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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
Clever Chinese

New York.-Clever, these Chinese !!
A detective arrested dozen when he
found them in a room with money on
the table. One explained to the Judge
in excellent English that they were
taking up collection to buy book
on crossword puzzles. They were
freed.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
Felt Hats With Face Veil

If you wonder whether femninity Is
the thing for ,s-be advised that
as a rule 1t is MT but that there are
exceptions. II felt with tiny
face veil and e small felt with
bands of ecru H. = set into the crown
have been inirod."gd by an authori-
tative designer.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
Double Service

A navy blue broadcloth skirt with
fitted yoke and circular front has two
blouses-one novelty angora in blue
shades and the other consisting OF
chiffon and lace.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

100. Make paste of the emery and
one tablespoonful Of salad or sweet
oil. Dip small brush into this mix
ture and rub the buckles until they
are clean. Brush with the dry brush
to remove the emery.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
Deriued From, Saxon

The word club, used to designate
n organization. is supposed to be de-
lived from the Saxon cleofan, to di-
ide !. club being an association the
xpensee of ditch are shared among
,,y,.t,t.,..
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

The only tenable explanation is tina,
the Pacific ocean must have been
named on a day when 1t was behaving
itself.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

A zoologist vows that cons ago all
poets were jellyfish. Then there's
nothing in this evolutionary theory,
after all.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
So There, Now!

Clerk-You say It's not ink In the
bottle? Why, certainly It's Ink.
Shopper-Well, 1t says right here on
the label: made by the Blank e. Blank
Co., Not Inc"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

The man who chewed 121 sticks of
gum at one time Is the first person to
attain fame by cumming up the
works.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

Local Patriotism Item: Subway
ing line of canned baked beans.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

Argus had hundred eyes although
none Of the books on mythology re-
fers to him explicitly as pedestrian
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

All this talk about hopping across
the ocean must make the Atlantic
feel like 1t was frog pond.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16

Our surplus seems to bother us
more than the deficits of many of the
European governments do them.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
Headaches from Slight Colds

Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets re-
lieve the Headache by curing the Cold
Look for signature of e. w. Grove on
the box. 30c.-Adv
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-12-16
Parable

lnong mosqui
- pests 1t is only
locks man and
Wv y parable
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

The Sun does all kinds of COM
mercial and society printing at rea-
sonable prices.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20
Glad Tidings
Baptist Church

Trees, shrubbery and flowers have
been planted around the Chapel car
which will add more to the appear
ance Of the lots as the days go by.
The Sunday services were good and
new faces appeared in the congrega-
tion. Reports from the Arizona Bap-
tist convention at Somerton were Civ
en- at the morning service by Mr.. Van
derhoof and at the evening service by
Miss Nezzie Yarnell.
Mrs. Vanderhoof gave report of
the woman's sessions of the conven-
ktion at the Woman's Missionary meet
ing Wednesday. This was, in a small
way, bringing the convention to those
who could not go to the convention.
The cottage prayer meeting at I'M
Gle Nose Anspach's home Sunday was
enjoyed by a company Of friends and
relatives of the old people. The serv-
ice planned for Tuesday evening at
the same place had to be postponed.
The prayer service on the Chapel car
Tuesday evenin was in charge Of
Mrs. III. Kelso.
The services next Sunday on the
Chapel car will be conducted by Rev.
G. e. Cofer, brother of Mrs. ID. El-
mer Hart. Mr.. Cofer was scheduled
to preach two weeks ago on the Chapel
car but was delayed and did not ar
rive.
Special services are being planned
on the Chapel car for the near future
and announcements will be made later
in this paper.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20
TEACHERS COLLEGE NOTES
WM. M. NILL) SMITH. Editor

Henry F. Ashurst, Arizona's senior
u. s; senator, spoke before the stu
dent body at the college Tuesday
morning.
His topic was Success" and his
talk centered around three rules which
he gave to determine successful life.
The first of these was ';Keep your
health and do not run to dictates of
society" The second, "Avoid running
in debt, if possible" The third, which
he classed as the most important,
"Toil."
In closing his speech Senator Ash
urst said that we were in the most
marvellous age in the entire history OF
the world and that the opportunities
awaiting those who were willing to
work and sacrifice were many.
President Grady Gammage accom-
panied the Collegiate Entertainers to
Grand Canyon last Wednesday where
they put on their program that eve
ming.
DR.. A. E. Douglass is in Tucson,
where he will remain until the 24th
or 25th of this month attending to
business matters at the University OF
Arizona. DR.. Douglass made the trip
down by motor and will return via the
Flagstaff Phoenix highway.
Alvin Lloyd and Carl Guthrie, both
students at N. A. T. G. were awarded
prizes of $3.50 each last week for sub
hitting the best songs in the college
song contest which came to a close
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20
Body of Murdered
Goat Herder Found

A cowardly assassin, who evidently
crept upon his victim from the rear
and shot him, murdered Juan Rodri-
guez, 56-year-old goat herder of the
Octave country, dragged his body a
few feet to the center of a cactus
plant, partially covered it with rocks
and then made his escape. leaving no
trace by which he could be tracked.
This was the opinion voiced by county
held the inquest over the body.
Rodriguez, said to be married and
to have had a family in Phoenix or
Tucson, was employed as goat herd
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20
COUNTY CHRONOLOGY
Compiled from the Files Of The
Coconino Sun, Twenty Years
Ago This Week.
44#44@44*##%*s4

Mayor L. F. Verkamp was selected
chairman of the Fourth of July COM
nittee, and Jesse L. Boyce, secretary;
other committeeman, Al Doyle, F-S.
Breen, Dick Jones, G. M. Funston, G.
e. Wickens, Jack Harrington, J. W.
Weatherford, A. N. Taylor, Tom
Flynn, Edgar Rains, Ed McGonigle,
Frank Conrard, A. A. Dutton, Tom
Pullian, f. M. Brown, Ike Wheeler,
Gene Sliker, Harry Hibben, Sam Fin
ley and Charlie Prochnow.
T. E. Pulliam, secretary Flagstaff
board Of trade, secured S12 round
trip railroad fare between Flagstaff
and Phoenix.
S. H. Haffly and son Donald go to
Los Angeles to locate.
Valuable tufa deposits located on
south side of Eden mountain by
George Coffin, Lee Doyle, ]. e.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

> = = =
The bishops committee met Friday
and voted to proceed with the con-
struction of the parish house at once,
provided the mortgage was satlsfac-
torily arranged. Since that time, a
telegram has been received assuring
this, so the last obstacle has been re-
moved, and the building should be un-
der way some time next month.
The committee feels that when the
work is actually begun further pledges
will be Forthcoming. In any event,
the venture of faith seems to be JUS
titled in view of the pressing need.
All should be completed in the early
fall, and a reception and housewarm-
ing may be anticipated about October
i. expect to propose to the Guild
that we have parish social every
month Several other new organiza-
tions can be started-a Mems club, a
Young Peoples society, and expansion
Of the Girls Friendly society and the
Order of Sir Galahad are in view. Ii
the right leader can be found, Young
Peoples Fellowship TO meet on Sun
day evenings has great possibilities.
It looks like busy winter for all OF
us.
On May 26, the Girls Friendly So
ciety will have their admission service
at 7:30 p. m. This will be preceded
by a pageant, "Girlhood in Many
Lands" illustrative of the work Of
the society. The junior choir will take
part.
A dinner at the home of Mr.. and
! Mrs G.sN. Baty will take place the
latter part of this month, along the
/ lines of the Guild luncheons which
were so successful Members of the
parish, as we'll as other friends, are
| invited to buy tickets for this. Ar
eevning of cards will follow.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

last week. Judges split the cash prize
between the two contestants after in
ability on their part to make a deci-
sion on one song. Words and music
in both songs were entirely original
and near twelve songs were entered in
the contest.
Next Friday evening the Dramatics
club will present their second play of
the season at the college auditorium.
The play chosen this time is the COM
edy drama, ''The Youngest" written
by the famous playwright, Philip
Barry. The play was first produced
in New York in 1929, and rights to
present it here were granted only aft
er much correspondence with Samuel
French, holder of the rights. Miss
Mary Boyer Of the English depart
ment is directing the play.
Monday morning of this week the
swimming pool in the new physical
education building was opened to stu
dents and public Regular classes are
being scheduled and definite pro-
gram for students and downtown
people will be made out and an
nounced this week.
T. d. Jessuppe, director Of physical
education will give beginning and adj
vanced lessons to those desiring to
learn more about the water sport. His
advanced class will take up the "trud-
geon crawl" said to be the fastest
swimming stroke, and as an added
feature, instruction in life-saving
methods.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

Stevens, Bert Hutchins and Paul Cof-
fin. Arizona Central bank and new
post office built of tuna.
H. C. Lockett and family return
from Phoenix, coming up by team and
camping by the way.
Sun advertisers: Mrs. McMillan's
hotel, C. M. Funston stationery, O. S.
Emblem, heating; T. E. Pulliam, in
surance; George Coffin, groceries and
hardware including water kegs and
pack saddles; S. Barron, tailor; B.
Hook, newsstand; Ruffin Drug store;
Citizens bank; VIM. Friedlein, timer
and plumber; Arizona Lumper & Tim
Der Co, T. A. Riordan, M. j. Riordan
and F. w. Sisson; Arizona Central
bank, T. Z. Pollock, 7. j. Pollock and
G. o. Robinson.
Bert Hutchins and wife have son.
Son born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. S.
Amundsen.
DR.. C. F. Portz, the popular dentist
composes and publishes an anthem.
Rev. +. C. Reid returns from visit to
eastern Navajo reservation.
w. C. Bayless in from Lonesome
valley to spend a few days with his
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

family.
]. ]. Donohue returns from attend
ing the fiesta in Los Angeles.
Hence These Tears
First Stenographer: "I'm tired of
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

working"
Second Ditto: "Why don't you get
married?
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

approximate its combination of suct
important features as Seven-bearinE
crankshaft, invar strut pistons, impulse
neutralizer, manifold heat control
oil filter, air cleaner, full pressure
fabrication, hydraulic four -whees
brakes and shock absorbers.
We are eager to show you the "ooe
Note its striking lines, coloring an6
appointment. Drive it yourself. Yor
will at once realize that Chrysler 80.
combines qualities which cannot be
even remotely approached by any
other car in its price class.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

er by another Mexican, an aged man,
who has a small ranch three or four
miles from Octave. He had worked
only a few days, less than two weeks,
in fact, but prior to that time had
done some placer mining in the dis
trict, residing there in all about two
months.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

You've seen how every Chrysler 80"
whips into action-is off and away like
one-two-three, making all other cars
seem sluggish in contrast.
Then think of its sustained speed
capacity 6O-and- more smooth miles
an nhour-effortless speed with velvety
roadability--almos magical ease of
handling -ChrysIer beauty and COM
fort--and you'll realize why sweeping
public preference for Chrysler 90
has played such an important part in
raising Chrysler from 18th to 4th place
iii the industry.
No other six in its price field can
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

Cbgyslsy dealers aye IN position 10 ex-
seNdfhecoBVensepce ffime a1nsenss.
Ask sbeNt Cby1sisy's affrartiVePtan.
All ChrysIer cars have the addi-
tional protection against theft OF
the Fedco System of numbering.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

Chrysler so" prices--T Tour
ing Car, $1O75; Club Coupe,
$I1z5: Coach, $114s; Road
ster( sVftbyHnble seat, $1175;
Coupe sO1tb rnmbIe seatl
$I245; Sedan, $1245.
fAb. Dstyoff, snkjers to rgrrert
Federal excise lax.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20

"a London murder trial lasted six
minutes. Why, a New York tabloid
takes longer than that to get flash
lights Of the judge.
The Coconino sun., 1927-05-20
Or Grandma?

Myrtle Huddleston swan the Cat
alma channel for her son. George
Young swan it for his mother. Who
in Heck is going to swim it for
father?
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
COMMON COUNCIL EXERCISES sTRIcTEST ECONOMY IN RECoMMENDATIoNs.-SoME EXTRA ExPENDI-
 TURES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
General Expense Account Pared $ooAarm Boxes For Hos
 pitaI-Appointments Approved

same appropriation as last year, S9,- GOO. was recommended.
 Filter Beds Soon
 When the matter of an appropria- ton for sewer upkeep was taken up Acting Mayor Richard stated that Mr. Copeland of the state water de- partment had been in Putnam talk ing over the matter of removal of the sewer outlet from the Quinebaug river. Mir. Copeland was asked to send a recommendation to the coun- cil. He called up during the day and stated that such recommendation would be forwarded. Mir Richard was told that the state department is not trying to foster any hardships up- on municipalities and that no immedi- ate action is contemplated but the department suggests that steps be taken toward eventually removing the sewage from the river. It was recommended that the city have a survey made at probable cost of sl,- GOO. Mir Richard suggested to the state department that the city would like Co defer the matter until fall and was told that this would be satis- factory.
 City Engineer George W Perry was called upon to further enlighten the council. He said that he could add little to what had been said but had met Mir Copeland and talked with him That the state department rep- resentative had been to Thomnsnn and over the Massachusetts line 70 Webster and that eventually sewers will have to be removed from the river. Dsnielson. he said, has already been ordered to remove it's sewer. Mir. Perry said that q survey ought to be made Co fnd cut fl the city's tract of land will be laree enoaeh for sewer he#ls. li is doubtful fl 1t is. 4 sur vey would have 10 include the Put uam Wooleu C0mpanX'a village Mills would have to take care of their own dianosal including acids now allowed to go into the river
 Same Appropriation
 Returning to the appropriation it was recommended that. as no im- mediate action on the question of sew nrn disposal is necessary. that sAh0, the same amount as last year, be ap~ propriated for sewer upkeep.
 For street lights ss,500 is recom- mended for city clerk, st00; for city treasurer. s400; for city ianitor, S4s0; municipal lights, SS7o: interest account. in which there Is a deficit ef si5O. S5.000. all being the same amounts appropriated last year.
 IL was shown that there is sur plus of $500 In the general expense account and an appropriation of SA,- ROO was recommended $500 less than last year.
 The appointment Of John Ryan, jr., to succeed William Murray. and George Child. Co succeed w. Richard son. as members Of the Hook x Lad der eomnanv of the Putnam fire de- pertinent. was approved by the coun- [ cil.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
OUR MINISTRIES
Excellent Company of Local Talent Takes Road St. Pat
 rick's Day

putnam's Community Minstrel troun. which pleased the citizens a week or so aeo in a benefit for the n. 4. R. and Parent-Teaeher Associa- ton wil take the road March IT. 1927.
 So great was the demand for repe- sitisa that the show will be put on ir Danielson for the benefit of the Wind ham County Y. NJ. C. A.
 Rohearsais are now being held, iokes are being changed to fit tha local situation and tine chorus will once more be seen in action in the Danielson theatre.
 ft is hoped that arrangements can be made to reserve q small block or seats to accommodate the Putnam people who were disappointed in not being able to secure tickets for the Putnam performance. Tickets Will To on sale the first part of next week Further information may be had a. the Windham County Y. M. c. A. office. telephone 730.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
BIENNIAL BANQUET
County Commissioners Enter tain Over 70 In Willimantic

The biennial banquet of the Wind ham County Commissioners, held m honor of county representatives, sen ators and other officials, was held at the Nathan Hale Hotel, Wlllimantie, Thursday evening. An excellent din- ner was served at 6.30 o'clock to more than seventy.
 The meeting was opened by Com missioner k. II. Corttis of North cfosvenof,iaie. who favored with re- marks and then introduced Represent ntive \. Linn Weatherhsad of Niili- mantle as toastmaster- Chairman Weatherhead called on the following for remarks. Miss Katherine Byrne, Putnam, vice chairman of the state central committee; John F. keardon of North Grosvenordale, state central committeeman; Sheriff Charles A. Gates Of Willimantie. Mrs. Lillian M r. Brink of Canterbury. Public De- fender Charles L. Torrey of Putnam. Attorney John H King of Willimantlc, Attorney Louis H. Woisard of Daniel sop. and Senator F. l.. Darbie of Dan ielson Dinner music was rendered by John r. Quinlan and Robert C. Fetch er ef the Capitol Theatre orchestra. Al the close of the meeting the guests ac- eepted an invitation of Manager Geo. 4 Bartlett to attend a vaudeville and picture show a the Capitol Theatre. ! vote Of thanks was extended the commissioners for their dinner.
 The county commissioners who were hosts for the evening, were F. fl. Corttis of North Grosyen0rdaie Urgele LaFrance of Central Vil'aee. and Arthur c. Keith of Putnam. The committee of arrangements was conn rosed of the commissioners. Senator ITrQele LaFrance and Sheriff Charles A E.tas
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
MAN NOT HIT. DIED OF
 NATURAL CAUSES
Oscar Dugas Completely Exon orated of Near Accident In
 Rhode Island
License Restored and Department Re.
 cord Erased

Oscar Dugas of this city was in Providence. Tuesday, and called at the state capitol. He was informed that his license to drive an automobile in Rhode Island had been restored and that the record of an accident against him had been erased from the records as it had been found that the unknown man he was thought to have hit was not in fact struck by Mr. Du- gas car and that the death of the man was due to natural causes.
 This bore out Mir. Dugas' contention from the first-that his car did not hit the unknown who was found dead after his car had passed
 The supposed accident happened Wednesday evening. February 2. as Mir. Dugas. accompanied by MT. Dugas, their daughter, and Mrs. Henry N. Benoit, were returning from Providence.
 IL was about 6.30 o'clock in the evening and as they were coming through Johnstone. R. l., man ap= peared in the highway in front of ths ear and Mr. Dugas turned sharply to the right and onto the car track te avoid hitting the s:2aG. The car WIS stopped and investigation disclosed that the man was dead. Following q preliminary investigation Mr. DuRas was allowed to go as he was not held responsible. Examination disclosed no marks oa the mans body and dr. uugas was emphatic in his statement that his ear had not touched the un- known. This has now been borne out upon fun investigation and the finding made is that the man died from causes other 1han being hit by an automobile.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
SOME | 800 PEOPLE SAW
 LA TROUPE RATIONALE

1t N estimated that is00 people were ia attendance at the two per. formances of La Soeur Blanche GThe White Sisser). given in St. Johns Hall last Sunday afternoon and evening The presentation was by La Troupe Rationale, an aggrega- ton of talented actors. The large audiences were highly pleased with the play and the players and the com pany is to return with another offer ing in the not distant future.
 The specialties between the acts were well received. These consisted of songs. Miss Lauretta CreReau, soprano. comic songs and sayings, Ro- ger Leduc, and tenor solos by k. L. Desaulniers.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
City Budget Increase $500
 Tax Rate Remains The Same
MISS GOTHAM WEDS
Daughter of Mrs. Florence Bradley Carle Married In
 Newton Saturday Evening

Miss Charlotte Bradley Bothan. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carle, Arlington, Mass. grand. daughter of k. H. Bradley of Putnam. was married Saturday evening to MT. o. William Prefer of Newton.
 The wedding took place at \ O. clock in the Wesley Methodist Episco- pal church, West Newton. in the pres ence of relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom.
 Miss Dorothy Carle, sister of the bride. was maid of honor. and Miss Helen Hickey of Cambridge, and Mrs. Ralph Harris of New I ork. were the bridesmaids Mir. Carl Prefer, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The ushers were Mr. Robert Jamison and Mir. Lawrence Ander- son of Newton.
 The bride wore white satin with long veil trimmed with orange bios soms. She carried a large bouquet of ealla lilies.
 The bridesmaids wore taffeta froeks in pastel shades and carried bouquets of tea roses. The maid of honor wore sunset taffeta.
 Mir. Louis Weir, the well known radio organist, played the wedding march. Mir. Weir plays at the Bos- ton Chamber of Commerce broad casting station and is organist at the State Theatre, Boston.
 Following the nuptial ceremony here was reception in the vestry of the church following which MT. and Mrs Frpier loft for il wedding trip. Upon their return they will make their home in Rraintree where Mr. Prefer has recently completed ahe. furnished a home as gift to his bride.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
MISS BATEMAN GIVES
 A VALENTINE PARTY

Miss Marion Bateman, daughter Of F. E. Christmas. 46 Center street. en- tertained a large number of her friends at a Valentine party last Mon day evening. \ number of games were played including whist the booby prize going to Richard McCauley anl the first prize to Miss Geraldine Page
 Following q supper, dancing was en- ioyed until midnight when the party left expressing pleasure for the ex- cellent entertainment of the hostess.
 Mrs. Lawrence Bassett and two children, who until recently have been living on Pomfret street. have gone to California. joining Mir. BassetJ who has been there for some time.
Putnam patriot., 1927-02-18
FIREMEN,s BALL

Monday, February 2s. is coming nearer. With it's approach the com mittees in charge of arrangements for the annual ball of the Putnam Fire Department are attending to the details which will make the affair one of the best Pcp's orchestra of ten pieces will furnish the mu e both for the concert and for dancing. Many visiting firemen will be lu eity and some new gowns will he I played hT the ladies. Tickets are heinz sold by members and may also Ae secured q. the door on the night If The ball.