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Graham guardian., 1920-07-09
New Hotel

Stafford has needed for many
years a hotel of moderate prices
for rooms and meals. | have the
building containing twenty rooms;
will rent it at a low price to a
party who is able to furnish and
run it. Write me at Needles,
CAL, or see Mrs. E. S. Wicker
sham. j. M. Foster. 2l-2t
Graham guardian., 1920-07-09
PERSONALS

The Big Six have John Deere
Cultivators. Gilt
Mrs. Dorothy Mckinney left
yesterday morning for her home
in Bakersfield, CAL, after a five
weeks visit here with her father,
Chris. Madsen.
FoUND-A sum of money.
Owner can have same by describ-
ing kind of money and amount
and paying for this advertise
ment. U. |. Paxtod, Justice of
the Peace. Gilt
Miss May Alfred returned home
last week from Salt Lake City,
where she spent three weeks
visiting with friends and rela-
tives.
Cultivator Sweeps in stock, at
The Big Six. Gilt
The Stafford Ice and Creamery
Co. has purchased 2-ton Com
merce truck from the agency in
Globe. The truck is now in SER
vice in town and valley.
For SALE--Rabbits and Laying
Hens. Mrs. r. w. Fisher, SAT-
ford. left
MIR. and Mrs. F. E. Dunn and
little daughter, who arrived in
Solomonville several weeks ago
from st. Louis, Mo. have decid-
ed to make their home on q ranch
near the former county seat.
Winona Wagons at 1918 prices.
The Big Six, Thatcher. Gilt
Tha DE- C;v ha1ya Tnhp naaro
Graham guardian., 1920-07-09
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School, at 1000 a. m.
Preaching. at HOO a. m. and
500 p. m.
The pastors subject for Sum
day morning will be: Better
to Prevent Sin Than to Remedy
1t After 1t Is Committed" Sub
ject for the evening service:
The Plain Way of Salvation. F"
Special music both morning and
evening.
The Baptist Young Peoples
Union met at the parsonage last
Friday evening and elected the
following officers for the next
quarter: Miss Eva Hall, presi-
dent; Miss Ruby Barry, vice
president; Miss Lola Waddell,
secretary, Jack Burg, pianist.
HARDIE CoNNoR, Pastor.
Baptist Sunday School classes
went to Hot Springs Wednesday
evening. Mrs. S. j. Paxton and
Mrs. George Graham took their
class of intermediate boys; Mrs.
w. r. Chambers took her class
OF intermediate girls. and Mrs.
Hardie Conner her class of Junior
boys. Mrs. johnson and the pas
tor also went with them. When
the lunch was spread it certain
ly did not indicate high cost of
living. 1t consisted of most every
thing that children like including
ice cream, and everything in
abundance. After supper all en-
joyed a swim for two hours. re-
turning to Stafford at 11:30 p. m.
Graham guardian., 1920-07-09
REPUBLICANS TO MEET

A meeting of the republicans of
Graham county will be held Mon
day. July 18th. at the court house
at 500 p. m. All republicans
are requested to attend this
meeting.
j. MYRoN ALFRED.
Graham guardian., 1920-07-09
LEGION CONVENTION

A meeting of the State execu-
tive committee of the American
Legion will be held in Phoenix
Sunday. for the purpose of max
ing plans for the State conven-
ton to be held in Globe, August
9th.
Graham guardian., 1920-07-09

WANTED-Mail Hemstitching
and Picot Edging to Singer Sew
ing Machine Co., Globe. Indicate
work required by basting. All
orders promptly returned c. 0. D.
Mrs. Lorenzo Hunsaker, Box 987,
Globe, Ariz. 2O-4t
Graham guardian., 1920-07-09

The Big Six have John Deere
Cultivators. 21-lt
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
FATHER OF STAGG BABY IS
 GIVEN LONG PRISON TERM

TACOMA, Dec. 21-George Stagg father of the kidnapped Stagg baby, appeared in the superior court on Saturday and entered plea of guilty to the charge of stealing his own child, and was sentenced to from ten to fifteen years in prison. A nationwide search was conducted for Stagg, who arrived here on Friday night.
 Betty Brainerd, the girl reporter who was implicated in the case. will not be prosecuted, according to an- nouncement by the local authorities. Her case, which was to have come up in court today, has been dropped.
 It is understood that plans are under way to get executive clemency for Stagg after he has served a year of his sentence. His former wife, it is said, will help in the move to secure his freedom.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
BACHELORS TO ENTERTAIN
 CHILDREN FRIDAY NIGHT

Announcement has been made by the committee in charge of the Bach elors' Christmas Tree and Enter tainment, for the benefit of the children of Nenana, that the big show will commence promptly at eight o'clock on Friday evening, at Union hall. It will be the third an- nual affair of the kind arranged by Nenana's kindly disposed bachelors and promises to be a great success.
 A large tree was set up in the hall today and the committee is at work getting things in shape for the arrival of Old Santa. Miss de la Pole, who has the entertainment in charge, is also busy this week put ting the finishing touches on the play which is to be staged by the pupils of Franklin K. Lane school.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
DANCE IS ANNOUNCED
 FOR CHRISTMAS NIGHT

Announcement has been made by the management of Union hall that a dance is being arranged for Christ mas night. The Berggren orchestra will provide the music and every- thing possible will be done by the management to make the dance en- joyable. 7HN
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
IRISH HOME RULE IS PASSED BY BRITISH LAWMAKERs
NEW YORK STARTS ROUNDUP
 TO FREE CITY OF CRIMINALS

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-A flying squadron of fifty detectives has organized by the police department and detailed to assist the regular force in combating the crime wave, which is assuming alarming propor- tions
 Emergency measures to insure the public adequate protection are being discussed in local official cir cles and the organization of the fly ing squadron, it is believed, will be followed promptly by additional safeguards.
 Hundreds of stores throughout the city are taking the precaution to place firearms within easy reach of salesmen as a means of protec- ton in case of attempted robbery.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
NAVY BALLOON LOST

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21-- The navy department has requested the Canadian government to start a search for an American naval bal loon which is believed to have met with an accident on the Canadian side of the boundary. The balloon has been missing several days and no trace of it can be found on the American side. The dirigible car ried three passengers, including Lieut.. Walter Hinton, a member of the crew of the NC-4, which made a flight across the Atlantic.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
AVIATOR KILLS HIMSELF

SEATTLE, Dec. 21-Lieut. Pat O'Briens famous American and Can adian aviator who distinguished him. self during the world war, commit ted suicide here yesterday. The act was committed, it is believed, be- cause of O'Brien's inability to ef- feet reconciliation with his wife.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
FIRE DESTROYS PLANT

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21-The plant of the Helmbacher Forge Rolling mills, at Madison, Wis, was par tially destroyed by fire yesterday, the damage being estimated at a million dollars. The flames spread to nearby residences and a large number of buildings were razed be- fore the flames were under control. The destroyed buildings included a number of residences. .-
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
GOOD YEAR STOCKHOLDERS
 ASKING FOR A RECEIVER

COLUMBUS, Dec. 21-Frank K. Monett, attorney, has filed suit in this city, asking for the appoint ment of a receiver for the Good Year Tire & Rubber Company, of Akron, one of the most widely ad- vertised tire manufacturing con- cerns in the United States. The ac- tion is taken in behalf of the stock holders of the company, who charge the company officials with malfeas- ance
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
IRISH HOME RULE BILL IS APPROVED
 BY BOTH HOUSES

LONDON, Dec. 2l-The hom. rule for Ireland bill has been finally approved by both houses of parlia- ment and now awaits royal assent to become operative.
 The bill as finally approved, con tains number of amendments, at tached to it by the house of com mons and agreed to by the house of lords after heated conference. which for a time threatened dead lock and the ultimate defeat of the bill
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
ISLAND IS RAIDED

DUBLIN, Dec. 2l-Parties of military surrounded the main island of the Aran group, in Galway bay, yesterday and conducted a search for arms. Two men were shot while attempting to escape from the is- land; three others were wounded in an encounter with the soldiers and seven were taken captive.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
OFFICERS REWARDED

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-Secretary Daniels has rewarded Captain E. D. Swinson, Robert Williams and W. G. Grace, officers of the steamer Gen. Goethels, who assisted in the rescue of the crew of the submarine SC-5, which disappeared in September. Each of the officers was presented with a watch and binoculars.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
WILL NOT CONFIRM THEM

BOSTON, Dec. 21-In a state- ment made here last night, Senator Wesley L. Jones, of Washington, de- clared that he would not consent to a confirmation of President Wilson's appointments to the Shipping board. The President lately has sent a number of shipping board nomina- tions to the senate for the approval of the lawmakers.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
LEAD MINE CLOSED DOWN;
 TWO HUNDRED ARE IDLE

SALT LAKE, Dec. 21-The Apex mine, one of the largest lead pro- ducers in the state, has been closed down, throwing two hundred men out of work.
 Officials of the company explain that the suspension of operations was made necessary by the low price of lead and the high cost of trans portation.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
New Jersey Engulfed

MILLTOWN, N. J., Dec. 2l-The crime wave which is sweeping the country engulfed this town today when four men attempted to hold up the First National bank. A posse of citizens was quickly formed and, armed with guns and pitchforks, succeeded in taking two of the men captive. The other two escaped.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
DEMOCRAT GETS PLACE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 2l- The nomination of Senator Nugent, of Idaho to fill a vacancy on the federal trade commission, was con firmed by the senate in open ses- sion yesterday. immediately after it had been received from the Pres;- dent. The term of the senator, who is Democrat, will expire on the third of March
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Children Are Sold

SALT LAKE, Dec. 21-Juvenile Court Judge Anderson declares, in his biennial report, made public to- day, that hundreds of babies are being literally sold in Salt Lake every year. He urges the enactment of legislation to sprevent a contin- uance of the traffic.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
MExICANS KILL AMERICAN
 STATE DEPARTMENT HEARS

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. 2l-- John Berenes, American, mining man of San Francisco. was killed in the state of Mexico on November 29, according to information receiv- ed by the state department today from Mexico City. Details of the tragedy have been requested.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
MEAT PRICES ARE
 DRIVING PUBLIC TO ACTION

CHICAGO, Dec. PA reverson to wartime methods of fighting high food prices was adopted here today when Russell Poole, secretary of the Fair Price committee. announced that the committee hereafter would issue daily fair price quotations on meats. >...~>. ~: -* :~ .".
 Poole declares that meat profits are greater now than they were at any time during the war.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Hotels Are Cutting

CHICAGO, Dec. 21-Hotel owners of this city, representing Chicago's largest establishments, have an- nounced a twenty per cent reduc- ton in the number of their en- ployes. The curtailment is the re- suit of a slump in travel.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Cangster Denies Guilt

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l-Ed- mund Murphy, known in local sport ing cirsles as "Spud" Murphy, who is on trial in this city on the charge of attacking girls on the South side, denied today that he was present when the attack was al- legged to have been made in a How ard street shack.
 Jessie Montgomery, the victim, ap- peared as the chief witness for the prosecution and positively identified Murphy as one of her assailants.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Roundup Starting

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-The most sweeping roundup of crooks and suspicious characters in the history of this city is in full swing tonight. The regular police force of 11,000 men has been augmented by re- serve of 4,sss in an effort to stem the crime wave. More than 100 ar rests were made today.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Firebug at Work

FAYETTE CITY, Pa., Dec. 2l- Firebugs operating in this district during the past two months, set fire to a barn and two residences last night. destroying all three. The total loss to date, as result of the mysterious fires, is estimated at half a million dollars. -.~:.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
SOLDIERS ARE CALLED
.INDEPENDENCE, Dec. 21-1

...INDEPENDENCE, Dec. 21-Two companies of state guardsmen ar- rived here this morning to take charge of a grave situation result ing from the race rioting of the past several days. The local police were unable to restore order but the appearance of the soldiers was followed almost immediately by quiet.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
CRANKY COMPANY EMPlOYfS AGREE
 ID LOWER WAGES

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-The As sociation of Clothing Managers has announced a wage reduction of thirty per cent under the union scale prevailing since November of last year.
 The announcement has been fol- lowed by murmurs of a walkout among the, workers, but definite decision on the question of striging probobly will not be reached for several days.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
BOMBS WRECK BUILDINGS

CHICAGO, Dec. 21-Two North side apartment buildings were par tially wrecked by bomb explosions last night, but no casualties result ed. The occurrences are attributed to labor trouble resulting from the discharge recently of union jani- tor.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Slipped One Over

While the police authorities were announcing their plans to put a stop to robberies in this city,, two jeweler' messengers were held up in Brooklyn, tie bandits getting away with jewelry valued at S1o,- eco. and $2,000 in cash.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
NURSES HOME BURNS

OMAHA, Dec. 21--Six nurses were injured here last night as a result of jumping from windows of the Nurses Home, which was destroyed by fire. Forty-five other nurses who were in the building at the time, escaped uninjured.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Workers Accept Cut

VANCOUVER, Dec. 21-The em- ployes of the Grandby Consolidated Mining, Smelling & Power company, to the number of 1000, have voted to accept a wage reduction of 75 cents a day during the months of January, February and March.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21

Mrs. Wilson came in from the Murphy camp last night and left for her home in Fairbanks today. She reports that the Murphys will complete their contract about the first of the year.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
FIRST SESSION OF LEAGUE
 HAS ENDED AT GENEVA

GENEVA, Dec. 21-The first as sembly of the League of Nations, which began its deliberations in this city on November Is, formally adjourned on Saturday afternoon.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
SCORE LOSE LIVES

PARIS, Dec. 21-Twenty lives are reported to have been lost as result of the laundering of the steamer .Barledue,s ,s which came to grief this week near Cape Dord.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Recall Demanded

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21-The Civic league and improvement clubs of this city have circulated a petition calling for an election to recall! Police Judges John Sullivan and Morris Openheim as a result Of the present condition of lawlessness which enables criminals of all kinds to escape justice" The Bar associa- tion is seeking the disbarment of Sullivan.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Tacoma Citizens Warned

TACOMA, Dec. 21-Chief of Po- lice Smith has issued a warning to the citizens of this city to avoid carrying money and other valuables until the present crime wave has passed
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
Textile Workers Cut

Textile Workers Cut
 PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21-Ofi- cers of the Manufacturers corpora ton have announced that the wages of more than 100000 workers in the textile industry will be reduced from ten to thirty per cent shortly.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
POWELL IS CAPTAIN

CORVALLIS, Dec. 21-George Powell, full back, has been elected captain of the Oregon Aggies foot ball eleven.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21

Station Agent Dave Fairburn, of Dunbars, paid a brief visit to Ne mana last week.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-12-21
SIXTEEN MEN DROWN

CHARLESTON, Dec. 21-Sixteen men are reported to have lost their lives in the Kanawaha river yes terday while crossing the stream in a skiff at Spring Hill, a few miles from this city. The boat in which they were being ferried across overturned in midstream and none of the occupants was able to reach shore.
 Sam Comfort is back on the job again at the Central cafe, after 8 brief vacation.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12

the trees, and shining on the carpet
of brown uak leaves, made floor
or FURNISHED gold. The western
winds were playing In the branches
ana sending showers Of leaves down
w add to the splcnder undctfbot.
Ihe squirrels were scurrying here
and there In their haste to complete
their winter stores before the first
snow. The whole landscape seem cd
to Ice lazily baking IN late October
sunshine. ! was cNhilaratcd and
walked on and ON, communing with
nature and Lost In revcric.
suddenly the sylvan stiffness and
my rcvcric were shattered 10y a
shout Then others followed. louder
aud more shrill. | stopped to listen,
More shouts filled the air. Where
were they coming from? AZ the
shouts continued. larncd that they
were coming no nearer TO mo. After
listening for some time, decided
that though tho shouts were wild
they were not hostile SO advanced
In the direction from whence they
came. AS | advanced the shouts
grew in volumc, aud scquccls. loud
an has, Clink- k-clankinE and bang
ings joined in, ana all together made
one great uproar. could not imas-
inc what could be the cause uf such
disturbance in the midst of all the
natural serenity
Then all Unexpectedly | found my
self on the edge OF "A cliff overlook
ing "a sheltered ravinc. And there
spread out below mo, was a sight
such AK ! had never seen before, and
tho explanation of all the nois,
which had filled the wood. Their,
were boys everywhere. Boys in uni
form BOY scouts | soon discoyered
camping after hiking all morning.
They sure were having time. The
midday meal had been partaken of =
few hours before. but the Campfir,
was blazing and Kirk Tuttlc was
coming down the ravine with more
fuel. All the fallen limbs had pre-
vlOusly been used. and Kirk, not
anxious to dun his new hstchct
tsuch was his excuse,) had gon,
down to the crock and was bringing
In "a load of wet driftwood
At the left of the fire, Reed John
son and ovid Martin terc scourinl
a skillet with sand. They had le,
the bacon burn whilo watching san
McLain and Charlie Robbins chase 4
woodchuck in circles around thu
fire.
Pcrched high on lone boulder
In the middle of the ravine with {
book on his knees, Roger Devlin wal
studying for merit test, and eve
and anon lowering a verbal barrag'
on the unsuspcctinS head OF Tob!
LaForGc who. seated beneath tn
rock, was reading aloud I'm tone
most convincing his favoritc poom
"Gunga Dhin."
Lynwood Handy. George Coodale
Jennings Ferrel John Connell an,
John Iaffoon were building or try
| Ing to build camp Kitchen 70
practice. They needed the practic
all right They were down in tn
end of the ravine and had materia
scattered everywhere. Lynwood in
sisted that a leanto should be erect
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12
.|RV|NG'S STAY
AT FORT GIBSON
Wrong Impression AS to
Famous Author Stands
Corrected

FORT GIBSON, Okla. Dec Ill.,"
Quite an interesting story concern.
ing the hig caves north az iho old
military post hurc has appeared
In several newspapers quito recently.
white that portion of the story re
lating to the caves and th,r pie
turcsquc surroundings ~ correct,
that which relates tu Washington
Irving IN erroneous, moW decidedly.
For a number of years most uf tn"
articlcs concerning scenes and pco-
pie OF and near Fort Gibson have
been more fnnClful than correct.
Those who have written thom have
been away orr as tu dutes, aud In
the story referred to this intccuracy
was prominent. To thusc familiar
with American literature 1t IL II well
known fact that Washington Irving
died I'm 1881. but according Ia the
author Of the article concerning the
caves. "ln the early flftira Washing
tom Irving spent many days among
Tho hilla and caves and afterwards
wrote intcr"atingly of their mystcr-
leg and histories"
II is u historical fact that wash
lngtou Irving once visited Fort Obj
son, hut the dato OF that visit was
1892. uud he remained hut short
Tine after his arrival. departing on
4 trip tu the then wild and almost
unknown regions " the western ter
ritory Upon his return some weeks
later no was again AT Fort Gibson
nut a brief while. Irving had no
idea OF writing q story about his
western trip. 80 hc informs va him
self. but uoon his return TO hia
home In the east. found that his
friends had circulated the report
that he would ecnd forth n volume
having to do with his experiences In
the west Not wishing to dlsappoirt
the large number who expected such
a volume he wrote tho book en-
titled "A Tour on the prairies." but
IN this narrative there ~ mover a
word said about any caves near Fort
Glhson. In fact his mention OF the
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12
SEIZE ALL EMPTY HOUSES
Houses Marked ITO Let" BOliI,
COnstriptcd for Renters.

LONDON, Dec. Scarcity Of
houses inthc East Ham district has
led the local branch OF the National
Union OF ex-scrvice men to take
direct action in regard to empty
houses whioh are marked "to be
sold"
Thoy have taken possession Of one
Of these houses without consent Of
the owners and two cN-service mon
and their families are now installed
in II. The seizure was made In con-
Junction with the Peoples fro,cc-
tion league and the Fast Ham
Trades council.
"All houses marked to be sold
shall he considered as being mark cd
to let said the secretary OF tn,
former service mems union. "Ther,
is no fear of cjectmont because tn,
applicants are willing to pay th'
rent. and further In the event of an!
action by the owner in court, or ou
Of court. we should have tho sup
port OF the East Ham Labor council
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-12-12
CHURCH FIGHTS RADICALS S
Catholics Of McNi,O N,armcd at In.
rOnhs OF IinlshrNi-m

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 11-Th,
Catholic clergy OF Mexico which re
Gently held an extended conference
In Mexico city has Just made pub
lie "a pastoral letter which attaCks
radicalism. The newspapers an
nouncc that this Is .tho beginning OF
an active campaign which the
church has inaugurdtcd
Tho letter asserts that soviet and
socialistic propaganda has become
so aggressive I'm Mexico that at Is
necessary to combat ideas with
other ideas" and for that reason AN
extended list of questions and an
swcrs are set forth.
The archbishop ~ Mexico, who f.
the head of the clergy I'm the rcruh-
lie, has given his sanction 4 he
campaign and intlmation is GNcn
that as soon az the work IL started
in Mexico 1T will he extended firsI
TO Guatemala and then to other
Central American republics.
One of the plans projected to de-
feat sovictism IL the organization ni
numerous societies Of Catholic
workmen.