Arizona republican., 1922-01-24
SUNDAY FIRE At
GLENDALE CAUSES
LOSS OF $4,000

GLENDALE, Jan. 23.-Fire that
threatened to assume. large proper
tions destroyed the stock of goods in
the Blue Front store at an early hour
Sunday morning. The fire was dis
covered shortly after o'clock and
the alarm was sounded. Members
of the fire department responded
promptly, and after some trouble,
due to the excessive amount OF smoke
and water, the flames were brought
under control. Although the fire had
not gained much headway, the smoke
and water almost totally destroyed
the stock of goods. The cause of the
fire is unknown, but it is thought TO
have been due to defective wiring,
as most Of the fire was in the cell
ing Of the building in the vicinity of
where the wires entered. According
to j. w. Carriger, one of the owners
OF the store, there will be some sal
wage, but the estimated damage is in
the neighborhood of $4,000, most OF
which is covered by insurance.
Woman's Club
The next regular meeting of the
Woman's club will be held Wednes-
day afternoon, Jan. 25, at $3.50 O'Clock
in the nature of a business meeting,
present on time.
Commercial Club
The regular meeting of the Com
mercial club will be held Tuesday
evening at the club rooms and it Is
expected that all those interested in
the work, which. means the total
membership, will be present.
New Resident
A baby boy was born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Lionel Kendrick Thursday. The
mother and baby are reported to be
doing nicely.
Return From California
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Ewing returned
this week from years residence in
California. They will reside in Glen
dale.
Pool Hall Burns
Early Monday morning the fire
alarm sounded and the volunteer
company responded to the call. The
fire was in the Liberty pool hall To-
Gated in the Mexican quarter of the
town. However. the flames had
gained such headway before they
were reported that the building and
contents were total loss. No insur-
ance was carried and the loss has
not been estimated.
Hole in Plate Glass
Much mystery surrounds a shat
tered hole in the plate glass window
in the front of the Sample and More
market. Some time during the night
Saturday a bullet was sent crashing
through the window. the bullet
glancing off the wall through glass
door in the office I'D then buried
itself in the tile front of the huge
ice box. Mr.. More has investigated
to find out the person responsible
for the shooting, but no clew has
been found.
Big Circus in Society
The plans are all completed for
the big Musical Circus" which is 10
be given at the Rainbow theatre on
Tuesday, Jan. 81. The show opens
with clever comedy drama, and in
the main ring there is to be a real
Jazz orchestra that keeps the pep
going from start to finish. The five
chorus numbers sung by six delight
ful young girls in catchy costumes
would be a credit to any good mu-
"ical comedy. The blackface come
dians, well known both locally and
In other parts Of the state. will fur
nish big share of the fun. Violin
solos, delightful Egyptian dancer.
hula -hula girls, clever readings, SOU
brettes and artistic dance numbers
will all contribute to the evenings
enjoyment The little dance frocks
are worn through the courtesy of the
Switzer style shop. Anyone that fails
to see this circus will miss a real
treat.
Baby Born
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Walker
are the proud parents OF boy born
Saturday morning at the home of
Mrs. G. w. Hunter. The little fell
low weighed 6 x pounds and has been
named William Alexander.
Farewell Party
A farewell party will be terdered