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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
4
The Holbrook News published weekly in Holbrook Navajo County Arizona under Sidney Sarr as Editor and Publisher. It notes subscription rates in advance at two dollars per year and advertising policies including rates and run until ordered out.
A list of territorial and county officials includes Governor Hon R E Sloan Secretary G U Young Territorial Treasurer E E Kirkland Territorial Auditor W C Foster Attorney General J B Wright U S District Attorney Jos E Morrison Sheriff J F Woods Recorder and Clerk C Hess Probate Judge and County Superintendent R C Smith Clerk of the District Court W B Woods Treasurer L D Diverbess Dist Atty W P Geary County Supervisors Q R Gardpee chairman James Scott C B Sutton.
The Republican nominees for state offices are Ralph Cameron and Hoval A Smith for United States senators John S Williams for representative in Congress Fletcher M Dean Edward M Doe and Edward Kent for judges of the supreme court Ed W Wells for governor J Cleaveland for secretary George A Mauk for auditor W D Fisk for treasurer George D Christy for attorney general Claude Jones for superintendent of public instruction E S Depass F M Pool and W S Sturges for corporation commissioners.
State Senator J H Willis and other county officials listed alongside a notice of intention to make final proof for Desert Land in Holbrook Arizona. Henry Hudson Scorse seeks final proof November 3, 1911, before Sidney Sapp at Holbrook. witnesses named. Frank Parker, Register. First Publication Nov. 3, 1911.
The piece notes strong opposition to the Democratic ring in Arizona similar to New Mexico’s case. It highlights a heated senatorial campaign with Mark Smith as the Democratic candidate. It suggests Smith’s past congressional laziness hurts his current chances.
The piece praises Ralph Cameron as an efficient campaigner and criticizes Ashurst as lacking clear reasons to govern. It profiles Hoval Smith as a strong Republican fundraiser, nicknamed by miners, and notes New Mexico’s Democrat gains, suggesting Republicans hope Arizona mirrors that swing.
Judge Doe, after public urging from readers and residents, agrees to enter the race for the supreme bench. He had previously stated private affairs prevented candidacy but changes in circumstances led him to accept the nomination. The public reaction in Phoenix and across the territory was widely favorable.
Chauncy Woods from Snowflake is at home this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Woods.
A local notice advertises residences for sale in Holbrook the county seat of Navajo County. It invites readers to buy a home and mentions ongoing construction with a contact to Sidney Sapp.
Republican candidates toured Snowflake Taylor Shumway Pinedale Pine Top and White River drawing large crowds. W H Clark spoke at each stop with enthusiasm high and audiences filling seats and standing room. In Pinetop the crowd was the best yet and Father Penrod’s family, about 115 members, were thanked by State Senator candidate John Henry Willis before a late night dance. Show Low also saw a full house and strong reception for the candidates.
Navajo Development Company of Holbrook Arizona announces a stockholders meeting in Elyria Ohio on December 5 1913 at 8 o clock P M to elect a five member board and conduct other business. W H Clark secretary. Little Joe Woods son of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Woods fell from a shed fractured an arm. Mrs Wood ferried him to Winslow where the limb was set and he is recovering. Tomas Ortega returned from his ranch and will stay in town for the winter, a hustler intent on finishing work for the season.
Hon Hoyal A Smith and Hon Robert Fisner addressed a good sized audience at the Court House last Wednesday night. Smith argued Navajo County resources could be better managed and his talk was both interesting and instructive. He is described as very able and would represent Arizona in the U S Senate with credit to the state.
A complete set of pipe tools, hoist, blocks and tackle, well augur, driving maul and related equipment is offered for sale at about half price. rs Teeple.
Hon A F Banta of St Johns visited friends in Holbrook on Wednesday. The author of The Lure of Gold was acknowledged, and greetings extended as we recall meeting the gentleman.
Joseph Lopez was in Gallup New Mexico Sunday and returned home Monday. Mrs McAlister seeks to sell her elegant Holbrook home with six best town lots and all contents for 3000 dollars. Part payment terms offered. One seeking a good home should buy this property.
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