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Concerning Edwin J. and Mary (Pfaff) DeCoursey and their family.
1918 - 1923
Edwin J. "Eddie" DeCoursey was the third born of Edwin E. and Mary (McCormick) DeCoursey's six children. Like the rest of his siblings, he was born in the small mining town of Alma, Colorado where his parents met and married. His father had come to Colorado from Leavenworth, Kansas where his family had a stock and dairy farm, and engaged in mining and other business in Alma. The E. E. DeCourseys remained in Alma until 1901, when falling silver prices forced them to move back to Kansas. Eddie had a colorful personality, which definitely shines through in these excerpts. Unlike his brothers, he did not go into the family dairy business, but cultivated his own interests, business and otherwise. He was interested in acting, and studied theater at school. He was rumored to have toured with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West show, though this is most likely not true as he would have been too young at the time. After his schooling he travelled the world by steamboat, spending time in Panama during the building of the canal and in the Yukon working as a businessman/saleman. When he returned to Kansas he married Mary J. Pfaff, whose family had a farm near the DeCourseys in Leavenworth County. Shortly after their marriage Ed and Mary moved to Texas, where, judging by the vital records of their first three children, they lived in at least three different cities in as many years (San Antonio, Dallas and Mexia). Tragically, their first two children died as infants. It appears Eddie and Mary went back to Kansas after their third child, Charles, was born as Eddie registered for the WWI draft there in June 1917. Shortly thereafter they went back west, to California and Pheonix, before coming to Casa Grande on February 28, 1918. The DeCourseys lived in Casa Grande until 1930, during that time Edwin made quite a name for himself as a businessman. These newspapers can be viewed online for free at the Casa Grande Public Library or through subscription at NewspaperARCHIVE.com. Related Items
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[Ed and Mary's son Charles was born Aug. 31, 1916 in Mexia, Texas. He was their third born son, their first born lived only six days, and their second was stillborn.] p. 4 CASA GRANDE HOTEL
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeCoursey died March 31 after an illness of several days, during which a strong fight with the Grim Reaper was made to save the little fellow. He was reported as improving Saturday [March 30] and the friends of the family were surprised when the death was announced Sunday [March 31]. The funeral took place Monday [Apr 1] and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors. [See a picture of Charles' gravestone here.]
Friday the Valley Realty Co. terminated a deal whereby Mr. Lowre, of La Habia, Cal., has taken over the Sherrill farm on lease. Mr. Lowre expects to move his family here some day next week. The Valley Realty Co., newly started with Bob Lorraine and Ed J. DeCoursey, as the firm, have headquarters on the corner of Top and Bottom and Maine streets.
[This ad runs every week through August.]
[...] DeCoursey, E. J. $50 [...] 1919
Men go ahead smoking just as though an efficiency doctor had not found that the smoking of a single cigar produces the loss of 12 per cent of accuracy in drawing zig zag lines between two parallel lines three-sixteenths of an inch apart.
[William James "Billy" was their fourth born child, and the first to survive infancy.]
[William B. was Ed's younger brother. He ran the family creamery business in Kansas City with brothers Jim and Frank. In 1941 he and his family moved from Kansas to Anaheim, California.] 1920
 [This ad runs the three following weeks as well.]
59. E. J. DeCoursey [...] �Casa Grande is destined to early become the third city in size and importance in the state.� This is a statement made by Attorney George P. Stovall, who spent last week in that busy little burg and returned to Superior on Sunday. �The town�s growth has been phenomenal during the past year,� continued Mr. Stovall. �The three or four hotels of the town are packed nightly and belated guests are forced to sleep on cots five and six in a room. A new state bank has recently opened for business and a national bank is now being organized and will soon apply for a charter. Casa Grande is surrounded by the finest cotton lands outside of doors. Every acre of cotton ground will be gobbled up during the next eighteen or twelve months. The big rubber tire companies are now on the ground and with unlimited means are putting in great pumping plants and are planting leagues and leagues to cotton. There are, however, hundreds of small farmers operating in the valley, who will bring to Casa Grande its real prosperity. The town is on the main line of the Southern Pacific midway, you might say, between Phoenix and Tucson and just far enough from either of these places not to be injured in trade competition. And Casa Grande will have another mainline railroad. The El Paso & Southwestern has changed its survey to pass through Casa Grande en route to Phoenix. Lots that were selling for $50 a few years ago now bring better than $200.00, and acreage is rapidly advancing. �Casa Grande,� concluded the attorney, is the wonder city of Arizona , and it would not surprise me if it made the first city of the state in five or ten years. It has many advantages over Phoenix and Tucson. Keep your eye on Casa Grande. �Superior Sun. [Needless to say Casa Grande didn�t live up to the hype. In 1940 it only had a population of 1,500. Today the population is about 38,000 making it around the 20th largest city in the state.]
1921
[Daughter Mary Ann. See her birth certificate.]
Phoenix People Enthusiastically Co-operating With Casa Grande in This Great Enterprise The men in this valley who are so vitally interested in this electrical movement are more than anxious to see it put through. It is earnestly hoped there will be many subscriptions taken during the big San Carlos Day celebration. Below is printed a list of names of those who have already signed up: [�] E. J. DeCoursey, Casa Grande. [�]
[�] DeCoursey, E. J. [�]
E. J. DeCoursey, Will Knox, Fred Greene and Mr. McKelvey will leave Sunday for a six weeks hunting and fishing trip in the northern part of the state.
They expect to go to Nor. Ariz. by Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Holbrook, then go to California. They will camp on the entire trip, thus making it a real outing.
1922
FOR SALE�All of Siegrist stock of goods cheap. Ask DeCoursey at White Rock Building. 2t.
Little Tales Briefly Told
DeCOURSEY
Usable Second Hand Merchandise 10 oil cook stoves. 10 ice boxes. 50 chairs. I Have For Sale: One ten inch mole board gang Moline plow, $35.00. One 24 inch single disc ploy $30. One rake, $30. One land leveller, $18. One 35 H. P. Western gas engine $1,000. half cash. SPECIAL Six gilt iron bedsteads and springs. Six show cases. One Faxton grand piano, practically new, less than half price. All my goods are usable and put in good condition before sold. I will agree to buy any article I sell at half the price you pay when you are through with the same. My policy will be to satisfy you even if I have to take a loss. I would be pleased for you to visit my establishment and see my merchandise. Thank you for this week. E. J. DeCoursey.
Dainty spring flowers were used in decorations. A number of games of Five Hundred were enjoyed during the hours of the afternoon, and also a very pretty flower contest, where rhymes were used. In the flower contest Mrs. Dan T. Peart won a pretty prize for having the most correct answers. At the conclusion of the contest a dainty collation was served to the following guests:--Mesdames. Mark McNatt, Clarence W. Cates of Deming. W. P. Clements, P. Kenyon, Wes Cates, Arthur Elliott, H. W. Swigert, E. J. DeCoursey, H. Elliott, Amandus Peters, Forbach, J G. Grossman, Dan T. Peart, Harry Mandell, and the Hostesses. p. 4 Usable Second Hand Merchandise. One 1,000 or 2,000 gallon tank. One 20 H. P. gas engine. 100 rods of rabbit wire. 2 Walking Plows, 10 to 14 inches. 30 chairs, any description. 8 oil cook stoves. 6 ice boxes. If you are leaving I will buy you out slick and clean so don�t worry. I Have For Sale Specially� One 35 H. P. Western engine. Can trade this for good collateral. One walking plow, 12 inch, $14. Two iron wheelbarrows, $6.50 each. One cultivator, $11.00. One Holstein heifer, 8 months old. One pair brown mares, about 1100 lbs each, 6 years old, and chain of harness. Goes for $120.00. One wagon, hay-rack and box. Goes for $45. One rake,. $30.00. One mole board 10 inch gang plow, $35.00. One 24 inch single disc plow, $30. One man leveller, $18.00. 3 ceiling fans, $30.00 each. 6 show cases. 1 new clutch for 25 H. P. Western gas engine. At one half price. 6 iron beds�30 per cent off of second hand price. I have most any kind of small tools at one-half price. You will save dollars by giving me at least part of your trade. Come again, and keep coming. You will get what you need at a bargain. Any article you buy from me I will agree to buy it back at one-half the price you paid for it when you are thru using the same. Again, I thank you. Look for next week�s bargains and wants. E. J. DeCoursey
Officers were elected and committees appointed and another meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 P. M. at the home of Mrs. E. J. DeCoursey. The attractive home of the Mathews� was thrown open to the guests and seats were placed in the living room and veranda. With the large double doors thrown back, the doorway made an ideal place from which to speak and Mrs. McKinney made a most effective plea for democratic principles and for the election of the entire ticket this November. In reviewing the rising tide of taxation griefs of the past few years she showed that the cost of state government had increased 170% since 1918, and controverted the statements of republican propagandists that business would decline if Mr. Hunt were elected. She points out that such prominent mining men as General John C. Greenway and James S. Douglas are supporting Hunt for governor. Convincing facts and figures were included in the address. Mrs. McKinney�s talk was greatly appreciated by the ladies. The officers and committees of the new organization are as follows: Mrs. A. H. Hammer, president, Mrs. E. J. DeCoursey, vice-president, Mrs. L. P. Mathews, secretary, Mrs. C. H. Burata?, treasurer, Mrs. Robert Denton, chairman of music and program committee, Mrs. M. Bottreill chairman of the social committee. Mrs. Mathews and Mrs. Hammer were hostesses for the occasion. Ice tea and nabisco wafers were served and a most agreeable afternoon was spent.
You, dear mothers and my lady friends, your sweet young dreams were that some day and hour you would becomes the life partner to a great money master oppressor and then with all of your deepest sincerity of your great soul which you know the Lord made for your sex, you would so transform the cruel monster to a redeemer of all people and an example for future generations and history. But all you people of Casa Grande�men and women�I plead with you to fight and think, plan and act from the bottom of your hearts today and each day until this desert valley and town becomes a comfort and beneficial use to us and our boys and girls. That kind of a dream�people�is practical� That kind of a dream will result in an accomplishment,--Much work and progress has been attained and to win now should be an easy task. You all will kindly do your utmost and sacred duty. He above will reward you and pay you well for your perseverance in His vineyard. And here you can rest assured that the poverty of old age will not knock your door open to the cold winds of life. Again Second Hand Thoughts from, humbly, a Second Hand Man.
A good hickory axe handle at 30c each. I buy and sell new and used merchandise. I promise you that any trading with me will be a profitable pleasure to you. I value my promise and your good will more than the profit I make from a sale. You your wife or little kiddies can buy or sell to me with the same secure feeling you have when asking change at a bank window. Please Remember me.
I wish you a merry Christmas. I ask you to accept a happy new Year. ON XMAS DAY � Let us all allow the celestial feeling of gladness and joy enter our beating hearts and praise Him for ridding the world from that black monster: hate, ignorance and deception, which has been miraculously attained thru the teachings and humble birth of His Son 1922 years ago. Accept a happy, prosperous New year day and each succeeding virgin day will be to you an added benefit, if you make it so. As you awake yourself each morning, resolve: That the whole day of work and play will end by piling up big gains of the right kind of material which must be used to construct character for real men and women. Pray each morning and ask Him to be kind and let you live many sunrises. Promise Him when He calls for your balance sheet of life the good chores you will do will be as precious as a mountain of good and more numerous than the sand of the desert. I ask you to remember that yesterday is history, and today, your day will be employed by you doing life�s business honestly, enjoying life�s plays reasonably and enduring life�s accommodations patiently. I thank you for reading my crude phrases. Humbly,
Busy Year Ahead of Organization---Sunshine Club Will Devote Energy To Creation Of City Beautiful. This committee has organized itself into a Sunshine Club and are entering into the matter of beautifying the town in a spirit that will result in a city beautiful. With no money and no other as-???? than the love of the beautiful and determined to grasp the wherewithal from somewhere, they held a meeting Thursday evening and talked the matter over. To show how earnest these men are they have pledged $300 to be raised among themselves for the purpose of civic improvement. At their first meeting the committee, or Sunshine Club, decided to take steps towards cleaning up the streets and vacant lots, getting rid of the desert growth and finding means of getting the yards of our homes and store buildings put in order Mayor Peart, who is deeply interested in this part of the work and volunteered to work, was appointed chairman and told to �hit the ball�. Every member of the committee entered enthusiastically into the work and agreed to do all possible to make Casa Grande a City Beautiful, and to keep at work until they have accomplished what they are after. Dick Vasquez promised that if he was made head of the street grading department he would grade up every street in town before summer. O. C. Etter was assigned to planting trees on such streets and places as was available. He agrees to carry out his tree planting plans in time for this spring�s planting. Mr. Mathews was assigned the task of finding ways and means of putting down paved side walks and streets and while this may seem undertaking the impossible there are visible signs of supply that may materialize into real pavements. Mr. Dykes was assigned to the job of [form?]ing all of the other commit[tees?] and DeCoursey did not say what he [was?] to do, but that he is into it up to his ???? ????? to add interest ?? the ??? ?????? program is subscribing a prize of $10 to be given for the ??? ???est block in the city. Details ??????? will be provided ??????????? ??????? who resides about seven ???????? Casa Grande, was at the meeting and so inspired was he by the enthusiasm of the club that ??????? while he did not own ?????????? in the city he would donate the use of his tractor and plow and contribute the fuel and ??????????? to help carry out the [city beautiful?] idea. This is just an ?????????what is possible. The Sunshine Club is already radiating sunshine and good will. Let everyone co-operate with it to the full extent and watch for great results. 1923
Ed J. DeCoursey, representing the Sunshine Club, addressed the meeting, setting forth the plans of the club and asking the co-operation of the P. T. A. The ladies instantly took an interest in the matter and went on record unanimously, offering their unusual support in making Casa Grande a City Beautiful. Mr. DeCoursey told of the big proposed big mass meeting to be held at the Oasis Theatre on the evening of January 23rd., and the program of the days work preceding the big rally in the evening. Mrs. Prettyman suggested that that day be declared as Casa Grande day and every business house close for the day and lend its support to the movement. Rev. Baillie heartily endorsed this plan and went a little further by suggesting that even the schools close and take part in the day�s program. This met with hearty approval. The P. T. A. will take an active part in the work of the Sunshine Club, which as Mr. DeCoursey pointed out, is everybody�s committee, because the whole town is vitally interested in the immediate advancement of the city. The First National Bank held a meeting of stockholders Tuesday evening and elected the following officers: J. F. Brown, President; D. B. Pierce, Vice-President and Cashier; J. F. Brown, D. B. Pierce, E. J. DeCoursey, J. L. Harmon, and A. E. Stover, directors.
Rev. A. S. Baillie acted as master of ceremonies, and after outlining the ???? for the meeting introduced our new director of the Arizona Good [Roads?] Association, who gave a resume of road matters as he has seen them since attending the meeting of the [new?] board in Phoenix, recently. R?? ???ted the recommendations of the association for a 3ct per gallon gasoline tax for the upkeep of highways. Councilman Steere was the next speaker and gave a resume of the city attitude toward public improvement of course, stating that it was thoroughly in accord with all measures and efforts toward city betterment. He explained the city's lack of finances and of the recent expenditures for the enlargement of the water system, which, as far as it goes is better than most of the best systems in Arizona. He also stated that the city is arranging for better power by the installation of a new, large engine to replace the one now in use, and that the city will then have all the water it will desire for the trees set out by the Sunshine club. He highly commended the club for its splendid efforts at city building. E. J. DeCoursey, president of the Sunshine Club, made the principal speech of the evening. He opened his address with a prayer for success in his efforts to pass his ideas on to the audience. His prayer was certainly answered, as he put over his message with a punch that made the audience sit up and take notice. He expressed impatience with those who were willing to sit back with a settled conviction that we are in for a slow summer instead of jumping into the harness and heading off such a condition and bombarded his audience with a wealth of food for tho't. He spoke from the depths of his heart for the good of Casa Grande. In lauding the other members of the club for their work he laid stress on the spirit of Dick Vasquez, to whom he credited the idea of grading the whole town. The club members, comprising W. A. Killingsworth, Dick Vasquez, O. C. Etter, T. V. Dykes, L. P. Mathews, H. G. Brown and Ed. DeCoursey, were on the platform. Dramatically pointing to Mr. Vasquez, who has been vigorously working on the grading problems, giving both time and money, Mr. DeCoursey stated, "Dick Vasquez, your skin may be a little dark, but you are a whiter man than I am." And Ed. surely got a hand for his generosity. He concluded with a semi-humorous paraphrase, saying: "I was helping to get ready for the street grading of this town when the engineer asked me to remove all cans and rubbish so as to avoid delay with the machinery. I stooped down to pick up a tin can and while bending I wrote thusly in the dirt of the street: "Casa Grande, I love thee", and then a sand storm came and blew it away. I then reached up to the top of San Francisco peaks, and between my two fingers I plucked a tall pine tree and swept with it across land and sea until I reached the highest volcano on the Pacific Islands. I dipped the tip of the pine tree into its seething cauldron and with the flaming torch I wrote across the skies, 'Casa Grande, I love thee,' and I'd like to see the doggone sand storm that can blow it out." Mr. Mathews was the next speaker and after complimenting DeCoursey on his speech, which, he declared, was the best ever delivered from that platform, notwithstanding the fact that in his enthusiasm DeCoursey said everything he wanted to say, so that he would confine himself to the recital of what the club had actually accomplished, the largest item being the grading, rolling and sprinkling of 18,000 feet, or more than three and a half miles of street with a cash expenditure of $450, work, which if done under contract would have cost the city about $3000. The city furnished the fuel for the tractors, and the county, through the good offices of Supervisor Denton, loaned the use of county equipment, tractor, roller, grader, etc. Mr. Mathews urged the necessity from a business standpoint of the improvements proposed by the Sunshine Club, as things which we need, which include a first-class tourist hotel, riding club, golf links, first class furnished houses and other conveniences for wealthy visitors or homeseekers who are looking for an ideal winter climate. Both DeCoursey and Mathews stressed our ideal climate which has been pronounced by specialists as ideal for all throat and lung troubles. Haddington G. Brown, chairman of the park committee, made a good talk on the aims of his committee as well as of the tree committee of which Mr. Etter is head, and pointed out the need of money to carry out their plans. He started a subscription and a total of $960 was pledged. The program was embellished by several fine selections by the Sunshine Chorus and several violin selections.
The opening number on the program was music by the Sunshine Orchestra. The song was composed by Mrs. A. H. Hammer, editor of the Casa Grande Dispatch. Rev. A. S. Baillie, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presided during the evening, and he gave a very interesting address. Mr. O. L. Hancock, newly elected Pinal County Director of the Arizona Good Roads Association, gave a very descriptive talk of his trip to Douglas. City Councilman, J. B. Steere, made a most inspiring talk on "The Council's Stand with Reference to Public Improvements." Two very appropriate numbers were given by the Sunshine Club chorus, with Mrs. Robert Denton as the director. The chorus was composed of several men and women, all having excellent voices and their numbers were thoroughly appreciated by the audience. E. J. DeCoursey, President of the Sunshine Club, made one of the best speeches of the evening. One of the main thoughts Mr. DeCoursey brought out most vividly in his speech was that if Casa Grande is going to accomplish anything at all in the work they have undertaken, everyone would have to stick together. Lem. P. Mathews, secretary of the club, really made the hit of the evening in his talk on "The Club, Its Plans, Accomplishments, and Aims." H. G. Brown, of the Brown Commercial Co. and one of the real interested workers on the club, and also ??? ?? member of Chamber of Commerce, gave a talk on the real object of this meeting. He said they had practically raised $1,000, and as Mrs. Clara Myers had donated a lot to the Sunshine Club, which undoubtedly bring $1,000 when sold to the highest bidder and it is hoped that even a larger sum will be realized from this source. Dr. Purcell closed the meeting with prayer.
Social Life in Main Line City is Brisk On Saturday afternoon, March 3 Mrs. Anthony Von Wagnen will entertain the Catholic Ladies club at her home. Instead of the regular meeting this past week with Mrs. Ed DeCoursey, as had been scheduled, the ladies met in groups and went about their allotted "clean up" work that was necessary. There is a wonderful improvement in the district that the Catholic ladies was allotted. On the evening of March 17 the ladies are planning for their annual big St. Patrick's Ball. They are making many little favors for the favor dances and expect a large crowd that night. The proceeds will all go towards work in the local church and the ladies are hoping this dance will be a record smasher for all others.
Gladford E. Smith, A. Van Wagenon Jr. and Miss Ronella Kruse will see that everyone is acquainted and fulfill the many obligations of a good live entertaining committee. The hall will be prettily decorated and a good time is promised. The ladies urge that everyone be on time as the games start at eight.
p. 8 Eddie DeCoursey and "Bud" Bottreill went to Phoenix last week and returned with one of the new Superior Model Chevrolets. On their way back to Casa Grande they were detained by officers until they could establish their identity and that of the car. In releasing them the officers explained that there had been so many 1923 Chevrolets stolen in the last month, and that the thieves seemed to have a ready way of disposing of them, that all Chevrolets of this model were under surveillance. Also sorry, etc. Eddie says that he is going around now fully equipped to prove that he owns the car and that it has not been stolen. I have 4 beautiful new Congoleum Rugs, size 9x10 1/2 feet. Priced for quick sale, $16.25. Also 1 roll of Congoleum, by the yard; bright pattern. 95c yard. A very fine Oak Rocker; as good as new. Less than half price. Six fine new cotton mattresses, 50 lbs each. $12.90. One Chifferobe, like new. About one-half price. One double spring bed for camping, new price $23.00, for $9.00. One-half doz. Army Steel Cots, all painted, clean and neat. $4.25. Two Kitchen Cabinets priced right. Six Sewing Machines from $8.00 to $11.00. Your kind, I think is here. Oil Stoves at one-third new price. My Kitchen Hardware is cheap at 1/2 the price. But still it would be hard to buy new as cheap in other large cities as I price them to you. I have 3 cotton planters, 2 harrows, mower, rake, wagons, walking plows, harness, single disc plow. There you will find it. E. J. DeCOURSEY [It seems Ed wasn't all that honest. According to a 1922 ad for Congoleum rugs, the retail price for the 9x10 1/2 feet size was $14.15.]
It is a fact--and after discussing the pro and con, still the fact remains--that if the town is to build to the status of the city the personnel of the town must be progressive. Especially must the elected officials be leaders and progressive. During the past two years our city fathers have not led this town to much of a degree of advancement. The duty of every voter in Casa Grande is to choose on election day men to fill the Council who will promise, and do, to the best of their ability, the work and planning which will make Casa Grande a beautiful city. They should promise to do all in their power to build a sewerage system, plant trees along the curbing in the residential district, pave and electric light the business section, use all lawful means to advertise the town and valley resources, and especially should they reorganize the water and light department and make such changes in regard to efficiency and saving unnecessary expenses, as need be. Again, they should pledge themselves to keep the people interested in the affairs of the city, and publish and post all moneys contemplated to be expended and paid out. And further, in the other departments, that a sage method of efficiency and economy be carried out. People--I believe that if you get behind five progressive men with all your heart, that the next City Council elected will make the desired change for which your hearts yearn dearest. Progress is, in reality, business. Business is cruel, but simple. So, on election day it is not only fitting, but compulsory, to disregard personalities for the sake of progress, and choose men for the Council who are doers. I suggest Bud Bottreill, C. H. Byram, O. C. Etter, E. J. DeCoursey, L. P. Mathews. I will sign this letter and promise you people that if you elect any three of the above this town will go from the time they take their office. And with progressivism I feel reasonably certain that in the next two years the city will double its population. Adv. E. J. DeCOURSEY p. 8 I want to buy second-hand furniture. I want to buy ice boxes. I want to buy harness and farm machinery. What have you that you do not need? Bring in your articles that you are not using and I will pay you cash or sell them on commission. The key to success in farming and all business is to keep every dollar working. The right way to success is a small profit and keep them coming. E. J. DeCOURSEY.
I will wash, paint, varnish your car for $17.00. See Haddington G. Brown's car at the Commercial Co. for a varnish job. Washing the car....................................................$3.00 Varnishing car and painting top with top dressing.....9.00 Painting car............................................................5.00 I know I can please you. Will finish your work in three to five days. Bring your car to me now before the price goes up. THE HONEST TRADER
 How much of the people's money is being spent to install the engine that the city lately bought? An engine of that size should be installed in fourteen days. From observations I notice that it is taking the city near 100 days, and the end is not in sight. I am told they did not attach a muffler because the noise would not be heard only a few blocks. I am advertising the above remarks to help convince the dear people what a bargain the city got when the Council got a second hand engine for them to run. We should have a right to our opinion on election day.
Camped on Milk Route Ed. DeCoursey, and family, have reached Kansas City on their auto trip and are visiting relatives who conduct the Pure Food Co. of that city. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank held June 13th resignations of E. J. DeCoursey and A. E. Stover as directors and F. C. Templeton and H. D. Kochsmeier were elected as their successors. H. D. Kochsmeier was also made vice president, which office has been vacant since D. B. Pierce severed his connection with the bank some time ago. Messrs DeCoursey and Stover expect to be absent from Casa Grande for several months, this being the reason for their resignation.
[On this day U.S. President Warren G. Harding dies of a heart attack or stroke following a severe case of pneumonia.]
E. J. DeCoursey, The Honest Trader is back on the job for keeps. I will give you a square deal and personally see that you are pleased no matter how small or large your buy of new or second hand mdse. may be. Friend I will sell cheap, for instance, a good Singer Sewing machine $18.00 other makes $6.00 to $12.00. A new 50 llb. cotton mattress $12.25. Sanitary cots $5. New large size wash tubs $1.20. Farm machinery priced so cheap. New and second hand dishes, glass ware, beds, chairs, etc. The reason I am able to make cheap prices is because I hustle. People, I thank you for your trade. E. J. DeCOURSEY 2t [This ad runs the two following weeks also.]
By owning my own building, avoid overhead. And by making many sales, do and can charge less profit. A new 50 lb cotton mattress $12.25. A large size Congoleum rug $16.25. Compare them with out of town prices," I thank you E. J. DE COURSEY [This ad runs the following week also.]
I have a big stock of different kinds of useful articles. About 1,000,000 different things new and second hand which people of this earth use to aid them in doing the right kind of work that will help make them and give them a higher place in God's Kingdom after our short 60 years of time or so which we are allotted to serve. For instance a baby walker, $3.00. For this week only $18 cotton mattress, new, only $12.25. A cheaper price on furniture, Farm implements, tools, gas engines. A 12 and 30 Ira Tractor. Oh, most anything and square trading, by that I mean your friendship is valued more to me than the purchase you make. I thank you, E. J. De Coursey [This ad runs the following week also.] The Bond Issue WE ARE SUPPORTING ANY PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE VALLEY THE NEW AGRICULTURAL EMPIRE This date marks the end of years of struggle and hard work. It marks [missing] prosperity in this valley and in this section of the state. It dedicates and lays the corner stone for the new agricultural empire..... The determination of the pioneers in this undertaking has been monumental. Their task has been gigantic and their work has been accomplished during trying times. Their spirit has been one with that of the poet who wrote--
[The poem is "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley, first published in 1875.] I pray that it is God's will that the selling of the bonds, the building of the electric power lines and the utilization of its energies prove a high degree of success. 
CHEAP STOVES E. J. DE COURSEY
THE HONEST TRADER Decoursey has the largest stock and sells more stoves than any dealer in the county. He sells cheap a good, guaranteed stove. Don�t freeze: get a heater from $1.00 to $4.55 new. Bake good old Kansas corn bread in a range. I have the range at $29.50. DECOURSEY The Honest Trader. 2t [This ad runs the three following weeks also.] |
