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The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
HIRAM ENTERTAINED THE BOYS

Forty-one men and boys sat down
to the Hiram dinner last Friday and
listened to an excellent program pre-
pared by G.. A. Pearson.
After contributions by the boys
setting forth their efficiency as Boy
Scouts and their histrionic efforts in
the musical line Mr.. Waldraven,
scout executive, urged upon the
men present a closer fellowship with
the boys. Rev. Mr.. Freeland spoke
upon the nature of man leadership
for boys and the influence a man
can have upon the boys he meets.
Rev. Mr.. Baker of Los Angeles adj
dressed the club upon the need of CO.
operation between father and son, be-
tween man and boy and between civ
ic forces and homes for the proper
training and development of the
growing boys and girls.
The meeting today will be in
charge of Tom L. Rees, who will
bring everyone to a thankful spirit
in keeping with the Thanksgiving
season.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
VISITOR FROM MINNEAPOLIS
GETTING EYES FILLED HERE

Henry Nichols of Minneapolis is
here visiting his brothers, John and
George, whom he had not seen for
30 wears. He has been out in the
logging camps and is surprised at
the immensity of our forests. On Sun
dav he and George and Milton Mich
OILS visited the Grand Canyon and on
Monday he left with his brother
John to take in the wonders of the
Indian country where the latter has
been working for the past three
months. After taking in other places
Of interest around here he will motor
to Los Angeles, where he plans TO
spend the winter before returning to
his business in Minneapolis.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
FUNNY OLD WORLD
ISN'T 1T, JUDGE?

Judge J. H. Smith was looking
thoughtful when we called on him
yesterday. Quite pensive in fact.
'Smatter Judge?" questioned we.
"Nothin' much. | was just think
ing about getting married"
What" quoth we, surprised like.
"Oh not me-" the Judge hastily dis
claimed. 81 was just philosophizing
about other folks that do it. And
whether the young people of today
take it seriously enough. They don't
seem to want to pay the fellow that
ties 'en up, anyway. Get by as cheap
as they can, and then sometimes the
officer that does the job doesn't get
his anyhow"
Il married fellow named George
O'Neill from Superior, Arizona on
October 18th and he gave me his
check, and went off apparently as
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
The fire, which started at 12 o'clock

The fire, which started at IL o'clock
noon, shut off the power throughout
the mine. A shift of miners were
working at the time and as the lifts
were stopped when the current was
shut off they were forced to climb
ladders from all levels of the work.
ings.
The power throughout the mine
was stopped until six o'clock when
the electricians completed new hook
up which made power available
through new transformer unit which
is being constructed in some improve
inents being made here. The total
possible power was not available TO
the use of the mine yesterday after
noon.
The building in which the trans
formers were housed was of little
value but the electrical equipment
which it contained was costly. Elec-
tricians said that the total loss would
probably be about 100000.
The structure. and equipment which
was burned is known as the Magma
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
FAKE VOTE" GETTERs

-Four young women and four young
men invaded Flagstaff last week, rep
resenting themselves as from the
Globe Circulation Co. of Cincinnati,
and under the old, stale plea that they
were getting "votes" got quite lit
tie Flagstaff money for magazine
subscriptions before City Marshal D.
r. Cooper and the Flagstaff Cham
ber of Commerce broke up their graft.
Miss Stewart of the chamber wired
the Cincinnati Chamber Of Commerce,
which replied that no Globe Circula-
ton Co. is known there. The octette
got out of town and Miss Stewart at
once wired the other chambers OF
commerce in the state to watch out
for the bunch.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
MRS. SMITH GETS AWARD
STATE FAIR ON HER M0SAICS

Mrs. Joe Smith of Deadman's Flat
on Wednesday exhibited with just
pride the beautiful blue ribbon sweep
stakes rosette and streamers which
were awarded her at the state fair
for having the most unique art ex-
hibit and the best decorated booth in
the mines exhibit. Mrs. Smiths ar
tistic mosaic rock pictures have won
praise and interest in Flagstaff. As
the pictures are made of ground rock
they came under the mining head.
Governor Hunt selected for his .pri-
vate collection Mrs. Smiths repro
duction of the San Francisco Peaks,
which was recently exhibited here in
the Carson studio.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
AUTO SALESMAN HELD ON
CHARGE MANSLAUGHTER

J. P. Hagler, automobile salesman,
is held under $4,000 bond to answer
to charge of manslaughter in su-
perior court as a result Of the find
ings of coroner's jury at Tucson
Monday.
Hagler is charged with responsible
ity for the death OF John Willie, killed
in an automobile accident, November
a. The charge was filed by A. E.
Peterson, another occupant of the car
driven by Hagler, who was injured.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
BROKE UP DISTILLERY

After some weeks of watching
Under Sheriff Mckinney and deputy
Art Vandevier this week apprehended
Joe Larrie and his small and crude
distillery in Lockwood's canyon about
45 miles north of town. The old fell
low had been a sheep herder for the
Campbell Francis Sheep Co. for many
years. He offered no resistance but
on the contrary seemed to welcome
the prospect of warm home and free
board.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19

happy as any bridegroom could be.
Pretty girl too, he should have been.
Well, cashed the check next day,
and last Saturday it came back mark
ed no funds"
We'll, you see I've got a right to
be worried about this because / had
to make that check good and now,
you see, I've paid myself for marry
ing another man.
rs funny old wowrld, amt it,"
Yuma Sun.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
UNIT BURNS AT
MAGMA IN 100000 FIRE

Damage amounting to approximate
ly 100000 resulted from fire at the
transformer substation of the Magma
copper mine at Superior Sunday. The
transformers which convert electricity
from the Roosevelt dam power line
for use in the mine here were con-
sumed in the fire, which is believed
to have had its origin in an overheat-
ed transformer.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
YAQUI INDIANS KILL
MANY IN MEXICAN BATTLE

Heavy casualties were suffered by
both sides in Sundays fighting be-
tween the renegade Yaqui Indians and
Mexican federal troops, according to
advices received from Guaymas, So
nora. The fighting lasted two hours,
according to dispatches.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
HERE FOR cHfLDREN's HOME

H. E. Middleton, superintendent Of
the Arizona Children's Home associ-
alton at Tucson, is spending a few
days here on his annual visit to solic-
it funds for the maintenance of the
home. He has the endorsement Of
the chamber of commerce.
Following the enlargement OF the
home last year the number of children
maintained in the home during this
year is so per cent greater than Of
other years.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19

son Sunday morning by the call boy
who came to notify him it was time
for his run. Two other engineers,
sleeping in the same room, did not
know the man died. The death was
due to stroke of apoplexy, physi-
clans said.
A widow and daughter survive.
They live in Douglas.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
Good Things to Eat

Our Grocery is ready to serve with
the largest and best assortment
for Thanksgiving, including
Plum Pudding, Cranberry Sauce
-Caned Pumpkin, Choice Olives,
Canned Fruits and Fine d eI
Monte Products.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
AUTOS IN ACCIDENT

Four u. Of A. students were before
the justice Of the peace last Friday
explaining an auto accident which re-
suited in the death OF q four-year-old
child, and on Saturday four other stu
dents were in an auto crash which
resulted in the serious injury of Mrs.
Mary f. Carroll
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
BABY DROWNS IN
CANAL NEAR SAFFORD

The two and a half year old child
of Cashmere Durango was drowned
in the Union canal near Stafford last
week. The body was recovered when
it lodged against a brush dam thrown
across the canal The child had been
missing about two hours.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The three one-act plays to have
been given this week by Flagstaff
high school students were postponed
because of the exposition to Decem-
Der II.
Friday night, December 3, the Glee
club from the state university will be
at the high school and Flagstaff peo-
pie who hear them are assured of a
treat.
Armistiee day programs were CIV
en- in all of the city schools. At the
high school,, the significance of Ar
mistice day was told by Frank M.
Gold, county attorney elect, in an able
and interesting address.
The first three days of next week
the State Teachers association meets
at Prescott and all of the high and
grade school teachers will attend. So
there win be no school here next week.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19

copper mine substation. It is not
the loss can be made by the company.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19

A college medical authority reeom-
mends the eating Of serni-raw pota-
toes. Our cook has insisted on this
for years.
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
S. p. ENGINEER FOUND
DEAD IN BED

Timothy A. McDonough, Southern
Pacific engineer, Of Douglas, Ariz.,
was found, dead in his room at Tue
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
Misunderstood

At County Fair-Look at the peo-
pie. Aren't they numerous?
Yes, and amt there a lot Of them?
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19
Thoroughly Complete Display for
the Coming Holiday Season

home should first Thanksgiving We prepared
help home ready for for holiday entertaining
ready for particular holiday Whether for entertain
with stately linen dama cherished linen gifts We have the
oveest linens imaginable make Thanksgiving feast perfect
The linens all display and while tell about all OF
them here list the following representation of stock
The Coconino sun., 1926-11-19

Your Dining Room Suite
Smart 8-piece Dining Suite, Tudor
Style, chain carved with genuine
jacquard Velours. Table 8-foot
extension Special this week
$165.OO
Liberal Terms If Desiredl
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
EDGAR BROTHERS.
employees HEAR
BANQUET TALKS

Between 90 and 100 employees OF
the Edgar Brothers concerns of I'm.
perial Valley listened to reports of
iast years prosperous business, and
taiked shop, at banquets at
which they were guests of the firm.
Members of the hardware, whole
sale and general office organizations
Were entertained at the Hotel Bar
bara Worth last night, and the Ford
agency representatives the previous
night.
: W. j. Reid, in charge of the hard
ware interests of the company
throughout the valley, was in charge
at last night S dinner, which was at
tended by about 20 employees.
Ford salesmen, shop workers and
other employees from the firm 5
agencies at Brawley, Calexico, Holt
vile, El Centre and Imperial, mum
bering 75, gathered the preceding
evening. W. O. Hindarks, in charge
OF the general supervision of the
automobile branch of the Edgar in
ferests, was the principal speaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR SEWER LINK
ON COMMERCIAL

Thomas Gavnor of this city was
awarded the contract for digging
the sewer extension on Commercial
street at last nights meeting of the
city council Gavnor' 5 bid was
$5S1. Charles Pitzcr. also of f.
Centre, submitted a bid of $6l2.50
The sewer extension was author
i2cd by the city council several
weeks ago and viii provide adequate
facilities for the development of
the commercial district which is
being built on Commercial street
cast of the railroad tracks.
An amendment to the electrical
ordinance passed first reading by
the board. This ordinance. known
as No. 295, provides for slight
increase in rates for electrical in
spection by the city. 1t has been
found that the old rates did not pro
vide sufficient revenue to pay ex-
penscs of the electrical inspection
department and the increase was
authorized to remedy this condition.
Ordinance No. 296 was also read
for the first time. This provided
for alteration of the curbing line on
Main street in order to provide for
the installation of the ornamental
street lighing system.
City Clerk Schofirld reported to
the board following conference
with City Treasurer Gianola which
showed the finances of the city to
be in good condition at the end of
the first half of the fiscal wear. The
clerk said there is no doubt What the
-l.55 tax rate will enable the city
to meet all expenses for the re.
of the year which ends
June so.
The petition to change the west.
Pm boundary Of the city between
he northern limits and Adams av-
'nue, TO new line so feet to the
'ast of the present line. was pre-
'ented to the council by the road
Of the FL Ccnro Chamber
i Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
Urgent Message
Is Received for
Curly Hubbard

Chief of Police Barker has asked
the Press to lend its assistance IN
finding one Art Hubbard, some
times known as "Curly' Hubbard,
who is believed to be in Ell Centre
or vicinity
A letter received at police head
quarters this morning advises that
Hubbard 5 mother is dying at the
san Diego county general hospital,
and is very anxious to see her son
before she dies.
The letter was written to the
chief by Mrs. G. W. Hubbard, of
Los Angeles, sister-in-law of the
man who is wanted, who asks that
every effort be made to find him.
Hubbard was last heard from Ia
this city where he was working as
a cement mixer and carpenter 5
helper Anyone knowing of his
Whereabouts is asked to convey the
to Chief Barker. The
letter states that he may have
friends or acquaintanees in some
Of the pool halls of this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given that in ac-
cordance with Section 305l and
1862, of the Civil Code of Califor-
MIA, that on the 9th day of Febru-
airy, 1926, at the hour of three p.
NJ, at $50 Main ST., El Centre, Cali
fornia, we will sell at public auc-
tion:
One Studebaker Big-6 touring
automobile, engine No. 1862. 1924
License No. l059736 held for repairs
and storage charges amounting TO
s79.40.
One Ford touring automobile. en-
gine No. 1530793, 1925 License No.
l}5973, held for storage charges
amounting to $4,000.
One Hupmobile touring automo-
bile, engine No. $500, 1924 License
No. 955023, held for storage charges
amounting to $4,000.
Said sale will be held TO satisfy
charges of Imperial Valley Motor
Company. of Fl Centre, California,
for storage and mechanical labor to
the sum of One Hundred Nineteen
and 40-10O ($1l9.40) Dollars, to-
gether with the cost Of publication
cf th's notice and cost of sale.
Dated January 28th. 1926.
IMPERIAL VALLEY MOTOR
COMPANY.
By Howard W. Juds0n. Owner.
! % Feb 8 inc
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
CAPTAIN, SAILORS
WIN TUSSLE WITH
ATLANTIC STORMS
Confined from page j.


second mate describes ships condi-
fion very serious. imminent danger
of sinking. To date we have lost
two men and five hfeboatS in at
-tempts to rescue. Sea now moderat
ing and hope remove Is men day
light.
= Midnight-Received bli er
message from the Antinoe: We have
90 degree list. Weather continued
moderating but heavy swell running
With some wind. Manned and
launched sixth boat IN command
Miller, first officer. Proceeded
alongside Antinoe and took off Is
Gemaining members of crew.
Lull in Weather
: 1t was necessary for me to take
advantage of brief spell of good
weather. A bright moonlight was
Of great a5sistau-..
Antinoe's crew was weak and
helpless, suffering from hunger, ex-
posare and injuries. Last sight An
tihoe still afloat and constituting
serious menace TO navigation. =
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
Discuss Drainage
Problems at Meet
of Alamo Farmers

Problems OF drainage, reclamation
Of alkali lands of the valley, ant
Colorado river legislation occupied
an important place on the program
at the meeting of the Alamo Nerdt
farm center last night. Fiftytwc
members and visitors were in at
tendance.
NJ. J. Doud, general superintend-
ent of the Imperial Irrigation dis
trict. and Engineer Slattery, in
charge of drainage work, both spoke
on drainage problems and the i'm
portance of proper maintenance of
drains. Mark Rose, irrigation dis
trict director, talked on Colorado
river legislation and stated that
with the president and his cabinet
favorable toward the Swing johnson
bill. he felt confident it would pass
congress at this session.
3. d. Irvine. manager of the farm
bureau, stated that that organiza-
tion and the agricultural extension
service had been working on the
drainage problem since 1916.
Reclamation of alkah lands by
flooding and teaching was taken up
by Farm Advisor f. L. Garthwaite
Cooperation between the Holtville
Chamber of Commerce and the Ala
mo farm center was stressed by H.
Z. Hacker, the center's representa-
tive. II. \. Smithson was elected
to represent the center on the cham
Der of commerce in the future.
The annual election resulted in
the selection of H. j. Mornt. presi-
dent; A. H. Smithson, vice presi-
dent, and c. G. Halliday, secretary.
Refreshments were served follow
ing the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28

New dress lengths in the new spring
prints-no two alike in stock. Dress
New Spring Shades, Brocade and
Flat Crepe, beautiful beyond descrip
ton. Dress Lengths :. .............. $3.50
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
STCPNs E.s2AEG TNFR
ON TRIP I ROM ORIENT

VICTORIA. E. 4. Jan. %. -
Storms raging in the North Pacific
have battered AMI delayed the Ca
madam Pacific liner Empress of
Asia four days on its trip from the
Orient.
The ship was due Monday, but ac-
cording to Wireless reports, she will
not reach port until Friday.
. Already the vessel has reported
one casualty. Miss Leona Keans, an
american girl basketball pave,
who was swept overheard by a huge
wave that broke over the deck.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
VARNEY BROS@CO
New Fashions That Hint
of a


-Flower-like in their dainty coloring. In their
soft fabrics. Their fluttering lines In the hund
red and one naive ways they employ to be smart.
Of Satin, Crepe de Chine Georgette, Chiffon and
other popular fabrics OF the latest popular prints
With full dashing skirts achieved by pleats and
circular flares With low tight grdles. Great
bishop sleeves, little scarf collars that tie under
the chin float breezily. And the wonderful
sortment of colors to select from. Grays Browns
Rose, Green, combination colors, etc. Truly mad
glad flower gladden. Of colors. These wonderful
creations without comparison, at most reason
able price, ranging from $3.50 to S1995
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28

Lingerie Silks, 36-in. Silks in self
check, white lavender and Nile $3.50 yd
-" Crepe Clad" Silk Crepe in colors
of Pink. Peach. Coral, Lavender
per ydru oo'fo
New Prints. Flat Crepes. Silks
Priced for Everyone
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
School Dresses

Many varieties Of the well
known "Luciette" school dress.
es have just been received. These
dresses are very popular, as
they tend to look like big sis
ter's dress IS" There are English
Prints, Gingi.am, English Broad
cloth, with kick pleat effects
''godet, and etc. Sizes Z to IA
years. Priced as low as 1926
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
SEEK TO REOPEN CASE ON
FRUIT, VEGETABLE RATES

WASHINGTON. Jan. %. - The
principal carriers of the west coast.
including the Santa Fe and the
Southern Pacific, petitioned the in
tcrstGte commerce commission today
for reopening and hearing of the
commission S recent decision on
fruit and vegetable rates between
west coast points.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
BRITISH SHIP disabled.
DRIFTING BEFORE STORM

LONDON, Jan. 9S.-The British
steamer Errington court has wire
lessed from midway between Eng
land and Newfoundland that her
steering gear vas ont Of order and
that she had been drifting in a
storm since Sunday. The gear was
being repaired T. .parari.y.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28
SMOOT DEMANDS
PASSAGE OF TAX
BILL BY FEB. 10
Continued from Page y

done because more than 5000, ,O00.-
600 worth of short time obligations
will fall due March i and the
treasury is depending on the in
come tax money to meet these OBJ
legations.
Senator Harrison, Democrat. Mis-
sissippi, of the finance committee
offered amendments to repeal the
taxes on automobiles. all admissions
and dues and stamp taxes on cards.
insurance policies, capital stock is
sues and bonds Of Indebtedness.
Senator King, Utah, Democrat.
another committeeman, offered
minority views' calling for to-
tai tax reduction of 800, 900, 900. re-
-tention of the publicity and inherit
ance tax clauses of the present bill
and changes in surtax to conform
with the schedule submitted by
Democratic members of the commit
tee and rejected by the Republicans.
No wonder the cotton crop was
Imperial Valley press., 1926-01-28

No wonder the cotton crop was
too large. Skirts are too short for
cotton stockings.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-01-14

County Registrar, within and for
Roosevelt county, Montana, will
close the registration books for
the City of Wolf Point on Satur-
day, the Goth day of February,
A. D. 1926 at the hour of 500
O'Clock p. m.
The registration books will be
closed as aforesaid on account of
the Annual City Election to be
held in said City Of Wolf Point
on Monday, April 5th, 1926.
Electors may register for said
election by appearing before any
Notary Public or Justice of the
Peace, within the County of
Roosevelt, or any Deputy Regis
trar within the precinct in which
the elector resides, but preferably
before the County Clerk at his Of
flee in Wolf Point, Montana.
Electors voting at the last Cen
eral Election do not need to reg
lister for this election. Electors
who have moved from one pre-
cinct to another must have the
change noted on the registration
books.
IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTER
ED YOU CANNOT VOTE. REG
lister NOW.
Dated at Wolf Point, Montana,
this 18th day of January, A. D..
1926.
w. j. HARDIE, County Clerk
and Recorder and Ex-Officio
County Registrar. Asst.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-01-14
NOTICE OF SALE

In the District Court of the TWEEN
tieth Judicial District of the
State of Montana, in and fol-
the County of Roosevelt.
The State of Montana on the
Relation Of Neil McFarlan, Coun-
ty Treasurer of Roosevelt County,
Montana, Neil McFarlan as Coun-
|ty Treasurer of Roosevelt Coun-
ty, Montana, and Roosevelt Coun-
|ty, Montana, a body polite and
corporate, formerly The State
of Montana on the Relation of
R. M. Kellogg, County Treasurer
of Roosevelt County, Montana,
R. M. Kellogg, as County Treas
urer Of Roosevelt County, Mon
tana, and Roosevelt County, Mon
tana, a body polite and corpo-
rate), Plaintiffs.
The First National Bank of
Poplar, a corporation, S. M.
Strand, P. E. Ludtke, E. H. E.
Helgeson, c. Jensen, G. A. Lun-
deem, and A F. Noble, Defend
ants.
To be sold at sheriff's sale at
the front door of the court house
in Wolf Point, Montana, on the
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-01-14
NOTICE OF SALE

In the District Court of the TWEEN
tieth Judicial District of the
State of Montana, in and for
the County of Roosevelt.
The State of Montana on the
Relation of Neil McFarlan, Coun-
ty Treasurer of Roosevelt County,
Montana, Neil McFarlan as Coun-
ty Treasurer of Roosevelt Coun-
ty, Montana, and Roosevelt Coun-
ty, Montana, a body polite and
corporate, formerly The State
of Montana on the Relation of
R. M. Kellogg, County Treasurer
of Roosevelt County, Montana,
R. M. Kellogg, as County Treas
Ire of Roosevelt County, Mon
tana, and Roosevelt County, Mon
tana, a body polite and corpo-
rate), Plaintiffs.
VS..
The First National Bank of
Poplar, a corporation, S. M.
Strand, P. E. Ludtke, E. H. E.
Helgeson, C. Jensen, G. A. Lun-
deem, and A F. Noble, Defend
ants.
To be sold at sheriff's sale at
the front door of the court house
in Wolf Point, Montana, on the
80 day of January, 1926 at the
hour of two o'clock p. M, the
following described real estate
West half of the East half of
Section four, Township twenty
eight North Range fifty, E. M. M.
j. H. ANDERSON, Sheriff.
By Charles Council, Under
Sheriff. 4T-4t