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Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
LIBERTY LOAN Al MESA BOOSTED TO
 TUNE OF S35,30O

MESA Oct 23-A Liberty bond rally was held in the Mesa Opera house tonight, attended by about 125 persons. 0. $. Stapley, who was chair man of the meeting, read a report covering subscriptions from District No ly. which covers Mesa. Alma and Lehi He reported that 283 had sub scribed. representing S35,000, or an average to each subscriber of $125.65. He said that the committee had re- ported to him that the amount would be very much enlarged upon within the next four days.
 The opera house was appropriately decorated in the various national col orS of the allied nations. The decor ating was done by R. E. Steele and several assistants Patriotic songs were sung by Miss Johnson of the high school Prayer was offered by Rev. Francis Bloy and addresses were delivered by Rev. Ray Harker, Judge Henry D. Ross and Dan Millett.
 MT. Stapley was generously applaud od during his talk when he told of one of the subscriptions in the Mesa district. He said that Mesa boy, volunteer soldier, now stationed at Mare Island Navy yard. subscribed to Liberty bonds in the sum Of S150 but that he had sent the money to Mesa so that it could be included in the amount raised from this district.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
MILITARY TRAINING
 FUR M. J. H. SCHOOL

MESA, Oct. 24-From 3;l5 to 2:45 clock these days, the campus of Mesa Union High school presents a scene of inspiring. and orderly activity. One hundred boys are earnestly devoting themselves to the study of military drill under the able leadership of Dr. (Capt.) J. Bernard Nelson of this city. Dr. Nelson has had extensive military training and has generously donated 2 half hour out of each day to the teach ing of the boys. He is an earnest be- never Tn military training in the schools and has his own son in the New Mex ico Military Institute. The lads at the high school are made up into three companies according to height, and designated as companies A, B and c. Uniforms have been ordered and soon i the school will have splendid group or young men getting the basic knowl- edge necessary in the defense of their country.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Shop Almost Demolished

That there is anything left of tn, Micheal bar0er shop is wonder Sunday afternoon an Overland driver by MT. Leonard of Phoenix, NploWet through the shop. The trouble oc cured through the confusion of tn driver over the gears of the ma chine. The plate glass windows 1. -he front of the shop were broken int pieces and the door and window cas ings destroyed. Fortunately none O the occupants of the car were injured although all were badly frightened The building is owned by MT. A Pavell of this city and the gentleman who drove the car will have tn, 'ront rebuilt at once. Mr Michae thinks it possible to resume business the later part, of the week.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
More News From Tempe eoys

Close on the news of the arrival of Horace Griffen and his company of engineers, comes theE infOrma tion that Job Stewart also a Tempe boy, the son of Mrs. Charles Stewart, is in South Hampton, where the avia- ton corps of which he is a mem Der has been sent. His letter was written Sept. Is, and is very inter esting. He spoke as having some trip oVer' and said he wouldn't glv, anything for the experience now that he is there. Recent news from the Tempe boys in Camp Funston is to the effect that our boys are climbing right up and several are already or the road to advancement. Recent promotions have come to Will Bloys Will Turner and Lea Buck and we expect to hear that more are ad Vanced soon.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
AT THE CHAM MBER OF
 COM M ERCE

Inquiries from people who are in terested in . Phoenix as health or winter resort, come from Montana, Illinois, Massa chusettS, Minnesota, California, Ohio New York.
 General inquiries for information re- garding Salt River Valley lands from prospective farmers and from, llll- nois, Missouri, Alaska. New Mexico Texas, Indiana. W. Virginia. Arkansas. Oklahoma, Montana. Iowa, Kentucky, New York, Colorado, Florida, Minne- sota, California and Louisiana.
 The Phoenix chamber of commerce has received for the directory library the 1917-1S directory of Santa Bar bara, Calf.
 J. w. B. of California writes to know where he can obtain fifteen pounds of butter daily.
 T. L. K. of Morenci. wants to know what is the cost of putting up an acre of alfalfa hay for a season.
 An editor of Kansas City publi- cation asks what are the present and prospective business conditions in Ari- zona.
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Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
WOULD BURN OBSOLETE LAWS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire]

TOPEKA, Oct. 2.-Burning ex- isting laws and making an entirely new set in many states which are burdened with useless and obsolete statutes was recommended by Stuart F. Reed of West Virginia, president of the Association of American Secre- taries of State, in a speech before the annual convention here today. Dele gates to the convention were well comed by Governor Arthur Capper. The response was given by Albert P. Langtry of Boston. Officers will be elected tomorrow. Tonight delegates were given reception at the home of Governor and Mrs CapDer
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24

Missouri which he would like to trade for city business property.
 A H. H. of Texas asks about labor conditions and the opportunities for work.
 L. A w of Oklahoma is also anxious to obtain work in Arizona with view to buying small farm later. C. P. R. of Ohio. is a carpenter and wants to know what the opportunities are for obtaining work in Phoenix. H. E. S of Colorado is planning t. trip to Arizona by auto.
 Mrs. C.,K. P. of Elmira, N. T., has some property in the Salt River Val ley which she would like to sell. B. w F. of Arkansas asks about the law for incorporating a company in Arizona.
 J. M. of Colorado asks where the state university is located.
 R. w. B. of Ohio, is also carpen- ter who is seeking employment in Phoenix.
 W. J. D. of Illinois wants to ob- tain some of the potatoes grown in Yavapai county, which were shown at the International Soil Products EX- position.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Booze Taboo In Mesa

A young Mexican named Nerrue, a resident of the strictly prohibition fetropolis of the Southside, made a grevious mistake Sunday when he went to the town of Tempe and re- ceiving 9 suit case containing several bottles of whiskey brought the lot to Mesa He deposited the suit case on the sidewalk and Constable Pick ems got one whiff Verrue is in the Mesa jail
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Sells Larqe Ranch

George Scott Of this place has closed a deal for the Charles Bauer ranch lying southeast of Mesa and constituting one of the most desirable ranch properties in the valley. It IS in high state of cultivation and very choice piece of land. The ranch of over two hundred acres brought considerably more than S40,O0O. MT. Scott is a prominent sheep man. running large flocks in the northern part of the state.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
,ntercessicn Services

Rev. Frank Bloy of St Marks Epis- copal church announces that each Wednesday evening until the termina tion of the war, there will be Short Intercession service" to ask Gods blessing on our nation and for his pro- lection over our fighting men, thelI homes and loved ones. An invitation IS extended by those in charge to every one irrespective of church affitation. The service will begin at o'clock and last q half hour
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Home Again

MT. and Mrs. A. B. Knox have re- turned from Tyrone N. M, whither they went about three weeks ago to take a lucrative position offered MT. Knox. The high altitude some 7,600 feet proved detrimental to the wife. who is not very strong, and on basis of health first, coupled no doubt with a lingering sort of love for Mesa, tEey have returned to make their home here.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Into New Residence

Mir. and Mrs. Max Viault have moved into the splendid new residence which they have erected on the corner of Center and West First streets. The new home is one of the most magnifi- cent of the south side costing above 600 and complete to the smallest de- tail. Mrs. Viauit selected an entirely new and elegant assortment of furni- ture and household equipment to go into the house and with each rooms arrangement harmonizins beautifully with the interior co!orings, makes a home in which nothing of elegance or comfort has been overlooked. MT. Me Elray of Texas has purchased the Viault residence on North Mcdonald street
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Red Cross Meeting Busy

A number of women assembled yes terday afternoon at the Red Cross rooms and there was busy hum of sewing and the industrious clicking Of knitting needles. The Red Cross needs more sewing machines, there being only three on hand Any one having an idle machine will aid in patriotic work of supplying the needs of the soldiers if the machine is placed at the disposal of the local society for a while.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Card of Thanks

.We wish to take this method of expressing to the people of Mesa and vicinity, our heartfelt thanks for the many tender expressions of sympathy both> spoken and otherwise manifest ed, on the occasion of our great be- reavement in the loss of our loved
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Attend ScottsdaIe concert

Nearly everyone in town who coulc in any way get to Scottsdale. Sunda. vas there to pay their respects t, our vice president and his wife The sacred concert given and the address by Mir Marshall were great ly enjoyed by all who were priveleget Jo hear them.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Maccabees Ghost Party

The Ladies of the Maccabees have arranged a Halloween ghost party for Thursday night of this week. Each member may bring one guest in addi- ton to the husband. It is desired tnat those coming array themselves in ap- propriate ghost costume and place themselves in a spooky frame of mind, for spooks are guaranteed to be on the program for the evening"
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Addition to Bank Force

Mir, Fred Bateman and family have arrived in Mesa and are domiciled in | the Charles Lesueur residence on Vest Main street MT. Bateman is employed
 with the Mesa City bank. He has had IS years experience in banking circles a portion of which time he was bank examiner in Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Congregational Women

This afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Congregational church, Prof. J. R. Murdock will give an address on the Balkan states. A cordial invitatiol to attend is extended by those iI' charge to all who are interested ii the study of missions.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Back From Utah

Joseph H. Rogers has returned from visit to Utah. Mrs. Rogers and the children will remain for the winter at Provo where the children will attend the Brigham Young uni versity. MT Rogers got home just in time to join Frank J. and Hiram Davis on a bear hunt in the country south of Tucson. They left yester- day.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Garage Burns

About 30 minutes after William Menhennet of the Majestic theater had driven his ear out of the garage at his residence, the garage burned 60 the ground The fire is supposed to have been started by children who were playing near. Menhennet had first gone without his car but his wife phoned him to come home and drive her to town, which he did and since has been congratulating himself on being such an obhging Ger obe- dienD husband
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Buys Lots,

Sam J. Carter. local representative for the A. E. Shaw Cotton Co.,, 0: Boston, recently purchaseds two tot in the Goldman addition through the R. A. Windes agency. Last sprins MT. Carter invested in some ranch property near Tempe which all goes to show his faith in the future of ,he ,OWn
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Basement Flooded, Stock Damaqsd

Easement Flooded, Stock Damaged
 The basement of the Lesueur Spills bury store was flooded on Monday night by water from an irrigation ditch and yesterday morning nearly six feet of water had engulfed the reserve stock of shoes which were estimated to be well above S7000 in value When the basement door was opened cases of shoes were seen floating> on the water while others were held down by their own weight Pumping was started as soon as pumps could be rigged up but it was well long into the evening before employees could begin the work of rescue.
 The flooding was caused by the fact that a sewer leading from the store buildings adjoining the Lesueur cellar, was but a short distance below the bottom of the irrigation ditch which flows in a shallow channel down Me Donald street. In some way the soli i above the sewer pipe became loosened and 1isloged, allowing the waters to ] follow the loose soil surrounding the pipe and make their way into the eel lar. It is impossible at this time to i estimate the full extent of the damage l but it will run well into the thousands There is also some discussion as to the 1 responsibility for the damage wrought
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Rebecca Assembly

This evening the local Rebecca lodge will entertain the treasurer ( the Rebecca Assembly at a special meeting. Members are urged to at tend and also requested to bring pieces of old muslin suitable for maxim; handkerchiefs for the Red Cross.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Modest Victors

Mesa basket ball players of both the grammar and high schools are alto gether too modest to get along
 this old world where the loud footing of ones own horn is the regular way of attracting notice. On Friday or last week both teams went down to Gilbert and outplayed the Gilbert school to the tune of 26 to for the freshmen, and 27 to for the Mesa high, and news of the victory has just come to notice. The visitors, how ever believe that on the showing made by Gilbert, the teams of that enterprising village will be heard from later in the season.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Mesa Land Sale

so acres just two miles east and one mile south of Mesa. This is some of the best land in the valley
 for cotton Only s1S5 an acre. This is the old John Telford place; $6000 cash and the rest now and then. 40 acres, $50 an acre; $500 cash and the rest $1250 a year. This is all in alfalfa. Is three miles south of Mesa.
 40 acres miles northeast; only S135.0O an acre, on very easy terms. This is good cotton land. 20 acres miles west; only s135 an acre; s75O cash and the rest on liberal terms. 62 acres of fine alfalfa miles south of Mesa. st25.O0 an acre, on terms.
 20-40-6O or so acres two miles northeast of Mesa; part or all; good land in good shape; terms. 30 acres two miles north of Mesa, ! sl25.00 an acre. This is good land on easy terms. v acres only one mile east of town on a corner, for $200 an acre, on terms. 10 acres joins town on south: Macdonald street runs through center: will make 52 lots; will sell for s50000 an acre: terms. acres. ono and one-half miles east of Mesa, one thousand dollars, two hundred fifty dollars cash, two hundred fifty dollars January first. Balance three years from date, S% interest
 10 acres, four miles northeast of Mesa, upon the mesa. One thousand dollars, two hundred fifty dollars
 cash, balance one hundred fifty | year
 I so acres. two miles east Two hum | dred dollars an acre, six thousand dollars cash. balance on long time. 76 acres; 25 of it in good maize;
 balance dry land; all for s4O0O:
 maize guaranteed to be worth
 5000; terms $500 cash and the rest
 on very long time.
 21 acres of dry land, $500; s100
 cash and the rest sle.OO month;
 right on canal w. R. Stewart l MESA
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24

The secretary of the civic department announces that the civic department of the Woman's club will meet at the Guild hall Friday afternoon at o'clock. A very interesting program has been prepared on a topic of vital importance to the community and no one can well afford to miss hearing these able speakers.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Off To Front


 Tie following letter has been re- ceived from James Wallace recent volunteer in the United States navy, by his parents, MT. and Hrs David Wallace. The letter is dated Mare island, San Francisco. Dates and names are left blank. T got orders today to leave for the East coast-and it sure does sound good. We are gG ing on two of the best battle ships of the navy, the and -, both first class battleships and burn oil We go aboard ship at Don't write to me any more until yod have my new address because they wont forward my mail for a couple of months, and I'll send you my new address as soon as I have it. ,Te go by train across the continent. am glad l an going because I'll be on good ship and get to see Flu rope and lots of excitement. Once I get to the east coast they cant send me to China, that sounds good to me"
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
New Conner Buys Land

Geo J. Ashbaugh of Colorado, af- CT looking over the valley, has pur hased through the ". R. Stewart agency 20 acres of land west of town, thee property of Mrs. Harriett Stew art.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Meetinu Started

The Baptist church began an evan gelistic meeting under the leadership of Rev. Bledsie and Singer Hinderm Sunday. Record crowds were in at tendance at both the morning an{ evening services Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Hunters Home

C. S. Dingle and NJ. L. Gibbons both of Everybody's Drug. store, and the latter proprietor of the Gibbons Cn- dertaking parlors have returned from a vacation and hunting trip of several weeks spent in the mountains 70 miles from Humboldt
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
L, R. White Home

L. R. White Mesa resident, who left for Wisconsin a month ago on a visit to relatives, has returned. It was getting quite cold in the north country when Mir. White star ted for home.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
C. A. Paterson Here

C. A. Peterson of Long Beach ar rived in Mesa yesterday following an extended trip through the east and Canada. Mr. Peterson has large land holdings near Mesa.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Road Overseer

A committee from Tempe went to Phoenix Monday to ask the board O supervisors to appoint J. E. McClain T prominent rancher of this place as road overseer, to succeed the late w. T. Cummings who held the office for many years.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
To Locate Here

J. P. Conger, who comes from Texas has rented-the Glynn house on Me. Allister avenue and will make Tempe his future home
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Goes Home

Mrs. Will .Drollinger who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs (. 0. Austin, left tor her home il Clifton Sunday night.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24

one. Ottille. In the midst of sorrN suen as is our to bear. the loving kindness of friends has fallen as gentle soothing balm.
 M. c. Phelps, (husband)
 LaPrele Maeser, (neice) --
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24

FOR SALE-Re- cleaned seed wheat Tempe Milling Co.-Adv. u
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24

that the day for the big drive was soon to follow
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
Meeting civic Department

ut the parties most concerned are not present expressing themselves. -
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24
AMERICAN SAILING VESSEL IS VICTIM OF THE WOLF

This unusual photograph shows an American sailing vessel afre at sea, after a tilt with a German U-boat. The vessel was carrying cargo of oil to one of our allies, when she ran afoul of the sea pirate. Shells from the submersible set her afre and she sank beneath the waves. a roaring cauldron of flames.
Arizona republican., 1917-10-24

c. A. s. of Iowa. has some land in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
Greek Relief Ship
Verdun Torpedoed,
In Mediterranean
Bound for u. s. to Get Grain
for Starving People-Lost
U-Boat Sank 9 Ships

London, March 3.-A Reuter- dis
patch reports the sinking Of the French
steamship Verdun, a vessel of 2,769
tons gross, which until her recent
transfer of registry was the Greek
steamship Proconnissos.
The vessel had been requisitioned by
the Greek government to sail for the
United States for 5000 tons Of grain
for the relief of the starving popula-
ton of Old Greece 1t is presumed
that she was torpedoed in the Mediter-
ranean.
An intercepted wireless from Berlin
chronicles the exploits of a German
submarine recently sunk near Hammer
fest The Overseas News Agency
quotes a Christiania dispatch in the
"Neue Zuricher Zeitung," which credits
thSundersea boat with the destruction
Of nine armed Russian steamers before
she herself foundered on the Norwegian
coast. II is said that the Russian YES
sells were purchased in South America.
A semi official statement given out
here to-day matches the German
prophecy that 100000 tons of the
worlds tonnage would be sunk by
U-boats in February with the actual
figures. In round numbers. 100000 tons
is the total of tonnage lost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
"Baby" Submarine Halted
Dutch Freight Steamer
Boomberg Reports Hold-OP
Near Scilly Islands

A baby" submarine so the master
Of the Dutch freighter Boomberg de-
scribes her-rose suddenly TO the sur
face Of the sea on January 81 about
forty-five miles southeast Of the Scilly
Islands and halted the Boomberg, which
arrived here yesterday from Penarth'
Wales. via Las Palmas.
The Boomberg had a cargo of coal Tor
Iae Palmas. The small submersible
apneared some two hundred yards OIL
the port bow and promptly put two
ebots across the Boomberg's bow. she
apparently had no snail boat and sig
nailed that a lifeboat be sent to her
with the ships papers.
The skipper sent his first officer and
after examining the papers, the German
commander handed them back, saying:
"It's GOOD for you that we picked you
ND to-day. Don't come around these
waters again or we will sink you If we
see YOU"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
No War MoUe Without
Consulting Congress,
Wilson Tells Senators
by The Associated Press J

Washington. March 3.-President
Wilson has no intention of taking ac-
tion that would bring war with Ger
many unless Congress is summoned in
extra session. This was communicated
10 Senate leaders to-day by represen-
tativcs of the President, who takes the
position that if no extraordinary crisis
arises il will not be necessary 10 call
an extra session before late in the
spring, and then only 10 pass any ap-
preparation bills which may fail at the
present session.
The President to-day continued ef-
forts 70 persuade Republican Senator'S
20 assist in the passage Of needed ap-
preparation bills during the present
session. These Senators were told by
representatives of the President that
their argument that Congress should
remain in session because of the Ger
man situation, was not logical because
he naturally would take no action lead
ing 20 a declaration OF war without the
cooperation of Congress. The Presi-
dent was represented as feeling deeply
TIE implication back of the effort 20
force an extra session. He desires the
important appropriation bills passed
at this session so that If an extra ses-
sion is forced by the German situation
Congress could begin work immediate
ly on emergency measures.
II became known that the President
will seek an opportunity in the near
future to make his position clear. His
representatives a the capitol were told
early to-day that some Republican SEN
stors were insisting on blocking the
appropriation measures in order to
force an extra session.