Arizona republican. [volume], May 16, 1921, Page PAGE THREE, Image 3

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To It's 9th Birthday Celebration in Chandler, Tmes. May
THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN. MONDAY MORNING," MAY 16, 1921
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Chandler's Birthday Will Be Our Opportunity to
Greet You In The
Lukiii Grocery .
The Center of Grocery Provision
For This Entire Community
Complete Lines of Staple Groceries,
Canned Goods and Fresh Meats
You Will Have An Opportunity to Secure
the Week's Supply of
LUKIN'S LOW PRICED GROCERIES
And Visit Chandler on Her Birthday
Our growth has been steady, with business ever in
creasing, due to the correct prices of our merchandise
at all times and our constant policy of courtesy.
We Will Have a Special 50c Lunch for All Visitors in Chand
ler for the Birthday Party.
DINNER 75 c from 5 to 8
MEALS TO ORDER AT ANY HOUR
SOFT DRINKS FOUNTAIN SERVICE CIGARS
CHANDLER CAFE
Opposite
the Park
When in Chandler
Make Your Headquarters at
Gardner&Harmer,Druggists
The Pioneer Drug Store of Chandler
After the Program of Chandler's Birthday Everyone
Will Stay for
DANCE IN THE SAN MARCOS ARCADE
Auspices of Chandler Woman's Club
The Evening's Dance 50c
CHANDLER DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 17
The celebration in Chandler tomorrow marks the ninth milestone In
the history of the little city which has developed as the result of the
continued and untiring work of its founder, Dr. A. J. Chandler. The history
of Dr. Chandler's expressed faith in the possibilities of the land once only
a desert waste and his constant labors in the face of adversities in order to
make that land fertile by irrigation is one of the prides of the whole com
munity. Just as the old pioneers faced one trial after another, so the story
of Dr. Chandler's efforts to insure fertility to his acreage is filled with many
disappointments.
But if there is a definite reward for persistent efforts it came to Dr.
Chandler when the great Roosevelt dam reached completion and the waters
rushed through the main canals and ditches and turned what had formerly
been only the home of the rattier and cactus into green pastures and fertile
productive fields. "The garden spot of the world' seems to have been set
down almost over night.
Then came the toilers who saw the golden lights of the future and
stock and grain made its appearance in this mammoth acreage as though
a magic wand had swept the lands.
A community center was then very much needed and Dr. Chandler re
sponded by centrally locating a tract of land and platting it into a city.
That was just nine years ago tomorrow, May 17, 1912. The whole city plan
was definitely engineered by the founder and today that original arrange
ment is still religiously carried out with the building of the mercantile
houses around and facing a spacious park. Streets were made very wide and
block after block sees the pergola overshadowing the sidewalk and reaching
to the street.
Those who had no vision laughed heartily when the beautiful and ex
clnsive San Marcos hotel was erected near the park where just a few months
fcefore there had only been desert sands and the jackrabbits, horned toads
and lizards had reigned supreme. Hut the San Marcos soon proved to be
one of the most talked of winter resorts in the whole nation and soon reser
vations were eagerly being sought from the notables of other nations. ,
The San Marcos proved an immediate stimulus for an active and ener
getic building campaign. Far-sighted business men came from other cities
and immediately pictured their wares in a particular location. Two banks
both of which much larger cities than Chandler would be anxious to boast,
were erected. These stand today firmly as Gibraltar, unaffected by the
depression that has shattered so many communities. The Lukin Grocery
company was established and became the center for household provisions.
The Halsted Lumber company with its great buying powers built a large
mill and yard and served the whole community during its rapid building
progress. Up-to-date drug stores were attractively built and the pioneers
of the drug business of that vicinity, Gardner and Harmer, are today enjoy
ing the steady business which their careful attention to business has merited.
Restaurants such as the Chandler Cafe, allay any fear of the tourist or
the citizen of Chandler of a possible shortage in the production of sub
stantial meals.
And Chandler has followed the lead of all other progressive cities by
having an organized and active Chamber of Commerce which is constantly
following a policy of civic betterment.
Tomorrow Chandler celebrates its ninth birthday and YOU are specially
invited to participate in the festivities prepared by the progissive populace
for your enttrtainment.
PROGRAM
SPORTS
Start at 3 P. M. and' will be held on Arizona Avenue, just south of the park.
Will include Bike Riles, Potato Races, Pie-Eating Contest, Foot Races
for boys, girls, fat men, lean and sprinters; Three-Legged Race, Boys'
Burro Race, and other Sporting Events to make it interesting for the
boys and girl;. .
BASKET PICNIC
Starts at 6 p. m. in the park, where everybody will bring their lunch baskets
filled, and enjoy a picnic supper. Plenty of ice water will be on the
grounds.
FIRE HOSE RACE
The Fire Hose Race between the East and West Volunteer Fire Fighting
Companies will take place on the north side of the park.
SPEAKING PROGRAM 1
The biggest event of the celebration will be the public-spirited program
where several public spirited men will speak. William H. Robinson
will give a brief history while the principal orator of the day will be
Judge J. O. Baughn of Florence. Music will be furnished by the music
department of the school and the L. D. S. Glee Club. Speaking starts at 7,
WOMAN'S CLUB DANCE
The Woman's Club will have a dance at the conclusion of the program in
the San Marcos Arcade.
PAVEMENT FROM PHOENIX TO
CHANDLER NOW OPEN FOR MOTORS
ONLY TWO MILES UNPAVED
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When You Come
To The Celebration
Don't fail to notice the particularly attractive and substantial
character of the buildings in Chandler.
We are proud of them since we were privileged to furnish most
of the lumber and other building material.
WHEN YOU BUILD BUILD WITH HALSTEAD
LUMBER IT COSTS NO MORE
YARDS AT CHANDLER
Also Yards At
Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Five Points, Phoenix,
Florence, Casa Grande, Safford, Miami, A jo,
Nogales, Somerton, Yuma
Chandler's Celebration Tomorrow
Marks Another Milestone of
Progress.
Our Service Courtesy and
Helpfulness
Has played an important part in the continued for
ward movement of Chandler and its adjacent
community.
The consideration for the welfare of the indi
vidual and business alike and the outward expres
sion through courtesy of our inward consideration
for others has placed this institution in an enviable
position in this community. . .
We Are Anxious to Establish
New Relations
At all times and welcome new or increased pa
tronage. Each account receives the same careful
attention, each financial transaction being treated
with the strictest confidence.
The First National Bank
Member Federal Reserve System.
"MAKE OUR BANK YOUR BANK"
VISIT WITH US ON THE NINTH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE CITY OF CHANDLER
The Growth of This Institution Has Kept Pace With the Etapid
Strides of the Salt River Valley.
The sound banking policy of the officers of this institution,
backed by a thorough knowledge and study of financial affairn,
and a careful safeguarding of our customers' interests has guar
anteed our continued growth. .
Be assured of your own future financial position. Transact
your banking business with the Bank of Chandler, which stand b
in the position of financial strength.
We Are Always Anxious to Assist and Advise With You On
Any Financial Problem.
The Bank of Chandler'
"The Bank that Backs the Farmer",
Chandler extends to the whole valley the true
western, welcome to attend the eelebraton, in
the city park upon the advent of its Ninth Birth
day Celebration. A program has been caref uJly
arranged, full of, spirit and enthusiasm, which
will interest every individual in trie valley. After
the program the Woman's Club will give a da'nee
in the Arcade of the San Marcos.
CHANDLER
The City of Progress v 9 Years Old
Then" Now
Town Population 0 2,250
District Population " ..... 115 10,000
Business Houses 0 60
Cultivated Acres ............. 10,000 45,000
35,000 additional acres will be added under
the Auxiliary Eastern Canal and other projects.
In 9 years Chandler has become a thriving
farming and business community, the most
beautiful in the Southwest, with a future of un
limited promise that is being realized year by
year. ' .
AND WE HAVE JUST BEGUN
Come Over and Help Us Celebrate
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
CHANDLER, ARIZONA
MUSIC
1CNIC
SPIRITED
PROGRAM
DAM
BRING YOUR BASKETS FILLED FOR THE OLD FASHIONED BASKET PICNIC IN THE PARK