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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30
SYNOPSIS.

Reginald Nelson. a young Englshman OF
high birth, comes to this country to win
fame and fortune. On the steamer he
meets Albert Townley, a minister. Mrs.
Graham and her pretty daughter. Joy.
Reginald goes to Bronson home OF his
three new acquaintance, where he learns
that joys father is leading lawyer who
Is the mainstay Of corrupt political ring.
He gets a job
The young Engiishman enters the social
life of Bronson. He falls In love with
JOY, and later discovers that she Is en-
gagged TO be married to Roland Gregory.
Allan Rutledse another minister. and
the Rev. Mr. Townley confer on the evil
moral and laboring conditions in Bronson.
The reform element meets and decides to
have Billy Sunday. the noted evangelist
aid In a Cleanup"
Editor Marchmount offers Reginald
position on his paper. The latter accepts
and later he performs a heroic act in
stopping dangerous runaway.
Nelson starts on his work on the Cou-
rier. He begins to investigate the sus-
picious death of Mae Mobray. youthful
worker in Roland Gregory's factory plant
The councllmen and saloon keepers oppose
the coming OF Billy Sunday.
A tabernacle is built for Billy Sunday
and Reginald In the columns of the Cou-
rier, begins a spirited campaign in favor
OF the evangelist. Sunday holds his first
meeting in Bronson.
Much to the anger of Mr.. Graham and
Bud McCrea, councilman. Sundays work
proves effective as an attack on vice.
by the help of God we'll clean 10 Bron-
son." says Sunday.
On a Sunday afternoon the reformer
makes a powerful attack on gambling and
saloons and hypocrisy. He describes sa-
looms as breeders of lawlessness."
Men and women finally begin to ''hit
the sawdust trail'' leading TO Billy's pull
pit by the score and kneel In repentance
OF their sins.
Joy finds II impossible to prevail on Ro-
land Gregory, her fance. to join the
church. Mr.. Rutledge gets hold of the
fatal ring that poor little Mae Mobray
wore at the time OF her mysterious death.
Reginald and the two ministers, Allan
Rutledge and Albert Townley, resolve TO
make tour of the vicious resorts In
Bronson and expose the whole disgrace.
A detective takes Reginald and his as
sociates through the slums. They see
gambling and all night drunkenness. The
politicians are enraged at this action.
Lawyer Graham conspires with McCrea.
Roland Gregory and others to ruin Reg-
maid and drive him out of the city. They
plan to first get him or the stan of the
Courier.
The Fourth of July celebration is made
the occasion of an attack on the city gov
eminent by Allan Rutledge and Reginald
Nelson. The Courier Is purchased by
Graham and clique of schemers, and
they notify Reginald Of his discharge as
editor.
Joy Graham shows increased interest in
Reginald. Ned Rowlands. an incompetent.
becomes editor of the Courier. Mr.. Ora
ham and others circulate false stories
about Reginald.
Rutledge and Nelson prove that Roland
Gregory was responsible for Mae Mo
bray's death. Gregory. failing In an at
tempt to murder Reginald. commits sui
eide. Reginald weds Joy Graham.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30

what night do you propose to go
on this scouting expedition" inquired
The other.
"The sooner the better. Let It be
tomorrow night We can make the
arrangements tomorrow. We will start
from the Courier office Mt II O'CLOCK"
"Will that not be little late?" said
DIR. Rutledge questioningly.
"Bronson's underworld awakes when
others sink to Sleep" responded Regi-
maid. II have been making a COM
plete sociological survey Of our city
for some time. This midnight tour
will almost complete my investiga-
TONS"
Allan Rutledge consented somewhat
reluctantly to join in Reginald's expe-
dition. ut will be painful night f6..
me-" he said to himself, "but remem-
Der reading In one Of Surgeons SER
mons that 1t required the sight of In
lquity sometimes to arouse us to prop
err activity in behalf Of righteousness"
Before the two friends separated Al
Ian Rutledge asked Reginald what i'm
PEELED him to take the interest he did
In social and civic affairs.
1T seems strange to me to see
young man like you throw himself into
q fight for the common. veal as you
are doing" said the minister.
do not give me any praise for It,
replied the other. Before left Eng
land l felt this fire in my bones. and
over there 1t meant grief and loss to
me. l expect 1t may mean the same
for me in the new world eventually.
but cannot help II. Unless am en-
gagged in some such fight life would
lose all interest and zest for me-"
He is strange kind of immigrant"
said Allan Rutledge to himself as he
returned to the room after bidding
Reginald good night. II am afraid
he may find his pathway little rough.
as l did at first in Wellington"
It was night. The mantle Of dark
ness covered the city of Brpnson and
Invited every one to peaceful slumber
and rest. But at the home Of Allan
Rutledge the minister and his wife sat
together in the study wide awake.
you had better go to bed. dear"
the minister was saying. ''rhere is
absolutely no danger In this midnight
tour Of ours. We will have police
man with us, and we shall do nothing
except observe what is taking place in
our city under sanction Of our city's
government"
II am afraid that In these lawless
places some one may hurt you, Allan"
answered the wife. with an anxious
look. 81 don't like this excursion of
yours"
"Weli, dear. didn't plan it, You
know, but Mr.. Nelson almost insisted
that should accompany him. Mr..
Townley was anxious to go He said
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30
CHAPTER XIV.
Independence Day.

~ HE citizens Of Bronson were
preparing for a glorious cele-
bration ON Independence day.
For weeks the business men
and factories had been working on
floats, banners and street decorations
and when July the 18th dawned it
found the Michigan city ready to greet
it in way which would have done
honor to the largest cities in the land
A number Of the more public spirited
citizens. led by Edgar Prince. George
Edwards, Mr.. Marchmount and others
like-minded, had charge of the cele-
bration. and they spared no efforts to
make it great occasion. Allan Rut-
ledge had been engaged to make the
grafton ut the park following the mon
ster parade.
Meanwhile the circulation of the Cou.
rier was falling off. People were los
Ing confidence in it. The presence of
Ned Rowlands on the staff was dis.
couraging to many of the radical re-
formers.
The young editor knew nothing OF
the schemes Of the coDspirators who
were now confident that they had Reg.
inald In their grasp. They planned in
very short time to take advantage
Of the falling subscription list of the
Courier to unceremoniously GUST the
budding editor from his chair and fol-
low up this blow by circulating stories
defamlng his character and also by
beginning action in the courts for the
immediate payment of the notes which
Reginald Nelson had signed in pay
ment for his stock in the Courier.
The evening before the Fourth Allan
Rutledge and Reginald were closeted
together In the private office of the
editor.
II have complete list of the illegal
and vicious resorts which are open
every night" said Reginald. holding
paper in his hand. land also have
list giving the names Of the property
holders who are receiving rent from
these lawbreakers."
"And your plan is to give all your
information TO the public?" The min
lister spoke slowly and deliberately.
Precisely" answered the other
promptly. II feel there will be no
danger Of advertising these resorts
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30

al sin. He remembered wildly some
of the burning words of Mr.. Sunday,
who knows SO well the actual life of
the average American. 1t was during
the evangelist's well known sermon on
"Amusements," in which he denounc-
ed the modern dance as the mother OF
wantons and the fashionable card party
as the starting point for the gambler.
~ am more afraid Of your fashionable
card party" the evangelist had shout
ed. than l am of the bunch in the
gamblers hades. II my boy Is not
tempted to gamble at fashionable
card party he will never learn from
the degenerate, blackleg gamblers in
the joint You have no right to find
fault with the city officials" Billy
Sunday declared. 'if they fail to sup
press gambling when thing so near
akin to It Is carried on in your own
homes. Society as 1t Is constituted to-
day in America is doing more to damn
the spiritual life of the churches than
all the grogshops and dives in the
land"
The doortender was becoming very
uncomfortable. He saw Reginald Mel
son making notes, and his fears were
finally confirmed when one of the play
ers, happening to look toward the four
men. exclaimed, "What are those -
preachers doing here?"
"Squealers, squealersT yelled the
fellow. arousing the players and point
ing to the investigators.
number of guns flashed in the
hands of the startled men. and Allan
Rutledge feared that there was dan
ger. He was about to speak to the
excited gamblers when the policeman
carelessly threw the lapel of his coat
back and cried: "Shut up, sir. or l will
have your Joint pulled! Don't you
know this star tells you that We are
all right? If you treat officers like this
we will raise the rent on your
The policeman arose and the others
with him. and they made for the door.
Allan Rutledge was the last to pass
out. As he was shutting the door the
crack Of a gun was heard, and bullet
splIntered the top of the door. The lit
tie party proceeded hastily to the
street. the policeman hurrying In front.
"a lot of cutthroats in that gang" he
declared. This is one Of the joints
that ought to be closed in the interests
Of public safety"
In silence the little company made
their way to the Courier office. The
policeman slipped away. and the three
friends sat In silence for few mo-
ments. 1--WE now have the information
we desired. We are witnesses of the
actual conditions fostered by Bud Nc
Crea's policy" 1t was Reginald Mel
sou who spoke. Allan Rutledge arous-
ed himself Bronson shall be, cleanT
he exclaimed almost tiercely. Let us
think over what we have seen End
heard for few days. aud then we
can formulate a plan OF camplign.'
The report OF the strange tour of the
self appointed Investigators spread
CONSERVATION among the gang who
were in charge Of the city administra-
ton Of Bronson. Both the rescrt keep
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30

of the board of trustees OF our
church.
II was sorry to see your father re-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30
CHAPTER xiv.
The New Editor.

a LIAM RUTLEDGE and Edgar
IA Prince, the manufacturer, head
ed delegation that visited
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30

~ HE citizens Of Bronson were
preparing for glorious cele-
bration ON Independence day.
For weeks tho hl,sinesS man
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-09-30

said Ned Rowlands, THAT English
man is a tough proposition when he
gets excited" !.
Il am glad you suggested that" said
Mr. Graham. Il will see that you are
amply protected as the lawful editor"
After some further discussion the lit
tie company separated, Mr.. Graham
walking to the large Bronson park.
where the crowds had already assem-
bled to hear the orator of the day.
At the close of the music Edgar
Prince stepped forward and introduced
Allan Rutledge as the speaker for the
occasion, making short compliment
tary address. Mr.. Graham started as
he saw the minister stride to the front
Of the platform, for he noticed that he
held In his hands a copy of the indie
pendence day edition Of the Courier.
Allan Rutledge proceeded In earnest
tones: 1T Is the birthday of our ma
ton, this glorous nation which is Gods
last opportunity for the human race
The history Of our country Is the his
tory Of the rise, progress and victory
Of civil and religious liberty" The
speaker then eloquently reviewed the
leading events which led up TO the
signing Of the Declaration of Independ-
ence and the principles for which the
fathers fought and bled and died.
The audience was listening with the
closest attention when suddenly the
speaker ceased. He stood silent for
full moment. Every eye rested upon
him. WONDERING what he meant by his
long pause
"3ut Bronson is unworthy of place
,Continued Next Week.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
ASH FORK NEWS

Williams and Mrs. Isell furnished the music.
 Mrs. J. D. Brown has been on the sick list for a few days.
 Mrs. Wm. Pitts paid visit to Ash Fork last week.
 Hugh and Jean Campbell sons of Colin Campbell are at the ranch East of Town for the summer.
 While Dave Parker and Prince Yoder were on their way back from helping train up the hill towards Williams after coming out of the Tunnel a large boulder had fallen on the track. At first the two men thot of jumping but changed their the engine hit the rock which tore the pilot free from the engine. Afterwards they removed the boulder from the track and came on in. We are glad to state no one was hurt.
 River De Ash Fork was running some yesterday, looked as large as the Rio Grande. Result of melted snow, lots of water.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
Serial No. O27313 NOTICE FOR POSTING AN D PTIRT TCHTNC
PUBLISHING

I U United States Land Office, Phoenix, Arizona, April 26, 1915.
 Notice is hereby given that the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company, by E. E. Ball, attorney in. fact, has filed in this office it's application, Serial No. O27313 to enter, under the provisions of the Act of Con- gress approved June 4, 1897 (3O Stats., 36), the following described lands, viz:
 Southwest quarter CD of the southeast quarter (4) of Section 20, in Township p north of Range 2 west of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely the land described, or desiring to object because cf the mineral character of the land, or for any other reason, to the disposal to applicant, should file their affi- davits of protest in this office, on or before the 15 day of June, 1915.
 Thomas F. Weedin
 Register. Moy e Tuno 9 1O1S
Williams news., 1915-05-06
State of Arizona, Office of the Arizona Corporation
 Commission
United States of America, )

United States of America,
 State of Arizona.
 The Arizona Corporation Com mission does hereby certify that the annexed is a true and com plete transcript of, the ARTICLES OF IN ORPORA-
 TON OF THE FIRST BAP-
 TEST c HURH OF FLAG
 STAFF, ARIZONA which were filed in the office of said Arizona orporation Com mission on the 11th day of March A. D. 1915 at 1000 o'clock a. m., as provided by law.
 In Testimony Whereof, The Arizona Corporation Commission, by it's Chairman, has hereunto set it's hand and affixed it's Official Seal. Done at the City of Phoe- nix, the Capitol, this 11th day of March A. D, 1915.
 Arizona Corporation Com 
 F. J ones, Chairman. (Arizona Corporation Commission SeaD
 Attest: F. L. Banta,
 Acting Secretary. Ten cent documentary stamp can celled March II, 1915. A. c. c.
Williams news., 1915-05-06
OF INCORPORA-
 TON OF THE FIRST BAP- TEST CHURCH OF FLAG

~
 STAFF, ARIZONA.
 Know All Men by These Pres ents: That we, L. L. White, Mary E. Davis, Caga J. Fuller and Curly E. Huebank, do hereby associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a corpor- ation under the laws of the State of Arizona, and for this purpose hereby adopt the following Ar ticles of Incorporation.
 ARTICLEI.
 The names of the incorporators and their postoffice address are as follows:
 s. L. White, Flagstaff, Ar izona.
 Mary E. Davis, Flagstaff, Ar izona.
 Caga J. Fuller, Flagstaff, Ar 1ZOna. Curly E. Huebank, Flagstaff, Arizona.
 ARTICLE II.
 The name of this corporation shall be and is THE FIRST BAP- TEST CHURCH OF FLAG STAFF, ARIZONA.
 ARTICLE III.
 The principal office and place of transacting the business of this corporation shall be at the church building in the Town of Flagstaff, Coconino County, State of Arizona, where meetings will be held.
 ARTICLE w.
 The general nature of the busi- ness in which this corporation shall engage is as follows, to-wit: To conduct general denomi- national servlces, and other chris tian services, for the upbuilding of the morals of the general pub lie, and it's business shall in mo- wise be conducted for the pecu- niary benefit of the members thereof.
 To purchase, take by gift, de- wise or otherwise acquire and hold real and personal property of every kind, nature and descrip- tion for the use of said corpora tion, and to sell, mortgage, lease and convey the same, and to ex- ecute deeds, mortgages, leases, bills of sale or other instruments conveying the same.
 To accumulate funds to be held
Williams news., 1915-05-06

This surely should be good year
 for stock and farming as the rain
 will help so much. This storm of
 rain and snow will make it hard
 on the sheep men who have their
 sheep here with the small lambs.
 We hope they will not suffer from the exposure altho it looks bad for them. Colin Campbell's sheep are on their way here and he is very much afraid he will lose a great
 many lambs. {
 A party of tourists were compell- ed to lay over here on- account of the storm as the roads were too muddy to ride over.
 A. Tillman who, for long time twas the night clerk at the Harvey House here, has given up braking and has gone back to act as night clerk in Seligman. He says it was too hard work lodging the tunnels and other Instructions on the road. We are glad to see him back on earth again.
 Miss Lillian Holden of the Har- vey house here was compelled to go to Seligman on Thursday night to receive medical treatment for an injury she received to her finger. Her finger was caught in the door of the Store room the night of the dance and it severed the top of the finger. We sincerely hope she will Nbe able to return soon, as she is one of the popular ones here.
 MT. Elsie Brown is in the Mercy hospital in Prescott from blood poison in his eye. For few days his condition was critical, but he is doing nicely now and may be home in short time, at least we hope SO.
 Miss Irma Tannehill, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Young, Ed Elm erson and others of Williams lme down to the dance on Thursday night. We i hope they had such a good time they will come again.
 Miss Louise ,Petticord assistant postmistress left for visit to her home in Ill. She will be gone a month, we wish her pleasant trip. The Ladies of the Catholic Altar Society gave a dance at the Ware House on Thursday night. A large crowd attended even if it was a stormy night. It was a success financially. We wish to thank Chester Dickerson for the use of the ware house and other favors he has done for us. Also MT. Collipriest for hauling and MT. Conger for favors. In fact we wish to thank the non- for the generous support they gave us and hope they will call on us to assist them when theyl give any entertainments. Ash Fork has a crowd of people who get out and help when it is needed and we it. We also wish to thank MT. Bartlett for acting as floor manager. MT. Barnes of ll
Williams news., 1915-05-06
NEW SANTA FE TIME TABLE
MAIN LINE.
( Effective February 7.)

Effective February 7.) EAST WEST No. 2, 3:25 a No. 21, 4:OO-4:11a No 8 5:55. .e;OOa No 111:OO-11 :OOa No 4 7:25:735 No 196:O5p Wed No 20 1O:50a T No 7 9:15p No 22 12:25-12:5Op N 31O:15:1O:25p No 10 7:00-7:1Op No g 12:1O-12:2Op
 GRAND CANYON
 NORTH SOUTH NO. 12, 4:2Oa No. II, 11:OOa NO. IA, 1;1Op No. 15, 1O:1Op
Williams news., 1915-05-06

Special Services will be held in the Methodist Church Friday, Sat urday and Sunday Services at 8 and 8:15 P. M. each day; and on Sunday morning Sunday School at 1000 o'clock:
 Dr. Atkinson is to be at both services on Friday and to preach. Mrs. Winans is to have part in all the services. Beginning with Fri day night Prof. Youngblood, 8 fine tenor singer, is expected to be pres ent at all the services and render solos as we'll as to have charge of the singing. All who are willing to assist in the singing are invited to meet Prof. Youngblood and practise special music.
Williams news., 1915-05-06

, in trust for the use and benefit and purpose of this corporation, and to expend and dispose of said funds or any part thereof in any manner that will promote the welfare of this corporation. To contract and to be contracted with and in general do any and all things necessary and proper to render effective the purpose and objects of this corporation.
 ARTICLE V.
 The commencement of this corporation shall be the date of the filing of the Articles of h. corporation in the office of the Corporation Commission of the State of Arizona, and the termi- nation thereof shall be twenty five (25 years thereafter, but christian services may be held at any time before the filing of the Articles of Incorporation hereof with the Corporation Commission aforesaid.
 ARTICLE VI.
 The business of this corpora tion shall be conducted by two Boards, a Board of Deacons and a Board of Trustees. The Board of Deacons shall consist of not less than two nor more than seven members, and the Board of Trus- tees shall consist of not less than two nor more than three mem bers, and the members of both Boards shall be elected by the majority vote of the total mem- bership of this corporation. The pastor who being duly called and elected to the pastorate of said corporation, shall be an ex-officio member, and is hereby appointed Chairman of both Boards. Said | two boards may elect or appoint | such other officers as to them may seem necessary and proper.
 Until the election of the mem- bers of said two Boards, which election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Sunday in January, 1916, and on the same day of each January there after, the following named per sons shall constitute the mem bers of said Boards: Caga J. Fuller, Curley E.. Huebank and George w. Harts, shall constitute the members of the Board of Deacons. Mary B. Davis. s. L. White aud George w. Harts, shall constitute the members of the Board of Trustees, and George w. Harts shall act and be the Chairman of both Boards.
 ARTICLE VII.
 The private property of the of this corporation shall be exempt from all debts of this corporation. /
 In Testimony Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 3rd day of March, A. D. 1915.
 s. l.. WHITE. (sEAL).
 MARY E. DAVIS. (SEAL)
 CAGA J. FULLER. (SEAL)
 CURLEY E. HUEBANK. (SEAL)
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the altar, where the ceremony was
impressiveiy performed by Rev. Hen
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After an extended wedding jour
ney in the north and east, Mr.. and
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Miss Martin, who came but a
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made scores Of friends b. her beauty
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Mrs. Miner she viii be a welcome
addition % the young married set IN
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Mrs. Miner was q bridesmaid az
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