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The Skylight Kicker from Flagstaff, Arizona • Page 3

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i IN' flf' (Dftc S(iglit Qcfyr KOTICK THK VUIILIC. All contracts ana bill for advertising pay-aMo monthly, ArtTortlsltiK rates Riven upon application, Uuslnewi lucaU 10 cents per lino lor tlrst lull it Ion, and 6 cents per lino for cucb subso-anent Insertion. The SUN-pEMOCit at la pleased to contrlbuto public matter, but all notices of festivals, bits, meetings of societies, suppers, entertainment and mention of marriages, births aiul deatlis beyond Uiu regular announco-ni nt. will bo charged for nt regular rates. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9.

1897. L00AL BREVITIES. Swcot npplo elder nt Collin's. Tho county jail Is overtlowlng. ltlnnkels and Quilts nt tha Cuah Store.

Tliu taxpayers huvoelevcu tnoro days of ginco. The city council meets in regular session uoxt Monday. Tax payers are complalulug o( high taxation. Eastern Ben Davis apples f2 per. box nt Collin's.

A. B. Adams, tbo Williams lumber- limn was here yesterday for iTbriof time. Attoruoy Al Barry of Williams was miuglltig with old acquaintances hero yesterday. Tho W.C.

Uayless dwelling on Aspcu avenue has been painted a vhlto lino this week. Rubbers, overshoes it nil rubber boots In great variety for men women and children, nt the Cash Store. Burtou Dojlo returned from Los Angeles, on yesterday, wheio ho has beeu ou a pleasure mission. J. Pasevltoh, tho WIuslow photographer was lu tho city josterday.

lie reports his town improving rapidly. For freshest cuts in bcaf, mtittou, veal and pork, go to Mohleupah Mudcrsbach. C. A. Green nnd family will lcavo this week for Phoenix to spend the tjwltiler'.

"fliey Vllf go'-thrutiglix by-- land. Mrs. V. C. Uaykss, who has beeu visiting in tho Verdo valley for tbo nast'HKMtb- retutueU'hoiuo the firsLoi imv PU- -Tl iaaawaHFii" -rm-v It will soon bo swoarlng off lime.

Seo notico of salo of real eslato In this issue. The matrimonial rush will sot In during tliti holidays. Lilllt) May was lulonsed from J.tll Tuesday by her giving bond. For first-class watch work go to J. P.

Arnolds' nt tho W'. U. T. ofllco. J.

O. Iltirtlugton and W. R. Riloy loft Sunday for Phoonlx to spend the winter. Go to G.

II. Coffin for frosh oysters, celery, cranberries and Ino cream John Woody is electing commodious and conipleto barn on bis premises in tbo west part of town. Lyman H. Tolfreo, proprietor of tho Now Bank Hotel arrived Monday from a business trip to Sturgis, Cal. Ouo of the largest slocks of Furniture over shipped to tho Territory has just been received ut tho Cash Store.

Fon Sale A lino toued squaro Piano iu excellent condition. Apply to J. M. SiairsoN. George Hoffman, ouo of tho readers of tho Skyliuut Kickeu, left yesterday byjiitnl for Phoenix to spend tho winter.

Mrs. George Bagnall and chlldteu left Friday for Lexington, Kentucky, to spend tho winter with relatives and frieuds. M. P. Hayes, claim adjuster and water scrvico agent of the Santa Fe Pacllio railroad company was here Tuesday.

Henry Holler enmo in from Los Angeles, yesterday whero ho has been with his family for tlto past two mouths, F. M. Rumscy has leased tho Henry Heller blacksmith shop ou east Aspen street, and opened out. tho samo for business. Frank Murphy, ouo-of tho readers of Thk Kickeu enmo up from Selig-ruuu Monday, and with old time fi lends hero.

Probato Judgo N. G. La ton visited Williams yesterday on official matters. Ho also paid the Williams school k- i.M The Kickeu and the twice a week Detroit Free Press for only Three Dollars a 3 ear. Just think of it, three papers for the piicoofouo, Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Pair.

DR; CREAM BAKING mm A Pure Grape Cream ot Tartar Powder. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. ntlemljC. Ill II1S Wallacofcximo In 'from the ness matters. Others have a few Stetson hats in stock, but tho only full lino of Fall styles as yet received hero can bo seen at the Cash Store.

E. S. Gosney, who has been in California for tho past two or three weeks looking after business matters returned homo yesterday. Joo Clioylnski, who fought Jim Jeffries a 20-touud draw in San Francisco on the night of the 30th, was a passenger ou No. 2 Saturday.

Robert Ferguson of our city and a Mr. Fitzgerald of Prescott, came lu the lirst of tho week from a (en days trip on tho Colorado river prospecting. If you wish to seo an assortment of truuks, nnd valises of modern build nt low. prices, drop iu to tho Cash Store. 'V Telescopes 76o up, truuks $5 tv $30.

Babbitt Bros. Uils week aro talking through this great religious weekly about their largo nnd varied stock of cbiistmas goods instead of "talking wo through their hats." Won't forget to call at Dr. D. $j' Brannen's drug sloro for lino-albums, pictures, books, dolls, games'nnd all V. kinds of toys.

Ho has a complete lino of every description. The survey 01s of tho rallrotul routo to tho Grand Canyon will bo hero tho last of the week. It Is almost au assured fact now that tho railroad will be built from this point. It is with pride that we can truth- fully stato that under tho picsout A management The Skyliuut Kickeu tti js quoted jnoio than any weekly paper in Arizona, both in, and outside ot ilio territory. The Sautn Fe Pacific railroad company has repainted their large water tank at this nlaco this week.

Tho lu- diuatlons aro that this company will uot ueglvct Flagstaff much longer but s' will mako some improvements tnut will be a ci edit to our city. John McCuity, of Flagstaff, brought tho scalps of four mountain lions into town Wednesday ami iu ade proof of tbo killing of tho samo iu this county bef oro Recorder Chamhorlln on Thursday. Tho animals were slain a short dlsluupo above tlto Unites with tho aid of a papk of bloodhounds which Mr. McCarly possesses. The bounty on lions Is $20 per head.

Florence Tribune. Sh Killing nt Scllctiian. Ou Suutlay afternoon word reached hero that Sellgman, tho division point west of Ash fork, hail beeu tho sceuo of a doublo murder. That one' man had beeu murdered and that tho murderer had beeu lynched. Tho latter part of tho above news proved to bo false.

it seems that the trouulo aroso over au attachment which a man by tho name of Win. Faught had served on a crap gamo run by A. M. Carter. Tho story goes that a butcher Jn Sellgman claimed 'that Carter owed him an amount of money nnd thnt ho sued out au attachment against Carter aud that Fnuglit attempted in serving tbo wi it to take some money from off tho crap table when hot ords passed' between tho men which culminated in tho shooting.

No shots were fired except by Faught, which took effect iu Caller's body, passing through' from right to left under tho arm pits. Carter was a married man and was spoken of as a good cillzeu. Ho leaves a. wlfo. Deputy sheriff Frank Burk of Ash Folk went nt onco to Sellgman aud at rested Faught aud took him to Prescott.

Public sentiment in that locality seems to bo against Faught, as many believe tho killing was unjustitlable. Undertaker Edgar Whipple received a telegram Sunday ft urn L. D. Gnlu of Soligiuau to vcmt a'cotliu for mains of the deceased. 'h 98 ft- 'X mt Wneoiaino ftfiKlJbf call! fimiOh'V: Jouei.f Molenpah Mudcrsbach- have -the eleauest, nicest, most convenient meat matket Iu town.

Their meats aro all fresh and of the finest. Buying In carload lots wo get carload prices aud carload rates of freight on Furniture, and can glvo our patrons tho bcuefit of this great saving. Flagstaff Casli Store. T. Iloyt of Tuba City took the examination for teachers hero Monday and Tuesday.

Ho received a second grade certificate and 111 ado a good percentage. Ho is teaching in Tuba City. Cutting prices is au old habit. I originate, others try to Imitate Whou you.waut the best article at tho lowest price como to Coffin's, headquarters for It. Tho Kicker is always ou tho people's sido, and henco it is popular Every family In Coconino county should ha vo -it sent to thorn.

It gives the local and general news iu a con" densed stylo. N. G. Layton, superintendent of public- schools of this county has ap pointed Charles II. Edwards 'uoni-berof the bnntd of examiners, lie could lint have mado a better selection than Mr.

Edwards. S. S. Preston enmo iu from his trading post at Willow Springs Suutlay. While hero ho shipped out a quantity of provisions to tho new copper mines which are being opened up about 30 miles northeast of his post.

We desire our many fi lends for their kindness to us In tho late fire in which wo lost so much. Every favor shown us iu this tlmo of need Is highly appreciated by us ami will bb ever remembered. Mit. anij Mus. Geo.

Baunai.l, Tiio ptuccss of paying up ou subscription and rcnowing for nuothor year Is going on nt this ofllco dally now, and If It will bo any accommodation to tho public, wo will conliuuu to reccivo subset ipiions daf or night until further notice. It is reported 'that tt, Santa Fo Pacllio railroad company will put oil two moro passenger trains next week so as to-jiccommodiito their Irtnnenso 'passenger traffic. Under this now arrangement thero will bo two passouger trains a day each way besides the twlco a week limltoJ. Ilymcntiil 9.JfJWl8Kj HutwwMN mm enwuiaftwjj Benson. the rcsltlenco of tho latly's parents aud tho ceremony which united tho two happy hearts was performed by Rev.

II. P. Corser of tho Presbyterian church. Tho wedding was a quiet ouc, mid attended by the relatives and a few Invited guests. Tho newly married couple, havo friends by the scores, mid all unite, in ouo broad wish fur their future happiness aud contentment, and long may their lives be united in heait aud hand.

Thoy havo gono to housekeeping in tho C. A. Greenlaw residence ou Laroux street. Dr. 1), J.

Branueu was called to Ash 1 Fork' yesterday by a tologram to iitwis, who stuck a nail Tho paiu was so groat thnt Mr. Lowis-faintcd nnd almost had Jockjaw. Hourv Lockett of Flagstaff, ouo of tho most extensive sheop raisers in Avizotia, enmo Into tho valloy yester day with a hand of 30,000 sheep. Bo-sides raising sheep Mr. Lockett has demonstrated the possibility of successful raising potatoes In Arizona.

He has grown so mauy and such excellent ones that ho has acquired for himself tho tiajiio of Tatars" Lock-ott. fhojjnlx Republican Deo. 2. Tli 6 thought of tho morning sermon at UioPre8b3 torian church next Sunday willlbe suggested by tbo text, "I am tue itrcau of life." Tho sermon will bo followed by tho communlou of the Lord's Supper and tho announce meni ci 1110 reception ut now mem bers. Tho evening discourso will take for its themo tho "Escape from Con-domuatlou;" Sorvlco of song in tho ovening.

All are cordially luvited. II. P. CoitsEH, Pastor. Arthur Hently, a mining man came in Suuday from Campbell Preston's trading post nnd stopped in tho city until -3estcrda3'.

Ho Is interested in somo cupper mlucs near the Navajo reservation, and has sent out three or four men with provisions to work the mines during tho wiu.er. The mines aro just oufsido tho reservation and aro situated in what Is known as the Kcems mining district. Thoy havo heou patented for sovcral years. Wo hopo learn of tho early development of these mines aud that thoy will prove valuable. 4 New Lodge Officer.

The various secret societies of Flagstaff elected their new officers for tho ensuing year. Tito now officers of the Knights of Pythias nrc: T. E. Pulliam, C. W.

11. Carroll. B.C.; Tom Merrick, Prelate; O. A. Gregg, M.

of E. aud Bush. K. of It. A.

of. C. A. Bush, M. Janies A.

Vail, M. of F. FJagslair Lodge No. 7 of Masons havo the follow lug officers, to-wit: thore4l). FrnnclAj-Jtlnstor: T.E.

PuWaru. S. M. S. Ileal, 'J, W.

S. Robinson, Treasurer, nutl R. II. Cameron, Secretary. C.

M. Fuustou, Treasurer; Gcorgo Hochdcrffer, Chaplain; John Garrett, S. John Woody, J. A. A.

Dttlton, S. M.j W. U. Audersou, J. F.

L. Beat, John Hennessey, Trustees; T. J. Ross, W. II.

Anderson Finance Committee. Flagstaff Lodge No. 11 Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected tho following officers: A. Vail, N. L.

Landers, V. J. L. Dougherty, Secretary; Antono Kline, Treasurer, and J. W.

Wcatborford. J. R. Treat and J. E.

Jones, trustees. Masquerade Hall. Tho Independent Order of Foresters will give a masquerade ball iu Babbitt's opora house on Now Years eve night. All persons desiring costumes can get them at 1). J.

Brannen's drug store. The order Is sparing no pains in making nil needed prepara tions for tho grandest timo of tho seasuu. Thoy have given sovcral en-terlniumonts in tho past, and their success iu tlicso events speaks well for tho order. A most enjoy able timo is anticipated. TO THE PUBLIC Just Received A now stock jewclrv, Mich as solid gold, fancy sionorlngs; finocuff buttons in gold and plate; car-drops, brcasl-plns, children evs, scarf pins, watches and clocks.

Until January the 1st I will give 33 pot' cent discount from the catalogue. Come now and order your holiday presents. J. P. Aunolds, Watchmaker and Jeweler.

Telegraph office. FLAGSTAFF COMMERCIAL CO. General Merchandise: GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, DRY GOODS, HATS AND CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, GENTS' FURNISHINGS, HARDWARE, HAY ANd'qRAIN; CLOTHING AND TRUNKS, GUNS AND AMMUNITION: Fresh Hams, Lard and Bacon received weekly. TAKE MEASURES FOR SUITS. f'Tsw Price, quality and fit guaranteed.

If they don't fit or please you, do not take them. Agents for The Continental Tailoring of Chicago; The Watt Tailoring of Chicago; M. Born Chicago. 4 Agents for Little Sheep Dip. NAVAJO AND MOQUI INDIAN BLANKETS JAND BASKETS.

FURNITURE! TWO CHBLOflDS! TWO CARLOADS! mmm -r miii.iiMM.M-iiiiii.-M.ili,JiliiM HMIff liiflriT pTi 'MoMJMOTffTltPiMilllBttWT i "i QiimWilinMtPiiPP mmm 'dminra WMi JErcHoclidefrrer76. -pwmmmmom iLUIlM iwi-JA' THIS SPACE IS FORXNASAD. WE J. Now you can buy your furniture at home and buy it. right Everything from kitchen to par-loV at prices that will surprise you.

$2000 uu in yt Everyone is invited to call and inspect our slock and compare prices with those quoted elsewhere ELEGANT SOLID BED-BOOM SUITS FROM S26 UPI prizes to get you acquainted with money-back baking powder and tea. Schillings Best baking powder and tea are because they are money-bach. What the missing wordr-oot SAFE, althuifk SAUHi Stat tahbg powder 4 tea art safe. Get SkkiMnx's Bttt baking powder or tea at your groom; lain ticket (brown ticket in every package of baldag powder; yeMaw ticket to tfw tea); send a ticket with each word to addreaa below before Deceaew )Mt Until October 15th two words allowed far every ticket; after tat'el eaw word for every ticket. If enly one person fad the word, that pen) geU laeeeat If IL VY1 will K.

Jji .1 uniiy uiimu awoog UKH. Every one sending" a brown or yellow ticket wilt receive a eet ef wv.j,,,, imam at tne en or the cooteet. ThoMaeadiag tare aean to eew envelope will receive an 1698 pecket caleaaV attTiniilag ee it Thee Write for Prices. Mail orders solicited. Flagstaff Cash Store, creeping babies, and pocket calendars wiM be iMteeeHeet fp Better cut these rultfctoufc.

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Years Available:
1897-1897