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Williams news., 1917-11-01
IF THE BONDS CARRY
Interesting Note from Carlson

Mrs. E. w. Carlson is in re- celpto f an interesting note from her son Walter Carlson, who is enlisted in the Aviation corps, which has been in San Antonio, Texas until recently.
 October 28, 1917 Dear Folks,
 am in haste in writing these few lines. We are leaving San Antonio today at 500 P. M. When you get this note I will be on my way to Misseola, N. Y. We are supposed to go to France but will probably be in New York for a month or more. l have been raised in rank from private to Corporal. We are all packed and ready to move. As you can imagine everybody is excited and anxious to get away. As for me I would like to winter here. I know a lot of nice people in San Antonio and I hate to leave. But never-the- less I am off ,.
 will write'as soon as settled,
 Your loving son.
 Walter
Williams news., 1917-11-01

The Y. M. c. A. has under taken to raise the sum of $35,- OOO,000 for war work. S50,- 900 of this is to be raised in Arizona and an organization for this work has been complet- ed. The campaign will be on from November Il to 19. Co., conino county is in district No. 1 and is under. the direction of Lloyd B. Christie, Flagstaff, chairman, and w. H. Dubos, Flagstaff, Secretary.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
Death of Chester Munson

Chester Munson, who won many friends while here last year, died at the hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, early Monday morning, and, in accordance with his requests, was buried in Williams, the funeral services being held at the grave in the local cemetery Tuesday noon.
 MT. MunSon was a student at Normal School at Flagstaff for part of one winter and came to Williams later and was en- ployed in the Williams State Bank, where he won many true friends by his cheerful disposi- tion and his desire to please. He was a favorite among the young people and his presence always requested at all social affairs. It will be hard for the friends of MT. Munson to real ize that he has passed away although his failing health was evident to all.
 The remains were accom- panied to- Williams by two young men from Albuquerque. Miss Marion Munson, who has been teaching school in Win slow, was the only relative near enough to attend the services. Interment was made in the To- cal cemetery beside the grave of Julia ,Munson, whose death recently also was the cause of deep grief throughout the town of Williams. Many friends met the noon train and accom- panied the hearse to the last resting place of their friend.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
FAT IF THE LAND FOR SOLDIER BOYS
 Oct. 24th, 1917 The Williams News,
 Williams Arizona Dear Editor:

The First Ari- zona, or rather, the hundred and fifty-eighth infantry arriv- ed at this camp last Thursday. We left for Gila Bend Tuesday morning and joined the regi- ment the next morning.
 The regiment left Naco about noon Tuesday and stopped at Tucson for a couple of hours, where they were fed all kinds of good things by the ladies of Tucson. The Red Cross lad ies at Ajo gave Company B. a big send off and gave each SOL dier a box with a big chicken dinner in it.
 Gov. Campbell met the regi- ment at Maricopa and went as
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Williams news., 1917-11-01
Fire Alarm

As the residents of Williams were about to retire Sunday night they were startled by the firing of a number of revolver shots. Few remembered that this is now the only means of sounding a fire alarm after mill hours and could not decide what the excitement was.
 Bobby Burns kindly explain ed the mystery next day when he told of discovering fire in a vacant house next door to his house when he went home at nine-thirty o'clock. He prompt ly turned his truSty six shooter skyward and sounded the al arm and then got out his large fire extinguisher and subdued the blaze before the fire dep artment could arrive.
 The fire started in the wood box and had spread to the wall of the kitchen burning it badly before discovered.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
WHO MAY VOTE
Department of the Attorney General, State of Arizona
 Phoenix, Oct. 31, 1917


 Phoenix, Oct. 31, 1917 Honorable J. w. Lee, i City Clerk,
 Williams, Arizona.
 My dear MT. Lee:
 We are in receipt of your let ter of October 26th stating that the Town of Williams is going to hold a bond election for. the purpose of voting a bond issue to purchase a municipal light and water system, and asking who is a qualified elector to vote at such election.
 In reply will state that Para graph 1847, Revised Statutes of Arizona provides that no person shall be entitled to vote at a city election who is not en- titled to vote at elections of County officers, and who shall not also have resided for six months continuously proceed ing such election in such town Paragraph 1922, Revised Stat utes of Arizona, 1913, provides that special elections may be called in any municipal corpor- ation in the state where the question of issuing bonds of such municipal corporation for sanitary and health purposes, the construction of sewers, wa ter works, etc. is submitted to the qualified electors thereof who are the owners of realty or personal property subject to taxation within such municipal corporation. Paragraph 2O29. Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, provides that no person shall be a qualified elector to vote at such election unless he be in all respects qualified elector in and for such city and shall in addition thereto be a tax payer in and for such city as shown by the assessment roll made next before the date of such special election for the purposes of general municipal taxes in such city.
 It appears, therefore, that a person to be a qualified voter at such election, unless restrict ed by charter or otherwise, must be a person qualified to vote for the election of County officers, and who has resided continuously for six months in the city, preceding such cleo ton, and must also be taxpay- CT in and for such city as shown bv the assessment roll made next before the date of such special election.
 Hoping this gives you the de sired information, 1 am Very truly yours, Geo. w. Harben,
Williams news., 1917-11-01

F. M. Gold and Jim Robert son hunted deer Monday and Tuesday,. They succeeded in getting on the trail of several but couldn't get a shot.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
Home Cooked Dinner

The Ladies Aid of the Meth odist Church will serve a home cooked dinner with all good things of the season at the Odd Fellows Hall, election day, Tuesday, November sixth.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
Notice to Home Guards

All members of the Home Guard are requested to bepres- ent at a meeting at the school house Wednesday evening. All arms should be present.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
fir. Prater Returns

MT. Charles Prater has re- turned from a trip to California and contrary to expectations of his friends did not bring with him "Mrs. Prater."
Williams news., 1917-11-01

Services Sunday M. E. Church
 Reverend A. w. Atkinson will preach morning and even ig at the Methodist Church next Sunday.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
w O. Perkins. ,Jr.

w. O. Perkins, Jr.
 Born to MT. and Mrs. w. O. Perkins, a son, Warren Otis Perkins, Junior, at Glendale, Arizona, October 30, 1917.
 Mother and child are doing nicely.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
RED CROSS ASKED ID
 MEET ALL TROOP TRAINS
Mrs. E. B. Perrin, Chairman, Williams Chapter A. R. c. Williams, Arizona. Dear Mrs. Perrin:

" 4A44e~AAAo OAA0 pSSA A A' As' O' Williams, Arizona.
 Dear Mrs. Perrin:
 A large movement of troops is now taking place, and whether they are enlisted men or drafted men, your Can teen Committee is urged to be represented at the depot to render any service possible. There will always be some serv- ice that the Canteen Commit tee can render. Troop trains that have started with sufficient quantities of food need the help of the Red Cross Canteen Com mittees before they reach their destinations. In many instan- ces officers have said that they would have been helpless with out slight refreshments from -t the Red Cross. In one case, forty gallons of coffee served by Red Cross women, worked a transformation ir the de- meanor of the troops.
 We cannot urge too strongly that your Committee keep in touch with the PailrCad off cials in order tc ascertain the exact time of the arrival of troops, to the end that the troops will be supplied with every necessity and some lux uries that might be furnished for their comfotr. We do not feel that it is too much to ask your Committee to meet every train, even if it is only to wish the troops God-speed in the name of the Red Cross. Every encouragement of this kind k greatly appreciated by the off. kers, and I am sure if youl Committee catches this point o1 view they will realize that ar invaluable service will be ren dered and will be very greatly appreciated.
 May I have a letter from yot reporting what you have beer able to accomplish, and the diff faculties involved, in order tha we may be able to develop thi activity to the very highest de gree of efficiency.
 Cordially yours,
 John L. Clymer,
 Director Bureau of De
Williams news., 1917-11-01

Good upright piano for sale, oak finish, in good condition $2OO. Box 4O3, Williams, Az.
Williams news., 1917-11-01

Move to Cottonwood MT. and Mrs. Joe Mondragan and son have moved to Cotton wood
Williams news., 1917-11-01

Don't be a piker. Attend Sunday School next Sunday at 10 A. M.
Williams news., 1917-11-01

Line up with other folks and go to Sunday school next Sun day at 10 A. M.
Williams news., 1917-11-01

For Rent-Furnished five room house corner Third and Sheri- dan.-Mrs. Rigg.
Williams news., 1917-11-01
F THE BONDS CARRY, WHAT THEN?

the municipal November 9th, what then?' is question being asked by Will Hams people, These to have the impression that the Town Council does not have mind how 1t should proceed after the election in the bonds The Council does have of action definitely mapped is advisable There things that need to finally decided before action positively taken and these points cannot be settled until after the election.
 MAY OR MAY NOT BUY WATER PLANT
 If the bonds carry the first step which the council w w b m s he a T M and EleGtc Company has to sell and what they will take the Water Companys holdings than these have been praised at by the State Corporation Commissions fair missions figures And the Council will purchase all of the Company's holdings at that figure in the from which they draw their supply This will necessitae friendly suit between the claim yon. If the Williams Water and Electric Company can establish it's water right then the Council may expect ed to purchase the present water system value, providing the Company will that price If the company cannot prove it's right the Council may to entirely different CT sources being under consideration at present
 WILL PROVIDE LIGHTS
 If the bonds carry, the Town Council will take stems immediately to supply the town with probably will be by purchasing the distributing system of present distribution system needs oyerhaulng % but t. even then will be much cheaper at it's appraised value than could be duplicated for, at present prices
 The new power plant might be built near the Sagi- % m to convey fuel to the engine by of ot town where either coal fuel oil would used The matter will have to be taken with the directors of the Saginaw & Manistee Lumber Company to find out what sort of contract the Mill would willing to make on fuel before definite action be be expected to waste of their time until the town IS ready to talk busnessun the bonds been voted
 There is possibility too that the Council may be able to make contract with the Fossil Creek Power Company to have electric service wired up from that creek, distance of thirty-fve miles. plan is now under consideration but this too wait until that company knows that the ready to talk business The estimates and figures that will before the company can make offer will money and the com pany naturally will not that money until if knows that the Town Council of Williams is in position to ac cept an offer if W ~
 IF THE BONDS CARRY
 II the bonds carry, the people Williams may rest assured that water and electric service be provided that Will be credit to the Town is h1a to ask Ine Councn to state definitely they will do , me men on the council able business men and dence of the people. ~
 A vote for the bonds larger and hetter Williams. Vote YES, Tuesday, November 6th
Williams news., 1917-11-01
Home after Trip

Home alter IT'D
 Mrs. T. A. Moore returned Sat urday after a brief but delight full trip to California.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
GOVERNMENT WORKING
ON INSURANCE PLANS

Washington.-T federal govern.
ments plan for insuring officers and
men OF the army, navy and marine
corps against death and injury while
in service, broadened into complex
program which would provide gov.
eminent allowances for families OF
soldiers and sailors, and the rehabili-
tation and training Of injured men
to fit them for making a livelihood
after the war
The program was discussed al con.
ferences among officials OF the war,
navy, treasury, commerce and labor
departments. the labor committee OF
the council OF national defense and
the presidents and other high of
ficers OF leading insurance compa.
MES OF the United States
Issuance OF insurance policies from
$1,000 to $4,000 on officers and men
at ordinary peace time rates, the gov.
eminent paying the extra cost, indem-
mites for total or partial disability,
and administration OF the entire
scheme by the governments war risk
insurance bureau. which is at pres.
ent insuring officers and crews OF
American merchant vessels, are
among the outstanding features OF
the proposed program.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
BUYERS ARE PAYING
F0RL|BERTY BONDS
MORE THAN SIXTY PER CENT OF
ISSUE HAS ALREADY BEEN
PAID.
ONLY 20 PER CENT DUE NOW
Out of the Proceeds The overnment
Has Redeemed Certificate Of indebt.
edness--Flnancia Activities Break
Records.

Washington, than sixty per
cent of the $2,000000,ou0 liberty loan
already has been paid into the treas
ury. The treasury statement, the first
issued in twenty.four days, shows pay
ments June 80 on the liberty loan ac'
count Of $l,SS5,O24456
Only twenty per cent. Of the loan
or $4000000OO was due June 80, the
two payments of two and eighteen per
per cent, respectively, being due June
10 and June 2S, The amount thus vol
unfairly paid into the treasury by sub.
scribers ahead of time totalled but
$l5,000,000 under round billion dol
lars.
Out OF the proceeds and other reve-
nues the government has redeemed
treasury certificates Of indebtedness,
issued in anticipation of the loan,
amount to S626.000,0O0 June 80 The
balance was deposited in federal re-
serve and national and state banks
VI usA companies AlliVAEhhAN NV
country In accordance with Secretary
McAdoo's plan for distributing the de-
posts among as many institutions as
possible. A total of $3.50 ,2lS was
deposited in banks other than federal
reserve banks June &c.
The heavy payments on liberty loan
account ran up the government balance
of cash on hand June 30 to the record
figure of sl,O64,OS6 $50 This was
after the treasury department had re-
deemed certificates Of indebtedness
amounting to $626,OOOO0O The last
day of the fiscal year also ranked high
in ordinary revenue receipts, the total
being more than $4,000 600.
Hundreds OF thousands who bought
so.caled baby bonds, those of $50 TO
500 denomination, awaited themselves
OF the privilege Of paying in full at
once.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
258 FIRST NUMBER OUT
Secretary Baker Takes Out Ini-
tiaI Misunderstanding Con.
tinues All Day Friday and
Throughout Night.
Long List Of Numbers Given In Order
as Drawn, From Which Those Who
viii Be Called TO Serve in
First Army viii Be
Selected.

Washington, July 2l,-The drawing
for the big United States army was
not completed until early Saturday
morning. The drawing began at o :45
Friday morning, and continued
throughout the day and night. Alto
gether 1880 numbers were drawn
from the big fish bowl. II was officially
stated that the first 1000 numbers
drawn represented more than 1909.
600 men, and II is not considered
PROBABLE that men representing any
number drawn after the first 1000
Will be called before any exemption
board for the first army. The first
eight numbers were drawn respective
ly by Secretary OF War Baker, Senator
Chamberlain Of the senate military
committee. Congressman Dent OF the
house military committee. Senator
Warren and Representative Kahn,
ranking minority members OF the SEN
ate and house military committees;
Maj Gen. TaSker IL Bliss acting
chief of stan Of the army; Mai Gen.
Enoch Crowder, provost marshal OF
the army and Major General Mccain.
adjutant general Of the army After
the first eight numbers had been d'awn
the regular tollerS took hold. and
worked through until the long task
was completed
In only small number Of the larg.
est districts VIII the numbers above a
few thousand affect regiStrantS. or
the +,551 registration districts
throughout the country the largest has
something over 10000 numbers. while
the smallest has only about lS5 and
the average is about 1900. As the
drawing proceeded, lj7 numbers we're
Withdrawn before one low enough TO
affect the smallest district came out.
II was l26 placing 1861 men number
ed l26 on their local lists as 18th in
order OF liability
The following list shows the mum.
bers in the order Ia which they we're
drawn The first number in each case
represents The order in which the sec.
ond or red-ink registry number was
taken from the bowl. -Four numbers
are given In each line, Beginning
with the first number. which was
drawn by Secretary Baker
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
HEAVY INCREASE IN
RETAIL FOOD PRICES

Washington. increases in
retail food prices in the United States
within the last three years are shown
in statistics complied by the depart.
ment OF labor. The sharpest advance
was In -four, which jumped $50 per
cent; lard, eightytwo per cent; sugar,
seventy-nine ptr cent; corn mtal, stv.
,tntyseven per ctnt; bacon. fifty-sis
tptr cent and brtad iiftyfve per cent
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
INSURANCE MEN ON GUARD
How First-cIass English Companies
Succeed In "Wardins orr Their
Depredatlons.

There Is mutual understanding be-
tween all the first-class insurance Of
fees that they should warn each other
Of customer whose conduct Is sus-
plcious, and such a warning is con-
veyed in very simple yet effective
way, says London Tit-Bits.
Each company has Q number Of cards
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
GERMAN RAIDER is
IN EASTERN WATERS

An Atlantic Port.-A British steam
er which arrived here from Calcutta
borught word of German attempts to
stop trade between the far east and
English and American ports. The
ships officers said the waters of
South Africa had been strewn with
mines recently and that two steamers,
one Of 5000 tons and another Of 5000
tons, which had not been reported
since they left Capetown. were be-
lieved to have been lost.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27

printed. These are deeply edged in
black, the center Of the card bearing
the name of the company which issues
1t. When a company has suspicious
regarding customer one Of Its Off
GERS takes a number of these cards,
writes on the reverse side the name
and address-or different names and
addresses-in some cases-of the sus-
pected man, and sends around the
cards to the other Offices. These cards
are regarded as absolutely confidential.
and they are never sent around till the
company which issues them has
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27

through the staff Of inquiry officers
always kept for such purpose, found
strong evidence against the men whose
names they bear.
Each company keeps book regular
ly posted with these cards In 1t, and
the book is more frequently consulted
than the general public would imagine.
Many Of these volumes Of black-edged
warnings are bulky ones.
The aliases and changes of residence
Of each suspicious customer are care
fully noted In the book, and II is com
Ruted that these cards save the com
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
SUBMARINE is SUNK
BY AMERICAN GUNNERS

Paris.-An American steamer re-
Gently sank a large German subma.
rine according to a dispatch to the
Temps from Havre.
While on a voyage from the United
States the steamer was attacked by
a submarine, and replying to its fire.
sent thirty.fve srells at the underwa-
ter boat, which assumed perpendic-
ular position and disappeared beneath
the water.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
SAVING COAL IN HOUSEHOLD
Experiment Station Of the University
Of Illinois Tells HON II May
Be Effected. b.

II every householder and owner Of q
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
Three Young Ladies' Drowned.

Mobile, Ala.-Misses Gussie Riley,
Dora Nelson and Ethel Woodman
were drowned while bathing in a
river near Moss Point, Miss, &C.
cording to adyices received here. All
were members OF prominent families
In that section. The bodies were re.
covered.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27
luther Burbank is Seriously III.

Santa Rosa, Cal.-Luther Burbank
noted horticulturist, is seriously Ill
at his home here from overwork and
a cold. He is 6S years old.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27

panies thousands Of pounds each year.
Salvage companies also issue these
insurance warnings" Whenever
salvage officer notes the slightest
suspicious circumstance amid the ruins
Of fire he duly reports 1t.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27

small house heating plant In the state
Of Illinois would use reasonable care In
the purchase Of his fuel and In the op.
GRAFTON of his plant, the saving would
be equivalent to 100000 tons of coal
According to circular just issued by
the engineering experiment station Of
the University Of Illinois such a saw
Ing is easily within the range of prac-
teal attainment. Applied to the entire
United States, intelligent attention 10
the operation Of house heaters would
save more than 10000, 900 tons of coal.
The University Of Illinois has dis
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-27

cussed, In the circular referred to, the
more important factors involved In the
installation Of satisfactory house
heating system, and has set forth the
most economical methods Of firing soft
coal and operating a house-heating
plant. The properties Of fuels and the
processes attending their combustion
are discussed In fashion which Is In
tended to help the average household
er to unc arstand his problem and to
secure the economies Of intelligent op-
Grafton.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-03-17
HEPORT or TIE CONDITION.
OF THE
STATE NATIONAL BANK
No 6pER

At lew iberia, In the State Of Louisiana at the
close Of business. March 9th, 1917
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-03-17
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE HRONO Ouiuine It stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure
Il. W. GROVE > signature each box. Csc
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-03-17


New Iberia La, March - 1917.
This crfes that have examined the books and of
the Trustee of Finance of the City Of New iberia for
commencing from June 30 1916 to and including Dee 1916
and this certificate attached to report
with which report filed duplicate with the CITY
CIIAS. J. GTIIIOT Auditor.
The bill of Mr. Chas. j. Gullot for Auditing City
for the period June to Dec 30 inclusive 6 read and ordered
paid in the of $4,000 motion Of Mr. Vlcmn seconded
Iby Mr.. Sealy.
On motion of Mr. Suberbele seconded by Mr. Vcrmn the
meeting adjourned
II. s. SEALY. Mayor H. F. VITLERMIN Clerk