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The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
ROTARIANS NOMINATE
OFFICERS AND LISTEN TO
BUSINESS SSES

Report on the general federal aid
road proposition by B. A. Cameron,
a talk on the seventh paragraph OF
Rotary code of ethics by Dick Grif-
fifth, one on the relation of the pub
lie to the government in business
transactions by Earl Slipher, reading
of a poem by Henry L. Albers, a res
olution to cooperate with other To-
cal organizations in the invitation to
the State Federation of WomenSs
clubs to hold their 1925 convention in
Flagstaff, reports by DR.. M. G. From
ske and J. C. Brown, respective chair
men of the "On to Las Vegas con-
ference" and "On TO Toronto inter-
national convention committees, and
nomination of officers for the ensu-
ing year were high lights in Tues
days Rotary meeting, Of which Loren
w. Cress was chairman and for
which he had arranged an interesting
and profitable program.
The meeting was started off by
some timely filming of recalcitrants
for grievous sins-those who paid be-
ing L. B. McMullen, Tom Mccullough,
Ed Babbitt, Bill Cady, Pat Moran,
Frank ChlShOEn, DeI otfOHg3 v. ID.
Wilson and Ray Babbitt.
Macs dereliction had to do with
the birth the night before of Hol-
stein female at the Normal school
dairy barn. Then he paid again, as
did Ray Babbitt, for wearing mus
staches. But they were only 25-cent
size adornments so they got off that
easy.
Earl Slipher, owning to a birthday
this week, contributed fat cigars.
Fred Breen, guilty of like offense
against the peace and security of the
nation, paid for his birthday with a
check representing dime for each
year to date.
/. B. Koch, back from no-see-you-
for-Iong trip, was called on for
a talk and asked for a rising vote of
thanks for the artisan reflectors
George T. Harrington had placed on
the Rotary signs at either end of
town, which cost George fine.
Miss Elsa Myers coaxed harmony
from the ivories for the rest to sing
Continued on Page Two.)
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PLAY
FARMERS IN BARN DANCE

Friday night the senior class of
Flagstaff high school gave barn
dance in the High school auditorium.
The affair was extremely well done
with the girls dressed as demure
country maidens in gingham, while
the boys wore overalls. They danced
the dances of long ago. The hall, no
longer an auditorium, but converted
to represent interior of vast barn,
was fragrant with the scent of baled
hay which stood in the center of the
floor, showing dimly in the light of
the lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
A charming scene, evoking memories
TO older ones present of the days
when they were young and with life
all joyous before them. The instruct
ors took an active part in the festiv-
tiles, surprising some of the students
by their enthusiasm and pep. But
then everyone was full of pep and the
joy of life.
Theed ance was given by seniors to
juniors and sophomores, who admit
that when it came to giving dances
seniors were in class by themselves.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
TWO SENT TO STATE
PEN FOR STEALING FROM
DONEY PARK RANCHER

Two repentant youths were brought
before Judge j. E. Jones of superior
court Tuesday afternoon-Marvin
Speese, recently of Pennsylvania, and
Ashton Field, formerly Of Los An
geles. They were heard on charge
Of burglary Of e. G. Keith's house at
Doney Park, and pleaded guilty.
Field said that he had been in the
marines but could not get an honor
able discharge because of having been
O. w. O. L. He came to Arizona, he
said, because he didn't like city life.
When he reached here he was unable
to find work and had met Speese,
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The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
WEBER Bros GARAGE
Is NOW READY FOR YOU

Webber Brothers announce this
week that they have opened their
garage and service station-the for
mer Flagstaff Garage-and are ready
for business.
These hustlers have greatly i'm
proved the property since they
bought it. They cut away the side
walls at the front, to give access off
the street to cars after gas. A pump
has been installed under cover, which
will permit service with gas in that
space to four cars at one time.
The space lost in this way at the
front of the building has been more
than made up by extending to the
rear. There is room for storage of
80 cars. Connections have been made
for installing steam heat this fall.
In addition to their line of acces-
sories and parts, Goodrich tires and
Willard batteries, they have an g.
hour storage battery recharging
system, the only one in northern
Arizona, by which the patron can
have his battery recharged in one
day.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
KNOLES BROS. PURCHASE
THE TRUSWELL BAKERY

Rollin and Tom Knoles the first of
this week bought Ed Truswells s
Sanitary bakery on the southside and
have moved the stock and are NOV
ing the equipment to their Bon Ton
bakery.
These aggressive brothers have
built up a splendid business in the
few months since they bought the
Bon Ton, by courtesy, prompt service,
reduced prices and high class of
bakery goods of all varities. Their
out-of-t town business has steadily
grown also, until it probably amounts
to even more than their Flagstaff
business.
Mr.. Truswell for some time had
wanted to sell, so he could go to
Albuquerque, where his wife and
little baby are and where, it is said,
he has good business opening. 1t
was the latter that decided the Knoles
brothers to buy him out, as they
were compelled by the steady increase
of their trade to increase their equip
ment. In fact, they had orders at
the factory for lot of machinery
and other necessities, which they cam
celled by wire as soon as the purchase
was made.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
u. S. GOODS ROADS MAN
ASKS HELP HERE FOR NEW
FEDERAL AID ROAD LAW

G. M. Barber of the u. s. Good
Roads association of Albuquerque was
a Flagstaff visitor the last of last
week. He is organizing the Is west
ern states in an attempt to secure
financial assistance necessary to
wage a fight in congress for the pas
sage of few federal aid road bill, to
be introduced at the next session of
congress.
He says that the eastern states
have received practically all of the
federal aid they need and are now
fighting to have federal aid done
away with. The present federal aid
act expires in 1926. The southern
states are said to be lined up with
those of the west for the passage of
a new bill. The old bill carried APP
preparations of $500, 100000 for four
years and the new one asks for $751;
100000 for four years.
Due to lack Of funds in the west
and south, Mr.. Barber said, they
could not meet federal aid on as much
of their highways as desired, while
the richer eastern states did meet it.
The main highways IN the south and
east, he says, are in an unfinished
condition and it is essential that fed
eral aid be continued another four
years. Should the new measure fail
to pass, he says, the west and south
will have no means for completing
their highway projects.
Mr.. Barber talked on Friday night
at a special meeting of the Flagstaff
Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
MRS. THORNER DEAD; WAS
MOTHER -IN-LAW H. HUNT,
WHO DIED LAST WEEK

The death angel on Wednesday af-
ternoon bereaved a little Flagstaff
woman whose afflictions have been
coming more rapidly during the last
few weeks than it is the lot of most
people to suffer. She is Mrs. Ethel
Hunt, and this time it was her moth
er, Mrs. w. w. Thorner, who was ta-
ken.
Mrs. Hunts husband, Howard L.
Hunt, died only last week. His moth
er and sister had died only short
time before.
Mrs. Thorner's death was caused
by pneumonia, from which Mr.. Hunt
had died. Mrs. Thoner had been ill
only a week. From the first there
had been little hope. She and her
husband made their home here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt.
Annie M Fishlock was born in Wa
terville, Mass, April 20, 1855. She
was nearly SO years old She was
united in marriage to William Wal
lace Thorner on July 4, 1891, at
South birmingham, Mass. To this
union was born one daughter, Mrs.
Howard Hunt of Flagstaff Mrs.
Thorner came to Flagstaff in 1915,
and although she was in poor health,
was able to take an active part in the
affairs of this life until about a week
ago when the death of her son-in-law
gave her a shock that she was unable
to bear. She was member of the
Baptist church and endeavored to the
best of her ability to lead life that
was pleasing to her Master. She did
her best to be ready to meet Him
when her call came.
SHE was kind and loving wife and
mother, always ready to help those
in need. She leaves her husband and
daughter, a little granddaughter,
and two sisters, the latter in Massa-
chusetts.
Funeral services will be at the
Flagstaff Undertaking parlors to-
morrow, in charge of j. w. Saunders,
minister of the Christian church.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
CAPTAIN [. C. ARTHUR.
LATE BATTERY TEACHER
HERE, DIED ON MONDAY

Captain Louis C. Arthur died on
Monday in the east. The news was
received here in telegram to DR.. A.
j. Mackey, formerly lieutenant in
Flagstaff Battery D, who was close
friend of Captain Arthur when the
latter was here for a year up to last
summer as instructor of national
guard field artillery for Arizona.
The wire was from Mrs. Louis G.
Arthur. 1t is not known whether she
is the mother or the wife of deceas-
ed, though it is believed she is the
wife, as announcements that Captain
Arthur was to be married two or
three months ago had been received
by DR.. Mackey and others.
Arthur was about % years old. He
was a West Point graduate. He
would not talk about his war exper-
fences, but because of the high regard
in which he was held in higher army
circles and especially with General
Howse of Ft Bliss, his acquaintances
here are sure his record was an en-
viable one.
Captain Arthur left here to be nat
ional guard field artillery instructor
for Pennsylvania, with headquarters
at Pittsburgh.
At the armory Tuesday night the
battery boys stood at attention for
five minutes in respect to the mem
ory of their former instructor. Lieu,
tenant Hill H. Lewis wired the armory
at Pittsburgh that night to get furth-
er particulars, but the only informa-
ton contained in the telegram of re-
ply was that Captain Arthur's adj
dress was 2O29 Hillyer Place, Wash
ington, d. c., which was taken to
mean that he had been transferred
to that city.
Burial was with full military hon
ors at Arlington national cemetery,
Washington, Wednesday afternoon.
Floral offerings were sent by some
of Captain Arthur's many Flagstaff
friends.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
STEPHEN JANUS LEAVES
LEUPP FOR new POST
ON SIOUX RESERVATION

| Stephen Janus, for the last nine
years Indian superintendent at the
Leupp agency, has been ordered to
leave as soon as possible for North
Dakota, to take charge of the Elbow
wood agency (Sioux) at old Fort
Berthold.
The transfer is promotion, the
North Dakota agency being much
larger one than that at Leupp.
Mr.. Janus was in Flagstaff on Sat-
urday and then planned to leave with
Mrs. Janus in their Willys-Knight
closed car on Monday or Tuesday, to
drive to their new home.
Mr.. Janus promotion is noImystery
to Flagstaff people, who know what
a builder and booster he is. When he
went to Leupp there were only go
pupils in the school. Now there are
$50. Under his aggressive admins
tration, vast amount of building has
been done, making the agency and
school buildings commodious and mod
ern and greatly increasing their num-
Der. To him is due the credit for the
building of the two bridges at Leupp
and the one at Cameron. He also did
much to improve the roads and took
an intense interest in general i'm
provement in any direction needed.
Mr.. Janus has been in the Indian
service 35 years. He was at Tuba
nearly four years before going to
Leupp. He came to Tuba from Turtle
Mountain, N. D. Under the proposed
new regulations he can soon retire at
a good salary for the rest of his life,
as they require retirement at 65 years
of age.
Mr.. Janus diplomatic manner of
handling the various issues arising
between stockmen, Indians and other
interests won him general admiration
and friendship. There are many to
wish him and his wife a pleasant life
in their new home.
Mr.. Janus did not know who his
successor will be, but he probably will
be here about the first of April he
said.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
SPARK PLUG HAS WENT

Leewood Damon, better known as
"Spark Plug" of "Mule Tanners
club" fame, has left town. He found
that the attitude of townspeople on
certain matters such as, for instance,
personal property, did not coincide
with the rather socialistic views
which he held. All the way from far
off Maine he had come, and coming
had brought his beliefs in regard to
community ownership with him. Here
he had bit of debate over such mat
ters with certain people and shortly
after the finish of said debate he de-
parted still heading west. There was.
no one to see him off. And the Mule
Tanners club is disbanded.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
BASEBALL SOON NOW, YOU
FANS, SO GET READY TO
YELL, DARN YOUR HIDES

Baseball season draws closer and
in a couple of weeks now we'll see
the boys going out for daily practice.
The American Legion committee or
ganiZing the team are: Clarence T.
Pulliam, chairman; Fred E. Brown
ing and Frank Chisholm.
Too early yet for the lineup an
nouncement. The committee is in
correspondence with bunch of play
Rrs. Looks now like Lightning Cur
It's will be here on his old third sack
and Charlie Gilliland again at short.
Bowman, now accountant for Ed
Babbitt, is slated for the middle bag
and Walter (Swede) Carlson for first.
Clarence Katus, star North Dakota
player not SO long ago, is counted on
for the twisting and another man may
be obtained to alternate or substitute
when Clarence, if that ever happens,
isn't feeling up to the mark
Manager Browning may catch, and
the fans bnow that means a good
man behind the bat. But, he says, if
Dunn, former Syracuse man, can do
it better, why it will be done by
Dunn.
In the outfield, Amos, of course,
viii shine as of yore in left. Clar-
ence (Swede) Johnson will be home
soon now and place in the outfield
is being held for that wicked sticker.
Browning is always good for the out
field in case he lays off the mask
and protector, while Tommy Knoles is
another promising youngster for the
outfield, and he is just about the
speediest chap on his feet who ever
donned the cleated brogans.
The Phoenix Woodmen team is anx-
ious to get the opening date here.
At the park several Improvements
will be made. A gate will be put in
the grandstand to shut spectators
from the field. The wire netting,
which has too fine a mesh, will be
put in the field to shut off bad low
place and a new net put in the
grandstand. Seats will be built in the
pits for the players, wire will be run
at either side from the grandstand to
fix auto parking limits, and other
things done to make the park conven-
lent and up to date.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
FLAGSTAFF WILL CELEBRATE THE
FOURTH IN REGULAR STYLE THIS
YEAR: AMERICAN LEGION HAS
COMMUNITY AT WORK PLANNING
That there will be bangp Fourth of July celebration in Flag
staff this year the guarantee put forth by the local American
Legion post and committee is already hard at work formulating


swell the attendance here. Making plans early
insures their smooth working and prevents last
minute changes and disappointments.
We had no celebration last year. 1t was mis-
take. Business men profit from a celebration,
through the great increase of people in town.
Nor is that the only, nor the chief advantage.
For town gets or loses reputation as a live
town in proportion to the number of general
celebrations it has. A reputation for being slow
and place where nothing much ever happens is
sure to fall to any place that can't scare up a
good blowout every so-often There is no other
time so good and appropriate as the Fourth.
Flagstaff should have a live celebration of
two or more days every Fourth.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
ALL MIGHT HAVE BEEN
WELL HAD THE DARKIES
TAKEN SOUTHERN ROUTE

Two darkies drove a Chandler sedan
in from the west this week and Billy
Rudd, deputy sheriff, tackled them
before they got real chance to tour
our bithulithic. He believed one of
them was Joe Williams, alias Love,
wanted in Bakersfield and San Fran
cisco on some charges unknown here.
Billy grabbed the nearest coon, the
other jumping from the other side of
the car and beating it.
It was Love who got away. But
yesterday the sherff's officers had
him located at Moqui, this side of
Winslow, so he likely will be in Jail
Continued on Page Eleven)
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

OF course, it is too early to announce what all
the attractions will be, though there will be a
baseball tournament and lot of Indian races
and sports. It is hoped that the new race track
in city recreation park will be completed by
then, which will give opportunity for match
races The Indian races can be handled without
the track, for that is something they do not
have on the reservation, SO is something they do
not miss.
The celebration will be for at least two days
and may be for more.
1t is well to mature plans early. Getting start
ed in advance of other surrounding towns may
deter some of them from having celebrations and
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

Without doubt Flagstaff has the
finest summer climate in the west,
and scenic attractions second to none
Normal is not only favorably located,
but equally as well equipped. These
advantages are also enjoyed by the
university of Arizona students who
hold their summer sessions at Nor
NAL.
On account of the large number of
teachers who come to the normal
summer session and who otherwise
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

could not come during the other quar-
ters without leaving their positions,
very comprehensive course is offered.
Especially is this so in the art, COM
mercial, educational English, home
economics, manual arts, mathematics,
music, physical education and scienti-
fic departments. Many of these
teachers are alumni who have receiv-
ed their diplomas from this institu-
ton and who come back each summer
to do special work toward the addi-
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
CAPTAIN HARDY, EXPERT
SHOT, TO BE HERE APRIL 6

Captain A. Fl. Hardy will be guest
of the Flagstaff Gun club on Sunday,
April 6, and will give free exhibition
of expert and fancy shooting. Gun
enthusiasts all know Captain Hardy,
at least by reputation, and with the
visitors from nearby gun clubs sched-
uled to be here on that day to par
cipata in the shooting and the many
others sure to be ON hand as specta-
tors, there should be sizable crowd
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

w. E. Dickinson, district engineer
of the geological survey, and Don
Dudley of that department returned
Friday night from their Lees Ferry
water gauging inspection tired but
wearing ten-foot smiles to be back.
Monday morning they scampered
forth again headed for Grand Canyon
in order to see if the water there
is as wet as it was at the Ferry.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

Insofar, at least, as the project
proposed exceeds the requirements of
flood control and irrigation" said the
commission, which is composed of the
secretaries of war, interior and agri-
culture, "the bill proposes that the
United States undertake new nat
ional activity, namely, the business of
constructing facilities for production
of electrical power for general dispo-
sition. an activity which, if logically
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

tion of a special clause in their diplo-
mas enabling them to do specializ-
ed teaching in their chosen depart
ment. This continuous contact of
alumnus and alma mater is respon-
sible for a very fine school spirit.
The fact that during this term
school work is offered to everyone
from the Junior year in high school
to teachers doing advanced work, be-
sides the cooperative U. of A. sum-
Continued on Page Two)
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
DIED IN COUNTY JAIL

Fostieno Duran, resident of the
southside, Flagstaff, who was arrest
ed Sunday by Constable J. O. Parsons
at his home after he had threatened
to kill Mrs. Duran with an ak, died at
county Jail on Tuesday.
Duran had been Ill for some time.
refusing to either eat or drink. He
suffered from various hallucinations
and raved almost incessantly from
the time he was arrested until his
death. He was 42 years old. DR..
Felix Manning, county health physi-
clan, pronounced death due to natural
causes.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
MONDAY ANNIVERSARY OF
GEORGE BABBITT'S DEATH

Last Monday was the anniver-
sary of the death, March "a, 1920,
of George Babbitt of Flagstaff,
pioneer, capitalist, philanthropist,
and one of the bestowed men
Flagstaff ever had or ever will
have. Many of his friends thought
of him last Monday and remember
ed with feeling this kindly, lovable
man who held no natreds. His
greatest happiness came from
knowing those about him We're
cared for and there were no needy
so far as he knew.
Many have missed him, rich and
poor alike.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
THIS is THE WAY THEY
TREAT PHILANTHROPISTS

w. F. Clay, fireman on the Grand
Canyon railroad, is in county Jail in
Flagstaff, bond having been set at
$500 by Judge j. E. Jones of superior
court The charge against Clay is
that during a dance at Grand Canyon
he entered the hall with a gallon of
some sort of liquid, alleged to be
whiskey, and invited all to join him
in good time. Clay denies inten-
tions to sell the booze.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
ASKS ADVERTISING SIGNS
BE REMOVED FROM HIGHWAY

J. w. Wagnon of the state highway
department, spent Tuesday here He
asked that the county board of super
visors request that all advertising
signs be removed from the highway
right of way. This has been done in
several southern counties, he said,
and the result is a general improve
ment in scenery,
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

pursued, has possibilities of demands
upon the federal treasury in amounts
far beyond those now involved in rec
lamation and highway construction
combined"
Pointing out that the government
heretofore has constructed power
plants on irrigation projects for pri-
mary use on the projects themselves.
The report declares the proposal for
the construction of reservoir saving
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
BENDER WINS SUIT FOR
POSSESSION OF RESTAURANT

Judge ]. e. Jones in superior court
Monday morning rendered his decision
in the Joe Bender VS. Wee Tong dis
possession suit, deciding that Bender
is entitled to possession of the Rail-
road avenue building which he bought
October 9 from Mrs. Fred Hensing.
1t was further decided that Bender is
to have $65 a month rent from the
above date. It is not known yet
whether the case is to be appealed by
Wee Tong's attorneys, C. B. Wilson
and F. NJ Gold. If not, then Bender
will go. to work at once fitting the
place up for a modern restaurant.
George R. Lewis was his attorney.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
WONDERFUL CALIFORNIA!
NOW HAVE "SOFT HAIL!"

LOS ANGELES, March 21.-In
midst of cold, heavy rainstorm
shortly after two o'clock this after
noon there fell sheet of white
flakes that some identified as snow
and the skeptical called "soft hail."
Sure! sure, when it freezes in
Florida they call it CONCEALED heat.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

capacity of from four to eight
times the needs of irrigation and flood
control and of a power development
twenty times in excess of probable
power needs of the irrigated lands
and adjacent communities, is COM
plete departure from former policies"
The report declared the present in
vestment in the United States in
plants engaged in developing electric
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION RULES
AGAINST BOULDER CANYON DAM SAYS
MUST DEVELOP THE RIVER HEAD FIRST

Boulder
lined bill to be equal to undertakings at Muscle Shoals e lo
electrical pending full consideration
Mha theS Sten mean
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

Ed Priest, county interpreter, has
been laid up for several days in his
room in the Mayflower block. 1t is
kidney trouble, from which he has
suffered for some time. It is hoped
he may soon be able to be out again.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28

Attorney C. B. Wilson got home
the first of this week from Holbrook,
where he had been for more than
week as counsel in the bank case.
The Coconino sun., 1924-03-28
NORMAL SUMMER SCHOOL WILL OPEN
JUNE Is FOR TWELVE WEEKS; PLANNING
FOR MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER BEFORE


me OpenJ Jun andc 22.