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The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST GATHERED STATE OF ARIZONA
NEW AUTO PLATES FOR
NEXT YEAR ARE CLASSY

Arizona's motor vehicle license
plates for 1924 will be about the
dressiest the state has had, according
t,o the promise recently made in Phoe-
nix by Secretary of State ]. I'll. Kerby.
The background of the plate is dark
blue, selected because it will go well
with a car Of any color, and the fIg-
ures are white. The colors reverse
those Of the 1923 plate, which carried
light blue figures on a background OF
white.
The plate also differs from the 1928
plate in the arrangement of the ver-
tical column, "Ariz. g." Instead of
the 1928 arrangements, the figures
"24p will be on top of the column
above the abbreviation "Ariz." This
il, done, Mr.. Kerby said, to forestall
any thrifty, ingenious owner who
might try to convert his 1928 plate
into one for 1924.
More than 100000 plates will be
ordered, in fact, 53,865 pairs of plates
will be available for distribution ear
ly in November The plates have
been purchased at a cost OF 10 ga
cents, delivered to the various as
SCISSORS. The state will be able to get
10000 additional pairs at the same
price if the supply now ordered should
be exhausted.
The order anticipates minimum
increase Of 10 per cent in the num-
ber of automobiles owned in Arizona
during the next year. The increase
for 1923 will be Is per cent, SO that
the contract for 1924 together with
the extra ordering privilege, will care
for all needs. AT the same time, the
number already ordered and for which
the state must pay, probably will all
he called for so that the state will
suffer no loss because of too high an
estimate.
| In each county, the lowest number
| cf any plate will be 100 Thus, in
Yuma county, the lowest number to
he issued will be 2-100. The plates
ordered include 81 800 owners plates
900 dealers plates, As motorcycle and
probably 1000 city, county and state
plates.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
PIONEER DIES AT PHOENIX

George III. Puntenney, age 85 years,
pioneer resident of Arizona and
Colorado, died at his home, 719 Wood
land avenue, Phoenix. Mr.. Puntenney
suffered an attack of influenza about
a year ago and never fully recovered
from the effects Of his illness. Fol
the past four months he was confined
to his home, and due to his advanced
age medical aid proved of little bene-
fit in restoring his health.
The deceased is survived by the
widow, three daughters, Mrs. Luke
Henderson of Phoenix, Mrs. kober1
w. Banks of Globe, Mrs. Charles
Broan of Youngsburg and two sons
Nelson and Charles Puntenney o1
Puntenney, Arizona, and six grant
children, Louise P. Henderson, Chas
w. Broan, Luella Broan Shipley
Gwynn Banks, Frances Banks ant
Robert Banks, Jr.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
BABY RATTLESNAKES ARE
FIGHTERS FROM BIRTH

That the young Of rattlesnakes are
born "alive and fighting, is declared
BY ID. Al. Gilchrist, rodent control di-
rector in Arizona for the Unitee
STATES biological survey.
Two Of Gilchrist's men, Ben Eos
ter and Matt Taylor, working neal
Prescott, lately killed big rattle
snake. Performing Caesarean op
GRAFTON, they extracted II little snakes
each in its own thin caul, apparently
ready for birth.
When liberated from their sacks
the two-inch rattlers at once started
striking at everything in reach, in
cluding each other and attacked tWlgl
which were held before theTn.
After they were killed iIlvestiga atiof
proved that they were already equip
ped with poison, developed IN thu
mouth-roof sscs.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
MOTOR STAGES AND
TRUCKS MUST BEGIN
ROAD TAX PAYMENTS

Active steps in the collection Of the
mill taxes levied by senate bill 1856,
the highway financing measure, on
stage and freight motor lines, service
cars and transfer trucks, will be taken
soon bv the corporation commission,
according to statement by F. j. K.
Mcbride, secretary to the commission.
The taxes will be collected from June
8 to August /. Forms upon which the
various companies operating motor
vehicles engaged in hauling passen-
gers or freight and nxpress for COM
pensation may report are now being
prepared to be presented to the COM
mission for its approval. 1t is ex-
pected, Mr.. Mcbride said, that the
forms will be mailed to the companies
this week.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
PHOENIX MAN GROWS SWEET
POTATO THREE FEET LONG

ssI've got a sweet potato 36 inches
long," remarked William Brawner Of
the Madison school district to M. E
Bemis of the agricultural department
of the chamber of commerce..
you're trying to kid me-" replied
Mr.. Bemis, AI'll bet that sweet pota.
to got away"
mo, I amt trying to kid you," wa
the retort Hold the door open fol
me when I get back from my car :
Mr.. Brawner went to the car and
returned with package which Mr.
Bemis said looked as though it con
tanned telegraph pole. But it was
not; it was sweet potato and il
measured 36 inches long not counting
four inches of stem.
"How is that for a bricklayer who
does a little farminty?" demanded Mr.
Brawner.
aThe cigars are on me- replied Mr.
Benis.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
30 HAYDEN FAMILIES MADE
HOMELESS BY STORM

Approximately SO families were
made homeless by a rain and hal
storm accompanied by a high wind al
Hayden, IS miles southeast of Phoe-
nix last week.
The storm centered in Powerhoust
canyon, a Mexican district where ths
rain and flood waters washed away
from 10 to Is small houses, the dis
patch stated. No loss of life resulted
and residents of Hayden Immediately
furnished shelter for the flood suf
ferers. IA number of larger building
were damaged by the wind.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
LOCATES CHILDREN IN CALF
FORNIA AFTER LONG SEARCH

Twenty years ago Elmer Hall, a
miner from Ray, Arizona, then q
middle-aged man, left his three-month
old daughter and three-year- r-old son
in the care of their grandmother and
went into Mexico to prospect for q
fortune.
He was caught in the Mexican rev.
olution and when he was finally able
to get back to the United States he
had lost all trace of his children.
A search of years duration was un-
successful until few weeks ago
when an advertisement brought a let
tai from his daughter, now married
and living in California.
Hall bought ticket to California
to join his son and daughter.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
FORMER GOVERNOR CAMPBELL
MEMBER FEDERAL COMMITTEE

Former Governor Thomas Camp
bell has been appointed member of
a fact finding committee to investi-
fate the entire system of government
methods in reclaiming arid land by
irrigation.
One of the principal duties Of the
commission will be to determine the
ability Of reclamation projects to re-
pay the governments cost Of con-
structing the projects.
According to reports here, Mr..
Campbell will have his headquarters
in Phoenix and his duties will include
the collection of moneys due the gov
ernment from federal aid projects.
Campbell is now in California.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
NoGALEs DEMOCRAT FAILS

The NogaIes Morning Democrat, a
daily newspaper, suspended publiea-
ton after meeting of stockholders,
at which statement was issued at
tributing the suspension to lack OF
patronage. The Democrat was owned
by a group Of Nogales men and had
been in existence about two years.
The Coconino sun., 1923-09-21
MRS. FRIEDA MARKS NAMED
MEMBER G. o. p. COMMITTEE

Arizona fell into step with the rest
of the nation, so far as Republican
party policies are concerned, when
Mrs. Frieda Marks of Maricopa coun-
ty, was selected as association mem
Der of the republican national commit
tee, from the state of Arizona
Mrs. Marks has been actively iden-
titled with the Republican party or
ganization in this state, and is also
prominently identified with organized
women's activities.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
Can't All Re Guilty.

4 man who broke into house re- cently took nothing but grapho- phone. All the neiGhbors now are under suspicion. - Humorist OBon- donn
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
FIGHT ON RIO GRANDE
American Army officers report Mexi. cans and Rebels in Conflict Along Border Line.

l Brownsville, Tex, Dec. 31.-Ameri. can army officers at Fort Ringgold today reported fighting between Mexican federal and rebel troops at l Camargo, on the Rio Grande. forty miles above Matsmoros. The town is garrisoned by a small detachment of federal troops from Matamoros No report on the results of the battle were obtained at noon, but American military officers state that the firing. which started before daylight, wss very heavy.
 According to report of the Cam argo affray. received today by Emili- ano Fernandez. immigration officer at Matamoros, the rebel force crossed the Rio Grande from the American side.
 The garrison, joined by the federal employees. succeeded in routing the rebels, forcing them to retire across the Rio Grande into Texas near Ram cho La Grulla between Sam Fordyce and Rio Grande city.
 The reports stated that the rebels were compelled to abandon all equip ment in their flight.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
KILLED ON TURNPIKE
Aor,yalk Man, 5S, Run Down This Morning But Death Car Could Not Be Identified By Witnesses.

'Norwalk, Dec. S1. -Bernard Con molly, 5S, was struck and killed by an automobile on tho turnpike in the suburbs yesterday but the vehicle which caused the death was not iden- titied. There was no actual eyewit- ness of the accident but the police were given numbers of two automo- piles which it was claimed had been seen on the turnpike just before the body was found.
 The police communicated with per sons who owned the machines which had the registry numbers but in one instance, that of Q Bristol man, it was the garage for a month and in the other instance, that Of a Thompson vile owner, the machine had not been in use for week. The state police then came into the case in an effort to locate the machine responsible.
 Connolly who lived in Allview ave nue, close by, was crossing the high way. About a month ago his son James was struck by q machine while also crossing the road and was laid up in the hospital for several weeks,
 Bernard Connnlly's skull was crushed, a leg broken and his body hurt. Death was probably instantane- ous.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
HUERTA PROTESTING
 SALE OF MUNITIONS
(Continued from First Fagel

ward M, Lewis. commanding the Eight Army Corps area, to turn over tho purchased property to obregon representatives at San Antonio.
 The exact quantity of material to be sold has not been revealed, but fl apparently will be confined 10 rifles. ammunition and airplanes. Tn connec- ton with an assertion by representa- lives of the De Ia Huerta faction in Mexico that tho obrogon government also asked for some light cruisers, at lowing provision In the Washington naval treaty.
 Each of the contracting powers undertakes not to dispose by gift. sale or any mode of transfer of my ves- sel Of war in such manner that such vessel may beeome n vessel Of war in tho navy of any foreign power"
 The authorized statement obtained Saturday at the state department rela - tive to tho proposed sale made no mention of any request to purchase naval vessels. IL is obvious. however. that the United states government as a party 10 the naval treaty would be foreclosed from selling to Mexico any vessel of war.
 The question of payment for the war materials still Is 10 bn worked out through tho secretary ol war, and it was made plain today that only the question of general policy was con- sidered by the state department in connection with tho transactions.
 Tn view of the general attitude of the Washington government that fl could not avoid aSsenting to sell tho material 10 tho Obregon government without being guilty Of an unfrien1ly act toward q government with which it had just entered into complete diplomatic accord, if is assumed that the price to be fixed hy the war de- partment will be bsee1 upon tho figure that could have been obtained at an ordinary surplus var stock sale
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
ELECTRIC ROAD REPORTS
Carried Over 15 Billion People Dur. ing Year While Their Motor Busses Carried t6f Million More.

Washington, Dec. Si,--Electric rail ways of tho country carried l5,35i,- 401, soi passengers last year and their net operating revenues totaled s246,- s1i,37s, The gross revenues from op- erations amounted to s92h,477,4Ss, against s67s, 5s3,l07 in operating ex- penses. The census bureau, in mak. ing public the ia29 statistics Of the industry today. said the number of passengers carried was an increase of 5.7 per cent over 1917. while revenues increased 42S per cent, eNpenses Gi1 per cent and net revenues 7s per cent
 Motor buses nperstde by the com panies carried i51.tts,16i passengers. Addition Of net revenues from aux Hilary operations and deduction of taxes, interest and other items rednc' ed the new income Of the s57 operat- ing companies to sh7,0io,9ot. an in- crease of only one per cent over lal7.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
FOUR STRANGE DEATHS
New Jersey state Police Have Quartet of Tragic De7nises Which Arc Talk ing rp Their Attention.

Newark, N. ]. Dec. 5i.--Four deaths, occurring in different parts oi the state over the weekend, were be. ing investigated today by police.
 In Garfield. Frank Madei. a machi. mist who trsiled his wife from Bridge. port, Conn. when she disappeared with her four children. shot and killed her as she was walking on the street with another man.
 Tn Hoboken. Emil Peterson, Jr., IS, a student in the Junior High schol. dicd from wounds received when 2 revolver in the hands of Louis Luci- sno, 17. was discharged.
 In Atlantic City James Stone, q negro chair pusher. vas shot and kill. cd in a fight over ss. William Wash h- insion, another negro. was arrested.
 Tn Westsiile. Miss Msrcelle Mulsi- fiiI of Philadelphia was found dead in clubhouse on the Glsssboro turn pike and the authorities are n,esti- ggiing q party she attended.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
WILLIMANTIC MAN FACES CHARGES
Sheriff Is Arrested on Elm.
 bezZlelnent Count

Willimantic, Conn, Dec. S1.---City Sheriff Thomas J. Killourey was ar- rested here last night by County De- tective William F. Jackson on bench warrant charging embezzlement and taken to the county jail in Brooklyn to await the fixing Of his bond by the clerk of the Windham county super for court at Putnam.
 The amount alleged to have been taken by Sheriff Killourey is about $500, covering a period of several years, according to Detective Jack son. the sums ranging from s2 to s2o which Sheriff killourey was to have collected for various firms. The case will come up in the superior court on Wedn<H.ay.
 Sheriff killourey has served in the capacity of town constable for over 1o years and in addition to his official duties is employed at the union sta ton where he was arrested. The in- vestigation of the sheriff's accounts is believed to have been in progress sev- eral months and when confronted with the bench warrant Sheriff Kill lourey is said to have admitted the charges
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
NO POLITICS. HOLDEN SAYS.
Foreman or Grand Jury Declares His
 Men Will Not Become Involved,

Hartford, Dec. si.--Benedict NJ Holden, foreman of the grand jury, declared today that the grand jury has not, and will not have any con cern with matters political" and. in commenting on the controversy be- tween Geovernor Templeton and Ma .ior John Buckley over medical legis- lstion at the last session of the gen. eral assembly, asserted that the grand jury is not concerned in politi- cal controversies irrespective of the personality Of the gentlemen engaged therein.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
cH.IkISp-MnKow

The wedding of Miss Sarah Milkow- itz. daughter of Mir and Mrs. Isaac Mlkowitz of l07 Bassett street. and Harry Chaikind. son of Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Chailiind of 46 Sylvan avenue, New Haven. took place yesterday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Rabbi Aaronson officiated. The couple was unattend- ed. Following the ceremony they left on wedding trip to Canada and upon their return will reside in Cleveland. Ohio, where the groom is engaged in the dry goods business.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
SHOT BY BURGLAR
RronN Jcwcicr Probably Fatally Wounded When He Rsfuses to Oprp safe for Neggmen.

New York. Dec. 3i.---Bernarc Brown, a Bronx ieweler. today wal shot and perhaps mortaly wounded by 8 bandit when he refused to ops his safe.
 Brown had rust opened his stort and was kneeling in front Of his ssft when a black touring car containing three men drew up and one bsndi armed with a pistol entered the shop AS Brown turned around tto stranger told him to open tho safe and ther threw pr his hands. Instead of obey ing the ieueler grappled with tht robber who fired two shots. Brown dropped with bullet wound in the abdomen.
 The intruder ran to his confed. crates and fled in the car.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
CITY ID EXTEND
 GREETINGS TO 1924
Churches, Dances and Theaters Chief Attractions This Evening

New Years day, January i. 1924. will be ushered into being in New Britain at midnight tonight under suspicious circumstances. There will be prayer services and publications according to the inclination of the individual.
 Probably one of the biggest events of the evening will be the 18th an- nual ball and concert by the Fire mems Pension and Relief association at the state armory. The concert will begin at o'clock and continue until 9 when the grand march will begin. Mayor, Angelo M. Paonessa will lead the march with Miss Verona Frey as his partner. Miss Frey is the daughter of William Frey of 560 Arch street, member of Engine Co. No. 6.
 A supper dance will be served to- night at the Shuttle Meadow club to usher in the New Year. Dancing will start early in the evening and supper will be served at midnight.
 In the theatcrs special programs will be offered with the usual mid night shows at all three theaters. The Capitol and Lyceum will have greatly augmented vaudeville bills while the Palace has secured an un- usually large musical comedy revue.
 New Britain Elks and their friends will make merry tonight at the Elks club with a dance, supper and cab aret. It is expected that about 300 will attend.
 Praise and prayer services at the churches will mark the entrance of the new year by many congregations.
 A special musical eSascise will be held at the municipal Christmas tree this evening beginning at o'clock by the Salvation Army band. Following the exercises at the tree there will be special meetings at the army hall at 1is-12o Arch street, with Watch Night service ending at midnight.
 At the Film Swedish Baptist church there will be Watch Night service beginning at 10 o'clock. the German Baptists will hold a similar service be- ginning at 2 o'clock: The South Cong regational church will hold a Watch Night service beginning at 1i:t5, the | Swedish Bethany church will start | its annual Watch Night service at 10 o'clock.
 A special New Years opening ser vice will he held at the st. Matthew's | German Lutheran church this even ing at 7:t5 o'clock.
 At io;30 o'clock tonight a Watch | Night service will start at the First | Lutheran church and Is minutes later one will start at St. Johns German | Lutheran church. The Trinity Metho- dist church and the A. N. F. Zion l church will commence Watch Night | services at 2 o'clock infsceordsnce with their annual custom. The Elm | manuel Gospel church will start its Watch Night service at { o'clock and the Peoples church at s:3o.
 A Watch Night service will start at | II D. m.. at st. Marks Episcopal church.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
conauerinrs tl,e. Winds.

Elma. Wash air motor de. signed 10 move a boat or vehicle directly against the wind has been invented here hy Charles R. Ford
 1t consists Of a series of fans or uindmills mounted on the same shaft and inclosed in a cylinder. Between the fans arc stationary pieces of metal that Ford calls lair straight CTS" These. the inventor declares. so distribute thc currents passing through the housing that each fan generates the same amount of power,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
rompeting With Noah.

Greenwich, Eng Twenty dogs. two parrots and if chickens were re- moved from the homo of an elderly spinster after her death here recent - ly. The woman. widely known for her kindness to the poor. as well as four-footed and feathered creatures. lost her life when her clothing was ignited by flame from a coal-oil lamp. For years she had slept in base ment room. Seven pups shared the quarters with her.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
BESSIE CLAYTON DIVORCED

Jersey City, x, J., Dec. 3t.-Bessie Clayton, a dancer today was granted divorce from Julian Mitchell, for mer NeV York stage manager and playwright, for assertion. A daughter vas given into the custody of Mir. Nit cheli. who is n years old. They had been married thirty years.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
RoBBERs DYNAMITE SAFE.

Buffalo. N. Y, Dec. S1.-Robhers dynamited safe in the Capitol the ster in South Park avenue and es- caped with $500 in cash after daylight this morning. They failed to reach an inner compartment containing $500. They strung wire from the theater switchboard to ignite the ex- plosiye
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
CEN. CHRISTMAS IMPROVES.

New Orleans Dec. s1.--cienerai Lee Christmas. noted Latin.Americar revolutionary leader. was reported bs his physician today to show great im- provement as a result Of a third blood transfUsion. He is suffering from acute dnemia.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-31
MORE JOIN REVOLT.

Brownsville, Texas. Dec. Sl.--Dis- patches today from Vera Cruz claim that General Lindoro Hernandez and Lieutenant Colonel Trinidad Del Rio, operating in the state Of Puebla, have joined the revolution with 1000 men.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-05-11

Midweek meeting this time on Thurs
day evening, instead of Wednesday.
r. l.. DUNN, Minister.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-05-11
Catholic Church
First and Howard Streets

First and Howard Streets.
The first mass, Sunday, May Is,
will be said at 8 o'clock during which
the men of the parish will receive
holy communion. Sunday school at
10 o'clock. High mass at 1890.
Evening devotions at 7:30.
Wednesday, May 16, the altar boys
will assemble for instructions.
Thursday evening after evening SER
vices the Knights of Columbus will
hold a social meeting open to all the
parish.
Saturday, May the 18th, is the Vigil
fast before the feast of Pentecost on
May 20.
On Sunday, May 20, the children
of the parish will go to holy COM
munion in a body after the first COM
municants have gone.
Confessions heard as usual. Satur-
days from $3.50 p. m. to 5 p. M. and
from Z p. m. till 8 p. M, except dur
ing May when confessions will be
heard on Saturdays after May devo-
lions and Sundays before the s o'clock
N. F. wIRTzBERGER,
Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-05-11

Sunday, May 10, 1923.
9:45 Sunday school.
11:00 Sermon by pastor. "Our
Mothers"
1915 Glass meeting. DR.. F. NJ Leitch
leader.
$50 High School Epworth League.
6.30 Epworth League
500 Union service at the university
auditorium. Prof. c. w. Cheno-
with will preach the bacclaur-
cate sermon for the high school
graduates.
COrnwall-JoeI
1000 Sunday school.
11:00Sermon.
Union School House
700 Young peoples meeting.
500 Sermon by Edwin Scheyer.
Cedar Greek
10000 Sunday chool.
11:00 Sermon by Elmer Holbrook.
Thursday Evening, May IL, 1928
500 Prayer meeting. "A Christian
Experience"
HAROLD o. PERRY,
Pastor.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-05-11
First Lutheran Church

Van Buren, and Second Streets
May IS, Sixth Sunday after Easter.
Sunday school, GAS a. m.
Swedish morning service, 1O:45
a. m.
No evening service in the church.
Baccalaureate service of the high
school in the university auditorium.
Prof. Chenowith breaches the sermon.
Tuesday evening the choirs meet
for rehearsal.
Saturday morning the confirmation
class meets for catechetical %instruc-
tions.
A. ANDRE, Pastor.