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The oasis., 1912-12-21

will visit day in San Jose, where Miss Beatrice Mix, sister of the bride, is in school.
 Thursday morning there were at Nogales MT. and Mrs. Nj. F. Perry who were returning to La Colorado, Sonora, where Mir. Perry is general manager for the Charles Butters Company and the Creston-O Colorado Mining Company. During some months past Mir. Perry has been absent from Sonora attending to the interests of the Buffers Com pany in Central America, where 1t has extensive interests in hand with MT. Perry in charge of the management as we'll as in Sonora At this time they were coming from their home in New York, having visited also Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis and other cities in the East.
 For safe and speedy travel, both locally and out of town, employ he automobile service of the West Coast Garage, ready at call day or night Telephone No. 40l. [Adv
The oasis., 1912-12-21
AIsli Break.

Monday evening, while the jailer at.the county jail was at his sup per some of the inmates of the jail filed asunder the 'riveted ends of the lock staple, inside the cage, rendering ies lsimple matter to rsach q. hand throngh the -hs rss pull out the staple, open the.aoon and walk cut free men.!r1Thel escapes nade immediately fon Mexieo,5 5 ] Those who escaped were Andrew Yesbit,, the soldier convicted of murder and senteneed; and three
The oasis., 1912-12-21

convicted burglars, Moncada, Loera, and Perez, who had been sentenced to indeterminate sentences of not less than five years each.
 When the iailer returned he discovered the delivery that occur. ed, and an alarm was given. With in eighteen hours all four of the escapes were captured in Mexico, and the soldier was returned to this side of the line, he making no resistance. The other three are held in Nogales, Sonora, pending extradition proceedings, which is reported they will resist.
 Capture of one of the escapes is credited to the detective agency of Pedro B. Torres, in Nogales, Sono- ra, and Colonel Emilio Kosterlitzky IS credited with having captured the other three, through the work of members of his command.
 It has been learned that the riveted staple was cut by the soldi- CT Yesbit, with a case knife which he had fashioned into a saw, using the heel of an old razor 10 do the work. The case knife was given Yesbit by Sullivan, the escaped convict who was returned from Mexico last week, the latter having secreted the knife from ihe utensils and dishes passed in with d meal for the prisoners Being taken away before he had an opportunity 1. to use''the knife, Sullivan gave it ] to Yesbit. < & 3.. NstY
 It is reported thatithe .job.oEcut- ting off the Iiveted eadsiofthe-lock staple was done as neatly asthough there had been used a more perfect ] instrument. .t1 s,...
The oasis., 1912-12-21
SANTA CRUZ couNTY.
An Interesting Collection of Items from m
 the Rural Regions.

Thursday afternoon and Friday morning the University demonstra- tion train was at Elgin, and it yRas visited by many farmers from ehe surrounding region. '+
 Last week there arrived at Elgin, from northern California, where the lady makes her home, to pass the winter with her daughters. Mrs. Allie Greenhalgh, mother of Mrs. Harry Barnett and Miss Jessie Ktllbey.
 Mir. and Mrs. V. P. Hansen of Elgin, are planning Christmas tree entertainment, at the hotel. Miss Ethel Harrison is arranging an appropriate program. Upon the evening of the 24th there will be a big dance at the hotel.
 This week there has returned from the East, where he had re- mained period of four years, MT. A. w Fassig, who was in busi- ness in Tucson, and since his return the gentleman has been visitor in Nogales and Santa Cruz County. Mir. Fassig is, and has been long interested with Mir. Geo. w. Brooks of Duquesne, in group of valuable mining properties in that vicinity, and he was out there to inspect them. Thursday evening Mir. Fassig went to Los Angeles, where he will stay but short time, when he will return to Santa Cruz Coun- ty to push development on the properties mentioned, arrangements being made for financing opera | tions.
The oasis., 1912-12-21
Death of Mrs. fred Gentle.

At her home, near Elgin, last Friday night, Mrs. Fred Gentle, wife of one of the recent settlers in that region, who went in there early in the year, died very sud denly, having been i'll but day or two, the disease causing her death being pronounced by the physician as congestion of the lungs. On Thursday night the lady was feel ing ill, but Friday morning she
The oasis., 1912-12-21
HoeAlEs NOTES.

Mrs. Ellis Lewis from Patagonia, IS visiting her mother, Mrs. Nc Cleary.
 Mrs. Wilson from the San Rafael Valley, was visitor at Nogales yesterday
 Thursday Mr.J Frederick Torma returned from Los Angeles, where he had been several weeks.
 A select line of Genuine Meer- schaum and Gala bash Pipes at Popular Prices At International Drug Store. IAdv.
 Mr. R. Hlgginbotham of Carbo, was at Nugales yesterday returning home from visit at El Paso.
 Friday morning MT. H. NJ. Cla- gett of Roy x Tltcomb, Inc, re. aurned from a business-visit in the East.
 Wednesday Nogales was. visited by MT. F. E. Foster, assistant su- perintendent of the Sonora railway, who came up from Empalrie. s.
 In order to dispose of my fall goods any Pants in shop $500. Skirt lengths $250, Overcoats and Suits reduced, at low prices one week only. M P. Farrer, the Tailor. [Adv.] inner
 Messrs. W. B. Layne and. Todd c. Woodwork, of the Austerlitz mine at Orc Blanco, are in town, having arrived yesterday morning.
 Mesdames Holden, May6eid and Clarke, from Elgin, were visitors at Nogales Thursday night and Friday morning, when they returned home.
 Mir John M. Kellog, from the Bull Head Camp, near the Invan- hoe, in the Santa Rita mountains, was at Nogales Tuesday and We'd nesday.
 Thursday evening there came up from the south Mr. c w. Schneid- CT, manager of La Flora Mining Company, owners of the Nopalera mine, toward the San Miguel river, out from Posa station, who was on his way to the nome office of the company, in Louisville, Kentucky, the object of his visit being to arrange for installation of a mill at the mine.
 At the International Drug Store there is presented fine Christmas display in the show window, which is but just pointer or hint as to the bewildering array of holiday goods inside. MT. Hector, the man. ager of the International, possesses the sabe in remarkable degree, and he has laid in one of the most elegant and varied stocks of Christ mas goods ever brought to Nogales In making your holiday purchases it will not pay you to overlook the International.
 Nothing better for the Growing Boy than Base Ball, Bats and Mitts. We have them all. Most Reasonable Prices. At Interna tionai Drug Store. Adv,]
 Upon the 27th inst. Miss Elena Mix, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. L. w. Mix, will be united in matrimony with Lieutenant Johnson of the Fourth U. s. cav. airy regiment, stationed recently at Nogales. The ceremony vii take place in the church in the afternoon of the day named, anc
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
SHERIFFnS SALE.

First published December IL, 1927
By virtue Of au Order of Sale, issued out Of
the District Court Of Meade county Kansas,
wherein julius Riley is Plaintiff, and NJ. A. Fet-
ty, Lee Fetty his wife, W. L. Breyioge and c. p.
Fullington. are Defendants.
will on Tuesday the 18th day Of January 1913
at ten o'clock a. IN. at the west front door Of
the Court House in the City of Meade, County of
Meade and State Of Kansas, offer for sale at pub
lie auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, all the right, title and interest of the
above named defendants in and to the following
described real property, situated in the County
OF Meade and state Of Kansas to-wit: The south
half Of the north half of the south east quarter,
and the south half of tho southeas. quarter Of sec
ton g. also the south half Of the north half Of the
southwest quarter and the south half Of the south
west quarter Of section 10, all in township 81
south, Of range p west of the 9th p. NJ.
Said property is levied upon as the property Of
the above named defendants and will be sold
to satisfy the plaintiffs claim Of $956l.sO herein,
and costs and accruing costs according to
said order Of sale.
Sherff's Office, this 10th day Of December 1912.
Thos. Martin.
Sheriff Meade County, Kansas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
Presbyterian

Devine worship at II a, m. and
7;45 p. m.
S. S. at 10 a. M, and c. E. at
GAS p. m.
"Love Him, and keep Him for
thy Friend, who, when all gro
away, will not forsake thee, nor
suffer thee to perish at the last, "
Thomas A. Kempis.
Theme next Sabbath-"Our
God is Great" Ps. 80 10. Cd
In leading and guiding ~ In
increasing strength and empow-
ering.. CD In intrusting mo-
mentous responsibilities to us.
(4) In setting great tasks.
The C. E. topic. Missionary
needs and how we may help to
meet them" II. Cor. S;1-9.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

First Published December 18th 1912.
BY virtue Of an Order Of Sale. issued out Of the
District Court Of Meade county Kansas, wherein
William Merkle, is Plaintiff, and Robert W.
Small, Rufus Small, Frank Il. Small and Hattie
J. Edwards, are Defendants.
will on Tuesday the 18th day of January 1918
at ten O'Clock a IN. at the west front door of the
Court House in the City Of Meade and State Of
Kansas, offer for sale at public auction and sell
to the highest bidder for cash hand, all the
right, title and interest Of the plaintiff and de
PENDANTS in and TO the following described real
property, situated in the County Of Meade and
State Of Kansas, to-wit: The south half of sec
ton 13 in township 80 south, of range IS west Of
the 9th .. m.
Said property is levied upon as the property Of
the above named defendants and will be sold to
satisfy the plaintiffs claim Of sl392OO herein, and
costs and accrung costs, according to said crde
Of sale.
Sheriff's office, this 10th day of December 1912.
THos. MARTIN,
Sheriff Meade County, Kas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Edited by the Augustan Llterary sOclety.

Several of the alumni paid the
H. S. visit last Friday. Nc
Meel gave a speech explaining
some phases of college life, while
Campbell was speechless be-
cause of the large number OF
green freshmen.
The physics class have small
gasoline engine that has caused
the students more or less grief
in the past week. Hamilton,
with a core of other young
physicists has been able to get
two explosions from it up-to-
date. Just now il is the draw
ings which are required that
cause the CONSERVATION. Hantla
says he will never try to explain
another engine to bunch OF
girls.
The debate Friday night was
a great success. The places
won we're as follows: Maine,
first; Perkins, second; Fee,
third; Hantla, fourth; Thomp-
son, fifth; Braden, sixth. Per-
kins, Maine and Thompson will
debate Hutchinson at that place
January 10. Fee, Braden and
Hantla will debate Pratt here on
that same date. If you have any
material bearing on that ques-
ton the debators will consider it
a great favor to allow them the
use of it.
The basket ball game between
Fowler and Meade last Friday
night resulted in a score of 81 to
10 in favor of Meade.
Prof. J. N. Hamilton lett Sun
day morning for his Christmas
vacation.
Most of the students living in
the country left for their homes
FRIDAY afternoon or Saturday.
The Latin III had a testin con-
iugation and composition last
Friday morning as did most of
the other Latin classes.
Two new typewriters have ar
rived for use in the business
course that will be installed here
after Christmas.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
Baptist

Three mem bers of the Agoga
class were in the tryout for a
place on the debate teams to de-
bate with Pratt and Hutchinson.
They were Frank Maine, Oscar
Perkins and Dee Sumner.
We appreciate the good work
of Mesdames Leslie, Schuhmach-
er and Bateman and of Misses
Thornton and Read in training
the children for the Xmas ex-
erclses. 1t was the best pro-
gram, taken as a whole, that we
have witnessed for many years.
The pastor and family have
been trying to count the many
blessings received since, under
divine direction, they assumed
the responsibility of the leader.
ship of the Baptist church here
The people of the church and
town have been unusually kind
as have also those of severa
country points. We wish tc
thank you all.
The city papers have beer
most indulgent with us. Every
article sent in has ungrudginglv
been given space. We wish yol
long life and prosperity. In ;
sense we are yoke-fellows in re
sponsibility. Great opportunit
les are open to us. Let us unit,
our efforts, let us capitalize oul
Influence for a better, cleaner
more God-fearing Meade. LIE
us determine, BY Gods help, tina
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
First published Dec. 10, I9I2.

First published Dec. 10, 1912.
Estate of William f. McGowen, Deceased.
state of Kansas, Meade county SIS
To George w. McGowen, William S. Nc
Gowen, Mrs. Sadie ricknor, Codela Thomp
son, Joseph NJ. McGowen, Ralph McGoweu,
Eula a. McGowen, Eunice b. McGowen,
Frank Hole, Lee Hole, Arthur Smith. and
Albert Smith, heirs at law of William +. Nc
Goweu late of said county, deceased, and
all others concerned:
You are hereby notified, that at regular
term of the Probate court of Meade county,
Kansas, Shed on the I4th day of December
1912, there was opened and publicly read an
instrument of writing purportng to be the
Last Will and Testament of William f.
McGowen late of said county deceased and
ydu are further notified, that the and day of
the next term of said court, commencing on
the 9th day of January 1913, has been set
as the day for the final hearing and proof
Of said Will, WHICH time all persons in
lerested may appear and show cause why the
same should not be admitted to probate,
Seal. !, II. Randolph,
1t. Probate Judge.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
sHERIFF,s SALE.

First Published December 18th 1912.
BY virtue Of an Order Of Sale, issued out Of the
District Court Of Meade county Kansas. wherein
Alex Glenn is Plaintiff and NJ. A. Fetty ct al are
Defeadants.
l will on Monday the 18th day Of January 1913,
a ten O'Clock a. m at the west front door OF the
Court House in the City Of Meade, County Of
Meade and State OF Kansas. offer for sale at pub
lie auction and sell TO the highest bidder for cash
in hand, all the right, title and interest OF the
above named defendants in and to the following
described real property situated III the County
Of Meade and State Of Kansas, to-wit The
northwest quarter Of Section ten, and the west
half and the Southeast quarter Of the southwest
quarter of Section nine, all in township thirty,
south, range twenty-nine, west Of the 9th p. NJ.
sand property IS levied upon As the property Of
the above named defendants and will be sold
without apprafsement to satisfy the plaintiffs
claim Of 30 and interest herein, and costs and
accruing costs, according TO said order of sale.
Sheriff's Office, this 18th day Of December l9l2
THos. MARTIN,
Sheriff Meade County. Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
NOTICE
Sell your cream TO me and get
the benefit of the raise in prices,
Geo Dorland
Notice to Stockholders

The annual meeting of the
Stockholders of The Meade
County Fair Association will be
held at the court house January
4, 1913 for the election of officers
and other important bushes S
All stockholders are requested
to be present.
r. w. Campbell. Pres.
H. G Marshall, Secy.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
Methodist

The Christmas service was a
most pleasant affair. The house
was crowded, and many stand
ing. The program lasted an
hour. All the little folks had a
part in it. A fine large tree was
erected and the house tastefuIly
decorated. Everybody was hap
Ply.
Mamye Finkle led the League
meeting. Subject "The Trans
figuration." 1t was a well di-
rected and profitable service.
There were 1913 at Sunday
School. Quite a umber have
gone home for Christmas which
partially accounts for the de-
crease, We should make spec
lal effort to keep up the attend
ance now.
We had good prayer meeting
last Wednesday night on the
subject, Does it pay to be d
Christian" The text was
Tim. AS.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

inasmuch asin us is we will stand
between our young people and
every influence that tends to lead
them into evil. A good begin
ming would be to have a curfew
bell ring not later than half past
eight as a warning to all children
under fourteen years of age not
accompanied by parents or
guardians, to be at home and off
the streets.
We are sorry to report THAT
Mrs. Leslie is quite i'll. Many
others are suffering with severe
colds.
Our prayer meeting on Xmas
night was largely attended, This
was as it should be. Is there
anything else that ought to take
the precedence on the very day
of the Savior's birth?
Program
Christmas Chorus
Prayer
How to spell Christmas
Exercise
Rec. The day of His
birth. Hilbert Moore
Exercise by five boys, Pas
sing the Light.
Sunflake song, by little folks
The Christmas Story,
Helen Hulburt
Song, Long, long ago.
Glen Scott
Rec. Madge Cramner
The Kings Crown, by
Seven girls
Rec. Pulling, John Ragland
Rec. Tobitha Switzer
Rec. Charles Leslie
Chorus, by young ladies
Rec. Louise Crowder
Rec. Ward Perkins
Song Halsey Hulburt
Rec. Dott Keith
Rec. Maurine Leslie
Rec. Kathryn Crowder
Song Francis Carlyle
Exercise by three boys
Rec. Glen Scott
Rec. George Switzer
Song by Class Three
Drill
Entrance of Santa Claus
Welcome address to Santa
Clause, Edward Boyer
J. FRANK MooRE.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
at SMe Churches
Catholic

Services the third Sunday of each
month. Everyone welcome.
Altar Society meets every other
Monday afternoon.
Rev. Geo. j. Schneider, Pastor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

SrRAY:-Chestnut sorrel horse,
weight about 1850, has 4 white feet,
came to my place about November
20. Owner can have same by pay
ing for this notice and pasture bill.
soft G.. S. Hulburt.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26
w rs

Advertisements under this head will be ac-
cepted at the rate of five cents per line for
each insertion.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

Am in the market for gram
and seeds of all kinds. Highest
price paid for wheat, maize and
all kinds of grain. r. c. Haynes
Office First Natl Bank Bldg
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

FOR SALE:-lndian Runner
Ducks. Ira McSherry, at old De
Cow farm. 4o mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

LOST:-Two mules, one bay and
one brown; also two mares, one
brown and one black. Been gone
since December IL. Notify,
soft Ase Ford
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

LOST;-Black hound dog, had
scar between eyes, was lame when
he left, reward of $500 will be
gwen to finder. Notify
V. M. Barragree Meade rs.
SOL mo.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

! Fall Term September 81
RAMS AS STATE
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Agriculture, Engineering, Domestic Science,
Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Printing
Preparatory classes for students ever sixteen
Send for a Catalogue
: BozA Pres. II J. WATERS Manhattan, Ksn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
PREPARING FOR THE WEDDING;


There was to be a wedding in the
vicinity. Many OF the mountaineers
would be there.
Early in the morning OF the nup-
tial day Bud Hightower was noticed
filling an old No. ~ shoe with slugs
and nails and plaster OF paris.
"Wot you dom, Bud?" drawIed Sim
Beesley.
"Kain't you see wot I'm dom? I'm
maxim moonshine sperrits out'n
cheese s%crapin's."
Sim chuckled.
"Gettin' good an ready fr tn we'd
din. l reckon"
II reckon"
Coin to throw 1t at tn bride.
groom. maybe?"
Coin to throw It at him, maybe,
but 1t aln't goin' to hit him. It's goin'
to break tn face of Snipe Tolliver.
an do 1t accidental, too. ] been layin'
fr that theer Snipe fr a right smart
SPELL"
And he drove an extra railway
spike in the hardening Sleeve.
land Plain Dealer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
Mrs. Estella Gillispic
ONE CASE OUT OF MANY
TO PROVE OUR CLAIMS.

st. Anne, lll.-"I was passing
through the change of life and l
was a perfect wreck from female
troubles. | had a displacement
and bearing down pains, weak
fainting spells, dizziness, then
numb and cold feelings. Some.
times my feet and limbs We're
swollen. / was irregular and had
80 much backache and headache,
was nervous, irritable and was
Respondent. Sometimes my APP.
petite was good but more often it
was not. My kidneys troubled
me at times and / could walk
only a short distance.
81 saw your advertisement ina
paper and took Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and
l was helped from the first. At
the end of two months the swell.
ling had gone down, ! was re.
lieved of pain, and could walk
with ease. l continued with the
medicine and now ] do almost all
my work. / know your
medicine has saved me from the
grave and l am willing foryou to
publish anything l write to you,
for the good of Others."-Mrs
EsTELLA GILLESPIE, RED. No. 4,
Box "a, st. Anne, Illinois.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
Invading the Enemy's Country.

'ln pursuance of a plan | have had
in mind for some time announced
Pastor Goodsole/ at the close of his
sermon, II have rented a small room
In an apartment house In a fashion.
able nelghborhood and expect to open
a mission Sunday school there on the
first Sunday In May. | don't know,
brethren. where the children who at.
tend 1t are to come from. II, indeed,
any children attend 1t at all. but 1t will
be there all summer. and may be re-
garded either as an opportunity or as
a r%eproach., We will now sing our
closing hymn"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
AItouether Too Late Now.

A lady who was anxious to obtain a
good general servant applied at an
intelligence Office and vas assured by
the proprietor that she had just the
woman some fifty years Of age came
forward.
We'll" said the lady, after a short
conversation, Il would be very glad
to engage you. but"
But what, pray"
We'll, you see | wanted one who is
who is rather younger"
AN %indade!" exclaimed the woman.
folding her arms and glazing indig.
nantly, "it's a pity the good Lord
didn't make me In the ware to suit
your convenience"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
PIMPLES ON FACE 3 YEARS

II was troubled with acne for three
long years. My face was the only part
affected, but It caused great disfigure-
ment, also suffering and loss Of sleep.
At first there appeared red. hard
pimples which later contained white
matter. / suffered a great deal caused
by the itching. | was in a state Of
perplexity when walking the streets
or anywhere before the public.
Il used pills and other remedies but
they failed completely. l thought Of
giving up when nothing would help.
but something told me to try the Cuti.
cura Soap and Ointment. / sent for
a Cuticura Booklet which I read care
fully. Then | bought some Cutlcura
Soap and Ointment and by following
the directions l was relieved in a few
days. used Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cuticura
Ointment morning and evening. This
treatment brought marvellous results
so | continued with it for a few weeks
and was cured completely. can
truthfully say that the Cuticura REM
edies are not only all. but more than
they claim to be-" (Signed) G.. Bau.
mel, 1915 w. Goth Place. Chicago, Ill.,.
May IS, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug.
gists and dealers everywhere, a sam
pie of each, with 32.page book. will
be mailed free on application to
'Cuticura," Dept. l., Boston.