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Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

Page

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Tax Commission Revising Arizona Tax Laws

Arizona's tax commission is revising the state tax laws. Commissioners focus on drafting changes they believe should pass, aiming for minor corrections rather than radical shifts. They plan to provide lawmakers a solid basis, noting timing issues with county supervisors and potential alignment with existing statutes.

Arizona State Tax Commission Tax Commission County Boards of Supervisors Phoenix Gazette

Tragedy near Winslow claims young hunter wife

Mrs Heck Marley of Winslow died after an accidental gun discharge aboard a Sunshine bound engine on Tuesday the 17th. She was eighteen, married three years, and had hunted rabbits with her sister in law Mrs Ben Brooks. Brooks, an engineer, stopped to pick them up. the rifle discharged in the cab striking her under the jaw and up to the brain. Doctor C S Brown of Santa Fe attended the case as the train arrived at Winslow. Marley raced from the range to reach home but died en route. She leaves a husband, sister in law, a sister and relatives in Douglas Arizona and Needles California.

Heck Marley Winslow Sunshine Marley Ben Brooks Brooks Santa Fe C. S. Brown Needles Cal Douglas Ariz

Moving picture show entertains at Fort Apache assembly

Dewey Fisher of Fort Apache screened a moving picture to a large audience last Friday. Five soldiers from the negro troop performed four dramatic acts on stage. Dan Mills, Show Low era stage driver, holds a legendary record with 28 years on the buckboard and 427,050 miles driven. Whiteriver Indian School held a Christmas program, and over 100 autos have passed through Whiteriver since April.

Dewey Fisher Fort Apache Jim Hinton Northeast Fork Show Low Dan Mills Dan

High finance chicken sale in Holbrook goes awry

Last Monday Robert Burns bought a rooster for 75 cents and mislaid it near Holbrook Drug Store. The fowl wandered, was found under a lounge, recaptured, and sold for 4.75 dollars on a chance sale before Christmas. Morgan’s not in it.

Holbrook Robert Burns Holbrook Drug Store Morgan

Navajo County Citizen Weds in Concho Arizona

C F Perkins a well known Navajo county resident married December 18 in Concho Arizona to Miss Loisa Gillespie of Concho. The ceremony took place at the bride’s home and the couple left by auto for their Holbrook home. The wedding came as a surprise to friends after a three year engagement.

C. F. Perkins Navajo County Concho Arizona Loisa Gillespie

Home builder notes in Holbrook on new residences

A traveler sees Holbrook’s growing development with new houses rising as the town makes progress. He stops to chat and observes the forward momentum evident in the daily community scene.

Holbrook

Holbrook News Makers and Local Visitors

Ed Gardner of Snowflake visited Holbrook this week. Harvey and Raymond Smith of Woodruff were in Holbrook. Mr and Mrs L J Hart of Manilla stayed several days. Geo Bailey of Pinedale mingled with friends and conducted business in Holbrook.

Ed. Gardner Snowflake Holbrook Harvey and Raymond Smithson Woodruff L. J. Hart Mrs. Hart Manilla Geo. Bailey Pinedale Mrs. A. M. Boyer

Arizona Enacts State Vehicle Registration Law

Arizona’s new registration law requires every motor vehicle owner to register with the Secretary of State. A full description of each car including make, factory number, style and motor power must be provided. Fees are five dollars for cars and two dollars for motorcycles, with city number plates abolished.

Arizona

Jailhouse Lodger Shortage Sparks County Housing Idea

Navajo county jail houses three inmates, two charged with murder and one reportedly mentally abbreviated. If more boarders fail to appear, county supervisors may consider renting the jail as a residence as some Kansas counties do.

Navajo County Kansas

Notice of Bounty Waiver for Various Wild Animals

Board of Supervisors announces no bounty will be paid for coyotes raccoons lynx and wild cats. Clerk C. M. C. Houck signs the notice.

Board of Supervisors C. M. C. Houck

Won a Handsome Gift in Holbrook Drug Store Raffle

In Holbrook last Monday Willis Woods won a Mexican hand drawn bed spread valued at 100 dollars. His mother likely received it as a Christmas gift. Ticket No 53 won the prize and Ticket No 145 won a $20 Battenburg centerpiece. Walter McLaws held the winning number.

Holbrook Drug Store Willis Woods Willie Holbrook Battenburg Walter McLaws

Marriage License Rumor Ties Haynes and Van Atta in Winslow

Marriage reports say Geo L Haynes a Woodruff school teacher and Miss Willia Enid Van Atta of Winslow were wed in Winslow on Christmas. News extends congratulations and best wishes to the couple.

Geo. L. Haynes Woodruff Arizona Willia Enid van Atta Winslow

Notice of Payment for County Warrants

All holders of any county warrants or cash orders must present them for payment. No interest paid after January 80, 1913. L. D. Diversess, County Treasurer.

Senator Bristow proposes primary postmaster elections

The Coconino Sun notes Senator Bristow's bill to establish primaries for electing postmasters earning over $300 annually. The piece criticizes statewide options, recalls provisions, and argues for fair treatment of Arizona workers while commentating on road issues and railroad land grants amid desert politics.

Bristow

Untitled Gary School Policy Quotation Sparks Chorus

A Gary Indiana school superintendent defends a phrase describing children as “twist wiggle and squirms” despite common dislike of the terms. The remark, praised as a correct definition of a boy’s behavior, prompts local debate over disciplinary language.

Irt Gary Ind

All Arizona Immigrant Bureau Proposed in California Effort

Maricopa County Board of Trade proposes an all Arizona bureau to oversee immigration work from California. An office in Los Angeles has operated for two years under Phoenix board, with daily lectures on Irrigation Salt River Valley and Arizona for tourists settlers and investors. Commissioners welcome county cooperation to expand the bureau and fund it, with input on handling and enlargement.

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Arizona California Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

Marshall to Take Six-Week Rest in Scottsville Arizona

Governor Marshall will depart for Scottsville near Phoenix Arizona on January 14 for a six week rest before starting duties in Washington. He seeks a long rest and his in laws reside nearby with a large fruit orchard.

Marshall Arizona Scottsville Ariz Phoenix Washington

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White River 4Th Cavalry Honolulu Whiteriver Mrs. Hailman Globe and Phoenix News of Holbrook and Vicinity Secret Service Harry Scorse Cibicue Dan Cargill Central Hotel B. B. Crosby & Co Flagstaff Theodore Wallace Newman S. D. Smith Pioneer Stables Keam’s Canyon William Williams Eastman Kodak Irene Whetstone Sidney Sapp Miss Whetstone Winona Barbour Dry Lake School Prescott Ashfork Holbrooks W. S. Smith John Blevins Gallup Crosby B. B Jess the People’s Church of Omaha Frank Mathews Clifford Smith Adamana Nirman Bennett Pinto, Holbrook E. S. Hopson J. E. Jones St. Johns Judge Perkins E. S. Clark Perking L. D. Diversess Coconino Sun Sunnyites Springerville Mogollon Mountains Santa Fe Railroad Golden State Ancil Martin Board of Trade Vernon L. Clark Maricopa County Phoenix Republican
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