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Arizona republican., 1920-01-12

eraI readings by Miss Flossa Hershey. which were greatly enjoyed. It was decided to hold a joint installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on Thurs day evening, January Is, when the work of both the lodges will be put on and banquet will be served. All Odd Fellows and RebelSahs are asked to attend as we'll as any Odd Fellows or Rebekahs who are stopping in the city.
 BarkIey Able to Go Home
 Sam Barkley, who since being in jured in an automobile accident couple of weeks ago has been receiv- ing care and attention in the home of Mir. and Mrs. ". A. Mouer, was able to be taken to his home in Phoe- nix yesterday. Mir. Barkley is now able to walk with the aid of a cane, although one leg still gives some trouble. while other bruises are still painful.
 W. J. Kingsbury and W. A. Mouer are still suffering quite badly from the injuries they received in the same ac- cident. MT. Kingsbury is still con- fined to his bed with his knee in cast. and it will probably be a week before he will be able to sit up Mir Mouer has not been confined to his bed, but is still unable to get out of the house, and his knee and leg are paining him great deal.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
'. W. |. 4. NATIONAL SECRETARY SPEAKS
 AT UNION SERVICES

TEMPE, Jan. 12-The community service held at the Baptist church yes terday after--oon was we'll attended by members of all the protestant churches of the town. The national secretary of the T. w. C. A, Miss Jean Moore. spoke at the beginning of the meeting or the purpose and needs of the cam pa:gn which the Y. w. C. A. expect to carry on this week.
 A very appropriate sermon was then delivered by the pastor of the Meth odist church, Rev. D. H. Reid, and was followed by short talks from the other pastors, Rev. J. M. Cross, Rev. T. O. Douglas and Rev. c. c. Hickman. The music was lead my Prof. w. H. Altheide, of Denver, Colo. who is here to help with the evangelistic meeting which is 10 be held in the Methodist church. Prof. Jones of Phoenix will assist in the music in the evangelisric meetings in the Baptist church dur ing the week. The meetings at both churches will continue for a couple of weeks and probably longer.
 Odd Fellows Rebekah Meeting
 The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs met in join session Saturday evening for open installation of officers, but on account of rain, which prevented the presence of the installing officers. the meeting was turned into a social hour. The members were entertained by sev-
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Legal Advertising
ADMINISTRATORS sALE


 Under and by virtue Of an order of sale duly entered by the Superior Court of Maricopa County, Arizona. dated December 1st 1919. will sell at pri- vate sale the following real estate of the estate of George H. Newsholme. deceased. viz:
 1. The southeast quarter (SEH) of section fourteen ID. in township ono CD north, range one CD east of the Gila and Salt river, base and merid- ian lines. in Maricopa County. Arizona. 2. The northeast quarter (NEA) of the southwest quarter (SWA) of section seventeen GID in township two CD south, range five (5) west of the GiIa and Salt river base and me- ridian lines in Maricopa County. Ari- zona.
 The sale will be made on or after January -4th, 1920, and bids will be re- ceived at the office of Kibbey, Bennett & Jenckes. Fleming block, Phoenix. Arizona
 Terms of sale: Cash, or one-third cash at the time of the confirmation of the sale. the balance in one year from confirmation of sale with interest at per cent per annum- said deferred payment to be. secured by a first mort gage upon the premises sold.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
BUILDING ACTIVITY
 IN MESA GOING ON
 IN RAPID STRIDES

MESA, Jan. 12.-With building al- ready under way on one subdivision and several houses now nearing com pletion, building on a second subdi- vision to start today, and a recent announcement that a third subdivision is soon to be made, prospects for in creased residential building activities in Mesa were never better. Home seekers are particularly elated over the prospects of more building, while it means to the town that many fami- lies who now want to locate in Mesa but cannot secure a place to live in, will be able to find accommodations.
 The Southside Building and Loan association, organized by a number of prominent and enterprising Mesa citi- zens to aid in solving the housing
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
STOCKHOLDERS. MEETING

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The stockholders of the National Bank of Arizona, at Phoenix. will meet at its banking house on Tuesday. Janu- ary 18th, 1920. at 3:00 r. m. for the purpose of electing board of direct- ors and such other business as may properly come before the meeting. in- cluding voting on the following amend ments to the articles of association of the corporations:
 Amendment to Article Third: Article Third of the Articles of Association is hereby amended so as to read as fol- lows:
 Article Third: The board of di- rectors shall consist of not less than five (5) nor more than fifteen (l5) shareholders. The number of directors more than five shall be fixed at and by the annual meeting of the share the number so fixed shall then be elected
 Vacancies in the board oe directors may be filled by the remaiDing mem. bers of the board"
 Amendment to Article Sixth: Article Sixth of the Articles of Association Is hereby -mended by striking out the words "A vice president" and insert ing in lieu thereof the words ''One or more vice presidents"
 J. SWEENEY.
 Assistant Cashier. December 12. 1919.
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 Phone your Classified Ads to The Republican. We will collect later
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
(My commission expires Feb. 15.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOIlCE 10 CONTRACTORS
 Sealed proposals will be received by the Maricopa County Highway Com mission, at the office. No. North 17th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. until o'clock D. m., on the 18th day of January, 1920. for the construction of all or any part of 27S miles of highways, the author ized road program of Maricopa County. AriZona.~
 Plans, specifications, forms of pro- posals, and other information may be Maricopa County Highway Comrlis- specifications will include roads of ce- ment concrete. asphaltic concrete and crushed rock with asphaltic concrete. Proposals must be accompanied by a money deposit equal to five (5To) per the form of cash, a draft, or certified check on some bank in the State of Arizona, payable on sight to the Mari copa Highway Commission.
 Proposals will be publicly opened and read at the time and place above mentioned. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in any bid.
 All proposals must be made on forms. and in accordance with instructions. forming a part of the specifications referred to above.
 Copies of plans. and specifications for the different projects may be ob : tained on payment of Five Dollars to A. F. Jones. Secretary.
 A. JONES. Secretary Maricopa Highway Com mission
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12

problem, already has a number of houses under way in the northeastern part of the city that will be ready for occupancy within the next few weeks Other residences in that section are contemplated as quickly as workmen and material can be secured.
 Commencing this morning, the Bev- ille-Palmer court will take on an ap- pearance of reality for the first ship ment of houses arrived Saturday, and actual construction work on the ground will commence this morning 1T weather conditions permit. Twenty nine houses are to comprise this bun galow court, and coming in portable style with a special representative from the factory to superintend their erection, the work will move quickly. Four of the houses comprised the first shipment and similar consignments will follow regularly. The court is to be located on the P. E. Beville property in the southeast part of the city. at Shrine and Second avenue.
 Following on the building activi- ties already under way. announcement was made recently by L. B. Johnson of a subdivision he would promote of a tract owned by him on East Second avenue Lots will be sold there and construction in accordance with cer- tain building restrictions permitted by the individual owners.
 WOmdn5 6fuD Glccf
 At the regular meeting of the Wom- ans club of Mesa, held last week. the annual election of officers occurred The following were chosen: Mrs. O E. Ferguson, vice president; Mrs. w J. Iongmore, vice president; Mrs. Ma rion Blakeley. recording secretary; Miss Vera Johnson. corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. A. Sergeant, treas urer; Miss Ida. Arnold. auditor; Ms G. AttaWaV Mrs F Swift and Mrs. F. D. Macdonald. mem bers-at- large; Mrs. H. L. Chandler. Mrs. w. F. Walters and Mrs. W. T. Tweedy, trus- tees, with terms of one and three years each.
 Progress on Highway
 With better than a mile and a. quar- ter of the roadway already completed, pouring of cement on the Mesa Tempe highway is now progressing regularly. The first mile is complete, part of it has already been cleared. and work is now proceeding on the second mile. For the past month the work has without halt. and barring wet weather to any great extent. the job will be pushed regularly to com plekion.
 Ex- Service Men Meet
 Ex-service men of the Mesa territory are being called together for a mass this evening in connection with the American Legion member ship drive this week and big dance next Friday night. The executive com mittee of the Mesa post has worked out numberless details for this weeks activities and these and other mat ters will be presented to the mem bership tonight. The meeting will be held in the office of Edwin M Ie- Baron at the Land Sales corpora ton building.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Legal Advertising

Dated this twenty sixth day of De- cember, 1919.
 WALTER BENNETT. Administrator of the Estate of George H. Newsholme. Deceased.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Prize Shooting

THREE PRIZES to be given away for best shooting. 1st prize $50, re- volver; 2nd prize $10; 3rd prize $5. Prize Shooting Gallery. z6 s. 1st St. if
 DAILY prizes. Turkeys for holi- days. 26 South First street D. D. 6argent. t1
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12

Phone your Classified Ads to The Republican. We will collect later Phone 4331.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Women's Exchange

ALL KINDS FANCY WORK. Cakes by
 order only. 42 N. First St. Ph. 1883. If
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Special Notices

NOTICE. REAL ESTATE DEALERS My property at 123S F. Willetta is withdrawn from the market. w. D. King. bd
 REAL ESTATE men attention-My property is hereby withdrawn from the market. Mrs. Ellen Mathers. bg
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL AND DELIVER STOCK AND BUSI- NESS IN BULK

NESS IN BULK.
 Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned, L. A. Brown and D. J. Me Cauley, co-partners, doing business under the firm name and style of Brown and McCauley Amusement Company. intend to and will. on the 18th day of January, 1920, at 12 o'clock noon at 15 W. Adams street, at Phoe- nix, Arizona, sell, assign. transfer and deliver to Tom H. Higley. of the City of Phoenix, State of Arizona. the en- tire business of the undersigned here tofore conducted at the premises known and designated as Room No. Is w. Adams street, Phoenix, Arizona, (be- ing confectionery business under the name of the Rose Tree), together with the entire stock in trade, fixtures and good will of the said business, for good and valuable consideration.
 Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, January 6, 1920.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
l.. 4. BROWN,
 D. J. McCAULEY. STATE OF ARIZONA, )

County of Maricopa, )
 Before me. O. E. Shupp, notary pub lie. in and for the County of Mari copa, State of Arizona, on this day per sonally appeared L. A. Brown and D. J. McCauley. known to me to be the per sons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowl- edged to me that they executed the same. O. F. SCHUPP,
 Notary Public. (My commission eynireS Eeb 15 1920 !
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12

Phone your Classified Ads to The Republican. We will collect later
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Navajo Blankets

GENUINE Navajo Indian rugs and blankets; bought directly from the Navajos. Mrs. E. W. Wheeler. s0s N. Second street. 15hone 2679. If
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Piano Tuning

S. l.. Hamilton. Piano Tuner Sixteenth year in Phoenix. Phone 32f6
 If
Arizona republican., 1920-01-12
Patent Agency

HAZARD & MILLER 606 Central Bldg, Sixth and Main. L. A Fl. Miller. yrs. examiner U. s. Pat Of Hazards Book on Patents Free If
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
Origin of Yuletide

Yule was the name of the ancient
Scandinavian festival held at the tune
of the winter solstice. The word is Oh
uncertain origin, says The tIou'eAeeP-
er, but it probably is taken 0irecuy
from the Icelandic word "Joi. mean
inc feast. 1t is curious to noIe now
many nations of old marked the TURN
of the year''-that is, the December
so.stice-by festivals. The Egyptians
the Hindus, the Persians, The Greehs
and the Romans all had feasts ut rms
season, but especially the Northern
nations-the Teutons, the SCanalilaF'
ians, the early natives of BritaIH-re
toiced at the event of the suns turn On
its coruse. The festival was kept Win
MACH eating and drinking ana holS'
joIlity. One of the ceremonies was lne
placing of an enormous log OF "o0u-
often SO large that 1t required 'lio
strength of several men to bring II III
upon the hearth fire in the huge HFe-
place. The burning of the lu'e 'os
was thought to insure good fortune ~
the family, especially when Guar &c,
pieces of the log burned the year NC,
fore and kept over for that purpose
were used to light 1t.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
Christmas Song

In every babe that gains the light
Through rack of human pain.
IN each new-breathing soul tonight
The Christ-child lives again.
In every drop of anguish, pressed
From pallid woman's brow,
In every virgin mother-breast
His Mother whispers now.
And wise men through the dark
ness HE,
Lo! In the East-a Star!
o little Christ who is to die
Was your souls journey far?
Strange meteor wounds of death
and birth
Lighting an endless sea;
a little child has come to earth
And He must die for maj
BY Mary Mcneil Fenollosa, in
the Craftsman.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17

"Adeste Fideles" of the Latin, and
came originally from the pen of
Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, a native
Of Spain, who ti0urished about the
latter half of the fourth century.
There Is another hymn by the same
Latin author which begins with "Of
the Fathers love begotten"
We have two well-born Christmas
carols by American writer's. 20 Little
Town of Bethlehem" was written by
the popular Boston divine, Phillips
Brooks. "Shout the Glad Tidings, FIX
ultlng Sing" was composed by DR..
Muhlenburg, the founder of the Church
of the Holy Communion, st. Luke's
hospital, and other charities in New
York city, 49,
"Angels from the Realms of Glory"
Is by the great hymn writer James
Montgomery, who for thirty years
edited Sheffield newspaper In Eng
land. He Is often COMPOUNDED with
Robert Montgomery, who was rIdi-
culed and denounced by MacauIay.
Sing Song This Blessed Morn"
was written by Bishop Christopher
Wordsworth. nephew of the great
English poet and father of the present
Bishop of Salisbury. DR.. Wordsworth
was Master of Harrow, Canon of
Westminster, and Bishop of Lincoln.
while Shepherds Watched Their
Flocks by Night" Is by Nahum Tate,
poet laureate, associated with the
Tate and Brady version of the Psalms.
He died when in prison for debt.
The popular hymn christians
Awake. Salute the Happy Morn" was
written by John Byron, a Lancashire
man, who was esteemed a good scholar
and poet in his day He was born in
Manchester in 1891.
The two eminent sweet singers OF
the church. John Keble and Reginald
Heber, bishop Of Calcutta, have writ
ten Christmas hymns, but they lack
those elements of popular song which
constitute the Christmas carol. KebIe
sweetly sings:
Like circles widening round
Upon a clear blue river.
Orb after orb the wondrous sound
Is echoed on forever,
Glory to God on high. on earth be
peace.
The lines of the gentle Heber have
their lesson in these days of CONNER.
ciRl unrest:
II gayly clothed and proudly fed.
In dangerous wealth wa 1UaU.
Remind us of thy manger bed
And lowly cottage cell
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
CHRISTMAS BELLS

The great yule logs are blazing high,
The halls with holly green are drest.
And blithsome maids and merry lads
Are gayly clad in all their best.
And have We seen the fairest maid
That ere hath dwelt tween sea and
sea?
And for my love and for my faith,
Think we she'n bring a gift to me?
o. rlrg, we joy-bells. gayly ring!
o. merry minstrels, harp and sing!
Fill every heart with Christmas cheer.
For Christmas comes but once q yeAr.
The yule fire blazes warm and high,
On oakened rafter, blackened wall;
1t shines upon the fairest maid.
AS down she dances thro' the hall
l hing my weary harp aside, n
tAnd will she stoop to such as mn
l haste to meSt her underneath
The mystic branches hanging high,
., ring, We joy-bells. gayly ring!
~ merry minstrels harp and sing!
y, I'LL my heart with Christmas cheer.
FOR Christmas comes but once q year.
Who hath so rare or fair a gift
AS this my love hath brought to me?
For l was but a minstrel lad,
A dainty, high-born maid was she.
Vet with her lips her heart she gave,
Her heart, all pure as Christmas snow
AND Tor her love and for her faith,
Fourth unto joust and war I'll 60
y, ring We toy-bells, gayly ring!
y, heart OF mine, rejoice and sing,
For Christmas love and Christmas cheer
snail bless our lives the whole round
year.
Annie Louise Brackenridge
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
Xmas Posy Party

"A Garden of Flowers'-an ideol
scEe1ne this for a fancy Christmas
oreSs party. When the invitations ore
sent out each guest should be request
ca to come to 1.-THE Garden of Flow
erS' dressed to represent q flower
Whatever flower is chosen should no
intimated to the hostess when accen+.
Ing the invitation. For the sunnor
table decoration for this party, in tho
center stand n large doll dressed os =
roSe-'the queen of flowers. In her
tahds should be fastened as many oar
H'lldS OF baby ribbons, or STRINGS of
silia'l blossoms as there are GUESTS
attach little gifts at the other ends of
the garlands appropriate to tba oos
tunes or the guests that are m ro
celNe them, such as brooches ond
scar1pins with flowers in enowoI
baskets of sweets trimmed with eo,,,
erS' or pretty cut glass bottles of ner
rune decorated with blossoms Tbo
riDoohS or garlands should ha or,
tuhSeu mat each small guest finds a
corresponding gift; thus, yioIat'S nm,a :"
eht Is adorned with the flowers sho
represents, etc. Tie mems sbou1a .'e
IN the form of flowers or petoIS au O
the lamp or candle shades Of roSo a anI
Ored silk. 'oSc col
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
SILENT CHRISTMAS.

Inc first still Christmas" in snu.
tanu occurred in 1925. Henry VIE wss
Nlng, In December the king fell sill,
anu u Int, tne nation was filed with anxietv'
u was decided that the Cbristmos
should be silent one, Thew 'S 'Ira
, no oells' carols, or merry making 81
. .sn' Christmases were proclaimed IN
t ne Protectorate of Cromwell. The fas
u iva. was altogether abolished ana tho
ulsplay OF the emblems of the notir; te
wa, was neld to be seditious. The cbanas
" Nus most most notable in London. There
S SSs silence n in the Strand; the church
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
Fling OUT, YE MERRY BELLSl


Ring out, ye merry bellsi Welcome.
bright icicIes!
Welcome. old holly-crowned Christmas
Eutbe as child at play. keeping his
Welcome him back from the snow peak
and plain.
Up with the holly bough. green from the
winters brow,
Lock up your ledgers and cares for
day;
Out to the forest So gather the mistle-
toe,
Old and young, rich and poor, up and
awayl
Up with the holly boughs. ay. and the
laurel now,
In with the ypis log, and brighten the
hearthsa
QUICK ssaefe he is again. come with his
Joyous train,
Laughter and music and friendship and
mirth.
Up with the holly boughs. high in each
manor house.
darnish the antlers that hang in the
hall
Yes. and the meek of corn with gay
wreath adorn,
Rich as the bloom on the cottager'i
wall.
Wealth has its duties now. Christian, you
Will allow;
Think. then, ye rich, whilst your tables
are spread,
rink Of the wretched ones. Poverty'l
stricken sons,
Weeping whilst children are asking for
bread
flng out 20 merry beilsi ring till your
music sweIls
Out Ger the mountain, and far on the
main;
ring till those cheerIess ones catch TN
your merry tones,
Singing, Come. Christmas, again and
again"
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly.
.sasss ~s>e.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
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CHRISTMAS IN OTHER LANDS

The Mexican Christmas Is S''""so
~ mixed week of sports, revels anu ~
ligious observances. The "S s',o+
Play never fails to attract 80 .Ss
crowds, nor do the bull fights. IN ~" Iu
Philippines grand masses are heIu Iont
tks churches In the morning "' t,'s
chains OF flowers are carried u 'I Io
churches by the children, VINO pur" ,os
through the streets singing Chr,S'in aSo
songs. bands preceding then' ~,
afternoon there is dunclng ana i'e', !o
making. In spain the religious ,",o
is predominant at Christmas ana me-
are curious performances OF SsS''A
.rolays.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
sAsessssRe e@da,s
REMEMBER THE LITTLE BIRDS

When we are all rejoicing and happy
In our homes, do we ever think of tho
little birds or give them Christmas.
too? What would springtime be with
out them? And yet when do we nav
back their kindness? When winrrv
winds blow, and food is hard to find
then Is the time we should remember
them. Take little pieces of suet and
trim some trees for them. If you have
no trees in the vicinity of your home.
then bundle up In nice warm cont
and go where you can find some.
s.Ss&s.>esa
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
'%ss"'s boGa4tts%e.
LET THE CHILDREN HELP

Christmas day Is a day for the
children especially. They will have
more pleasure In this holiday If they
are allowed to prepare for 1t. In town
where the children have kindergartens
the little ones are filled with the hOl-
iday spirit by the work they are given
to do and the plays they share. The
teacher has them making chains of
colOred paper, strings of red cranber-
ries, curtains of red and yellow grains
of corn. They cut out snow scenes,
showing Santa Claus and his rein
deers. They play Christmas games
and sing Christmas songs. They doub-
ly enjoy this sacred holiday for they
have helped to prepare for it. The
shops supply kindergarten materials
for home work. Even tie ten-cent
stores have sewing cards with woods.
beads, games and colored crayons with
which the children can do their share.
ssS&s.,k he4fs $50 s<sss. . ,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-12-17
HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Happy, happy Christmas that can
WIN us back to the decisions of our
childlsh days; that can recall 70 The
old man the pleasures of his yonth .
ana transport the sailor and the trav'
eier thousands Of miles away. back r.
Charles Dickens.