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The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
H. S. Corbett of Tucson
To L e a d Republicans

Organization of the republican state
committee, with H. s. Corbett of Tue
son as chairman, was effected Mon
day afternoon at meeting of repub-
licans in Phoenix
Mr.. Corbett, prominent Tucson bust
ness man and long identified with re-
publican party activities in the state,
was the unanimous choice of the del
egates to the state committee meet
ing. W. w. PickreIl of Phoenix, was
chosen unanimously as the secretary
Of the state committee. H L. Van
Spanckerin, business man of Mesa,
was named treasurer of the party for
the coming year. Mrs. John r. Hamp-
ton of Phoenix, and Mrs. Robert E.
Talley Of Jerome, we're chosen by the
committee as the ce-chairmen for
the next two years.
During the meeting resolution was
adopted by unanimous vote author
izing the state executive committee at
its. meeting last Monday, to fill all
vacancies on the state ticket. The
resolution was introduced by George
d. Christy.
Resolutions endorsing the Coolidge
Dawes national ticket, and pledging
the support and loyalty of the com
mittee to them, and endorsing the
candidacy of Dwight B. Heard for
governor, were adopted.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
GOVERNMENT WILL
DI Isl MISS CAMERON
CONTEMPT ACTION

Contempt proceedings against Sen
ator Ralph H. Cameron in which it
is alleged the senator trespassed on
the Bright Angel trail from the rim
of the Grand Canyon in connection
with certain claims were dismissed
when the case was called before Judge
William H. Sawtelle in the United
States district court at Tucson Mon
day.
Harold Baxter, Phoenix attorney
and special prosecutor for the federal
government in the case stated that the
secretary of the interior is about to
issue instructions for the patrol of
the Grand Canyon property to prevent
further trespassing
Superintendent ]. r. Eakin of the
National park service, entered into
the sole and exclusive possession Of
Indian Gardens on the Bright Angel
trail at Grand Canyon Saturday.
superintendent Eakin installed
Ranger Houck in the cabin recently
vacated by Dan Steele, who has for
years been occupying the gardens as
caretaker for Senator Cameron.
A party of surveyors who have been
specially assigned to make a new sur
vey and map of the Bright Angel trail
as 1t extends from the south rim Of
the Grand Canyon to the Colorado riv-
or were Installed in the cabin at
Indian Gardens.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Hall Lumber Company
Hardware Store Open

The Hall Lumber company hard
ware and building supplies store, in
their new building on Kinsley avenue
between Second and Third streets,
was opened for business this week.
Only q portion of the stock has been
received but the entire stock will be
on the shelves within few days. The
office of the lumber company will be
installed at the new store, and the
planning mill is being operated in the
rear. The two yards will be maintain
ed at their present locations. G. B.
Klein will have charge of the new
office and store, and G. B. Hall will
leave this week for California where
ne will remain the balance of the win
ter.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Ten Cottages Will Be
Built At Camp Ground

The Hall Lumber company, con-
tractors, began work on Monday morn
ing on the construction Of ten cot
tages in the Bazell camp grounds at
the west end of town. These cot
tages will be completely. finished in
every detail, and will be sufficiently
comfortable for long residence. Dur
ing the winter these cottages will be
rented to local people, greatly aiding
thereby in relieving the housing prob
lem here which has for months been
very acute. The cottages of course
will be placed at the disposal of tour
lists during the summer.
1t is probable that many more will
be built later. Mr.. BaZell plans to in
stall, as soon as connections can be
made, twenty-five gas meters in the
new cottages and the tent houses now
on the grounds.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
DEATH OF MRS. w. D.
HITCHCOCK SHOCKS
PEOPLE OF WINSLOW

Mrs. w. D. Hitchcock, one of the
best known and most beloved women
in Winslow, died at II o'clock, Mon
day, September 29th, while being TAX
en- to hospital at Los Angeles.
Mrs. Hitchcock was taken with
stroke of apoplexy last Saturday morn
ing, from which she never regained
consciousness. Friends, relatives and
physicians gethered to her aid, but
nothing that loving care could do
avaiied against the last call. Sunday
morning, in Superintendent McCully's
private car, Mrs. Hitchcock was rush
ed to Los Angeles in the hope that
relief could be found, but before the
hospital could be entered, the spirit
of the noble woman arose to Heaven.
The body was taken to San Bern
ardino Monday and prepared for bur-
ial, interment taking place Wednes
day afternoon at two o'clock. She
was accompanied on her last journey
by her husband, Dan Hitchcock,
daughter, Jessebelle, and Mrs. e. r
Thornton. The latter returned to
Winslow Tuesday afternoon The train
was joined on it's way to Los Angeles
by Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Hitchcock, a
son, at Needles, and Mrs Ellen Ames,
a daughter, and the latter's husband,
and Lawrence Hitchcock. a SON, at
San Bernardino. A number of Wins
low people went to San BernaFdino
Wednesday to attend the funeral
Mrs. Hitchcock was 81 years of age
at the time of her death, and had liv-
ed in Winslow seven years. She was
to w D. Hitchcock 81 years
ago. During her entire life she had
been a devoted member of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Ladies' Aid Societies
Honor Mrs. Hitchcock


On Wednesday afternoon the two
circles of the Ladies' Aid of the
Methodist church met to do honor to
the memory of Mrs. w. d. Hitchcock,
whose funeral occurred at the hour
of their meeting, in San Bernardino.
The following declaration was
adopted: eve the, members of the
Ladies' Aid, will strive to emulate
those virtues which we have seen ex-
emplified in the life of our sister, who
has so recently gone from us. Her
tolerance for those who differed from
her, her charity for all, her cheerful
optimism, her abounding hospitality,
sympathy, generosity, and her reli-
ability and steadfastness," A beauti-
full memorial service was conducted
by Mrs. Enyeart.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03

paign. The appointment of Mr.. Proc
tor to this important post came
through Col John C. Greenway of
Tucson, state manager for the nation
al committee, and who is the personal
representative of John w. Davis in
this state.
During the campaign Mr. Proctor
will maintain democratic headquarters
at The Mail Office, Winslow, and from
that office will direct the details of
the approaching political battle. Plans
are already being made for intensity
ing the campaign during the remain
ing weeks before the election.
Arrangements are not yet complete
but announcements as to the list OF
speakers, full itineraries and dates
will be forthcoming from Mr.. Proc
tors office within the very near fu-
ture. Among the number of speakers
whom it Is hoped will participate in
the campaign in this district is Hon.
VIM. G. McAdoo Other speakers of
state or national prominence are be-
ing arranged for.
Mr.. ProctOr's activities in demo-
cratic politics during the past twenty
years, and his extensive acquaintance
ship throughout the state, places him
in the front ranks of the democratic
party in Arizona, and made him the
logical choice as the man to lead the
party in this crucial contest.
Sam w. Proctor came to Winslow
twenty years ago from Illinois, and for
number of years was connected with
the Santa Fe railroad as locomotive
engineer, on this division, running out
of Winslow. During all the time that
ne was employed by the railroad he
was active in both the engineers and
firemen's organizations, serving for a
number of years in both as chairman
of the local grievance committee and
general board of adjustment. He also
served as a member of the state leg
islative board of the engineers.
In 1915 he was elected to the state
legislature, where he was active as
the floor leader during that session.
In 1917 he served as chief clerk of
the house of representatives, and in
March, 1917, was appointed secretary
of the Arizona Corporation Commits
sion, and served in that capacity for
two years.
Two years ago Mr.. Proctor was ap-
pointed by Gov. Geo. W. P. Hunt to
membership on the board Of directors
of the Northern Arizona Normal
school, and is at the present time a
member OF that board. He Is presi-
dent Of the Winslow Rotary club, and
secretary of the Navajo county demo
cratic central committee.
About two years ago Mr. Proctor
entered the newspaper 3eld when he
purchased and took control of the
Winslow Mail. which during his man
agement has become one of the well
known weekly newspapers Of the
southwest
Mr.. Proctor expects within the next
week to aid in the organization
in Winslow OF a Davis and Bryan
club, functioning freely and effective
ly toward the success of John W
Davis and Charles w Bryan at the
polls on November f.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Ashurst Will Tour
Country For Davis

The democratic national committee
announces that "the most active field
drive yet undertaken by the demo-
cratic party in a presidential cam
paign," will be started next week,
covering every bit Of territory COM
prising the 1924 political battlefield" :"
Speakers who will tour in the east,
middlewest, west and south include
Senator Harrison. Mississippi; Hef1in
of Alabama; Caraway of Arkansas; ;
King of Utah; Ashur8t of Arizona, and
Robinson of Arkansas.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
STUDENTS OF HIGH
SCHOOL GIVE FINE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS

The students of the Winslow high
school, under the auspices and diree-
ton of Miss Madalyne Myers, each
week present an interesting program
at the regular Friday assembly. The
public is invited to attend these pro-
grams, which are held during the
period from 1920 to IL o'clock. Today
a health playlet will be presented by
the freshmen girls. 1t is entitled
From FrownB to Smiles" and the
characters are as follows:
Rosy Cheeks Mildred Edwards
Frown Girl ......-.-.....-,No Norma Camp
Mr.. Tired-Feeling ..-...-.-...--....-...........
-......-..... Irby Mae Richardson
Miss Battercake.. .Erma Bremke
Miss Loaf-of-White Bread .....
........,............. Virginia Hungerford
Fried Egg ......E Emma Rhoton
Coffee Pot -......-.-..-.... Marion Enyeart
Mr.. Bottle-of Milk. Lucian Parker
Miss Oat Girl Virginia Phillips
Miss Carrot ,-..........,. Beryl Phillips
Mr.. Squash Man ~... Bernice Warren
Mr. Johnnie Beet Claude Lee Hicks
Good-Health, Gan imprisoned fairy
..............,............... Estella Bundy
Train Bearers ............Grace Ortego
"Vivla Cookery Maid" (Song) ......
................... The Lewis Sisters
Next Friday, October 10th, at the
same hour, program commemorating
Columbus day will be given. as fol-
lows:
OOLS Assembly
Reading: Sail On" Doris Henderson
Playlet, "Our Own Beloved
America" Freshmen Boys
The programs for the month of Oc-
tober have been made up, and will be
published in The Mail each week in
full On October II, the students will
present an election program, when
Sam w Proctor Of The Winslow Mail,
will be the principal speaker, eutlin-
ing the procedure of nominations and
elections. Students will m lake
speeches in behalf of various cadi-
dates up for election this fall.
On October oath the assembly will
honor the late Theodore Roosevelt
with an appropriate program.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Local Woman's S Club
Discusses Forestry

The Womans Club program
for Friday, October 10, will be
as follows: Topic: Forestry"
Roll Call Questions or Cur
rent Events" Paper, Forestry
as a Public Question" Mrs.
Dimmick. Reading, Van Dykes
Salute to the Trees Mrs. V.
H. Driver. Music, Selected.
Paper, Our National Forests"
Mrs. James Green. Poem. 1.-The
Ranger" Mrs. Des Mahoney
Music, Selected. Paper, For
est and Forestry in the United
States," Mrs r. E. Moore.
The Winslow Womans club met
Friday afternoon at their hall in the
old Elks building. A large attend
ance was present and an excellent
program on the subject of Forestry
was greatly enjoyed. Papers were
read by Mrs. Horace Evans, on What
is Forestry" Mrs. Walter Olds on
why We Need Forestry" Discussion
followed on the papers read and local
trees.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on October 10, when the mem
bers of the club will discuss and an
swer questions asked at the past
meeting, when members answered roll
call by asking a question which was
placed in the question box.
For the meeting to be held the sec
ond Friday in next month, the club
will study national parks. Mrs. C. B.
Henderson will speak on Yellowstone
and Mrs. Chas. P. Mason will discuss
Yosemite and Crater Lake national
parks.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03

liner on the program. Monsieur Reid
will barbecue the beef in his best
barbaric manner, and other good
things are promised for the bill of
fare.
The affair will be held at Cotton
wood Wash, which is near the second
bridge about six miles east of Wins
low on the main highway to Holbrook
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
American Legion To Give
Big Dance Armistice Day

The Winslow American Legion Post
plans a big Armistice day dance on
November IL. At the weekly meeting
held Monday evening, committee
under the Craftsmanship of Glib Hun
ter was appointed to make arrange
ments for the affair. Each year the
American Legion commentaries this
anniversary with celebration. State
Commander E. 8. Stallcup has promts
ed to be IN Winslow on that date.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
School Tax Rate This
Year Lower Than Last

The tax rate in Winslow for school
purposes this year is about two-thirds
of what the rate was last year. Last
year tax payers contributed 90 cents
on the hundred dollars for the city
schools, but this year will be let off
with II cents on the hundred dollars
The state and county rate this year
for all purposes is $2.10, and for the
town $1.30, making total for all pur-
poses of $4.e7.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Legion Will Be Hosts to
Friends Tomorrow Night

The American Legion has changed
it's plans in regard to the big barbe-
cue which was to have been held
Armistice day, and instead will give
their big feed tomorrow Saturday
evening at which all friends of the
Legion are invited to be present and
eat until they bust.
Chas. Wyrick has donated the SER
vices of fine fat ytarling as head
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
BIG LIFE INSURANCE. co.
BUYS IRRIGATION BOMBS

The New York Life Insurance com
pany has just purchased quarter of
a million dollars of the Horse Meaa
bonds Of the Salt River Valley Water
Users association. SO far as can be
determined this is the first time any
big insurance company has ever pur-
chased the bonds of any irrigation dis
trict
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
STARS MAKING
PICTURE AT PATS0N

A picture company with about fifty
members are now in the country sur
rounding Payson, filming scenes for
Zane Gray's story, "The Code of the
West" In the troupe are Tom Moore
and Enid Bennett.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
Negro Taken To Jail For
Annoying White Girls

s. C. Carter was arrested Wednes-
day afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Ed
Walker on complaint of Alvin E.
Rhoton, who charged that Carter had
annoyed his daughters, both Of whom
are minors. Carter was taken to the
county Jail Immediately after his ar
rest
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
William Jennings Bryan
Through Here This A. M.

The Hon. William Jennings Bryan
passed through Winslow this morning
on No. 2, on his way from Phoenix
to Albuquerque, at both of which
places he delivered speeches on behalf
of the candidacy of John W. Davis for
president.
Owing to the inconvenience of the
hour, $50 a. m, the noted Commoner
could not be seen here.
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03
SAM PROCTOR
MADE MANAGER
FORDENOCRATS
NOR. ARIZONA

Sam w Proctor, manager and pub
Usher of The Winslow Mail, was noti-
fed on Wednesday of this week that
he had been appointed campaign man
ager for the northern half Of Arizona
for the Davis and Bryan national cam
The Winslow mail., 1924-10-03

ow NAVAJO COUNTY ARIZONA. FRIDAY OCTOBER 3. 1924
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Tom Dwyer is wearing a broad mile today and proudly exhibiting ais young nephew to admiring friends. His sister, Mrs Fernandez, and son, arrived on the Alaska from Los Angeles and will spend several weeks here.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
WANT BEAR SAVED

SEATTLE, Aug. 9.-The Chamber of Commerce has created a commit tee of five headed by Capt. Howard Payne to take up with the govern ment the feasibility of preserving the Coast Guard Cutter Bear as a floating museum for Alaskan ex- hibits
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
Mrs. Franz Abandons Trip

Mrs. Cora R. Franz, Most Worthy Grand Matron of the General Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, who recently visited Seward official ly, will return on Saturdays train en route to Cordova on the Alas ka. Mrs. Franz had planned to go via the Richardson highway but ow- ing to a severe cold contracted at Anchorage had to abandon the trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
LOCAL NEWS

Arthur H. Young, ". ". Kelly and Al Blair are to the westward on Q moving picture trip. They have been photographing the fox farms to the westward ,also the mink and martin farm near Seldovia.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
EXCURSION TO ANCHORAGE

The Alaska ailroad ran an excur- sion to Anchorage today for the tourists on the Alaska. The train left at noon and will return to Sew ard about noon tomorrow. A number of passengers took advan- tage of the round trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Burl Story, who shock the dust of Seward from his feet few months go and left for the States never to ,eturn, came back On the Alaska to- day. His old friends are glad to zee him, nevertheless.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

George Sanders, a pioneer resident of Valdez, is a Seward visitor to- day giving the town the once over. NIr. Sanders was in Seward last in 1904 and finds many changes. He will go west as far as Kodiak on the Starr.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

During the time MT. Kempfer and MT. Benson are out of the city, Mrs. Kempfer will be in charge of the of flee.
 3-t. SEWARD REAL ESTATE co.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Deputy Marshal A. c. Bowling ar rived from Valdez on the Northwest ern and will leave on the Starr for Dillingham; for a bunch of insane persons.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
NEW NOPK Aur Aft.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-After the news reached here regarding the agreement of the International bank CTS and the agreement on the Dawes plan the English Sterling went to four dollars and fifty cents, the high est of the year and five cents above last nights closing price.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Miss Edelbrock was a Seward pas senger on the Alaska and will be the guest of Mrs. ATalloy while here. Miss Edelbrock is a resident of San Dego, Calf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
NOTICE 10 HE PUBLIC

pr. J. W. Edmunds will be in Sew ard until the Alaska sails southbound Sunday afternoon. Those wanting glasses fitted should call at the Van Glider hotel or see Dr. Baughman.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
CATHOLIC SERVICES

Father P. H. Turnell will arrive on tonight's train to hold services in the Catholic church tomorrow. Mass at 8 a. m and 10 a. m.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Mrs. James PauIzon returned home today on the Alaska from near La touche, where she spent the past month cn her fox island with her husband
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
ANNEXATION TO CLOSE

SEATTLE, Aug. 9.-The Alaska railroad announces that the last boat will leave Tanana and other lower river points on September r.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Serpt. Clark A. Carey and wife ar rived on the Alaska from Valdez, on temporary duty. MT. Carey is 8 mechanic and carpenter.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

IF YOU ARE PLANNING A SUIT or Overcoat for the winter, it will pay you to inspect my all-wooI, Fall and Winter Samples, which are now on display.
 JORDAN'S VALET SERVICE.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Get your greenstuff at the Seward Trading Co.,, fresh on the steamship Alaska today.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
DANCE TONIGHT

Some extra pieces will be added to the regular orchestra. A good time is promised, so better go.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
Classified Advertising

FOR SALE-A heavy mans black fur overcoat for sale cheap. Thirty five
 dollars takes t. Write J. jor: n, The Portland Telegram, Portland, Oregon. It
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Eaton Crane 6 Pike Stationery, at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09
OLD PAPERS

Get bundle of old papers to start your fires. 25c bundle at the Gate way.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

CAN USE A FEW MORE GUS TONERS AT THE o. K BARBER SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-09

Fresh cigars and tobaccos at Schal- lerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Evening star., 1924-05-16

construction Of the building, the box
has a copy of the abstract of title.
copies of several magazines which
have articles on the Straus building,
a strip of the motion picture film be-
ing taken of the progress of con-
struction, Chicago newspapers OF the
date that the corner stone was sealed.
and a parchment giving the names Of
all officers and their associates who
in any way are identified with the
building.
Five phonograph records, with a
package of needles and explanation of
the method of playing the instrument,
are included. The records are repre-
sentatives of various present-day art
lists, CALI Curci, Paderewski, Kreisler
and Sousa A Lyman's California AM
bassa dor Hotel Orchestra number was
selected as a representative of mod
ern jazz music
There is a speculation as to the pos
sible length of time that the Straus
building will stand. The more COM
mon point of view is that, IL such
great strides as have been made in
Evening star., 1924-05-16
VISITING KIWANIANS
OUTLINE CLUB WORK
Officers of Seven Other City Groups
Attend Local Meeting to Con-
slider Extensive Programs.
SERVICE IS WIDELY VARIED
Maj. Gen. Helmick Admitted to
D. c. Membership.

Big things being done by Kiwanis
were outlined by speakers at the
luncheon yesterday afternoon at the
Washington Hotel of the Kiwanis
Club OF Washington, at which officers
of the clubs at Alexandria, Baltimore,
Frederick. Seaford, Wilmington,
Hagerstown and Winchester were
guests
The luncheon marked the noontime
halt in the district meeting of zone 1
OF Kiwanis, meeting today to consider
pecially in regard to work with the
underprivileged child.
Speakers from the various cities
told OF work being done in their juris-
dictions to carry forward the spirit
or the golden rule. Those who spoke
included Frank Valentine of the Will
inington club, John n. Dimling of
Baltimore, Leland Coblentz of Fred
erick, DR.. c. ID. Miller of Hagers-
town and M. L. Towner, lieutenant
governor of the district.
Work Widely Varied.
The work being done ranges from
aid to the blind. outlined by Mr.. VAL
entine, to a Kiwanis fellowship in a
chldren's hospital, explained by Mr.
Rmlins. Then there is the scholar
ship to the University of Delaware
and work with the so-caIled under
privileged child.
Roe Fulkerson of the local club
brought a note of sadness to the
otherwise usual jolly nature of the
meetings, when he Informed the club
that a young girl who was being
cared for by the Washington Kiwanis
Club in New Mexico had died yester-
day.
Mr.. Towner, briefly addressing the
Assem- bled members at the luncheon,
said that nothing finer could be con-
ceived than great republic whose
will is the golden rule. He was the
recipient of one of the guests prizes
awarded at the luncheon. the other
going to Mr.. Horner of Wilmington.
Maj. Gen. HeImick Joins.
Maj. Gen. Helmick was extended the
hand of fellowship of the club, as the
now member admitted at the luncheon.
He was invested with the button of
the order by Mr.. Towner.
A letter was read from the chief
of the local traffic bureau, Inspector
Headley, reminding the members of
the overtime parking rule. Lincoln
formally presented to Claude Owen,
past president, a four-tube radio
set. A feature of the meeting was
the singing of Long, Long Trail by
the guests. who sang so well that the
local club members. although numer-
themselves to do any better.
Kiwsnis Club of washington. t " pree see
sided at the luncheon.