Arizona republican., 1921-01-12
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RATES TESTED-Protests of rates charged by the Arizona Storage and Distributing company and the Chambers Transfer company have led to an investigation and hearing by the corporation commission for the pur- pose of ascertaining what are just and reasonable rates. While the hearing win not be held until Feb. 4. the com panies have been ordered to file a complete schedule of rates and charges made and collected, and rules regula- uons and classifications adopted for handling and storage of property be- fore Jan. 25. Complaints have been received by the commission that the rules and regulations are unjust and unreasonable and that the rates charged are excessive.
 ORGAN RECITAL-What is said to be the first series of organ recitals in the history of Phoenix will begin next Monday evening at the First Meth odist Episcopal church when Mrs. Blanche Port Runyon will present the initial program which is to be fol- lowed by others on dates to be an- nounced later. Mrs. Bessie Fox Davis, contralto, will be assistant soloist, and there will be a silver offering. The concert will begin at S:15 o'clock.
 INVITED TO TUCSON-The atten- lAOn Ol AAONHlNAdilS anu ItSltcllS OL the Salt River valley in general is called to the farm and home week demonstration to be held in Tucson from January 17 to 22 in a letter ad- dressed to the chamber of commerce yesterday by w. M. Cook, director of the cooperative extension work in az riculture and home economies at the college of agriculture. University of Arizona, under the auspices of which the weeks program will be carried out.
 APARTMENTS NEEDED-An urg- ent appeal was issued yesterday by the room bureau of the chamber of commerce to all who have apart ments for rent that they should list them with the bureau immediately. There is an insistent demand for apartments because of the opening of the state legislature. which has been followed by an influx of visitors who are having difficulties in finding the right kind of accommodations. Those who have apartments for rent are asked to list them with the room bu- reau. chamber of commerce. either in person or by telephone.
 GRANTED DlVORCE-On grounds of cruelty. DAtah Watkins yesterday was granted a decree of divorce from $. l.. Watkins by Judge Stanford. She was awarded the custody of their child.
 THESE WILL MARRY-Licenses to marry were issued yesterday to Charley Kearley, 19, and Paris Bur mum, 1S both Of Glendale; Jesus Nor ris, 24, and Anna Louise Anderson. 25, both of St. Joseph. Mo-: Magdalena Chavez, 26. and Pablo Lopez, 20, both of Mesa; Juan Baellvaria. 23, and Ysabela Mori, 1S both of Chandler; Aurelio Viga, 27. and Josephina Mar tinez del Campo, 19. both of Phoenix; Francisco Hernandez. 22. and Maria Hernandez, r. both of Phoenix. and Charles A. DePew, 39. and Cleo Spill man, 35. both of Phoenix.
 ON BUSINESS-D. D. Horning for merly of Phoenix, but now residing at Glendale, Cal, is in Phoenix for a few days on business. MT. Horning was a resident of the valley for 24 years and went to Glendale to make his home last summer.
 CAPTURE STILL-In a raid made on the E. A. Howard ranch. near Cave creek yesterday afternoon by by Deputy Sheriffs Al Dewitt and Gilbert Blanco, copper still, a gallon or peach brandy and barrel of peach mash was found. The operator of the still escaped before the officers ar
 
 a stove already to operate.
 MANY SUBPOENAS-J. P. Dillon. United States marshal, has received more than 100 subpoenas for Phoeni- clans who are wanted as witnesses by l the grand jury now sitting in TucSon WANT A PUPPY?-There is six months old collie pup at 1600 North Central avenue for which a home is | wanted
 FUNDS PRoTEcTED-s State and county funds that were in the Central Bank at Wilcox, which closed it's doors on Saturday were fully protected, ac- cording to Charles Fairfield state auditor and superintendent of banks. who returned yesterday from Wilcox E: c. Bradford, state bank examiner who ordered the bank closed, returned with Mir. Fairfield, while his assist ant, H. M. Moritz, will remain in charge until after the appointment oi | a receiver.
 COMES FOR PRISONER - George