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The Winslow mail., 1921-05-27
DON'T WAIT; INVEST NOW; STOCK 81. 90 PER SHARE
The Way THE WILLIAMSON
VALLEY FARMS COMPANY
IS Being FINANCED
BY A. w (Art) Davis, Pres. and General Mgr.

BY A. w (Art) Davis, Pres and General Mgr.
The Williamson Valley Farms Company is being
financed by the sale of it's capital stock and little
later bonds may be issued. We are using this course
option purchase the waterright, damsite and res
ervor also the rrigable timbered and grazing land.
AS sale stock is being made part of the funds
will be used the continuation OF the construction
of the DAM now we'll under way and the remainder
will be put into sinking funds for the purpose of ac-
quiring deeds to the dam-se, re3eryOrSlte and the
water-rights to the lands hereunder and adjacent
thereto.
Anyone investing Williamson Valley Farms
Company stock will be making sound investment
for this this company will be able to erect
the dam and construct a water distribution system
the land hereunder for $66 acre. We all
know without guessing that rrigable land with
fine soil be found anywhere, such as the
Williamson Valley Farms Company will have, with
perpetual Water-rght is worth anywhere in the state
Of Arizona $500 per and up The difference in
our cost of selling, up to $3.50 per acre including
water-right leaves profit which when divided equals
per cent-the dividends to be paid when the wat
erright and land will have been Sold Should it re-
quire one, two, three four years to dispose OF the
5000 acre water4rights and land the dividends will
be scattered over period of that time, but actu
ally believe that the will be completed and all OF
the land disposed Of within two and onehalf three
years. After you have drawn the 1873 per cent in
dividends from the sale of these $4,000 acre water
rights and land the collateral interests of the Will
hanson Valley Farms Company in assets will be
worth more than we will have invested in entire
project. The collateral interests will consist of water
distribution and townsite with interests in banking,
creamery and general public utilities which with
farming community of this magnitude.
We will be glad to go into details with anyone
desiring to know the soundness and Feasibility of this
project. 1t is that is GOING OVER without de-
lay for did launch this project let it drag
along and the FIRST COMPANY, namely the Will
hanson Valley Farms Company will still own and
control when this project is fully financed and a
great irrigation project completed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-24
TWO WEEKS or CAPITOL SQRl ONE ANpAS MOST BEAUTIFUL D0aHOHS l


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Quoted through wooden pipes TO pub
lie hydrants on the streets II was
not until many years later that these
lines were taken up ana the streams
allowed TO take their course. The
Chmborazo spring sti!l furnishes
TO the park.
Chimborazo's history dates back to
1856. y colony of whites had located
on top of the hill. probably as Il pre-
cautionary measure against the dep
relations of the Indians. In 1856 4
Cherokee Indian tribe came from
over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
ladcned with their furs which they
wanted To trade to the white settlers.
battle Follows Dispute.
y dispute arose and a battle fol-
lowed in which many OF the whites
were killed. When Totapotamoy.
County, and Il friend TO the white
people. heard of the engagement. he
brough, number of his followers to
drive back the red invaders from
over the mountains. They met with
fate similar to their white friends.
and he and many OF his men were
killed.
Both OF the battles were fought by
the side of Il small stream which
ran along the western edge of the
park. The blood of the comhatants
giving il the name of Bloody Run.
nj, 4
of into other channels.
Many suggestions as to how the
park received its name are advanced
by the old residents of the city, but
ii seems 10 be buried secret, as
no proof has been advanced.
The one most generally accepted
Is that il was named for Chimborazo
peak. a lofty summit OF the Andes. in
Ecuador. NJ one time this was
thought TO be the highest peak in
the world. and as Chimborazo is
posed that the name WAS adopt cd
through the similarity OF the two
places.
Marshall Park. formerly known as
Libby Hill. occupies one of the hills
upon which Richmond is built. Gov
ering an area OF seven acres. it is
one OF the most beautiful of the
city's smaller parks.
j; was purchased from the owner
of the famous Libby Prison, from
who il derived its first name. He
owned a large mansion on the top
Of the hill, and one Of the most prom
nent men in the city at that time.
Much OF his wealth was lost by the
burning OF the tobacco warehouses
upon the evacuation of Richmond
Series az Palisades.
The park. Il series of palisades. in
cludcs beautiful grass covered lawns
and flower beds. In il is the famous
Soldiers and sailors Monument. dcd-
icatcd To the Confederate soldiers who
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,, BOATING is ALWAYS FINE AT LAKESIDE PARK J

1851, history was rc-cnactcd, and
practically the same event occurred
In Richmond. The governing council
FELT the call Of spring and purchased
ii stretch of Woodland Al the southern
extremity Of Third street, from Eliza
beth Writ. wife of the distinguished
lawyer. William Writ. and daughter
OF Colonel Robert GAMBLE. from whom
the park derived its name promi-
hence and high social standing have
lef, for all time the prestige OF the
CANDLES upon this hill.
For many years Candles Iiill was
ali shat Richmond people had access
TO IN the nature Of Il park or breath
ing place. There were no seats or
walks in those days according TO
e. L. Boiling. former CITY Engineer.
VINO made the first survey Of the land
years later. But the birds sang In
the trees just the same as they do
nov. and the brooks danced along
just as mcrrily. on II summer even
ing the wooded slopes were filled
with hundreds of people. seated upon
shc grass. They frequently remained
unit! late hour OF night awaiting
the cool brcczcs, which were waited
across the river on hot nights.
Tom More Sung Here.
Under the century-old trees along
tn. pathways over which d!stin-
gu!shcd visitors 10 the old Gamble
mansion tro,. Tom Moore is said
To have sang his melodies with drn-
matte and lovesick gestures at the
ladies.
Captain John Smith. with twenty
one men. is said 10 have landed here.
after the falls had barred further
progress up the river. and erected
cross there. marking the site OF,
Richmond. The society Tor thc Pres
ervation of Virginia Antiquities has
erected cross marking this spot.
II Captain Smith had come back
from TIA" astral world and once more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-24

stood on the brow OF this command :
ing hill about 1861 he would prob
ably have been duly surprised at the
changes which had taken place. The
painted warrior. hunting for new
worlds to conquer no longer roameJ
the forests. Belle Island, situated in
the river At the foot of the hill, was
no longer "A mass of trees and shrub
berry.
Warriors wearing the gray OF the
Confedcracy had suppIantcd the In
dian. During the conflict troops of
the garrison held daily guard mounts
and paradcs on tho hill. The I.afay-
cite Artillery had for years fired s.-
lutcs here upon historic occasions.
The famous Old State Armory was
located at the foot of the hill Here
was stationed the troops called the
Public Guard, maintained by the
State. There were only two other
States in the Union at that time TO
have such a guard.
Belle Island was then. and stu is.
the site of the Trcdegar Iron Works,
established in 1896. II was here tina,
the iron plates for the famous old
'sca monster. the Merrimac. the first
iron-clad ship of the South. were
made. Much of the iron used by the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-24

oldest inhabitants OF Richmond have
ever heard OF a strip of land located
south of Cary Street, and somewhere
between Fifteenth and Twenty first
Streets, known as the Richmond Com
mon, which was coded to the city
by Colonel William Byrd. father OF
Richmond. He made two gifts to
the city. the first the tract of land
on which ST. Johns Church is built.
and the Common, which was given in
l7i2 The decd OF transfer plainly
stated that the land should be used
for recreation of the inhabitants.
Was Popular Resort.
This was Il popular resort Of the
citizens until 1916, when the Councu
decided To sell the land \ commit
tee composed of John $. Gamble. John
Adams. JacQuclinc Il. iiarv!c and
Mann S. Valentine was appointed to
make a survey of the situation and
decide upon the best way to dispose
OF the property
They agreed to sell il in sections.
and accordingly lots forty-four feet
in front on Cary and Water Streets.
and 40 feet deep. were offered for
Sst!t ~ lUc tHuS usSpOSlns or
the city's first park.
or the twenty parks of Richmond.
Chimborazo. at the east end of Broad
street, probably is the chief point or
interest. Built on IL promonotory
overlooking the James it catches the
brcczes from the South. East and
West, and is an ever welcome retreat
for the people Of the city. Ii Is a
BEAUTIFUL grass covered lawn, with the
headquarters Of the United states
Weather Bureau in the center, and
wcll-prcscrvcd flower beds lending u
touch of color TO the scene.
During the war this was the site
OF the largest Confederate hospital.
Where 4 shady driveway now winds
around the edges Of the park the
small hospital buildings stood years
ago
Early in the nineteenth century
Richmond received it's water supply
from public pumps located on the
street corners, and IL water systoss,
ran from springs IN Chimborazo and
Capitol Parks. The water was con-
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their buds and The stitliur brcezcs in
wade the business district. the resort
VIII become more ana more popular.
Embraces Stntc Houses.
In the Capitol grounds are the
Capitol Building. Governors MIN
Sion. state Library. statutes OF Henry
LAY oIniy ,t Governor William Smith, Gen
and DR., Hunter Mcclure. the founder
OF the University school OF Medicine
Also thcr. is kiosk and an old bell
tower, which for many years was
used as "A headquarters for the state
Military Guard.
Th cbell in the towcc- was tolicd
upon IN" death OF James Monroe.
John Tyler. Chief Justice John Mar
shall and other distinguished men,
The bell has been removed from the
helfry lately. and the tower is used as
"A state Storchousc.
The grounds are further adorned by
crawfort's equestrian statute OF
George WASHINGTON. which is one OF
the most striking examples OF work
manship in the world
The corner stone for the noun
mcnt was laid on February 20 1850
by General Zachary Taylor. President
OF the United States Surrounding
the statute on the same granite base.
nmt on a lower piano are busts OF
Thomas jefferson and George Mason
TO represent StatcsmanShip: Patrick
Henry for Eioqucnce: John Marshall
FOR Justice. Thomas Nelson and An
drew Lewis for the Military.
The Capitol Building. stately
granite structure. was modelled ut the
suggestion OF Thomas jefferson, after
MaisOn rarrec at Mines
Take stroll up Franklin Street
from the Capitol Square and you will
come to Monroe Park, located in the
center of the western residential dis
trict. Swarmins traffic harnesses 1t ON
trees the strife is forgotten in an
atmosphere OF serenity as one sits
on the benches drinking in the cool
hrcezcs. This is the haven Of the
small child and It's nurse and daily
hundreds of infants rrolic about on
the grass. business people on their
way home from a hard days work
find time 10 rest for few moments
on the benches which line the walk
ways.
The first ground for this park was
bought in November lSI3 Previously
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southern forces Was also prepared
here.
Modcrn Appliances Hold Sway.
SO much for the days Of "Gi 10 'G5.
II John Smith were 10 again pay a
WISH TO the hill he would be still
further surprised If he were no, run
down By one OF the mode rn-day
'buZzwagons," on one Of the great
steel monsters drawing It's load Of
freight along the foo; IF the hill.
lie would probably be AZ much arhast
as the Indians when he first invaded
their w!lds.
The majority of the agc-old trees
have been cut away. Looking south
across the James River the eye would
no longer encounter the smoke from
the Indian signal IRE, but instead.
the pillows OF smoke rising from
Richmond's manufacturing plants,
marking the growth OF the city's
Industrial progress. would be seen.
Modern steel and concrete bridges
have supplantcd the old ford. while
small power boats, making their first
spring trips. are seen instead OF the
Indian canoe. Although smoke and
manufacturing plants are generally
connected with things far from beau
tfu!. what more tranquil scene could
meet the eye than that OF peaceful
Industrial center"
Just north OF the Hill is Pratt.s
Castle. which attracts the attention
Of sightsccrs by its unique appear
ance. closely resembling the castles
OF the old World
Yes IL John Smith were to drcp
back there for "a visit in the beautiful
spring atmosphere. he would think
that he had done a good job in dis
covering such "a city.
While CANDLES liill is the first
park bought and recorded in the
city. people of the city were enjoy
ing the cool river breczcs long before
i was ever drcamd Of Eew of the
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IL had Eecn used as "A fair ground.
and the frs, agricultural exhibition
ever held in Richmond was held here.
During the War between the states
ii was called Camp Lee and used as a
recruiting and drilling station by the
Confederate forces.
In the spring Of 1861 the first rcgi-
mcnt OF South Carolina troopS the
first troops to come from the South.
were encamped here for several
weeks.
In the park are Two statues. one
Of Williams Garter Wickham. soldier.
statesman. patriot and friend. which
was erected 10y his comrades in the
Confederate army and the employees
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
The other memorial was dedicated
by the people of Richmond to the
memory of Joseph Bryan. on il is
the inscription: THE character OF
the man is the strength of the CITY"
IL was originally Intended To place
the statue Of jefferson Davis in this
park and the corner stone was laid
near the fountain in the center OF
the park before the change was made.
Directly across the street from
here one sees the Sacred Heart Cathc-
dral rising in stately magninccnce
above the surrounding houses. It
is said to be the third finest cathedral!
in the country. costing 100000. The
cathedral was presented by Thomas
r. Ryan and his wife.
Continue your stroll up Franklin
Street.-The avenue which most truly
reflects the historical Richmond of
hy-Sonc days-ani you will soon ar
rive ON Monument Avenue. with its
square after square OF soft green
grass plots down the center of the
street; Mounted on their horses and
seemingly still guarding the land for
which they b!cd, are statues OF j. r.
II. stuart, renowned cavalry leader:
the staunch Stoncwal! Jackson and
n beautiful equestrian statue of the
immortal Robert T.. lee. also u statue
Of Jefferson Davis. President OF the
confcdcrncy
Turn to the south along the Boule-
ward and you Will pass Battle Abbey,
tho Confederate Memorial Institute.
in,which are housed some OF the most
precious roles OF the war. Surround
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,ourtcsy of Southern Bargain House
died in the War Between the States.
1t was unveiled May 30. 1894. The
column which supports the bronze
figure OF a Confederate soldier is n
reproduction OF Pompey's Pillow, and
stands 100 feet in height. The mon
ument was erected at a cost OF $780,
0ls. The City Council contributed
$4,000 towards this fund, the State.
$4,000. and a bazaar given by tn.
women interested netted sli.933. The
balance was raised by individual sub
scr!ption.
The park extends across Main
street al Twenty eighth street. and
IS in plain view from the central
business section of the city. 1t is
indeed an imposing picture to strang
crs entering the city gates at Main
street Station to look up to as their
first view of The Heart of the
South" With the stately monument
topping the high hill and the outline
OF the soldier framed against the
skyline an impressive memory is left
upon even the most cynical.
beautiful Capitol squire.
Occupying twelve acres OF land in
the very heart OF the business sec
ton is Capitol Square. where Lee.
Jackson and many other Coniederates
were mustered into the service dur
The War between the states
The square WAS originally as rus
gcd a piece of ground as is found IN
tn. mountain wilderness. Deep ra :
vines furrowcd ii on either side. ana
dense shrubbery and weeds inter
mingled on the hillsides. Goats and
about the grounds and disported
thcmsclvc in the yard OF the Gov
crnor.
Mordecai. in, his history of Rich
mond. says that this evil was cor
rcctrd by planting posts at the gates
they served the purpose Tor which
they were intended. also practically
excluded the fashionable ladies' from
the square f.ugenic hoops were In
vogue III that time. and were adopt
d indiscriminatcly by those who had
or had not the same motive as the
Empress 70 radoptinS the style. II
WAS quite impossible for fashion
able hoop. without considerable coaN-
:nE. TO pass between the barriers.
The grounds Of Caption Square were
originally laid out by Monsieur Cod
GIRO, "a French gentleman" His
:hc passage
.'Grov" mods at grove. each alley has
it's brother,
And half the terrace just reflects the
other
Later on the park was rcdcsigned
according to an irregular plan which
is still followed
Today the square is one OF the most
beautiful down town parks in the en-
tire country. Magnificent, stately trees
which have stood guard over the
grounds for generation after gene
ration spread their Icafy limos over
ne bench lined waliS\ynys Chatter
ing squirrels run hither and thither,
up ana down the trees, until some in
FAINT barely able to toddlc over the
lawns. cndcavors to catch ii or coax
il near enough TO rccEvc its share
of the peanuts.
From morning until night. bust
HcsS people going to and from work
find time Ia relax for u few moments
in this shady haven. hundreds of
people daily spend their lunch hour
here, And as the HowerS bloom forth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-24

ing the large granite structure are
acres OF lawn dotted with young
trees.
You Will next pass the Soldiers
Home. where many OF the old Con-
fcdcratc war heroes are spending
their last days. Mighty trees spread
their limbs above the old veterans.
and in the distance YOU will see the
barracks OF the old mon. Surround
ing the grounds. as though they were
still guarding their old masters, are
i number Of pieces Of artillery.
Arrive ut byrd Park.
Leaving the soldiers Home con-
tinue your stoll along the Boulevard
for n few more blocks. and presently
your wander into a vcritablc fairy
land OF shrubs. trees. green grass and
lounging places.
Here is William Byrd Park, the
pride and JOY OF all the city. Here
congrcgatcs and enjoys to its hearts
content the peaceful. quiet sublimity
Of the tranquil lake. green grass and
Stopping NIL just emerging from their
winter rest.
In this park the children laugh and
play and the tired business MAI,
stretches his limbs and rclaSes. for
getting the cares OF the week Some
times min!stering angel provides 4
band concert. which lends attractive
ness to the scene.
Byrd Park was originally n tract
of land OF five acres. purchased from
James -. Craig, May 20, 1874 To cs-
tablish 4 reservoir from which Rich
mond would get it's supply.
Comprises ZOO Acres.
II now comprises 400 acres, of
which eighty acres is occupied by the
city nursery, which has Il Very inter-
cstimg record rs we'll as a beautiful
collection OF trees and Shrubbcry. the
idea of city nursery in connection
with the park originated with Coloscl
Cutahnw. then City Engineer. proving
his wisdom and foresight The nurs-
cry has been of incStimablc value
10 the city in supplying its streets
and houlcvards with shade trees,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-24
PARKS BURST FORTH IN MANTLE OF GREEN
RESPONDING TO EVER YOUTHFUL CALL OF SPRkNGTH
LOVERS'LANESA AND WOODED
DALES FOUND IN EVER PARK

Thoughts of Tired Business Man Wanders to Golf
Links, While Boys Strain at Leash of School,
Yearnng for Lure of the Open
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-27
VISIT PROPOSED PARK

George Rfoissard, president Of The
Guardian Life Insurance Co, Madi-
son: r. g. Knox. director and f. r..
Hefty, vice~president of the Central
wisconsin Trust Co.: Dean H. L. Rus
sell. of the College of Agriculture,
Madison: 4. ]. Edminster, pioneer
banker of Holcombe; Ben f. Faast and
NJ J. Leinenkugel, Of Eau Claire, drove
through Ladysmith Wednesday morn
ing on their way to the Northern Lakes
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-27
HrEfsIARGkI4 TOlxluIfr

Full rehearsal to be held this even
ing at z 80 o'clock at the gymnasium.
Will all who are taking part in THE
Makers Of America be present for this
rehearsal is the only time that all the
members of the cast will be together
before Memorial Day.
Program Committee
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-05-27

Park. These men spent Tuesday night
in the Faast cottage lii Conrath.
Arizona republican., 1921-02-26

How the Phoenix Rotary club has grown from a gathering of six men to it's present strong membership of IA was described by Dean William Scar lett last night at a dinner by the local club at the Y. M. c. A., on the occa- sion of the sixteenth anniversary of Rotary.
 The meeting was an enthusiastic one, with a fine attendance and a splendid program. featuring which were read ings by Miss Myrta Kathryn Young and vocal solos by Mrs. F. Payne Palmer Miss Young gave four enter taining numbers, why Adam Sinned," "A Hindoo Legend T Doubt It" and an original story which were enthusi- astically received by the .Rotarians.
 Mrs. Palmer sang three songs in her usual charming manner. Miss Merta Work was the accompanist.
 The birthday address was delivered by Dean Scarlett who described the origin and the growth of the Phoenix Rotary club and reminded the mem bers of what the organization, inspired by it's motto, Service. Not Self could accomplish for the good of the city.
 The Rotarians were seated at the dinner tables according to their years
Arizona republican., 1921-02-26
Rotary's 10th Anniversary Is Celebrated With Dinner On
 9th Birthday of Phoenix Club

of membership. There were tables for the infants, the yearlings. the one. two, three, four, five and six-year- odds, the pioneers and the Mesa Rotary club the latter being represented by William E. Walters, Ralph Palmer, Will Beach, Frank Gurley, Spence Dingle, John Cummard, Jack Raymond, George Sil- verthorne, George Johnson, c. B. Flynn and Frank Samuels.
 The infants were provided with baby bibs and with nursing bottles filled with milk. However, they were not confined to the latter for their birthday dinner, but partook of the regular fine banquet.
 A. A. Betts, the first president of the Phoenix Rotary club, was not able to be present at last nights meeting, and Wallace Button,4 one of the first members, told of the forming of the local club in 1913, the first meetings and other interesting events of earlier days. The following were the first members:
 Wallace Button, R. A. Tiernan, Paul Kuntz, Russell Marvin, Claude D. Jones and Charles Munger.
 Howard L. Peek was chairman of the meeting.