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The New York herald., 1922-03-12

CASTLES IN THE AIR BY Baroness
Orczy. George II. Doran Company.
"HOSE who believe in the the
ory that hunor Is found in
enjoying the misfortunes of
others viii find particular proofs of
that axiom in this collection of epi-
sodes in the life OF Hector Ratichon,
which the Baroness ORGY has culled,
as she AYERS In her graceful Fore
word, from a manuscript she picked
mp under the arcades OF the Odeon
one duh postwar November
morning in Paris" The Baroness
Orczy makes no pretensions about
her hero, who is q shabby sort of
Sherlock Holmes of the 1912 period
In Paris. Indeed she says he is
"an unblushing liar. thief, forger," /"
and that all he has to recommend
him is "his own unconscious humor. I"
With such an Introduction the reader
may be prepared for anything from
the perpetual builder OF Castles In
tho Air" Anything save the ex-
The New York herald., 1922-03-12
THE CITY IN THE CLOUDS. By c.
Ranger Gull. Hartcourt. Brace & Co.

THE CITY IN THE CLOODS. by y.
Ranger Gull. Hartcourt. Brace.& Co.
-HIS story lives up to its title
and the name Of its author
ii "goes UP in the air" dizziiy
and flaps around in rarified atmos-
phere, sometimes well above the
clouds. Even when it tries to hit
the ground" it finds an unstable,
whirling earth quite unlike the globe
to which humanity is accustomed.
The venerably conventional plot OF
the elderly multimillionaire with q
daughter, pursued by revenging vii
lains but surrounded by mysteriousls
faithful henchmen> and awaiting the
rescuing hero, is staged, for the most
part, upon a wonderful dream city"
built on platforms at tho tops OF.
three towers 1000 feet or so IN
height. The idea is not very i'm
pressive: it is something like the
crude fancies of q not very imsgi7
native child. with no sufficient link.
ing up to actualities to make it very
plausible and no glamour OF poesy
sufficient to lift it into q true fairy
land.
This kind of fantasia calls for q
surer touch and more skill both IL
broad construction and in the man
Continued on EnIIoirinn Pnnc.
The New York herald., 1922-03-12

THE BACKsLIDERs. BY William
Lindsey. Houghton Miflin Company.
TT ERE is another case OF the
n handsome. very good and in
telhgent young parson-who
is also a man-and the worldly, su-
perfieialiy naughty and beautiful
young woman, who tame and edu-
cate each other. 1t is q wen done
story. but il is inconsiderateiy cruel
The New York herald., 1922-03-12

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THE DOOM TRAII. BY Arthur D
Howden smith. Brentano's.
Williams news., 1922-11-17
SUMMONS NO. 1s4s

Begin pub. 1O-2O-22.
Williams news., 1922-11-17

above figures will show marked re- vision by the close of the season. The per cent in silos will probably be low cred, and the per cent used as forage will be raised.
 Growth of grain sorghums was checked by the cold wave early in the month and harvest is now well un- der way. Much of the grain sorghum is being cut with the stocks entire, in stead of heading the usual way. It is probable that much of the crop in the southern valleys will be fed off. Pasture on stubble fields is now sell ing around $1.5O per heard, per month Grain is shattering from the head when stocks are cut.
Williams news., 1922-11-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary Duffy, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under signed Administratrix of the estate of Mary Duffy, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Administratrix at Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Coconino.
 Mrs. Mary Rodriguez. of Mary Duffy. de- ceased. Dated this 21st day of October, A. n. 1922. :.
Williams news., 1922-11-17

MT. and Mrs. Marshal Gilson spent Saturday and Sunday visiting with friends and relatives in Williams, re- turning to Ash Fork again on Sunday night. MT. Gilson, who is manager of the Northern Arizona Mercantile Go. Garage at Ash Fork, came up again on Monday to have some work done for the Ash Fork Light Plant.
 Mrs. M. B. Startzman and her mother arrived home Sunday morn ing from Phoenix. Mrs. Startzman is slowly after her few weeks
Williams news., 1922-11-17
BUSS-VICKIAND

Miss Nora Buss, eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Buss, became the bride of MT. Henry Vick1and, Monday the thirteenth, at Stockton, Cal. The young couple will make their home at Bay Point, Cal. where MT. Vickland is employed. Mrs. Vickland was brought up in Williams and by her sweet winsomeness, has won legion of friends here, who are extending their heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the young couple.
Williams news., 1922-11-17
Arizona Crop Report For November

According to a report just issued by the Division of Crop and Live Stock Estimates, United States De- partment of Agriculture, the yield Der acre of corn in Arizona, is less than previously estimated. Contin- ued dry weather and early frosts are the factors in the change.
 Approximately 20 per cent of Ari- zona's acreage of corn this season will be husked for grain; TO per cent will be used in si1os; and 5 per cent will be cut for forage. Due to continued cold weather, it is expected that the
Williams news., 1922-11-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. s.
 and Office at Phoenix, Arizona,
 Dc. ober 21, 1922.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Elm met L. Kincannon, of Williams, Ari- zona, who on 9-30-1S 6 4-23-2O, made Homestead Entry, No. 04313O-O455- 50, for SW A NV A, N F NV A SW A |, Section 32, Township 23-N., Range SEE, G. & s. R. B. & Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Tom L. Rees, U. s. Commissioner, at Flagstaff, Arizona, on the 2sth day of November, 1922.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Claude c. lThomasson, Archie w. Strange, James M. Miller, George all of Williams, Arizona.
Williams news., 1922-11-17
catarrh Cannot Be cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly infiu- enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS CATARRH MEDIC NE will cure catarrh. It is taken internally and acts through the Blood the Mucous Surfaces of the System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is composed of some of the best tonics blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the Ingredient. in HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is what produces such won- derfua results in catarrhal conditions
 Druggists 7sc. Testimonia's free.
 ?. ,I Cheney q Co.,, Props. Toledo. O.
Williams news., 1922-11-17
LOCAL NEWS

MT. Marion Fix has moved his fam fly into the Daggs residence.
Williams news., 1922-11-17

Frank Truman Geer, Defendant IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA, TO Frank Truman Geer, Defendant, GREETING: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED And required to appear in an action brought against you by the above plaintiff in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the Coun- ty of Coeonino, and answer the Com plaint therein filed with the Clerk of this said Court, at Flagstaff, in said County, within twenty days after the service upon you of this Summons, if served in this said County, or in all other cases within thirty days there after, the times above mentioned be- ing exclusive of the day of service, or judgment by default will be taken against you. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Coconino, this End day of November A. D., 1922.
 (SEAL)
 TOM L.. REFS,
 Clerk of the Superior Court
 By, FLORENCE AVER,
 Deputy Clerk.
Williams news., 1922-11-17

Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona October A, 1922
 NOTICE is hereby given that George G. Fisher, of Parks, Arizona. has made Homestead Application 0544O1 under the provisions of the act of April 28, 1904, for the SEA- SW A SEE A, SEA SWA SW1-4SE14 section 2, T. 21-N., R. 4-E., G. & s. R. B. & M
 Any person claiming the land ap- rbed for adversely to applicant, or desiring to show it's mineral charac- ter, will file his objections to this ap- plication with the Register and Re ceiver, of the U. s. Land Office, at Phoenix. Arizona, no later than Nov ember 23, 1922.
 John R. Towles,
 Register. Begin pub 1O-2O-22
Williams news., 1922-11-17


 fly into the Daggs residence.
 
 Mrs. Jim Gregg of Flagstaff, was in Williams last week visiting her par ents and MT. and Mrs. E. Easton, and also completing some dentistry with l pr. E. A. Miller.
 Having transferred his sheep to | southern range, MT. Robert Daggs and family left Saturday, overland, for their winter home in Phoenix.
 Mrs. J. c. Butler has recovered from very severe case of Lagrippe.
 The family of Otis Kent left over land, for Glendale where they will re- main during the winter months. Miss Bertha Hoffner of the Forest Service office, left Wednesday for few days visit with friends in Snow flake.
 Due to the inclemency of the weather the Florence Crittenton Com n1ittee postponed their sewing bee l the home of Mrs. M. Buggeln.
 O O o MT. Forest Rounseville is to return to Colton and spend the winter with his family there, just as soon as bus mess at the local Standard Oil com pany station settles down into winter quietude.
 
 With present plans carrying the Methodist Ladies Aid Bazaar to be held December 7th., at the Old Opera House, promises to be one of the great attractions. Miss Rorex has, charge of the entertainment program which will be an added attraction over former bazaars, and promises decided success. "a MT. Raleigh Reese is in Phoenix on business. The ladies of the Episcopal church | are planning the reorganization of the l St. Margaret's Guild, an organization which has in the past been of valuable aid in many worthy causes.
 Miss Evelyn Duncan and Mrs. F. II By were joint hostesses on Friday evening at delightful party at the home of Mrs. By. The members of the high school Junior and Sophomore classes were their guests. The earlier part of the evening was spent in play ing hearts Miss Dorothy Nagiller and Miss Grace Mclean won the first and consolation prizes, respectively. Merry games and dancing followed oy delicious refreshments concluded he evenings entertainment. '
 O O O At the home of Mrs. F. By, last t Thursday evening few close friends pride elect, with a miscellaneous hower. After the intimacies of such occasions dear to the heart of femi- linity had been indulged in, the V -oung men friends of the guests were I invited and the rest of the evening , 7as happily spent in dancing.
 
 'hoenix to consult specialists there a nd if necessary to undergo an oper- T ton for a possible case of mastoid- tis. While in Phoenix she will be a uest in the home of Mrs. I. P. Me . 'onkey. l. At the next meeting of the 3sLa V .eina de Clubs,', a spelling match ill ensue, all words being spelled l the Spanish language. This will 4 rove to be arduous task but e, one the less interesting however. h here is no better way to master I, oreign language than thru the actual sage, and Miss Evelyn Duncan, panish teacher of the high school is , be highly commended for her or c .inality in bringing her pupils les e. 'ns so wildly and entertainingly be- ore them.
Williams news., 1922-11-17

Beautiful picture frames at Rat cliffs Studio for the Christmas trade. An oil colored picture of Bill Williams Mountain makes lovely gift to your friends.
 Come see them.
 RATCLIFF
 O FOOD SALE NOV. 18. The Woman's Club will hold food Sale on Saturday, November IS, at E. J. Kirwan's grocery store. Come and get some delicious home cooked food for your Sunday dinner. adv.
Williams news., 1922-11-17
AT THE sULTANA

SATURDAY, NOV. 18TH. TOM MIX in "JUST TONY" Toms pony almost stole the honors i'll this one, by his almost human in teHigence ABSOLUTELY WON DERFUL! Fox SUNDAY, NOV. 19TH-
 SPECIAL CAST in
 "Jan of the Big Shows" A picturization of James Oliver Cur woods throbbing human story of the Hudson Bay Country. American MONDAY, NOV. 10TH.
 SPECIAL CAST in
 Spanish Jade"
 A thrilling story of Spanish life TUESDAY, NOV. FIST
 LILA LEE & LOIS WILSON in
 t'Is Matrimony a Failure" A scream of a comedy! If you really love to laugh, don't fail to see this one. Paramount WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22ND.
 ALL STAR CAST in ...-"The Shiek'. Wife" A Vitagraph SPECIALl Rich and spectacular Critics claim this one better than ttThe Shiek'. Remember IT'S A SPECIALi VitagraPh THURSDAY, NOV. 23RD-
 VIOLA DANA in
 "The $ Baby COMEDY? We'll I'll say it is: By far the best comedy you haveseen this season. It's a Screami Metro | FRIDAY, NOV FAITH.
 (Comedy Night)
 CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in
 'sThe Worldly Madonna Clara's very BEST picture. We rec omrnend it as having 100 per cent en- value. All Star 2 reels comedy "The Reporter" Lupino Lane.
Williams news., 1922-11-17

Agent for Kim Powdered milk Home 4 to P. M. and after P. M.
 MRS. HOCHGRAEF
Williams news., 1922-11-17

SUMMONS NO. 1s46 In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Coconino
 Edith Pearl Geer, Plaintiff,
Williams news., 1922-11-17
JOHN R. TOWLES,
 Register. Begin pub. 1O-27-22.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

pePartment of the Interior, U. $. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizon.. October A, 1922
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
B. Y.P. u. Program.
Devotional Meetin,

DeVOtlOnal MeeClng
Topic for Sunday Courage
Leader - Walter Bean
Scripture reading 2 Cor. IL: 81
80 Fay Stephens.
Internationally Leader.
Song - BY Choir.
L. Jesus undertakes atask that
calls for the highest courage.
Sylvia Brown.
q Jesus displayed courage
when he refused an earthly
throne. Leo Dean.
a. Jesus showed great courage
in the subject matter of his
teachings. Ina Bell Turner.
I - The courage of Jesus is
evident in the great CON missi
on. Genevieve Shelton.
o. Jesus did not finch in the
face of the cruel death ON the
cross. Violet Cornell.
g. The deciples of Jesus must
have courage. H. A. Smith.
= Jesus inspires the Deciples
with his courage. Earl Co.e.
Reading Nellie Tool.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
Carl Mays Doing Good
Work In His Spring
Practice Game.

Following is Associated Press
Dispatch from New Orleans dat
ed March 23rd. 1t shows that
Carl Mays of this city is
doing good work in his spring
workout
The New York Yankees won
their fourth straight victory ov
er the New Orleans Pelicans to.
day, the score being II to /.
There was an unusual feature
of today's game. Carl Mays,
submarine king of organized
baseball, who nails from Mans.
field, Mo, was opposed during
three innings of the game by
John Paul Jones, right handler
secured by tho Pelicans from
the Springfield, Mo-, Western
Association club. The two or
arkians worked hard. but the
superior batting of the Yankees
decided the tale.
Jones allowed but one hit dur
ing his three inning stay on the
mound. struck out two men, did
not allow base on balls and did
not allow a Yankee to score.
Carl Mays made his first ap
pearance of the year on the
mound and the Pelicans found
his submarine" ball a thing of
much mystery. In the five inn
ings Carl worked, he allowed
only three hits. a double and two
singles. New Orleans managed
to make it's lone tally in the fifth.
when the double and one of the
singles happened to come to-
gether.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
The Ten Commandments
Of Tree Planting.

L. Do not allow roots to be
exposed to the sun, drying winds,
or frosts.
p Prune, with sharp clean
cut, any broken or injured roots.
g. Have the holes large en-.
ough to admit all He roots With
out crampipg.
A. Plant in fine liam, enrich.
ed with thoroughly decomposed
manure.
s. Do not allow any green
unfermented manure to come in
contact with roots.
g. Spread out the roots in
their natural position and work
fine loan among them, making it
firm and compact.
= Do not plant to deep. Let
upper roots be set an inch lower
than before.
g. Remove all broken branch
es, and, cut back at least one.
half of the previous years grow
tn of wood.
9. - If the season lacks the
usual rainfall, water thoroughly
twice week.
10 After culture: Keep soil
in a good degree of fertility. Mu.
lching the trees in atumn with
manure is beneficial.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
Herbert c. Shelton
for
Recorder of Deeds.

In this issue of the paper will
be found the announcement of
Herbert g. Shelton of Gasconade
Township as a candidate before
the Republican Primary for the
nomination "f RSc9rder ofDeeds.
We shall notattempt to introduce
Herbert Shelton to the good
people of Wright County as he
has served the people of the co
unity as Recorder for one term
and is well and favorably known
in every section of the county.
Tie was born on Wolf Creek in
this county where he attended
the rural schools, andafterwards
graduated from the Mansfield
High School, and completed his
education in the State Teachers
College at Springfield. He taught
some four or five terms ofschool
in this couEty before his elect
ion as Recorder. During his
term of office he has been very
attentive to the duties of his Of
fic" and has kept a neat and eff
icent record Herb rt, as he is
familiarly known is noted for his
genial good disposition and is a
ready mixer.
tie assures the people that he
is highly appreciative of the con
fidence and favOrs shown him.
and promises to continue to
serve them as an efficient and
accommodating officialif nomina
ted and elected again.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30

G. E Thrams and Nora Morgan
both of Mansfield we're married
at the home of Justice of Peace,
W. 7. Fuge, March. 9th,
E. A. Brotts of Cabool, District
Deputy for the M w. A. has
been doing some good work in
Mansfield in behalf of that order
He has secured about 25 new
members for the order and has
created a new interest among
old members of the lodge Mr..
Brotts is a live wire and Is get.
ting results in many camps in
his district.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
Let's Go And Have Our
Eyes Tested By A
Specialist
He's coming Wednesday Apli
5th, one day only. y.s-------..---.--..s
At Youngs Hotel.
Spectacles at A Great
Reduction

Don't let this opportunity pass
if you suspect anything wrong
with your eyes.
We have nothing to sell but
eyeglasses and sppctacles. Not
a pair of glasses goes out of my
office that is not fitted by an op.
tometrist registered in this state
and with years experience. We
Guarantee to Fit You To Your
Satisfaction. You Be The Judge
Large Lenses for Reading or
Distance Complete with Shell
Rim, in Wine and Cry stal Mount.
ings, also a Nice Case. No
Charge for Examination So OC
the pair.
This offer holds good for The
One Day April 5th.
| will make regular trips ev
cry 3 months.
Don't forget the date. Come
early. DR.. o. l.. Smith. Licen
sed Optometrist from West
Plains, Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
Stores Damaged SIS, 900 By
Fire

Damages estimated at $75, 900
resulted when the two stores at
MarshfIeld operated by Sam A
Hoover were burned Wednesday
morning. according to word re
ceived here.
The value of the stock of go
DDS carried By the Hoover stores
was between S65, 900 and S6s, 900
Insurance. was carried fur$29 600
on the goods. The two buildings
were valued at $40, 900 and 81, 900
insurance was carried. The build
ings were owned by John E. Ho
smer, Jess B James and DR.. P.
S. Florence.
Carl Garner, editor of the Ma
rshfield Mail. narrowly escaped
with his life. He resided in the
second story of one of the build
ings and just had time to jump
from the window. He did not
save any of his personal effects.
Springfield Republican.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
John N. Pryor Jr.
For
County Clerk

In the annOuncn ment column
of this issue of the Mansfield
Mirror will be found the name of
John N. Pryor, Jr, of Pleasant
Valley township as candidate
for the Office of County Clerk of
Wright county, subject to the
action of the voters at the Aug
gust Primary Election. Mr.Pry
or needs no intreduction to the
people of Wrighacounty, as he
was born and reared. and has
been educated in the schools of
the county. He has served as
Circuit Clerk of the county and
made an efficient and accOmmOd.
ating officer. Mr.. Pryor has al
ways been a good and honorable
citizen and stands for high ideals
as standard OF living. He al
ways appreciates favor and the
support of the people. John was
reared ON farm in the north
part of the county, but at pres.
ent he is engaged in the hotel
business in Mansfield. If the
voters of Wright county see fit
TO nominate Mr., Pryor, he will
be strong man on the Repub
lican ticket andwill be a winner
in November, and the people of
the county can rest assured that
the affairs in the County Gle rks
Office will be in good and careful
hands.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
A Letter From r. Ridgway.

10 my old friends in and
around Mansfield: Il greet you
with a message of friendship
and cheer. am now on my way
to St. Louis. We have an i'm.
mense stock of real bargains
at Ava and will be glad to pay
your way to Ava and return if
your purchase amounts to as
much as $40 90 or more. We will
buy eight or ten Thousand dol
lars worth of goods on this trip
to St. Louis and you will find an
emporium of bargains that will
surprise you. This new ship
ment of new goods will begin to
arrive about April, 10th. Come
and see us.
R. Ridgway, Ava, Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
City Ticket Nominated

At a mass meeting of the
citizens of Minsfield last Friday
night, in the l. O. o. F. hall, the
following ticket was nominated:
For Police Judge, w. II. Fuge.
For City Marshall, John Coday.
For City Assessor, ClydeTurner.
For Alderman Ward No. /, G. G.
Newton
For Alderman Ward No. 2, l.. F.
Livingston.
Major j. E, Craig acted as
chairman OF the meeting, and J.
w. Braz al, acted as secretary.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30
$1,OOO,OOO For a Pair of
Good Eyes

A Chicago millionaire will pay
this.
Only men of limitless enegry
can illl the big Jobs of today and
tomorrow. Arey you wasting this
pricelessy Every eye strain
known or unknown-is a shock
to your nervous system "A drain
on your energy, Because of an
unknown visual defect more Of
us are constantly straining our
eyes-sapping our energy.
DR.. w. H. Johnson, O. D.
Eye sight Specialist.
Will be here Monday April, 10th.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1922-03-30

NOTICE:-The Parent Teach
ers Association will serve dinner
on school election day, April. 4th
in basement of the Christian
church all are invited to take
dinner with the es.-Parent
Teachers Association.