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Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
TOTRYMANW WHO HELD
 HUNDREDS AT BAY

J. B. Van Ritter who shot William H. Woolf and then held at bay for nearly an hour, policemen, a score of deputies and a crowd of several hum dred people before he was overpow- cred through a ruse, will be tried be- fore Judge Stanford on October IS.
 The charge against Van Ritter is as sault with intent to commit mur- der. Van Ritter shot the manager of the Harmon Motor company last July because of dissatisfaction over a mo- tor car which he had purchased from the concern Woolf represented.
 The life of Mir. Woolf was despaired of for several weeks after the shoot ing and he is still unable to leave the sick room.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
TWENTY-SIX CLEAR
 DAYS LAST MONTH

The report of the government mete- orologist, R. Q. Grant. for the month of Septeber, shows that Phoenix en- joyed 26 days of clear weather out of @ possible 30, with 352.9 hours of sun- shine out of a possible 3711.
 The highest temperature was on the 1lth, when 104 degrees was reached, the lowest on the 26th, with 5 de- grees. The total precipitation was .39 of an inch, compared to a normal for the month of 1.01. The total precipi- tation from January 1 to date, how ever, exceeds the normal in the pro- portion of 7.50 to 5.97.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
Arabian Nights" at Columbia

"The Arabian Nights" the initial performance being offered by the Broadway Follies, will be shown at the Columbia theater for the last times to- night. An entire change of picture program takes place today, however. There will be a complete change of the musical comedy show Friday night.
 The Follies present a musical revue of New York successes and they do it in manner that is pleasing as well as entertaining. It is one of those clear, wholesome companies that father and mother can enjoy as well as the chill dren. Good music is the big feature and there is plenty of it. both instrumental and vocal
 Starting today, Mrs. Vernon Castle appears in her latest screen success,
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
MAY DROP CHARGE
 OF STEALING AUTO

That the case against Bob Cleye- land, charged with the theft of an automobile, will be dropped, was the consensus of opinion yesterday of those who appeared well-informed on the matter.
 Cleveland claims he borrowed the machine for 24 hours from a man he knew in Glendale, and when he had trouble with the rear ankle and a blow out he was unable to return the ear according to his promise. He was taken into custody at Parker, the re- paired car being headed toward Los Angeles.
 Cleveland first came in the public
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
Pneumonia Takes Captain

FL PASO, Texas. Oct. 2.-Captain Luckett Cochran, instructor in the field artillery stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma, died at the home of his father here late today of pneumonia, caused by Spanish influenza. Cap tain Cochran Was gassed in France, sent home as an instructor and was here on sick leave. His was the third death in the army here from influenza, two enlisted mer having died at Fort Bliss last night. There were ITO new influenza cases reported at the Fort Bliss hospital today.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

Complete changes of program will be made each Monday and Friday night. There will be regular musical comedy matinees each Saturday and Sunday and special matinees for the ladies each Wednesday afternoon, The regular picture program will be on all other afternoons, starting at l1:15 o'clock
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

"The First Law" The famous society dancer has made @ distinctive hit on the screen and "The First Law is rec ognized as her greatest triumph. It will be remembered that the husband. Yer non Castle, recently lost his life in an airplane accident in Texas. A Colum- bia Screen Telegram showing world happenings, will augment the picture
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

program for Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
 A new schedule has been adopted at the Columbia whereby the motion pie lures will precede the stage perform ance. The shows will start at the usual time, ' and o'clock each even- ing, but the pictures will be shown first followed by the musical comedy
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
Tv,.I,,. ns.tb. i, cb;,,co

CHICAGO. oct 2.-Twelve deaths and 197 new cases of influenza were reported today. There were also 30 deaths from pneumonia. The city council has been asked for special appropriation of s100. 900 to combat the spread of the epidemic.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

eve when he was arrested on the charge of the murder of Andrew Peay, an aged Glendale rancher. He was acquitted by a jury in Judge stan fords court when it was proven that he was in a drunken stupor when the rancher was shot and killed by a man named Pierson, who lived with. Cleve- land.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
In ny opini m Liberty

In ny opini 0 Liberty Bonds are q good inves tnent. Besides, their purchase is patriotic duty which every one must assume. To the extent that the Cove rnnent fails to secure the funds necessary for military pur- poses, everyone interested in the preservation of the Government, its citi tizens, anA their property, will corTes- pondingly suffer. The pur- chase of bonds is equally iu. perat1ve with the firing of guns.
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Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
|NF[UENZASURE
 TO HIT PHOENIX
 YSDR. BROWN
Must Prepare to Combat
 Epidemic, Says Health Of fieer; Flagstaff Normal Closes; POO at Winslow

Phoenix people must prepare to combat The spanish influenza which ' sweeping the country and already has made inroads in Arizona.
 This warning was issued last night 'y Dr. O. IT, Brown, state superin- tendent of public health. Dr. Brown had just received word that the Northern Arizona Normal school al Flagstaff had been closed on account ofthe disease. there being 60 cases among the 500 students, with more expected daily. Also there are 200 cases or Inc influenza at Winslow. Ihese zoo cases had all developed. Dr. HfoWn said, from four or five suspi- tious cases only three days ago.
 me influenza is certain 10 strike ihoeniN.' declared Dr. Brown. last niiht. The people should be pre- pared to hear of many cases of inrIu- 'nz1 within the next day or two. If is an absolute impossibility to keep the disease out of the city. It is sure 10 come
 Suspicious Cases
 The people, however. should not be unnecessarily alarmed. Worry will aid inc disease. I have urged against large gatherings. although the dis 'ase is not SO severe as to make nec- essiry the stopping of all business ac- tyity.
 There already are in this city a number of suspicious cases of my own knoWlcdGc.' said Dr. Brown. "and other physicians have reported cases which arc suspicious. This disease has moi been proven to be the same 's the la grippe. although it is SUD- posed Co hc Until it breaks out in epidemic form. it will not be possible 70 properly diagnose it. Any cold should now be looked upon with sus- ricion
 Following the outbreak in Flagstaff Dr. Brown was asked to go there and take charge of the situation. Owing Co the threatened outbreak in Phoe- n.N. fho doctor felt that he could not lonvc. but hc has sent nurses to Flag staff and will send more Of the 50 cases i'm tho normal school. the most serious is that of Mrs. c. F. Cornelius. wife of tho president of the school President Cornelius also is ill with the influenza.
 Urges Caution
 Tho most dangerous form of hu- man contact in the presence of cpl dcmic influenza" said Dr. Brown. lis. in an probability, that with coughers and sncczcrs Coughing and sneczing, except behind a handkerchief. is as great sanitary offense as promis- cuous spitting. and should be equally condemned"
 Dr. Brown urges that more than the usual sanitary practices be observed Especially Inc condemns splitting ir public places and on the streets. Par ticularly sanitary care should be talk on of inc nose and throat.
 Although it is practically certain that the disease will break out ir Phoenix in epidemic form" said pr Brown. there is nothing gained by tho people becoming unduly alarmed If a person is suspicious that a case oi influenza is developing. he should gC to bod and call as good a physician a, hc can afford"
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
SPEED UP"- WILSON
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) bonds has been bought in Chicago up to the colsc of business yesterday, ac- cording to an officcial announcement made tonight. The city quota is $252,- . 300 c00
 Four more Michigan counties are over today. Indiana and Wisconsin reports indicate steady progress. Mil waukee is making a big start towards the completion of it's quota.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

New York, Oct. 2.-The New York federal reserve district had subscribed S139, ASSOC to the fourth Liberty ldan up to the close of business yesterday, or - of it's quota of S1,S00, GOO 900, ac- cording to official figures announced tonight.
 Among large subscriptions an nounced today were those of S1,000, ,000 each by the American Metal com pany; the Inspiration Consolidated Copper company and the Phelps Dodge corporation.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
Battles Medical Men

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2.-Declaring that Spanish influenza is baffling the medical profession. pr. W. A. Evans, president of the American Public Health association. in an address to- night before the Mississippi Valley tuberculosis convention here, said the only way to decrease mortalities caused by the disease was to enforce strict quarantine as soon as symptoms of it are discovered.
 "Our hands have been tied so far" Dr. Evans said, because we know of no cure for it. We have not as yet positively ascertained it's cause"
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
Notice toCotton Growers

This Company cannot accept cotton its various gins until fur ther noce This action required because temporary gesn at the gns This congestion by the inability of the manufacturers ship machinery schedule The Gin Man ager wires from the factory that shipments are being made All Company gins will turn capacity early possible Notice will be posted the gins further shipments can be received This Company constructing temporary and stor ing it's ranches Growers cooperate with us to help relieve this temporary emergency
 All cotton the yards and seed cotton will be gnned out in turn rapidly as possible
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct. 2.-As a result of the influenza outbreak Camp Pike was placed under quarantine to- day
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03

That we've been able to assemble such an exten- sve and varied showing of dress fabrics in the face of such unprecedented difficulties, is an accomp- lishment of which we are justly proud. Through careful and thorough search of the markets, the placing of early and large orders and the cheerful cooperation of manufacturers, we are able to pre- sent selections which very extensive and priced very reasonably. The task has not been an easy one but the results fully justify the additional efforts we have had to make.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-03
For Home DreSSn11akerS

The assortments are complete. There should be no hesitation now on the part of the home dress maker in choosing the material for any garment for Fall wear Quite the reverse; for we do not hesi- tate to say that at no time during the coming weeks will the selections offer greater possibilities. Beau tltul silks Ill the soft auring autumn tones woolen fabrcs diversified in weave and coloring; attrac-
 tive and servceable cotton materials are here in an abundance that will surprise and please. We sug- gest an early visit to all planning Fall apparel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
BURTON.

Mr. and Mrs Harry Pauley and Mr..
and Mrs. George Bartles visited sew
eral days in Dubuque last week
Florence and Russell Schaal, Mr.
and Mrs. Oscar Slaght and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Morris are sick with the
flu.
Miss Madeline Hartman left Sun
day for Mt. Hope where she will teach
school in Dist. No. z.
Mrs. Mcmahon is the new teacher
at Burton school and Miss Billings
teaches at Dutch Ridge.
Edward Richardson a resident of
this town, passed away Thursday af-
ter few hours illness. His funeral
was held Sunday morning at Burton
and was largely attended. He is sur
vived by wife and six children, be-
sides mother, several brothers and
sisters and many friends.
Relatives received word last week
from Ralph Reed in France saying he
was still in the hospital from wounds
received July 20.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
GRANT RIVER.

Ern Mclean, wife and son, spent
Thanksgiving at the Henry Hoffman
home in Lancaster.
In last weeks paper it said Ferd.
Pagel was visiting in Dubuque. 1t
should have been Mrs. Ferd. Pagel.
The Misses Ollie and Verna Green
have been sick with the flu. Ollie is
better but Verna has bronchial pneu-
monia.
Mrs. John Joyce, Elizabeth and
Frances, also Georgia Baker and
Alice Hoffman visited at Frank Nc
Leans Tuesday afternoon.
Frank Mclean and wife spent
Thanksgiving at the Ed. Mclean
home
Mrs Carl Moore and children spent
the past week with her mother, Mrs.
VIM. Hoffman.
Frank Mclean and wife were Wis
itors at the Marvin Clifton home near
Mt. Hope Sunday
Miss Amelia Green accompanied
Miss Lizzie Shepherd to Madison last
Friday where the latter underwent an
operation.
Henry Weisbenner and family Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. L. Weisbenner
Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
BEETOWN.

Orrin Burr and Archie Chapman
and families spent Sunday here.
Charlotte Joyce, Marie Brun, Syl
via and Lulu Garner are all home
from Lancaster school on account of
the flu closing the school
There are a number of new cases
of the flu here.
Irwin Oakleaf and wife of Bloom
ington, spent Sunday here.
Mrs Ida Taylor spent Thursday at
Madison with her daughter, Neva.
Florence and Kate eastman of
Lancaster, were guests at the John
eastman home Thursday to help eat
that big turkey and all the trimmings.
Ella Jamison went to Dubuque on
Wednesday,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
FLORA.

Mr.. and Mrs. w E. Garthwaite en-
tertained the following Thanksgiving
Lester Schneider, Ervie Edwards.
Harley Pohle and Vern Edwards and
families and grandpa Edwards, Ber-
ME Taylor and Mrs. Alma Borah.
j. c. Edgington was kept busy
shoeing horses the last of the week.
Looks as though the snow had
come to stay.
Quite number from here shipped
hogs the first of the week.
Clyde Cooleys, Mrs Allie Atkin-
son and w. E. Garthwaite were at
Lancaster Saturday
Frank Suttle got kicked by horse
Sunday.
Frank Atkinson and wife were at
Clyde Cooley's Sunday and Will
Garthwaites and John Edwards at
Lester Gchneiders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
Celebrated Their
43rd Anniversary.

Thanksgiving evening while Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Foster were enjoy
ing quiet evening together, they
were interrupted by bells ringing and
other prOmiscuous accomplishments
on their porch. Mr. Foster fastened
to open the door to ASCERTAIN the
meaning of it and found it to be a
party of neighboring friends coming
to help celebrate their forty-third
wedding anniversary and Mrs. Fos-
ter's birthday. They brought baskets
containing a variety of good things
for supper and bouquet of flowers
for the bride of forty-three years.
The occasion was a very enjoyable
one and one long to be remembered.
1t was a complete surprise to Mr..
and Mrs. Foster as we'll as being their
first charivari as they termed it, al
though very orderly one. After
partaking of the excellent supper and
discussing the enjoyable occasion the
guests departed wishing this worthy
couple many more happy anniver-
saries together. ***
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
GLEN HAVEN.

Mrs. Roy Hampton assisted her
mother, Mrs. Frank Edwards, last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Behlmer and Mrs.
F. D. Wood were Bloomington callers
last Wednesday evening.
We are glad to see Mr.. and Mrs.
Grager Vorwald up and around again
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hampton, Frank
Edwards and family spent Thanks
giving at the James Hampton home.
Albert Humes and family, Mrs
Ross Ortscheid and daughter Flor
ence spent Thanksgiving at the Geo
Craig home in Cassville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
Harper
NnntialS.

Miss Oma Harper and Mr.. Reuben
Kriesler were married at College
View, Neb., on Wednesday, Nov 20.
The dining room was prettily decor
ated with pink and green crepe paper,
draped from the light fixtures to the
table. A large wedding bell was sus-
pended from the center of the fixtures
and from it hung pretty doll dressed
as bride, in pink, holding out the
welding ring. On the center piece on
the table stood large vase of pink
and white carnations, while at each
plate was lighted candle. The can
dlesticks were of mahogany and the
candles pink with green shades.
Brick ice cream-brown, pink and
white, and cake were served in lace
doilies. The young folks will make
their home in Nebraska an& a wide
circle of friends here will wish them
much joy and piness.-Cassville
Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
Artie Tebo and Elgie Jamison

Artie Tebo and Elgie Jamison
spent Thanksgiving at home
A family reunion was held at the
D. B. Robinson home on Thanksgiv-
ing day it being their fiftieth we'd
ding anniversary. The children were
all home but two sons. Others pres
ent were Mrs. Lillian Karman and
son of Dubuque, Mrs. Esther Ellis of
Waterloo, Ia, Mrs. Olive Hoffmeier
and daughter of Davenport, Ia, Mrs.
Eva Jones and family, Mrs. Jessie
Klein and family, George, of Bee
town, grandson, Henry Robinson of
Camp Grant, Reuben Birch and fam
lily of Bloomington, Chris Shaben and
wife, Joseph Gerhard ST.. and Jr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
SITTER.

Mrs. H. Bast, Mrs. Joe Lind. Mrs
L. H. Briel, Adolph Wefel, Mrs. c,
Winzor and J. H. Wagner were Fen
nimore visitors the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Lesser of Fen
nimore. spent Thanksgiving with
Rose Gerhardt.
Miss Lille Eek of Ellenboro. Wis
tied with her grandma, Mrs. Petit
the past week.
Roy Pien is very sick with the flu
and is under the care of DR.. Bailey.
Simon Rekenthaler and Clarence
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Wood took their
Thanksgiving dinner with VIM. Wood
and family and supper at the John
Taylor home.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Behlmer spent
Thanksgiving at the JAS Gates home.
Miss Leila Dolphin spent Saturday
night at the F.. D. Wood home. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Behlmer are on
the sick list.
Mrs. VIM. Welsh and daughter Mil
lie spent Sunday at the John Barr
home s
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Wood and Alba
Humes spent Sunday at the r. Dolph-
in home. 81
Frank Edwards and family, Mr.nand
Mrs. Roy Hampton spent Sunday at
Archie Edwards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
A 56th Wedding
Anniversary.

Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs John Domer were
agreeably surprised last week by a
number of friends and relatives, the
occasion being the celebration of their
seth wedding anniversary. The worthy
couple had been invited out to dinner
and a comforter tying party at Mrs.
Fred Grebe's but on returning home
at noon to welcome a daughter whom
they had seen passing Mrs. Grebe's
residence they found well-filled
house and table. Six wedding cakes,
a roast goose and many other delica-
cies contributed by the happy plot
ters helped to make the jollifcation a
grand success. Mr. and Mrs. Domer
are both rs years old, having three
daughters and one son living besides
10 grandchildren who all wish them
many more years of life and happi-
ness. ***
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04

Fritz visited with Henry Foner of
Boscobel, last week.
Willie Bast has been home the last
few days with broken arm.
lydia Wefel of Fennimore, return
ed home Monday after visiting her
brother, Adolph, the past week
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
BLACK FACE ADS.

RAW FURS WANTED!
| am in the market for raw furs of
all kinds VIII pay cash and high
est market price,. Don't send your
furS away; come and see me. Jos.
Diener, Lancaster, Wis, Farmers
Phone. 294. 4Op2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
Gen. Calls Circle
Covered Dish Supper.

At the next regular meeting of the
Gen. Calls Circle, Dec. 10th, there
will be a covered dish supper at 6
O'Clock. Regular business meeting
at 7:3O. All members be present. a
good time awaits you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04

1t is safer to be silent than to re-
veal ones secret to anyone, and tell
ing him not to mention it.-Saadi.
Honest error is to be pitied, not rid
iculed.-Lord Chesterfield. a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
N. E. Junior Aid
Meeting.

The Junior aid of the M. E. church,
VIII meet with Mrs. S. w. Doolittle
Friday afternoon. All articles for
the bazaar must be turned in at this
meeting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
!. CHURCH AND social

Royal NeighbOrs
Will Meet.
The Royal Neighbors will hold
thelr regular meeting Dec. 9Th, with
a covered dish supper at $50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04

M Es Cnurch
Annual BAZAAR.
Don't forget the annual bazaar at
NJ. E. church, Wednesday afternoon,
Dec II. Aprons, fancy work, home
baking Tor sale. 41c1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
SAVE $500

On any coat now selling at
$1,000. $3.50, $3.50, $3.50,
or $4,000 we will make reduc-
ton of $500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-04
SAVE $3.50

On any coat now selling at
$3.50, s23.5O, $500, $27.5O, or
$4,000 the reduction during this
sale is $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

the social side Of existence at Wash
ington.
These four senators have indeed
been beset with the nets and traps
of the designing widows and maid
ems Of the capital many a time and
Oft But they cleave to their single
blessedness and dare the trappers,
and that other senator bachelor.
Boies Penrose. declines all invita-
tions TO social functions and flees to
sea in his yacht whenever lawmak-
ing is not keeping him in the city,
Senator James Duval Phelan OF
California is wealthy and witty.
keeps n beautiful home on Shcri-
dan circle and when he is not en-
tertaining there ne is much In de-
mapd, as a dinner guest The pages
of the senate will tell you he is the
greatest man In Washington next
to President Wilson. This BECAUSE
Pheian has made circus day a legal
holiday. furnishing the pages with
least he has made circus night a
halliday, furnishing the pages with
circus seats and the necessary