The border vidette., 1922-07-15

were initiated into that splendid secret order.
 Harry Lawton, general freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific of Mexico, with headquarters at Empalme, So nora, was a business visitor in Nogales last Thursday from the south country, While here he was delightfully."- entertained by his old friend Doc" Phillips of the Owl Drug Store.
 Damage estimated at between $2, 500 and $3 ,OOO, was suffered by John Jund and Malcolm Mid dleton last Saturday when flood waters from the city arroyo flooded their feed and seed sto1 e on lower Grand avenue. The Lucas Ice Cream factory, on north Grand avenue, was also damaged to the extent of about $500. The flood was caused by a heavy cloud burst southwest of Nogales, Sonora.
 pr. Hardtmayer, of Patago- nia, was a visitor in the city last Wednesday,. He brought the glad news that Colonel R. R. Richardson, of Patagonia, is re covering from his serious sick spell and is able to be around to the delight of his many friends and acquaintances. Dr. Hardt mayer stated that he and his patient would leave in few days fer San Diego, California for months outing.
 This week W. w. Ford, the we'll known. successful Grand avenue plumber, closed con tract with Guy Griffin, proprie- tor of The Bowman Hotel, for installing eight additional bath tubs in The Bowman. The work will be done under the personal direction of MT. Ford, who is one of the best plum bers in the country. It will be first class and up to the minute. Every job done carries g. Bill Ford" guarantee.
 On Wednesday, July 18th, at 7:3O p. m., the Ridge Igo Post No. 23 of the American Legion, will give swimming party at the Harry Karns swimming pool on Grand avenue. Only Legion mem bers will be allowed in the pool and on the grounds next Wednesday night. The commit tee in charge of arrangements is composed of Fred. Allen, B. L.. Jake, Harold c. Wayte and Ar thur Peck. All members are re- quested to be present.
 Harry Earhart, son of State Treasurer and Mrs. Raymond R. Earhart, has received the ap pointment from this district to the naval academy at Annapolis. Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona, recommended the ap pointment of Harry, who is a school. Class of 1922. Harry is one of Santa Cruz county's most popular young men, and his host of friends will be pleased to learn of his appointment to Annapolis.
 Last Sunday c. w. VanDyke, a prominent citizen of Miami, was a visitor in Nogales, being accompanied by his brother, l.. D. VanDyke, mayor of Miami, M. s. Quinlivin. John Anderson, John L. VanBuskirk and w. J. Scott, editor of the Miami Silver Belt. MT. VanDyke is enc of the best known, most prominent Democrats in the state, and a strong supporter of Former Gov ernor George w. P. Hunt, for the nomination for governor of Arizona. The motor trip home was made via Patagonia.
 At a meeting of the city coun- cil last Tuesday night, all bids for pipe for laying the new grid iron system of the city water mains were rejected and new bids ordered, which will be open ed on Monday, July 24th. A difference of $615.OO for imme- diate delivery of the pipe called for in the bids, and delivery in November, caused the council to reject the bids. Roy 6 Titcomb, Inc, of this city, and the Evans Sales Company of El Paso, were the lowest bidders. The local firm offered immediate delivery, but the Ell Paso firm offering Q November delivery, were $615. co lower.
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