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Williams news., 1918-08-02
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Meletone Ortega was killed by lightning the evening of Ju- ly 31, during the big storm that could be seen from Williams. He was a Mexican sheepherder near Anita, at Benedict's camp. The lightning went thru his tent, and down his side, stripp- ing him almost bare, except for a portion of his underclothing, on the lower part of his limbs and his boots. The same bolt also killed his burro and his dog, and burned the tent and everything in it. When struck, Ortega had fallen over back wards, in the center of his tent and his body was not injured in the resulting fire. He has a brother at San Matoe, N. M., a small point near Grants, N M this side of Albuquerque. A coroners jury went out from Williams August 1, and return ed at midnight, bringing the body with them. Interment was made this morning in the local cemetery.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
CABARET SATURDAY

The event of this week will be the Cabaret at the Sultana Theatre Saturday night, which is being arranged by the build ing committee of the Red Cross Hut, and their many friend, to meet the assessment of the To- cal chapter for the mainten- ance fund.
 This affair will include all the spice of the last cabaret, which was such a success. There will be moving pictures, dancing, good eats, drinks (soft), society COW puncher stunts, wheels for showing who are fortunes fav- orites, and a high class musical program. It is reported that numerous politicians will be on hand to add to the excitement.
 MT. w. M. Hughes is master of ceremonies. Admission is if ty cents. There are no estima- tlons on what it will cost to get out, but all proceeds will go to the Canteen Service Hut fund.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Miss Lenore Francis is a
 Candidate for Reelection

Miss Lenore Francis amour ces that she is a candidate for for the democratic nomination to the office of County Superin- tendent of Schools, at the com ing primaries.
 Miss Francis is well, and lav- orably, known thru the excel lent work of the, past two years in which she has held this of flee. She has many friends in Williams, who will support her in the coming election, not only because of the ability she has evidenced in this position, but also because she is a sincere twin the war" worker and lives up to her slogan, Be knitter, not a knocker," and the citizens of Williams are partial to 100 per cent Americans.
 Miss Francis has been con- fronted by many real problems on account of the numerous new laws, which have brought perplexities and changes dur ing her term of office. But she has kept we'll informed on all new rules and regulations, and has kept up-to-date with the work of her office, giving it as much time as it required despite the eight hour law.
 Miss Francis asks the support of her friends on a basis of mer- it, with the endorsement of the good work she has done in the county schools since taking of flee. With the experience gained, concerning new school laws and conditions in Coconino County, her friends feel that she is we'll qualified to continue in office. Possibly her best re- commendation for reelection is the friendship, which is extend ed to her unanimously, by the teachers and parents of the county.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
PRISONER ESCAPES

Jack Beach, a man wanted for cattle stealing in Eddy County, New Mexico, escaped from an officer who had him in charge, Sunday night, when he leaped thru the window of the train and made good his escape in the darkness.
 Beach had been apprehend- ed at Kingman and was being taken to New Mexico by Sheriff J. N. Hewitt, of Eddy County. As the train passed Nevin, a station a few miles east of Will Hams the prisoner leaped across the coach and dove headfore- most thru an open window. He rolled down the embankment, quickly arose and disappeared in the dusk.
 Local officers joined in the search for the fugitive, and all residents of Garland Prairie were warned of his presence. All efforts to locate him have failed at last reports.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Nephew of Mrs. Platten
 Wins Honors in Fra


 The following quotation from a Washington newspaper, men, tions the fame that Mrs. Mary F. Platten's nephew, Lieut.. George Perkins of Washington, is winning in fighting for his country. Since the item here quoted, was printed, Lieut.. Perkins has been made Cap tain. MT. and Mrs. Platten are justly proud of their nephew.
 'Lieut. George Perkins, of Washington, who has had nine months flying service in France, who has been decorated with the croiX de guerre, and who is now recovering from a severe wound, has been Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt's ''paP' and would probably have been with him in the raid over the German lines where young Roosevlt net his death but for the wound.
 Young Perkins and Quentin Roosevelt, on 9 recent visit to Paris bought some stringed in- struments, with which they en- hvened the recreation hours in camp"
Williams news., 1918-08-02
NOTICE
OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY COMPANY

The President of the United States, having by proclamation dated the twenty-sixth day of December, 1917, taken over the possession, use, control and op- eration of the railroad and sys- tenn of transportation and ap- purtenances thereof, of The Grand Canyon Railway Com pany, and of it's affiliated com panies, to wit, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company, Rio Grande ,El Paso and Santa Fe Railroad Company, and The Kansas $ Southwestern Railway Com pany, effective twelve o'clock noon, December twenty-eighth, 1917, and having been author ized to agree with the carriers as to compensation for the property so taken over and other pertinent matters, by Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for the operation of transportation systems while
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Williams news., 1918-08-02
ARIZONA DEACONESS HOS PETAL AND HOME
 Now Being Erected at Phoe nix Arizona

Splendid progress is being made with the construction of the new Deaconess Hospital and Home now being erected at Phoenix, Arizona, architects drawing of which appears above.
 The first units of the main plant are now under way, a five acre lot and a ten room nurses home having been secured.
 This is a charita ble institution which will care for general hos tital cases and will also main tain sanatorium for tuber- cular patients.
 MT. E. s. Gaddis, financial secretary, has been here all week, securing new friends and further support for this work.
 When complete this enter prise will inaugurate state wide charity, the campaign for which was begun in May, 1916. Since that time over two thirds of the state has been informed of the project and ninety-fve thousand dollars mas been 0o- mated, about one half of which
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Sending Them Of with a Smile

The Red Cross Canteen Ser vice has been meeting many troop trains this week, four and five having passed thru daily. Fruits, smokes and gum, post cards and pencils are most pop ular with the soldiers and they are supplied with all they can use of these things. The addi- tion of post cards has proved
 a happy one, especially since they are stamped. Jerome con- tributed fifteen hundred cards the first of this week in addition to the regular funds, which was an appreciable gift. A number of young men known in Will Hams were on various trains.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
COURSE CONCLUDED

The demonstration lecture on infants foods, which was giv- en by Mrs. Mary Pritner Lock wood Tuesday was the conclud- ing lecture of the summer school course in War Cookery, which Mrs. Lockwood has held here this month, as she has been called to another part of the state on business.
 The lesson Tuesday held unu- lsual interest, not only for the mothers who wished to learn the most modern ideas about the feeding of young children, but for all present, as the sub 'Ject was supplemented with a demonstration of the use of the pressure cooker, the latest ad- dition in culinary art which al- lows the housewife to save time and energy in cooking foods perfectly. The pressure cooker is practically unknown in Will Hams, and the. opportunity of seeing it in use was much ap- preciated.
 The members of the class who have been able to attend regularly are enthusiastic in their endorsement of this part of the work of the Extension Service of the State Agricultur- al College.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
GARDEN CLUB REPORTS

That the Red Lake Garden Club is actively engaged in raising war gardens is evidenc- ed in the following reports of the young agriculturists. Report for July
 I have weeded and hoed my garden and planted peas in the space left for cabbage and eau lif1ower, as I was unable to get the plants. I have sold six punches of radishes and four pounds of peas.
 BURNS MCLEAN July Garden Report
 I have a nice looking garden. Everything is coming up. But the prairie dogs are eating my corn. have sold some greens. GERALD BOULIN My Garden Report for July
 My carrots and beets are up and looking fine. My rutaba- gas are large enough to thin out
 l have weeded my garden. It took me ten minutes as the weeds weren't thick.
 sold about six pounds of peas which brought me 2Oc a pound. I sold about eight punches of radishes, too. GRACE M. MCLEAN Garden Report for July
 said that I would have to replant some things but I have not because the creek came up and went through my garden and everything is up. I am go- ing to loosen the ground around the plants so they will grow faster.
 CALLIE LUCILLE CARPENTER Garden Report for July
 My rutabagas are growing fast and my lettuce is just com ing up.
 l have sold some radishes and peas out of my garden. l am going to plant the rest of my garden in peas and lettuce.
 l watered my garden and then a rain came and so planted the rest of my garden except about five feet. l could not get cabbage or caulifower and it is too late to plant cucumbers. l planted rutabagas for tur- nips because they are nicer to cook and will keep better than turnips.. JOYCE FRANCES MCLEAN July 27, 1918.
Williams news., 1918-08-02

has been contributed in $1OO pledges, with the rest in aver age pledges of fifty dollars. The immediate need is about $1OO,OOO.
 That all classes of citizens have given substantial evidence of their interest, regardless of creed, is gratifying to the man. agement, and it is stated that the work so far represents the cooperation of fifteen denomi- nations.
 The Deaconess hospital when opened in six or eight. months, will be second to no other simi- lar institution in the southwest. The completed structure will have one hundred and twenty beds, and will endeavor to re- lleve the hospital situation for the civilian population, and will be ready also to help Uncle Sam care for convalescent soldiers returned from the battle front.
 Altogether this institution will prove itself quite an asset to Arizona.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
EDUCATORS WARN
 AGAINSTsTOBACCO
(COntributed)

The Kansas State Teacher S Association passed the follow ing resolutions at it's last annual meeting.
 "As teachers of Kansas we protest most emphatically ag- ainst the organized efforts of the tobacco interests to create a demand for their wares in our new national army. By a nation wide advertising campaign the tobacco trust would make the demand appear spontaneous. It hides it's own self-interest Ill the appeal to be generous to our sailors and soldiers.
 "We urge our citizenry to do some clear thinking on this sub ject; thing harmful in peace is just as harmful, if not more so, in time of war, and we be- lieve that this tobacco propa- ganda, if not checked, will largely nullify the teachings in our schools regarding narcotics and physical welfare and that also it will encourage a favor able attitude towards, and con- done the use of tobacco and cig- arets among the youth of Kan sas."
 Prof. Irving Fisher. in his ad- dress on Public Health as so- cial Movement at the last Ma tional Conference on Social Work said:
 With the exception of al cohol, tobacco smoking is prob ably the most common of the drug habits. A movement ag- ainst it's use is only in it's early stages. The anti-alcohol move ment did not get it's connlete power up until science got back oft and showed that even small quantities of alcohol are injur- ious. The tobacco movement is now in the same stage. Child workers are realizing more and more that tobacco is a demoral izer of childhood"
Williams news., 1918-08-02
HIGHWAY ROBBERIES

Two young men from Ken lucky, Fred c. Cameron and Charles Snyder, held up A. w. Bikker, well-knoWn insurance man of Flagstaff, a few miles. out of that place last Friday ev- ening, relieving him of his Olds- mobile automobile. gold watch and five dollars. Having posed as probable purchasers of the machine they had induced MT Bikker to take them on a dem onstration drive.
 The robbery occurred several miles from Flagstaff, and the young men drove off towards the east, leaving MT. Bikker by the roadside. He knew that the auto contained but four gallons of gasoline, and reaching tele-- phone soon after the incident, he informed the county officers and soon all the county roads were guarded.
 The fugitives later met c. O. Bainbridge, also of Flagstaff, and asked for gasoline. He con- sented to loan them some and while getting it was held up. robbed of two rifles and pistol which, he charged, the men used to intimidate him. Their adventure lasted but short time for they were apprehend- ed at Winslow on Saturday.
 The preliminary hearing was held before Judge J S. Button in Williams, on Monday, July 29, when the prisoners answer ed to felony charges. They waived preliminary trial and were bound over to the Super for Court on $5,0O0 bail each.
Williams news., 1918-08-02

At Post Office
 Miss Bessie Campbell is as sisting at the post office, in the absence of Miss Stark.
 BUY w. s. s. Gone to Coast
 Mrs. Ray Wickens left Sun day for Los Angeles. where she will visit with friends.
 BUY w. s. s. From Vacation
 Miss Grace Bull returned last Saturday from California.
 BUY w. s. s. Left Tuesday
 E. H. Duffield left on No. I, Tuesday. for California where he will take examinations for government service in the en- gineering corps.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
New Store to Open Soon

MT. L. J. Olsen, formerly of Williams, who has lived in Chloride for the past two years, has returned here and will open a store in the building formerly occupied by B. F. Sweetwood's s garage.
 This new business will be an exclusive mems furnishings and shoe store, and will be opened in few days, tho the exact date has not been determined.
 The building mas been com pletely remodeled and the most modern of equipment installed for MT. Olsen.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
A. s. HAWKINS
Democratic Candidate Attorney General.
Press Comments

The Phoenix Messenger of May 4th, 1918, says:
 Judge Hawkins hardly needs an introduction to the voters ot this state, as his splendid talent has been utilized in behalf of Liberty Bonds and on other oc- casions before audiences in nearly every part of the state. He is an able lawyer, a man of clean habits and faultless prl- vate life. He came to Arizona about seven years ago from the state of Texas, where he was known as one of the foremost lawyers of that state. having conducted many notable cases. He served in both branches of the Texas Legislature and has always taken an active part i'll politics. being an uncompro- missing Democrat.
 Should Judge Hawkins we- ceive the nomination, he would make a good race, and; when Ol0CCCo, CIlS SCdCO W OoA OO oc@A V under his legal guidance.
 "His lifetime has been spent in the study and practise of law and he now has good client age thru out the state. Judge Hawkins is about fifty years of age, married, and makes his home in Phoenix. where he has considerable property"
 The Mohave County Miner said:
 "Following came the speak ing at Elk's Hall, Judge Paul c. Thorne presiding, who intro duced the speaker of the day, Judge A. s Hawkins, who made one of the most stirring addres- ses that we have heard in re- cent years, and it is a notewor- thy fact that following his re- marks at the close of the meet ing nearly all present availed themselves of an opportunity to subscribe for a Liberty Bond. In support of the ardent man. ner in which Judge Hawkins appealed to the people, we will quote one of the prominent citi- zens of Oatman, at which place he spoke Saturday evening. He said: That if Judge Hawkins would make one more speech in Oatman, he believed that he could double the amount of the Liberty Loan subscription '' Such was this mans opinion of Judge Hawkins and we are certain that it is the opinion of all of the people of this section who were fortunate enough to hear him. Adv
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Wanted--P

Wanted--FICture
 The Automobile Blue Book, published at Chicago, desires a cut representing a road thru the pines near Williams. Any one having a small panel kodak picture of such scene will con- fer favor by handing same to L. s. Williams. The picture is to b eused in connection with an article to be published in the Blue Book entitled Williams, and Its EnVirOnS."
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Agricultural Estimates

The agricultural estimates for the State of Arizona for 1917 are: Corn, 34,O0O acres: oats. II, ,5OO acres; wheat 38,OOO acres; barley 3O.OOO acres i; cotton. 92,OOO acres; alfalfa. 125,0O0 acres; beans, 10000 acres; grain sorghums, co., 370 acres; potatoes, 5,42O acres.
Williams news., 1918-08-02

At Red Lake
 The Red Lake Woman's Club will meet Saturday, August 5, at the home of Mrs. Will Bash am. Mrs. Mary Pritner Lock- wood, of the State Extension Service, will give a demonstra- ton lecture before the club.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Hart Here Yesterday

I1dTt I1ere GStefday
 l.. B. Hart spent a few hours in Williams yesterday, having come down from Flagstaff on business especially concerning the Red Lake and Spring Val ley roads.
Williams news., 1918-08-02

White Garage Gasoline 2812 cents. Free air and water. Open from 7 A. M. to II P. M.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
To Coast

To Coast
 Miss Helen Stark left on No. Wednesday. for Los Angeles and others California points, to spend a few weeks vacation.
Williams news., 1918-08-02

Lost - Masonic key charm Finder return to F. M. Gold.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
Thru Tuesday

hfu ueSday
 Chas. Owens, formerly of Williams, now of the Hath U. s. Engineers, passed thru Will Hams Tuesday and saw his re- latives while here.
Williams news., 1918-08-02
F or County Attorney

l hereby announce that am a candidate for the democratic nomination for county attorney at the primaries, Sept. 10.
 MERGER HEMPCRLY
Williams news., 1918-08-02

Cash and Carry Stores
 Douglas, July 31.-A Cash and Carry grocery store, the second of it's kind here, has just started.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05
AIR STATION IN IRELAND
Yankee Camp Springs Up With Speed
Of Circus.

An American aviation station Is
growing In Ireland with the speed of
the early morning tent city which
springs up when the circus comes to
town In the states.
Captain Herbster is In command,
and under his supervision miniature
town is springing up. carefully
planned. mostly wooden construction.
but neat and methodIcal.
An example Of Yankee efficiency,
the one big airdrome already In place
was designed In America, built there
In sections. shipped across the Attain
tic and erected In record time. 1t is
remarkably efficient product Of
American engineering ingenuity.
Aviators in training there will help
run down the Hun who preys under
the North sea.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05
TURNING TO SILVER
Miners Find That Purchasing Price Of
Gold is Goinq Down.

The Yukon miner is turning from
gold to silver mining. While the value
Of the former, or its purchasing power,
has decreased, that of silver has been
doubled.
There is great activity in two silver
bearing areas tributary to Dawson. the
Mayo district on the upper Stewart
river and along the Twelve-Mile Creek.
These fields are $50 miles apart. Sill
yer was discovered In these areas
years ago, but DO work was ever done.
The Canadian government has dis
patched a party of biologists TO inves-
tigate the prospects of developing the
silver mining industry In this section.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05
START THEIR BATTLES
FROM STRIP OF TAPE
Just Like Runners Taking Part
in a Great Athletic
Meet. =:

The allied armies start their battles
from tape-line just like runners tax.
Ing part In an athletic meet. A strip
of white tape, an inch wide. marks the
assembly line from which the troops
Ego over"
The troops gather under cover of
darkness and await the zero hour,
which is guarded with the strictest
secrecy. All the watches OF the Of
ficers are synchronized. The soldiers
await the word to start. It may be
given at midnight or at four-fifty
O'Clock In the morning.
I've seen an attack started by Amer
leans along the Marne In the mid-af-
ternoon sunlight. but the onslaughts
usually are launched before daybreak,
or during fog.
The British have developed an in
genious smoke screen, which, coupled
with the artillery, battles the enemy.
I've seen troops march silently dur
ing the night to the assembly tape.
I've heard the boom of the great
guns and seen the flashes marking
the barrage as flood of men rushed
forward. 1t seems incredible how any
livings thing could come through such
infernos. when at dawn you trudge
across the fresh battlefield and see the
starting tape lying on the scorched
grass and across mighty shell craters.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05
Warm Things for Cold Days

Our long experience here fits us to know
the needs of men and boys in wearing APP
parel. From the young fellow who wants to
dress up to the lumberjack who wants to be
protected from the cold and the rain and
SHOWS, we are prepared to fit them out COM
pletely.' Hats, Caps, Shirts, both dress and
work. Ties Hose, Gloves, Mackinaws, Fine
Shoes and Work Shoes, Rubber Footwear
of all kinds, Warm Shoes, boots and Pacs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05
Underwear

Then there's our Underwear department,
very complete in every detail in Union Suits
and two-piece garments, in light, medium
and heavy weight, in wool or cotton or mixed,
for men, women and boys and girls.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05

First Lieut.. Edmund G. Chamber
lain, Marine corps aviator, who was
recommended for the Victoria Cross
and the Congressional Medal of Honor,
the highest awards Of two nations, for
downing seven German planes while
on visit flight with a British air
squadron. He dispersed a company
Of Huns with a machine gun while
landing, took one prisoner and car
ried back wounded French officer.
Chamberlain halls from San Antonio,
Tex, and Is a graduate of Princeton
and Texas universities.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-12-05
Rain browns sparrows.

Rain fell so hard in storm at
Moundsville, w. Va. recently that
hundreds Of sparrows we're drowned