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Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
FARMER WISHES HE
HAD NOT SIGNED
FARMERS GENERAL SER
VICE co.
Claims to Buy and Sell for
Farmers Head of the Com
pany is Now Under Indictment
for Fraudulent Use Of the
Mail.

A prominent farmer of this county
has signed contract to purchase a
membership" in the Farmers Gen
eral Service Company, of Minneapolis.
and now wishes that he had not, and
is resisting the payment of the
claim.
The Farmers General Service Com
pany claims to sell produce for its
members without commission and to
also make purchases for it's members
without charge. In return for its
alleged services it requires the pay
ment of membership fee of $50 a
year for five years or $3.50 in all.
The company a so issues a hand
somely engraved membership certifi-
cate, which is g delight to the eye,
if nothing more.
An agent of the company has been
working in this county for week or
more.
Several memberships" have been
sold here. Several members have
bought first and investigated after
wards
The notes given for memberships"
in due time appear in the hands of an
alleged innocent purchaser, thus
making it difficult for the farmer to
resist payment.
The Farmers General Service
Company" has repeatedly been at
tackled by such reliable paper as the
Farm, Stock and Home, and as a re-
suit of the activities of that paper,
the head Of the company is under
indictment charged with the fraudu-
tlent use of the United States mails.
| A recent issue of the Farm, Stock
and Home said -
"Some months ago Farm. Stock
and Home had occasion to criticise the
methods of the Farmers General Ser
vice Company of Minneapolis, Of
which S. P. Lesselyoung is the head.
The plan was to sell memberships
in the Farmers General Service Com.
pany. for which it engaged to perform
services as a buying and selling
agent. It is now charged that the
notes given were transferred to the
Empire Realty & Investment Company
a Lesselyoung organization, for col
lection. Protests we're made to the
postal authorities that the service
rendered gave no real benefits to the
farmer, and S. P. Lesselyoung is nov
out on bail, charged by the United
States posto6ice department will
fraudulent use of the mails.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
CAME TO LIFE In
BAGGAGE ROOM
TERRORIZES SPECTATORS
BUT DIES.
Albert Peterson, of DonnelIy,
Taken Sick with Pneumonia
in Lumber Camp, Dies on
the Way to Hospital but Re-
vived for a Moment.

Albert Peterson, formerly of Dom
nelly terrorized spectators in the union
station at Minneapolis by coming to
life after having been pronounced
dead, but died second later. The
body was brought to Donnelly for
burial Tuesday. by his Lrother Henry
Albert Peterson was we'll known
around Donnelly, having made his
home for many years with Bert John.
son, of Rendsville, on account of his
own parents being dead. He had gone
to the lumber camp to work during
this winter.
The Pioneer Press of Tuesday con-
tanned the following account of his
death -
Pronounced dead by physician on
train that was racing with him to a
Twin Cities hospital. Albert Peterson,
81 years old, terrorized bystanders
in the Northern Pacific baggage room
at the Union Depot in Minneapolis
Monday night when he attempted to
arise from pile of trunks on which
he had been placed. Before aid could
be given he had succumbed.
The young man was hurried to
Moose Lake from Denham, Mimi.
where he had contracted pneumonia in
lumber camp, and was placed on
n NTor+bo~,, sDoos6o krafy hound Fow
the Twin Cities. At North Branch,
Mimi, his condition seemed critical
and his brother ran through the train,
calling for a physician.
DIR. Thomas Zeien of North Branch
responded. Peterson was apparently
dying when the physician reached him.
The physician soon pronounced him
dead.
On reaching Minneapolis. Peterson
was removed to the baggage room.
/ Persons ran from the place in fear
when they saw the supposed corpse
move.
A peculiar light came into the
young mans eyes as he gazed for an
instant at the spectators and heard
their horror stricken cries. He fell
back on the trunks and died while the
police ambulance was speeding to the
depot.
When the ambulance arrived the
police surgeon attempted to restore
life with pulmotor. but to no avail.
The boys parents are dead. The
body was taken to an undertaken
and sent to the old family home, Don.
nelly, Mimi, for burial.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
More Members

More members have signed up to
support the permanent club rooms of
the Morris Improvement Union, dur
ing the past week The membership
at this writing is 148. The follow-
ing are the additional members whose
names were not published last week j
John Smith.
L. c. Spooner.
A. L. Stenger.
M. L. Killoran.
H. j. Quigley.
P. j. Weum.
G. L. Collins.
John Eul.
John Borofky.
John Lehman.
Harry Eames.
Will Richards.
J. c. McConville.
c. L. Hemming.
F. F. Tomlin.
A. O. Sundby.
Harry Adams.
A. Markle.
Erick Peterson.
S. ]. Ryan.
Carl Wollthan.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Alfalfa

We are taking orders for genuine
Minnesota grown alfalfa seed. Purity
and termination guaranteed at 25
cents a pound.
We are also taking orders for Ne
braska or South Dakota grown alfalfa
seed at Is cents pound if taken in
100 pound lots or 10 cents pound
in smaller quantities. When properly
managed ten acres of alfalfa is
worth more than ten acres of corn
and corn brings more money per acre
than any other grain this year.
Stewart at the Mill adv.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Her Prenaratinna.

Marriage is a serious business. Are
you preparing yourself to be good
housewife. my dear?'
"Oh, yes, grandma! You ought to
see the house gowns ] am having
made. Kansas City Journal.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Not Much to Spend.

The ambitious mother had been look
ing with disfavor upon the visits of
her daughters latest admirer, young
Cutadash.
Anxious Mother-I hope you are not
thinking of marrying young Cutadash.
He spends every penny he earns.
Pretty Daughter Oh, well, he doesn't
earn very much.-New York Globe.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Not What He Meant.

''You eat very little, Mr.. Smith," said
the maiden coyly to the bashful lover
who had been invited to share the
family holiday dinner
Yes" replied he, and for once he
saw chance, and, grasping his cour-
age, he said, ITO sit next to you, Miss
Grace, is to lose ones appetite. LA
dies Home Journal.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
First tMethodistEpiscopal Church

Sunday, March 1st, 1914.
Morning subject. ~" Christ's Law
of Life Sobriety, =
Evening. Union service will be
held in the Congregational church.
Sunday school 12 noon.
Epworth League 8 80 p. m.
Rev. Nobbs. Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Eield WAX.

Where's your son, Hiram?"
Going to an agricultural college"
i've heard them colleges amt prac-
tical'
'You heard wrong. They put 'em
right out in the field MY boy writes
that next year they're going to lei
him take care Of center feld"-Pitts-
burgh Post
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
The Best Cough Medicine.

81 have used Chamberlain G ough
Remedy ever since | have been keep
ing house. = says L. G. Hamea, of
Marbury, Ala, 81 consider it one of
the best remedies ] ever used. My
children have all taken it and it works
like charm. For cold and whooping
cough it is excellent. For sale by
all dealers. adv.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Don't You Believe 1t.

Some say that chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe
it. ChamberIain's Tablets have cured
others why not you? Give them i
trial. They cost only a quarter. For
sale by all dealers. adv.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Congregational Church.

The pastor breaches at the morning
worship. Rev. H. Nobbs breaches
at the union evening service.
Christian Endeavor at 6 80 p. m.
The single standard for men and
women is the topic for the mems
class this week.
James E. Parker. Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1914-02-27
Not Wholly Personal.

A.-You have used the word don
KEY several times in the last ten min
utes. Am | to understand that you
mean anything Of a personal nature?
certainly not. There are lots Of
donkeys in the world besides you.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
Chas. H. Adams

Chas. H. Adams who is now and has been for the past two years Clerk of the Superior Court wants the republicans to renominate him for the same position on Sep tember Sth-
 MT. Adams is courteous to all who have business in his depart ment of the Superior Court and is ready at all times to go out of his way to assist a friend. He has filled the position well and is now asking the Republicans to give him an opp ortunity to be reelected to the same position this fall. So far he has no opposition for the nomina- ton and is not likely to have any.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
N. G. Layton

N. G. Layton is candidate for the Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Schools.
 Judge Layton is known to every teacher in Coconino County and is always ready to assist the different boards to raise and keep up the standard of the teachers and the public schools, and also to assist the teachers to secure positions.
 He has done much to increase the efficiency of the schools and to bring them up to the standard that they should be.
 He is careful in his recommend ations and whenever community wants to organize new school dis. -trict he is ready to give them prop CT consideration and work to tht best interests of the entire schoo system.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
R. F. Bonberg

In last weeks issue of the News appeared the announcement of R.. F. Bonrerg who desires to have the Republicans renominate him for county Supervisor of Coconino County.
 MT. Bonberg has been member of the Board of County Supervisors for more than two years and was always on the job. He is man of good qualifications for the posi- :tio1 and his experience as Super visor will be valuable to the tax payors.
 Having served one term he is familiar with the workings of the Supervisors and knows what Coco nino county needs. During his term of office he assisted in putting into practice some new ideas and methods that will be of benefit to the country in general.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
Boss Aker

"Boss Aker, of Flagstaff, spent several days here last week in the interest of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Treasur- CT If any one speaks of s. s. Aker you have to pause for a minute and think who they are talking about, but when they say "Boss Aker, every one instinctively knows that you mean that old fashioned, rugged specimen of manhood whose hearty laugh can be heard for a block and whose hand shake you cannot but feel means something.
 "Boss" Aker is asking his party to nominate him for County Treas urer and lis announcement appears in this issue of the News. He Is one of the old pioneers of Northern Arizona, having been a resident of the Territory and State for 37 years, during which time he en- gagged in merchandising, ranching and the cattle business. No one ever heard of ''Boss Aker short changing a customer, refusing the passerby a meal or branding some ones else steers. He must, there fore, having been conscientious in the administration of his own af- fairs, be worthy and we'll quail fled to keep the custody of the county funds, at any rate a great many of his party think. While "Boss'' may be boss among men, he, himself, is blessed by one of the most intelligent help mates with which ever a man was bless ed. Mrs. Aker is school teacher and should "Boss" be elected Treasurer, it may be taken for granted, upon the authority of all who believe in the significance of an Arizona diploma, there will be a proper handling of the county s funds.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
J. R. Treat

Last Friday J. R. Treat was in Williams and announced to his friends that he is a candidate for sheriff.
 MT. Treat has lived in Coconino county for thirty-one years and during that time he has served the public in a number of different ways.
 At one time he was County Trea- surer and he has just completed a term as mayor of the Town of Flag staff, which as you know carries no salary, but plenty of work.
 His Tor g residence in the county entities him to some Consideration and his past service to his party makes him one of their strongest men in the race for the nomination for sheriff
 He wants the position ard is out for it. Look out for Joe Treat.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
J. D, Dunn


 Nearly every one on the east side of the county knows J. D. Dunn, the Democratic candidate for the nomination for County As sessor. He has lived in Coconino Go. for four years having come here from Isola, Miss, where he was employed in l. gging and numbering camp. When he came to Coconino Go. he secured em- ployment in the F. L.. M. Mill. For two years he has been truant and probation officer and still occu- pies the position.
 He says that no one pushed him into the race for Assessor; that he is out because he wants the office and feels that he is we'll qualified to perform the duties of the office. He has many friends and is loyal and true. None deny his qualif- cations for the office he seeks.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
SANTA FE AGENTS AND SUPERINTENDENTS MEET
 AT THE GRAND CANYON

More than a hundred of the agents, trainmasters and division superintendents of the coast line are in session at the Grand Canyon this week discussing ways and means of preventing loss and dam- age to freight. A special coach from California carrying some of these men arrived in Williams Sunday evening and went on to the Canyon Monday. All the agents trainmasters and Superintendents from Albuquerque west that could be spared are in attendance. Messrs. Futile, of Winslow, Christ ie, of the Needles; Story, of Pres colt, Hunt, of San Diego, Bledsoe, of Chicago, were, seen among those on their way to the meeting.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
F. O. Twitty

F. o. Twitty is asking the Repub- licans to nominate him to run for the office of Justice of the Peace He believes that he can deal out justice to all who come before him regardless of where or who it hits. Fred is engaged in the livery, feed and coal business in Williams, hay ing come to Williams from Los Angeles about a year ago. This is the first time that he has asked for any office from tEe voters oi Williams, and at this time seems to have no opposition, and if nom. mated will make a strong candi. date at the fall election.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
Dan J. Cronin

The people of Coconino County need no introduction to this young man. He has served the people of the county in the capacity of Coun- ty Recorder for more than two years, during which time he has made hosts of friends and now comes before the people seeking the nomination for his reelection a stronger man than when he was before elected.
 Dan, as everyone calls him, always has a smile and a pleasant greeting for every one. He is thoroughly competent in every way to fill the position and he has given the very best of satisfaction during his incumbency of office. He is always courteous to anyone who goes into the Recorders office, and was never too busy to look thru the volumnous records and search out any information that could be found for any one who desired it.
 Dan is life long democrat and has stood by the party in all it's struggles in Coconino County since he chose this county as the one oi his residence.
Williams news., 1914-07-30

MT. Jones and F. F. Rose, of San Diego, were passing thru Will jams in an auto Wednesday on their way to Florida. They are friends and school mates of Lilo Perrin and were exhibiting and taking orders for the spineless cactus that has proven so valuable to the ranchmen of California.
 Mcdonald Robinson and Lilo Perrin gave MT. Jones an order for several different varities and are going to plant them at his residence on Hancock Ave-, and Lilo will set his out on the flat near his home. Should any of the ranch men desire to try .-out this plant they can secure them from Mir. Robinson at cost.
 MT. Lilo M Perrin Jr. gave an informal dance at his residence near town on Tuesday evening. He has as home guests Miss Lila Robinson of Louisville Kentucky Miss Adeline Thornton of Fresno California, and MT. Cockroft of Oakland, California. About twenty other unmarried friends enjoyed the festive occasion,
Williams news., 1914-07-30

The Williams Water and Electric Co. are installing some of the very latest things in the way of artificial lighting. One of the lamps is being tried out on the corner of Bill Will jams Ave. and 3rd street, and is about.2, GOO candle power.
 Rabbit Poison Co. are replacing the incandecent light with them and B. F. Sweetwood is using them in his theatre:- Before long they may have them in all the business places.
 Lost-A diamond from lady's ring Tuesday afternoon. A liberal re- ward will be paid if returned to Mrs. Luther Stover.
 Nick King, brother of Wat King was here visiting the first of the week and returned to his home in Ray Monday. Since being here before he has spent two years in Central Africa in the placer min ing business.
 Jerry Lee arrived Saturday from Phoenix. He has accepted posi- I ton as book keeper with James Kennedy. We are pleased to have MT. and Mrs. Lee with us again.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
CULb NOTES

The card club had charming afternoon with Mrs. w. D. Finney on last Friday. There were four tables of players and some outside guests.
 Mrs. Andrew Miller won first c. c. prize and Mrs. Kirwan the con- solation. Mrs. Lee and Mrs Shafer cut for first guest prize, the latter winning.
 There will be no meeting next Friday afternoon as Mrs: McCon- key with others entertains in the evening.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
BAY CELE.
 BRAT|ON IN SEPTEMBER

The business men held a meet ing last evening and decided to hold a celebration in Williams early in September. Don't forget the date and begin making your plans now. Let us make it one of the best ever. More definite an nouncement will be made next week.
Williams news., 1914-07-30

The, fight for the democratic nomination for Justice of the Peace of Williams precinct has narrowed down to four candidates, Geo. Patten, Geo. w. Glowner, James Kennedy and F. M. Gold. this will be a jolly good free for all and these fellows will enjoy them selves.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
Films

Having succeeded Mr. Wilcox I have the agency of the Arizona Photo Company of Phoenix, and will have your films developed, and your prints made or enlarged. Leave your orders and films at the Western Union Telegraph office. 3O-6 Earl Poison
Williams news., 1914-07-30

These figure show an average of $S57.77 per month for the expense of our county hospital; or an ex- pense of 10, ,293.22 for the year.
 I also find from the records of the Court house that there are seventeen saloons in the. county paying revenue of $500 each which is $5, 100 total revenue for all saloons for the year.
 r After obtaining these figures I went to the county hospital to view the inmates and ask questions of ths Superintendent. I found 9. inmates, one of which was wo- man. The general average siAqe he took charge was about twenty. This would give an average pf $41.S8 per month for each inmate. 1 asked what per cent were there, on account of the saloons and strong drink. The superintendeatl answered that. there was absolutely no question about it, all or 100 per cent were there because of the saloons and drink. He informed me that he had ten permanent boarders three of them serving their seventh year at his institution. That out of these ten all were Gold soaks", and, with the exception of one who seems to be feeble min. ded, get drunk every chance they get. He says that many times he has had to send the wagon to Flagstaff, to haul them home drunk.
 The woman of. course does not drink. She is from Williams and has been there five years. She is sitting in a chair paralized from a knife wound in her back inflicted by drunken husband who bought his booze at a saloon in Willianas, I remember the time, so do many other citizens of Williams. She is not an old woman and DO doubt will sit where she is for many years more, while her husband re- mains in the penitentiary and her three children grow up in the orph- ans home at Tucson. The saloon that sold the "booze" pays $25.OO each month for this and all other depredations that it has caused. This one case is permanent cost of $41.SS per month to take care of the woman. But what did it cost the county to send the husband to the pepitentiary and the children to the orphans home? I will not answer the question at this time as I have already shown enough.
 The records show at Flagstaff that the county is paving between 50 and 60 dollars each month for outdoor relief in Williams. l know the individuals who receive this relief. Whiskey and the. sa- looms are the cause of all of it. If you do not believe my statement call on me personally. l don't care to mention names here.
 True enough the saloons of Coco nino county pay in $5, 100 revenue each year. But they send $10, 29S.22 expense to our county hospital, and over $1,O00 out door relief. And this in no wise accounts fol the tremendous criminal expense that they cause.
 T. H. Cureton
Williams news., 1914-07-30

A delightful function was given Friday evening by the young peo- pie of the town in honor of Mf. and Mrs. G. w. Wilcox who are leaving Williams to reside in California.
 An elaborate course dinner was served at the Fray Marcos. The guests then repaired to the home of MT. and Mrs. Edw. Kirwan where dancing was the chief fea ture of the occasion.
 Many good wishes attend MT. and Mrs. Wilcox and as many re- grets are expressed at their depart ure.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
Card of Thanks

MT. and Mrs. J. c. Simmons desire to thank the friends and nelghbors who so kindly assisted them during their bereavement in the loss of their son.
 J. c. Simmons
 Mrs. J. c. Simmons
Williams news., 1914-07-30
NOTICE

Here is your chance to build a house or do your cement side walks to suit at very reasonable price. See MT. McAbee or his son who are building McD. 'Robinsons residence.
Williams news., 1914-07-30
TEMPERANCE RALLY


 MT. G. F. Rinebart, General Sup erintendent of the Temperance Fed eration of Arizona. will hold an open air meeting at the band stand Monday evening, August 3rd. Every one is invited to come. MT. Rinehart is conspicuous and suc- cessful advocate of statewide pro- hibition. His presence here will prove of great value to the present campaign cause. He will present the facts of the issues of state wide dry campaign in an unanswerable manner.
Williams news., 1914-07-30

In the millinery department of the Racket Store you will find bar gains in trimmed hats, flowers, ribbons, veils, tango pins, toilet ooods toys and dolls.
Williams news., 1914-07-30

Clarence John Simmons died July 29. He was born June 12, 1912. MT. and Mrs. Simmons have the sympathy of the commun- ity in this time of their sorrow. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon: