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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

3

Albuquerque Fair heads west to welcome President Taft

The Albuquerque Fair runs October 11 to 16 with new events, Strohel’s air ship flying daily, a first west of the Mississippi pushball, and big purses for horse racing and a 15 mile marathon. The Santa Fe offers low rates to ensure all can view the airship and President Taft’s visit.

New Mexico Holbrook Arizona United States Albuquerque Taft Albuquerque Fair Association Strohels Great Air St. Louis Mississippi Pasadena Blackwell Tobacco Co Bull Durham Tre Santa Fe

Joe Root Visits Flagstaff In Hometown Call

Joe Root, now in Flagstaff, arrived yesterday and announced plans to write various kinds of Insurance. He brings a cheerful, upbeat attitude that locals welcome.

Joe Root Flagstaff Joe

Local Mr. Shumway Leaves Santa Fe for Contracting Venture

S. B. Shumway, long time Santa Fe employee, resigns to pursue contracting. He fitted a shop, makes and sells cement blocks, and has already sold Loui Ghuey blocks for a project behind Ghuey’s store.

S. B. Shumway The Santa Fe Loui Ghuey Ghuey

Notice of final account settlement in Reidhead estate

In the Probate Court of Navajo County Arizona Territory Edwin Reidhead administrator of John O. Reidhead deceased has presented his final account for settlement. A hearing is set for September 6, 1909 at 10:00 AM in the Navajo County Courthouse Holbrook to allow interested parties to file written exceptions and contest the account. Dated August 25, 1909. R. C. Smith. All summer goods twenty per cent off at B. First.

Navio Territory Arizona John O. Reidhead Edwin Reidhead Holbrook Navajo County R. C. Smith District Court Fourth Judicial District Territory of Arizona Navajo W. B. Woods L. D. Divelbess

Territorial Board of Equalization Hears Rail Cases in Arizona

Phoenix August 11 The territorial board of equalization heard two railroad cases and fixed the territorial tax rate at 80 cents while reviewing levies for cities and counties on funded bonds. Officials examined assessment rolls from counties and discussed valuations returning from each. The morning included a call on Governor Sloan and later meetings with the governor and Attorney General Wright.

Phoenix Ariz Territorial Board of Equalization Sloan Wright Paul Burks E. W. Camp The Santa Fe Grand Canyon el Tovar W. F. Taliaferro Navajo Apache Mohave Coconino Yavapi General Fund Asylum Fund Territorial School Fund Tempe Normal Fund Tempe Normal Building Fund Northern Arizona Normal Fund Northern Arizona Normal Improvement Fund University Fund University Building Fund Pioneers’ Home Building Fund Florence Bridge Fund

Notice of Restoration of Public Lands Arizona

Public notice announces restoration of lands under Little Colorado River Project to settlement under public land laws after withdrawal changes. It states entry restrictions, dates October 16 1939 and November 15 1909, and location Phoenix Arizona with Gila and Salt River Meridian. Court summons for A B Schuster dispute included.

Secretary of the Interior Colorado Arizona United States United States Land Office Pheenix Gila and Salt River Meridian T. 17 Y. Proudfit General Land Offee Frank Pierce Interior

Navajo County Tax Levy Adjusted After Board Adjourns

The Navajo County Board of Supervisors adjourned after a week of work on equalizing the tax levy. They reduced levies when sworn evidence showed excess and upheld fair treatment for small and large taxpayers. Total taxable property value is 1,897,227.96 with a levy rate of 3.20.

Board of County Supervisors

Will Cross Nominated For Recorder and Clerk Post

W B Cross sought the Recorder and Clerk vacancy after A F McAllister’s death. He was well recommended and highly qualified, but as the sole Democrat among county supervisors his party held a hopeless minority.

W. B. Cross A. F. McAllister Cross Will Cross Will

Nordyke to be Transferred from Santa Fe to Ash Fork

E. J. Nordyke known as Santa Fe agent will be transferred to Ash Fork soon. Mr Johnson of Williams plans to come to Holbrook. The News regrets losing Nordyke and his wife who are well loved by Holbrook residents. Ezra Richards of St. Joseph visited town for business and is noted as a cheerful county wool grower.

E. J. Nordyke Santa Fe Ash Fork Ezra Richards St. Joseph

The Weekly Star Subcription Notice From Lockwood Reader

A letter from T C Allen of Lockwood Missouri praises The Weekly Star for truth and justice and clean unprejudiced reporting. He endorses its good government stance and urges postmasters and agents to solicit subscriptions at 25 cents a year with 10 cent commissions.

Weekly Star United States T. C. Allen Lockwook Kansas City

Rev Wright Holds Large Holbrook Sermon

Reverend Robert E. Wright preached at the school house in Holbrook to the largest religious service since the town’s arrival. The sermon held audience interest from start to finish and was well delivered.

Robert E. Wright Winslow Holbrook Rev. Wright

McClimans and Winslow Aid Weizler Building Work

A. B. McClimans and Winslow are in town this week assisting to complete carpenter work on the Weizler building. Me. is described as a first class workman.

B. McClimans Winslow Weizler

Harness repair shop run by C A Daniels in town

C A Daniels operates a harness repair business from his shop with Spence Shumway. Daniels offers various repair services. Al Stevens of Adamana, a notable cattle king in Navajo County, visited town yesterday.

C. A.daniels Mr. Daniels Spence Shumway Al'Stevens Adamana Jolliet Boys Navajo County

Hon James Scott Returns Home Near Pinedale

Hon James Scott, a substantial county man and member of the Board of Supervisors, came home to his residence near Pinedale Sunday.

James Scott Pinedale Scott Board of Supervisors

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Territorial and County Boards Supervisors Gila Graham Maricopa Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma Prescott City Tombstone Sueson Arizona Republican Our County Board Navarro County R.R. Milage Sant Fe P.R.R County & Territorial Levy Gen Co Court House & Jail Department OF the Interior General Land Office Washington, D. C A. and B. Schuster Plantiff’s Allpereons Plainiff Territory Sidney Sapp Notary Public A. & B. Schuster Wallace Newman Theodore Newman Kenneth M. Jackson Lakeside F. M. Zuck Albert Farington J. C. Martin Los Angeles South Western Under Writers Co Ocidental Life Insurance Co Mr. Martin Miner U. S Prescott
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