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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
4
Holbrook officials urge citizens to reflect on past progress like sidewalks electric lights water works and sewers while addressing litter disposal and decayed streets. The piece emphasizes collective effort cooperation with city leaders to improve welfare and prepare for rapid growth and possible oil finds in the coming year.
A cold Christmas Eve in a snowy city follows Jacques a French newsboy of six or seven as he sells papers to shoppers and helps his sister Marthe. A kind passerby buys notes from him, hears his story and Jacques later brings home an orange and a doll for Marthe. Jacques finds extra gifts under the tree and tests his new warm mittens.
Ernest Holt, explorer, recounts a three year South American journey with his wife aboard Pan American. After 25 days lost in a Brazilian jungle they survived by eating monkeys and snake stew to avoid starvation. Holt described killing a nine foot poisonous snake and cooking its sirloin.
The State of Arizona through the Navajo County Superior Court issues a summons to Pedro Montano and wife and several defendants in a civil action filed by Paul H. Roberts and Mrs. Roberts. Defendants must answer within twenty days in Navajo County or thirty days otherwise to avoid default judgment. Court seal and clerk signatures dated December 14 1922.
A door jammed by a large pile of packages is opened with help from Jacques and his mother. The bundles bring joy as they uncover two dozen oranges and wholesome foods. Jacques reads Santa’s note wishing a thoughtful sister and a bright New Year.
William Cosgrove deputy sheriff and foreman near St Xavier faces manslaughter charges after a rival in a friendly pistol duel shot Henry Obendorf through the hat and into the skull killing him. Cosgrove surrendered to the sheriff and is held on 3000 dollars bond. In Orange New Jersey a man killed a mad dog injuring a boy and felled the animal after tying it and shooting it on his wooden leg. The health officer ordered the dog killed.
C L Warren, a colored man from San Jose, declares he prayed to become all white or all black after white spots appeared on his face and now identifies as white with only some ear spots remaining. Warren is the son of a Virginia slave who was married to a white woman.
In the District Court of Arizona a bankruptcy notice states Holbrook Oil Company was adjudicated bankrupt on December 6, 1922. The first creditors meeting is January 9, 1923, at 10 a.m. in Holbrook, Arizona before Referee Edgar H. Loveridge to prove claims and appoint a trustee. Also includes an Arizona Superior Court case against Pedro Montano et al and other defendants with plaintiff W. W. Franklin and Katie M. Franklin.
In the Superior Court of Navajo County Arizona the Henry H Scorse Estate sues Jose Montano Alci Ortega D Montane and others including The Territory of Arizona and Richard Roe Company. Defendants are summoned to appear and answer within twenty days if served in county or thirty days otherwise. Clerk Lloyd C Henning issues the summons dated December 19 1922 with Deputy Olive Clarke.
Pueblo Monte, a pet collie, is hailed as a hero after he knocked a centipede from four year old Otto B Thum Jr. While the child was unhurt, Monte was bitten and later died from poisoning and paralysis despite medical efforts.
Sealed proposals due 2 p m January 2 1923 at the Navajo County Board of Supervisors Holbrook Arizona for furnishing printed blanks books stationery election and registration supplies. Bids require a copy of the advertisement and a 100 dollar certified check with bond for contract faithfulness. The board may accept reject or waive formalities.
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