Arizona republican., 1920-09-29
BUILDING, DESTROYED BY FIRE.
 WILL BE REBUILT

MESA, Sept. 2S.-That the Lesueur building will be rebuilt and that the Emporium will resume business here were announcements made today fol- lowing the fire of Monday night which completely destroyed the two story building owned by J. w. Lesueur, and the Emporium, owned by J. Blackstein, at a loss estimated at $25O,OO0. MT Lesueur in a statement this evening said that, while plans were still tenta- tive he was confident that at least one-story structure would be erected on the site of the old building. Insur ance adjustments must first be made, but as rapidly as the debris can be cleared away and contractors can get their work under way, the new build mig will be started, it is said.
 MT. Blacksteins plans, while hing ing on the arrangements that can be made with MT. Lesueur for a new home, are to resume business here again as quickly as merchandise and a new building can be secured.
 Loss from the fire was heavy. The Lesueur building, valued at $1OO,ooo, was covered by S3S,000 insurance while the Emporium stock, amounting to about $140.000. was covered by in surance amounting to $25,000. Little or no insurance was carried by tenants in the 12 apartments of the second floor of the Lesueur building, nor by the occupants of the four office suites. Small amounts of personal property were being removed from the fire de- briS today.
 High eommendation of the Mesa firemen was heard on every hand to- day and liberal donations for their ef- forts were being made. The Kelly Diehl- Hilbert company had contrib uted $50, John Cummard S25, and other concerns who had been endangered by the fire were arranging to recompense the fire boys for their efforts.
 Republican Women Organize
 At meeting attended by several score women of the Mesa district, the Mesa Republican Woman's club was organized at the city hall Tuesday aft ernoon. Mrs. Ed Pomeroy was chosen chairman of the club, with Mrs. H. D. Evans and Miss Price as other off cials. Miss Elsie Toles, Republican candidate for superintendent of pub lie instruction, and other women from Phoenix were present and addressed the meeting. It is planned to hold reg ular sessions each Wednesday after noon from now until the general cleo tion in November. The meetings will be open and all women of Mesa will be invited to attend and participate in the discussions of the campaign issues.
 Council Holds Short Session
 AL q session Of the Mesa common council Monday evening and interrupt ed during the course of the meeting by the Emporium fire. assessments on paving and sidewalks in Mesa were 1 approved. Eleven miles of new cement l sidewalks were included in the ap- prevails made by the council. Dr. R F. Palmer and P. B. Beville. owners of the Beville Bungalow court and 31 l bungalows, were present at the meet l ing and were discussing with the coun- 1 cil a proposition for securing sufficient l power to heat the buildings on the court when the fire alarm interrupted ] the session.
 On Trip to Los Angeles H. A. Price, manager of the J. c Penney store in Mesa. has left for Los Angeles, where he will spend the weel attending to business matters.
 Goes to Dening
 c. Fred Brackette of the A. x B grocery left the first of the week fol Deming. N. M., to spend a few days.
 South Side Theaters Today Majestic, Mesa-"The Tree O Knowledge featuring Robert War l wick Paramount comedy called "k Distant Cousin" Paramount Maga. zine.
 Gilbert-"The Paliser Case" featur ing Pauline Frederick. Mack Sonnet comedy. called "Cleaning Up," featur ing Al St. Johns.
 Tempe-"Red Hot Dollars" featur mig Charles Ray. Comedy, Forge Me Not" featuring MT. and Mrs. Car ter De Haven
 Chandler-"Footlight and Shadows. Jack serial, featuring Jack Dempsey.