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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25
WORKED GOLD BRICK GAME
Hutchinson Broker Bought Half But
Disappeared After the Purchase.

Wichita, Kan, June 25.-The "old-
fashioned" gold-brick game recently
was revived here, successfully, from
the viewpoint of the swindlers, ac-
cording to a story told local police
authorities by the victim. a local
pawnbroker.
The pawnbroker said a stranger
called at his store and said he would
open a tailor shop here. His visits
were repeated and he and the pawn
broker became friends. Then, one day
while the stranger was present, a man
came in who said he had some gold
he wanted to sell. Stranger No.
said he knew a broker in Hutchinson
who would buy it and proceeded to
call up the Hutchinson broker by
phone. Later the broker from Hutch
inson. representing himself as Max
Cohen" appeared.
The brick of gold, contained in a
black box, was produced. 1t was
tested and found to be gold The
pawbroker and Cohen" agreed to
buy it for $500. the pawnbroker put
ting up $4,000 and Cohen" $4,000.
Upon opening the box during the alb
sence of Cohen" and the man who
sold the brick, the pawnbroker found
it contained a brass, gold colored
brick, but not the one he had tested.
Cohen" who invested $4,000 in the
brick never since has called Search
at Hutchinson showed there was no
licensed broker there by the name of
Max Cohen"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25
Died From Broken Heart.

Ottawa, Kan. June 25.-Ruth Vigor,
33 years old, is dead from an illness
which began with shock on receipt of
the news of the death of her brother,
John Vigor, member of the 10th en-
gineers, Thirty-fifth division who was
killed during the Argonne offensive.
Physicians pronounced her death as
due TO grief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25
Ribbon Special at 89c

Seeing them cannot fail to appreciation They
wide ribbons in beautiful patterns in light coors
for sashes camisoles hair They Include JAG
guards, ombres and patterns in broken paids
Orchid, jade, Nile, French blue being included
Saturdays Special Price is, yard. sec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25
New Goods
In the Basement Store

Just out of the cases are delayed
shipments of Silverware, Sheffield
Ware, Community Silver. real high
class Cut Glass in many exclusive
pieces Cut Glass Water Sets. Ice
Tea Sets. Polychrome Art Pieces.
Framed Pictures and a few white
framed Mirrors in dainty shapes,
Art Pottery Vases. Jardinieres;
mahogany finished Serving Trays;
Electric Appliances such as Grills.
Stoves, Curriers'. Percolators. Tour
list Sets and Electric Irons.
New pieces in Hand Decorated
China, odd and useful pieces;
Doulton Bone China in odd pieces,
also Dinnerware patterns. Late
shipment of fancy Tea Pots in
many new decorations and shapes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25
Fashion Calls for Belts

They of to be STRICTLY correct.
New here in patent leather or kid Choice of
white, black, brown, green navy purple black
black and white combination. 39e to $1.OO each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25

Cinderella Dye Soap; 10c value, in
a few shades only, at. Sc
Yeisers Hooks and Eyes;
10c value for sc
1 and 1 Il inch White Elastic.
S5c and 45c value at, yard. .2OG
15c Gold Safety Pins for. 12C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-06-25

Very attractive chenille dotted mes
and orchid; wells of the kind most ap
with the summer frock and light color h
Flesh color wells with black dots and
also very smart and becoming. They
SSG the yard.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
SECOND WARRANT SERVED
 ON PRESIDENT REYNOLDS
Now in the Custody of the Sheriff and will be Given Hearing on Both Charges Be- fore Justice Freeman at Snowflake Next Monday. Examiners Report Only Aggra- yates Public Sentiment.

L. M. Reynolds, the gen. jus of the Reynolds system of banking, looked pale and haggard as he was escorted into the court room by Dep uty Sheriff Dewitt.
 His equilibrium seemed as shaky as the bank as he sat in the prisoners dock while the judge rescinded his gentleman's agreement with Uncle Josh; disqualified himself to try the case and remanded the prisoner to the custody of the sheriff.
 He was arrested on a sec ond charge late Saturday night on a warrant sworn to by a depositor from whom he received money after he
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
"CTVEIUSTTHIS DAY
 OUR DAILYiBREADY

Before the sun of Christ mas morning greets you it will warm and gladden. the hearts of one hundred and fifty thousand bright, happy and we'll nourished children, who last Christmas or the Christmas before were gaunt spectres of famine, pitiful evidence of the ruthlessness of war. They will be greet ed by no mothers caress or fathers Christmas blessing.
 Moslem hatred and Kaiser ism have orphaned them.
 They face a new year with childhood's simple faith in a great Uncle who lives in a land of plenty, and sends food and clothing to them from a land across the seas. When they were hungry he fed them. When they were naked he clothed them. When they were sick he wis ited them and comforted them. Do you wonder that they are learning to love Un- cle Sam and turn to him in their hour of need? While diplomats and politicians are trying to underwrite the peace and good will of the world in a league and trea- ties and mandatories the generous people of America have been writing it in the hearts of the generations that will make war or peace.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
ADAMANA

This company is very glad to announce that after six weeks of discouraging work in handling a difficult clay formation, with constant trouble from caving, the drill is now well into a hard limestone formation, with water securely cased off. This formation is confident ly believed to be the cap rock over the sand and it is also confidently believed that the drill will release a gusher when this capping is pene- trated.
 The geologist's 'sreport bears out this opinion to the letter and it is expected thas the sand will be reached not later than January, 1921.
 The affairs of the com pany are in excellent condi- ton and the prospects for early or almost immediate oil were never so good.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
HoLBRooK

Progress is fast being made at the Holbrook to get the rig in shape for an in- tensive drMing period, the duration of which, as neces- sary, is a matter of conjec- ture, as opinions differ as to whether producing sands will be encountered almost immediately on resumption of drilling, or whether it will be necessary to go to a
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

knew the bank was insolv- ent.
 Both cases will be heard by Justice Freeman at Snow flake next Monday.
 County Attorney Greer, who was in Phoenix was tel egraphed for and arrived Sunday to handle the states interest in the case.
 Public indignation at the fragrant violations of law ran high Saturday when it was rumored that Reynolds was preparing a getaway and a second warrant was issued, and since the exam iner's findings have become known, other criminal pro- ceedings are expected to follow Mondays hearing.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
BANK EXAMINER MAKES STARTLING DISCLOSURES

reserve banks on Dec. 16, $8, 122. .52.
 On the last day of the checkered career of the Ray holds system the check clear ings were $3, 529. 40.
 Cash paid out at the con- cert held after the bank was closed on Saturday $912. 10.
 Deposits subject to check, $102, 405. 75; cash on hand to pay the same, $3, 712.71.
 The state had deposits of 5000, the county $51, 170.40, the city $500 80.
 At three o'clock Wednes- day afternoon the state ex- aminers made their report to the superior court and Judge Crosby lmmedlately appointed John R. Hulet as receiver, who was the unan- imous choice of a represent ative gathering of depositors the day before.
 The bond was fixed at $25, 900 which was filed by Judge Sapp immediately and the affairs of the stranded bank are now in his hands.
 Just as soon as an organ ized working force can be perfected a complete state will be rendered the depositors and every safe will be thrown around their interests to obtain for them every dollar possible.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
ADAMANA NOTES

Mrs. R. K. Bruton and daughter Helen, of Wilson, North Carolina, are visiting Miss Helen's grandmother, Mrs. A. J. Kosta, during the holidays.
 Contrary to a we'll estab- lished custom of laying some thing up for a rainy day, the people around Adamana have been laying something up for a dry day, when there would be no grass or water, but owing to the explosion of an alleged financial insti- tuition in Holbrook it looks like their efforts were in vain.
 We have been reliably in- formed that MT. Chas. Von Achen, the executive head of the Bibo section gang, will soon install an electric starter on the hand motor at least.
 Miss Bower, our school teacher, according to an ac- count given by one of our small boys, fully recovered from her recent illness, re- sume her duties Monday.
 Messrs. Arthur, Pete and "Jiggs" Beasley who have been constructing a dam out at G Lake have returned home for the winter, or as much of it as Maggie" will stand for around Everbreeze Hill.
 Arthur Beasley has ac- cepted employment with the Zuni oil we'll which we pre- sume will terminate as soon as the Zuni strikes oil, as his only duty is to guide the bit through the anatomy of mother earth into the oil.
 A rumor that there was an uprising of the Navajos north of town has proven to be just an error on the part of the interpreter, as an in- vestigation by Constable Poole revealed nothing more of an uprising than a boil on the chiefs neck.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
THINGS DOING IN THE
 HOLBROOK OIL FIELD
The Adamana, Holbrook and Zuni Promise an Early Announcement that the Holbrook Field Is Flowing Oil.

depth of $500 feet or more.
 Preponderence of opinion, however, is that producing sands will be encountered before much new depth is made. and this is based on the rumor of the showing already encountered, which the management will neither confirm or deny.
 The crew is placing some new rig irons at present, the new engine being in place, and with the arrival of the cable, expected today, there will not be a rig in any field more capable of making hole than this one.
 The delay is, of course, aggravating, but may be the means Of saving conSlderaDle time later by reason of eff cient equipment to handle any contingency. It should not be long now before the smoke from the Holbrook boiler smears up the atmos- phere carrying the message of resumption of work at this well.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

Because you fed these chil- dren yesterday and are feed ing and clothing them today they will need food tomor- row and next day. The same morning sun will greet one hundred thousand starving children who restill unpro- for, who have not tas- ted of our benevolence. Be- tween one hundred thousand and one million Christian girls are still in prison in Turkish harems. It remains to liberate and care for them.
 The war has brought to America no political domi- nance, no crowns, no scep- ters. It has brought living, breathing, loving, suffering humanity. You have opened your hearts; you have given money; others have given their lives. You have fan ned into life the dying em- bers of a great race. Hun dreds of thousands of little ones kneel each day with simple trust and pray "Give us this day our daily bread. " Will you be an agent to help answer that prayer? It is thus such prayers are an- swered, The children re- ferred to live in Turkey, Ar menia, Persia and Southern Russia. The Near East will be your Christmas messen- ger, and their Arizona head quarters are 42 E. Mcrroe street, Phoenix.
 All Xmas goOis priced right at YIoA1lo,,e
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

VI bank examiner, who has been working on the books of the Reynolds bank for the past week, was filed with the clerk of the superior court Wednesday afternoon, and is a Yolumnious affair.
 Reading between he lines is found a volume of chic anery, trickery and decep- tion practiced by the Ray holds system of banking that will probably furnish abundance of evidence for the criminal prosecutions that are now in progress and those to follow.
 One of the experts work ing on the plundered ruins said: "Raynolds simply bet that the oil field would come in before the receiver, and he lost"
 The bank, from the exam iner's reports, shows the bank to have been in an in- solvent condition hanging on the ragged edge for a long time too long before it was forced to close its doors and even after its doors were closed it continued to do business-so fascinating was the occupation under the Reynolds system.
 On an examination of the report it is found that those men who were familiar with the system had the least money there.
 The cashier R. R. -Turbe- vile who presided at the counter in charge of the out going and incoming stream of currency, also a stock holder, backed his home plate with a total deposit of seven cents.
 Sims Ely the bookkeeper, who cast up the balances of his many friends daily. had S24.95 on the cheerful side of the ledger with some sub- traction on the way.
 The president and com imanding officer who brought the Reynolds system to an unexplored or unexploited territory was there as strong as the Reynolds instinct would permit as a depositor, for he attested to the integ- rity and safety of the sys- tenn by showering $32.86 on the money clerk to help swell the bank statement and make his competitors in finance jealous.
 The state examiners re- port states that the bank has been conducting it's bus mess while it's cash on hand was below the amount au- thorized by law-that its liabilities exceeded its avail able assets and it was con- ducting it's business in an unsafe and unauthorized condition.
 That if the affairs of the bank are placed in the hands of a receiver and properly managed it's depositors and creditors might be paid in full.
 Following are some of the statistics gathered from the exa miners report;
 Loans and discounts due Nov. Is, 1919, from P. T. and Verna Coleman &, 896.
 Due from Directors Il. M. Reynolds $1, 066. 40, JIG.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
The Revelations of the Bank Examiners Report Casts Up to Public View the Chicanery and Dishonesty of the Reynolds System. Funds Juggled by the President and Important Papers Hidden from Examiner. John R. HuIet Appointed Receiver.

Paulsell $500. J. w. Richards $1O,O35.
 Bonds, stocks and secur. ities $19, 118. .15.
 Due from state, nationa and private banks $7, ,836. IA.
 Due from Albuquerque First National $7, 473. 37. ' Capital stock of 2OOshares divided as follows, L. M. Reynolds 125 shares. J. c. Paulsell 10, J. w. Richards 10, R. R. Turbeville 10, w. H. Chamberlin 10, L. E. Carron 15, P. T. Coleman 10, G. V. Robinson est. 10.
 Under the laws of Arizona the stockholders are liable for double the amount of the par value of their stock holdings in a state bank and depositors are preferred.
 The following past due notes were returned to this bank from the Reynolds bank in Albuquerque and put into accounts as bills re- ceivable: W. H. Chamber lin $1, 528. 50, Turbeville- Henning $15, 800, J. w. Rich ards $2, 500, ditto $500, ditto $700, ditto $5, 800, ditto $500 Fred Baca $500, ditto $1, 750 Monico Garcia $1, 200, Geo. Hennessy $2, 500, Wakefield Go. $2, 800, Reynolds is said to be the company end of this note, but get this one: There is also a note in the bank that was received back from the Albuquerque First National endorsed by the late Holbrook State, without recourse, on which the Ray holds bank of Albuquerque collected interest from this bank, the interest as we'll as principal, charging this bank with same. Can you beat it for a system?
 Reynolds states that this note was received about Dec. 2, without previous ad- vice that such action would be taken.
 The note is given byWake- field 6 Go. Nov. 19, 1919, due on demand for $10, 900, and it is said that L. M. Reynolds is the company.
 This note was received with a letter from the First National of Albuquerque ad- vising this bank that they were charging this bank with $10, ,257. 78 that day, the $257.78 being interest from Aug. 13, 1920.
 This note of Wakefield 6 Co.,, in which L. M. Ray nolds.is is said to be the Co.,, HAS NOT BEEN PUT INTO THE BILLS RECEIVABLE and is now withheld byUncle Josh's bank in Albuquerque. This is a part of exhibit 3, and exposes only one phase of the Reynolds system of bank ing---especially with refer ence to loans to the Ray holds outfit.
 $9050 in Liberty bonds were sold to the Citizens bank of Los Angeles, and there is in this bank a credit advise of $8, 168. 45, this bank taking a loss of $375. "A in order to get cash quick which is also a chapter in the Reynolds system of sa- gacious marketing of secur- ities.
 Balances with approved
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

The funds of the Ameri- can Legion, the Red Cross, the Girls Friendly, the M. E. Sunday School and Christian Science Society were lost in the Reynolds bank as well as the money contributed for the relief of the Crumley family.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
ZUNI

Encouraging reports con tinue from this well, in fact word that a we'll has been brought in at the Petrifed Forest would only confirm what has been confidently expected by the manage ment for several days.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

Rosalio Candelaria, a cat tleman of Concho was here on business Monday.
 c. L. Rhoton of Lakeside, was in Holbrook Monday on business.
 County Attorney Greer re- turned Monday from Phoe- nix where he attended a conference held with the new attorney general and the various county attorneys of the state.
 Jack Mardenreturned last Tuesday from Phoenix and Prescott where he has been for several days on business.
 R. s. Teeple was in Win slow Tuesday on business.
 The man with a narrow mind usually has a broad mouth,
 Arthur B. Doyle of Win slow was given a divorce from Delphine Doyle on the grounds of desertion, and Arthur G. Smith was cut loose from Ola O. for the same kind of a caper.
 D. B. Farnsworth and Margaret Reynolds of Win slow, joined their fortunes in Holbrook this week with the assistance of Cupid and Judge Easley.
 It is now Judge Sweeney, of the borough of Winslow, instead of just plain John Sweeney, the attorney. This H. | I
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

the other day when the board of supervisors logged him out in the official robe of a justice of the peace, when it was found that Sen ator Parr was disqualified by reason of being a state sen- ator. Sweeney can fill the office all right, and beside a justice of the peace job in Winslow is too much of a jump for a state senator their climb on the ladder of fame should be more grad ual.
 The various counties of the state are busy this month letting the supply contracts for 1921, which includes the printing and publishing. The largest one in the state, that of Maricopa county, was let Monday to the Mesa Tribune which beat the Phoenix pa pers to it.
 James G. Colter of Apache county, father of Fred T. Colter, was admitted to the Pioneers Home at Prescott last Saturday. He is 79 years old and has been a resident of Arizona for 49 years. On coming to Arizona he settled in what is now Apache coun- ty and resided there until recently when he moved to Yavapai county.
 k. k. Wlgely and WlTe motored up to Pinedale Sun day and spent the day with Mrs. Wigely's parents, MT. and Mrs. E. Thomas.
 Supervisor elect Owens came down from Snowflake Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. Owens, who left We'd nesday morning for a trip to
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

Supervisor elect Owens came down from Snowflake Tuesday accompanied by Mrs. Owens, who left We'd nesday morning for a trip to California.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

It is now Judge Sweeney, of the borough of Winslow, instead of just plain John Sweeney, the attorney. This transmog ogrification happened
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24

All Xmas gOOls priced right at Wetzler's.
The Holbrook news., 1920-12-24
GOSSIPY GOSSIP FROM
 AROUND THE TOWN

Rosalio Candelaria, a cat tleman of Concho was here on business Monday.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-06-11
CHAPTER XII.

Halfway down James street. IIil-
Hard. driving bis runabout In utter dis.
regard Of the traffic rules was reilly.
Ing, moment by moment, and word by
word. the conversations Of the earlier
evening. He had gone TO Carol with
the sturdy intention Of betraying him
self rhanfully and in detail but ia the
doctors study he had perez. we'd an
ether. and what seemed to him a more
unselfieh method Of achieving the same
end. He had fancied that If he could
preserve intact the memory Of Dicky
Morgan, If he could prevent the world
land especially that par of II per
sonal to the Cullens and Durants--
from knowing what a desplcaSle thing
it was that Dick Morgan had dSne, he
could save a modIcum Of pam for
those who would otherwise be most
affected. This conception had inter-
fered 10 make his tax with Carol
somewhat aimless he Had
been undev the dual necessity Of damn
Ing Hniar6, without duplicating Nor
gan. And how buugllngly he had ac-
compllshed t. How lnefilclenty--how
unsuccessfully
On impulse. he checked the speed Of
the car. and swerved to the left; he
was actuated by sudden desire to run
over 10 the University club and see
Armstrong. lie had no DEFINITE plan
as 10 what be should say or do: he
merely crayed 70 meet his rival face
70 face, and have It ont with him. Man
10 n1an-and this time there should be
40 bungiing.
Ar, Armstrong, It seemed, vas in tbs
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1920-06-11

That's proved, too. I'm proving
Il now I'm saying it--don't you hear
me? I'm saying it now. And you"
He put his hand to his forehead. and
brushed back his hair, which was
strangely wet. 81 can't make 1t any
palmer" be said. with helpless finality.
no matter what's happened" She
said earnestly, Il can't believe it isn't
coming out all right. So If youll just
keep on living, and working, aud try
ing and y Here her
eyes were so appealing that his own.
dimmed TO behold them. "And you
haven't been so very dreadful after all,
have you?"
billiard retreated once again, not
trusting those hungry, lawess arms of
his.
I'm just wondering" he said, with
a terrible smile. which was entirely
devoid of mirth. "if man happens to