Arizona Supreme Court limits personal liquor use defense
The Arizona Supreme Court reversed a lower court in the W. J. Steurgeon case holding that bringing intoxicating liquor into the state for personal use is not immune from prosecution. The ruling clarifies that possession or use can violate state law depending on intended purpose and applicable statutes.
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Arizona
Supreme Court
W. J. Steurgeon
Yuma County
Yuma
Amici Curio
Court Calendar Sets Trials After Law and Motion Day
Last Tuesday was law and motion day in superior court. Judge Sapp called the calendar and set jury cases for the jury session starting Monday Feb 28, with other cases scheduled for various dates. Attending from beyond the local bar were A H Hansen W H Burbage E P Conwell Winslow N Steeves Williams and J P Jones of Flagstaff.
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Superior Court
Sapp
A. H. Hansen
W. H. Burbage
E. P. Conwell
Winslow
N. Steeves
Williams
J. P. Jones
Flagstaff
Winslow Justice Court Hands Out Multiple Examinations
In Winslow last week Justice Hansen's court bound four defendants over to superior court on charges of illegal sale or giving away intoxicating liquor. Defendants include T Myers, Pedro Silvas, Geo Parker, and Geo Owens. Silvas pled guilty and awaits sentencing. Myers, Parker, and Owens pled not guilty and await trials. Mrs. Mattie Peters also pled not guilty to aggravated assault and remains bound over.
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Winslow
Parker
Owens
Mattie Peters
Hansen
Ednad Hesser
County Engineer Notes Bridge Repairs And Road Improvements
Field notes report material ordered for flood damaged bridges and preparatory work delayed until it arrives. Surveys of 1915 county road changes show excellent conditions except in the mountains. A road tractor and new machines will aid economical work. bridge bonds sale advertisement planned for March. 1916 road fund disbursements to be listed by the Board of Supervisors. The county engineer invites public meetings on bridge location planning.
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Board of Supervisors
Navajo County Seeks Road Planer Bid for 1916 Contract
Invitation to bid for a combined scarifier planer and roller to Navajo County Arizona. Specifications require blades at least 25 feet long 12 inches wide and 1000 pounds each sharpened on both edges wheel tires at least 6 inches wide and capable of covering 12 to 20 feet. Deliveries to Holbrook with minimum 14 feet center-to-center gear. Bids due March 4 1916. county may reject any bid.
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Holbrook
Arizona
Board of Supervisors
New Methodist Church Plan Discussed in Flagstaff
Rev W B Cole and W A Parr of Winslow met with mill representatives in Flagstaff on Thursday to discuss lumber for the new Methodist church at Winslow. Dr Thomas Hambly of the Flagstaff Federated church will deliver the laying of the cornerstone address on the 17th.
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Winslow
W. B. Cole
W. A. Parr
New Methodist
Thos. Hambly
Flagstaff
Severe Cold Quickly Cured by Chamberlain Remedy
Weatherby Missouri resident O J Metcalf describes a near sickbed cold that improved within days after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He recommends the product and notes its availability everywhere.
Road Contract No 3 1916 for Caterpillar Tractor
The County at the Court House in Holbrook Arizona invites bids for furnishing a Caterpillar Gas Tractor not under 45 brake hp and weight not over 15000 lbs. Fuel is engine distallate and track width must be at least 30 inches. Delivery to Navajo County to be designated and dated. Bids due March 4 1916 at 12 M.
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Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
Arizona
Court House
Holbrook
Navajo Country
Board of Supervisors of
Notice of Hearing for Granting Franchise in Navajo County
Notice that the Navajo County Board of Supervisors will hear James J. Shumway’s application for an electric light and power franchise to serve Snowflake Taylor and Shumway in Navajo County Arizona. The hearing is scheduled for Monday March 6 1916 at 1 30 PM in the Board’s Room at the Holbrook Court House.
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Arizona
Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
State of Arizona
James J. Shumway
Snowflake
Taylor and
Shumway
Court House
Holbrook
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