Arizona republican., 1921-01-03
ALLEGED FORGER Is
 ARRESTED IN MESA

MESA, Jan. 2.--Wanted in Chand- Ter. Tempe and Mesa for alleged forgery, Mexican was arrested here Saturday night by Constable Pickens and is being held for his preliminary hearing in the local court Monday. In Chandler, it is alleged, the man got S209 on checks that he forged and passed. Money was also raised in similar way in Tempe and he was con- unuins his operations here Saturday night when arrested.
 The Mexican was first suspected of forgery two weeks ago in Chandler, when checks were passed by him. bear ing the names of Reese and Huggett, c. r. Sloan and other men of the dis trict- Two of the mans confederates were arrested at the time and bound over to the superior court, but he sue ceeded in getting away. Most of his checks were for $35.50 each.
 Tn Tempe the Mexican also passed forged checks. Another $36.50 check presented at the Toggery Saturday night in Mesa aroused suspicion and Constable Pickens was called and made the arrest. The Mexican goes by a variety of names. any number but what is thought to be his right one having been given the officers.
 Finds Little Tot
 It was a welcome New Years present to Mir. and Mrs. Johnson, who live on East Second avenue, Saturday, when tApir little wo-year-old daughter, who had been missing from home for more than an hour, was restored to them. The little child had strayed out of the house in the dark of night and was deadcd for town. Near the Beviue bungalows Dan Collett of the Com .f1.- a.l4fl hFI to all his questions she would only an swer that her fathers name was Daddy" and that she lived at Dad dy's house" From house to house he went in an effort to locate the child g parents. while neighbors at home were searching frantically for the missing youngster. Finally he got a clue and it led to the safe return of the httlt girl, a welcome New Years present tc the alarmed parents.
 Pageant Will Be interesting
 Members of the Methodist church arc contemplating a busy and interesting week with the presentation of tho pageant at the church under the di- rection of Dr. Moore. Thirty-twS members of the church are used In the character presentation and those whC have taken part in the rehcarsals state that the pageant will be exceedingly interesting. Thursday evening DI Moore will present a special program for members of the Masonic lodge, rep renting King Solomon's temple and in- la=nsting features in connection with IL
 Will Manage Mesa Hotel
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. C. Davis, who have managed the Mesa hotel on West Main street. relinquished charge of 1t or January 1 and have moved to one oi the Charles QuAn residences in Cubei addition. Pete Mehas, proprietor of 6 local pool hail. has taken charge of th' hotel
 Leaion Dance Big Success
 The American Legion dance given II 'K r. hall Saturday evening was ais tinct success. More than 100 ticket were sold and a large crowd attended The hall was well decorated for th occasion and various entertainment features were presented during tn svening.
 PanIy Moves to Mesa
 Walter w. Panky of Phoenix ha moved to Mesa with his family an will be domiciled in one of the cottage I'm BeviIie Bungalow court. MT. Plank fs associated with tho Mountain state Telephone and Telegraph company o the south side.