Arizona republican., 1920-08-13
NEW FIRE STATION
 FORMALLY ACCEPTED
 BY CITY 0F MESA

MESA, Aug. 12.-Thoroughly up-to- date and modern in every respect the new fire station for Mesa, the first of the series of new buildings to comprise the proposed city civic center, was formally accepted by the common council at a meeting yesterday. w. L.. Samuels and Son did the work on the station, the total cost to the city amounting to $970S.67.
 The two-story new building is To- cated on the city property on North Macdonald street, adjoining the city hall on the south, and is one of the most handsome fire stations to be found in the state. The lower floor is arranged for the accommodation of two engines and all of the other neces- sary fire fighting equipment, while the second story is given over to sleeping and living quarters for the men, The fire engine has already been moved into its new home, and the men will occupy their new quarters shortly
 The new fire station was constructed by the city at a saving of approximate ly S2500, according to contract figures submitted at the time the building was contemplated and the actual cost price figures. The total cost of the struc- ture, including the contractors fee of 5000, was $970S-67, while the lowest contract bid entered was for $12,300.
 Arrested for Shooting Quail
 Charged with shooting quail out of season, Bryan Akers of Phoenix was arraigned before Justice Newell in the local precinct court yesterday after noon and put up s150 cash bond. pend ing the hearing of his case, which has been set for next Monday. Charges were preferred against Akers the latter part of last month by State Game Warden Joe Prochaska, according to local officers, for shooting quail near Mcdowell. Akers pleaded not guilty to the charge.
 Legion Delegates Home
 Delegates representing Mesa post No. 26 at the second annual department convention held in Globe this week, re- turned home Wednesday night. The convention was a distinct success in every respect, they said, and a bounti- ful supply of business was successfully disposed of within the two days aI- lotted time. Tuesday night the dele gates were guests at the Carter Neff prize fight in Miami, and Wednesday the delegates who remained over shared in an auto party to the Roose- welt dam and a dance in Miami that night. Dr. J. M. Greer, who was a | Mesa delegate. and Mrs. Greer and | Miss Hanson, who accompanied him to | Globe, left there yesterday for Payson | on a short vacation. They expect to | return to Mesa about the goth of the 
 Tickets Here for Toniqht's Ficht
 Mesa fans who attend the bouts at | Tally's arena in Phoenix tonight will | find 1t to their advantage to purchase tickets today from Guy Nichols at the | Union Auto Stage company office. Re- served ringside and other seats are handled locally and the reservations that have already been made indicate that those who secure their tickets be- fore going to the fight will receive by | tar the best accommodations. Nichols | will have tickets on sale here until 6 | o'clock tonight.
 Back From Coast
 R. Bruce Findley of the George ". S1lverthorn law office returned yes- terday from a months vacation spent | with his family and his parents at Po- mona, Cal. Mrs. Ffndley and the chfl- 1ren will return the latter part of the month.
 Returns From Los Angeles
 $. z. Earle, southside representative of the Overland company, returned the middle of the week from a 10 days va- ,ation on the coast. Mrs. Earle and son, who accompanied him on the trip 'ver, will remain until cooler weather tets in here.
 Attend Celebration
 Mesa was not without it's representa- ion at the San Carlos day celebration le-d in Florence yesterday. Secretary )an k. Collette of the Mesa commer- ial club, c. Fred Brackette, Sam Tur- Ter and W. S. MacMannon left Wednes- lay night for the scene of the cele- 'ration and were there to represent he home town in the time honored vay. Boyd Johnson and Jennings ohnson and others also went up yes vening program.
 In FiImdon Today
 Ethel Clayton will appear on the creen at the Majestic today in ''The thirteenth Commandment The sec nd episode of Daredevil Jack" a se- ial featuring Jack Dempsey, and a 'athe News film are also on the pro- ram.
 WANTED-Birds' for aviary. Pat oach, with Foxworth Bush Lumber O.. Mesa, Ariz.