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Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
CHURCH STANDS
 BACK WAR WORK

The following resolutions. were adopted at the District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south, held in Phoenix, Arizona, April 1l-21, 1918:
 Whereas, we as a nations in con- junction with our allies of other na tions, are fighting for the greatest things in the world, namely; liberty, righteousness, democracy and a true and lasting peace, and
 Whereas, Germany believes that Might makes right rather than right makes might, and is pouring forth her millions of trained soldiers to curse the world with the doctrine of selfishness, servitude, and militar- ism, which is the doctrine of satan, as opposed to unselfishness, service, righteousness, and peace, which is the doctrine of Christ, and
 Whereas, it behooves us as Chris tians and citizens of a great country that was founded on righteousness, | to put forth our full strength, both | in men, money, and moral force, for | the dethronement of wrong and the enthronement of right, and | Whereas, Spirituality and the will to win are the mightiest factors in our success and we must look to the church of Christ to generate these forces, which will make democracy safe for the world as we'll as the world safe for democracy, and
 Whereas, we note with satisfaction the great work that has been and is being done by our own church along every line from thrift stamps. bonds, and Red Cross work, up to
 the strongest man power, to help
 win the war, Therefore, By this Dis
 trict Conference of the Arizona Dis
 trict, Los Angeles Annual Conference
 Methodist Episcopal church, south be it
 | Resolved: First, that we as 8 church will stand, as we have stood
 squarely with our president and
 government ready to cooperate in all
 ways and in all things to win the
 war.
 Resolved; Second, that we must be
 unstinted in the use of men anG
 money for Christian work in oul training camps, at the front, and 1T
 church can be of value either in { spiritual or material sense. Resolved: third, that We give
 Bishop Lambeth and our war board , our heartiest approval and co-opera- tion in the great work they are do l ing for the cause, and to our utmos , ability will respond to their ever! i call, by doing our part to carry thu : work to completion. -. Respectfully submitted, r S. C. BOCKMON. l Conference Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
HIGH SCHOOL GIRL
 BRANDED AS THIEF

Last night it was discovered that Miss Amy Cartwright, alias Meredith Bishop, a popular member of the senior class, had taken the jewels of her sister and appropriated them for herself To make the sad story com plete concerning this happy tale of veal and woe it might be further said that the sister whose jewels sum of money from an insurance agency for the loss of the gems.
 Is this piece of crooked news of crooked dealing sufficient to make your heart rise to the edge of your teeth2 If not, get false pair and ask some one about the rest of this case of criminality which is taken from the plot of the coming senior class play. Under Cover which will be staged at the high school next Friday night.
 Of course Miss Meredith Bishop in real life is not a criminal, but when she gets on her makeup and begins to rehearse her part in the play she is instantly transformed into an er- ring woman who is over fond of other persons jewels.
 There are other actors in the play not quite so crooked who will make you hug yourself with joy at their actions it is said. and when they become entangled in the tolls of the law your hair will stand up so hard that it will pull you out of your seat and take away your breath.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
NELL [. BAILEY
 SHOWING CLASS

The Washington Star of Sunday, April 14, contained an interesting de- scription of ceremonial of the Mystic Shrine of Washington, D. C. wherein a. prominent part was played by Captain Neill E. Bailey, who is the potentate Of Fl Zaribah Temple of Phoenix.
 Captain Bailey entered the service of the government some months ago and is stationed in Washington, D. C. Among other things the story contained the following paragraph:
 "Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine Potentate L. Whiting Estes declares, 'eclipsed all past performances at it's ceremonial session on the top floor of the New Willard Wednesday evening" It was a record breaker,' he says, for candidates, for there were forty-five all told, and thirty-two of them wore the uniform of their country, except when they were getting what they wanted and what they described as what was coming to them,' for then we had to compel them to change their uniform, especially for the camers flight and the clash of the warlike sheiks.' Among the guests of the evening was Capt. NeilI E. Bailey of the National Army. poten- tate of Fl Zaribah Temple of Phoenix. Ariz., Capt. Bailey furnished one of the real sensations of the evening when at the head of a column of ninety eight men in the uniforms of the army, navy and the marine corps, with Maj. Louis C. Wilson, Our Own Louis,' as the Arab Patrol is pleased to call him, fly ing handsome likeness of Old Glory. he led a march around the big hall with something more than HOO flushed Shriners cheering their hearts out in g. patriotic demonstration. And the class
 also was a patriotic bunch,' says Po- tentate Estes, so patriotic that we hadn't the heart to give them all that
 was coming to them,' but one of them got so much that he left without secur-
 ing the return of his watch, his jewelry l and nice little roll of money we were
 holding for him during the clash At
 the business meeting Almas Temple
 honored Harry o. Perry, potentate of
 Boumi Temple of Baltimore, by making 1 him an honorary member"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
LAWN FETE |S
 PLAN IF CLUB

For the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of Liberty Bonds, the Or angew wood Ramona club will give a Lawn E'ete this evening at the eoun- try home of Mir. and Mrs. l.. B. Morris of North Seventh avenue.
 The barn dance and supper with many interesting diversions on the side that have been planned for the evening will attract number of guests from town as well as from the country. It is to be a thoroughly delightful affair and the patriotic purpose for which it is planned will be another incentive for a large attendance.
 The rural club is one of the banner organizations in the state federation and is devoting practically every meet ing to some war measure. Conservation, Thrift, Red Cross activities are prac- ticed by the members in the club and in the home.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
.ED M 'NAL[Y DENIES
 ESPIONAGE CHARGES

Ed McNally, cook employed at a restaurant at Central avenue and Jackson street, indicted by the Fed eral grand jury for alleged violation of the espionage act, pleaded not guilty before Judge Sawtelle in the Federal court yesterday.
 McNally. according to the indict- ment, is alleged to have said in the presence of a number of persons that:
 Tt was a pity it was not the president or McAdoo that was killed, instead of the Mexican: that no man should buy Liberty bonds unless he had 5000 in the bank; to hell with the government; that he was not go- ing to buy any bonds; that the gov ernment never did do anythig for him; that he would not give a damn if Germany did win the war as he would just as soon live under German rule as under United States govern ment rule.'
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ATTEN-
 TON

All Knights of Columbus are re- quested to meet at Sixth avenue and Washington street at 9:30 o'clock this morning for the purpose of participant ing in the Liberty loan parade. Auto mobiles will be provided. Every K. C. is urged to be there, and on the ap- pointed time.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
CARD OF THANKS

many friends for their kindness and sympathy in our bereavement caused by the death of our mother. Mrs. Mel inda Iinville and especially the mem bers of the Phoenix Fire department and other friends for their floral of ferings
 Mrs. Louie r. McCann and family.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
WEATHER FORECAST
TRepubIlcan A. P. Leased Wire1

Arizona-F'riday and Saturday part ly cloudy and unsettled. Not much change in temperature.
 West Texas-Friday and Saturday falr.
 Southern California-Fair
 Colorado-Cloudy with rain Friday afternoon or night; colder. Saturday partly cloudy and cool.
 New Mexico-FTiday and Saturday partly cloudy probably rain northeast portion Saturday. Cooler east DOT tion Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY

degrees.
 Excess in temperature since the first of the month, IS degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since January 1, s6 degrees Normal precipitation January 1 to date, 2.76 inches.
 Actual precipitation January 1 to date, 2-54 inches.
 Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January 1, .22 inch.
 ROBERT O. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
TUBERCULAR TRAINED
 NURSE

Have devoted p years to exclusive one hour daily; under your doctors supervision. Teach you how, when and what to eat and how to cook it. While giving one hour professional service my assistant will care for all other details so essential to comforts of patient and family.
 Tubercular patients only, ones that cannot afford continuous trained nurse Will call anywhere to show how to do things that come under nurses work Prices reasonable. Phone to Room 311. Adams Hotel; I'll call and explain.- Adv. 5bg
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
TOWN TOPICS

TO CLOSE OFFICE-The Arizona Eastern will close it's office from to l o'clock today because of the flag pa rade of Liberty Day.
 HORSES AT LARGE-E. Valensa, charged with permitting horses to run at large, will be given his prelimin- ary hearing Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. l.. W. Van Pelt will appear as chief witness for the state. WOODS BOUND Waiving his preliminary examination in the justice court, Robert Woods, against whom John H. Page is the com plaining witness, was bound over to the superior court.
 CASE GOES ,OVER- The case of James C. F'aim, charged with present. ing false claims of vouchers to the gov ernment, was adjourned by Judge Saw telle in the federal court yesterday un- til the next session of court. CALLES' BOND $1, ,00o-Judge Saw telle yesterday fixed the bond of Carlos C.. Gales at s1,000 for his appearance to answer a charge in the federal court of exporting implements to Mexico in violation of the presidents proclama- ton of February IA, last.
 JOINS NAvY-Karl Pierson, brother of Eugene Pierson. is here for a visit with his parents. on furlough from the navy. MT. Pierson says that the navy is all claimed for it and more He is very enthusiastic about this branch of the service.
 EXPRESSIVE, NOT ELEGANT = Lucille Pima who is alleged to have called Antonio Gutierriz names more expressive than elegant was brought before Justice De Souza yesterday or the charge of disturbing the peace
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

NduIpS. INGWdTU Phone 76S. du A WOMAN OR GIRL to do light house work, where there are no children. One and one-half miles in the country. Apply to R. A. Windes. Tempe. 5d SPECIALS-Used Dodge cars, 1917- 1918 models, in good condition, $500 up. Phone 14, or P. o. Box 312 Mesa Garage, Mesa. 5d FURNISHED rooms. light house. keeping, modern, no sick no children. 515 N. Second St. dp STRAYED-One year old black horse mule, 15 hands high, mange on front legs, slit in right ear. Re- ward. J. w. Shirley, Box 142, Tempe.
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Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

Elevation of water in reser-
 voir at 6 D. m... 1s6.0s Contents. acre feet ... S24,O39 Loss in acre feet .... 2,601 Elevation of water in reser-
 voir one year ago ... 22942 Contents. acre feet year ago. 1,391, ,440 Normal flow. NJ l. ..... 31 900 Normal flow, NJ. L. same date
 in 1917 ............. s2S4OO Water used for irrigation
 north side, NJ. L........... 4s,24O Water used for irrigation
 south side. M. I. ....... S2,S40
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-Goodrich Silvertown 54x4, on rim on Buckeye road between Phoenix and Avondale Cotton Camps. Reward Phone 76S. du
Arizona republican., 1918-04-26

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID, to The Republican and dispose of. or get what you want
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
COUNTY sFNs
LCURDCS.

! Joe kadera ar, fa.'ily, of Saratoga
were entertained al the Joe Miller
home Sunday.
Adolph Lukes, wife and daughter
Elsie and Edna autoed from Waterloo
Saturday afternoon to -isit at the
Frank and R. H. Buckley homes. They
returned home Sunday evening.
Wence Shatek autoed to Elma on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Will Beaumaster, Of Elma, en-
joyed pleasant day via her bro
Their Roger Fogarty Sun""-'
loretta Heigle spent T osday with
NJ Ted Tillman.
Tom Koshatka was an Alta Vista
business caller Tuesday.
John Peterson autoed to Alta Vista
Wednesday,
Mrs. Frank Buckley, who was stay
ing the past week with her daughter,
Mrs. Francis Dvorak, near Cresco, re-
turned home Sunday.
J. P. McGrane and wife, of New
Hampton, enjoyed Sunday at the lat
ter's parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wence Shatek and
daughters Angelina and Helen spent
Sunday at the Joe Miller home.
Mrs. Lou Fisher and babe were en-
tertained at the Frank Fisher home
Sunday afternoon.
William Sheridan and daughter
Bernadette were Alta Vista callers
Tuesday.
On Wednesday,, Aug. Z, ten pound
boy made his arrival at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Buckley Hearty
congratulations.
Mrs. Will Shea called on her sister,
Mrs. Tom Noonan Monday morning.
Dorothy Mcdaniel assisted Mrs. Joe
Friedhoff cook for the threshers on
Monday.
Kristine Peterson visited at the
Martin Hoffman home one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Dvorak and
son Truman spent Sunday evening at
the latter's parental home.
Pete Milota motored through here
Sunday afternoon en- route for Elma
and Alta Vista.
Ralph Buckley and wife called at
the Wence Shatek home Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Buckley autoed
to Elma Monday evening.
Mrs. Albert Kidding and son Wal
lace visited with Mrs. Fred Kidding
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Valvoda were FL
ma callers Saturday. "a,
We are sorry to state that little
Angelina Shatek is quite sick at PRES
ept. ~. ,,Jf-<1.
Frank Buckley and daughter Clara
dined with Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Buck
ley Sunday.
Clara Buckley was an Elma shop
per Saturday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
She Knew Better Anyhow.


A certain small town, seven miles
from somewhere else, as the crow flies.
boosted only two physicians, Doctor
Smith and Doctor Brown. There was
considerable rivalry between the two
Knights Of the pill and powder and
when Doctor Smith received a very
urgent call from a young farmer about
four miles in the country, he left an
ONCE full Of patients, cranked up what
has to be cranked up and was OF.
When he arrived at the farmers
house he found that a three-year-old
t9armer" had cut his finger. The doc.
tor was chagrined when he saw the
sberious" nature Of the accident. He
thought of the Office full Of patients he
had left and had visions Of them walk
ing in single file to the Office Of Doctor
Brown. !-.'
TT was very, very silly Of you to call
me on this case" he said. somewhat
testify, to the farmers wife. ....
II know 1t was, but Doctor Brown
was out" .- ....a.,,.s.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
1lsr
OBITUARY.

Rebecca Louisa Page, daughter OF
Daniel and Louisa Page, was born in
Ohio, Sept. 1e, 1888, and died at the
home of her daughter Mrs. G. E. ST.
monds at Minneapolis, Mimi, July
81, 1918, aged "a years, 10 months,
Is days.
When child she moved with her
parents from Ohio to northern I'LL
nois, Oct. 10, 1852, she was married
to C.. c. Perry at Dundee, Illinois.
To this union seven children were
born, A. D. and W. B. of Cresco, c. E.
and M. o. of Selah, WASH, ]. J. of
Alaska and L. G. of San Francisco,
Cal, and daughter, Mrs. G. E. ST.
monds Of Minneapolis, who passed
away few moments after her mo-
Their. -,
In the fall of 1867 they came to To-
wa, settling in Winneshiek county,
Ten years later they moved to Cres-
co in which town and its vicinity they
lived until July Is, 1917, when the
husband and father was called to the
Glory Land. From that time until her
death she lived with her daughter in
Minneapolis.
In her youth she was baptized, unit
ing with, the Baptist church in Dun
dee, ILL.,. in which faith she lived and
died.
She leaves to mourn their loss, six
sons, 81 grandchildren and Is great
grandchildren, she never having been
called upon to mourn the, death of one
of her descendants. She was q wo-
man of undying Christian faith, low
ed by all who knew her, a devoted
wife and mother.
a Funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. J. A. Petit at the residence
OF A. D. Perry Friday, Aug. 2. Bur-
ial in Oaklawn., ssr
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
Strained HE 1eleseope.

The oldest inhabitant Of Little
Cockleton possesses q telescope which
ho never uses.
why don't you make use Of 1t some
times. Jamesf' q neighbor asked.
1T used to be q good n" James
said sorrowfully. ''but it's broke nov"
esxSSf fB!af, ss.taDs ssssS'
WELL" James replied, 1T was such
Q good'n that I could see the old church
steeple i've miles away quite plain,
but Joseph, the scoundrel, got the
lend Of 1t and tried to make out the
Steeple Of the Methody chapel norm
ten miles away. He tried and tried
and couldn't, 80 that he strained my
glass and it's never been right since.
Orat Joseph" ,,s.,sr.., &, s..,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
GOES FAR BACK IN HISTORY
French City Of Montdidler Was Of In
portaneo In First Millennium %
the Christian Era. Ta

The National Geographic society 10.
sues the following war geography bull
letin on Montdidier, q few miles east
Of Amiens:
''This little town, whose history
dates back to the first millennium Of
the Christian era, had population
Of less than 5000 at the beginning Of
the war, but it was rich in historic
associations. It is said to have d..
rived its name from the fact that
Older or Desiderius, the last Of the
Lombard kings. was Imprisoned here
In ~ by Charlemagne. It will DO r.
membered that Charlemagne, having
put aside his first wife. DesideriuS
daughter. took up the quarrel of Pope
Adrian with the Lombard monasch,
and after marching an army across
the Alps, captured the erstwhilO d.
thsr.ln-law's capital city. T1dnum.
and took the vanquished ruler back
to France, where he died in. captivity.
'Montdidier IL attractively SITUATED
On IN eminence on the banks OF tn.
t3yss Don. II II the capital of an u.
foodiaDansnt In the department Ut
the somms. and Is g miles north Of
Paris By rail, and q miles southeast
Of Amiens. Its chief industries be-
fore the war were tanneEies and the
manufacture Of zinc.white.
"When the tides Of war finally r.
cede It 10 probable that the three build
inss In which the citizens Of Mont
didles took the greatest pride win bo
crumbling ruins. These are the church
Of st. Pierre which was built before
Columbus set sail ON his voyage Of
discovery, and which contains Q tomb
and font Of the eleventh eeptury; the
church Of st. Sepulchre, q fifteenth
century edidee. and the Palais Do jug.
tee, formerly the city castle. In tho
last named building visitors before tho
war were shown six unusually hand
some Brussels tapestries Of the sew
enteenth century. These were I'M
doubtedly removed before the Ger
mans entered the city.
'Nontdidier's most famous son was
Palmantier, the scientist, who gave
impetus to the culture Of the potato
IN France. A statue erected here COM
memorates hi0 gift to the nation.
For q number of years this little
city was governed by itS own lords,
then passed under the dominion Of the
counts Of Creepy and va1ois. In the
twelfth century it became Q posses
sion Of the French crown and received
q charter OF liberties. In 1850 It Of.
tered q gallant and successful resist
anco to the Spanish invadero."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
ALBION.

A very severe wind and electric
storm visited our locality Sunday
morning.
Leslie Wells was an over Sunday
visitor with Harmony relatives.
J. Mrs. Anna Stevens spent last week
with Cresco relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Guy Rutherford, OF
Quasqueton, came Sunday for a brief
visit at the c. B. Ashley home, re-
turning Monday.
Thelma Ashley returned Sunday
from Quasqueton, Iowa, where she
has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Guy
Rutherford. -. r.. q
Miss Murphy, who has been spend
ing some time at the home Of her sis
ter, Mrs. Will Nolan, returned to her
home near Preston last week.
"a Needless to say the combined meet
ing of the w. 8. s. and ice cream So
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
BONAIR.

Guy Sparks returned to Montana for
harvesting Sunday morning.
. Miss Halweg. who will teach the
Bonair school this wintersst as in
town Friday. ~ fir
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Nichols attend
ed the. funeral of Mrs. Mason at LIE
Roy Monday.
Donald Thorne is spending the
week with his uncle, Frank Thorne.
of Hinckley, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Bird are enjoy
ing a visit from their daughters, Clare
of Cutknife, Sask., and Frances, of De-
troit, Mich.
Mrs. Guy Sparks has moved into
the house Just vacated by Harry Crox-
ton. -.
Leslie Bawden was a victim of sun
stroke one of these extremely hot
days. ~
Mrs. Anna Owens and sons Donald
and John are visiting relatives in
Bristol, MINI. .,-
Mrs. Paul Auringer and children re-
turned Wednesday from a six weeks
visit in Illinois and Michigan. A let
ter from her husband received We'd
nesday stated that he was Ill with ton
silitis and would be sent to the hos
pital for the removal of the infected
organs. 49,.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Daley have re-
ceived a letter from their son James,
Somewhere in France" ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews received .
communication from their son Willie
posted in England.
Mala Albertson is staying with Mrs.
Everett Phillips in Cresco.
: The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. T. G.
Thomas Thursday. .-r@
Henry Dotzler writes from Camp
Gordon that everyone is fine and the
work enjoyable. but expresses a de-
sire for more letters.
The Comrades will hold an ice
cream social at the George Buchanan
home tonight. - al
Leon Morgan is driving a new Ford
these days.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09
A Tragic Happening.

Mrs. Martin BjorPe, living near Har-
mony was burned to death one day last
week, dying one day after the occur
renee of the accident related by the
Harmony News as follows:
"A frightful accident occurred at the
Martin Bjorge home about six miles
southwest of, Harmony just before the
noon hour yesterday. Mrs. Bjorge was
in the act of starting a fire to prepare
an early dinner so that the men might
get into the hay field as soon as pos
sible. She took two-gallon can of
kerosene and poured some of the oil
over some Goals in the range which
caused IN explosion. The can burst,
throwing the contents over her body,
setting it on fire. Her husband and
father had been away from home but
had just returned and had driven past
the house to the garage when they
heard scream and ran back to find
the cause. Mrs. Bjorge was discover
ed lying on the grass unconscious, her
clothing all afire. Her father ran for
pail of water and poured it over her,
when she came to, and asked them to
save the children which were found on
the porch uninjured. The house was
burned to the ground. Mrs. Bjorge
was Immediately taken to the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Har-
stad and three doctors were called
Anderson Of this place, Grinnell Of
Preston, and Kessel of Cresco, who did
oil they could to alleviate the suffering
of the patient whose entire body burn
ed-fsce, hands, neck and body-down
to the ankles. Her husbands hands
were also badly burned in trying to put
out the fire in Mrs. Bjorge's clothing"
For fire. lightning and tornado insur-
IL
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-09

cial at the c. A. Holcomb home on
Wednesday evening was rousing
success. Rev. Normann and Mr.. Will
Tillson, of Cresco, gave some very
interesting and instructive talks on
the vital questions cf the day, which
with ice cream and other appropriate
features afforded very pleasant ev-
ening for all present. Proceeds $25