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Williams news., 1918-01-24
Badly Burned by Steam

Frank Sylvester was the vic tim of an unusual accident at noon today, when badly burn ed by steam.
 Sylvester was heating water on the stove in his store. The can had a screw top which he thought was loosened to allow the steam to escape. When he noticed that the lid was tight he reached with a poker to re- move it but as he did so, it seems the lid blew off, the es- caping steam seriously burning Sylvester's face Immediate medical assistance was had. It was found that the skin was all burned off MT. Sylvester's fore head and the rest of his face baldy blistered.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
"EXIDE" SERVICE STATION
 LOCATED IN WILLIAMS

Kirkpatrick 6 Ortt have signed up a two year contract for an "Exide" Starting and Lighting Battery service in Williams. They are prepared to give service at any time, day or night, and are equipped to charge and repair batteries, or supply new batteries on short notice. This applies to any battery and any car. No charge is made for inspection.
 These gentlemen are distri- butors for the Exide for all Northern Arizona, which will bring Williams into consider able prominence among tour ists, as the only point in North ern Arizona where such ser vice may be secured. Both men are thoroly competent in mat ters electrical, and no more re- liable firm could be found to handle this trade.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
RED CROSS ACTIVE

The local chapter of the Red Cross has assumed unusual ac- tivity since the visit last week, of It. Crozier, who explained the needs of the soldiers for the supplies furnished by the Red Cross.
 Thirty members were pres ent at the meeting Wednesday, and a further increase in at tendance is looked for. The chapter is making ambulance pillows at the present time, dur ing the meetings at the school house.
 The chapter needs white or light color, clean cotton rags for use in stuffing the ambu- lance pillows. Also, if a nice clock were available, it would be appreciated by the classes.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
To Install New Equipment

M1ke-the Tailor, now IOcat- ed in Sam Steinberg's old stand at the corner of Bill Williams and Second, has ordered a num- Der of new modern convenient ces to add to the equipment of his tailor shop, which will give him one of the most complete tailor establishments be found in Arizona. He is prepared to do tailor work of every descrip- tion. He gives prompt service at reasonable prices and guar antees satisfaction. One trial order is sure to lead to others.
Williams news., 1918-01-24

With the great benefits of the stringent fuel regulations recently put into effect by the fuel administration already ap- parent, the attacks upon that administration, by that part of the Republican papers which would rather find a flaw in the democratic administration than to help defeat Germany, is con- spicuous for it's rashness and unfairness.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
NEGRO KNEES MEXICAN

During the intermission be. tween halves at the basket ball game last Friday night a negro and a Mexican mixed to the extent that the Mexican re- ceived a gash five inches long on the scalp, on the left side of the head. This disturbance-oc- cured in the hall and was not known to the audience inside of the gymnasium.
 Witnesses claimed that the Mexican stepped on the negro's feet and in his enthusiastic roofing for the home team an- noyed the negro.
 After the trouble, Marshal Burns was sent for and the ne- gro placed under arrest. Some Mexican men present threaten ed to lynch the negro and it was necessary to spirit him away, Burns doing this instead of putting him in the city jail.
 Attorneys c. B. Wilson and w c1AA C1 1I1FOo III CO w II l1OAC HUI II ing and the trial took place at once. The negro was charged with assault with a deadly wea- pon. He refused to delay the trial by asking for an attorney, stating his own case. He said that the Mexican was intoxi- cated, had become riotous and was warned by the negro to be more quiet. This incensed the Mexican and he invited the colored man to "come outside. As he started for the door he fell three times and the third time was picked up by the ne- gro. As he was raised from the floor a quick movement on his part brought his head into contact with an open pocket knife in the hand of the accus- ed man. Part of this story was contrary to evidence of witness es and Judge Button bound the man over to the Superior Court osa $1, ,OOO bail.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
URGES AWARD FOR BOYS
 WHO PUT OUT FIRES

Albuquerque, N. M., Jan. IT. That Uncle Sam should confer honorary awards on schoolboys and boy scouts who save tim berlands by putting out small forest fires, is the gist of a rec omendation received by district Forester here from Howard P. Bartram of St. Helena, Cali fornia. MT. Bartram's propos- al, which is being seriously con- sidered by the U. s. Forest Ser vice, is as follows:
 ''Sir: In these days of con- servation, when the same old tragedies of forest fire are re- peated year in and year out in the same old way, would it not be we'll for either the State Fish and Game Commission or the Forest Service to offer a really worth while service medal, or service stripes, (and so stimu- late competition among the ru- ral schools) to the district whose boys most effectively subdue or prevent these de- structive forces? From Maine to California it's the same old tragic story-lack of prompt intelligent action and a general don't-give-a-hang attitude of criminal indifference. Even as write, fire is merrily at work across the valley, incidentally licking up some real timber, which, if we are patient, will again sprout as a forest some hundred years hence. Shake speare hit the nail on the head when he said "A little fire is quickly trodden out, which be- ing suffer'd, rivers cannot quench'. Twelve hours per year of instruction in practical methods of fire fighting should be given to older boys. This is usually a boy scouts job, but the latter are not always every where to be found. There's no fool like an old fool and we, as Americans, are old, old fools along these lines.
 "AMERICAN"'
Williams news., 1918-01-24
GENERATOR INSTALLED
 AT CITY LIGHT PLANT

The big generator for the municipal light plant arrived the first of the week and has since been installed. It is a new machine, one of the latest models, and will have ample capacity for both day and night loads for the town. With oth- CT work of preparing the plant for operation nearly completed, the prospect for service by the first of February appears very promising.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
St. Johns Episcopal Mission

Morning Prayer and Sermon at the Parish House Sunday, Jan. 26th, at II o'clock. Bishop Atwood, one of the ablest men of Arizona, will preach. The vested choir will give the following musical pro- gram:
 Volutary
 Venite
 Jubilate
 Te Deum in C. Dressler Offertory, "The Publican
 Van De Water
 MT. Bingham
Williams news., 1918-01-24
WOMAN'S CLUB PRO-
 GRAM, JANUARY 29

The Woman's Club will meet Tuesday, January 18th, at 2 80 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs F. E. Wells. The following ex- cellent program in charge of Mrs. Robinson, will be given by the Music Department and should be enjoyed by sthe en- tire membership: Only Forget" - G. Villa
 Mrs. c. w. Ortt E'Stradella's Prayer" "I Have Lost My Eurydice
 Miss Bigger "Caro mic ben'' - Giordani
 Mrs. Wells Could I" "Goodbye' -Tosti
 Mrs. R. E. Bell Venetian Song' "Serenade -Braga
 Mrs. Rittenhouse 'Estasy" -Arditi
 Mrs. Elliot "Serenata" -Tosti "I Love My Love" -Pinsuti Dawn" -LeOni
 Mrs. Wells s'Salut la France" -Donizetti Venetian Boat Song'-Mattei
 Mrs. Lee
 Short sketches of the lives of the composers
 Mrs. Chas. Elliot
 Mrs. Ray Wickens Essay. Moving Pictures
 Mrs. James Kennedy
Williams news., 1918-01-24
SCHOOL NOTES

Lieutenant Crozier of the Canadian army talked to us Thursday morning from eleven to twelve. He gave us much in- formation regarding the sub- ject of the great war;. and he showed us a great many war trophies. Of course these were exceedingly interesting, and he told us much about their use in war. We certainly enjoyed Lieutenant Crozier's talk and exhibition, and it made us more anxious to hear him again at the Sultana Theatre in the eve ming.
 Miss Bull read us one of Robert Burns poems, Friday, during assembly period. It was entitled 'The Cotter's Saturday Night
 We are having our semester examinations this week.
 The School Board has decid- ed that all students of the high school that wish to do so, may drop their sewing or manual training this next semester, and tn it's place take a short course in bookkeeping. This class will probably be arranged for by Monday of next week.
 nnon Pn%In1. of 4ho T,,oo0,,. University spoke to us Wednes- day morning on Shall I Finish My Education in Some Higher Institution?" He gave us a great deal of good information and advice, and also told us much about our University of Arizona. MT. Buffers talk was of much value to us. He gave us many statistics regarding college or university education, and made us see how much good a higher learning would do us.
 Dean Butler spoke to the General Science and Physics classes, Wednesday morning during their periods. He talk ed on gems, their size, worth,- and history. For over an hour he talked, and while he told us about the wonderful stones, he showed us models of them. He showed us many wonderful things about certain ones of his models and species of stones, that interested us all very much.
 We have two new pupils in ithe high school this week. They are Marie and Iva Easton, who intend to finish the school year in Williams.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
New Family Coming

M. Rosenthal, known in a business way as Mike-The Tailor, has located at the old stand of Sam Steinberg with the intention of remaining in Williams permanently. He ex- poets to bring his family to Will Hams after his two oldest daughters complete their high school course in the spring. In addition to these two daughters his family includes his wife and two smaller children, girl and a boy. MT. Rosenthal is an ex- cellent workman and the addi- tion of his family to the citizen ship of the town will constitute a valuable asset to the commun- ity.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Atty Gold Deputy Assessor

F. M. Gold has been appoint ed Deputy Assessor for the west end of Coconino County, and Williams in particular. You should see him at once and have your assessment made for the present year. It will assist the County Assessor materially if each person having an assess ment to be made out will attend to it as soon as possible. Ar engagements can be made with MT. Gold to meet him in his of flee or have him call at your place to suit you.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Fire in Hughes Garage

Fire destroyed side of Ken meth Hughes garage last Thursday afternoon, at 2 80 o'clock, and would, no doubt, have caused further damage except for discovery of the flame by It. Crozier and Mr. Robinson. A fire eXtinguisher was secured and the blaze sub dued. It. Crozier stated that it reminded him of the liquid fire he met in the trenches Tn Europe.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Junior Red Cross Want Stamps

The Junior Red Cross is col lecting used postage stamps. This work has been carried on for ten days and lot of these stamps have been gathered. It is stated that the stamps are being salvaged for the dye. A contest is on at the school be- tween classes, to further inter- est in this branch of the work. The junior girls are now wear ing Jr. Red Cross uniforms when at work, and are employ ing their time making layettes and knitting.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Note From Foley

Note From Foley
 The News is in receipt of a note from J. A. Foley, who en- listed from Williams this sum- mer and is now at American Lake, Wash. He states that he wishes to thank the Epworth League for placing his name on the honor roll with the rest of the Williams boys.
 Foley expects to be in France within three months and says that it will suit him nicely as he has a brother there, and other relatives among the French.
 He sends regards to all his Williams friends.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Mexican Babies Die

Two Mexican babies died last week and were buried in the local cemetery last Thurs day under the direction of Judge Button. Deat h in one case was attributed to cholera infantum, while the other child died shortly after birth. The mother of the latter was in a serious condition when medical attention was secured, and died later, being buried Sunday. --
Williams news., 1918-01-24
HOME BOYS PLAY
 WELL BUT LOSE
Prescott-WilI Game Proves Excellent Exhibition of the Indoor Sport-Score Runs High But Interest in Contest Holds to End

team met defeat at the hands
 of the Prescott High School
 team last Friday night, with a
 score of 51 to 29 in favor of
 Prescott
 In spite of the score the game
 was as good an exhibition of scientific playing as was ever given here. From start to fin ish there was swift clean play ing, the victors taking the lau- rels only because of their lon ger training and consequent better team work.
 The train from Prescott did not arrive in Williams until 9 o'clock, delaying the big game somewhat, but the audience was kept interested by a pre- liminary game between two teams from the school boys This game, while not as classy an exhibition as the one that followed, afforded an abund- ance of amusement, bets being made in the audience as to which would last longer-the heads of the boys or the floor. The latter was benefited, no doubt, in that it got thoroly "mopped up." The score of the winning team was unlimit- ed, but was not made public, in the absence of an adding ma chine
 The Prescott boys were greeted with cheers as they en- tered the court and prepared to tri Williams. As a starter, Williams landed two baskets with such speed that Prescott decided victory would not be forthcoming without work. Thereafter they worked. No casualties resulted during the first half, tho it ended with a score that took the wind out of Williams.
 It was during the internis- sion between halves, that ne gro tried to scalp a Mexican and created a bit of excitement The most of the audience was kept in ignorance of this little event until after the game.
 The second half was full of ginger, bruises and cusses, for the boys from Prescott insisted on keeping their goal in the limelight, in spite of hard op- position by the entire Williams team.
 The only variation during this half was the subs who were put in during the last few minutes of play. The Prescott center yielded to a youngster whom the boys in the hall inn dubbed Sister" sue ceeding, thereby, in getting several entrancing blushes to illumine the youths face. He proved rather swift player in spite of this.
 Of the home boys, probably the best game was played by Jay Montgomery, with Earl Melick a close second. Referee Bingham acted fairly in all cases, giving no cause for dissatisfaction.
 The Prescott boys left during the night for Flagstaff and
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Blaze at Holmes Supply

The store of the Holmes Sup ply Go. was the scene of a small blaze last Friday at 7 80 p. m., when the stove caused a little trouble. The blaze was quick ly put out and little damage done.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Hooverizers, Noticei

There is brand new stan dard scale in the front of the Grand Canyon Drug store that will weigh anyone for one cent. This should prove of special in- terest to HOoveriZers.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Move to Flagstaff

Mrs. Smith Stark and child ren went to Flagstaff Sunday to join Smith Stark, who is now To- cated there in business. MT. Stark is working with Dr. o. Connell.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Visitor from Nebraska

T. E. Sedgwick, of York, Nebraska, was i nWilliams to- day, for a few hours, and while here called at the office of the News. MT. Sedgwick is for mer editor of the York Repub- lican and prominent in the news paper world.
Williams news., 1918-01-24

H. F. Hudspeth will shortly ship from the Seligman section to the Salt River valley, 10000 head of ewes for lambing.- Journal Miner.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
To Oklahoma

O OkIahOna
 Mrs. E. J. Riemer will make her home in Oklahoma, follow ing the sale of her local resi- dence to MT. and Mrs. Thos. Hansen.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Dean Butler Here

G. M. Butler, Dean of the Col lege of Mines, U. of A., was a Williams visitor Wednesday mornig. While here he ad- dressed the high school pupils.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
WEATHER REPORT

Temperature from January 18th to 24th inclusive, giving Maximum and Minimum.
Williams news., 1918-01-24

New Stenographer
 Miss Frances Rauser, of Mich igan, is the new .stenographer at the mill.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
LETTER FROM SAILOR

The following letter was re- ceived by Post Master Williams today and will bear witness to the excellence of the local can- teen service" of the Red Cross. McAester, Oklahoma,
 Jan. 20, 1918 Postmaster,
 Williams, Arizona, Dear Sir,
 We sailors, who passed thru Williams Friday, wish to thank the people of your town for the magazines, apples, cigarettes and other things you gave us We shall always remember your kindness, and feel that come what may, the people of Williams, Arizona, will Always back us up.
 Trusting that Gods richest blessings may rest upon you and your fair little city, we are, A bunch of American Sailors,
 By, w. R. Burnett,
 Care of Y. M. c. A.,
 Norfolk, Virginia One of the Sailors
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Here for Two Weeks

Here for Two Weeks
 MT. c. c. Harvey spent Sum- day in Flagstaff, returning in the evening, accompanied by Mrs. Harvey, who will remain here for two weeks.
Williams news., 1918-01-24
Leaves for East

Leaves for East
 Mrs. George Mathews left early this morning for Medina, Tennessee, called there by the death of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Askew. Mrs. Askew has been in poor health for many years.
 Miss Marie Cunningham will assist at the Racket Store in the absence of Mrs. Mathews.
Williams news., 1918-01-24

Duheld at Flagstaff
 E. H. Duffield was at Flag staff on business Tuesday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-13
The Yank Who Got a Colonel


I wish could have seen him uSaR'nk
rsarward with his prize, -.
srcu thc grin upon bis risage and the '~'h
klo IN his eyes - IL
! wish I could have heard him IN h' "'A
Of var iuiernAl -
Shouting "Ssc the bird / eaptafeal INV
. loOki got eolOnell'
Oh. 7 fsneisd wheH read IL ! eOula ai'0s'
hear him chuckle
A be rrabbsd that hAughty Prussian aAd
then calmly made him knueAle
And ia like y see his picture prin'eo '''
IN every iOGfraF -
"Hcyl got a Hlouell
don't know where he halls from. ard !
didn't get bis name, ,,-
share Of fame
II would be An Inspiration 70 our boys
through time terual
Just 10 read about that dough boy vbe
vent out and bAEEed colonel
Copyright 1918 By Edrar A. GBeaD
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-13
INV LIME RECORDS
ADVANCE ron ALLIES.

by The AasociAied Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Aug. i2.--Aa nearly as
can be learned. the battle line from
north TO south runs today near
Mericourt, PJoyRrt, Rainsoourt and
Lihons. which apparently In finally
secure In British hands after bitter
lighting, thence west Of Chaulneg,
through or near Chilly. which has
changed hands twico;t thence
through Fouqescourt Parvillers,
Damery. Andsohy. ERehelle. Ar
manecourt .Dancourt, Oplnoourt,
Roye -Matz. Mereuii. Samson
and Antovai. striking the old line
near Ribecouru
The hattie appears TO be approach
ing the end Of the first phase. yith
the lines steadily hardening IN the
front. speaking generally, that the
Germans held when they retired 70
the Hindenburg line.
The Assistance that has been ron
dered by the Americans In this
fighting has been comparatively
ANAL. hut nevertheless important,
for thsy have captured and held
positions strongly defended by the
enemy nj one OF the most difficult
positions IN the limo at a time when
the German resistance here was
threatening TO hold up the left flank
OF the advance.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-13
German People Mob
Hearing of Defeats;
Press GrOl1S Bitter

THE HAGUE. Aug 12.--Ger-
man newspapers are asking point
cd questions concerning rey"rses
lu the west and are CauHuc M
their comment
a Berlin dispatch 10 tho Post
~ Munich says tho attempt of
certain German official circlas 10
conceal the truth FROM the people
hps done lucalculAblc harm. The
Dispatch adds.
The same day that General
ludruurff confessed our strategic
plans had failed. Prince Henry uf
Prussia. in speech at Hamburg,
stid The Turkish afnche had Just
told him hr considered the battle
ur tuU Muruo German victory.
$50 thn German public may chose
hytWv.n LudruGuru and the Turk.
lah attach, 10 n painful 10 soc
prybtr prrsouH IN prominent posi-
lions Ike Prince Henry trying tu
rcurgHnnt facts iu e. manner at
variance with tho truth.
Tho Dyutsghus' Zrituug OF Ser.
I'm declares.
The events between the Somme
and the Avro cuuHtlluto tho FIRST
serious defeat OF the war" The
newspapers attributes tho defeat
Co the weak morale OF the troops
of crown Prince KuppreCht of
Bavaria
The Socialist NorWaortH of Bcr-
lin says tho expectations Of those
who wish TO lead tho nation
through the war Ike an ignorant
child with the sterrotyped ussur-
ancc that eyerything Eas going
spleudidly" are unfulfilled.
Clamoring Tor AN inquiry into
this reverse the Mcser Zcl-
ying ~ Bremen, dealing with the
present allied offensive on the
Somme front. says that 20 main
tain the story mat the German
army was surprised by the enc
my drive In an insufficient e1pln-
nation. inaamuch AS IL has been
officially stated that the attack
was expected ana the German
lines To the west OF Montdidier
we're accordingly Withdrawn,
The Cologne Volks Zeitung lndi-
Gates that yesterday Was n day OF
depression.
I'm Cologne II was z day Of tho
dofehtHts," the newspaper de-
clares with anxiety on their
faces they stood together eN-
changing their fears and discuss
ing the DARK prospects"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-13
GROSS WASTE FOUND
IN AIRPLANE PROBE
Apparent Carclos Extravaganza
Understood 20 Bc Part OF Report;
Hearings Continue.

WASHINGTON Aug. t2-Mauy
cases Of gross extravaganza and APP
parent careless expenditures In con-
ncction with airplaue production
have been discovered during ne iu-
vcstigation by tho dcpR neut "
Justice. Il waF lcaTned today after
the return OF Attorney General Greg
ory and Assistant Attorney General
Ffierson from two weeks inquiry
at the Curtiss plant al Buffalo.
Until the evidence gA'herod has
been further anslyzcd n Is not GER.
tain whether grounds exist Tor rim
inal prosecutions. % was snld Off
cials take into consideration, e. WAS
explained. that tho necessity for
speed In producing nirplanrs and OF
a certain amount OF experiments.
may have Justified some oxtrava-
gancos.
Charles p Hughes, who ~ con
ducting the inquiry with the attor-
ucy general. will return 10 Washing
ton tomorrow and hearings here will
be resumed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-13
TWO GERMAN PLANES ARE
SHOT DOWN BY AMERICANS

~ The Associated Press
WITH THE AMERICAS ARMY
IN FRANCE. Sunday. Aug II --
Two German arplanea have been
brought down by American flyers In
tho last - hours on the Toul sector.
official confirmation. however, rs
still hcking 4 third Is believed to
have been brought down
Tho first German nhot down was
the victim OF Capt ". %. Bridgeman
N Illinois The machine WAS seen TO
fan IN flames near Nivray Saturday
Saturday nisht American flyers
met four German biplanes near
Thlaucourt Lieutenant Tobln at
tackled one and itswent into nose
dive
Tho second reported victory oc-
Cured sunday morning near Thiau-
court In an air battle between three
German machines and several
Anne ricans