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The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
so HONEST THEY PAY
THEIR ADV BILLS TWICE

A few months ago a Pacific coast
advertising agency that handled ac-
counts for some of the largest adver.
tisers in the west, failed.
The Sun, as we'll as hundreds ef
other western papers, was notified
The Sun at that time had bill OF
nearly a hundred dollars. and took ii
for granted that it was thenceforth a
dead account"
The advertising had been done for
Chesterfield cigarettes, a product of
the Liggett & Myers Tobacco COM
pany and the John Bollman company
of San Francisco.
Last week The Sun received letter
from the John Bollman company and
a check in full for the account. The
letter recounted the fact that the
company had already n the de-
funct advertising agency, ~. full; this
absolved the John Bollman company
of any possibility; but proud of the
fact that in the conduct of their busi-
ness they have built up the friendly
cooperation of all the newspapers with
which they have dealt and that none
have even remotely suffered because
of handling their business, they pre-
fer to pay the second time.
Manufacturers and selling agents as
honest as the Liggett & Meyers To
bacco company and the John Bollman
company, so honest that they will pay
bills amounting to many thousand dol
lars twice, though neither required
nor expected by the creditors to do so.
must have honest products.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT In
PROGRAM AT ROTARY

Rotary's program Tuesday was ar
ranged by John @. Thomas, chairman
for the day, was in keeping with the
Christmas spirit, and was very much
worth while Mr. Thomas said it was
volunteered the Christmas trees and
other greenery decorations, and Miss
Selma Aas had volunteered to provide
the music.
Mr.. Thomas read Christmas greet
ings from Donald A. Adams, presi-
dent international Rotary, and Frank
Chisholm, former member here, and
his wife, now of Cody, Wyo.
P. j. McGough, with Miss Elsa
Myers at the piano, sang "Silent
Night" 1t was Macs first time as
entertainer at local Rotary meeting,
and it is eminently safe to prophesy
right now that it won't be his last.
Miss Selma Aas and Rotaryann
Mrs. G. A. Pearson pleased nightly
with vocal solo, Miss Aas at the
piano.
Mrs. Grady Gammage's reading,
''The Angel and the Shepherds from
Ben Hur, was deeply appreciated by
her hearers, whose debt to her was
enhanced by brief account of visit
she once made to an Atlanta colored
orphanage and her sympathetic read
ing of an appealing Christmas poem
she found tackled to one of the doors
there.
Professor Walter B. Niles of Flag
staff Teachers college faculty spoke
Lo NMnrlI IN,rinflxy cslro oh i'm
the events that led to its establish
ment, it's functions and powers and
the relation the United States should
observe toward it. 1t was an inter-
esting, clear and concise presentation
of facts important for all to know.
Chairman Thomas in closing called
attention to the influence Rotary is
welding toward bringing about closer
harmony and understanding among
the nations by reading Christmas
greeting sent by the new Rotary club
at Vienna, Austria, to international
Secretary Perry of Chicago, in which
the fact that several English Rotar-
ians went to Vienna to help present
the charter to the new club was noted
with pleasure and gratitude.
President M. G. Fronske opened the
meeting and closed it. Dr.. Tex
Mackey and Ed Miller each brought
box of cigars in acknowledgment
of their recent birthdays, and Tex was
asked to pass Eds cigars around, his
own being held for another meeting
Bert Cameron reported for the
Christmas committee that, cooperating
with similar committees from the
Elks and other organizations, ar
rangements had been made to take
baskets of good things to all Flag
staff needy families the day before
Christmas.
Visiting Rotarian: Attorney Charles
D. McCauley of Winslow. Other
guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Gam
mage, Mrs. Pearson, Miss Aas, Miss
Myers, Mr.. Niles, Mr.. McGough,
Frederick Stemm.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
BRIDGE PARTY AT THE
A. ]. MITCHELL HOME

The A. J. Mitchell home on West
Railroad avenue was prettily decled
with holiday greenery, pink rosebuds.
and red streamers when Mrsw Mitchell,
assisted by Mrs. r. H. Simpson and
Mrs. H. H. Hastings, entertained
members of the Music section of the
Womans club. Following the business
session came bridge and delicious re-
freshments. Little Jack Mitchell
dressed up as Santa Claus, found a
present in his big bag for everyone.
Among the guests: Mrs. f. G. Nelson
Mrs. F. M. Gold, Mrs. j. G. Clarke,
Mrs. Charles Hillebrandt, Mrs. T. A.
Stahl, Mrs. Robert Cree, Mrs. j. O.
Fordyce, Mrs. G. A. Pearson, Mrs. H.
H. Gaisser. Mrs. Elise Startzman.
Mrs. E. G. Miller. Mrs. Margaret Fav
Mrs. Gertrude Beer, Mrs. Frank c.
Curtis. Mrs. Stahl and Mrs. Pearson
were appointed to manage picture
show to be given soon for benefit OF
the piano fund.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
SENATE WOULD DELAY
RIVER WORK TWO YEARS

The federal power commission was
directed under a joint resolution
adopted Tuesday by the senate to sus-
pend all power leases on the Colorado
river and its tributaries until Febru-
airy 1, 1928.
Senator Pittman, democrat, Nevada
author of the resolution, declared the
purpose of the suspension was to pre-
vent private leases interfering with
the co-ordinated development of the
river by the government as contem-
plated by the Colorado river compact.
1t also is believed the seven interested
states can agree on the compact by
that time.
Several leases are pending with the
power commission, and although the
commission had adopted a resolution
to suspend granting of the leases, it
was "only for a reasonable time" The
resolution now goes to the house.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
SANTA VISITED ODD
FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS

Charles Lehr as Santa Claus, con-
sulting big book containing names
of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and chill
dren, last Saturday night plucked
presents and goodies from a big tree
at Odd Fellows hall. The program
under the direction of Mrs. Joe Tis-
saw, Mrs. A. G. Fransen and Mrs. Ted
Compton was very enjoyable. These
appeared in piano and vocal numbers:
Miss Louise Wild, Miss Mary Power
Claribell Wellington, Lillian Wyatt
Evelyn Hilkins, Charlotte Wyatt, Bes-
sic Ward, Teddie Compton, Eleanore
Lane, Glenn Compton, Lilo Winchell
Edith Hart, Vivian Winchell and Min
ME Hilkins. Grace Fairchild and
June Tissaw gave two graceful little
dances.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
TROUT PLANTING In GRAND
CANYON NATIONAL PARK

The planting of 25,6O0 Loeb Leven
trout in Bright Angel creek, brought
the total number placed in waters in
the Grand Canyon national park the
past year to 125,600, it is announced.
According toJ. r. Eakin, park super
intendent, every effort will be made
to continue this work until all avail
able park waters are stocked to the
limit.
All doubts as to whether OF not
trout are adaptable to park streams
were settled last summer, when sew
eral speciments of Rainbow trout
weighing two pounds were taken from
Bright Angel creek. These were the
result of a plant made several years
ago.
Records show the following plants
made the past year:
December q, 1924 Bright Angel
creek, $4,000 Loeb Leven trout.
July II, 1925. Shinumo creek, 10000
native trout (Salmo LewisD.
December ID, 1925. Bright Angel
creek, 21,000 Loeb Leven trout.
December IA, 1925. Phantom creek
1900 Loeb Leven trout.
The above plants were made IN the
eyed egg state. This method is the
most suitable for canyon conditions.
The work of stocking park waters
is carried on by the national park
service in cooperation with the U. 5.
bureau Of fisheries.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
w. H. PIERCE, VETERAN OF
CIVIL WAR, HAS PARTY
ON HIS SAITH BIRTHDA !

Comrade w. H. Pierce was the cen
ter of attention last. Thursday evening
when Mrs. Pierce observed his Saith
birthday by inviting friends over for
delicious dinner when mighty
specimen of the national bird and a
retinue of all the finest of fixin's We'd
with Mr.. Pierce for attention. Dinner
was served at five o'clock and the eve-
ming passed rapidly while old-timers
among the guests recounted incidents
and reconstructed the atmosphere of
early days. This dinner party is an
annual event and these guests wished
the old veteran many happy returns:
Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Brinton and little
daughter, Carol; Mr.. and Mrs. S. S.
Acker, Mr.. and Mrs. Loran Savage,
Mrs. Sarah Jones, Miss Laura McDer-
mid Miss Margaret Brainerd, George
t. Harrington and Ben Doney.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
MOST EVERYBODY WANTED
TO FIGHT ABOUT FIGHT

Excitement flared up at intervals
Tuesday night at Togo pool hall dur
ing the boxing carnival, and when
the main event ended the excitement
was at fever heat and a good many
ing the gore spilled in the bouts might
not be marker to what might be let
loose.
1t began heating up considerable
when Willie Wales was given the de-
cision over Kid Saliva, the latter being
considered by most of the audience as
the one entitled to it.
The peak came in the seventh
round Of the eight-round main event
between Ray Suthro and Leo Anspach,
both of Flagstaff. Referee Bert Cum
mings decided Suthro had fouled his
antagonist and awarded the fight to
the latter. The decision didn't suit
the majority and in the wordy melee
that followed Anspach got outside
and into a neighboring store before
he took off his gloves. This go was
fast and intere sting, both boys doing
fairly even. The point on which Suthro
was disqualified was for hitting while
holding, the understanding being that
there should be no hitting in clinches
nor unless both hands were free. Also
one of Suthro's seconds technically
lost the fight to Suthro by jumping
into the ring during the argument.
Arthur Brown lost on technical
knockout to Kid Monticello in the six
round semi-final.
Young Leonardo won from Pancho
Flores in four-round event.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
MRS. ETHEL HUNT NEW
PRESIDENT AUXILIARY

Mrs. Ethel Hunt was elected presi-
dent of the American Legion Auxil-
iary at meeting held last Friday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. ]. E.
Jones. Other officers who will serve
during the ensuing year are: Mrs.
Dan Williams, vice-president; Mrs.
Frank c. Curtis, secretary; Mrs.
Frank Compton, treasurer; Mrs. A. G.
Fransen, historian; Mrs. f. A. Morse,
chaplain; Mrs. Fred Caring, sergeant
alarms. The new executive commit
tee: Mrs. frankie Matthews, Mrs. C.
C. Compton and Mrs. Celeste Moore.
This meeting was postponed from
Thursday out of respect for the late
Mrs. Keller. The Christmas work for
the hospital is progressing nicely. No
social hour was held though refresh
ments were served.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
TRIO CHARGED WITH
ROBBING RANCH HOUSES

Deputies Sheriff Harry Greene and
Art Vandevier on Saturday arrested
Dan McCluskey, alias VIM. Ray, and
Hubert and A. T. Woodmansee in con-
nection with the recent robbery of the
Fred Russell and Annie Stewart ranch
houses at Fort Valley, from which nu-
merous articles had been taken. Ray
came here two or three years ago,
originally living in Colorado. The
other two are from Wickenburg. They
all are young men. They were cutting
wood at Fort Valley, and were camp
ing at the Pat Mccoy place.
Later McCluskey and A. T. Wood
mansee, elder of the Woodmansee
brothers, admitted their guilt, exon
Grating the younger brother and
Judge j. E. Jones of superior court
decided to postpone sentence until
Saturday of this week.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
HERE IS RADIO PROGRAM
LOCAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC

Local radio broadcasting programs
from Orpheum theatre KFXY, were
arranged as follows;
Midnight mass singing at the
Catholic church on Christmas eve
through the microphone by means of
telephone connections installed by H.
G. Myabb, manager local telephone
office, between the Orpheum and the
church.
Christmas morning at the Catholic
church, 8 o'clock until noon, to be
broadcasted.
Christmas eve, between 10 o'clock
and midnight, broadcasting of songs
by Christmas carollers at Orpheum.
Christmas afternoon, following the
matinee, a program will be broadcast
ed from the Orpheum.
1t was hoped that Christmas music
from other Flagstaff churches might
be broadcasted, but so many members
OF choirs were out of town that it
could not be arranged.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
MRS. FLEMING HOSTESS

Mrs. George Fleming welcomed
friends on friends on last Friday aft
ernoon for bridge at her home on
East Elm avenue. The red of candles
and sweet peas glowed in rooms
spicy with evergreens. Lucky scores
were held by Mrs. Arthur Riordan and
Mrs. Joe Babbitt. Other guests: Mrs.
w. B. Raudebaugh, Mrs. G. w. Jakle,
Mrs. Burnell Osler, Mrs. William Bah
bitt. Mrs. Ray Babbitt, Mrs. Z. C,
Slipher, Mrs. j. Moran, Mrs. All
Sanford, Mrs. Charles Isham, Mrs. S.
J. Gassman, Mrs. M. G. Fronske, Mrs.
C. B. Wilson, Mrs. Walter Bennett,
Mrs. l. B. Koch, Mrs. Catherine
Walsh. Mrs. George Babbitt, Mrs. A.
F. Grimmell, Mrs. E. A. Miller, Mrs.
H. G. Metz, Mrs. Joe Wilson. Miss
Gertrude Babbitt, Miss Anna Riordan
and Miss Claire Riordan
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
MASONS AND EASTERN
STARS HAVE INSTALLATION
AND SUMPTUOUS SPREAD

Mason and Eastern Star members
and their families enjoyed bounti-
full banquet and splendid program on
Tuesday night, the occasion being the
annual Joint installation of officers.
W. H. Switzer, past worthy patron,
officiated as installing officer during
the Eastern Star ceremony. Officers
elect were robed in white and the
ceremony was beautiful and impress
sive. Miss Alma Acker, retiring
worthy matron, who acted as conduct
ress. at the conclusion of the rite was
presented with the past worthy ma
tron emblem. Miss Louise Switzer
was pianist.
Officers for the ensuing year are
Mrs. J. d. Dunn, worthy matron;
Frank NJ. Gold, worthy patron; Miss
Agnes Johnson, associate worthy ma
tron; Mrs. William Conley, conduct
ress: Mrs. John Kelly, associate con-
ductress; Mrs. John C. Pierce, secre-
tary; Mrs. Sarah Manning, treasurer;
Mrs. F. NJ Gold, chaplain; Mrs Anna
Kester, marshal; Mrs. Flora Compton,
organist; Mrs. Lille Cooper, warder;
William Hilton, sentinel; Mrs. Birdie
dllklHS, Audil, WI D Ae-VAoN -
Ruth; Mrs. Faith Negray, Esther;
Mrs. Halle Simpson, Martha, and
Mrs. Cora Hopely, Electra.
Decker Williams, retiring worship
full master, officiated during the Ma
sonic installation which then follow
ed. He was assisted by w. H. Con-
lev, grand marshal, with Mrs. Conley
playing the piano accompaniment.
These were the officers installed:
Walter Runke, worshipful master;
John Simpson, senior warden; DR..
Vaughn S. Mcclure, junior warden; N.
G. Layton, secretary; Joe 7. Wilson,
treasurer; Decker Williams, trustee;
James Hughes, senior deacon; Herbert
Hilkins, Junior deacon; George Fisher,
senior steward, and Lawrence Camp
bell, junior steward.
A sumptuous turkey banquet served
in the dining room was next given
due attention. An ilnpromptu pro-
gram, steered by the jocular helms
man, Frank NJ. Gold, followed. Both
serious and light in vein were the re-
marks elected from these speakers:
Walter Runke, J. C. Pierce, Mrs. j.
D. Dunn, Mrs. George Hochderffer,
Miss Alma Acker, Decker Williams
and j. S. McIlwaine. A charming
duet was sung by Vivette Wilson and
Margaret Matson A standing toast
to Mrs. Jack Kester, who supervised
the spread, was responded to with
guStO.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
THE SUN RISES EARLY

The Sun is out little earlier
this week than usual. This may be
accounted for in different ways.
December 21st is the shortest day
in the year and Christmas day falls
on Friday, December 25th. Then
New Years day arrives on Friday,
January 1st, which shows conclus-
lively that the Coconino Sun has
picked most popular day as pub
lication day.
Flagstaff's Good Fellows" were
around with big baskets Thursday
afternoon and we hope Happiness
and Good Cheer is in the hearts of
all.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
BROTHERS WHO LOOTED
CANYON LODGE STORE
SENTENCED TO THE PEN

Coke and John Brite, who stole
about $4,000 worth of Indian rugs and
curios belonging to r. N. Bruchman
of Winslow from the Canyon Lodge
store owned by Indian Miller and
leased by Joe Secakuku, plead guilty
on Monday in superior court before
Judge j, +. Jones and received SEN
tences of not less than one nor more
than two years in the state peniten-
tiary.
The brothers, one of whom is 20
and the other 10, lived at Anderson
Canyon. The fact that they returned
the stolen goods when they were
traced down a day or so before their
arrest made their sentence lighter
than it otherwise would have been.
They will be taken to the penitentiary
the last of this week or first of next,
Sheriff Parsons allowing them to re-
main here over Christmas so that
their mother may be with them.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
TWO MO- 2 STILLS, LOTS
OF MASH ~ ONE MAN
TAKEN BY SHERIFF'S MEN

Sheriff John Parsons and his untir-
ing deputies continue to find whiskey
stills. It's getting SO now that hard
ly a day passes without their un-
earthing something along that line.
On Monday, Deputy Harry Greene
found fine 15-gallon still, three gall
Ions of corn whiskey and 80 gallons
of corn mash south of Garland
Prairie. The moonshiner was located
in an old log house, on Santa Fe rail-
way land near Hull Springs. The
owner of the outfit was nowhere
around
The same day Deputy Art Vande-
vier brought in a 40-gallon still, 10
gallons Of corn whiskey and some
mash from north of the Bly, ranger
station He also brought in a man,
whom he believes owned the outfit.
He is w. H. Berry, 35, who for the
last six months has leased the Charlie
Quayle ranch near Bly,.
Berry says he knows nothing about
the still. There were $50 gallons OF
corn mash, all of which except enough
for evidence Art destroyed. Art
found the outfit in the woods near
the Quayle ranch house sometime be-
fore he got Berry, for whom he laid
in wait. He was down there on an
other errand, hunting for the man or
men who recently stole lot of cor
rugated iron from Mr.. Wrench of
Hay Lake, when he ran on to the dis
tillery.
County Ranger John Hoffman help
ed Art bring the capture to county
Jail here.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
DEER REPORTED MORE
NUMEROUS ON SOUTH RIM

An interesting development in wild
animal conditions in Grand Canyon
national park has been the increasing
number of deer ranging on the south
rim, announces the department of the
interior. Seldom seen on the south
rim in the past, recently several herds
have been observed there, and there
is every indication that they are in
creasing as result of the protection
afforded them by park authorities.
As usual, deer are plentiful on the
north rim, and beyond in the Kaibab
forest, and are in splendid condition.
They are expected to winter success
fully during the present season.
The drought early in the season
which caused the eattlemen serious
worry did not appear to affect the
deer to any extent. When one source
of water dried up, they always seemed
to be able to find another supply. A
tank built by park authorities for the
use of the wild animals was one of
the few in that vicinity which held
water during the entire year. Late
summer rains resulted in a good
growth of forage, and the winter
range is in good shape. On the north
rim the best winter range conditions
in years are reported.
A considerable increase in mountain
sheep has been noted at Grand Can
yon. Investigation recently disclosed
the fact that small spring under the
Coconino wall of the canyon is used
regularly by these animals Meeting
these sheep along the trails into the
canyon is an interesting experience
for park visitors.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
w. H. NORMAN HERE
VISITING FAMILY

His Flagstaff friends were agree
ably surprised on Tuesday when w.
H. Norman dropped in to spend the
holidays with his family. This man,
whose hobby is sawmills, went to
Iona Linda, Calf, three years ago,
destined, it was said, to get almost
immediate delivery on a ticket across
the River Jordan ferry. Surgeons
operated; then, considerably later,
Seattle surgeons did likewise, and
since the second operation he has been
busy in mills in the northwest, now
holding a responsible position in a
box manufacturing plant in Washing
ton. Doctors didn't want him to come
back to this altitude, and his stay here
will be short because Of their fear
that we live too high here.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
YOUNGSTERS PARTY

About thirty juvenile members of
the Music section of the Woman's
club were given a Christmas party on
Tuesday afternoon at the clubhouse
which was spicily decorated with ever
green trees and boughs. A lighted
tree on the stage focused attention.
Little Jack Mitchell as Santa Claus
passed treats of candy and nuts to
each little guest. An informal hour
of songs, games and fun was greatly
enjoyed. Mrs. E. G. Nelson, councillor
for this group of little folks, was as
sisted in the direction of activities by
Mrs. Joe Babbitt. Mrs. H. H. Gaisser
and Mrs. A. j. Mitchell.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
Christmas Morning
BY Eugene Field

The angel host that sped last night,
Bearing the wondrous news afar,
Came in their RIGOROUS flight
Unto a slumbering little star.
Awake and sing starp' they CRIED
Awake and glorify the morn.
Herald the tidings far and wide
He that shall lead His flock is born!'
The little star awoke and sung
AS only stars in rapture may.
And presently where church bells hung
The joyous tidings found their way.
Awake, O bells! It's Christmas morn
Awake and let thy music tell
To all mankind that now is born
What Shepherd loves His lambkns we'll"
Then rang the bells as fled the night
Ger dreaming land and browsing deep,
And coming with the morning light,
They called, my child, to you asleep.
Sweetly and tenderly they spoke,
And lingering round your little bed,
Their music pleaded till you woke,
And this is what their music said:
Awake and sing! tbs Christmas morn,
Whereon all earth salutes her King!
In Bethlehem is the Shepherd born,
Awake little lamb and sing!
So, dear, my child lneel at my feet,
And with those voices from above
Share thou this holy time with me,
The universal hymn of love.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
CITY SCHOOLS CLOSED
FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Closing exercises in assembly, and
Christmas trees and treats in the
rooms on Wednesday afternoon mark
ed the closing of city and parochial
schools for the holiday intermission.
At Emerson grade school an enter
tainment of song, pageant and dra-
matizations, part. in costume, was
given in the auditorium by the diff
ferent grades. Lack of room necessi-
tated the omission of invitations to
parents. Following the general enter
tainment parties were held in the
various rooms. The school board gen
erously provided Christmas trees and
treats for the children.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
TOMBLER IMPROVING
MORMON LAKE RESORT

M. d. Tombler left on the Monday
evening train for the coast to visit
over the holidays. Since the tapering
out of the camping season at Mormon
lake he has been busy preparing for
next season. He already has spent
several thousand dollars in the erec-
tion of a dozen new cottages and
other improvements. New boats have
been purchased and a well-equipped
machine shop built where repairs on
the machinery Of the resort may be
made. Tombler Lodge and surround
ing estate promises by the opening OF
next springs tourist and camping
season to be one of the best in this
district.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
BEAN FAMILY REUNION

There. will be a partial reunion at
the home of Mrs. Anna Bean this
Christmas day. Robert, who had been
in FL Paso under treatment, reached
home on Wednesday night and his fa-
ther, j. w. Bean, was expected on
Christmas eve Mr.. Bean has been
working in the logging camps near
Fresno. He will be here about two
weeks. About the time he leaves
Mrs. Bean expects to accompany
Robert to Rochester, Mimi, for con-
sultation with the Drs. Mayo.
The Coconino sun., 1925-12-25
A. JOHNSTON NEW
PRESIDENT HIRAMS

At Fridays meeting of the Flag
staff Hiram club the following Off
GERS were elected for the coming year:
A. A. Johnston, president; Frank NJ.
Gold, vice-president; Charles Isham,
secretary; Lawrence Campbell, treas
urer; ]. S. McIlwaine and Grady
Gammage, members governing board.
The club has shown a healthy gain
the past year and is in flourishing
condition.