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The Keota news., 1915-03-19
Literary Society

Last Friday evening thirty-ons men,
bers of Keota Literary society went to
visit the Raymsr society. Keota peo-
pie gave the entire program Of the sv-
ening, consisting of rscitations, solos,
duets, monologs, dialogs, pantomims,
and tableau. Owing to the length Of
the program, it was decided to postpone
the debate until Friday evening, March
26. when Raymer Literary will return
Keota's visit and have charge Of the
program for that evening here.
At this weeks regular meeting of
Ksota Literary, it was voted to omit
the meeting next Wednesday evening,
on account of the joint meeting here on
Friday. After short business session,
a program and debate occupied the re1
maindsr Of the meeting. Recitations
were given by Mary Haworth, Helen
Tyler, Marjory Dodder, and Mrs. Tyler;
songs by Wilma Simms and Fac STAN
Icy; and original rhymes (author un-
known?) read by the president, Mrs. c.
o. Dodder. Resolved: That farming
with horses il more profitable than
tractor farming" was the question de-
bated by George Owens. Mary Ha-
worth, and Clifford Jobbins, on the af
firmative, and Lloyd Painter, Harley
Jobbins, and Robert Rumsey. on the
negative. Decision favored mans most
faithful friond-the horse.
Five Of the Baker children arrived on
Thursday from Missouri. Their moth
or, who came to Ksota last October, 10
sister Of Dan Franklin, living ten
miles north Of town.
When you look your best, sss Fertnss.
The Keota news., 1915-03-19
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness during our recent
trouble and SORROW.
r. r. Hutchins and family,
8. Crawford and family.
The Keota news., 1915-03-19

If you have hogs to sell see us at
once ~ We want to ship out soon.
Dinsmoor Bros, Buckingham, Colo. 0
John p. Mcdonald, who il employed
at the Grover lumber yard. spent Sun
day in Keota-
Mrs. ]. D. Hawkins left Wednesday
for her old home at Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
Auctions
3-3 SLUG THREE
AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15 AT 91 M IXNMOOD

Al Zl W. l. -N w OOD
 Commencing at 1:30, l will sell at auction : rooms of high grade furni- ture.
 JOSEPH F. LOBIT, owner
 C. Q. McMURTRY, AuctiOneer bl AUCTION! SALE! AUCTION!
 At Taylors Auction House
 241 w. Washington St.
 Wednesday, Dec I5. Commencing at P. M. sharp. We will sell the high class furniture of a Broom residence consisting of dressers. 8 beds com plete 10 rugs, F rockers, davenport, chairs, center tables, library table, stoves, heaters, l solid Turkish leather rocker dining table, Hoosier cabinet, bedding, comforts, quilts, bed and table linen, dishes of all kinds, cooking uten- sils, tubs, boilers. wringers, etc, etc. In addition to this we have a S50000 consignment of bankrupt stock of high grade jeWelry. Everything in this stock suitable for holiday gifts; also large consignment of cafeteria supplies. This will be a big sale, an honest sale, a good sale, such as you always find at TaylOr's Auction House. Remem Der the date, don't miss the sale.
 TAYLOR, THE AUCTIONEER
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
For Sale Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Ford touring car, in fine shape, $3O0.00 cash. Spence at Ford Soda Shop. Phone 1791 bm
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
For Sale or Exchange

GOOD COW and piano nearly new. Want late model Ford. Box 2144, Republican. blk
 I HAVE a most complete list of city
 and country EXCHANGES; and am prepared to interest any one. Phone 1342. Write or call any time. Nun
 neley, r W. Adams If
 FOR TRADE-Watch Phoenix Grow. 3 modern houses, clear, will trade on ranch land. 80 acres land. Groom new house. A water, S1O,O0o will trade for San Diego property. Clear business property in Phoenix, will trade for land or business near Los Angeles, Santa Ana. NJ. H. Shelton, 215 w. Washington. If
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
For Sale-Fruits and Produce
For Sale Live Stock

FOR SALE-Good saddle pony. 115s East Pierce. bm
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14

WANT To LEAVE TOWN by Thursday and will sacrifice my place rather than rent it. When l bought this property, l spent 10 days looking over the whole valley, saw every real estate agent in town and selected this. because it ;s the best, prettiest and cheapest little ranch in the valley. I'll give you the benefit of my experience and you'll be convinced if you see it.
 About 6 acres, good 4-rCom house, nice shade, dandy orchard chicken houses. Will put in all household furniture, chickens, buggy, etc, 70 first conner. Cost me close to $3500. Sell with 5000 cash for $2500. See my agent Dick Erdmans Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
 It q l..:.-
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14

AUCTION! SALE! AUCTION! At TaylOr's Auction House
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
AUCTION SALE

Thursday December 16th. Two and one-half miles south of Phoenix on Center street and one and one-half miles west from Irvine corner on the Lambeye road, commencing at 1:30 sharp. I will sell at auction: 50 Head Cattle.
 10 head cows. Holstein and Durham; E head Holstein heifers, Is to "A months old; 12 head heifer calves, 2 to months old; high grade Holstein bulls 10 to F months old; 2year- old high grade Durham bull 30 Head Hogs:
 25 Duroc gilts and sows; ? Duroc Jersey boars, 1 Poland China boar. Terms of Sale, Cash.
 c. O. McMURTRY
 Auctioneer & Manager If
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
Lost and Found

IOST-Eastern Star Fin, Thursday evening. Call Ford Hotel. blk
 LOST-Cameo ring, either on North Eth St. or Mcdowell Road. Please re- turn to 325 North 7th St. Reward bI
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
For Sale-Real Estate

STOCKMANS OPPORTUNITY-16 acre ranch, 20 miles from Phoenix, ad- iacent to good range. Good fences, nice house, fruit trees : miles to rail road. Box 2166 Republican bm
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
=REPUBLICAN WANT ADS POINT THE WAY
Wanted-Help, Male

BOY WANTED at Ullmans Delica- tessen. bl
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
AUCTION SALES

AM NOW in a position to give spe- cial attention to stock and ranch auc- tions and solicit your sales. Satis- faction guaranteed or no charge made.
 B. w. GETSINGER 16 E. Adams; Phone 1886. If
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
Cnmmencing nt- N:3O Sharn


 Ariz.. II miles west of the fair grounds, on the Christy road; Il miles south west of Glendale.
 Commencing at~9:30 Sharp
 Having decided to dispose of our dairy herd, we will sell at public auc- ton on the above date and place the following stock: 300 head stock, con- sisting of 100 head dairy cows, 80 head giving large quantities of rich milk now, 20 head coming fresh soon, mostly all Holsteins, ages 2 to f years old; 25 head 2-year- Holstein heifers, fresh soon; 60 head yearling Holstein heif- CTS. all nicely marked; 40 head Hol- stein heifers 6 to 12 months old; 25 heifer calves; 15 head horses and colts; 1 pair horses, 1 pair mares, 10 head colts and yearlings. Farming inn plements; farm wagons, disc, gang blow, harness, moving machines, rakes, cream separator, milk cans and other articles too numerous to men ton. The above dairy stock is second to none in the Salt River valley. and parties in the market for dairy stock do not fail to attend this sale. Free harbecued lunch at noon. Terms of sale, cash.
 ADA LEE SPRINGER, Manager
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
Auctioneer & Manage
AUCTION SALE

131A miles northwest of Phoenix, Ariz.. II miles west of the fair grounds, on the Christy road; II miles south west of Glendale.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
For Sale Miscellaneous

FOR SALE Edison Cylinder, $200.00 phOnograph with 100 5Oct rec ords cost $250.OO, now good as new Price $125.0O. Sec it at 520 F. Culver St. blk
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14
Wanted Help, Female

WANTED-An experienced cook at The Phoenix SanitOrium bm
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14

Commencing at 1;30, l will sell at auction : rooms of high grade furni TIlTp
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14

FOR RENT-$30-Firs class resi- . dence, close to business center; 235 w. Monroe; six rooms. bath, closets large screen sleeping room; two front entrances; can sublet. bk
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14

JOSEPH F. LOBIT, owner C. o. McMURTRY, Auctioneer bl
Arizona republican., 1915-12-14

kt. each. worth s45OO0, will sacrifice for $30000. Box 2149. blk
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-07

moro than routine mention. He saun.
tered into tho "back room" whore
checkers and pinochio were In prog
ress. watched Patrolman Hcgurty, ono
of his best pine lines" trlumphantIy
tako another cops last king.
Then he wandered back TO tho ONCE
arriving Mt tho desk almost stimuli
'areousiy with man who had On.
tcrcd unattended by bluccoat.
| Tho stranger looked like n man
down on his luck. and yet no didn't.
His clothes were plain. even shabby.
but they wcro not frayed nor were
they dirty. His linen was clean. Ms
hands wero rough and large, u sure
sign of work. And his face was strong.
clehr cut and deeply lined. with eyes
that looked out unafrald.
Can you tell mo-" he asked tho
Sergeant. In n tone in which there wa,
no apprehension. whats become Of
tho Municipal Lodging House. II used
TO DO on Oliver street. I remember
some eight years ago. And / want TO
know II old Pop Ransom Is still in
charge"
The Sergeant looked Mt him koonly
before replying. lie was about 10 ASH
You used to flop there then, hun p"
but something in the mans direct, un.
wavcring gnzc deferred him. "Thoy.yo
moved around on Stoughton street"
he said instead. And Pops still on tho
Id Then. in q disarmingly. friendly
tone. "a friend OF yours?"
YES" replied the stranger PROMPT
ly. and without the culver of an eye-
lash. "Yes-the best friend / over
had. Whereabouts on Stoughton
strcet?"
I'm going around there now"
Proctor spoke up. And I'll BIO glad
TO show you. Pops friend of mine.
too"
Somehow. he scnsed n story.
THANK you." said tho man. "I,il ap-
preciato II very much. " you're sure
1t won't Inconvenience you. My name
is Bertram Kent"
As they left tho building and turned
In tho direction OF the Lodging House
Proctor ventured n question. Pops
a great old fellow. isn't he? Known
him long?"
"A little over eight years-though
l haven't seen him for eight" was the
somewhat cryptic reply.
They walked along In silence for a
while.
He's still doing business at thu
same old stand-in tho samo old way"
suggested Proctor presently. "Tho
buns still call him Pop and cat his
soup whilo they pretend TO use his
soap and swallow his salvation" And
Proctor laughed invitingly.
For moment Kent made no com.
ment. Then he said tenscly, Hes tho
salt Of the enrth!" And nfter a slight
pause no added. Maybe some of them
swallow little of the salvation with
their soup"
Proctor hastcned to take UP his
cudgcl. so no thinks. too. But 1
can't SEQ it. oncc bum. always
bum. Is my theory. And n man'll
sit through a prayer meeting or an
experience service on any cold night
TO get bed and something to cat aft
erwards. It's Just matter Of psychol-
ogy. you know. Once n man loses his
grip and ands out that he's not going
to be allowed to starve he-well, why
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him.
"Don't-don't you remember mo,
Pop?" asked Kent. his voice tremb-
ling.
Ransom looked at him long and
scarchingly. "Your-your face is kind
OF familiar" answered the honest old
man. but 1 can't place it-and 1
haven't the slightest idea of your
name"
Kent" said that Individual.
Pop seemed TO grope back-back-
back in the archives of his memory,
reaching out for light.
"A little over eight years ago." Kent
prompted. a whimsical smile on his
face. "one Christmas Eve-soused to
the gllls-and bent on suicide"
Suddenly the old mans face became
alive with JOY. "Kent-B. Kent-as /
iivc-B. Kent" he cried.
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represented in the bouts. and tho
matches were refereed by the officers.
Tho men had their favoritcs. and
there was much sood-natured guying
when company's man was knocked
out. While all this was going on tho
band played lively airs and the men
forgot. ut least for the time. that n
state of war existed.
In Belgium, whore the German
Landstrum are on duty. their head
quarters were dressed with Christmas
greens, both inside and out. even the
iron railing outside the building be-
Ing wrcathed In ropes of laurel and
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thought II might DO well to let him
hear MY mean our story. Iwonder
what he thinks now?"
Proctor had the grace TO look i'm
pressed But instantly his combatiyo
spirit asserted itself. IL think it's
fine!" he said. and I want to tell
you. Mr.. Kent. that you haven't yet
got all you deserve. But can't
change my opinion. One comeback
does not prove that even one out OF
thousand buns can turn the trick.
You're the exception. man, You're the
one man in thousand"
Pop shook his head and started to
speak. but Kent laid OBTAINING hand
on his shoulder.
You're mistaken. young fellow,
you're Mistaken" no said. ..rhis
very thing Is happening all around Us
every day in the year. only We hear
OF only few cases. Of course. But
moro than that. once one of US does
come back he works to pass on the
good word to others. He's watching
always for a chance to give a hand
to somebody who needs It. It's sort
of an endless chain. Now, I can give
you q case in point"
Kent resumed his seat and accepted
the cigar which Pop proffered.
During tho first year was manaK.
ing the plantation" he went on, 81 went
into the town-two hundred miles
away-to Strengthen out some shipping
mix-up. And down at the waterfront
ran into q young man from the States.
knew he was an American the min
ute saw him. He was in a bad way,
what with booze and the harsh treat.
ment he had received as a stowaway
from New York on one of tho fruit
steamers. And he was crazy to jump
in tho bay.
well. got him into coffee house.
and presently he began to listen to
me. He had whole lot better edu-
cation that ever dreamed of having
and wasn't kicked out of college
until my second year. at that But
he was weak. The long and short of
1t was that took him homo with me.
And just as my employer had helped
mo fight, so helped him. He won,
too.
Now, he's my assistant and while
I'm up hero he's running the whole
works. You couldn't make him take
drink at the point of a gun. He's
got pretty healthy sum saved UP.
and next year he's coming back to tho
States for good and let his parents
know that he's still alive. But more
than that, he's genius Why he
writes stories for the magazines-nnd
you'll find his first story in the jan
uary issue of Nobody's Magazine. His
names Vernon Proctor. SO look for"
Proctor sprang to his feet, sending
his chair crashing against tho wall.
Vernon Proctor!" he cried. did you
say Vernon ProctorI"
Kent stared at him in amazement.
Then, recovering, no nodded affirma-
lively. You don't moan that you
know him, do your" he asked eagerly.
Hes tall and thin and has the light
est hair l ever saw on any man In
my life. He's told me. by the way.
that this is his homo town.
Proctor reached out his hand.
why" he gaspcd. why. old man.
he's my brother"
Proctor had his Christmas storyl
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trimming n Christmas tree with the
thermometer below zero is uncom-
Portable 10 say the least, yet with tho
Germans It was such u labor of love
that they willingly endured the cold.
Everywhere the Gcymuns had their
Prince sent his men pipes and to-
bacco and there were special rations.
Behind the trenches the men danced
and sang. Extra platforms were bull.
for tho musicians and wherever n
band could be found there was an
afternoon concert. Boxing matches
were arranged. each company being
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work ut job that. anyway. just about
pays his living expenses when he can
get them without working and can
pick up enough for booze and tobacco
by pan-handling? I've seen lot OF
good mcn-newspapcr chnps-go that
route. md they never como back!"
Kent started to speak. but evidently
changed his mind. for just then they
had arrived ut tho destination.
Through the glass in the door they
could SEQ old Pop Ransom bent over
his desk. his hair silver white in the
glow from tho swinging light above
him.
They entered.
Pop glanced up rs they approached
and nodded to Proctor. then looked
inqulrlnEly at Kent. Good evening""
he said pleasantly. but in n tone that
plainly indicated he did not recognize
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"Yes," And there was strange
mixture Of enthusiasm and prido and
gratitude in his tone. "only now it's
Bertram Kent. right out and without
any hesitation. Pop. I've been plan
ming this meeting for five solid years."
BY this time their hands were
clasped and old Pop had one arm over
Kents shoulder in affectionate en-
brace.
"ono Of my boys. one of my boys,"
he exclaimed joyfully. despite the tears
in his tine old eyes, and looking at
Proctor. Hes como back 10 SEQ mo
after all these years. My. my''-and
he SMILED hastily and without shame
there l am forgetting all my man.
ners. Sit down old man and let's talk
it over. You're sight for sore eyes!
And how Is everything with you. my
boy?" He reached out n trembling
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-12-07
BY Edward RIddIc Pndrctt.

II" ELL, what d'you know. Pop?'
Old man Ransom-better
N known MS Pop" Supcrin-
w tendcnt of tho Municipal
Lodging House. didn't even look UP
from his work but returned tho saiu-
tation-for such 1t was. coming from
stereotypcd reply. "oh. nothing
much" And then he added. after "a
moment. "Excep, that this is Christ
man Eve and"-hc smiled sndly--"we
haven't quite us much Christmas
around here MS / hoped to. Sit down.
Proctor: I'll be with you In mo-
ment."
Proctor. tho visitor. sauntered
across tho room and took tho chair
indicated, sliding down onto the small
of his back. leisurely crossing his legs
and reaching for the inevitable Gig
arctic.
Ransom-kindly. gentle. benevolent
old Ransom-had been with tho Mu-
nicipal Lodging House for over fifteen
years. And he still believed in the
fiotsam and jctsam that camo and
went each night. To him they were
his boys" down on their luck. lit
tic worthless. even little wicked.
but still human beings with spark
of the Divine in their hearts that
needed only to be famed ut the right
moment and in the right way to put
them on their feet facing the world
with confidence and wringing from 1t
by fair means the living 1t owed them.
In one point. nj least. the old man
was adamnnt. No subterfugc. nor
pleading nor profane refusal could
bulge him. Tho would-bo guest"
had either TO yield or get out. And
that point was his firm insistence that
NIL who tarried under his roof live up
to his motto of Soup. Soap and Sal.
vation." Many were strong for the
soup. but Indifferent to the soap and
salvation: yet they must take all three
or nothing.
Presently he turned from his small.
cheap desk. showed off in one corner
of the main room beneath swinging
electric light under which his hair
shonc white us snow. and faced Proc
tor.
We'll. my boy. what can 1 do for
you?" he said in kindly tone. al
haven't seen you for quito a while"
Nope" the Star man replied.
sprawling Mt greater ease in his chair
and exhaling cloud OF smoke ceiling
ward. Things have been breaking
over at Headquarters and Two been
on the jump. I've come tonight to get
some Christmas dope from you. I'm
to come across with an UNDERWORLD
one as tho city editor calls 1t. and I'm
UP against 1t. Can you help mo out?
'I'll try" said Ransom. Como
back in about an hour and perhaps
I'll have something for you. But
must finish this statement first
Proctor untanSled his knees and
got TO his feet. AT the door he paused.
turned and called back. Merry Christ
mas, Pop!" Then. as though half
ashamed of the little bit OF emotion
he had displayed. he banged the door
after him and set out for Police Head
quarters.
There. he first learned from tho Ser
geant on the desk that nothing had
broke" during his absence worth
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hand toward Kents knoe and patted
1t. YOU'RE looking fine" Then no
glanced at Proctor. with pride and
triumph.
81 guess you two old-friends-
would rather talk It over without me. !"
said that worthy quickly. so III"
mol" said Kent in decisive tonos.
That is. II you aren't busy. II was
much Interested in what you said as
we walked here. and 1 want to say j
fcw things to you. Sit down, please"
Proctor sat. for there WIS some
thing compelling about Kent. But he
was far from subdued. IL guess you
mean you got some of the salvation
along with your soup. eh?" he re-
marked In tone that Just pordered
on the sarcastic. And maybe you're
a millionaire by now. eh?"
For a second anger biazed up in
Rents eyes. but then 1t changed to a
tolerant, confident smile. Eyes, I
swallowed some of the salvation" he
said. enough. anyway. to cut out the
booze and get mo a job on 4 coast
wise freightcr. landed in Central
America. Why 1 went 1 don't know,
except that l wanted to get where
nobody knew me. and begin all over
again."
II batted around for a while and
finally ran into an Englishman who
owned big banana plantation, and he
gave me Job. Also. he helped me
fight the booze-by not giving 1t 10
me. II was hell sometimes. Well, /
got on my feet Then he made mo
boss OF one of his gangs. was max.
Ing pretty fair wages. too: and saved
them. for the simple reason that there
was nothing to spend them on.
After three years his manager left
for better job In the Argentine. and
the Englishman gave me his place.
One year ago. when the war came on,
he returned to England to Join his
regiment-leaving me to run the
whole plantation. But he also let me
buy small interest in the place with
the money I'D saved. He said 1t would
make mo better manager to feel
that part OF 1t belonged to me. ]
guess he's right. too,
Proctor shifted his weight and
lighted another cigarette. Old Pop
Ransom was leaning forward tensely,
the very soul Of him In his eyes.
Two months ago." Kent continued,
II found out that I'd have to come
back to the States on business. And
from that moment on" turning to
tho old man-"Ive been looking for
ward to this meeting with you. Pop.
No. I'm not rich: I'm not even we'll
to-do. I've simply got good salary
and fine prospects. for the business is
growing and there's money in IT. I've
fifty dollars for you to buy Christ
mas for tho boys here now, and had
to save 1t up. But I've longed always
to come back and clasp the hand that
lifted mo out of the gutter. And now
I'm here. Pop,"
you see! You see!" tho old man
exclaimed to Proctor. his voice vibrant
with pride.
YES. was coming to that" said
Kent. "As your friend and / walked
here from Police Headquarters. we
had little talk about this business
of giving helping hand 10 tho down.
and-outer. He doesn't seem to think
there's anything in 1t. So. Pop. I
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in PARKWAY Poland are already COW
cred with pine branches in anticipa-
ton Of the coming festival. Last year
every shack along the entire German
battle line had its Christmas tree dec
grated with bits of paper and tin foil.
These trees were the pride Of the
soldiers and they spent hours in dec
Grating the little pines and setting
them up in some sheltered place
where they were protected from the
wind and snow. Last winter was
snowy one in the war zone and n NUM-
Der OF men were frozen to death n,
their posts. SO one can imagine that