list at the first state fair.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
CHURCH NOTICE.

Christian Tabernacle, Feb. 25th: Sunday school at ten a. m. There were one hundred and nine in at tendance last Sunday. you come and make it one hundred and ten. Preach ing at eleven a. m. Subject. Living Letters pr Dead Letters" Preaching at seven thirty D. m. Subject The Gospel Under the Simlitude of a Will" Christian Endeavor at six thirty D. m. All urged to be present and on time Prayer meetings at seven thirty D. m. on Thursdays Rev. MCtilce.