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The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
FOUNDERS DAY CELE-
BRATED AT THE CANYON

At the last meeting Of the PIT. A.
/ several important matters were taken
! up. The school board having inform
ed US that they could easily afford to
buy enc clock, it was decided to pur-
chase just one, instead of two, as
formerly voted. The matter of play
ground equipment was discussed and
the assembly voted to purchase and
install a giant stride and three new
swings, at a cost of approximately
$40.
An appropriation of $15 was made
to the department presidents fund,
and $25 to the National Child Welfare
fund. We ale small organization
but we earnestly desire to do our
share in the state and national work
as we'll as locally.
At this meeting it was decided that
the PIT A. give free dance to the
community March 17th Light refresh
ments will be served. We wish to
take this means of thanking the COM
munity in general for the wonderful
support given us in any and every
thing we have undertaken.
Founders Day Celebration at
Canyon
There was splendid attendance of
both children and growrsups at the
long-looked-for birthday party of the
National Parent Teacher association
Friday evening, February s. The pro
gram committee, with the assistance
of the ways and means committee
gave delightful entertainment. Mrs.
). G. Stephens, our regular program
chairman, took charge of the meeting
The program was especially interest
ing, as it included both old and
young. Original essays on the lives
Of Washington and Lincoln were read
by Ernest Stelling and Vera Goss.
Other children marched in with let
ters, in blue and gold en- their backs,
so that when they turned to give the
salute and pledge to the flag the
words Child Welfare Day" could be
read by the audience. A most inter-
esting talk on the aims, purposes and
work of the PIT. A. was given by our
chief ranger, Mr.. Scoycf. He spoke
of the appalling illiteracy prevalent in
our country and the greet good an
organization like the PIT. Al. could
do.
A large birthday cake mounted on
blue and gold tea wagon then APP
peared from the rear of the room,
drawn by three little girls. The cake
was read in gold and the twenty-seven
blue candles bridghtly burning made
an impressive-looking sight
Ice cream and cake were served,
and everybody urged to eat all they
could. A small piece of the birthday
cake appeared on each plate. A
dance was then enjoyed and it was
midnight before anyone realized it.
The silver offering taken amounted
to $23.51. This is sent to the Nat
ional Child Welfare Committee.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

single shift, when it was put running
continuously by the new owners, the
w. M. Cady Co., had to have a great
many more experienced woods and
mill men. They had to get them
where they could get the best ones and
get them quickest, at the same time
without hiring them away from other
mills in northern Arizona and New
Mexico, which would not have been
just the proper thing to do. So they
brought in their old and tried colored
employees from Louisiana.
It is interesting in this connection
To note that when the w. M. Cady
Lumber Co. shut down their big plant
in McNary, La, and bought the one
at Cooley, (now McNary), Arizona,
they lost just six days in operation. 1t
took just that long to move in the
old hands from Louisiana. It is also
interesting to note and an evidence
of the cordial relations that must exist
between management and men, that
only six of the regular employees in the
big organization failed to make the
move with the management to this
state.
Mr.. Pipes says that if or when box
lumber fails to come from their local
mill fast enough to keep the box fac
tory going night and day, box lumber
will be shipped here from the other
plant at McNary.
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\
the slightest attention to them. Then,
too, even if the motorist did read
them, he would have to read many
dealing with the same subject in order
to fix it in his mind.
Throughout the country moves are
being made to abolish the wayside
sign. The u. S. bureau of public
roads is giving its entire support to
these drives, and public sentiment
throughout the country seems to be
with it. We are, however, setting aside
certain areas which may be used for
advertisements. But only in these
areas will they be tolerated"
Mr.. Miller suggests that, instead of
the roadside signs, the tradespeople
prepare a small folder listing their
names and also giving some Of the
points in and about Flagstaff. These,
he suggests, sent to towns both east
and west of us for distribution would
benefit the town, the tourist and
the merchant. 1t would give the tour
ist the true facts ,of the wonderful
country on every side of US and tend
to keep him with US for bit. 1t
would bring the advertisements to his
close attention. In short, it would
really "reach'' him. Mr.. Miller says
he has received many inquiries for
just such a folder from people who
are planning trips and wish to know
about the country. Through the fold-
er they would get the truth, learn of
the merchant and the scenery would
not be polluted.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

i asking for a local protest against a
rehearing of railroad passenger rates
by the interstate commerce commits
sion. City council and chamber of
commerce had promptly wired the
commission and our representatives in
congress protesting against the re-
hearing and encouraging replies prom
ising active cooperation had already
been received from Senator Ashurst
and Congressman Hayden.
DR.. Fronsl1e showed that the local
Boy Scout work is going ahead with
a rush. In less than one and a half
months the membership has increas-
ed 60 per cent and three new troops
have. been added, while vast amount
of detail work has been cleared up.
Not only financially, but regarding
work, also, budgets have been pre-
pared. Rotary's further cooperation
is expected in, the attendance each
week at the Boy Scout meeting Of the
Rotary program chairman for that
week.
Cigars for the day were furnished
by Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Chisholm,
introduced by Mr.. Breen as the "pus-.
slant, pusseyless, corsetless wonder.
The good things to eat were pre-
pared and served by the following la
dies of the Woman's club: Mrs. p. I'll.
Nelson, chairman; Mrs. Charles Hill
lebrandt, Mrs. F. A. Morse, Mrs.
Clover Hutson.
Guests: Miss Whetsel, Miss Elsa
Myers, Mr.. Bellwood, Mr.. Rickel, w.
M. Cady, Jr., Dr.. E. s. Miller, 7. A.
Riordan, Jack Fuss, Scout Executive
Mccormick.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
SECRETARY DENBY QUITS
|. TO TAKE EFFECT MAR. 10

WASHINGTON Feb. 18.-Edwln
B. DENLY has resigned as secretary
of the navy and his resignation has
been accepted.
After repeatedly declaring he never
would quit the cabinet under the fire
Of those who have criticised his part
in the oil leasing program, the secre-
tary notified President Coolidge today
that he was ready to step out.
His decision followed telephone
consultation between the president and
Mr.. DENLY in which all of the latest
aspects of the situation were talked
over in the light of information pass
ed ON to the White House by repub-
ican leaders in the senate.
Recently a number of the secre-
tary's friends also have been consult
ed by Mr. Coolidge, and they are UNI
derstoodto have advised the president
that they fully understood the en-
barfassment that might result in re-
tanning Mr.. DENLY in the cabinet while
the oil annulment suits are in prog
reSs.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

until noon or after, in mourning.
The schools also were closed.
FIR. Vabre's Life
Reverend Father Cyprian Vabre was
born in Rodez, province of Aveyron,
France, on December 5, 1871, being
just a little more than 81 years old
at the time of his death. He was or
dained to the priesthood % years ago
the eighth of last December. For a
few years he was located in New
Mexico, coming here to Flagstaff %
years ago.
During his stay in Flagstaff he
brought many converts into the Cath
olic fold. This was accomplished
through his charming personality
rather than through solicitation on his
part.
His silver jubilee was celebrated in
1920 and marked his twenty-fifth
year as a priest. Twenty-Five years
of service, of self-sacrifice, of duty.
A record of which we may justly be
proud. For he was our friend, the
friend Of all humanity.
One of Father Vabre's pet hobbies
was the making of unique lamps of
cactus and Indian baskets. For some
of the lamps he used stands of the
stems of the giant cholla cactus with
shades Of Indian baskets. One of
these lamps stands in the lobby of
Ell Tovar hotel at Grand Canyon. He
was working on a Rotary emblem
at the time of his death. AS an art
istic craftsman he was almost without
peer in this part of the country.
He had a great love for all man
kind and also for animal life in gem
eral. His home was always sanctuary
for stray cats, and Bosco, his dog,
taught in the ways of true hospital
ity, would share his food with these
other creatures.
Father Cyprian Vabre came to
Flagstaff in December, 1900, as sue
cessor to Father Dilly who had been
the parish priest here The nuns of
the Sisterhood of Loretto had arrived
but year caller and conditions were
of the most primitive. Father Vabre
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
ROTARIANS HONOR LATE
FIR. VABRE; DISCUSS LIVE.
COMMUMTY PROBLEMS
CONTINUED from Page One.)

lent for one minute in respect to the
memory of FIR. Vabre.
Vice-President Fred S. Breen, who
called the meeting to order, read tel
egrams and letters expressing grief
Lusk of Los Angeles, first president
Flagstaff Rotary; U. S. Senator Ralph
H. Cameron, the Winslow Rotary club,
Victor Patrusso, manager of the FL
Tovar hotel at Grand Canyon, and
George H. Reed of the Fred Harvey
system, Los Angeles, and G. Allie
Martin of FL Paso, governor 9Th dis
trict Rotary. Messrs. Patrusso and
Reed each sent floral pieces. for the
funeral.
Mr.. Breen said FIR. Vabre had PLAN
ned and partly finished large Rotary
wheel from cholla cactus to be given
to the local club. The members voted
to close their places of business the
next day from 8 a. m. to noon, and
w. II. Switzer, Ray Babbitt and Ray
Simpson were appointed as a COM
mittee to notify non-members so all
might close who wished to.
Arrangements were made for Ro-.
tarianss to attend the funeral services
in q body.
With the handing of the gavel to
Ed Babbitt, chairman for the day,
came an interesting and instructive
program which Ed had worked out,
beginning with a vocal solo, Little
Mother of Nine" by Professor Tom
o. Bellwood of the Normal, with Miss
Mildred Whetsel, also of the Normal
faculty, at the piano. Then followed
concise explanation by Acting Mayor
Earl G. Siphsr of the present situa-s
ton regarding city water development
and the proposed new depot; state
ment by Joe B. Rickel,. clerk of the
county board of supervisors, on the
problem of transferring the tied-up
road bond money to- the Flagstaff
Winslow road; statement of Boy
Scout progress locally by DR.. Martin
G. Fronske, president Grand Canyon
council. Boy Scouts; business methods
talk on "The Ethical Position of
Monopoly Toward the Public" by
George T. Harrington. This carefully
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22


ter Zimmerman, assistant to Bishop
Gercke Of Tucson, the bishop, owing
to engagements which he could moi
cancel, being unable to be here. The
deacon was Rev. Fred Richmont OF
st. Johns, the sub-deacon Rev. Edward
Albouy of WinsTow. The oration was
by Rev. Louis L. Duval of Nogales
Rev. Howard p. Lawton of Tucson
secretary to Bishop Gercke, had gen
eral charge Of the services. The 9th
ers participatings were: Rev. FIR. Ne
breda, c.. NJ. F., Jerome; Rev. FIR. Mar
cellus, o. F. NJ, St. Michaels; Rev
Joseph Barrett, HolbrooR; Rev. FIR
Kress, connected with the Los An
geles japanese mission; Rev. e. Kun
kle, O. r. NJ, pastor of the cathedral
at Santa Fe, N. NJ; Rev. FIR. Payas OF
Prescott; Rev. Joseph Hootsman OF
Kingman; Rev. FIR. Ludger of St
Michaels; Rev. Gerard Breunete, 0. f.
NJ, of Rice.
Rev. Louis L. Duyal's funeral ora
tion was a beautiful tribute to Father
Vabrr and devout, inspiring exhor-
tation to profit by the noble example
his life had been. He spoke of Faith
er Vabre's birth in central France, So
years ago, in section of that coun-
try noted for the strength, patriotism
and ckeerfulness of its people, of his
selection t1 come to Arizona, then in
the early stages of settlement and de-
velopment. He said he was chosen
TO come here because he was picked
as a strong mana man who would
not only carry the message of his God
and the invitation of his church to
the people, but one who would also
help in developing the country, max
ing it more progressive, better place
to live in.
That Father Vabre had nobly and
thoroughly done the work he was sent
here to do, the speaker said there
could be no doubt. He told of the
sorrow with which the news of death
had been received in the south part
of the state, the grief shown by the
many people met on the way here to
the funeral.
Then he called upon his hearers not
to forget the shining example of this
life that had just ended, nor to forget
their Tarted guide, counsellor and
friend IN their prayers.
The lire of automobiles in the fu-
neral procession was more than q
mile long. One hundred and twenty
eight cars were counted and it is GER
tain some were missed in the count.
The pallbearers, all knights of Col
umbus of the fourth degree, uniformed
iii full dress suits, with diagonal
sasles and swords and scabbards were
Z. E. Mccullough, p. ]. Moran, S. j.
Gassnan, T. j. Lindenlann, Henry L.
Albers, Edwin Babbitt, A. ]. Evers,
T. j. HIGGINS and E. A. Carroll, the
latter resident of Needles but mem
beg of the Winslow consistory.
The services at the grave were
brief, impressive, sad, and concluded
with the lowering of the casket while
the paH-bearers stood at either side
with presented swords.
There were many beautiful floral
offerings. These were first at the
parish house, then were removed to
the church, when the body was placed
there on Tuesday, then, early Wednes-
day morning were taken to the grave
and placed short distance from it
where they would not interfere with
the gathering Of the people during the
burial services.
All Of FIagstaff's business places
and offices were closed from 9 o'clock
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
"A. p. ASSOCIATION
TO MEET In PHOENIX

Folsom Moore, publisher Of the Bis
bee Review and the Arizona Star of
Tucson, was elected president of the
Southwestern Associated Press asso-
citation, at meeting of editors and
publishers at Ell Paso Monday, with
Paul Cowles, superintendent of the
Western division, 7. H.. Walker, head
of the Denver bureau, and L. p. Hall,
Western division traffic chief direc-
tors.
Phoenix, Arizona, was chosen for
the next meeting of the editors in
March, 1925.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

Immediately put his shoulder to the
wheel and made things move, slowly
at first, but gradually gathering mo-
mentunl.
1t was entirely due to him that the
Catholic school was built. The work
was begun in 1904 and the original
building was completed a year later.
In 1906 he took his first and last
vacation, making a trip to visit his
old home in southern France. From
there he went to Rome, where he vis-
tied the Quirinal before pushing on
to visit Egypt and the Pyramids. He
was absent on this trip for about
eight months. After that he never
left this country, devoting his entire
time to his work here in Flagstaff.
Father Vabre won the warm re-
gard of all with whom he came in
contact. He was always loyal boost
or for Flagstaff and all things con-
tally ardent and successful booster for
better roads and was vice-president
of the National Park-to-Park High
way association.
With the expansion of the town,
rather Vabfe decided that an addl-
tion should be built for school and in
1911 the work was complete. The old
church is now leased to the city as a
scnool and called the Brannen school.
This building is still the property of
the Catholic church. Father Vabre
also purchased lots near the school,
which are still owned by the church
and where he had hoped some day to
build new church. This plan would
doubtless have been realized had he
but lived a little longer
Once over here in the United States
he proved to be a loyal exponent of
American ideas and ideals. In 1902
he was naturalized and became in
law what he had become in thought
an American citizen.
A two-column cut of Father Vabre
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
JUNIOR CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE IS ORGANIZED;
ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Continued from Page one,)


at previous meeting to study the
situation in regard to securing the
construction of road between here
and Winslow for the information of
the club members reported on the
matter and the report will be turned
over to the roads committee with in
structions to do all in their power to.
have the entire road put in first-class
shape.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce
starts out with about 35 active MEM
bers, with a view of supplementing
the work Of the present chamber
Standing committees will be appointed
10 handle various departments and
they expect to become active in any
and every movement for the better
ment and growth of this section.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

thonght-out and instructive talk will
be printed in future issue of The
Sun.
Mr. Slipher's and Mr.. Rickel's in
formation about the water, depot and
road situations are embodied in spec
ial news articles in this issue.
Mr.. Sliplier also alluded to teIe-
gram received from Amos A. Belts
of the state corporation commission
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

There are no beggars in Tokyo; the
disaster which wiped out half the city
produced not q single mendieant.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
REV. FATHER c. VABRE
LAID AT REST, BUT HIS
GOOD INFLUENCE LIVES

CONTINUED from Page one.)
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

A two-column cut of Father Vabre
failed to arrive from the engraver
this morning as we go to press, but
will be printed next week.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

WHERE PROSPERITY MAKES ITSELF FELT
THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
The headquarters located in this
building Washington D. Long before
official all sections the
Washington. the Post Office
Department knows Prosperity
reflected receipts
additional carriers
holiday
indicating
moth service under Harry
Quainted President Harding.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22

The first bill to pass at the present
session of Congress gave a pension of
$50,000 year for life to Florence
Harding, widow of Warren g. Harding
late President Of the United States.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
HUNT TAKES STEPS LOOKING
TO GASOLINE PRICE INQUIRY

Governor Hunt has taken steps to-
ward an investigation Of the climbing
price of gasoline in Arizona. Action
by the state to curb the increases
looms as a possibility, it was stated
in the governors action in sending a
telegram to Governor McMaster of
South Dakota inquiring concerning
the "result of the experiment con-
Quoted in South Dakota last year in
handling gasoline by the state"
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
FLAGSTAFF LUMBER co.
TOPUT BOX FACTORY ON
DOUBLE TIME NEXT WEEK

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The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
Notions for Home Sewing

Small Perhaps-But So Important
Just now with the many snowy white fabrics waiting
made up into lingerie infants and household supplies
ton supplies become than important We take pride
in keeping notion complete and upo-dae
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
Snap Fasteners

These fasteners snap easily and
stay fastened securely. It's a good
plan to have special cards, in differ
ent sizes, in your work basket ready
fer immediate use.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
Rickrack Braid

This furnishes just the right trim
ming touch for chiIdren's frocks,
summer dresses and decorative
household linens. Its so easily sew
ed on, too, and that's worth much to
the woman who sews. 1t comes in
white and variety of lovely colors.
The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
SIGNS ON FOREST LANDS
ALONG ROADS MUST GO BY
MARCH |, SAYS UNCLE SAM

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The Coconino sun., 1924-02-22
Lawndale Bias Tape

If you have ever tried to fold bias
binding or trimming you know just
what convenience the ready-folded
tape is. Our bias tape is made of
fine, firmly woven lawn, and smooth
ly folded. Comes in all colors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-19
RAILROAD WORK
is PROGRESSING
Fifty Men Kept Busy;
Prepare for Terminal
Work

Fifty men are working steadily NV
putting in standard rails and ties on
the Rio Grandc railway n order u have
the entire line standardized by the
time the port at Point Isabel Is opened.
and work will ~ started soon on the
terminals. siiings and depot ware
houses. according to II. A. O'Brien.
president of the road.
Work j. being done now eight miles
out from Brownsville. and at another
point seven miles from Point Isabel. r.
date five miles Of rails have arrived.
and seven miles more are on the way.
A total Of $4,000 ties have been rccciv-
cd here for the standardizing work. and
like number are moving.
Heavy steel rails are being put in
throughout the length Of the road. Mr.
O'Bricn said. and standard ties are be-
ing used. Everything will be in readi
ness for the opening Of the port when
dredging work on the channel and 9th
er work on the port is completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-19
CREACER VISITS
AT WHITE house
Next Governor of Texas
May Be Butte, Presi-
dent Is Told

WASHINGTON. oct. I'm. Several call
'r hearing "ptimi tic reports wv the
nnli'ical outicol. fcrc received today hy
'rr idcnt o"Iidgc. including Il. u.
Crc'E.r. republican national committee
n1n for Texas. W. said thc party
would show surprising" vote in the
solid South this year EIc also insist
cd republicans have "a real. bona fide i
chance to elect u governor of Texas
aEains; th OPPOSITION ~ Ma Fer
rusor, the democratic candidate.
Senator Cameron nj Arizona. told Mr..
Coolidge thn situation in thc south
western siatr- was most satisfactory
from " r-litical STAN lpoint Howard
Sutherland. former senator from West
Virginia. called WV ihc whit House to-
4ay after visit 10. that state and de-
ciarcd republicans would carry ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-10-19
MOTOR STALLS
ON CROSSINC::
ANOTHER HURT
Automobile Is Thrown
From Track and De-
molished in Bad Crash
Near Mercedes

Luis Gonzales was seriously injured
and his - year old son was killed yes
terday afternoon at 4:iO when branch
train No. ; of the Gulf Coast lines
struck their automobile on crossing
three miles out from Mercedes.
The motor of the ear was stalled. IN
the opinion of trainmen, and the train
could not be stopped IN time 10 avoid
the fatal collision.
Gonzales and his son were driving
north. and drove onto the track. evil
u ntly before they had noticed III,
train After the engine had been stall
ef the engineer Of the train whistIed.
hut the man did not jump. being at tho
wheel whtn the collision occurred His
son. however. tried TO get out of the
car. but failed 10 get out Of the way az
the train
Smashing into the light touring car
almost completely demolishing it. and
dragging IL fifty feet along the track.
tn engine came 10 stop. Gonzales
was found in the back of the car. un-
conscious and apparently in serious
condition. although he revived in
NH'fN liHiF Afi nhNrltldnS VINO later at
tended him declared that his condition
N not fatal unless there are internal
iniuri
When the father was revived his
first words were for the welfare or
his son The car was searched but no
trace az the youth found The body
was soon located on top IF the pilot
~ the engine The father and the body
Of his son were taken back to Mer-
codes while the train. delayed half an
hour hy the tragedy. came on to Har-
lirrcn
The train was not going at an un-
usually fast rate. passengers who ar
rived in Brownsville last night said
II was runninCri0 minutes ahead of
schedule time and had been running
slower than usual
Luis Gonzales lives with his family
on the G. l.. Soils ranch near Mercedes.