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Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
SHOOTS WOMAN WHO
REFUSES To MARRY
HIM; She MAY DIE.

MESA. Jan. 21--Disappointed be-
cause she said she didn't love him
and refused to marry him, Pedro
Gonzales shot and probably wounded
JoSepha Contrerras, 24-year- old
Mexican woman, at Mexican cot
ton ptckers camp on the IL o. Hovde
ranch southeast of Mesa Saturday
afternoon. Gonzales was arrested
two hours later and is being held in
the county jail. The woman was liv-
ing Saturday evening. but physicians
We're doubtful that she would recover.
According to the story of relatives
OF the woman, Gonzales, who had
been discharged from the ranch a
few days previous, returned to the
camp Saturday noon and following a
conversation with the woman asked
her to marry him. She refused. the
relatives told the officers. and Con-
zales drew his revolver, firing one
shot that entered the woman's right
breast and came out through the
back.
The Mexican took refuge in a 90
acre cotton field nearby and Con-
stable o. L. Pickens finally located
him there two hours later. Gonzales
was lying face down under some
bushes, but when discovered quietly
submitted to arrest.
More than a half hundred Mexi-
cans at the camp angered at the
shooting. threatened violence, Pick
ems said, but with the aid of other
officers who arrived just as the ar
rest was made. Gonzales was gotten
away safely.
Many Attend c. c, Meeting
About so men attended the annual
Commercial club dinner and meeting
held Friday night in the guild hall.
The meeting was marked with a
keen spirit OF interest in the COM
munity's welfare and the annual re-
ports rendered by the various COM
mittees and officers showed that de-
spite the prevailing conditions the
club had accomplished much during
the past year.
George c. Spilsbury. president OF
the club, presided at the meeting and
annual reports were rendered by F.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22

e. Samuels, chairman of the Bat
terry committee: G. B. Flynn. chair
man of the welfare committee: John
Cumard, chairman OF educational
work, and w. r. Stewart, chairman
of the good roads committee. All Of
the reports were interesting and
were to many of those in attendance
a big surprise at the actual amount
of things that had been accomplished.
The good roads committee showed
that it was through the efforts Of
the Commercial club that the con-
crete roads in the Mesa district were
provided for out OF the first bond
issue. II was also stated that the
committee was giving aid to pro-
posed improvements Of the Apache
Trail and the highway east of Mesa.
Dan HILBERT read the treasurers re-
port showing close to $500 In cash on
hand and about $1,000 in assets.
President SpiIsbury summed up the
years work generally and made
plea for more concerted effort dur
ing the coming year. County Super
visor C.. s. Steward spoke on gooo
roads.
The principal address of the eve
ming was given by Charles Christy OF
Phoenix who spoke on commercial
organizations and their value to a
city. He cited with many instances
how the life of the town depends on
its commercial body and just how
much a good live body of men can
accomplish for the city. The annual
election Of the board of trustees re-
suited in the second of the following:
J. G. Raymond, l.. e. White, Harry
Smith, II. u. Ross, Jr., c. b. Flynn,
L. p. North, and f. r. Samuels.
At later meeting Of the new di-
rectors. Mr. Raymond was chosen as
president of the club for the year
1922. with l.. e. White as vice presi-
dent.
Action was taken during the eve
ming to change the name OF the Mesa
Commercial club. and 1t will in the
future be known as the Mesa District
chamber of commerce.
Legionnaires Elect staff
The annual business meeting and
election Of officers of the Mesa post
of the American legion was held FRI
day night In the K. r. hall. The
following staff OF 12 men was elect
ed: Howard Peterson, r. L. Womack.
Collins Jones. VIM. Bowden. Dick
Thompson, DR.. J. NJ. Greer. M. J..
Dougherty, H. q. Bush. H. D. Ross,
Jr- r. r. Lush, Lane Meeker and Fl.
p. Griffen. Jr. The annual dues for
the post was reduced to So from last
years rate of $6 Reports Of officers
were given showing that the post had
accomplished more in the past year
than at any previous time in i ) his
tory. The memorial day services,
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
GOLF NOTES

that their rules committee might TAXI
some action after the meeting Of tht
Western association, which has beer
regarded by them as somewhat rev.
olutionary.
Officers elected were mostly in
cumbents, including President Alber
r. Gates of Chicago. The other Of
ficers include:
Directors-A. d. S. Johnston. Lol
Angeles; and Sam w. Reynolds o.
Omaha.
BRITISH PROS COMING
NEW YORK, Jan. 21-George Dun
can and Abe Mitchell. British pro-
fessional golfers, who toured th'
country last year. may come to thi
United States this year for the opeI
championship.
Both played in the open event las
season at the Columbia Country clul
but were far from satisfied with theii
showing and declared before they De-
parted for England that they would
relish another attempt to lift th'
title.
Four other British professionals. al
Of whom have been holders OF tbs
British open title, have been report
ed to be coming for the event They
are Harry Vardon, who appeared here
with Ted Ray. J. II. Taylor, SANDY
Herd and James Braid.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22

provides for the nomination of can
didates of the several parties.
American Legion to Meet
A meeting OF the Suhuaro post OF
the American Legion will be held on
Wednesday, Jan. 18. for the purpose
Of electing officers for the coming
year. Other important matters are to
come mp and all ex-service men are
urged TO be present.
Drive to Casa Grande
Pitts Wilson of the Ford agency
and w. N. Johnson of the First Ma
tional bank were Casa Grande vis-
itors Thursday afternoon
Here from Litchfield
f, Mrs. K. r Morris of Litchfield has
been spending the past few days vis-
iting her mother and sister. Mrs. r.
T.. Peeler and Miss Margaret Peeler.
Attack of Flu.
II. B. Graham has been quite Sc
riously i'll with an attack of the flu.
Woman's Club Meets
The Chandler Womans club met
Wednes lay in the Monroe building.
The program was very interesting.
Mrs. X. NJ. Gilbert read a paper on
"Civil Service Law" that was a fine
resume Of that subject Mrs. w. G.
Wooley discussed the abolition of
child laDor In q most comprehensive
manner, while Mrs. Stephen Sillard
presented a exhibition of fine des-
ert paintings, giving a short explana-
ton of each. The next meeting of
the club will be the first Wednesday
in February and is designated as the
annual Afternoon of Fun"
Sunday Services at Methodist Church
10 a.m.--Sunday school.
II am-Moruing Worship Ad-
dress by the pastor, subject, "The
High Call" Special music by the
choir.
6:45-Epworth league. Leader. Miss
Ora Hansen. The young people of
the Epworth league are looking to
the pastor for help and leadership.
7:30-Preaching. Subject, Making
Wells in the Valley"
The public always finds a cordial
welcome at this church.
w. &. Miller. Pastor.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
PREPARING FoR CHAMPS

Lewis Scott. golf pro at the Phoe-
nix Country club. is back from Los
Angeles where he played in the Call
ifornia open tournament at the Will
shire Country club Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Scott finished elev-
enth in a field Of $50 which speaks
very we'll for the Phoenix pro, con-
sidering the class of players who
were entered in the tournament.
Jim Barnes finished first, win
ming the state open championship,
and Abe Espanoza and Mortie Dutra
tied for second place. Scott says
Barnes Is without doubt one of the
greatest players who ever swung a
golf club. He says Barnes and Hut
Crimson are At the top Of their game,
Jock having won the Northern Cal
ifornia open championship week
prior to the Wiltshire tournament.
Jim Wilson, Tucson golf pro. won
the pro amateur event at the Will
shire club last Sunday. Scott fin
ished fourth in the same event. Will
son had the best Ball score, SO; and
Scott made a good "a.
Barnes and Hutchinson will play
on the Phoenix Country club course
Saturday. Feb. IL. Scott and Will
son will play the open champions 36
dsi
will be the first time Phoenix golf
fans have been afforded an oppor-
tunity to see two world champions
play and the event should draw sew
eral thousand spectators. Arrange
ments are being made to take care Of
a record crowd and several hundred
out of town fans and fanettes have
signified their intention to come here
for the play.
Scott and Wilson will give the open
champs hard game and Jock and
Jim will be forced to show their
skill on a strange course.
Scott says both players are in top
form and their playing is a revela-
ton to the golfer who is trying to
master the finer points of the grand
old game.
The Country club golf committee
is working on plans for several local
events leading up to the appearance
of Barnes and Hutchinson. The in
terest in the open champs has in
creased during the last two weeks
and local sportsmen who have never
watched a golf game are beginning
to talk Barnes and Hutchinson.
Champions in other lines of sport
have visited Phoenix at various times
but the appearance of Barnes and
Hutchinson will be the first time two
recognized world champions in any
line of sport have played before
Phoenix crowd.
NEW ASSOCIATION OFFICER
CHICAGO, Jan. 21--Officers were
elected according to schedule tonight
at the annual meeting of the Western
Golf association and after informal
discussion 1t was decided to let the
praaopf t-raIoc q & adonfad hv ffa West
ern association stand despite a plea
for uniformity by officers OF the
United States Golf association at its
meeting last week.
Authority to change the rules in
the Western association is vested in
the executive committee and any ac-
tion that is deemed advisable may
be taken later by this body. The Of
ficers of the u. S. G. A., announced
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
STATE HEAD VISITS
|. D. D. F. OF PEORIA

PEORIA. Jan. 21-Peoria lodge, u.
D.. F. & A. NJ. held special meet
ing Friday evening, Jan. 20. for con-
ferring the second degree. The
lodge was formally visited and in
spected by Frank Gordon Brown
most excellent grand master of the
most excellent grand lodge of the
state Of Arizona. Mr.. Brown ex-
pressed his appreciation of the con-
dition and work of the lodge. He
gave the members Of the lodge good
advice as to how matters should be
conducted.
The Glendale lodge met early in
Glendale and then adjourned to Pc
oria in q body. a capacity house be-
ing present. Following the regular
work OF the evening a delightful
banquet was served at the Wom-
ans club house by the wives and
a most splendid time was enjoyed
by all.
In, the Justice Court
Deputy Sheriff Smith brought Jose
Ybarro in from Litchfield to appear
in the local Justice court on charge
of robbing a store. A number Of shirts
and a blanket and mackinaw were
some of the articles taken, but were
recovered. Judge Sigworth on the
evidence sentenced Ybarro to Is days
at hard labor and cautioned the man
to be careful Of his actions in the flu
ture.
New Resident
A girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. o. Urea on Thursday of this
week.
Must Keep on Trails
John Meyers returned from a trip
in the Bradshaws Friday and re-
ports the range in fine condition. He
also stated that at the request OF
the catt1emen an officer has been
placed at Castle Hot Springs for the
purpose of making the sheep men
keep the sheep on the trails. In times
past the flocks have been allowed to
Craze in that country much to the
detriment of the cattle men, it is
stated This measure will do away
with the shortage of feed to a great
extent, it is believed.
Caught ShopIifter
One of the employees of the Caplan
and Newman drygoods store was
successful in apprehending a Mexi-
can shoplifter Friday, when he at
tempted to get away with a pair of
pants that he had secreted under his
coat Being alone at that time. the
young lady was unable TO turn the
Mexican over TO the officers.
Building New Building
c. r. Marques is having sand and
erayel hauled in for the immediate
construction OF new brick building.
Mr.. Marques will open a first class
garage in the building. which will be
on Grand avenue when completed
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
Plan Finances For
S0ndLot Ball Teams

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 21.-A
movement to establish a sinking fund
to finance sandlot baseball was
launched at the annual meeting of the
National Baseball Federation today.
All baseball leagues, sporting goods
houses and individuals interested in
the sandlot game will be solicited for
aid.
1t was voted to penalize any Class
A (Amateur) player who is found
guilty OF accepting money for his
services. Both the player and the
backer OF his team will be barred
from sandlot baseball for life.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
MUSICAL CLUB OF
TEMPE TOPRESENT
PROGRAM MONDAY

TEMPE. Jan. 1.-The next regu-
lar meeting of the Tempe Musical
club will be held at the high school
auditorium on Monday evening, jan
uary 23, at 1880 o'clock.
This is the annual meeting for the
election of officers and it is impor-
tant that all members be present.
After the business session Miss Olive
Gerrish will present the following
program:
"Opera of the 18th Century"
Miss Olive Gerrish
Vocal SOLO
"Who Knows. s"............ Ernest Ball
Miss Reba Talbot
Reading
The Initiation of Mary Elizabeth
Miss Marguerite Parker
Vocal solo
"The Wild. Wild Rose.
,..........D Dorothy Foster
Miss Leila Rahm
Piano SOLO
(a) French Song .........,. Milness
(b) Wedding Song ..........
Miss Clara r. Brown
Saxaphone SOLO
Sextette from Lucia. $500. Donizetu
Miss Lucille Becker
MISS ntC &AAhA
Accompanies
Community singing led by Miss
Gerrish.
At the close Of the program the
members will enjoy social hour and
refreshments viii he served.
Dinner Guest
Louis Bauer, who represents the
Bissel Carpet Sweeper company. OF
Grand Rapids, Michigan. was a din
ner guest at the L. FELTON, home
Thursday evening. Mr.. Bauer travels
through California. Colorado and Ari-
zona. His headquarters arc in Oak
land, California.
Here From Florence
Mrs Chester MCGEE OF Florence is
the guest of Mrs. G. G. Powell for a
Woman's Club Meets
Mrs. Jean Slocum. a dramatic
reader Of note gave four readings at
the regular meeting Of the Tempe
Woman's club Friday afternoon
which were exceptionally fine. Mrs.
Slocum has been spending the winter
in Tempe but this is the first time
she has appeared in public but the
ladies who heard her Friday after
noon are hoping that it will not be
the last time. There was also very
interesting discussion OF cluDs, ana
many of the members told of clubs
they had belonged to previously.
Mrs Lester Balch and Mrs. N.
Stalberg will be hostesses at the next
meeting, Feb. 3.
Entertain in Honor of Miss Bonnie
Scribner
Miss Etheleen Kemp and Miss Zella
Yokum entertained at a dinner party
Friday evening in honor of Miss Bon
ME Scribner The evening was
pleasantly spent enjoying music and
having general good time.
Leaves to Attend Funeral of Uncle
Mrs. Orlo Buck accompanied by
her two daughters left for Los
Angeles Friday night to attend the
funeral of her uncle.
Pythian Sisters Meeting
All officers and members of the
drill team of the Pythian Sisters are
requested to meet at the hall Mon
day night at 1880 for practice.
VIII Have Free Delivery
Tempe will continue to have free
nail delivery in town according to a
letter received by Postmaster Laird
from Hon. Carl Hayden. Mr.. Laird
urges that all houses be numbered
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
GILBERT MEN FIX
CHURCH GROUNDS

GILBERT, Jan. 1s.--Several men
of the NJ. e. church spent Thursday
hauling gravel. and they expect TO
start work Immediately on the new
cement floor to be installed in the
basement. The ground around the
church has been leveled and grass
will be planted and trees set out
soon.
Attend Road Meeting
c. Fl. Russell and f. d. Rowell were
appointed a committee from Gilbert
to attend the road meeting at Chan
dler, on Tuesday. Five men were ap-
pointed at the meeting to inspect the
road east Of Gilbert and the one run
ming three miles south. They were
f. d. Rowell, C. H. Rittenhouse. s.
b. Tatum, b. NJ. Crinshaw and w. A:
Warner. They inspected the road
Wednesday.
Junior League Party
Mrs. G.. w. incl entertained a num-
Der of the Junior Leaguers at her
home on wednesday evening. Sew
eral games we're played, followed by
refreshments of doughnuts and cocoa.
Rapidly Improving
Judge Irwin, who has been on the
sick list for some time past is on
the road to recovery.
Sophomore Picnic
On Thursday afternoon the sopho-
mores with a few invited guests,
journeyed to Hole in -theRock. AL
though weather conditions were not
very favorable, a good time was en-
joyed by all.
Changing Location
The Gilbert Meat Market, owned by
w. Bond. has changed its location 10
the building just vacated by Dublin
& Page.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22

and supplied with mail boxes at the
earliest date possible so that when
Tempe is visited by the inspector the
department will know the free mail
service is appreciated.
Christian Church
Bible school at 10 o'clock Morn
ing worship and communion service
at II with sermon by the pastor.
Christian Endeavor at 6:45. Even
ing service at 1880.
Missionary From Africa to Give Ad-
dress Sunday Night
Miss Edith Mae Bell, missionary
from Africa, will give an address at
the Methodist church Sunday even
ing at 1880, which will be of interest
politically, educationally and relig-
iously. Miss Bell is woman of
charming personality and comes to
Tempe highly recommended as a
speaker. All are invited to come cut
and hear her.
The subject for the morning SER
mon is: "The Greed or the Blessing
of Getting Land; or Ahab and Ma
both.''
Congregational Church
Bible school at 10 o'clock today.
Fully organized departments with
graded work for all. Morning wor-
ship at II with sermon by the pastor
on Moral Heroism I'm Modern Life. "
Young peoples meeting at Gas.
Evening services at 1880. Sermon
Us Easy Marks?'"
GOOD No. / alfalfa hay for sale.
Ellingson Bros, West 7th St, Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
GLENDALE CITIZENS
TOATTEND NDGALES
GOOD ROADS MEET

GLENDALE, Jan. 21. A meeting
OF the commercial club was held Sat
urday afternoon for the purpose Of
obtaining the names of those who in
tend to go to Nogales Sunday to be
present for the Monday and Tuesday
sessions Of the Good Roads meeting
to be held in the border city. This
meeting is quite important and it is
hoped that a number of the local
people will find time and arrange to
go. A large delegation from the VAL
ley is going and several men OF the
Glendale district have signified their
intentions of attending.
Files Petition
A petition was filed late Saturday
afternoon for Rev. D. Roberts, who
after the solicitation Of friends has
consented to become a candidate in
the primaries for election to the Of
flee of city councilman. y. Z. Lower,
whose place Rev. Roberts will fill,
was forced to withdraw on the ad-
vice of his doctor. Rev. Roberts is
well known in the Glendale commu-
nifty and has legion of friends who
tance.
Win At Basketball
Glendale was unusually successful
In a basketball fest held Friday af-
ternoon. The grammar school boys
played Alhambra and won by the
large score of 46 to 0. while the girls
turned in a victory of 16 to 8.
The star attraction of the afternoon
was the game at the high school when
the ,local boys met and defeated the
Chandler high school 20 to 25. This
game was undoubtedly the best game
that has ever been played on the
local court and good. heady, consis-
tent basketball won for Glendale. In
the first period the southside boys
were in the lead by one point, but not
for long and when the final whistle
was blown, Glendale was announced
the winner amidst a yell from many
spectators.
Visitors Here
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinman were guests
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Shook. MIR. Hinman will be re-
membered as being bookkeeper at
the Glendale Lumber company.
Opens Garage
o. =. Kent, formerly of Ashfork,
has leased the Hansen garage build
ing on North First avenue and Mon
day will open his place for business.
Mr.. Kent is a thorough mechanic and
will endeavor to serve the public in
the best manner, giving high class
service at conservative prices.
FOR SALE-Twenty sheets OF T.
foot galvanized iron roofing. Clyde
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
NeW Stanford Coach
Confers With Prexy
On Grid Situation
TRepubIican A. p. Leased WIrsI

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Calf.
Jan. 21.--Glenn Warner, football
coach at the University of Pittsburg,
arrived at Stanford University today
at the invitation OF President Wilbur
Of the university, 10 talk over the
football situation. He said he would
give the university football authori-
ties such information and advice as
he is able to give.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
COPYING THE JoNEsEs

Mother--what are you doing,
Billy?
BiIly-Making house for little sis
Mother--But you haven't a little
sister. Billy.
Billy-No-not yet, but Mrs. Jones
got one, and we get everything the
Joneses do
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
Joe Burnlon To Meet
Schoffer On Feb, 3
TRepublIcan A. p. Leased WIreI

LHepubIIcaH y. ?, Leabeu WIFeJ
CHICAGO, Jan. 21.--Joe Burman
and frankie Schaeffer have been
matched here to meet in a ten-round
bout at Kenosha, Wis. on February
8, IL became known today.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
SET ALARM AT s O'CLOCK

Lady, have you got an alarm
clock? I amt got no watch, and
don't want to work past quitting
time"
So the obliging mistress of Har-
lem flat set her alarm for o'clock,
and when the bell rang, the painter
who was doing" the apartment
climbed down from his stepladder.
put away his brush, and knocked off
work for the day.-New York Eve
ming Post
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
CHANDLER ELECTION
SET FOR MARCH q

CHANDLER, Jan. Am official
call is being prepared for primary
and general election for the council
for the town of Chandler. The pri-
mary election will be called for
March %, while the general election
will be held May 20. There will be
five councilmen to select. The call
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22
ONE FoR scoT

A portly man, laden with a travel
ing rug and several bags, was en-
deavoring 10 make a dignified exit
from a crowded railway carriage.
At the door he stumbled on the pet
corn of a brawny Scot.
"Hoots, toots, mon!" groaned the
latter, Gamma ye look whaur ye're
goin'? Hoot, toot mon. hoot!"
After he had slammed the door be-
hind him the overburdened traveller
put his head through the window.
'Hoot yerself!" he retorted. I'm
a traveller. not a motor car!"-An-
swers. London.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-22

FOR SALE-Twenty sheets OF T.
foot galvanized iron roofing. Clyde
Hotchkiss, Glendale. 1t
Great Falls tribune., 1922-04-25

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Great Falls tribune., 1922-04-25

Various organisations Of the schools
will participate in the program.
Madeline Metxel who won first place
in the history class contest for the
best sketch on "The Life Of General
Ulysses s. Grant," will read her manu-
scrip during the evening.
The combined orchestras of the
junior and the senior high schools will
provide music. The girls chorus Of
the high school is scheduled to give
several numbers.
The program follows:
Music-"America," by audience led
by senior and junior high school or
chestras, Miss Lena Spoor, director;
salute to the flag; statement of the
occasion and purpose Of the program
Superintendent s. d. Largent; music,
Battle Cry Of Freedom" school
choruses and orchestras; sketch Of the
life Of U. s. Grant; music, ''The Vacant
Chair" Miss Vidah Robertson; Grant
in the Civil War;" r. L. Cleveland;
music, 'Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" school choruses and orches-
tras; Grant at Appomattox," Captain
G. II. Cobb; music, Battle Hymn of
the Republic school choruses and or
chestras; Grant as President" Will