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Williams news., 1914-12-03
NEW RECTOR FOR EPISCO-
 PAL CHURCH ARRIVES
Rev. E. w. Boone from Red- ding Ridge, Conn.,, and Wife Come to fill Vacan- cy in Local Church

The Rev. Elliott Williams Boone, the new rector of St. Johns Mis- sion, accompanied by his wife reached Williams last Tuesday. The cottage belonging to Mrs. But ton near the Public School will be occupied by the Rector until the completion of the new rectory which will be erected on the church lots.
 MT. Boone comes from Bedding Ridge, Conn.,, where he has been rector since 1911. He was born in China in 1880 while his father was Bishop of the Episcopal Church in China. His father died when he was eleven and he was brought to New York City for his schooling. Mir. Boone was graduated d from Col umbia University in 1901 and re- ceived his theological degree at Cambridge in 1904. His first charge was in Creston Iowa. He later served the church at Golden, Colorado, so that he is well ac- quainted with the west as well as he east.
 Mrs. Boone was Miss Isabell Moves of Milford, Conn. and mgr ried in 1908. Mrs. Boone is ex- pecting her mother and sister to visit her the latter part of the pres ent week.
 The town of Williams is fortu- nate in having such people as the
Williams news., 1914-12-03
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN NATIONAL FOR


 EST. Lists 3-3344, -3345, -3346
 3347 and -334S. Notice is hereby given that the lands described be- low, embracing 461.92 acres, within the Tusayan National Forest, Ari. zona, will be subject to settlement and entry under the provisions ot the homestead laws of the United States and the act of June II, 1906 GA Stat, 233), at the United States land office at Phoenix Ari- zona, on January 20. 1915. Any settler who was actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricultural purposes prior to January 1, 1906, and has nor abandoned same, has prefer ence right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occu- pied. Said lands were listed upon the applications of the persons mentioned below, who have a preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is quail fled tomake homestead entry and the preference right is exercised prior to January 20, 1915, on which date the lands will be subject to settlement and entry by any quail fled person. The lands are as fol- lows: The SE4 NW4, Sec. g, T. 22 N., R. E G. & s. R M, 40 acres, application of Mrs. Katie Lough, Williams, Arizona; List 3 S344. The NE4 SE4, the Ea NW4 SE4, the E. NW4 NW4 SE4, Sec. 10; the S4 NJ SW4, the NJ S4 SW4, the NW4 NW} SW4, the W. NE4 NW4 SW4, Sec. II, T. 22 N R. E., 16O acres, applica- ton of H o. Wright, Bellemont, Arizona; Lists 3-3345. The NE4 NW4 SW4, the E1 NW4 NW4 SW4, the NW4 NE4 SW4, Sec. 27; the w. SW4 SE4 SE4, the SE4 SW4 SE4 SE4, Sec. 2S, T. 23 N., R. I E, 32.50 acres, application of Dick Schults. Williams, Arizona; List 33346 The Ea SW4, Sec. 25, T. p N., R. 8 E., 80 acres. application of Roscoe H. Tucker, Williams, Arizona; List 3-3347. The w. SW4 SE4(23.63 acres of Lot p. Lot 3, the SW4 SE4 NE4 SW4, the SW4 NE4 SW4, the Sa NW4 NE4 SW4, the NW4 SW4, the s! SW4 NW4 Sec. 35, T. 23 N., R. 5 E., l49.42 acres, applica- ti"n of Patrick Johnston, Camp No. 8, Bellemont, Arizona; List 3-3348. November 5, 1914, D. K. PAR RoTT Assistant Commissioner of the Gen. eral Land Office. 11-26- 12-17
Williams news., 1914-12-03
SCHOOL NOTES

We note that Winslow iii her school notes seemed to think that we were afraid to play a basket ball game with them or Thanksgiving Day for fear our dinners would be spoiled by Q defeat.
 We wish to inform the Winslow school that we wanted a game with them when we had a team and we could not get it. Now that our. team has been broken up by some being absent from school, they think we are afraid of them.
 We wish to remind them of the glorious victory our eighth grade pupils won over their freshman team last year when the score stood GA to IA.
 Our high school, though it le small, is not afraid to play e basket ball game with Winslow when we have enough in high school for a team.
Williams news., 1914-12-03

General Villa is now in the city of Mexico and in full and complete possession. Scenes of terror and disorder marked the passing of the old control of the city. The stud-' ents of the town armed themselves in order to protect the school pro. perty. Banks and other shops op- ened as soon as Villa entered and peace was restored.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
Attend the Prize Dance

You are invited to attend the big prize dance to be given at the Williams Opera House on December 12. Prizes will be awarded as follows: Best couple in waltzing, $3; Best couple in two step, $2 and the most home ly man who has the courage to appear in public and attend the dance will be given prize of $1. The usual admission charge of one dollar to gentlemen, will be made. Barnes Orche stra will furnish the music.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

NJ. c. Smith left 10 day for the Cataract to brand 300 head of COWS and calves.
 The capital of Servia has fallen into the hands of the Austrains, after having been evacuated by the Serv ans. It has been sixty six years since Emperor Joseph began to reig
 It is expected that Judge Har- ben will leave for Phoenix about the 20th of the month. When he leaves, F. M. Gold will look after his practice and close some un- finished business for him.
 Thos. Pulliam, Sheriff, was in town Wednesday Investigating the reported robbery of Mir. Welch. It is not known at this time what conclusion was reach ed or what action will be taken.
 I. E. Brown, left Saturday for Oklahoma to visit his parents both of whom are very sick and rot expected to live. Both of his parents are quite old and he de- sires to see them again before it is too late.
 Miss. J. A. Mcfarland, sister of Mrs F. J. Reid, arrived in Williams, Wednesday morning to visit MT. Reid and family. Miss McFarland's home is in San Francisco. She will spend sever- al months in Williams.
 The Germans are making stren- uous efforts to br eak thru the cor don of Russians in Poland and great battle is raging with enorm- o'ls loss to- both sides. A new en- pagement is developing in Belgium and northern France where strong German force is about to attack the allies.
 4 fistic fight was pulled off in one of the local saloons Sunday night between the owner and his aids with some of the local COW boys. The fight was fairly we'll at tended considering that very little notice was given of the time and place of holding it. The fight went off without having been previously scheuuled and the gate receipts were light. Marquis of Queensberry rules were observed turnout. From the appearance of some of.the cow boys the next morning some of them were not we'll trained in the manly art of selfdefense or boxing.
Williams news., 1914-12-03

Judge Layton was down from Flagstaff today looking after some school matters. The Judge went out to the Red Lake District to in terview the School Board in regard to teacher. It is reported that the Red Lake school teacher is going to resign with the holidays.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
Police Court Jothngs

Two itinerants blew into Will jams last week and were brought before the police judge by the marshal and his assistant. One of them drew five days and the other one ten days. As a result the streets look much cleaner than they did before the arrival of these gentlemen.
Williams news., 1914-12-03
THANKSGIVING SHOOT
 PROVES BIG SUCCESS

On Thanksgiving afternoon The Williams Gun Club pulled off the best turkey and chic ken shoot that has been held around Williams in some time. There was thirty five shooters altogether, shooting shot gun and rifle and the Awkward squad, consisting of eleven men. who had never before shot at blue rocks, pulled off the most sensa- tlonal event of the afternoon.
 It was hilarious to some of the older members, one in particular claims that some of the squad never got-within four feet of blue rock. However they all had lot, of fun. and are anticipating the next shoot.
 Last Sunday about fifteen of the shooters waddled over to the grounds and tried their luck again. The miss and out events for chickens proved very popular and all the boys asked the club to hold another shoot next Sunday the same way
 It was decided however to put the turkeys up first next Sunday in two or three different ways, for the rifle shooters. / The club will station a couple of large size turks at about 250 yards and may the best man win. There will also be target shooting for turkeys.
 Following is the score made Thanksgiving and the prizes won ::
Williams news., 1914-12-03

Boones make this their home. St. John's Mission has held its own so well without rector that it will surely make rapid progress with so able man in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
.FNE-CENT FARE TO
WYLAM MONDAY
Fairfield Will Also Soon
Have Through Cars on
Five-Cent Basis

Monday morning a scent fare between
Birmingham proper and Wylam and
Birmingham proper and Fairfield Will be
put into effect by the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company.
Through cars from the downtown bust
ness district to Fairfield and to Wylam
will be operated by the same company
just as soon as necessary changes in
trackage can be made 1t is stated that
the system followed will be that every
other car will go straight through to Wy
lam, the alternating car going to Fair
field.
By a contract or ordinance adopted by
the city commission in regular session
yesterday afternoon, these changes in the
service of the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company were authorized by
the city commission. President A H
Ford was present and stated that the
scent fare would go into effect Monday
and the through cars Just as soon as the
physical changes in some of the COM
panys tracks could be made.
The Wylam scent fare question has
been a matter at issue before the city
commission, the railway officials and res
idents of Wylam or a long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
BESSEMER FIVE y,
EASYFiOR B.A.Q Il
Local Athletes Romp Away
With Contest by 55 to
% Score

With Thomas and McGowing starr
Ing throughout and the entire five.
playing jam up ball, the B. A. c. bas-l
ketball team rompeds away With Bes-
semer's aggregation of athletes on the
local club floor last night. The final
score WAS SO to IA.
BY smooth team work. lightning
passing and accurate shooting, Coach
Nespors stalwarts swept their less ex-
perienced opponents from the floor
during the early moments of the con-
test and thereafter it was only a ques-
tion as to the size of the score After
the first half Coach Nespor showed his
recruits into the fiasco, the entire list
of second string men showing up ex-
cellently.
Houston and B. S. Clay carried off
the honors for the Bessemer contingent,
both playing fast and aggressively, but
lacked the support given B. A. c.'s
stars.
A large number of fouls on The part
of both fives proved the only draw
back of the contest. which was attend
ed by a large number of enthusiasts.
dance at the B. A c. followed the
exhib bition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
GIVENS WILL GO
BACK TO THE FARM
Well Known Police Officer Resigns
After Many Years Spent in
the Department

r. j. Givens, one of the oldest members
of the police department. resigned yester-
day. The resignation of Mr.. Givens was
al once accepted by Chief of Police George
H. Bodeker, who at the same time ex-
pressed his deep regret at the decision of
Mr.. Givens in leaving the police depart
ment. Mr.. Givens is to take up farming
in Pike county.
Officer Givens is probably one of the
best known police officers in Greater Bir-
mingham. During his service ii is stated
there never was entered a complaint
against him. and his retirement after a
quarter of century of service is due to
the fact that he desires to return to his
people to live in peace and rest in the
rural solitude of Pike county. General
regret was expressed in police circles yes
terday at Mr.. Givens resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
STREAM OF MEN ON
STAND TO TESTIFY
IN BODEKER'S FAVOR
CONTINUED from Page Five)


to Judge Lane and Mr. Ward that my
reason for offering this resolution is with
no desire or intention of cutting off any
essential information necessary to the
enlightenment of these commissioners.
The main purpose of this inquiry is to
inform these three commissioners of the
police situation so that these three COM
missioners may perform their duty to the
public. Incidentally, there are other con-
sderations. We have endeaVored to at
tend to those considerations by giving
10th sides ample opportunity to produce
the evidence they thought necessary. A
large part of this evidence on both sides
Is cumulative, and it is a matter that
rests in the sound discretion of the three
commissioners as to how far counsel shall
be allowed to go in bringing on this cumu-
lative testimony, one witness after the
other, repeating substantially the same
thing. As I said yesterday evening,
think a few typical witnesses can do the
whole thing and substantial justice be
slbserved. This commission owes a duty
to the public as well to Chief Bode<er
and this complainant and its main duty
is to the public and | for one am un-
willing that this Investigation be dragged
out or prolonged according to any one
mans idea of what ought to be done, and
shall insist that this be closed by mid
night Saturday night and If necessary.
will sit all night tonight and all of
Saturday night up until 12 o'clock, and
we will stay here and not get anything to
eat if necessary, but my idea is to close.
Whites Statement
Captain White: Gentlemen of the
commission. / want to state this: L
will stay here all night tonight, all
night Saturday night, and while 1 don't
think it is right to do it. if neces-
sary, to give my client the benefit
of testimony showing his character and
conduct, l will work here on Sunday
and Sunday night L will stay with the
commission and with the commissioner
to the end. I recognize that what my
friend Mr.. Weatherly says, that the
idea of the commission is to decide the
case for the public to act in behalf of
the public. That is right and what /
want is that the testimony may be
brought in in order that the public
may determine whether the commits
sion has decided 1T that way or not;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given by the Board
of Commissioners of the City of Bir-
mingham, as provided in Section 1410
of the Code of Alabama that it is their
Intention to redeem North Birmingham
Public Improvement Bonds Nos. / to
20, inclusive, of Series dated February
], 1908, at the February /, 1914. inter-
est period, by paying off the same at
the Hanover National Bank in the City
of New York, and by paying as a bonus
to the holders thereof sum equal to
one fourth of the annual interest there
on for one year.
BY order of the Board of Commission
ers of the City of Birmingham at its
meeting of January 9. 1914.
II. S. RYAI4L, City Clerk.
Ape- Herald. Jan. 10. II. a. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Fountain Heights Brotherhood Meets

The Fountain Heights Brotherhood held
its monthly social meeting in the base
ment of the Fountain Heights Methodist
church last night. 1t was pronounced
thoroughly enjoyable by those present. A,
business meeting was held. at o'clock
and the real fun began at S15. There
was quite large gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
To Suspend Patrolmen

Cleevland, o., January 9-Chief of Po-
lice w. S. Rowe tonight announced that
the two patrolmen alleged to have played
a hold up game early yesterday. will be
suspended Immediately and their cases
turned over to the grand jury for investi-
CATION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Legal Notice

Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given by the Board
of Commissioners of the City of Bir-
mingham, as provided in Section 1410
of the Code Of Alabama, that 1t is their
provement Bonds Nos and u of Series
614. Of Series 619; to ~, inclusive, of
Series e2e; 1 to s, inclusive. of Series
627; and of Series SAT. at the Febru-
off the same at the Hanover National
Bank in the City of New York, and by
paying as a bonus to the holders there
interest thereon, for one year.
BY order of the Board OF Commission
&ers of the City of Birmingham at its
meeting of January 2. 1914.
4 II. S. RYAI.L City Clerk.
:. Age Herald. Jan. 10. II. a. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Voluntary Petition Filed

Voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed yesterday in the United States
court by Nathan Goodman, tailor. His
liabilities are scheduled at $596916, with
assets at 1892. The creditors in almost
every instance are out-of-town firms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
GENERAL BUCKNER
WILL Be BURIED At
FRANKFORT TODAY
Noted Southerners' Death
Due to Infirmities of
Senility-Was Close
Friend of Grant

Munfordville. KY, January 9.-The body
ofsGen. Simon Bolivar Buclxner. who died
at his home, "Glen Lily" near here last
night, will be conveyed by special train
tomorrow afternoon to Frankfort for
burial.
The widow, relatives and about 20 close
friends of the Buckner family Will ae-
company the remains of the last surviving
lieutenant general OF the Confederate
arssS from this city to the state capital.
Complete details of the funeral arrange-
ments have not yet been announced. but
it is expected that the burial will take
place Sunday or Monday.
General Buckner's death was due to in
firmties of senility
Mrs. Buckner and the generals only
surviving child. Lieut.. Simon Bolivar
Buckner, Jr., L. S. A.. who is stationed at
Fort Thomas were at his bedside when
the end came.
Name Linked With Valor -
General Buckner was in his ninety-frst
year. He was a graduate of West Point,
had been a member of the United States
army for 10 years, was a veteran of the
Mexican war; for four years was COVER
nor of Kentucky, and In 1896 was candi-
date for vice president Of the United
States on the gold democratic ticket,
headed by Palmer
General Buckner's name is linked with
deeds of valor throughout his service in
the Mexican and civil wars. During the
Mexican war he was brevcted for bravery
at the battles of Contreras, Churubursco
and Milino del Rey.
He was graduated from West Point in
1874 and remained in the United States
army until 1865, when he resigned. He
entered the Confederate army as briga-
dier general and successfully was ad
yanced to the ranks of major general and
lieutenant general. He served as COVER
nor of Kentucky from 1887 to 1891 and s
a member of the Kentucky constitutional
convention in 1891.
After being a candidate for vice presi-
dent i'm 1896 he retired to his home near
this town.
General Buckner died in the same house
in which he was born. April l. 1923.
The old log structure retains its pre-
vious outlines.
1t had been remodeled from time to time.
Tt is one of the famous residences in Ken
lucky. General Buckner's father. Col.
a. IL. Buckner, also was a soldier serv-
ing in the war of 1872. He was descended
from the Buckners of England who set
tied in Virginia in 1856. General Buck
ners first wife died in 1872 and in June
1856 he married Miss Della Claiborne of
Richmond, Va
Close Friend of Grant
General Buckner was close personal
friend of Gen. Ulysses s. Grant, and
was one of the pallbearers at the latter's
funeral.
Announcement was made this afternoon
at the Ruckner home that the funeral
train will leave Munfordville about 10
o'clock tomorrow morning and is expected
to reach Frankfort about o'clock in the
afternoon
Burial will take place Immediately after
the trains arrival .tt =
= General Buckner's family today re-
ceived messages of condolences from
many persons honorable in political and
military circles from all parts of the
country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10

FOR SALE-LAST YEAR MONEY
WAS HELD; THIS YEAR 1T is SEEK
ING INVESTMENT THE EARLY IN
VESTOR CATCHES THIS BARGAIN. A
FEW THOUSAND PLACED ON CLOSE
IN, NORTHSIDE LOT MEANS INDIE
PEN DENCE IN YEARS TO COME.
CALL OWNER, MAIN S84O-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
BESSEM-ER.
Field Foul Fouls
Goals.Goals. Call'd. To,
TotaIs

Time of halves. 20 minutes score,
after first half, B. A. c.. So; Bessemer,
5; final score, B. A. c., So; Bessem er,
"a. Referee. Courleux; timekeeper,
PEBBLES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Gus Ellard

Gus Ellard Of Collins Grocery company
stated he had lived in this county all his
life; that he had worked on police force
10 or IL years ago; that criminal condi-
tions were better now in this city than
ever before that Bodeker was absolutely
honest; that he considered Bodeker most
efficient chief of police in southern states;
that Bodeker's integrity was unquestion-
ed that he did not believe George Bode-
ker ever received a penny he did not
earn.
Adjournment was taken at 10 o'clock
until 10 o'clock this morning.
Chief Bodeker himself is expected to
take the witness stand today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Maben HObson

Maben Hobson, coal operator, stated
he was alderman when Bodeker was
chief of police; that he thought Bodeker
an honest and efficient chief of police;
that enforcement of law with condi
tions such as they are was as good as
any man could do; that he knew force
was not large enough that the police
protection was very poor, but he be-
lieved no man could do better with
small force and large town; that there
We're lots of thieves in his neighbor-
hood; that a man in his employ had
lost money gambling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
J. H. Ball

]. H. Ball, special agent for the Ala
bama Great Southern railroad, stated that
it was his business to apprehend criminals
which worked on lines of his company:
that several years ago he had been a
policeman; that Bodeker was best detec-
tive In the south; that he considered Bode
ker honest and capable; that Bodeker
ranks highly among other chiefs of the
country; that he had worked for Alabama
Great Southern railroad for IS years; that
Bodeker had aided him in getting sa-
loon license by recommending him to
excise commission; that he has brother
on the police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
w. p. G.. Harding

w. P. G. Harding, president of the
First National bank and of Chamber
of Commerce, stated that he regarded
Bodel<er as a very capable officer; that
he always found Bodeker accomo-
dating and efficient; that Bodeker was
a poor man; that Boleker had borrowed
money from his bank for many years;
that he was correct in his dealings;
that he had never seen anything to
indicate Bodeker got graft from gam
blers; that Birmingham was just about
as good" as any town; that record of
arrests showed police force had dif-
| ficult problem to handle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-10
Herman Saks

Herman Saks, we'll known clothier
stated he had lived here about 80 years;
that there was no more crime here now,
speaking comparatively, than in years
past; that -he had known Bodeker 20
years; that he thought Bodeker an
efficient and able chief that Bodeker
was an honest and upright man in bus
mess affairs; that Bodeker gave peo-
pie good police protection for the size
policeman in Birmingham to the square
mile; that thief has lots of room
to get away in a whole square mile.
Witness described one or two Instances
In which his store was robbed and
Bodeker and his force captured thief
and recovered stolen goods; witness
stated that he had heard nearly every
business man in city say Bodeker was
a good chief and was giving as much
police protection with his small force
| as any man could; that in his opinion
there was no more crime. compara-
| lively, in Birmingham than any other
city. Mr.. Saks told of an incident in
which Mr.. Bodeker had refused to have
anything to do with awarding him
police uniform contract when he was
a few cents higher In his bid than
st. Louis firm which, in his estimation,
proved Bodeker's honesty. ~;
Mr.. Saks was the star witness OF
the night session from an entertain
ment standpoint. His original and witty
answers to questions of the attorneys
kept the crowd in an uproar. i,
]. R. Copeland
j. r. Copeland stated he had been al,
alderman of the city and had lived here
81, years; that he thought there was no
more crime in Birmingham now according