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Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
Hudson Essex Lines
 Occupy New Quarters

With the completion of the fine, new Metropolitan Garage the Hudson and Essex lines of automobiles will possess of the finest automobile homes in the entire southwest
 These two high grade secured for Arizona representation last by the firm of Dumage & Dunbar and since that tme the propretors have been planning to give to of these service that be surpassed by any other automobile merchant
 commodious and beautiful salesroom will house the new models, and large parts department will be conducted for the benefit of all of these According to both Arch Dumage and Donald Dunbar no Hudson Essex need be delayed for any part needed and in addition to this prompt service will char acerze the handling of the parts and service depart ments
 The Hudson automobile line consists of five very popular models-he Speedster SevenPassenger Touring Car Sedan Coupe and Cabrioe The Essex carries four models, including the Five Passenger Touring Car Roadster, Cabrolet and Sedan.
 Many indeed the records established by these famous cars both the Hudson and Essex establishing several cross-country records of note Dave Lewis driver of of the famous Essex which broke the records from New York to San Francisco and back recently in Phoenix with the car he drove
 The value of any automobile to the public lies in the service received from the It is admitted by all au tomobie that regardless of the value and price of the car the value to the depends very great extent upon the backing and service extended with the car by the dealer Parts and service absolutely be maintained and high standard of service the most valuable things buyer obtain regardless of the amount of money he invests in his car.
 Service with big capital 'S'' will be behind the Hudson and Essex lines, according to Dulmage and Dun bar and the propreors wish to meet all Essex and Hud in the valley well in the state of Arizona
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
FINE, NEW METROPOLITAN TAT HOME" TODAY
MOTORING PUBLIC
 GETS SPEEDWAY
 GAS FREE TODAY

AS souvenir to every motor car owner who visits the Metropolitan on US opening day-today-th manage ment will give free one gallon of the famous Speedway gasoline
 This high grade gasoline will be dis penscd from the service station of the Metropolitan. and is the product of the RIO Grande oil company.
 Motorists who complain of inferior gas. and who seem to have had trouble in getting what ss known as the real article should not fail to get their gallon of Speedway gasoline, free.
 While Speedway gasoline is refined in Texas. it will soon be a Phoenix pro- duct. Plans have been prepared by the Rio Grande oil company officials to The location of this splendid asset to the city will be at the junction of the railway tracks and Sixteenth avenue A splendid service is being built up by the Rio Grande concern, and this fam ous gasoline is rapidly making a name for itself here in Phoenix in the few months it has had to prove itself here.
 We want everybody to try this gaso- line,S said Donald Dunbar. last eve ming. There will be plenty of it for all who come, as our big tanks will be filled to capacity. and the Rio Grande company has promised us immediate delivery on any further needs for the day and evening. Don't neglect this opportunity to test out the famous Speedway gasoline"
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
Today Marks Opening
 of New Metropolitan

Today marks the official opening of what is consid- cred by automobile men, garage and others con- nected with the automotive industry to be the finest ample of the modern garage and service station to be found in the entire southwest.
 The new Metropolitan Fireproof Storage Garage, construction of which started in the month of July ast has been completed and for three days already has been transacting business with the motoring public.
 A better-constructed, finer appointed building and more keenly upo-date organization for this purpose would be hard find in any city, matter what its pop ulaton Dumage and Dunbar the proprietors, stepped quest of advanced ideas that they might give to Phoenix institution which would rank with the finest anywhere for years to
 With investment of approximately $1OO,OO this purpose has been accomplished. A magnificent rein forced concrete steel frame building of two floors has been the result and this building has been equipped with the costest and advanced equipment be secured
 In planning the building, foundation laid which would support four floors above the ground and the story already being projected the demand for stor space being strong the need for this ad ditional extension. The present building will accomo and already about 80 per of this has been reserved.
 The Metropolitan, it's indicates, is primar- fly storage garage. No repair work is handled here, although advice to repairs needed sgven the own CT and arrangements for doing this work be handled for the car owner by the management The main pu1- pose of the establishment is to provide hghcass auto mobile hotel where service of the highest order can be obtained by the car owner.
 Y The service rendered cars, aside from special service required by the is follows: l Daily dusting of battery testing and filling ra-
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
ME ETROP POL|TAN BUYS EOU|PM' !
 FROM TEbbE ! E

Practically every article of equipment along gasoline, lubrication, fire pro- lection and air and water lines used in the new Metropolitan passed through the hands of Jack Tebbetts and com pany, the Boyle Dayton distributors for Arizona, New Mexico and Sonora, Old Mexico
 Tebbetts. who is known throughout the state and the entire southwest as Jack in securing the Metropolitan contract. simply added more laureis to his already heavily decorated brow.
 This laurel. however. was one which any firm. no matter how large, in tn. entire country. would have been proud to have secured. The equipment which Tebbetts furnished the Metropolitan in cludes two large Boyle Dayton air- controlled gasoline pumps. seven lub- ricating oil pumpi capable of pump ing seven different grades of oil throughout the building. a giant air compressor, sand buckets. water and air connections and hose, and auto matic reels for the hose. Considerable equipment along fne-fighting lines. in addition to the sand buckets was fur nished by Tebbetts
 In addition to the Metropolitan equip ment, Ja<k has recently furnished the following Phoenix firms with Boyle Dayton equipment-
 Rio Grande Oil com pany. Ed Rudoipll, Palace Garage. Morgan Motor Service
 company, George Keller. Cactus City Garage and Thatcher Garage in Tempe Tebbetts also has just supplied the Palace Hardware and Arm company
 with Boyle-Dayton pump and bat tery of 1ubricating oil tanks to handle their personal gasoline and oil require
 ments. The Rio esrande on company purchased a five gallon gasoline puml 1 to install at their plant. 4 model F-F
 air compressor was also furnished Nor i gan Motor Service.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
I. 5. STEWART
 BULL I METRO

The Metropolitan garage. the finest Tn the state, was erected by T. E. stewart, well known contractor O. Phoenix The building is of fireproof construction, with concrete basement measuring 115x150 feet, the dimension of the first floor being 1I0xl271s feet The building is of the finest constrlc- ton that could be obtained throughout. and IS a monument to modern archi- lecture and construction.
 MT. Stewart has been contracting in the Salt River valley for the past II years and during that time has spe- cfalized in the building of fireproof and mi-fireproof buildings The Melczer wholesale grocery building. Southwest ern Sash and Door company. the Deaconess hospital, McArthur Broth CTS, Constable Ice and Fuel. and manv other fine buildings have been con structed under the direction of Mir. Stewart
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05

The latest and finest addition to the business life of Phoenix and the Salt River valley is pictured above. Photographs are inadequate to portray the real. maSnificence of this wonderful establishment, with it's every facility and convenience for the motoring public. A visit must needs be made to see with one's eyes this ultra m odern es ample of the automobiles home. The views above show to limited extent the exterior of the building, the interior of the sAlesroom, where Hudson and Essex cars will be on display, the gasoline service sta tion, and two views of the storage floors.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
TOO CAPABLE MAID

French maids are very capable" said the much travelled Mrs. Globe Trotter.
 Sometimes they are almost too capable replied her friend.
 What do you mean?" answered Mrs. Globe Trotter.
 T heard the other day of a young woman whose French maid was all that the heart could desire" the friend continued. As she was putting a lovely Marcel wave in her mistress's hair one afternoon the mistress said ::
 T visited a fortune teller this nor ming, Yvonne, and asked her about my husband
 The maid smiled.
 " If madame had asked me she said. I could. have told madame more than the fortune teller could - Answers, London.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
AN INVITATION

!"
 The Metropoiitax ireproof Stor- age Garage extends cordial invi- tstion to the general public to visit the new establishment and inspect it's facilities for handling and care of automobiles.
 1t is with pardonabie pride that the proprietors. Arch DuImaee and Donald Dunbar, extend this invita- ton. They believe that the Metro poiitan offers a service to Phoenix motorists that is not exceIIed in any city in the entire country.
 Today the Metropolitan is hold ing open house which will also ex- tend throughout the evening, and the management assures everyone who visits the beautiful and com nodious establishment warm well come.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
Moody's "Car Without DriUer" Seruice WEI Feature the Neu Metro

One of the outstanding features Of the new Metropolitan garage will be the Moody Car for Hire Wtthour Driver service. This is a service which appeals to many car owners as well as the carless public. as it affords tn, hiring of car for the day. week. month, or as long as desired. and with out a driver.
 The line of cars which Mir. Moody has placed in this service includes Hudsons. Hupmobiles, Dodges and Fords. He especially caters to the better grade of patronage. and has on his list of regular partons many of the most prominent people of Phoenix as well as prominent tourists.
 All cars operated by this concern are practically new. as only a certain amount of mileage is allowed to be run up on any car, it then being ex- changed on new model of the par ticular make.
 This insures the person hiring any Of these cars practically a new car free from the annoyances and inconveni- ences which are generally put up with when old models are hired. The cars are kept in splendid condition at all times, special mechanics and service men being retained for the purpose O: keeping them in the best of shape and condition at all times.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
ME ETROPOL|TAN
 WILL HANDLE
 REDCR0WNG GAs

In addition to the general line of Standard Oil company's lubricafing oils the Metropolitan will handle the Red Crown gasoline. The Metropolitan will thus be in position to serve all mo- torists. of whom there are thousands who have used Red Crown gasoline and who will use no other. The Standard Oil company is prepared to extend ifs usual high-cl service to the Mefro-t poHtan, and an ample supply of Stan dard products will he on hand at all times
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05

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Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
FYR-FYTERS ARE SUPPLIED BY \
 LOCAL CONCERN

The Palace Hardware and Arms com pany supplied the Fyr-Fyters for the Metropolitan, to the number Of two dozen. This firm also furnished the Metropolitan with one dozen Child's Fire Extinguishers. This concern is headuuarters for this equipment in Phoenix.
 = The Fyr-Fyter is a small. compact little apparatus, with length of only "A inches and weight of but six and one-half pounds It is easy to handle. Any child can operate it and it Is cer- tain death to any fire
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
-oo MANY GAS CASUALTIES

,rSS war risk insurance bureau nas
 fiIe approximately soO,ooo olsaoili1y Is on from former service men: II ,s these claims were allowed u iS ali ali.;r,ated it would cost the govern ese eit rom 72 to 90 million dolIaIs men' xcIiisive of hospital treatment.
 -Jear order to determine what PorClotl
 III .t, disability claims are based upon s,,i,,rv Q, ,r from the effects or to&1G M z TT lnJurS col Harry L. Gilchrist: M, o.' of of Lieut. ,ybo was medical dlrect1r A 5. A. AssaroicaI warfare service Tn the A, "A, the cheb i,as been detailed to make al En,vestigation F., s of portion tbs oi claims Ta lnvesIf , If it is found that the f,,rther Tir,sT claims sas casualties warrant tun tslili inee he due to general investigation VIII Oe carried ou Gichrist says that 1T the tne number of gas comprise conslaerdDto sId to effects of the whole and are l9uitu t.i.r1 " tlon-;torious, then cheIilI@tai @ o1iaf be " inhumane. He is Of lI1e pSitri .ln1.l fare IS tbat there are very lew Psi however, ,iisabilities caused by gas. d5i' inasmunSftals do not agree as ,ina' ao lra' cal p,U,cnt effects of gas the ciieiittIt 4 talpe pernHlare service is determIheu dofir9jtt 5o warfare, ,,oortunity to reach a oeIitlIt' mt this ,.,l9on op9 bv thorough lnVes'ls' ' 'iOi' conc.usliYan cos,sl and Navy Journal
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
TEAM WORK

Wife (directing husband on step lad der, hanging picture)-To the right. No. to the left. Just 9 little lower. Hold on! Up, up-there.
 Husband Creeping down. )-Thank God, that's over. But now that we have this picture right, we'll have to change all the others.-Ne~ York Sun,
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
|. M. FITzHUGH DESIGNED NE W
 METROPOLITAN

The Metropolitan Fireproof Storage Garage building was planned and de- signed by l.. M. F'itzhugh, prominent local architect. MT. Fitzhugh super intended the construction of the build ing in addition to drawing the planS and personally checked every detail of the specifications to insure them being carried out to the letter.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05
WIRING DONE 1Y bERTRA|M
 ELECTRIC CO.

Contributing their part to the com pletion of the big Metropolitan gar age. the Bertram Electric company performed the work of wiring the en- tire building pursuant 10 the lnstanas sior or the most modern fixtures, and i, is safe to say that the building is as well wired and lighted as any building in the state.
 The Bertram Electric company were
 varded the contract to install the ,virinp in the new Shrine temple ana ,nany of the substantial buildings m Phoenix have been electr.caliy .s.,od bv tbe same company. As an ,nAt,,ca1 store equipped in detail in everv department of the electrical eN.sS es .,,o Rertram Electric company .s iSnown as one of the most up to oate in inc entire Southwest.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-05

A young bride. whose maid had failed to return after her day out, was ques- tioning her guest, who had had the last conversation with Jane:
 Out. dear, are you sure that you said nothing to-er-hurt her feelings2"
 "Of course not" replied Mrs. Brown. '1 merely said it was strange that shc and my diamond brooch disappeared at the same time.r-HarpeF's MaSazine
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
Notice of Municipal
---e
Election, Town of Benton

By virture Of the authority vest
ed in us by law, we, the under
signed Election Commissioners for
Polk county, hereby order an
election for the incorporation of
Benton, on the second Saturday
in February, it being the 18th,
day of said month, in the year
1921, for the purpose OF electing
a Mayor and town council and all
other officers required by law to
be filled at said election.
We hereby appoint the following
officers to hold said election.
Returning Officer, P. X. Hutchins,
Judges, A. T.. Love, w. II.
Rymer +, ID. Higgins; Clerks;
N. A. White and II. M. Love.
This January 8, 1921.
w. Il. Russell, Chairman.
J. L. Marshall, Secretary.
Chas. Harrison.
Election Commissioners for
Polk county Tennessee.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
CHANCERY LAND SALE
No, 500
In Chancery Court at Benton,
Tennessee
G. M. LilIard ct al,
Euclid Lillard ct al,

In obedience to a decree render
ed in the above styled cause at the
October term 1920, will offer for
sale to the highest and best bidder
at the court house door in Benton,
Tennessee, OH Saturday, the 5th,
day.ot February 1921, the follow
ing real estate to wit
12O acres more or less, the north
half and south east corner Of the
northwest quarter of section
twelve az 40 acres more or less;
being a strip of uniform width off
of the north side of the south
west quarter of section twelve (12)
100 acres mere or less; being all
ot the northeast quarter of section
twelve (l2) all situated in fraction
al township two north; range two
east of basis line, Ocoee District,
being in all $40 acres of mountain
lands.
TERMS OF SALE
Said land will be sold on the
following terms to wit; twenty
per cent cashsson day of sale, and
the remainder on credit of six and
twelve months time. Notes. with
good personal security will be re-
quired OF the purchaser and a
lien will be retained on the land
as further security.
January II, 1921. Pr, $40,
A. ]. WILLIAMS,
r1orly opJ Moctac
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
Notice of Supplemental
Registration -
For The incorporation of Benton

BY virture of the authority vest
ed in us by law, we, the under
signed Commissioners of Election
for Polk county, hereby order
Supplemental Registration of the
voters of the town of Benton, on
January 27, % and Doth, 1921,
for the purpose of complying with
the legal requirement of such
supplementary registration.
This January s, 1921.
w. f. Russell, Chairman.
J. L. Marshall, Secretary.
Chas. Harrison,
Election Commissioners, Polk
County, Tennessee.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
Administrators Notice

All creditors of the sestate OF
Dewey Pritchard, ddeceased, late
Of Polk County, Tennessee, are
hereby appraised of his death, and
of my appointment as admins
traitor of said estate, and you are
hereby requested to bring your
accounts and demands, properly
authenticated as the law directs,
and all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to call and
and make settlement at once.
This January 4th, 1921.
Willie Pritchard.
Administrator.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
PUBLICATION NOTICE

To Hvman Effron and Mrs. Re
becca Roth,
No. 5S7.
In Ducktown Law Court at
Ducktowu. Tenn.
American Wholesale Corporation
baltimore Bargain House,
VS..
Cincinnati Bargain Store
In this cause it appearing hy
affidavit, that Hyman Efirou and
Mrs. Rebecca Roth, two OF the
defendants, are non-resideuts OF
the state. They ale therefore,
hereby required to appear on %
before the 4th Monday in March
next, before The Judge Of sail
Ducktown Law Court, at the
Ducktown Law Court building IL
Ducktown, Tennessee, and make
defense to the Common-la law suit
for Debt. and Ancilary Attach
ment, filed against them i'll SAFE
Court, by the said American
Wholesale Corporation baltimore
Bargain House, or otherwise salo
suit will be taken for confessed
aud the cause proceeded with eX
parte as to them.
1t is further ordered that this no
tice be published for four consecu
tive weeks in the Polk County News
This 18th dav of January 1921
JAMES PARKER
pf $12 Clerk,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
Waterspouts and cIou6bursta.

Waterspouts and clou6bursts.
A cloudburst Is simply sudden
copious rainfall, as If the whole cloud
had been preclpitated at once. Water.
spouts are bursting raln.clouds, accom-
panied by whlrlwnd, which whip the
rain into dense, whlrllng columns Of
water.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
,.,orlI, Larasss aprlnaa

Probably the Foun,sine de vaHchesr
IN southern France II he lHrgest
sprIur In the world. and halad Springs
near the Snake river canyon, Idaho
the largest In The United States.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13

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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1921-01-13
Local Mention

Mrs. /. b. Norman was the
guest of P. R. Hutchins and FAINT
ly. the past week.
xFT
Mr.. and Mrs. Winston Prince
have returned from a visit IN
Lebanon.
Miss Lillian Copeland. OF Oeoee,
was the guest of Mrs. Jesse r.
Rvmer. the past week.
xTF
WANTFD-Man i'll Polk conn-
~ rs salesman, to sell Singer
Sewing Machines. Good oPpoF-
tunity for right man. Apply at
Office at Cleveland, Tenn,
Singer Sewing machine Co.
T, L. Hayes. Mgr.
Miss Iona Green has returned
home after spending few days
with her sister, Mrs. John L. vii"
liams. at WetmOre.
xFF
Mrs. r. NJ. Copeland and little
daughter, Helen, were guests OF
Mrs, S. B. McClary, first. of the
week
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. MSxtia, OF
Old Fort, were here on business
first of the week.
Mrs. John w, WILSON, and two
daughters spent last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Cook.
John Gilbert, of Ocoee, was in
the city this week.
ETF
w. A. Kerr, w. F. Russell and
b. B, c. Witt are in Nashville,
this week, ~,'""-r 's'':'' ::
George Moore, of Charleston,
was here on business this week.
]. A. Lillard, of Isabella, Was a
recent visitor here. ''.-.E3'.
Former post master Joha w.
Wilson expects to leave within
the next few DAYS for his new
home in Mississippi.
Miss Ruth Harper has returned
to her home at Reliance. alter
spending several days with rela"
tives here. ..
4 Il e
Mrs. Clrrie Lyle is confined to
her room y III a broken toe.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-30
Miss Margaret L. Ivory

Miss Margaret L. Ivory, aged AS, died Saturday morning at her home in Torrington. Death followed an illness of several months.
 The deceased was a native of East Canaan, but went to TorTington about Is years ago. Until taken i'll, she had been employed at the Stand ard plant. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Ivory; one sister, Mrs. James Casey; and two brothers, Edward and William, all of Tor rington. The funeral was held Mon day morning from her late home in Torrington at 8:3O and g o'clock f. tom St. Francis Church. The body was then brought to Canaan for burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-30

his place of business from the Smith building to Roberts Go. store, known as the Brown Hat Box store.
 Miss Gertrude Walsh is home from her school duties in Danhu:y for the summ,r.
 Dr. Ohley and family arrived last week for the summer and will oc- cupy the residence of Thomas Mar tin.
 Miss Virginia Thrall returned to her duties in New York on Tuesday, after enjoying her annual vacation.
 Miss Louise Heaton left town on Tuesday morning for Cape Cod, where she will spend the month of July in girls camp.
 Vim. Chase had the Alisior;une t0 cut his foot quite badly on Sunday to the house.
 Ward Finkle and his sister Mary and Ed. Garrity motored to Bridge port on Sunday last and Miss Gladys Osborn returned home with them, after spending week i'll that city.
 Mrs. Ira Traver, Mrs. R. N. Egg leston and Dwight Cowles motored to Torrington on Sunday last.
 The severe thunder storm on We'd nesday afternoon last did consider able damage in this section. The lightning struck the residence of Harold Woodcock, setting it on fire, which was promptly extinguished by neighbors and the quick response of the Fire Company; the residence of Chas. Turner was struck but escaped being set on fire; the greatest dam age done was to the electric and telephone wires, putting many phones out of commission, also cut ting off the lights in various sec tions for some time.