Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-16

SIGNED UP FOR
RACES AT FAIR
Work is already underway to put
the race track at the fair grounds
! in the best possible condition for
| the races which are to be held as
part of the program of the Cochise
county fair which opens in Douglas,
October Z.
Five drivers have already signed
/ up with Rex Rice, chairman of the
race committee of the fair association
and many moer are expected to make
| entry soon. The races are being
sponsored by the American Automo-
bile association and high class racing
| talent is expected TO compete Rice
| explained Wednesday that many of
the drivers who are well known in
I
just before the races, due to the
fact that they are now racing in
New Mexico, Texas and other south
western states.
Following is the program of events
, and the prizes offered:
Time trials will be held at 2:45 p.
m., and the races will start at 3:15
p. m. The races will be run Octo-
bor 8, the closing day of the Co
chise county fair.
Event No. Free for all, 10 miles,
first prize, $500; second prize, 500;
third prize, $50.
Event No. 2-Consolation race,
, eliminating winners of first and
second places in first event, provid-
ing five cars start, 10 miles; first
prize, 500; second prize, $50; third
prize, $25.
Main event-Free for all, 25 miles;
first prize, $500; second prize, $3.50;
third prize, SIS.
The winner of the 25-mile main
copper trophy" and will have his
name and time inscribed on the fa-
nous copper trophy"
visiting Parents
Miss Mary De Bernardo has re-
! turned from Tucson for a two weeks
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. De Bernardo, of Douglas.
Visiting Here
| Harvey and Jay oesterle, of De-
troit, Mich, are, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. ColweI, 1929 Eleventh
street.
Here From Mexico.
F. Frisby of Campus, Mexico, is in
Douglas on business.
Woman Improving. 59
| Mrs. Robert Randall of Swiss Melms
mine, who recently underwent an op-
GRAFTON, is greatly improved.
Here Business.
| George ,Ingleharte of Nacozari, Mex
leo, is in town for la few days on,
business. Etss s*
Back From yacatiORx av.
Mrs. S. P. Thompson, who has been
on a vacation for several weeks, has
resumed her position in the P. n
store. II gt
From ROdeC.
w. Hopkin of Rodeo, N. M, in In
Douglas for a few days.
Globe People Here.
w. G. MCBRIDE and O. ]. Luschka OF
Globe are in Douglas for few days.
Swedish Visitors.
Mr. and Mrs A. G. Paul Palsn anc
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Felkman of Stock
holm, sweden, are in Douglas for a
few days.
In Beauty Shop.
Mrs. 4. C. Fletcher has accepted
position in the Gadsden Beauty
Shoppe. Mrs Fletcher worked thers-
last winter. ~.
Mrs. Anderson Better.
Mrs. w. r. Anderson, who has been
seriously ill., is very much improved.
RedecOrate Store.
Matthews grocery store, on tbs
corner of A avenue and Thirteenth
street, has been redecorated ano
painted.
Here on Business.
Charles Gilbert of Ajo is spendinG>
q few days here on business.
To Return Soon.
Mrs. Annie Morgan of 1850 A ave,
nue. is expected to return in a few
days from Chicago, where she has
been visiting all summer.
Musical Course.
Word has been received from Miss
Carmen Larson, who left last weel:
for the Tempe Teachers college, thai
she is taking a special music course.