Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-03-04

and his band made that section a
point of rendezvous when on raids
from the reservation at Carlos.
Their line of travel usually TO
cused on the Stein Peak country,
thence across the San Simon into
the Chiricahuass The early set
tiers continually faced the dangers
that menaced them, ana were the
effective element that made it pos
sible for the newcomers to make
Cochise county the land OF peace
and safety that it is today.
Harper and his partner Williams
were among the first to locate in
Pearce when the brothers of that
name discovered the Commonwealth
mine. They sunk the first well
here and made the delivery of wa
tel in barrels, to the miners and
their families. 1t was a big under
taking in those days, but the
water man" was always to be de-
pended upon. Mr. Harper wrwaS
noted for his reliability and honesty
and his appreciation of good
cigar
His many friends in this section
will regret to learn of his death
but he will always be remembered
for his kindly disposition and loyal
ty to his friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Eisenhart, living near Pearce,
relatives of Mr.. Harper attended
the funeral.
|! Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Barlow OF
the B. S. B. Chicken ranch, passed
through Pearce Thursday with a
load of eggs, going to Douglas.
B. A. Taylor was in town Thurs
day seeing old friends. He was
formerly of the firm of Taylor &
Wilson, who operated store here
but which has been closed for near
ly year.
Dr.. McNeir and H. M. Smith mo-
tored to Rancho Manzanita Thurs
day.
MI. and Mrs. F. L. Bryant mo-
tered to Douglas Thursday.
George Anderson, Wilcox, was in
Fearce Thursday He is still bring
ing to P'earce every two weeks ex-
cellent sweet potatoes raised on his
ranch last summer.
Miss Kathryn Delacourt and Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Bouck were guests
of Mr, and Mrs. T. B. Ewing Thurs
day evening.
Bob \ Meers, who has chicken
ranch near Cochise Stronghold,
passed through Pearce Thursday
with a load of eggs and chickens
for the Douglas market.
nf
Cananea, arrived in Pearce Friday
and were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Y. Smith. DR.. Hamilton
left Friday for his home, and Mrs.
Hamilton left for. Morenci to visit
her daughter Miss Hamilton for
merly taught in the Pearce high
school and has many friends here.
Miss Anne Marie Stevens and
Mrs. Jack Murphy left Friday after
noon for Tucson where they spent
the weekend visiting with Mrs.
Murphy's daughter. who attends the
University of Arizona. They were
Joined by Mr.. Murphy Saturday
night and all took in the rodeo
Sunday.
J. w. Maus, S. P. agent at Pearce
left Saturday for Deming to visit
with friends over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Hurley and
Miss Elizabeth Squires spent Satur-
day in Douglas.
A. McNeir and son spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Tucson taking
in the rodeo.
Chas. Boice is spending some time
here looking after his cattle in
terests and rounding up cattle.
The following were Pearce visit
ors the latter part of the week:
Mr.. Carver Tucson, Mr.. Ford,
ranch; Mrs Leitch, Elfrida; S. II.
Spain, A. c. Bean, Light; Noah
Whitmire. Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Geary,
DR.. and Mrs Woods, Gleeson; Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Eisenhart and daugh-
ter. Ash Creek; Harvey Cartmel
and Mrs. Henry Gibbons, Pearce.
Frank l.. Bryant. A. Y. Smith
and Chas Monmonier motored to
Phoenix Monday to hear Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri speak