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Arizona republican., 1919-09-03

ment, number of batteries, the Exide rechargfng machine and g. large stock of tires were found to be either totally ruined or very considerably damaged. The interior of the building was much smoke stained, the windows broken and the interior woodwork charred.
 MT. Champagne is at a loss to ac- count for the origin of the blaze. He was aroused from his bed when the fire was partly over.
 Just as soon as possible the firm will resume business. The new quarters now being built for the partners by Dan Hilbert, will not be completed for some time, so the present room will be occupied as before the fire.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
ENTIRE STATE HAD ITS SHARE IF RAIN

Rain fell at numerous points throughout the state last week. Pres cott had 1.25 inches; Seligman 1.42 inches; Williams 1.23 inches; Doug las .54 inches; and Pinedale 40 inches.
 Lighter rains were had at several other points. Ft. Bayard, New Mexico had .16 inchse; Pinta .01; and Grand Canyon .01 inches.
 Jerome had a heavy rain on Mon day of this week, 1.21 inches falling between 6 o'clock and o'clock in the evening.
 Range and cattle are good. with one or two exceptions. Pinta reports wat CT getting scarce, and Seligman re- ports rainfall as only fair.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Early Morninu Fire

Night Officer LeBaron, gave ali alarm yesterday morning at 2:30 o'clock that brought Fire Chief Sullivan and others to the scene where most ener- getic and effective work was done and conflagration that for awhile threat ened the entire north side of Main street.
 The blaze was in the Champagne and Nall garage and auto accessory sales room, located midway in the business block on west Main. west of McDonald street. When the fire was first noticed flames filled the entire room and when they were subdued, the garage equip
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03

J. c. Goodwin, president of the Mag matic Copper company, has just re- turned from the mine at Superior and has let the contract to begin work in extending the 125-foot tunnel, the work having been suspended tke past two years on account of the war conditions. They expect to begin work soon. sink ing the main shaft down to the 200 foot level and then cross cut to fault. This property bids fair to become one of the great copper producers of the state.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Outing For Mcdonald Family

Ed McDonld auto salesman, with Mrs. Mcdonald and the children, drove into Mesa yesterday afternoon after a protracted tour of the western states covering a distance of $500 miles. First going to California, they journeyed on to Seattle, visited in Idaho and Ore gon, then back through California to the best of all places, home in the Salt River valley. They went equipped for camping and stopped where night overlook them. Mrs. Mcdonald ap- pears greatly benefited by the long and leisurely trip.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03

all of the leading colleges and univer- sities. Every effort is being made to meet the needs of the students. In this way the efficiency of the high school is gradually increased.
 Any information concerning the high school may be had by calling MT. Shirley
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Richard Thompson Improvinq

Friends of Richard Thompson who was severely injured recently by fall from pole, resulting from coming in contact with a live wire, will be glad to- know that he is conyalescing rapidly though the shoulder upon which he struck is very lame as yet. With out complications he will be out within the next few days.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Moved tn lChandler

Mir. Clary and family have moved to Chandler, where he will take up a position. The Arnolds will move into the Clary house as soon as possible.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Toaaerx Man Glad He's Back

George A. Johnson of the Toggery accompanied by Mrs. Johnson and two boys, have returned from a three weeks visit to California. They were de- tained there by the strike, availing themselves of the first opportunity to take train for home.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Gray-Dana NuptiaIs

Word has been received here of the marriage last Saturday at Long Beach, California, of Mrs. Helen Gray to Hugh Dana Both are well known here MT. and Mrs. Dana will return to Mesa September 10.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Leaves for Oreuon

Mrs. A. D. Quinn leaves today for Oregon where she will spend three weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. c. Menard.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
No Dates on Sunday

Word has been sent that no dates will be sold or Sunday this year. Al ways before the trade on Sunday at the date farm was very heavy.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Back from Vacation n

Mir. and Mrs. Pafford and son Ern- est returned yesterday morning from trip which took in all points of in. terest in the northern part of the state. Miss Jesse Belle Moeur also was a member of this party
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
NOT so OBVIOUS

We suppose monument dealers have prospects" in their business just as automobile dealers and others have, but they must have to use a great deal more diplomacy in handling them.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Visitor

Rev. R. E. Dunlap of Douglas was in Tempe Monday night visiting friends here.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
News of Brothers Death

Bert Newman of the Palace barber
 shop received a telegram yesterday telling of the death of his brother W. B. Newman at Las Vegas, N. M. The
 message gave no details.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Superintendent Back from chicaqo

Superintendent H. E. Matthews of the city schools returned Monday even ing from trip made to Chicago and other eastern points for the purpose of securing equipment for the new Mesa union high school addition and also for the old building, wherever needed
 MT. Matthews stated that he made number of purchases but round at times that it was impossible to get any promise of definite shipping dates on certain other portions of the equip- ment and furnishings. and in such in stances he refused to close up any contracts since there would be no cer- tainty of shipment when necessary.
 Regarding the labor situation, he found comparatively little construction work going on east of Kansas City owing to strikes and labor troubles of one sort or another. Tn Chicago there appeared many partially finished buildings where nothing had been done for two months or more, the same ex- planation being given in each instance.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
EeLI and Rroke Shoulder

Mrs J. M. Brooks while visiting her son in Elgin, southeast of Tucson, fell and broke her shoulder. Mrs. Brooks was taken to the Tucson hospital and is there at the present time.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Back From Vacation

Mrs. Sandoz and two daughters, Gil- lian and Hazel. arrived yesterday from California, where they have been en- toying the co9l weather Hazel Sandoz left yesterday evening for her sch pol in Miami.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Athletic Club Meet. Tor;oh,

The Mesa Athletic club will hold q meeting tonight in the commercial club room. All friends of the associa- tion are invited to be present.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
HnmA Erom rrin

J. G. Stevenson of Scottsdale is nome from an extended trip which took him all through the southern part of the United States.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Left for California

Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hood and daugh- ter left yesterday for California Mir. Hood is on his vacation and they ex- pect tp visit all parts of California. before returning.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
School Opens the Fifteenth

The Kyrene school will open at the same time as the other public schools. September T..
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03

It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages-Arizona's lead ing advertising medium.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Leaves for School

Miss Mary Chitwood leaves Friday for her school in Hayden where she will teach the coming year.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
, Masonic Meetino

The Masonic lodge will hold their regular meeting in the Masonic hall Wednesday evening at o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
From CaIifornia

Mrs. Willie Goodwin and children re- turned Monday from California where they spent the summer.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Home Erom Prescott

Mrs. Sally Goodrich and Children are home from their vacation in Pres colt
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Buried Here

The body Of Elmo E. Wildon. whC was killed in Douglas last week, was brought nere for burial services which were held yesterday morning af 10 o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Leave for Hot Snrinos

Mir. and Hrs. Hugh Laird and chill dren and Mrs. Hackett leave today for Agua Caliente where they will spend several weeks resting
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
dome Erom Vacation

l MT. and Mrs. Frank Peck have re
 turned from their vacation spent in Monrovia, California
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Home from Illinois

Mrs. R. J. flight and children re- turne yesterday from Illinois where they have been visiting for month.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
To Los Angeles

Judge M, J. Dougherty is in Los An geles on business connected with his profession. He will return to Mesa Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Professor Irish Home

l Professor Irish has returned from his vacation in California where he | took in all points of interest.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Left for Globe

John Curry left yesterday for Globe where he will be for few days on business.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Back From Prescott

Mrs. J. E. Mclean is. back from Prescott. where she has been spend ing the summer.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Here nn Rnsinass

Mrs. Tom Argue and daughter Nor ma, were visitors in Tempe yesterday on business.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Today at the Thsater

The Majestic offering for today is Devil McCare,' starring Crane wilber, and a comedy.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
ladies' Aid Meeting

The Ladies' Aid of the Christian church will meet Thursday in the par : iors of the church.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
chanmans Horn.

Mir. and Mrs. A. V. Chapman have returned from months visit to Cali fornia-
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Mccall Gin to Start

The Mccall cotton gin at Mesa win start early next week and from that time on be ready for handling all cot ton that may be brought in, according to statement made yesterday by the management.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Back From Vacation

Vernon Peters and wife are home from their vacation spent in southern California.
Arizona republican., 1919-09-03
Goes to School

Harold Austin leaves tomorrow fol his school Ia Douglas, where he will teach manual training.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
Local Team Outclasses New York Boys in First Game
 of Season.

Joe Murray and his Brooklyn A. c. basketball stars came to Bridge port last night labeled as good bas- ketbaI player but when they left they were labeled as no match for the Blue Ribbons.
 The New Workers and the Blue Ribbons met in Colonial hall last night and after Tom Thorpe blew the final whistle the score stood S7 to 22 in favor of the Blue Rib bona
 Although the game was a li+le one-sided at the start In the latter part of the first half and the whole of the second half both teams play ed better basketball and consequent ly both scores went up few notches, There was some fast playing on both sides but the Blue Ribbons walked away with the honors as far as that's concerned. Wat Holman played a fine game for the local team and was all over the floor busting up the opposing teams plays and on the side caging a few baskets.
 Ripley who was selected as the star guard In the Pennsylvania League last year made his debut with the locals last night and al though he played a fine game he seemed to have a streak of tough luck every time they got near the basket and although he tried hard the best he could do was to cage one field goal all night.
 Although Jack Leavy's team Is no as well balanced as last year, never theless he has a fast team that vii probably be able to hold its own witt any teams around these diggings un til the rest of the boys come back.
 At the present time Walt Swensol of last years team, Is in Shanghai China, while Harvey, also of las years team, is in Siberia. Eddi White, who was considered one 0 the most dangerous men that eve stepped on a basketball floor, is il France with the A. F. F. Powers brother of Joe Powers. who is wit the team this year is in the arm and 1t Is not known whether he ha been mustered out or not. Thes men with Wat Holman, who is wit the team this year, are the men tha comprised last years team and if the ever come back from where they ar they will find their places open.
 The score follows:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
HOOPER MAY
 QUIT DIAMOND

Boston, Jan. S.---Harry Hooper, star outfielder of the Boston Red Sox, may not return to baseball this year. In 8 letter to a friend here from his ranch in California, Cooper writes:
 Here is the situation in a nutshell have a ranch here in which l have invested all my savings, and it has grown to a point where it demands my attention. Last year I lost more money by not attending to my ranch than I made by going East to play ball. I am not thinking of quitting because I am slipping. I think last year was one of my best years.
 If they make 1t worth my while I would go back again. But to make it worth my while they would have to pay me more probably than I am worth. I do not want to hold them up. They will no doubt offer me what they think I am worth. If 1t Is not enough to warrant my leaving and ineglecting my ranch. then I shall stay here"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

Monday night Larry Williams, the lccaI light heavyweight. will journey to Jersey City where he will take on Jack Clifford in an eight round bout before the Army A. A.
 Larry put up a wonderful battle against Clay Turner the last time these two met in Jersey and becaure of his good work they have given him this bout. Larry will be seconded by Battling Levinsky, who has been mentioned as the logical one to meet Georges Carpenter, the French heavyweight. Larry has been Le vinsky's sparring partner for the last couple of years and has helped to put him In condition for many bout. The local battler will also be ac- companied by a delegation of the John F. Reilly Association led by John F. Reilly himself.
 Johnny Sharpe, the local 13o pounder, who at the present time Is tarining with Larry Williams and Levinsky at the Laksco club. has
 been offered match through his manager, Joe Smith, with Tommy l Spero, who is making quite a name ! for himself around Jersey, or Sailor | Ragan. The bout will probably be 1 held in Jersey City or Newark in about two weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
WALSH CHOSEN
 FOR SPEAKER

Republican legislative caucuses last night nominated Judge William H Heald. of Stafford Springs, for presi- dent. pro tempore. of the Senate and Judge James r. Walsh of Greenwich, for Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives. The former defeated Senator-elect Albert H. House of Windsor on a roll call vote, 14 to 10 but a mild surprise was created by the unanimous nomination of Judge Walsh on the motion of Representa- tive Frederick W. Huxford of Stan- ford. who up to early last night, was a candidate against Judge Walsh.
 Early indication that 1t will be the purpose of the incoming legislature to work for an early adjournment was given in a speech of acceptance made by Judge Walsh.
 The Republican caucuses, with the exception of 8 county caucus of Fatr- field county representatives, were characterized by the utmost har- mony and good feeling. At the Democratic caucuses, Senator Charles c, Hemenway of Hartfcr<, was noa.l- lhdleu 4of pfesIueut, I$o leIh or tSe Senate, and Representative John ' | ieary of Waterford, for speaker ot | the House, In view of the large Re | publican majorities in both Housss l their nominations are equivalent tc | election as minority leaders in theil | respective branches,
 There were four candidates fal messengers and doorkeepers befos, the Fairfield County caucus, Philil Castelano, of Norwalk; Fred s. Bats of Ridgefeldi Vito Benedetto 0 Stratford, and Ad Bigelow of Fair field. An informal ballot resulte as followsi Castelano II; Bigelog 10i Bates 4; Benedetto 1, with twt blanks, one bearing the names Q ! Benedetto and Bigelow. A forma ballot was then taken, resulting 2
 follows; Bigelow, IA; Castelano 3 Bates 1. This gave Bigelow th preference of the two places of door keepers or messengers that the coun
 ty intended to seek. It was pre posed to make Castelano secon
 choice by exclamation, but Represeri
 tatiEe William c. Barhite of Ridge
 field objected and another forma
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
HUSBAND WEARIED OF MARRIED LIFE
Harriet Brownell DeCamp of Sound Beach Given Divorce From Alland Walter DeCamp.

Dissatisfaction with married life and a desire to be free from obligations were the reasons Harriet Brownell DeCamp of Sound Beach could give to Judge Gardiner Green in the Su- perior court today for her husband, Alland Zalter DeCamp, leaving her. She was granted a divorce on the charge of desertion, custody of two minor children, and an allowance of s30 a month for the support of the children.
 Mrs. DeCamp told the court she was married July Il. 1906, and lived with her husband in Stamford for about five and one-half years when he left her, remaining away for more than two years, He returned then, and lived with his wife for several months but about two weeks before Christ mas of 1914 said he was going away again, and told his wife to go to her parents in Sound Beach. She did so, and has seen her husband but once since, when she sent for him at the time daughter was dying in May, 1915. At that time she asked him to support her and her children, but he refused
 Mrs, DeCamp said her husband was fond of the company of other women. and on one occasion she saw him suf- fering from the effects of a beating which he received from the fiance of a young girl he had been going about
 with
 Mrs. DeCamp's story of the deser-
 tion was corroborated by other wit | nesses
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
BLUE RIBBONS TAKE BROOKLYN
 A.C. INTO CAMP BY SCORE OF 37-22
HAVANA CALLS RACES OFF FOR ROOSEVELT:
 IDOLIZED BY CUBANS

Havana, Jan. Slowing to the death of Colonel Theodore Roose- welt, former President of the United States, 1t was decided to suspend racing at the Oriental Park course today. Colonel Roosevelt was the idol of the resi- dents of Cuba, and the manage ment of the Cuba-American Joc- key Club met and paid the tribute of closing for the day.
 The feeling of sorrow at the death of the former President, so well known and loved in Cuba, was general throughout the is- land republic.
 A new Set of entries for the races on Wednesday was sub scribed to by the owners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

MOORE VS. WILDE

LOndon took Billy
 
 Pal and Jimmy the in Wilde, the nyweght champion of of been aroused of verdict Mike
  Johnny Baam the middeweigh champion of Eng landf a purze
 brilliant showing in the international boutst that he S sure to bc q s $ of preferably the He tiudgcs in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
LETTER FROM.
 PRIV. FITZGERALD

MT. and Mrs. John Fitzgerald of 5 Center street extension have received letter from their son Michael Fftz- gerald who was inducted into the army early last summer and is now in France. He Is connected with the medical division and writes nls ,n- pressions of France and the French people. Private Fitzgerald says that the stay in that country has been very pleasant, and he speaks of the fine treatment accorded the Ameri- cans. Plenty of good food, and the best of treatment" he says. His division expects to join the army of occupation in Germany, and is prob ably on German soil by this time. His many friends will be pleased to hear of his safe arrival over seas and his contentment with his surroundings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
WRIGLEY SAFE

Chicago, Jan. S-William Wrig- ley, Jr., millionaire and dominant stockholder in the Chicago Ma tional League Baseball Club, has taken a life insurance policy for s1,0O0,00O. The annual premi- um on the ordinary life plan will be s60,00O. Eight physicians, representing twenty-five compa- nies, among which the insurance will be apportioned, conducted the examination.
 T never saw so many stetho- scopes and little mallets which they pounded on my chest" said Wrigley today, after the examina- ton. '"They asked me how I kept in such good condition. I told them the things I liked in life took place in the early part of the day and not late at night"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
NOT so EASY ID
 DRAFT SCHEDULES

Cincinnati, O., Jan. S.---After labor ing all day with the playing schedules of the National and American leagues for the season of 1919, the joint sched- ule committee of the two major or ganizaions meeting here laid aside it's work last night and took it up again today.
 There were numerous problems that the committee discovered must be smoothed out, and, finding that the work could not be completed in time for the members to catch trains for their homes last night, it was decided to postpone further consideration un- til today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
BOCASH TO MEET HARTLEY
 FRIDAY NIGHT
Larry Williams to Meet Jack Clifford - Johnny Sharpe Getting Ready to Resume Boxing.

Louie Bogash, the states light weight champion, left today for Lowell where he takes on Pete Hart ley, the Durable Dane. Friday night. The local boy is in the pink of condi- ton but he will have some trouble on his hands when he stacks up against the Dane. Hartley has just stepped out of the navy and he has done some fighting while in the navy which has helped to keep him in condition.
 Bogash is also in good shape as he is an ambitious chap who is anxious to make a name for himself in pugi- listic circles and because of that req son he trains all the time so IS not to bee aught off his guard no matter who he is matched to fight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
SOME BOWLING

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. g. Bernie McNeil, a local bowler, made a perfect score of 300 pins in a league bowling contest last night. In the history of bowl ing in this country perfect scores have been reported from time to time, and duly verified, but they have generally been in matches without official supervision. The feat of McNeil, however, was in a regular league match, and can be officially credited.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
BODY co. ORGANIZES

The Metropolitan Body Co. of this city has filed a certificate of organi- zation showing a capital of $100,000 in 1000 shares of par value of $1O0. William Carlson is president. and Philip Carlson secretary and treasur- CT of the new company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
HARVEY DEAD.

Word has just been received that Stretch Harvey, one Of the greatest basketball players in the game has died. Harvey was with the American Expeditionary forces. At last nights game the writer was talking with Jack Leavy, manager of the Blue Ribbon team of which Harvey was g. member and he said that Harvey was expected back any time and when he did arrive he would again wear the Blue Ribbon uniform.
 It is not known just what he died from but it is thought that 1t was a complication of diseases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

Washington, Jan. 7-The Kansas law, known as the Mahin Act, regu- lating shipments of intoxicating liquors, was declared valid by the Supreme Court today in deciding pro- ceedings against the Missouri Pacific railroad for alleged violations of it's provisions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

ballot was taken, resulting in Caste lano receiving twenty votes and Bates eight. Samuel s. Davis of Danbury was chairman of the caucus and Samuel c, Shaw of Bedding, was clerk.