Debating Contest Planned Between St Johns and Snowflake
For four years the Academy has sought to stage an inter high school debating contest. In spring, at the track meet in Snowflake, a debate will feature St Johns Academy and Snowflake Academy on the motion that all tariffs in the United States should be abolished. The SSA team includes Lydia Savage Albert Smith and Dena West. The oratory competition may precede Christmas vacation with sophomore Earnestina Hansen and Mary Hatch to face freshmen Horace Crandall and Lee Wilhelm. A bazaar by the ladies raised 115 dollars with 10 dollars expenses and featured the Gypsie Queen by Miss Treat, drawing patrons and festive decor from Wetzler’s hall.
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St. Johns Academy
Snowflake Academy
United States
S. A
Lydia Savage
Albert Smith
Dena West
St. Johns
Geo. A. Smith
Miss Treat
Holbrook Sees Promising Growth Outlook
A traveler in Holbrook claimed the town stands to outpace many others between Los Angeles and Albuquerque, predicting a strong, steady boom near at hand and emphasizing Holbrook’s potential for substantial growth.
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Holbrook
Los Angeles
Albuquerque
Why The Women Seek Jury Service
A Lawrence paper quotes a local woman advancing a new reason for women on juries. She says it is the only chance hardworking married women will have to sit down, rest, and avoid constant labor. The remark reflects evolving views on jury inclusion and women’s civic roles.
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Lawrence
K. C. Star
Old Glory in Cuba and Alvin Gray Opera Preview
Freshmen present plans for Old Glory in Cuba. The S. S. A. music department will stage Alvin Gray or Sailor's Return on December 19 and 20 with an excellent chorus of thirty voices and ten soloists. Sleighing in Snowflake would be popular with sleighs here.
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Cuba
Alvin Gray
Music Department of
The
S. S.A
The Teller Would Not Tell Why He Won't Reveal
A young wife laments at a bank asking a teller about her husband’s deposit and receives laughter and no answers. The remark highlights frustration with financial secrecy and the bank’s staff.
Attorney J E Jones to Plead Case in St Johns
Attorney J E Jones of Flagstaff arrived this morning to take the steamer to St Johns where he is to plead an important case. Chas Saxton of the Brunswick Hotel, who went to Horton Kansas to attend a sick brother, returned to Holbrook yesterday.
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J. E. Jones
Flagstaff
St. Johns
Chas. Saxton
Brunswick Hotel
Horton Kansas
Holbrook
Notice to Creditors for Woolsey Estate in Holbrook
Notice is given by J. E. Cox administrator of the estate of Samuel D. Woolsey deceased to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate. Exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to J. E. Cox at Merchants and Stock-Growers Bank Holbrook Navajo County Arizona, the place for estate business. Dated Holbrook Arizona December 3 1912 first publication December 6.
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Samuel D. Woolsey
J. E. Cox
Merchants & Stock-Growers Bank
Holbrook
Navajo
Arizona
State of Arizona
Holbrook News Briefs Highlight Local Figures and Visits
Judge Perkins of Flagstaff visited Holbrook last Saturday. Numerous residents including G. H. Reidhead and J. H. Fuller traveled to Holbrook or Snowflake for business and family visits this week. Judges, bankers, attorneys, and merchants from Winslow, Prescott, and Ada mana appeared in Holbrook on legal, banking, and trading matters.
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Judge Perkins
Flagstaff
Holbrook
G. H. Reidhead
Snowisnake
Joe Kleindienst
Winslow
W. C. Pfeiffer
Frank Campbell
Snowflake
J. R. Hulet
J. H. Fuller
Philip Johnson
Indian Wells
X. N. Steeves
E. S. Parks
The
Parks Transportation Co
Don Cooley
Los Angeles
Paul Burke
Prescott
L. F. McClanahan
Superior Court
E. S. Clark
J. E. Cox
Merlehants and Stockgrowers Bank
Holbrook Drug Co. Offers Wide Stock and Holiday Goods
The Holbrook Drug Co. proclaims a complete varied stock of first class drugs, patent remedies, candies, post cards and toilet goods. They advertise up to date Christmas goods and enticing prices. In Phoenix this week they paid $6.75 per hundred for beef cattle and $25 per head for yearlings for June delivery. Some Navajo and Coconino county cattlemen have sizable herds nearby and look forward to Christmas.
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Holbrook Drug Co
Holbrook
Holbrook Drug Co.’s
Phoenix
Coconino County
Weather Grumbles Pause for Tough US Conditions
A columnist notes the past week has brought very bad weather across the United States, calling it among the worst in years. The piece urges readers to consider harsher conditions elsewhere rather than complain about local dreary days.
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United States
Toothsome Apples From Snowflake and Shumway Stock
The Holbrook Drug Co. lists about 14 tons of apples on sale including Winter Pyramids Red Ben Davis Black Ben Davis and others. They come from Snowflake and Shumway areas and are praised for rich juicy flavor suitable for good eating.
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Holbrook Drug Co
Ben Davis
Holbrook Seeks First-Class Dentist for Town
Holbrook is badly in need of a resident dentist. Residents say there is no local dentist and fear delaying care. The writer urges the News to help attract a dentist to stay in the western town.
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Holbrook
Winslow
Gallup
Means Progress in Hart Parr Plow Engine Move
Means Progress reports Synn days after receiving a Hart Parr 30 to 50 horsepower gasoline engine to be used for plowing and ditching on holdings near St Johns. The traction engine is said to plow 18 to 24 acres per day and is touted as the latest up to date machine. They left yesterday morning with engine and expect to reach St Johns in 3 or 4 days, trailing a drag and two wagon loads of supplies.
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St. Johns
Cattlemen Flee Mexico Says Huepare Rancher
Ronnie C. Wilson, owner of a Huepare ranch in northern Sonora, reports that American ranchers are leaving Mexico quickly amid unsettled conditions as the cattle business suffers.
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Ronnie C. Wilson
Huepare
Sonora
Mexico
Counbee
Unclaimed Letters At Holbrook Post Office
Advertised letters remaining include C. P. Smith Mrs. A L Reynolds W E Knox Mexican Saleda Carrillo Telefor Garcia Jose Teburcio E J Smith and the Postmaster.
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Holbrook Post Office
C. P. Smith
A. L. Reynolds
W. E. Knox
Saleda Carrillo
Telefor Garcia
Jose Teburcio
E. J. Smith
Sheep Shipment Heads to Kansas City Markets
This morning Owens Brothers sent four cars of sheep, Thomas Brothers four cars, and J. W. Richards two cars. The shipments target Kansas City markets.
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Owens Brothers
Thomas Brothers
J. W. Richards
Kansas City
Big Turkey Shoot at Gun Club Grounds
A live turkey shoot is planned at the Gun Club grounds on the 22nd the Sunday before Christmas. Conditions will be favorable to ensure fairness with all shooters welcome. Price per shot is 25 cents with ammunition provided. No practice shooting allowed on the grounds.
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Gun Club
Holbrook School News Notes Third Month Attendance
The third month attendance totals show 943 percent with 24 tardies and 41 absences in the primary room, 18 tardies and 36 absences in intermediate, and 15 tardies and 18 absences in grammar. New pupils include Willie and Mary Lopez. Isadora Anzures returned after two months in Albuquerque. organ lent for use before Christmas vacation. total enrollment 118.
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William Smith
George Thomas
Jessie Glaze
Charles Glaze
Henry Sharp
Tom Baca
Celedora Montanio
Raymond Parks
Manuel Lopez
Max Ortega
Juan Blea
Arthur Meyers
Ramon Garcia
Teresa Anzures
Carlena Montanio
Bernada Baca
Jennie Newman
Maria Coronando
Marcelena Coronando
Daisy Myers
Harold Diverbess
Ethel Glaze
Oliver Glaze
Philip Montanio
Clyde Rencher
Launcelot Barber
Goldie Greer
Wesley Newman
Lola Rencher
Effie Smith
Manuel Vigil
Maud Greer
Salvador Basos
Roy Cross
Faye Flanigan
Regina Ortega
Jack Smith
Charlie Thomas
Grammar Roon
Elmer Flanigan
Warren Brinkerhoff
Helen Sapp
Leu Cross
Pratt Greer
Anna Greer
Claude Flanigan
Virginia Lopez
Willie Woods
Helen Smith
Bae Fred
Willie
Mary Lopez
Isadora Anzu
Mrs Sapp Improves After Pneumonia Threat in Oklahoma
Mrs Sapp, who faced pneumonia risk last week while visiting relatives and friends in Oklahoma, is reported very much better now.
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Sidney Sapp
Oklahoma
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Ladies’ Bazaar
Holbrook News
News of
Holbrook and Vicinity
Clarence Owens
Snowfiake
Navajo County
Burbage
Winslow Navajo-Apache Bank
E. W. Wilkeman
Timber City
S. D
Santa Fe
Chas.Cooley
Holbrook Drug Store
Oscar Sarick
Morse Bros
Topeka
Kansas
Clark
Seth R. Stiles
Manilla
Margery Wallace
Adamana
G. W. Hennessy
James Scorse
Byrd and Smith
J. A. Brimhall
Taylor
W. Pass
W. A. Wilkes
Chicago
Pittsburg
Henry Scorse
D. Y
Ava
Fort Apache
Hawaian Islands
Percy Morse
Morse Brothers
Black Canyon
Percy
the Holbrook Drug Co
Holbrook School
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