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Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
THATCHER NEWS

Wesley Blazzard, of Redlands, came
up to sit on the jury, and incidentally
visited with relatives and friends mere
Mr.. Stohl, who has been working at
Duncan, was brought home recently
with severe case of pneumonia.
Miss Nora Lamoreaux entertained a
number of her young friends on Thurs,
dav evening. They made candy, played
games and had a jolly good time.
Mrs. Josephine Kimball went to Phoe-
nix Tuesday to join her husband.
Supt. Haywood is sporting a fine new
car. He, accompanied by his mother
and Miss Fredrickson, took JOY rlde
to Eden Sunday.
The Academy is going to observe
their Arbor day Friday. They VIII give
a valentine ball in the evening.
The streets have been full of hay
wagons recently, as a large shipment
of hay has been made and the farmers
are looking pleased.
The district schools celebrated Arbor
Day Friday. The school grounds were
eAIcTucu lWO lOuo oil tiAS NeSN
eighth grade boys moved back the fence
and the girls prepared dinner for them,
The goat men are making prepara-
tions for their spring shearing. ). >.
Green left for the goat camp Thursday
morning, with two loads of supplies.
Professors Barnes, Parks and Bartlett
of the University, are here giving
lecture courses at the Academy. Prof.
Barnes specially is animal husbandry,
Prof. Parks is trying to work up an in,
terest in agricultural club work, and
Prof. Bartlett lectures on horticulture.
Lectures are given during the day TO
the students and session is held each
evening for the farmers.
Trimming and spraying orchards seems
to be the order Of the day, as the clip
pers and spray pumps are seen on every
hand.
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Dennis and
Mrs. Kelsey and children left Satur-
day morning for Welch, Louisiana,
where they will make their future
home.
On account of rain on last visit,
DR.. SchelI the Optician. will be at
Stafford on Saturday, February 18th.
and will remain until 1000 o'clock
Sunday morning, the only stop he
will make in the valley on this trip.
If you need glasses call on him for
expert service. adv.52-lt .
Mrs. NJ. Richmond entertained a
few friends last Thursday afternoon
with cards and sewing. Refresh
ments were served by the light of
candles.
K. l.. Wilson, who represents
Su zberger & Co was in town and
valley Monday and Tuesday soliciting
orders for his company. Wilson is
one of the best boosters for Stafford
and the GiIa valley that comes in
here and is popular with the busi-
ness men.
Do you need glasses? Call on
DR.. SchelI, the Optician of Tucson,
at Hotel Olive, on Saturday and
until 1000 o'clock Sunday morning.
Last visit until June. adv-52-lt
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12

IOr MS uusoIdierly conduct. Instead.
the general made him tell all about
where he had been when he had sur
had seen and. when he bad finished.
told him that he was appointed scout
under the commanders own orders
and need not return to his regiment
except to get his effects. Since Hanc
had no effects except what he bad on
his person lie did not return at all
The arms of AN infantryman would
not serve him IN his new duties. and
as TO uniform. he was TO wear the
''butternut'' to which he had been ac-
customed. except when in camp. when
he could wear what he pleased.
Hanc Barton breathed sigh Of re-
lief Mt the change in the situation. He
was henCeforth relieved Of the inter
mimOle duties of Il soldier no an
Swering of his name at revellle roll
all no guard mounting. no inspection.
no turning in at tattoo aud lights out
at tGps All this irksome routine had
been exchanged for the inestimable
privilege of running the risk of getting
himself hanged
Barton was just the man for the re,
guired service His accent was distinct
~ southern. he bad been accustomed
to the people of tue south. and. as
to getting about over n country region.
he had learned II so perfectly in his
native state that he did not need to
learn Il again in Tennessee. The gen
eral sent him on several minor scout
ing expeditions. but II was not till the
Army nf the Cumberland was confront
ing the Confederates- the former a,
MurfreeSbOro. the latter al Tullahoma
that IIanc got in his most remark
able work
lie left MurfreesborU one evening
directing the guards to pass Richard
venablcs He was mounted on high,
lean horse. furnished by tue quarter.
master from a lot that had not yet
been branded. He found no trouble In
peY>ontiug II poor white citizen Of the
country. for that was exactly what be
was Indeed, no one would have taken
him for anything else.
When he rea''bed Confederate We
dette he said:
Mr. snier. I'm goin' south 70 to get
mncn the way q the Yankees that's
omin down we're. 10 you mind my
ritlin' right un;"
"Iou can 20 back there 20 the picket
anSt. and they'll take charge Of you"
said the vedette.
EIaDc rude on To the picket and was
questioned by the officer Of the post.
Having urtlerS 10 send any citizens
coming Suuth who had any information
of the Onion forces to impart. he sent
Richard Nenables to the general.
where he told great deal about the
Yankee troops through whom he had
passed, He bad certain acuteness
about him which enabled him % ten
a false story. yet one that would be
believed
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
BOOSTERS
SOC|AB|L|TY RUN
Continued from Page One)

About twenty people We're in the
Duncan bunch, among them were:
E. w. Buck, B. r Lanneau. W. T.
Wilt, Ed Head and Joseph Cohn, the
genial editor of the Duncan News.
They were lively lot of fellows and
good boosters.
j. M. Foster joined the party at
Duncan. where he had been for sew
eral days. Mr.. Foster left Lords
burg Sunday morning for Deming
on a business trip through New
Mexico.
The ladies Oh the trip enjoyed
themselves immensely, though some
complained Of the harsh wind that
bit into their cOmplcxions going
into Lordsburg.
The boosters ranged all over town
Saturday night seeing the sights and
renewing acquaintance with people
they had not met in years.
Shorty McTice, who worked at
the San Juan mine, is now employed
at Scott's garage.
Mr.. McCabe and Mr.. Morningstar
and others of the reception com
mIttee at Lordshurg are given the
thanks of the party for the kind re
ception and acts of good fellowship
shown US during our stay in their
town
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
THE MAN IN
BUTTERNUT
A Story of the War
For the Union

There are natures to which danger
is too fascinating to he resisted. This
cropped ont r&pe, tally In our own war
Oh both the Union aud Confederate
sides. There wuS another faculty akin
to the love for danger, though much
more rare This was that cool assur-
ance some men used in carrying out
their operations. especially when cor
nered. Perhaps the most famous Of
these men was General Morgan when.
nS untitled John Morgan. with a small
band of some fifty rangers, he was
Ohio. ut that time advancing south
ward through middle Tennessee. He
would walk mp to Union picket who
WIS of his guard. rate him soundly
him and make him prisoner.
llam Barton when be went into the
Union service was green Kentucky
farmers boy. He WIS long, lanky and
''hutternut." His brothers had Joined
lie Confederate army. and Hanc. be-
ing on the other side. thought II his
duty tn "balanCe up" 80 far as he
could hy rntiSting for the Union. 1t
took time 10 make soldiers out Of farm.
erS. and there were cases wherein Il
WAS lmmSSble This was because
there Is nothing IN farm work that is
akin to military life.
Barton was one Of those who could
never be turned into shipshupe sol.
dierS He was slow at learning the
manual of arms. slow at learning to
march. slow ut every methOdicai duty.
Soldiers are not allowed TO leave camp
limits without permission. yet Barton
would make his way out between sen.
tries. steal through the picketS and
wander about on the enemy's terri
tory.
The matter having been reported to
his captain. he was called mp before
that officer and. when questioned Hs
to where he had been. told 80 much
about lh" enemy. their camp, their
movements. their forces. their arlna-
ment. that the captain spoke Of the
matter to the colonel. The colonel
meutioRrL II to the general command
ing. and the result was that the de-
Iinauent WAS directed to report him
self at headquarters.
Barton supposed that be was sent up
to the general to receive reprimapd
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
Notice

Public sale at Mt. Graham Farm,
the old Cluff ranch, five miles south
of Pima, Wednesday, February 18th:
Duroc Jersey swine, all registered
stock, horses, dairy stock, calves,
buggies, wagons, harness, pIows, in
cubators, poultry, Sears auto buggy.
a large variety of farming impIc.
ments, etc, too numerous to men
ton.
Sale starts at 1000 a. m. Free
lunch, with coffee, at noon. Bring
your cups.
Terms of sale: All sums Of $1,000
and under, cash in hand; over $1,000,
six months time. bankable paper.
Remember the date.
ady-5l-2t LAWSON, AuctioneeT.
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
Prompt Action Will Stop Your
Cough

When you first catch a cold (often
indicated by sneeze or cough,
break it up at once, The idea that
y il does not matter" often leads to
serious complications, The remedy
which Immediately and easily
penetrates the lining of the throat
is the kind demanded DR.. Kings
New Discovery soothes the irritation,
loossens the phlegm You feel
better at once. 1T seemed to reach
the very spot of my cough" is one
many honest testimonials soc. at
your Druggist. adv i@ It
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
CENTRAL NEWS
S~~oNN~~N>~NNN~~~Nr

Millard Fyffe of the firm M. p. Fergu-
son & Co., made a business trip to
Globe and Miami the end Of last week.
He reports that business is good in both
places.
Last Friday our school boys played a
game of base ball with the Stafford
school boys. The Central boys proved
TO be too much for the other team,
winning the game easily. The score
was 20 to 8. The Stafford boys are jolly
fellows and good losers. We like to
play with teams like theirs. Our boys
also defeated team from the town
here Tuesday.
A baby boy was born Tuesday morn
Shurtz. Mother and child doing nicely.
Myron Alfred has been very sick for
the past two weeks with rheumatism.
He is still quite low.
Ed Smith and Rennie Elmer returned
Tuesday, from Klondyke, where they
have been freighting. M. P. Ferguson
left Wednesday with two more loads of
freight for the same place. We do
considerable business with that part of
the county.
Our stores are busy filling orders for
the goat men, who leave in few days
to commence shearing their flocks.
The amusement committee presented
the play The Daughter of the Desert, !"
to crowded house last week. 1t is an
Arizona play and was we'll rendered,
making an enjoyable evening for those
who attended
The base ball boys played "Black
Dick" before an appreciative audience
in Thatcher Friday night.
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
"Remember the
Maine!" Feb. IS

Remember the Mainel" Again
that famous term will bear concrrt,
fruit in the formal dedication of tn
national Maine memorial in Airing
ton cemetery, Washington, ID G
On February Is, the seventeenth
anniversary of the sinking of thu
Battleship Maine in Havana harb"r,
this memorial will be formally de
dicated,
The memorial consists Of the
original malnmast of the battlrship.
set In a concrete fuunGa'l"n to re-
semhle the turret of warship
This foundation Is a mausolcum ID
feet high and 26 feet in dian, ter.
On the sides are panels inscribed
with the names of the victims of tie
Maine.
President Wilson, Secretary of the
NAVY Daniels and Rear Admiral G.
D. Sigsbee, retired, commander of
the old Maine. will speak at the ex,
erciSes.
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks

Coming events cast their shadows
before" This is especially true of
bilious attacks. Your appetite will
fail, you will feel dull and Ianguid
If you are subject to bilious attacks
take three of Chamberlain's Tablets
as soon as these symptoms appear
and the attack may be warded off.
For sale by Stafford Drug Co.
adv-5l-4t
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
KLONDYKE NEWS

The Mothers Club met at Mrs. Frank
Wootan's, Wednesday, February Sd,
and had most enjoyable time. Among
those present We're: Mesdames J. P.
Weathersby, Allaire, Greenwood, Will
son and Rex. There was also a few of
the fathers present to partake of a
small portion of the scraps left from
the lunch served to the mothers.
D. A. Upchurch and J. d. Clayton
expect to start for the Giia valley Sat-
urday for load of hay and grain.
The rains of Friday and Saturday
last caused the Aravaipa creek to get
out of its banks and do considerable
damage by washing away several pieces
of land and simply left US isolated, so
far as roads are concerned, but the old
saying is that where there is loss
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
PIMA NEWS

Mrs. Lille Rogers, of Colorado, is
spending the week in town, visiting
with friends and relatives. Mrs. Rogers
is former resident of Pima. She is
the widow of the late Ross II. Rogers,
who died in Stafford about four years
ago. Her many friends are glad to see
her again. After visiting here this
week, she will go to Lowell, where she
will make her home.
Carl Mcbride, the eldest son of VIM.
Mcbride fell from horse and broke
his arm. DR.. Dryden was Immediately
called and rendered surgical aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Beals are the
proud parents of baby girl, who ar
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
Heirloom Lost

A gold watch, with heavy plain
gold chain and locket. The watch is
n heirloom and was presented to the
late President w. D. Johnson by the
officers of St. Joseph Stake and bears
such inscription. The lOcket con-
tains pictures of President Johnson
and Mrs. johnson. Liberal reward
if returned to d. G. JOHNSON,
Thatcher. adv'52-2t
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
BUDGET FOR THATCHER
Salary Purposes

For SALE--Eggs for hatching,
from Barred Plymouth Rocks and
white and fawn Indian Runner Ducks.
d. l.. RIDGWAY, Stafford.
adv.50 lat
A l.. Alexander came in from a
business visit to Globe Tuesday
morning and left for his ranch at
Klondyke in the afternoon.
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
Advertise in The GUARDIAN
Your Cold is Dangerous Break
1t Up-Now

A cold is readily catching. A
rundown system is susceptible To
germs You owe it to yourself and
to others of your household to fight
the germs at once. DR.. Bells Pine.
Tar Honey is fine for colds and
coughs. 1t Iooscns the mucous,
stops the cough and soothes thc
lungs. It's guaranteed. Only 25c,
at your Druggist, adv. i2.ft
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
"The Best Laxative | Know Of"

u have sold Chamberlain's Tablets
for several years. People who have
used them will take nothing else. l
can recommend them to my custn-
mers as the best laxative and cure
for constipation that know Of"
writes Frank Strouse. Fruitland, la.
For sale by Stafford Drug Co.
adv-5l.4t
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12

Burial caskets carried in stock by
Gila Valley Furniture and Hard
ware Store. If
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12

Howell-You can't be sure What
you're getting At a restaurant.
Powell-Yes, you can.
Howell-How 10 that7
Powell-order hash, and you'll get
everything
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12
For Sale

l3S bales grain hay.
2 SiluS.
3 horses and Z mules.
| piano.
House and lot in Stafford.
Lease on 80 acres school land.
L w. CLAYTON,
Administrator, Gridcr Estate.
adv-5l-tf
Graham guardian., 1915-02-12

For SALE One windmill and a
thousand gallon tank; also for rent.
one share of Union water. DR.. fl.
J. WARNER. adv-52-3t
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Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29
NOTICE! NorIcEi NOTICES
To Our Thousands of Friends-Gree
inpS.

To Our Thousands of Friends-Greet-
ings:
Again as August draws near the
West Indian Association calls the at
tention of the many families of Ala
media county and San Francisco tc
their annual family picnic to be held
at Shellmound Park, on Monday, Au-
gust End. This association stands on
its record among our people. Being
strictly charitable organization we
have no hesitancy whatever in thank
ing the public for their abundant pa.
tronage in the past, and knowing full
we'll that our picnic and carnival oi
this year will eclipse all our former
outings, we are satisfied from the
many inquiries already received thai
our future support will be unprece.
dented. Full particulars of this years
carnival will be extensively published
in iur weekly papers in few weeks
from now.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29
NEWSi NEWS! EXTRAOR-
DINARY.

The West Indian Aid Association
being ever mindful that the public is
its friend, have at great cost and care
secured The original god of the great
Hottentot tribe of South Africa, as
one of the special features at their
free picnic This immense idol was
supposed to have been made about
the fourth or fifth century of the
Christian era. No single feature oi
any picnic. in any state has ever ap-
preached it in importance. As work
of art it is without doubt the greatest
production of the old and ancient
Ethiopians who lived in the days OF
the proud queen of Sheba.
We hope that an immense con
course of our people will visit the pic
mic park at Shellmound on August 2
to view this great and marvellous relic
of ancient negro antiquity
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29
CIVIC CENTER.

The Civic Center held an executive
Board meeting last Tuesday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. NJ. G
Stafford. Among the ;rnportant dis
cussions was the subject of the coloree
people participating in Alameda
County Day at the Exposition. And
it was decided that the Center should
bend every effort toward that erd.
Miss simmons rendered her resig-
nation as President of the Center at
this meeting, owing to many respon-
sibilities that prevent her from further
conducting the work. Miss Simmons
dominated Mrs. w. S. Henry as her
successor. Both the resignation and
electing of new President will be
considered at the next regular meet
ing. The Center will meet next Mon
day evening, the 31st inst, at the
North Oakland Baptist Church. Miss
C. A. Whitney, Past President of the
California Civic League will address
the meeting on the subject of Nation-
al Woman Suffrage. Other impor-
tant questions to be presented. The
public is cordially invited.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29

A very enthusiastic and instructive
meeting of the Fanny J. Coppin Club
was held at 1422 10th street on Tues
day, May Is, 1915, with Mrs. L. Dis
ard as hostess. After the general
routine of business a lively protesr
was made against the motion pictures
of the Clansman, with the result a
neat sum was subscribed to help fight
the cause A number OF occurrences
concerning the Negro race were men
toned, among which, The cause of
the tardiness of Mr., Howard Drew in
the race at the Exposition grounds,
and OF the notice given in one of the
papers to the effect that Mr.. Chaun-
cey Alcott will sing "Who Knows" by
Dunbar" in The Heart of Paddy
Whack to be played at Macdonough
Theatre. After the bad comes the
good, was a remark heard during the
afternoon Mrs. L. Jackson was cleo
ted to represent the Club on the pro-
gram during the State Federation.
A delightful luncheon was served
by the hostess assisted by Madames
Monroe, Page, and Miss Jackson. Ad-
joined to meet with Mrs. Frank Henry
1872 10th Street, June l, 1915, at q
o'clock sharp.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29
MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting was held last Wed
nesday evening at Cooper Zion church
under the auspices of the Civic Cen
ter. Miss Myra v. Simmons, presi-
dent, presided at the meeting which
was called to determine what part
the race in this country would take
in Alameda County day at the Expo
sition on June 10. There was a. fair
attendance and each one present was
enthusiastic over the idea presented.
And the concensors of opinion was
that the Colored people of this county
should demonstrate their civic pride
and interest at least by participating
on this occasion, whereupon a per-
manent Alameda County Day Com
mittee was elected as. follows: Miss
Stafford, Secretary; Mrs. Tobe Will
liams, Treasurer. Owing to the linn
tied time in which to prepare a pro-
gram, the definite plans decided on as
being feasible was for representation
in the parade 1t was suggested that
floats be arranged for to contain as
many colored children of this county
as can be obtained, and the Sunday
Schools and public in general will be
called upon to help further this plan.
Other suggestions were made that the
various clubs and fraternal orders ar
range to go in automobiles, decorated
automobiles, sightseeing cars, or in
the pedestrian march to represent
themselves. The following general
committee was appointed to make ac-
tive intercession and boost the effort.
Messrs. James A. Hackett, w N.
Kicks, S. w. Springer, Attorney G..
Fowler, and Rev. D. R. Wallace, Mrs.
w. A. Thomas, f. Brown, 7. Will
liams, A. Craigg, and Miss M. Sim
mons. Delegates and representatives
from every existing organization are
requested to attend the next general
meeting on next Wednesday night at
Cooper A. M. E. Zion Church.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29
THE CoLORED WOMAN'S MAG.
AZINE.
A Household Journal-It Should Be-
in Every Home.

Every colored woman should sub
scribe for the Colored Woman's Mag
azine. 1t affords an opportunity Tor
our women to present their thoughts
in writing; no family should be with
out it. Our women deserve the sup
port and encouragement OF every
thinking colored family. We desire
TO see this magazine sold by our boys
the same as the Saturday Evening
Posi- is sold by white boys, thereby.
giving employment to hundreds OF
Jour BOYS. We also desire to see
our girls and women active in the
work. Subscribe, $l00 per year, 5O
cents six months or 10 cents single
copy. Address Colored Woman,s $
Magazine, Box 24o. Topeka, Kans-
Agents wanted everywhere. Write
for particulars.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29
TULARE NEWS.

Mr.. ]. Ogilvie gave waffle supper
at tt, beautiful residence of Mrs
Hamilton
The guests were Mrs. Julia Smith
Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Thomas Bass
Mr.. T. w Wilson, Mr. Henry Single
ton, Mr.. c. J. Powell Master Phil
Hamilton and the host Sweet peas
Shasta daisies and ivy adorned the
occasion.
The residents of Tulare regret very
much the news of Mrs. Henry Mitch
ell having the rheumatism.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29

The ladies of the Imperial Art Club
are preparing to make the Dansante
and Exchange on June End a grand
affair. A beautiful crochet boudoir
cap will be given away Other beau-
tiful articles will be sold cheap. Come
out and help the ladies in this effort,
Wednesday evening, June End, at
Magnolia Hall, Seventh street Ad-
mission Is cents.
Mrs. Jake Peyton left Wednesday
for Chicago, to visit relatives. She
will be absent. about three months.
Remember the Odd Fellows Picnic
June 18th at Shellnnound Park Val
liable gate prizes will be given away.
Come out ana bring your children.
Miss Laura Cowan and Mr. Turner
Wilson were quietly married on the
18th inst They are domiciled at the
residence of Mrs. Geo. Gordon on
Ninth street
Oakland sunshine., 1915-05-29

Every man and woman, boy and
girl about the bay who can sing a
note or play any kind of an instru-
ment are very urgently requested to
meet me at the North Oakland Bap-
tist Church Wednesday night, May
5th, at $50, to begin rehearsal for
our Exposition program. Let no one
wait for a second invitation. Come
now.
s Respectfully yours,
MRS. VIALO S. KITCHEN,
Chairman Music Program.