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Williams news., 1920-12-31
County Chairman Inaupural Ball

MT. M. I. Powers, president of the Citizens Bank, has been appoint ed chairman of the Co., conino county reception con- mittee for the state inaugural ball to be held in the Shrine auditorium in Phoenix. The ball will be given on the ever- ing of Friday, January 14th. Only limited number of tick cts will be sold in Phoenix. The balance will be sold in the var ious counties of the state. Tick cts have been placed on sale with chairmen and vice chair men in the various counties. Double tickets are sold at S1O each and single tickets for ex- tra ladies at $500.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
MILL AND FACTORY
 HAVE CLOSED DOWN

The Saginaw & Manistee Lumber Company has closed it's saw mill, box factory and plan ing mill. The Saw Mill has been closed for repairs, but the box factory and blaming mill were closed as a result of slack business-for want of orders MT. R. A. Nickerson, manager of the mill, expects to have the repairs on the mill completed early in February, and with with weather and other condi- t1onS favorable will probably open up again in that month
 The opening of the box fac tory and blaming mill is de- pendent upon business condL tions- If things onen up again shortly after the first as many anticipate, both of these indus ,rles will resume operations
Williams news., 1920-12-31
BUFFALO HERDS IN U.
 s. INCREASE RAPIDLY

The American Bison Society
 reports that in January, 1920,
 there were 3,393 wild and tame
 buffalo in the United States.
 This encouraging report sets at
 rest the very real fear that ex-
 isted not long ago lest the na-
 tive buffalo, which once roam
 ed the western plains, would soon become extinct.
 Of the nine Government-oWn-
 ed herds, two of the largest un- der the United States Depart ment of Agriculture are located in the Wichita national game
 preserve, Oklahoma, and on the national bison range at Dixon,
 Mont. The herd on the Wichj- ta preserve now numbers l54, including 2S calves of this year. In this herd 4 bulls and
 12 cows are 10 years of age or over and one COW is 29 years old. The 15 animals that con- stituted the original Wichita herd came from the New York Geological Park.
 In accordance with the pro- visions made by the 1919 ap- propriation bill for their care, it is planned this year to dispose of some of the surplus buffalo in the Government herds. Pub lie parks and municipalities are the largest patrons. By dis tributing the animals over the country, if disease or misfor- tune overtakes the main herds, there still will be stock left with which groups could be built up again.
 The buffalo in the United States have increased about 300 per cent in 12 years. In 1908 there were 1,116 wild and tame buffalo in this country; at the beginning of 1920 there were 3, 1893. Canada has a larger umber-5, 5,O8O. This is due to the fact that several years ago when the Pablo herd in Mon 5ana, belonging to Michel Pablo a half-breed Indian, was for sale, the Canadian Government the animals, sufficient interest not being exhibited by Americans at that time to make it possible to retain them n this country. The total num- per of wild and tame buffalo at present is probably more thar 1000 head.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Servant Receives Half Million

The services of Agnes Nc Nevin in the family of Mrs Mary Gilbert Knight is to be rewarded with a legacy of half million dollars. The executors of the will of Mrs Knight, whose home was Hr Boston, have filed a petition IIr the probate court for leave to make final distribution of the property, reporting that aIF specific public and personal be- quests, aggregating $198.2OO had been paid. The estate was worth S697 ,932, they reported, leaving approximately a half million dollars for the former servant.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL FIX
 TENDING TIME FOR MINES

Just before going to press the News received the following telegram from Congressman Carl Hayden:
 President has signed Bill extending time for assessment work on mining claims to July first. Notice of intention to hold claims not required under this law.
 "CARL HAYDEN"
 The bill thus made law reads as follows:
 AN ACT
 Extending the time for the do- ing of annual assessment work on mining claims for the year 1920 to and including July l, 1921.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the period within which work may be performed or improve ments made for the year 1920 upon mining claims as required under section 2324 of the Revis- ed Statutes of the United States is hereby extended to and in cluding the first day of July 1921; so that work done or inn provements made upon any mining claim in the United States or Alaska on or before July 1, 1921, shall have the same effect as if the same had been perform within the call endar year of 1920; Provided, That this Act shall not in any Way change or modify the re- Auirements of existing laws as to work to be done or improve ments made upon mining claims l for the year 1921.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
New Heating System at Court House

The new heating system that the county has been installing at the Court House in Flagstaff was completed last week and was first put in operation on Christmas day. It is reDorted to be remarkably efficient and thoroughly satisf ctory. The system is what is known as the Dunham Vacuum and was de- signed by Francis O'Neill, of Phoenix, mechanical engineer.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Capt. Linton Coming Jan. 5th.

s s--Captain Linton. state organ izer for the National Guard has been required to stay 1on- ger than anticipated to con- plete work in the south, and was therefore up able to reach Williams on the 29th. as forro- erly planned. He now expects to arrive in Williams on the 5th of January, to complete the work of organizing the Will Hams company.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Livestock and Ranges in Arizo-
 ma and Western New Mexico

Although both days and
 nights have been cold absenco,
 of stormy weather and high
 winds have rendered conditions
 fairly tolerable for livestock.
 Except for some shrinking from
 cold weather in the northeast stock on the major grazing
 ranges continue in good con.
 dition. Friday night a light l fall of snow occurred in the
 northern counties but did not
 add materially to that on the
 ground. Reports to the wealth
 CT bureau indicate that the
 snow of the proceeding week
 disappeared rapidly and that
 stock are not prevented from reaching necessary pasture.
 Water continues to diminish and in many places in the north section water holes are frozen over. In the Flagstaff section water is scarce and very little snow on the mountains. much less than usual for the season. Three and a half to four inches ot snow cover the ground in that section, more than that | reported from any other partzl of the district. Patches of snow only, appear in the Pinto ] section but water holes are frozen and stock are drawn by 1 the cold weather. No snow is l in Pinedale section [ and stock are reported as be- ing fair to excellent and range fair.
 Crop Progress in Arizona -
 Favorable weather for cotton picking prevailed during the l week but owing to the holiday seasrn work moved along slow ly. Nearly ninety percent of the cotton that will be picked ,' has been gathered. Owing to IaboE and financial conditioncE ten per. cent of the crop that l lnder ordinary conditions r would be picked will remain m the stalks. Very little is be- ng done in the way of prepara- ion for next seasons crop. Out tide of the lowre valleys little is being done other than care of l :tock and some blowing. In C he northern counties the open l weather has enabled many to ( obtain good stocks of wood for t uel, from farmers. I
Williams news., 1920-12-31
:S FINED FIFTY DOLLARS

Arthur Mills, colored, was haled before Judge Powers in the Police court on Monday, scharged with beating his wife and disturbing the peace. It was another case of the fatefu1 triangle. Assistant county at torney George Harben was called to defend MT. Mills. The judge fined the defendant S5Os Mills promptly took an appeal to the Superior Court.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
CARD OF THANKS

we wish to express our grate- ful appreciation for the kind assistance and remembranceS of our Williams friends, and eS- pecially the members of the Maccabee and Rebekah lodges, extended to us during the try ing days of our recent bereave- ment
 w. OSWALD
 and MILY
Williams news., 1920-12-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of George L.. CoHHoE- deceased. Notice is hereby gIv- en by the undersigned admins tratrix of the Estate of George l.. Connor, deceased, to the, creditors of and all persons hay ing claims against the said de- ceased, to exhibit them, wifR the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first pub 1cation of this notice to the said administratrix at Williams, Ar izona, the same being the place for. the transaction of the busi- ness of said estate, in said county of Coconino.
 MRS. AMY SORRELL.
 Administratrix of,
 George L. Connor, deceased Dated this 28th day ef De cember, A. D. 1920.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Buys Winslow Mail

Judge Root of Needles has purcha sed the Winslow Mail from G. c. Bazell. The Judge is an old newspaper man, and has been editor of the Nugget of Needles for a number of years. He will take charge of the Mail, on the first. MT. Ba- zell gives as his reason for sell ing, the fact his other business requires most of his time and attention.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Coconino Farm Bureau Elects Officers

N The Coconino County Farm Bureau met in Williams Tues day, at the Justice of Peace Of flee and elected officers for en-
 suing year. The new officers are: President, Fred Caring, Secretary-Treasurer. Wm. Rec son. Beeson held the same of fee in 1920 while Wm. Camp bell was last years president
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Williams Again Leads in Water Precipitation

For the week ending Decem- Der 29, Williams again leads in rainfall. It isn't much of a precipitation at that, only IS of an inch. but at that it gives this section first place.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

Carl and Frank Hinds have succeeded in blowing a little over three hundred acres of ground during the open wealth CT of the past fall and winter
Williams news., 1920-12-31

Team for Sale-9 years old. Z6OO, pounds, Cheap, must sell. Will trade for Ford car of Ford truck A Greven. 112 mile west of Maine on the State Highway.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

Mrs. Minar Owens left for California today, on No. 9. to take her niece, Rose Felcke back to her home. Mrs. Owens will return in two weeks.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

Mrs. Ray Wickens and little daughter Jean arc snendin 2 the week with Mrs. c. K. Wick. ems.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

MI. d1o NhIS. w HI 11llOS1 SOlI
 of Valle, are spending few
 days in town.
 Frederick Rivers is up from
 Kingman to spend week visit
 ing with his father here. MT. and Mrs. Tom Bender have moved to Maine where MT. Bender is now staioned as section foreman.
 MT. Thurman, formerly yard man at the local Standard Oil distributing station, has. been transferred to Casa Grande.
 MT. Overlander of the Pos tai has been trasferred to Den yer. He and his family left this week, for their new home.
 MT. Carder and family have occupied the house recently vacated by MT. and Mrs. Over lander.
 Charles Emerson came up from Prescott to spend the holi- days visiting with the home folks. He expects to return to Prescott Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. Frank Sylvester and sis ter and little son, returned last week from an extended visit with Mrs. Sylvester's parents at Ratoon, N. M.
 Miss Lava Sughrue, one of the teachers at Clarkdale, is spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Michael Duffy.
 MT. John Thomas and family of La Junta, Colo, have moved to Williams. MT. Thomas will start a jewelry store in Will liams They have occupied the house recently vacated by MT. and Mrs. Thurman.
 Carl and Frank Hinds were in from Red Lake Valley today. They report that the Valley has received only a little over five inches of snow so far this win ter. Most of this has melted ] and the roads are already dry.
 
 down from the camps today to spend a few days in town. He -eports but little snow at the comps as yet, not enough to in ;erfere at all with work there.
 Mrs. E. A. Phillips has come rom Texas, to spend a few weeks visiting with her hus- ,and here. She is delighted with the ranch in Texas and so Ire both Riola and Bert. Mrs. Phillips health has been great y benefited by the change in linnate but Riola's health is title if any better. MT. Phil ; lps expects to continue work ng for the Santa Fe here, until ime for spring planting.
 Marshal Gilson who has been pending the holidays with his here, received the first ] econd and third degrees in ne I. O. O. F., at the local camp n Wednesday night. This is. very unusual occurrence as ; is the rule to take three sep , rate nights for the three diff erent degrees.Ai Custom was f in this case because I f the fact that Marshall does ot expect to be in Williams c gain for some time and would ot be able to take the other de- rees for a long time by the c sual practice. James Rupe and Johnson c urry drove in from Maine to- ay. MT. Rupe is proving up n his homestead and MT. Cur r 7 expects to make his final h roof soon. MT. Rupe is very a luch interested at present in b le progress being made on a a ell which he is digging on l, IT. i
Williams news., 1920-12-31

For Sale
 A few houses and lots, some vacant lots, a ranch or two in Coconino County, an ideal spot for a. young stockman in Colo rado..: Silvernail
 Write for prices terms and description.
Williams news., 1920-12-31
Mail Car Robbed Near Ash

The robbery of a mail car near Ash Fork is reported but accurate information is lacking.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

Dave Rupe, of Garland Prai- rie recently dug a well on his homestead. After going thru a few feet of cinders followed by several feet of rock he found an abundance of water.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

c. c. Thomasson was in from his Red Lake ranch, on Friday.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

StrawHay For Saie-I have a car of good straw hay for sale. For price and particulars see me or leave word at the News office. w. F. Thomasso.a
Williams news., 1920-12-31
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

MT. and Mrs. Will Anderson, of ,Valle, are spending a few days in town.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

MT. and Mrs. Tom Bender have moved to Maine where MT. Bender is now staioned as section foreman.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

Frederick Rivers is up from Kingman to spend week visit ing with his father here.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

MT. Thurman, formerly yard man at the local Standard Oil distributing station, has. been transferred to Casa Grande.
Williams news., 1920-12-31

James Rupe and Johnson Curry drove in from Maine to- day. MT. Rupe is proving up on his homestead and MT. Cur ry expects to make his final proof soon. Mr. Rupe is very much interested at present in the progress being made on a we'll which he is digging on his homestead. He has passed thru about five feet of cinders and is now digging in solid rock where progress is very slow. He expects to find water a short distance below the rock.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
SOVIET CONTINUES DRIVE. IN GERMANY
UNCLE SAM AFTER BERCDOLL,
 WEALTHY DRAFT EVADER

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. % Secretary Weeks has transmitted to the state department all papers in possession of the war department in connection with the case of Grov- CT Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy draft evader who is now in Germany. The secretary has requested that the case be considered from an inter national viewpoint.
 In statement made for publi- cation, the secretary declared: eve are going to get Bergdoll, if it is possible to do so. 1 don't believe we will recognize any statute of limitations in his case, if one ex- ists." The secretary declined to state what steps would be taken but formally announced that over lures had been made to the German government to secure the pardon of Neuf and Trimmer, who are under sentence in German for attempting to arrest the American deserter.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS
 ANGER FORMER SOLDIERS

SCOTLAND, S. D., March 26-- Aroused over the action of Hutch inson county farmers in collecting crowd of alleged American legion men, numbering about 300, started on the warpath last night and were about to engage an equal numbers of offending farmers in battle. when the legionnaires discovered that they had only thirty guns among them, while the farmers were fully armed.
 The near-battle was staged at kayler, near this place.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
ALLOWANCES TO END SOON

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 26--- Military allotments and allowances under the war insurance act will ex- pire automatically on July 31, ac- cording to announcement made yes terday by Comptroller of the Treas ury Warwick, his ruling being based on the congressional resolution re. pealing most of the wartime legis lation. Thousands of men still in the service, who are maintaining allot- ments to relatives will be affected by the ruling.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
BALLPLAYERS RE-INOIcTED
 BY CHICAGO GRAND JURY

CHICAGO, March 26-One hun red and forty-four indictments were returned by the Cook county grand jury yesterday, as result of second investigation of baseball scandals.
 The men indicted include Cicotte, Williams, Jackson, McMullen, Gandil. Lisberg, Flesch and Weaver, all White Sox players; Hal Chase, Bill Burns, former National league play CTS; Joseph Sullivan, Abe Attell and Rachel Brown, alleged gamblers; Carl Fork, Ben Franklin, Ben Levi, Louis Levi and David Zelser, who are charged with arranging the deal for throwing the series.
 Each indictment charges conspir- acy to defraud, obtaining money under false pretenses and conspiracy to commit an illegal act. Eight in dictments were returned against each of the defendants and the bail bonds were fixed at s24,000 for each man. It is believed some time will elapse before the trials are called.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
HOLDERS OF STOCK MAKING
 TROUBLE FOR THE GUCCS

NEW YORK,Marc 26-Holders of large blocks of stock of the American Smelling and Refining Go. have undertaken an examination of the affairs of the corporation. the action being the result of charges made by Karl Sellers. former vice president, in connection with last years dividend payments.
 The Guggenheim interests, which are in control of the corporation, deny that there is any basis for ex- animation or inquiry.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
RUSSIANS MUST SHOW U. s.
 BEFORE TRADING STARTS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 26- In a note addressed to the soviet representative at Reval, Secretary of State Hughes points out that a resumption of trade relations with soviet Russia by the United States will depend upon "satisfactory as- surances that fundamental changes are contemplated, involving due re- gard for the protection of persons and property, and the establishment of conditions essential to the main tenance of commerce."
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
MANY UNION MINERS IDLE;
 MANY ON SHORT SHIFTS s

INDIANAPOLIS, Mar. 26--Ac- cording to reports submitted at a meeting of the executive board of the United Mine Workers, in this city yesterday, there are approNi- mately 100000 members of the or ganization who have not done q days work since the first of the present year. And the remainder Of the members are working an average of only three days . a<week.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26

A series of articles have appear ed in the Ford weekly lately, deal ing with the Jewish question, and it is claimed by the publication, among other things, that practically every large newspaper in the United States is controlled by the Jews to the extent of dictating policies.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
KIDNAPPING WAS PLANNED
 TO GET ADVANCE FROM PA

TACOMA, March 26-Hugh Van amberh, who is on trial here for the kidnapping of Arthur Rust, testi- fled that young Rust plotted his own Kidnapping in order to obtain money from his father. The witness declared that the boy had informed him that he would be his fathers heir and that getting a little of the money in advance, by means of the Kidnapping deal, would make no diff ference.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
LAWMAKERS OF PANAMA
 TO CONSIDER U. s. DEMAND

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 26.-- President Porras, of Panama, has called special session of congress to consider the question of attitude toward the demand of the United States that Panama accept the White award in the Costa Rican boundary dispute. Announcement of the action of President Porras was contained in officials advices re- ceived by the state department.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
KATO EXPLAINS
 JAPAN NAVAL ACTIVITIES

TOKYO, March 26-Admiral Kato Japanes minister of marine, has branded as absurd the assertions that Japan is formulating her naval program with a view to competing in naval construction with the United States. @~
 The sole object of Japan, the ad- miral declares, is to have navy of sufficient size to defend Japan in case of trouble in the Far East.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
Seize is Declared

WARSAW, March 26-A state of seige has been proclaimed at Katto- witz, Beuthen and other cities in Upper Silesia, at the request of the Polish authorities, who report that German citizen guards killed sever- al workmen and bombed the office of the Polish plebiscite commission.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
CONEY STARTS FOR PACIFIC;
 FALLS IN SOUTHERN SWAMP

MONROE, La., Mar. 26-Lieut. Coney, who hopped off from Jack sonville early yesterday morning, in an attempt to make a record flight to San Diego, fell several hours later near Crowsville, while attempt ing to make a forced landing in a swamp. It is believed his back was broken and that his injuries will prove fatal.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
Reinforcement on Way

HALLE, March 26-Communist endorsements are enroute to the cities of Eisleben and Mansfield, and armed worlmen are moving from Halle the plan being to surround the security police.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
YOUTH HELD ON BAD CHARGE

SALT LAKE, March 26-Delbert Smith, aged 20, is under arrest in this city on the charge of murder ing railway clerk and holding two others at bay while he robbed d Northern Pacific mail car recently of more than $5O,OOO in currency. The prisoner has admitted his guilt. Four women are being held at S.. Paul in connection with the robbery.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
FORMER PRESIDENT ILL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 26- Former President Wilson suffered an acute attack of indigestion yester- day, resulting in hurried calls for medical assistance. The attack was not serious, however, the sufferer being entirely recovered an hour afterward.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
Order is Restored

BERLIN, March 26-Reports re- ceived in this city today indicate that order has been restored at Eisle- ben and Hettstadt, the communists having retired to the hills sur rounding the cities.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
TURKS CLAIM VICTORY IN
 ENGAGEMENT WITH GREEKS

CONSTANTINOPLE, March 26- Turkish officials are authority for the statement that the Turkish Ma tionalists, east of Smyrna, attacked an defeated the Greek army in that region this week
 The Turks claim the capture of 1,700 prisoners and score of Greek guns.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
The Fight At Eisleben

EISLEBEN, March 26-The fight ing between the communists and the security police, which began early yesterday and ended today in the withdrawal of the communists, extended along a half-mile front in the western section of the city, with the positions of vantage changing hands from moment to moment. The communist army received continuous endorsements from among the will lagers and peasants.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-03-26
Toledo Takes Action

TOLEDO, March 36--.rhe mayor of Toledo has issued orders forbid ding the sale of the Ford raper on the streets of this city. The action of the mayor followed a disturbance among the neusies which necessi- tated calling out the police to re- store order.