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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1920

Page

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Navajo Republicans Gather a Full Slate at Snowflake

A Navajo County Republican caucus at Snowflake selected nominees for state senate and house, county offices, and endorsed Harding and Coolidge. The meeting named James Scott for state senate, J. E. Kleindienst for state representative, and endorsed Thomas E. Campbell, with resolutions praising the late Robert C. Smith and voicing optimism for a Republican year in 1920.

Walton Navajo County Coxey G. N. MacBean John Miller MacBean Navajos County Arizona Warren G. Harding United States Calvin Cooledye Thomas E. Campbell State Highway Department Thic Robert Co. Smith Republican Central Committee Robert C. Smith Scott Phoenix Jim Scott J. E. Kleindienst Winslow Holbrook Kleindienst Santa Fe Round House Navajo J. E. Richards St. Joseph C. E. Owens Snowflake Freeman and Flanigan Board of Supervisors Dan Divelbess R. &. Newman Charley Harp Jon Miller Jennings Auto Co Patterson F. N. Pingree Marguerite Drumin Bill Williams Bill Joseph E. Robinson California Missions of the Mormon Church Mesa Disciples of Republicanism Washington Robinson

Hopi Snake Dance Dates Set for August Observance

Lorenzo Hubbell reports the Hopi Snake and Antelope ceremonies span August 16 to 25 on the Hopi reservation with the Snake Dance scheduled for August 24 and the Antelope rite on August 23. The nine day sequence includes public performances at a spring near the Meza and a sunrise foot race to conclude the drama.

Arabia Shumopovi Shipaulovi Mishongnovi Walpi Lorenzo Hubbell Oruibi Arizona Hoteville Holbrook Keams Canyon Meza Oraibion

Holbrook Oil Field resumes as Zuni well returns to work

After a two day suspension pending a new balance wheel, Carl and Armberger and Smithers of the force restart drilling. Adamana halted at 2080 feet awaiting casing, expected within ten days to two weeks barring railroad delays, as Holbrook area oil operations reframe development with Zuni and Adamantia fields resuming activity.

Carl and Armberger Smithers Hebrook of Adamana L. EF. Ward United Eastern Mine Oatman Jordan Zuni Morenci Fredricks Oil Well Supply Co Los Angeles Holbrook Holbrook Oil Adamantia

A B Schuster Co Announces Big Clearance Sale Next Week

Beginning next week the A. and B. Schuster Co will stage a large clearance sale with a twenty percent reduction on a vast stock of ladies blouses skirts and dresses All styles and sizes will be available at the opening and customers are advised to buy for future needs.

A. & B. Schuster Co

Black parolee gravely injures foreman in Holbrook

Adell Thomas, described as a Black parolee, assaulted Foreman Kuhns in a Winslow round house incident tied to a hotel escape. Kuhns, transported to Albuquerque for treatment, is not expected to survive. Deputy DeWitt tracked the suspect, who was captured in Holbrook and faces detention as his victims' kin react.

Adell Thomas Holbrook Gov. Campbell Winslow Round House Kuhns Albuquerque DeWitt Santa Fe Adamana Rastus

Patterson elected to succeed Neel as Holbrook city clerk

Patterson J M Patterson the county treasurer was elected Holbrook city clerk at a special meeting to fill the vacancy caused by B B Neel's resignation. Neel will become cashier at the Bank of Needles. Mrs Fred Kronig of Belen New Mexico visits Mercy Mel Alester.

J. M. Patterson Holbrook B. B. Neel Bank of Needles Fred Kronig Belen New Mexico Mrs Mercy Mel Alester

Sunflower Party Honoring Miss Mann At Holbrook Event

The Girls Friendly Society of Holbrook hosted a Sun Flower party at Mrs Thorwald Larsons home in honor of Miss Mary Mann of Fresno visiting sister Mrs James Scorse. Yellow and brown decorations set the theme with ice cream and cake. Mary Ellis won a silver thimble in a handkerchief contest. Lilian Chamberlin earned a silver spoon for best sun flower story and painting. guest prize was a game.

Girls Friendly Society of Hol‘brook Thorwald Larson G. FS. A Arizona Mary Mann Fresno Vher Sunt James Scorse Mary Ellis Lilian Chamberlin

Navajo County Sees Rapid Growth In Valuations

Navajo County has increased assessed valuations by over fifty percent in five years. In 1916 valuations were 8.61 million dollars, rising to 12.35 million in 1920, improving class status and promising further gains through irrigation projects, oil activity, and railroad property equalization led by the current board of supervisors.

Navajo County Board of Supervisors

Garage Man Punctures Law In Hock For Repairs

A garage operator from Overland fled on a Ford after failing to settle debts including $90 owed to Paquin. Sheriff Harp tracked the suspect to Kingman by telegraph. at a preliminary hearing he was bound over for trial in a $200 bond.

Hock Overland Paquin Canonball Baker Harp Kingman Easley

Gentry Brothers Circus Arrives in Holbrook August 22

Gentry Brothers Famous Shows brings a patriotic opening to Holbrook on Sunday August 22 featuring nearly 100 ponies marching with national flags. The 32nd annual tour includes a new wild animal display and a stirring new patriotic spectacle unseen before. The street parade is described as larger and more impressive than prior years.

Gentry Brothers Famous Holbrook Gentry Brothers

Here Are the Men Who Seek Your Vote

An advertisement lists candidates running for state and county offices and notes a fee schedule for banner display during the primary campaign. The notice specifies charges of 25 dollars for state office banners and 15 dollars for county banners, payable upon entry.

Assessor Candidacy Announcements for 1920 Primary

Wallace E. Shumway announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Navajo County subject to the voters will in the September 7, 1920 primary. John S. Quirk also seeks the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Navajo County in the same primary.

John S. Quirk Winslow Quirk Navajo County

FOR SHERIFF IN NAVAJO COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION SUMMARY

Sheriff of Navajo county subject to voters will at the September 7, 1920 primary. Co. W. HARP.

Navajo County Co. W. Harp

State Senator Robert Moore Seeks Navajo County Seat

State Senator Robert Moore announces bid for Navajo County seat. He emphasizes rural development, public safety, and economic growth, highlighting support from local communities and endorsements from regional party committees. He plans town halls across the county to outline policy priorities.

Candidacy Announcements for Local Offices in 1920 Primary

Recorder of Navajo County Marguerite Drumm seeks voter support at the September 7 1920 primary election. Constable candidate L F McClanahan announces run for Holbrook precinct subject to voters will.

J. M. Patterson St. John Apache County Donald Howard Holbrook White Mountains Phoenix Thorwald Larson Flagstaff Harry Cooper Los Angeles Arthur F. Switzer John Bailey Heber Margaret Smith Clifford Smith Navajo County Marguerite Drumm L. F. McClanahan

Holbrook Precinct Justice of the Peace Nomination

For Supervisor County Supervisor, subject to voters at the primary September 7. John Flanigan. For Justice of the Peace Holbrook precinct nomination, subject to primary voters September 7. D W Easley.

Justice OF the Peace Justice of the Peace of

Clark Seeks Republican Nomination for Arizona Senate

Statement from E. S. Clark announces his candidacy for the United States Senate seat from Arizona under the Republican banner subject to primary voters on September 7. Clark presents his platform and names supporters in a bid to win the nomination and advance to the general election.

Cameron announces candidacy for Arizona U.S. Senate

Ralph H. Cameron declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senator from Arizona, subject to voters at the primary election on September 7. He signs the notice proclaiming his bid.

United States Arizona Ralph H. Cameron

Chamberlin Announces Candidacy for Supervisor

W. H. Chamberlin formally announces his candidacy for the office of supervisor. The proclamation states his intent to run and invites support from voters and local party members.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republican Caucus James Scott Pinedale R. Greer Court House Q. T Greer G. O. P. Lee Miller Tanner Forrest Road John Tursley A. Wolff Morrow Jack Marden The R. l. Smith Herald Fred Crain Aztec Petroleum [Securities Co A. K. Folger Colorado Springs J. T. Baird Sunflower Mrs. Larson Ben ‘Weed Gentry’s Circus Wallace E. Shumway Robert Moore John Flanigan E. S. Clark W. H. Chamberlin John A. Freeman
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