Arizona republican., 1920-11-30
SHOPL|FTERS ARE
BUSY IN STORES OF +,
MESA ON SATURDAY

MESA. Nov. 29.-Shoplifters took
their turn in the Mesa police court
Monday morning, five different cases
appearing for trial as the result of ar
rests made last Saturday afternoon
ana evening at the Toggery 1t was
one OF the busiest days along shop
lnting lines in the history of the store
and the careful watch kept by tho
clerks on the Mexican traders fire.
quenting the place resulted in five ar
rests oeinb made by the police officers.
one of the singular cases appearing
before Judge Newell Monday morning
was that of Manuel Nevaras. who APP
peared to answer for the alleged theft
OF hat from the Toggery on Satur-
day before last After making sue
lessful getaway with the hat then he
took occasion to return to the store
- Saturday wearing it. with the ap-
Narent intention of reapfng another
harvest. The stolen hat was identified
add Nevaras was arrested He was
found guilty and paid a So fine in ad-
dition to paying $21.50 for the hat he
had stolen.
Among the other shoplifters tried
were V. Gomez, who paid S. fine ana
Saloma Martinez and Maria Flores,
who were given suspended sentences.
Pedro Gonzalez arrested on a similar
charge. failed to appear and forfeited
his IS bond.
Three More States in Town
Three new states were represented
at the Mesa auto park Monday by
auto tourists who are camped in Mesa
for few days on their trip through the
state. ID. Walsh drove a car with an
Iowa license. j. Peltner is from Ne
braska and A. c. lite is from Colorado.
... Ludwig Returns to Phoenix
o. G. Ludwig, Mesa attorney at law
who has been associated with the
George II. Crosby Jaw ffice I'm Mesa
since last spring, is giving up his resi-
dence here and on the first of the
month will reopen his office at his
old stand in Phoenix. Mr.. Ludwig is
10 be associated with Herman Lewko-
WITT, present assistant county attor-
ney. at 417-41S Fleming building. in
Phoenix. He will move with his fam
lily to Phoenix on Tuesday. where they
are to be domiciled on West Jeffer-
son street
Will Visit Old Home
j. w Mougeot local contractor, and
Mrs Mougeot will leave on Wednes-
day for New Roads, La. the formers
Ole home, where they will visit for the
next month and a half. Mr.. Mougeot
Is Just now recuperating from a resent
operation for appendicitis and is taking
advantage of the opportunity while he
Is still at leisure to WISH the Ola nome
They expect to return 10 Mesa in jan
uary.
Masonic Work Tuesday Night
The local lodge of Masons will con
fer work in the third degree at spe
cial meeting to be held Tuesday night
Two candidates are to be taken in
Refreshments will be served following
the lodge session.
Death of Miss Adair
Following an illness of long period
Miss Blanche Adair, daughter of MI
and Mrs. George Adair, died at tn
family home southeast of Mesa las
Saturday night Funeral services wer
conducted Sunday AFTERNOON from tn
Second Ward chapel. Bishop Dana OF
ficiating.
SOUTHSIDE THEATERS TODAY
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Photograph entitled "A Drink on tn
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Gilbert-"Excuse My Dust" starrin
Wallace Reid. Fourth chapter "Phan
tom Foe" . serial, featuring Juanit
Hansen.
Tempe-"Youthfu Folly starrin
olive Thomas. Western drama Gale
some Shooter" featuring Hoot Gil
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