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The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
LOCAL CATTLEMEN WANT
TO PROTECT COWS SO AS
TO INCREASE CALF CROP

The question of complete fencing of
cattle ranges both to inclose and par
tition them is being seriously consid-
cred by some of the hard-thinking cat
tlemen of this section.
The reason is that in most instances
here, where winters are severe, not
more than 25 per cent of the calf
crop is saved. This is both because
of exposure of the cows before calv-
ing and of loss of calves by exposure.
The loss is principally from the for
mer cause.
With unfenced ranges, in many in
stances comprising thousands<of acres
and in one case at least, that of the
C O Bar Livestock company, more
than 100000 acres in one cattle range,
cows cannot be segregated and given
better care during the later CESSATION
period and after the calf is born un-
til it is grown enough or weather is
moderated sufficiently to let it shift
for itself. With fencing, this could
be done.
Some of the cattlemen feel that if
fencing is going to be too expensive,
then the next best solution is to
work on an every other year basis;
that is, to sell off all the cows one
year, restock with bred cows the next,
and SO on. 1t would be a case of al
ternate years without increase, conse-
quently a big decrease in revenue in
those years, but it is felt that this
would be more than compensated for
in two ways, by better protection to
the investment and by improvement of
the range bound to result from de-
creasing the amount of grazing done
on it during the short years.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26

citizens of Flagstaff will applaud
their attitude.
Mr.. Cameron told the Rotarians
that with water use cut down to $780,
900 gallons month, and 10000 gall
Ions now in the reservoir, which is
taking in only 100000 gallons a day
and will take in much less than that
as the weather grows colder, Flag
staff is in a bad situation right now.
If we get through the winter with wa
ter enough we will be playing in luck
that we have no right to count on.
City council asks Flagstaff people
generally to be just as sparing as pos
sible with water In all likelihood,
emergency measures to conserve wa
ter will have to be adopted before the
winter is over.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26

Safe, tired and brown, the U. S.
government men who had for the last
several weeks been surveying the Col
orado river through Grand and Marble
Canyons from Lees Ferry to Grand
Wash, arrived at Needles Friday
night The last day on the Colorado
river, having tied in with the survey
previously made up as far as Grand
Wash, they hoisted sails on their four
boats and made Sc miles. Their dan
gerous voyage was done.
Colonel G. III. Birdseye, chief topo-
graphic engineer of the u. S. geolog-
ical survey, and chief Of the expedi-
tion, told a representative of The Sun
that the party had escaped undue
hardships. Their work had been COM
pleted to his satisfaction and data
gathered sufficient for the topo-
graphic maps that are to follow.
Colonel Birdseye left the first Of
the week for Los Angeles, then will
come to Flagstaff for a few days'
visit with his cousin, Roger Birdseye,
and wife.
Emory Kolb, head boatman, left
Needles at once for his home at Grand
Canyon. E. C. LaRue, chief hydraulic
engineer in the west for the U. S.
geologic survey, and Lewis r. Free
man, the author and explorer, went to
Pasadena. DR.. R. G. Moore, Kansas
state geologist, left for home, week
overdue at Kansas university. r. w.
Burchard, topographic engineer of the
U. S. geologic survey, left for Texas
to join his wife and the young son
born there just as the party started
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
ARIZONA ROTARIANS HELP
WELCOME NEEDLES INTO
EIGHTH ROTARY DISTRICT

That Rotary brings much closer
acquaintanceship and friendship be-
tween the business and professional
men of neighboring cities was exem-
plified at Needles Saturday night
when Rotarians and Rotaryanns from
Kingman, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, New,
former Governor Charlie Christy of
Phoenix present International Ro-
tary's charter to the Needles club.
This closer acquaintanceship and
friendship is bound to promote much
closer understanding and cooperation
between cities containing Rotary
clubs, taking the bitterness out of the
rivalry that naturally exists, broaden
ing the civic outlook and attitude Of
the various communities.
Practically all of the Kingman and
Las Vegas Rotarians were there, near
ly all of them accompanied by wives,
sisters or sweethearts. The same was
true of Las Vegas. President Milt
Powers, DR.. M. G. Fronske and Mrs.
Fronske, Carl Mayhem and Del Strong
represented Flagstaff. Former Presi-
dent |. B. Koch, who was to have been
there to officiate as special represen-
tative of Governor Allie Martin in the
charter presentation, was detained in
Flagstaff on important business and
at the last minute had to give up the
trip.
The $50 men and women gathered
in the lobby of the Harvey house and
for nearly an hour preceding the ban
quet there was spirited singing, led
by Chet Warren Of Kingman. Needles
had be-capped the whole bunch most
artisticaily and it was colorful scene
with a mighty tuneful atmosphere.
Then came the banquet-the best
the Fred Harvey system ever prepar-
ed. A lively five-piece orchestra kept
things lively in the rare intervals
when some hazing or other stunt was
not in progress.
A drawing together of chairs for
the speaking. Mr.. Christy was asked
by John Thompson, president of the
Needles club, in an eloquent address
of greeting, to preside. He called on
the following for addresses, and the
responses were emfhently suited to
the occasion, eloquent and spirited:
Carl Walters, president of the King
man club; President Saunders of the
Las Vegas club; President Jim Cum
nison of the San Bernardino club;
President Powers of the Flagstaff
club; Carl X. Krook of Kingman; Bob
Wilde of Kingman; Charlie Squiers Of
Las Vegas, Dr. William Morton of
Needles, Judge L. K. Root of King
man, Ben Harrison of Needles. Then
Mr.. Christy presented the charter and
himself gave an inspiring address.
Dancing followed at the Green
Room.
The Needles Rotarians as hosts
were compelled to listen to praise
from all sides Cordial hospitality,
without stint in either spirit or ex-
pense, marked their reception and en-
tertainment of the guests. The
Needles club of 80 members, the only
one in California belonging in this
eighth district, made its debut in a
manner never to be forgotten by those
who were privileged to be there.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
VISITORS AT
ROTARY CLUB
CAMEHERETO
STUDY FROST

Hugh platters of bear meat served
on the side sent Flagstaff Rotarians
away from their Tuesdays luncheon
walking on their hind feet ready TO
hug the first competitor they met.
The dark meat was furnished by
John O. Thomas and Ed Miller, Rotar-
ian big game hunters.
The speakers for the day were l.
B. Koch, President M. |. Powers, Bert
Cameron, Roger Birdseye, Rotarian
E. r. Canterbury of Whittier, Calf,
and DR.. d. w. Murphy of Los Angeles,
in tile order named. Music was by
Miss Catherine Reckwith, who kindly
played accompaniments to the songs
and also a piano jazz solo of her own
composition. 1t made a decided hit.
A special stunt was given by j. l..
West, one-time Kentuckian, now be-
come a Flagstaff business man, who
gave vocal limitations Of cornet, bugle
and trombone in a most clever man
ner.
President Powers opened the meet
ing. He called on Mr.. Koch TO tell
about the flag-raising and Armistic,e
dav program. Then Mr.. Powers, with
DR.. Fronske, Carl Mayhem and Del
Strong, sang very touching ditty
When they were through there was
not dry eye in the house. Even the
ladies in the kitchen were weeping.
Mr.. Powers turned over the gavel
to Del Strong, chairman for the day,
who called upon Mr.. Powers to de-
scribe the recent Needles charter pres
entation meeting, which he did with
out running anyones reputation.
Mr.. Cameron told Of the water stu
alton and the plans being made by
city council for its solution. His talk
is embodied in separate story in this
issue.
Mr. Birdseye's interesting talk, CIV
en- by request of the chairman, who
had given him no warning that he was
to be called on, was also too good to
be buried in this general account, ana
is given a separate story in this IS
sue.
Mr.. Canterbury was one of a party
of four California men, all of whom
were at the meeting as guests of Geo.
T. Harrington. Mr. Canterbury IS
manager of big orange and lemon
ranch near Whittier. The others were
DR.. d. w. Murphy Of Los Angeles
civil engineer and irrigation expert;
Continued on Page Iwo)
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
CHIEF GUIDE
EMORY KOLB
SAYS RIVER
TRIP WAS FINE

Emory Kolb, chief boatnan for the
survey party who successfully nayi-
gated the Colorado river, accompanied
by Mrs. Kolb, were in the city from
Grand Canyon Monday.
In speaking of the expedition down
the river, Mr.. Kolb said: "The trip
down the river this time was much
easier than when my brother and my
self went down before owing to the
fact that the river was at just about
the right height to cover many of the
big rocks and let US through and not
high enough to make the passage over
exceedingly dangerous. Of course,
the big flood down the river laid us
up, but luckily we happened to be at
a point l was sure remembered from
a previous trip. Down about a half
mile there was canyon opening out
where | felt sure we could land our
boats and get away from the big
rush of flood waters. | proved to be
right about it and we succeeded in
getting the boats out of the way of
the main floods, but the big waves
come down lashing the boats against
the canyon walls, keeping us up all
QlX1L 10 save LuCIU lIOlIi UCAAA6 0A0ltNAA
up. It was lucky that some of che
party happened to be awake when che
first of the flood waters came down,
as we were on a narrow strip and up
against a canyon wall which was
flooded deep with water"
"At this point we were out of dan
ger and during our stop there, clirnb-
ed to the rim and knew we could make
our way out to help had we needed to
have done so," he said.
eve saw the airplane flying over
us, but he did not seem to be follow
ing the course Of the river, conse-
quently missed noting our landing
place." he declared.
Colonel Birdseye is a great Chief
and the finest man | ever worked
with; he was the first man on-the JOB
and regardless of his physical corldl-
ton at times, was ready to do his
share and more of the hard work OF
going through the most difficult
places. | think everything desired
was accomplished on this trip and the
first complete description of the can
yon and various dam sites will be
made from the data gathered by the
party. Many valuable photos were
taken on the way down" said Mr.
Kolb.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
ARIZONA LUMBER & TIMBER CO.
WILL MOVE CLIFFS MILL HERE AND
DOUBLELOCAL PLANT AND OUTPUT

here from Cliffs and enlarging the
mill and yard to make ready for it
will give employment to many more
men. The lumber industry is. of con-
stant and immense Importance to
Flagstaff and general business condi-
tions reflect fluctuations in activity
in numbering. With more active build
ing conditions prevalent throughout
the country and the certainty that
demand for lumber must continue to
increase, Flagstaff's future prosperity
because of the presence here of two
immense plants--the Arizona Lumber
& Timber c., and Flagstaff Lumber
Co.'s assured in no small measure.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26

Changes are to be made this win
ter at the Arizona Lumber & Timber
company mill in Flagstaff that will
double the output of finished lumber.
Not long ago operations at the COM
pany's mill at Cliffs were discontinue
ed, because the timber in that section
had been pretty we'll depleted. The
vital parts of the Cliffs mill will be
moved here during the next few
months and installed. The local mill
still has sufficient standing timber
to insure operations for many years.
Adding the Cliffs machinery to the
local plant will make it necessary to
enlarge. the present sawmill building.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26

This will be done this winter, and by
spring the double mill will be in op-
Grafton.
This will, of course, mean an addi-
tional force of men both in the logging
camps and at the local plant, and will
give the same output that was former
ly had when both the local mill and
the one at Cliffs were running. Of
course, the yard here will also have
to be enlarged to take care of the in
creased output.
This viii be good news to Flagstaff
people, insuring employment to many
more men and larger payroll. In the
meantime, also, moving the equipment
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
A NEGLECTED DUTY

A prominent lady recently had
occasion to visit the Masonic ceme-
terry and was very much dismayed to
find that old papers and other debris
had been blown from the city dump
grounds and scattered over a wide
section including the burial grounds.
Apparently people taking trash to the
official dump failed to dump it into
the canyon where it belonged. Ap-
parently some one has been neglecting
his duty in not looking after the
dump grounds
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
oWENBYS AT RED ROCK

Irwin Scheurman came in from Red
Rock with his big Olds truck Sunday
morning. He was accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. Lena Owenby, and her
two little girls. They all went to
Jerome, where he loaded some gal
vanized iron pipe for his place. He
is building a pipe line 5000 feet long
to get water on his farm above the
old Scheurman homestead and has
about five more loads yet to haul.
Mr.. Owenby, his brother-in-law, is
working in the blacksmith shop for
the United Verde Extension Mining
company at Clemenceau. The family
is living at Red Rock for the winter
on account of helping the district
school out.-Jerome News.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
REV. H. F. SOFTLEY
CALLED TO FLAGSTAFF

Rev. H. F. Softley Of Rivera, Calf,
has been called by the members of
the Federated church to it's pastorate,
Rev. Softley is a Presbyterian and
received his early education at Wes-
leyan Methodist high school, receiving
his degree of bachelor of arts from
Manchester college of st. Paul, Minn.,
in 1915. He received his degree of
bachelor of divinity from the McCor-
mick Theological seminary Of Chica-
go, in 1913. Two years he spent in
lay work in Alberta, Canada and al
together has held pastorates for to-
tai of ten years. Rev. Softley comes
highly recommended by church offic-
ials as well as members of former
congregations and the members Of the
Federated church are very much
pleased that he has. accepted the call
to the Flagstaff pastorate.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
DIDN'T GET FAR

Forest Newton, who had been work
ing at the Bryant garage, Bellemont,
left there in his side-car motorcycle
on Monday. Deputy Sheriff John Gar
rett went to Barstow to head Newton
off, it being reported from points
west that a man in side-car motor
cycle was heading that way. But
it was the wrong man, Newton hav-
ing gone to Phoenix, where the offic-
ers arrested him. Under-Sheriff S.
o. Thompson left on Tuesday for
Phoenix, bringing the man back
Wednesday night. 1t is alleged that
Newton took $50 Of his employers
money.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26
SHOULD HAVE PASSED FORD

]. S. Bowen was arrested between
Seligman and Ashfork on Tuesday by
Deputy Sheriff Billy Rudd. He was
charged with having passed bad
checks and stolen stripped-down
Ford car in Needles. He had the car
when arrested. A Mohave county of
ficer took him in charge.
The Coconino sun., 1923-10-26

Mrs. C. C. Compton, who was op-
Grated on by DR.. E. Payne Palmer at
st. Josephs hospital, Phoenix, last
week, for gallstones, is recovering
rapidly. Mr.. Compton is in Phoenix
with her. They may remain there
for part, at least, Of the winter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
CATTLE STRICKEN WITH
ANTHRAX

The Newark, DEL, Post reports
farmers In the vicinity of Red Lion
Marsh, about miles below New Cas-
tie, have suffered heavy losses during
the past two weeks. due to death
among their herds from anthrax. 1t
is said nearly one hundred head of
cows, horses, sheep and hogs have
died within that time. by a disease
diagnosed by DIR, H.. P, Ewes, veteri-
marian, of Wilmington. as anthrax.
Nearly every farmer within a ra-
diuslof five miles of the affected area,
has had his cattle inoculated with
anti-anthrax serum. The State
Board of Agriculture, is furnishing
the serum while the 1noculation is be-
ing done by veterinarian employed
by the owned.
DR.. Ewes, veterinarian, Whining
ton, who has been giving medical at
tention to the stock, says the disease
is due to fly stings, and is in many
cases fatal to man or beast.
A number of the infected parts of
dead animals have been sent to the
State Laboratory. 1t is said the test
has shown they Gied Of anthrax,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
UNDER BOND FOR HEARING

Maurice Kaufman. of Philadelphia,
owner Of the machine that ran over
and terribly injured Miss M. Lidie
Stewart, of this town on Sunday eve
ming, Sept. %, appeared in Rising
Sun to claim his machine, Ford
coupe, on Thursday last.
Mr.. Kaufman claims his machine
was stolen Saturday night, Sept. %,
but the theft was not reported to the
Philadelphia police until eleven
O'Clock the night Of the accident,
which occurred at about o'clock,
the driver Immediately disappearing.
Mr.. Kaufman was taken before
Magistrate B. p. Nichols and placed
under $500 cash bond for a hearing
to be held Oct. Is,
Being unable to raise the required
amount he spent the night In the
town lookup and was taken to Elkton
iail Friday morning. Friends
finally came to his rescue and put
up the, sum required for his release.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
NEW CASTLE PREsBYTERY

The 412th stated meeting of New
Castle Presbytery was held in George
town, Del, church on October 1.
The Elkton Presbyterian church
snarl was brought up, the congrega-.
ton having restored Rev. John Nc
Elmoyle to pastorate of the church,
which action was rot recognized by
the Presbytery but was referred to
the Synod of Baltimore at its meet
ing in that city on October 20. Rev.
John McMurray was appointed Mod
orator of the Elkton Church, vice
Rev. j. A. Burslem, who stated no in
formation was available that had not
been previously : given to the
Fresbytery.
The Presbytery of Baltimore. in
session on Tuesday accepted the re-
port OF its committee which had
considered letterS from DR.. McEl-
moyle and the Presbytery Of New Cas-
tie. In view of seemingly conflicting
statements, the committee recon-
mended that no action be taken upon
the controversy. No charges, it was
said, against DIR. McElmoyle were
made in the New Castle Presbytery's
lettsr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
LITTLE BOY INJURED

The young son Of Mrs. Lois Grapes,
OF this town, met with a very serious
accident On Tuesday afternoon, and
narrowly escaped with his life.
Billie" ran across the street near
his home, directly in front of the
big paper mill truck, which was load
ed with coal. The driver made a
desperate effert to swerve the heavy
truck but a rear wheel ran over tho
little fellows foot. mashing and
lacerating it terribly. The lad was
hurried to the hospital of Dr.
Richards, at Port Deposit, for sur
gical aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
TO REOPEN CHURCH

Asbury Church, On Hopewell
charge, that has been closed for the
past three months, undergoing a
thorough renovation and improve
ment on the interior, will be reopened
for divine service Oct. the 14th.
Services in afternoon and evening,
afternoon service beginning promptly
at $3.50 o'clock and the evening SER
vice at 1880.
DR.. J. W~Colona, Supt. of the
Wilmington Dist, and DR.. Geo. L.
Hardestry, of Seaford, Del, will be
the preachers for the occasion. We
also expect visiting preachers from
the neighboring charges Special
music for the occasion. An Or
chestra from Wilmington, DEL, will
assist in the music.
All are welcome and we extend to
all a very cordial invitation,
DANIEL WILSON,
Pastor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
MRS. N. G. BROWN

This community was saddened by the
news that Mrs. Mary L. Brown, wife OF
IN. c. Brownof this town, had passed
away at six o'clock Tuesday evening,
Oct. 9, after an illness of several weeks.
This christian woman, who was always
deeply interested in the young people
and devoted her life to Sunday school,
church and temperance work, was held
in high regard by all who knew her, and
sympathy is extended to the family in
their bereavement
Mrs. Mary Lincoln Brown was a
daughter of the late Joseph and Philena
Stephens. and was born on the old
homestead about two miles northeast of
Rising Sun. She had just passed htr
Goth birthday one week previous. to her
death. Attending Millersville, Pa, State
Normal School she Taught in the public
schools of our county for some years.
Early in life she joined the Methodist
Episcopal chruch in this town. and re-
manned ever devout and consistent
member. devoting herself earnestly to
the work in Sunday school and church,
and being active in the Missionary, Aid
and other societies auxiliary to the
church.
She was staunch temperance woman,
and charter member of the local
w. c. T. U.. there being now but one
surviving charter member, Mrs. Isabel
PogUe. of this town. At tha recent
State convention of the w. c. T. u.
Mrs. Brown had the honor of being
elected to life membership.
In 1885 she was united in marriage
with N. c. Brown in the M. E. church
here, and all her married life was spent
in Rising Sun. Her husband survives,
with one son. Charles Brown of Balti-
more, and one daughter. Miss Emma
Brown. Two sisters. Mrs. Jennie Reis-
Ter. wife of c. M. Reisler of Calvert;
Miss Elizabeth R. Stephens. of Rising
Sun. and one brother. John L. Stephens.
who resides on the old home place,
also survive.
The funeral will be held on FRIDAY,
! eth inst. with services at her late res
idenee at p. m. No further notice
will be given. Private interment will
be made in Rosebank cemetery. Calvert
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-10-12
CELEBRATED OPENING OF ROAD

Port Deposit. was ablaze with elect
trio light and all dressed up in holi-
day attire Friday evening last, cele-
brating the opening of the new con-
crete road, which had been COM
pleted and thrown open to travel
some weeks previous. The improv-
ed concrete road now extends
through the town, from Rock to
Perryville.
A parade of fire companies,
lodges, autos, floats, horsemen, in
dividuals in fancy and comic attire,
with four bands to furnish music was
held about eight o'clock, followed by
speaking and street dancing.
Cecil Clyde Squir president on the
stand and introduced John M. Mack
all. of the State Roads Commission,
who addressed the multitude, the
old town being crowded with visitors
and merrymakers.
The prizes for the best appearance
of individual entries in the parade,
which consisted OF ten silver cups Of
various sizes, contributed by the mer-
chants of the town were awarded as
follows:-
First prize for the best appearing
visiting Uniformed Fire Company
with apparatus, awarded to the Elk
ton Fire Company; Second prize for
the best appearance of other visiting
awarded to the Red
Men of Perryville; Third Prize, visit
ing organization with most men in
line, awarded to Rising Sun Fire
Company; Fourth Prize, best decorat-
ed float, awarded to Mrs. Annie
Krauss; Fifth Prize, best appearing
horseman, awarded to Floyd Sim.
ners. Four other prizes were
awarded to Lawrence Paxson, Ed
ward Weaver, Mildred McNully,
Catherine Pugh and Joe Duke.
The Judges were ]. M. Arthur,
Capt @. H, Beerman. John A. Har-
.enstine, Senator H. Arthur Cantwell
md Wilmer ]. Falls. Following the
the crowd enjoyed a Free
Movie In the Riverside Theatre.