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Williams news., 1916-09-21
PERSONAL & LOCAL

Inc ReDeccaS installed tnelr new officers Tuesday night. r A baby boy was born to MT. and Mrs. w. c. Rittenhouse last Saturday night. :-~...-
 MT. Ralph Johnson left for Phoenix last Monday to enter the high school of that city.
 Mrs. X. F. Johnson and son Herbert and Mrs. Juhl motored to Flag last Saturday afternoon.
 If you have property to sell, list it with the Williams Realty Co.,, first door south of News of flee.
 A spring wagon,a a first class auto top and 2 wagon tongues for sale, right.
 Bobby Burns
 Miss Edna Buggeln went to Oatman with MT. Geo. Rabbit and party, last Sunday. She will visit in Oatman for few days.
 MT. Ebert Robinson left for Los Angeles last Sunday where he will again attend the Harvard military school. % Lost: A small fountain pen, some where between Post Office and School House. Finder please re- turn to News office and receive reward. adv. If.
 MT. Chester Smith and wife of Winslow were in Williams Tues day morning. They were on their way to the Grand Canyon, motor ing up from their home.
 The records of the Williams po- lice court show that police judge Sine has on an average one case of drunkenness each day to deal with.
 The Santa Fe freight office and storage building has been placed on a concrete foundation ct the new location and the nov ing outfit is engaged this week in moving the other office build ing across the tracks.
 Miss. Myrtle Juhl. billing clerk for Rabbits, left last Saturday. for Los Angeles on a two we eks vaca- tion trip. Miss Juhl will visit with MT. and Mrs. J. Brophy, who formerly lived in Williams. ..
 Mrs. M.C.Smith and three children, Eugene, Cecil and Az nes started last Friday night for Phoenix where they will reside during the school year. The children will be enrolled in the Phoenix schools.
 A telegram from Mrs. w. A. Smith at Phoenix last Thursday informed her husband that the operation on their daugater, Mrs. Mildred Pike, had been success fully performed and that she was resting nicely.
 Miss L.Johnson of Loma Lin da, Gala. was in Town Tuesday soliciting for hospital to be built by the Seventh Day Adventists at Los Angeles. The hospital will be open to all.
 MT Ray. Finney and wife re- turned Monday from Los Angel es where they spent their honey moon. They will reside in Win slow where Ray has a job with the Santa Fe.
 MT. Hugh McCulloch, known to many Williams people, arrived from the Rio Grande country early this week. MT. McCullock reports all quiet along the Rio Grande. There is a fine stock country on both sides of the rlv- CT but not much stock to eat the abundance of of range grass. The mesquite bean crop which plays a considerable part Tn feed inc. range cattle in that country
Williams news., 1916-09-21
SAW TIE MOON RISE,
 FROM BIC SISTER"

Williams led by MT. R. E. Fort ney of the Forest Service went upon very interesting and romantic expedition last Friday night for the double purpose of seeing the moon rise from the top of Big Sister" and visiting the old crater in the side of the mountain.
 The party, gotten up to honor the teachers of the Williams pub lie school, assembled at the Fray Marcos and started for the Three Sis sers at 500 o'clock, most of the members taking short cut but few taking the road with two autos to carry material for supper which the party intended to prepare and eat on the, noun tain side. Many mishaps were experienced in traversing the rough country. Too dark to see the country plainly, some fell in- to ditches or fell over rocks and all bore bruises or scraches when the trip had been completed as evidence that they had been roughing 1t in a very literal sense. On the way up, the party became disorganized and scattered and some wandered on the mountain cold and bare" until gathered in by the "shep- herds tender care,'' or by shouts loud and long and the cheerful glare of the campfire built by those fortunate enought to reach the crater without serious delay.
 There IS not perfect agree ment as to just when the moon rose last Friday night, but every one of the forty-fve claims to have seen it rise and that the sight was beautiful in the super lative. Thots of supper moved the party to leave the mountain top while yet thrilled by the moonlit prospect outspread. The glowing cam mofire and antici- pated savols soon to be in evil dence hastened weary footsteps and soon the party lad gathered around the fire in festive circle.
 Sandwiches and coffee. salad, cold tongue, cake and dessert of candy refreshed the party and made them feel fit for exploring the crater. The trip down into the subterranean at near the witching hour of 12 and thru a hole leading directly downward, none too large to admit human body comfortably, would not ap- peal to all and it did not appeal to all of the party of 45. Most of them went down to the first landing and some went on down to the bottom of the cave. It was rather taking ones life in ' his hands to go down the rickety ladder which robbers are suppos- ed to have constructed a long time ago and which lacks both rungs and strength. The few who went down claim to have been well paid for the adventure.
 Moonrise and the crater. the particular objects of the expedi- tion, having received proper at tention, the homeward trip was begun, the start being made about 12 o'clock.
 The route home took the party by way of the cemetery. The home of the dead was entered and the party tarried therein and members told narrowing tales of ghosts and 'hants" until ,sub- consciously the impressionable felt the presence of the mythical entities whish do stalk during midnight hours.
 Sometime on the trip there must have been some political discussion. Very little could the chroniclar learn about it, but in quite a mysterious manner he
Williams news., 1916-09-21

I have a nice assortment of the latest styles in Ladies, Misses and ChildIens sport and trimmed hats, at reasonable prices. Also ma terials and trimmings to make and trim hats to order. 1 invite you to call and inspect any time. Will not have special opening day.
 Mrs. Harry Dial.
 For quick reliable transfer ser vice by auto truck see or phone w. J, Parker. Phone No. 43. tf~ Mothers Meet With Mrs. Gold
 The Mothers Department of the M. E. Sunday School held it's monthly meeting at the home of Mrs., F. M. Gold, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 20th. Mrs. Rollin Thompson. read a very instructive paper on "Motion Pictures and the Child Mind" Some time was also spent in discussing Schooli Problems. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs, Owens, Oct. 18th.
Williams news., 1916-09-21
Mothers Meet With Mrs. Gold

We have an elegant 6 room bungalow in Williams to sell.
 Williams Realty Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

nor soiled in the least and the toys are some that the boys have out grown but more expensive than my children could hope to have. We all joined in a real New Years letter of thanks and they know we can afford that.'
 Aunt Nellie sent me a new hat and sent her a box of Christmas green; Cousin Addie sent several expensive girts and I sent set of pictures of the works she loves on the farm. The reason they do not send you a Christ mas box is because you return gifts that they do not need and that they know you cannot afford, and they feel that they have robbed instead of helped you. Tt is more blessed to give than to receive" and I enjoy the receiving and let them have the bless iug. Try it next year."
 ETTA BARBER
 I've are glad to hear again from Etta Barber. The Editor has always classed her among his best writers, and he knows there has been no in- tention on the part of any Sisters to neglect her. He believes her practi- cal suggestions have really been miss ed by all-Social Corner Editor.l
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
GREETINGS FROM DOM PEDRO.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters:- am not feeling very good to- day, so will write only a few lines. I want to thank all the Sisters who were So kind as to send me Christmas greet iEes; also to those who here express a wish that I might meet with Social Corner Club No. 1.
 Crimson Rambler: Your card re- ce:ved yesterday. Glad to hear from you
 Theoda: Your card received this morning. Many thanks. Also for the wish that I might come and enjoy some of the good times you are having at the meets; and I thank you for the prtviledge you have accorded me of becoming a member of Club No. 1.
 Biddy: Thanks for you kind wish for me to meet with you.
 Thanks for all your kind wishes, Aunty No. 1.
 Great Grandma: You will hear from me in the near future. I have lost your address. but will get out a search warrant and find 1t.
 thank the Editor for his statement in regards to the s. c. Clubs. That all the family were supposed to be in- clrded and welcomed at all times and plnces.
 A Happy New Year to all.
 DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

all a Merry Christmas, but ann in time for a Happy New Year, and may it be the best year yet.
 What full Corner we had last week. Every letter worth readingi In fact, I read them over again. Was more than pleased to see Slim Jim come ir Come again.
 In F1orinda I recognize an old-time friend, If I am not mistaken. lit- tie sentence gave me the clue. Did not spend the day with you, a long. long time ago, and feast on the most delicious raspberry shortcake I ever ate? Have not had any so good since. Am right?
 Sydney: Did you take J. E. T. to Aunty's picnic?
 Roxanna Vince: have the nut meats all ready to try your nut bread, That was fine you made. Enjoyed ev- cry minute at the club-well paid for tramping through the snow.
 Doubt, Tidy Addly, if I can meet with you. Should love to, but shall spend Christmas in my old home that comes too near after.
 Must get to work, as have written this before breakfast
 Happy New Year to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

before Christmas. and she told me of the misfortune she and Si had come to them. She was very cheerful, too. It is so nice to always have something left to be thankful for. Also Mandy told me that there were to be no husk- ing bees for Si. I did not think to ask her where the last husking was that Si attended. I know I could not have. been there or I might have had a peep at Si and found out why Mandy won't let him go any more. Poor thing!"
 Bo Peep: Are you the one with the extra buttons? It is the style to have a few extra buttons, so you are all right.
 Rumble Bee: Are you still in the land of the living2 If you are, come back into the Social Corner quick and say something.
 Crimson Rambler: You asked me to take drive and see you. Well, you just jump on a horse and come and see me, as am froze in for the win ter. l hope l may be able to have The Cornerites of Club No. with me some time when 1t is warmer weather.
 Eliza Jane: am very sorry for the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
WHEN MRS. COMFORT vlsITE
 SAMANTHA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: When Josiah cum in frum the Pust Offs 'tS.ther day he laid down a pack of lnaiL and I begun lookin' it over. Tfere wuz cards and cards and sum more cards rum the Social Corner gifts.
 Josiah sez, sez he, Samantha it seems to me you air gettin' ruther slack about writin' letters fur The Corner lately, considerin' all the att tel.tion that's paid you by the Sis ters.'
 After Josiah had taken his milk pail and gon out I sot thinkin' and won derin' why I hadn't got at it to rite And sez to myself, Samantha, you jest hain't had time.
 Then my mind went travelin' back to when the children wuz small. One afternoon I wuz budgin' around with my kitchen work not done when in kUm old Mrs. Unreasonable and she sez:
 "Why, Samantha, hain.t you got your kitchen work dun yet ?"
 Why, I have jest kum from a call at your neighbor Leaches' house, and if it wuz airly in the afternoon, Mrs. Leach wuz all slicked up and in the settin' room with her sewin'" The L e she's got three children, same as you have, but by the time her babies air five months old they air drinkin' all their milk out of cup, so there's no bottles to be washed and fused with. And everything frum one end to tother of her work has system to it. I tell you Samantha, if you would only hay sum system about your work you wouldn't be pokin' around in the kitchen at this time in the aft einoon- We'll I must be goin'. I'll stop in and cheer you up a little ev- cry time cum this way"
 I sot down in chair and began to mediate somethin' after this fashion. Samantha, you can't be more than a fourth or maybe a fifth rate house. keeper, when a voice spoke up:
 Good afternoon Samantha" and door. Why that disconsolate look on your usually smilin' face" sez she
 And told her how discouraged Mrs. U's talk had made me.
 Now jest see here," sez Miss Com fcrt. Mrs. U. only told half a story. gro be sure Mrs Leach has three children but her washin is put out, while you do yours. She buys all their clothes ready made, while you make yours. Their cream goes to the creamery. while you make butter, and SD forth and so on. To say nothin' of oT your havin an aged man to care for who can't be sent to bed when he gifts in mischief, as the children can l tell you Samantha, if Mrs. Leach had to work under the same conditions you do I'm afraid her system would gI. all tangled up!"6E Aa
 Miss Comforts visit left me feelin' sn cheered up that when Josiah came to supper I wuz singh: "Ffll Bright Hours with Labor" Just as though nctEin' had happened
 And it's about the same, now, that the children air grown up, unexpected duties air always bobbin' up to knock my system askew; but in the words of my English neighbor:
 Whats the 'hodd's as long as you're 'appy?"
 Seasons greetings to all.
 SAFANITyEJA
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
The Old Church Bell

The Old Church Bell. How often have listened To the chime of the old church bell, As 1t rang from the belfry tower In the church I loved so well. It called us to the morning service To come and worship there, And at evening shadows It bid us to the hour of prayer. Cheerily at the Christmas time The bell pealed forth OCT frosty air; We think of Him who once babe Lived here on earth without it's care. On Easter day-the Sabbath queen In springt times radiant dawn; The dear church bell chimed OCT again To remind us Of resurrection morn. On Children's day in rosy June When all the earth seems filled with
 power,
 We hear the gladstone sound once more From the belfry in the old church
 tower.
 But ah! it to1led on sad dark day, For Death within its midst was lain When a dear life had passed away, The bell pealed forth in solemn strain. The old church bell has served us well. Its voice was clear and free, And many it's toll through life to death And maybe it will toll for me.
 JENNIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:I am sending few things which will help in exigencies:-
 To freshen you your stale cake, dip it for moment in cold milk and then rebake it in an oven at low tempera- ture.
 If possible, comb your hair out and ler it hang down your back for few minutes each day. There is nothing air.
 When washing anything that is greasy I always use hot soda water, and find it very good, as the alkali turns the grease into soap, which will do its own cleaning.
 Here is a good way to freshen lem ons when they have become hard; Cover with boiling water and stand them aside to cool. They will then appear fresh and full of juice. They will not seem in the least diluted by any water absorbed.
 To clean pans that have scorched food a6hering to them, sprinkle dry baking soda in them and let them stand for awhile. They then can be quickly and readily cleaned.
 Try adding sprig of -spearmint to reas when cooking, and note the add ed flavor. Many women appreciate a thin slice of orange with their cup of hot tea, instead of the hackneyed lemon, while leaf of spearmint adds a Eote which others like in their tea, as well as the male sex do in their julcps.
 When vegetables or other foods be- come scorched, remove the kettle at once from the stove and put it into a pan of cold water. In quarter of an hour you will be surprised to find the suggestion of scorch almost if not entirely gone.
 Cut flowers that have been kept in a heated room can. be revived in the following manner: Plunge the stems into boiling water, and by the time the water is cold the flowers will have revived. Then cut the ends of the stems afresh and place in fresh cold water.
 HANNAH WHO
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

and have good times and do good deeds so we only have to keep right on as we are headed with increased energy, and our readers may be prompted to join in this humanizing and spiritualizing department as time rolls on.
 I regard Billie as one of our most talented writers, and when she Cor he) prepares lure for it seems to be Tor good purpose. I always enjoy Billie'S letters and stories, and her indignation is of such mild and non Initiative character that it affords a pleasing thrill hope Merry Andrew will join Billie in her courageous work and lend her magnetic pen to the work since Billie thinks she needs assist ance. May the New Year bless her with increased health and strength and may she be prompted to strike her blows oftener
 I find myself sympathizing with Merry Andrew, who is so annoyed by the gall and gaze of men. She likes lively fellows, as we witness by the se- lection of her pen-name. A woman who enjoys hiding behind a Merry An drew IS not man-hater-the thrill of masculinity has a charm for her and a protective atmosphere.
 It would be pleasant to grasp every writer of the Social Corner by the hand and extend to them the compli- ments of the season The coming year IS going to hold more joy than sorrow Tor some. and for others more sadness than pleasure. We know this because We know the way of the years and the vicissitudes of life; but whatever the year may hold for us. if we keep our ralth in Gods promises firm and our minds cheered by hope, we shall have confidence in the Pilot and have no fear concerning our destiny
 l hope the Social Corner will broad en and increase in membership and good works, and that it's good infiu- ences may prove to be sustaining force to every one of us. not only for the coming year, but in years to come.
 OLD SOL
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
APPRECIATION.

Dear Sisters of the Corner:-On the closing day of the year. think many of us are apt to look backward more than forward. However, would like to say few words regarding the sub- Sect of appreciation.
 We might take each letter of that word and define just the attitude that most people present themselves To begin with A-some are always" prompt and never omit to show their gratitude, for each and every kindness bestowed upon them; also. we might add, they are always prepared", or on the "alert" to respect" that which they receive" Eager" to return a favor, which may have come unsoHcit- ed. Courteous" in the manner of appreciation not without some sheer ety of pleasure, that they have been asE:sted or helped in some way.
 Many there are we find, who seem 11oinerent', do not care much less to acknowledge they have received a gift. or even a post card from a true friend.
 To be 'thoughtfur' in our acknowl- ecgment. should have much weight, ai1ni1 ana not to express thanks. when it oEce," is it necessary to respond "on one occasion" to our expectations, but let us not overlook" that ''once"
 Never" do we like to be forgotten, when we take time and thought, in doing a helpful deed to another. Do we not always feel much satisfaction that our efforts were appreciated, and reel much more willing to repeat over and over again our helpfulness.
 think with many of us, have the fault of negligence rather than our vile habit of ungratefulness; and as we are thinking of past days of 1915, ere of the most important questions we may ask ourselves is Have we ap- preciated, either by silent thought, a word, or a little deed, many tokens o1 somebody's love and labor towards us?"
 "A little word in kindness spoken,
 A motion, or tear,
 Has often healed the heart that's
 broken,
 And made a friend sincere" Lost opportunities we often regret; But look well to your future There are other chances due you yet
 JENNIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
NOT ALL THAT CLIPPERS IS GOLD

Dear Editor and Social Corner Writers: I have read The Corner page ever since it started and enjoy each issue better and better. I have been helped over many a tight place by reading the experiences of others.
 The recipes have never failed Ev- cry one tried proved good; and no wonder the brothers and sisters enjoy the outings with such good eatables oefore them, l don't doubt the tables groan and bend beneath their weight
 cannot tell whose letters I enjoy most; all are so good. Some are too amusing for anything. Many a laugh have enjoyed, and it drove out all the blues I felt creeping over me.
 Jennie's letters have been exceed her in regard to the front and back door. It may be all right for those who live in town, or only have a small Family, with each member careful to put up their own things and pick up and put away all scattered goods. I used to think it a disgrace for any one to let things go slack outside. and Judged the women folks thereby; but do so no longer. I know a pretty place, or what would be a pretty place if 1t wasn't for the front and back door, not many miles from New London. The wife works hard to keep It up. What can one pair of hands do outside when there are anywhere from four to six hands to fling things around, and the men of the household don't carer That wife has her home as tidy as one pair of hands can keep 1t, and tries what she can do out side, but it's no use. All is not gold that glitters. Jennie, even in the front yard; and surely not around by the back door.
 Merry Christmas to all and a Hap py New Year.
 HONOR RRnGHr
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
 RECEIVING.

Social Corner Editor:-Just once more join (if the Editor permits) in the game of Sisters in the Corner after a silence of eight months. As tee weeks rolled into months and there was no sign that even one sis- ter noticed my absence I decided that never again would force my unwel- come offering into that sacred space; but in response to the personal ap- peal of the one sister who has proved herself a true, helpful friend to the woman she has never seen I am tres passing once more.
 We talk and write of the true spirit or Christmas giving and now let us g.ve a thought to the true spirit of Christmas receiving.
 Mrs. D. and Mrs. c. are cousins, both mothers of several children and both in humble circumstances, but with 8 large circle of well-to-do friends and relatives. Mrs, G, cannot understand why Mrs. D. always has helpful Christmas presents and she orly small tokens.
 She was calling on her cousin after Christmas and said:
 don't understand why Arthur scnt you coat and Laura added furs ana he send me nothing; and Laura sent just handkerchiefs and books for the children. Your children have pre- sents from them all. The last box he sent me sent back New Years gifts for the whole family
 That is just the reason. I sent them what could afford Christmas. A box of homemade jelly and canned nuit, some native nuts and popcorn and q box o9 evergreen and scarlet berries. Arthur can well afford the coat which I need: no one will know that Laura has worn the furs which are much better than could buy. Georges ovsrcoat was Clifford,s best last yaaE Goo azaan tfIs winter); but