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The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
MANY NEW BOOKS BOUGHT . FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Fund continues to grow. While it has not yet reached the three hundred dollar mark, the Board still is optimistic enough to think it will eventually overtop it. Several little surprises were in store for the board this week and that is the reason they are hopeful. An order for over a hundred new books was sent this week, and every patron of the Library will rejoice when they arrive. Over thirty dollars was spent in juvenile books, so the youngsters will have feast of good things ere long. The Board made as fair selection as possible in the first order, touching on art, music, fiction, social problems, etc, hoping to find something for each taste, but remember if you find noth- ing in this order to suit you, they will try to make another one soon. Bear in mind, too, the Board was just a little fused by having so much cash on hand and tried hard not to spend it unwisely as the responsibility sat heavily upon each member.
 Look for an announcement for the arrival of the new books.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16

State of Arizona. County of Coconino, ss. l. M I. Powers. President of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief M l. POWERS, President Subscribed and sworn to before me this I4th day of March 1917 lsEAL R. A MORSE. Notary Public My commission expires Feb. 2, 1920. Correct attest: C.J. WALTERS
 B. B. BRANDON
 ,s.. Directors.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
BENNETT BUYS BEESON'S BUSINESS

One of the most important business deals of the week is that in which Frank Bennett, owner of the Jocky Stables, takes over the coal, wood and feed business from William Beeson. While Mir. Beeson has made an un- qualified success of the business he has built up during the past few years, he has concluded to dispose of it and give his attention to ranching.
 Frank Bennett needs no introduc- ton to the people nor any special boost as he is a booster himself and one that has always delivered the goods just as represented. He will make few inovations in the business and proceed to give the kind of ser vice to old patrons that will create new ones.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
EASTERN STAR OFFICIAL IS
 GUEST OF LOCAL CHAPTER

On Monday night at the Masonic hall, Mrs. Della Frier of Flagstaff, Arizona, worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, made her official visit to Border Chapter No. 15. During the meeting the degrees of the order were conferred on two candi- dates that the visitor might inspect the work done by the local chapter.
 Following the business session re- treatments were served, after which short talks were made by Mrs. Frier, Mrs. Fletcher Doan, past grand pa- tron of Arizona, Mrs. Mattie Bebee Ross of Fitchburg, Mass, grand re- presentative of the Arizona Grand Chapter to the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts, and by Mrs. Bertha Myers, who on behalf of Border Chap ter No. 15, presented to Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Della Frier a beautiful cut glass cream and sugar set.
 An interesting feature of the ban quet was the seating at one table of all past patrons and past matrons present, there being seventeen, five past patrons and twelve past matrons. Robert Leggate acted as toastmaster and the responses all teemed with fraternal spirit.-Douglas Interna- tional.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
Where Are They?

The man who had made a huge for tune was speaking a few words to a number of students at a business class. Of course, the main theme of his address was himself.
 "All my success in life, all my tre- mendous financial prestige" he said proudly, q owe to one thing alone pluck, pluck, pluck"
 He made ah impressive pause here but the effect was ruined by one of the students, who asked, impressively:
 "Yes, sir; but how are we to find the right people to pluck?"
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
CANNING SEASON HAS CAME

The canning season is upon us. While most house wives wait until the normal fruit season of August or September, as usual Flagstaff is ahead. Perhaps this is the reason we are forging to the front with such rapid strides. Yes, the canning has begun from all indications each house. wife is we'll supplied for every after noon this week-some members of the Woman's Club have been seen buying nice properly proportioned garbage can. In fact there promises to be some rivalry as to shapes and styles the same as in millinery but we trust everything will be settled amicably.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
INTERESTING EVENTS IN
 THE LOCAL SOCIAL WORLD
By MRS. FRANK W. NOBLE

ing of the new hat shop of the Misses Daniels and Greenlaw.
 The bright sunshine, the riot of gay colors, and bright blossoms spilled June sunshine right down into the midst of March.
 The ladies took advantage of the perfect day and enjoyed to the full the display of spring fashions in millinery. The serving of tea in the artistically furnished Oriental tea room, by the Japanese maids was a happy conclusion and the young ladies deserve great credit for their enter prise.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
TALKED TO TEACHERS

Miss Elizabeth Ryan of the Flag staff Normal school was at Alma and gave splendid talk to the teachers of the Alma schools. Professor Blome, president of the Flagstaff Nor nal, was to have spoken, but was de- tained, and Miss Ryan filled his ap- pointment. Professor Blome will speak later in the season.-Mesa Tri- bune.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
"CHILD'S WELFARE" SUBJECT
 DISCUSSED BY WOMAN'S CLUB

Last Saturday proved to be one of the most interesting sessions of the Flagstaff Woman's Club for the entire year.
 A goodly number responded to roll call and following the reading of the minutes, came the reports of the various committees. Each report was received with applause for it showed plainly that the members had gone about with the purpose of accomp- fishing things. The report of the Li- brary Board too was accepted for it showed an overfowing treasury which predicted great things in the future towards the advancement of the Li- brary.
 The Music department had had successful musicale since the last general meeting which had netted them a neat little sum.
 Home Economies had elected a new chairman, Mrs. c. c. Harvey and along all lines this department re- ported enthusiasm. .- Interesting accounts of Williams work along club lines were spoken of by the president who had recently visited that club.
 A recess was taken at 3:30 that the program arranged for "Welfare day" might be presented. #
 Mrs. Jack Wilson and Mrs. Heisser greeted the visitors for the afternoon and the president turned the program over to Mrs. V. M. Slipher who pres ided for the afternoon.
 An interesting paper on the "Feed- ing of Infants" prepared by Dr. Fronske, was read by Mrs. Herring ton after which Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Frank c. Curtis entertained with a instrumental duet.
 Mrs. Slipher next introduced MT. M. A. Murphy who gave an interesting talk on local condition among the needy of our town. Through talks of this kind only can Woman's club find where best their efforts can be appropriately directed for good.
 Mrs. Acker followed with a talk along similar lines. Mrs. Backus gave some splendid suggestions on Food for the growing child" and discussion pertinent to the feeding of school children was warmly participated in by many of the members and real facts cited by number of the teach CTS present. Mrs. Kennedy gave brief talk on Patriotism in the Schools" and this was followed by a splendidly executed drill by seven children from Emerson school. The singing and steps were splendldiy done and brought forth we'll merited applause.
 Mrs, Jackson read a well prepared paper on Colds and their prevention after which Miss Murphy gave practical demonstration of "How to dress the baby" A great deal of in- terest was manifested for Miss Mur- phy spoke from the standpoint of the trained nurse and her words carried weight with her audience.
 Mrs. Ca Robinson closed the pro- pram with most interesting and practical thoughts gleaned for the benefit of the mothers of the growing child in respect to its clothing. Dis cussions on the various topics fol- lowed and the consensus of opinion regarding the meeting was one of general helpfulness.
 The president, Mrs. Griffin called the club to order that few remaining matters of business might receive at tention and adjournment until the April meeting followed
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
With the Churches
BAPTIST CHURCH
Meetings held in the Court house. Aug. F. Wallis, M. A. Pastor

Meetings held in the Court house.
 Aug. F. Wallis, M. A. Pastor
 Residence 124 Agassiz Street
 9:45 a. m. Bible school, lesson, John S:12-59 "Jesus Saves from sin
 11:00 a. m. Morning service and sermon, subject "The Cause of the War"
 6:20 p. m. Christian Endeavor's meeting, subject "The Curse of Cow ardice."
 7:30 p. m. Evening service and preaching, subject "Peace.'
 In the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Mir. H. V. Smith will occupy the pulpit. We bespeak for him a great attendance; come and hear him, he has a message that will appeal to all.
 We extend to one and all hearty welcome.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
His Hope

Father-You have been running ahead of your allowance, Robert.
 Son--I know it, dad. I've been hop ing for long time that the allowance would strengthen up enough to over take me.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sunday, March 18th. Vesper service 4 p. m. Rev. Mir. Tragitt of Wisconsin is expected to arrive on Sunday. Arch deacon Jenkins will remain until Monday.
 Everybody welcome.
 J. R. JENKINS, Pastor
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
It Will

Do you think that the automobile will displace the horse 2" asked the conversational young woman
 "It will," answered the nervous young man as he gazed down the road, eff it ever hits him."
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16

Grand Worthy Matron of the East ern Star, Mrs. Frier of Flagstaff, ar rived in Clifton Tuesday and the members of the local lodge are plan ming on a royal good time in her hon or while she is in the city.-Clifton Miner.
The Coconino sun., 1917-03-16
HAT sHOPPE SOCIAL EVENT

Spring riding on the wings of win ter arrived last Thursday and graced the day for one of the really social events of the season, that of the open
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
George Washington

Trained by pious and virtuous mother
to love truth and hate hypocrisy and tyran-
ny, 1t was not strange that when the forces
of cTue; and crafty England were arrayed
against the American aspirations for justice
and freedom the brave and honest soldier.
Washington, gave his sword to the cause of
humanity and liberty. The incidents of
his life are so familiar to every schoolboy
that we would waste space in recapitulating
them. His sympathy with Ireland were
deep and earnest. In his public messages
and private letters he frequently displayed
it, and he expressed his pride at being ad-
mitted member of the Friendly Sons of
St. Patrick, one of the first Irish organiza-
tons formed in the United States. In peace
he was honorable and discreet; in war,
sxillful and courageous; and his place in
American history is well expressed in the
sentiment with which his memory is always
greeted in American gatherings: First in
peace, first in war, and first in the hearts of
his countrymen. ''-ET
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
A Friend

A friend is person who is "for you al
ways under any suspicious.
He never investigates you.
He likes you just as you are. He does
not want to alter you.
Whatever coat you are wearing suits him,
whether you have on a hickory shirt with
no collar, he thinks it is fine.
He likes your moods, and enjoys your
pessimism as much as your optimism.
He likes your success, and your failures
endears him the more.
He is better than lover, because he is
never jealous.
He wants nothing from you, except that
you be yourself.
He is the one being with whom you can
feel safe. With him you can utter your
heart, its badness and its goodness. You
don't have to be careful.
In his presence you can be indiscreet,-
which means you can rest.
There are many faithful wives and hus-
bands; there are few faithful friends.
Friendship is the most admirable, amaz-
ing, and rare article among human beings.
Anybody stands by you when you are
right; friend stands by you even when you
are wrong.
The highest form of friendship is that of
the dog for his master. You are in luck if
you can find one man or one woman on
earth who has this kind of affection for you,
and fidelity to you.
Like the shade of great tree in the noon
day heat, he is a friend.
Like the home port, with your country S
flag flying, after long journeys, is a friend.
A friend is an impregnable citadel of re-
fuge in the strife of existence.
1t is he who keeps alive your faith in hu-
man nature, that makes you believe that it
| is good universe.
He is the antidote to despair, the elexir OF
hope, the tonic of depression, the medicine
to cure suicide.
When you are vigorous and spirited you
like to take your pleasures with him; when
you are in trouble you want to tell him;
when you are sick, you want to see him;
when you are dying, you want him near.
You give him without reluctance, and
borrow from him without embarrassment
-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
Don't Cheat

1t was an innocent game of cards that
young boy in the strong desire to win, did
a trick that gave him fine card In doing
so he lost the game. His old grandfather
sitting near by reached out his hand tap
ping the boy said: ono matter what you
do, be it in fun or in earnest, be it playing
cards, game, in your work, at anything
you do, you will never win when you cheat.
Play fair; work fair; do your level best, but
do it honestly. There is no Joy in dis
honest victory. You will feel mean be-
cause it is illbecoming for man to be
Cheat
These words were spoken by man who
came to this country when but lad-alone
into country that was strange to him,
with no money, no friends, no place to go.
Leaving all that he loved behind him; his
father and mother, his brothers and sisters.
Why? Because it was either do that or
starve, and see his beloved parents starve
also, Because he was the only support his
family had, and because his young nature
couldn't stand such privatIon and hardship.
Because he had ambition, energy and faith
fulness and he knew that this grand old
country of ours was the place to come to
get relief.
He is today an honored and respected
citizen of this Commonwealth, because of
the sterling quality of his honesty and man.
fulness. Not one single dishonest act, not
one single dishonest word has ever dropped
from him in his life. He would not tole-
rate dishonesty in his own children, and he
did not want in his grandchildren. Alone,
and unaided he battle through the direst
poverty, with faith in God and faith in his
fellowmen, until today he is rich in this
worlds goods, living example of what
any boy can do in the same circumstances
who will follow the dictation of his con-
science and refuse to accept any dishonest
help-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
Martha Washington's Will

The will of Martha Washington, recent
ly returned to the state of Virginia by ].
Pierpont Morgan, was taken from the Fair
fax courthouse in 1862, when that part of
Virginia was occupied by Federal troops.
A lieutenant colonel of the Union arms
whose headquarters were in the courthouse
found his men shoveling pile CT papers
into the stove to build fire. He stopped
them and on examination discovered the
will. 1t was among his papers when ne
died in 1892. and thirteen years later his
daughter sold it to the late ]. Pierpont Nor
gan. The lieutenant colonel was David
Thomson of the Eighty-second Ohio Volun-
teer infantry.
The state of Virginia learned about the
time the will was sold to Mr.. Morgan that
it had not been destroyed, and efforts were
made to recover it. Several years ago the
state authorities found that the will was in
the possession of Mr.. Morgan and wrote to
him demanding its return. He refused,
saying it was contraband of war and as such
the man whose estate had sold it to him
had right to keep it and the estate the
right to dispose of it as it saw fit.
After the elder Morgan's death the
Daughters of the American Revolution be-
gan to agitate for the return of the historic
document to Virginia, and the state itself
threatened prosecution of the holder on the
ground that it was stolen property. Mr..
Morgan replied that his only desire was to
place the will where it would be kept more
carefully than was possible in Fairfax court
house. Virginia asked the supreme court
of the United States for leave to file suit
in behalf of the state against ]. Pierpont
Morgan for the recovery of the will.
The state of Virginia figured in similar
suit over the recovery of certain documents,
including a letter of Lafayette and an ad-
dress by George Washington to the Virginia
house of burgesses, when an agreement was
reached in 1912 between the heirs of Ben
son John Losing, who held the papers,
and the state, whereby the matter was arbi
trated ,-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
NJ IR R 0 R ETTES
BIZ Uncle John


Ignorance is easier remedied than pre-
JUDGE.
NO woman is ever jealous of the man
whose heart is in his work.
Several cars of steel were received last
Friday for the blacksmith shop.
To keep the Irvine plant running day
and night, besides keeping the rest of our
large institution warm takes lot of coal
at least several big cars day.
The yard crew is very small these days
and it looks as if it will grow smaller and
vanish entirely.
Christian Science services were held in
the auditorium last Sunday morning with
the usual attendance.
The mild weather the last few days
brought quite a number of visitors to our
walled-in city and from now on our Usher
will be kept busy again.
-Washington's Birthday next and then
we lay off until Good Friday which comes
on April 9th and then again every Saturday
afternoon. Oh you base ball-how we love
you!
Miss Winneberg, from Saltwater,
rendered several vocal selections in fine
and pleasing voice in our chapel last Sum-
day morning. Miss Olson, also of this
city, acted as pianist.
The debate at last Sundays meeting
of the Chautauqua Circle was good one
and an excellent move. We should have
more such meetings. 1t brings out the real
opinion of the members for or against any
present condition of affairs.
Rev. Benson was disappointed last
Sunday morning as the speaker he promised
us was unavoidably compelled to forego his
appointment to appear before us as previous
ly announced. Nevertheless, Rev. Benson
promised that he would do his best to Sc
cure prominent speaker in the near future.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
If You were Busy

If you were busy being kind,
Before you knew it you would find
You'd soon forget to think twas true
That someone was unkind to you.
If you were busy being glad
And cheering people who are sad,
Although your heart might ache bit,
You'd soon forget to notice it.
If you were busy being good
And doing just the best you could,
You'd not have time to blame some man
Who's doing just the best he can.
If you were busy being true
To what you know you ought to do,
You be so busy you'd forget
The blunders of the folks you We met
If you were busy being right,
You'd find yourself too busy quite
To criticise your neighbor long
Because he's busy being wrong.
The Continent.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
Cleanings

Mr.. Sidener had made his first public
speech and waited for his wife's verdict.
He expected her to say, ''Oh, it was simply
great, Eddy; but they were halfway
home, and she had said nothing. "Well,"
he began awkwardly, "what did you think
of my speech'" ''What you said was all
right" she answered with guarded enthu-
siasm, but you didn't make the most of
your opportunities. Opportunities
repeated Mr. Sidener. I''What do you
mean, Effie?" "Why," Mrs. Sidener re-
piled, "you had ever so many chances to
sit down before you did. ''-Es.
= Professor Lyon Playfair once visited
a phosphate mine whose manager, Scotch
man, desired him to leave at once and drop
his specimens. Prof. Playtair addressed
him in good Scotch and asked him if he
thought him mining adventurer. Gay,
that's just what we are!'' 'sNo,'' replied
Mr.. Play air, 81 am Scotch professor"
"Then, if ye are, yell be havin' name"
''My name is Playfair, he responded.
"Mon," said the Scotchman, ''are ye
Lyon Playfair?" Then looking from his
six feet two inches with compassion on the
five feet four of the professor, he continued,
''Hoot, mon, yer names travelled further
than yer wee legs will ever carry ye!''
Matt. w. Ransom, once senator from
North Carolina made politeness point of
conscience. One day he saw the worst bore
of his acquaintance, and, with short
"Howdy-do?' brushed swiftly past. The
bore, evidently hurt, proceeded sadly.
Ransom's conscience smote him. After
ten steps, he turned. and with pleasant
smile called back: Goodbye, Simpkins!
I've been thinking mighty heap about you
lately, Simpkins.' The bore face relaxed.
"Ah, - said he, returning. Ransom waved
him back wildly, crying, "I've been think
ing mighty heap about you lately, Simp-
kins; but don't come back, Simpkins, don't
come back" Washington Post.
AN old farmer, driving near golf
course, stopped to watch the game.
"What's that" he demanded curiously.
"Golf," was the reply. ''Want to try your
hand, uncle?' stDon't mind if do" de-
clared the farmer climbing down. The
players gave him few points and finally
one pointed to flag on hill two hundred
and fifty yards away. cat the foot of that
pole he said, sis little hole. The OBJ
ject is to put this ball in the hole with the
smallest number of strokes" The farmer
took the club, sighted for some time, and
then let 60 a whale of stroke. The ball
scared with a mighty swish. 1t fell short,
bounced, rolled, and wound up a hands
breath from the objective-a phnomenal
shot that made the experienced players gasp.
''By George, missed it'll the farmer ex-
claimed.-ES.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-02-22
No Yesterdays
Taken from the Catholic Bulletin,
By James Henderson

By James Henderson
Oar amt no yesterdays; only ies' termor-
rer-en terday:
Amt no graves ter trouble ovah, Time hab
blctted dem erway.
Oar ain no shaders, all am sunshine
Bettah put it down fore yo' forget;
Gawd keeps the yearth from stopping ovah,
Hills am gladstone an sunny; seas am wet;
Oar amt no yesterdays; nothun matters
much wen it am gone.
We'd lub ter hab our parents libbin on,
Sometime in de morrer we'll be walkin'
Wifi de dear oil folk'sos eff we pray;
Oar amt no yesterdays-ferget it!
Only jes' termorrer-an' terday.
Oars white pats leadin' troo de meaders,
Oars flowers CROWN plenty while we sleep;
Ebery day some blessin' am a-comin';
Gawd sends dem down ter US ter keep.
No yesterdays, only jes' it seems if it am
Buried am our faults, an bout forgotten
De Master says, ooh we'll! dey didn't
know!'
Lib we'll an try tie keep bout eben,
Neber lose de sight of sun er shine;
Keep yore souls like roses. little chillun,
Den fob high heaben yore in line.
Oar ain no yesterdays; let's forget dar eber
was-en say,
It's good enough ter be right heah dis
minnit,
And no Yesterdays Everything is only
jes' terday.