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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1913

Page

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School Notes of Interest Highlight Various Grade Studies

The article lists arithmetic progress in grades two through eight including multiplication by four, 11s and 12s, short division, fractions, decimals, denominate numbers, measurements, and cube root. It notes Lincoln’s birthday observance by the seventh grade and after school work improving rooms, with names of Maida Dailey Loa Cross and Francis Sheehan linked to recent activity.

Lincoln Maida Dailey Loa Cross Miss Treat Francis Sheehan

Holbrook Seeks New School Building as Growth Continues

Holbrook faces crowded facilities as student enrollment rises and more classroom space is needed. Discussions of class segregation emerge while major taxpayers back educational expansion, noting rail interests and settler traffic as tied to school advantages across Navajo County.

Holbrook Santa Fe James J. Hill Empire Builder Navajo County

Old Age Comforts and Health Promised by Chamberlain Tablets

An advertisement extols old age as natural and majestic while noting common health issues. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets taken after supper to improve digestion, tone the liver, regulate bowels, and lift despondency to cheer. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

For Sale Light cook stove bath tub and kitchen zinc

For sale items include a light cook stove a bath tub and a kitchen zinc. Apply at this office.

1911 Five Passenger Touring Car For Sale

In best condition this five passenger 40 horsepower touring car is equipped with Bosch ignition dual system Hartford shock absorbers Presto light tank silk mohair top side curtains top boot wind shield and speedometer priced at 800.00 J G Verkamp Flagstaff Arizona note a Pennsylvania justice of the peace fined his own wife 60 for selling bad cats.

J. G. Verkamp Flagstaff Arizona Pennsylvania Justice of the Peace

Lyman Dam Declared Safe Amid Rushing Preparations

A Holbrook Arizona letter assures residents that reports of the Lyman dam breaking are false. Farmers plan to start planting Monday as a traction engine works on Berry out, with many workers pushing the project to ensure water for this season.

Holbrook News Holbrook Arizona Lyman Dam St Johns

Canfield and Root Promote Life Insurance in Two Counties

F. P. Canfield and Joe Root are active in Navajo and Apache counties promoting Kansas City Life Insurance Co. as a strong and desirable option. The agents describe the firm as one of the best and most reputable life insurers available.

F. P. Canfield Joe Root Navajo Apache Kansas City

Passing of John A Williams in Navajo county

John A Williams died last Thursday near Indian Wells at age 42 after moving from Rush Springs Oklahoma for health. He leaves a mother and five children including Mrs Ollie Glaze. Chalcedony Lodge of Masons Holbrook conducted the grave service, with his family returning to Rush Springs Oklahoma except Mrs Glaze being from this town.

John A Williams Indian Wells Navajo County R Springs Oklo Ollie Glaze Chalcedony Lodge of Masons Holbrook Williams Rush Springs Okla A. B. Wright

Two Men Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Winslow Killings

Francisco Garcia and Amelico Baca faced the Superior Court for trial this week. Jurors found both men guilty of second degree murder in the death of a Whitey in Winslow in November. Sentencing is set for Saturday. The verdict was delivered after a brief jury deliberation this morning.

Francisco Garcia Amelico Baca Whitey Winslow Superior

Spring Hats Display At Mrs Jack Smiths

Fine display of spring hats just arrived at Mrs Jack Smiths. Come Thursday February 27 to view or buy and enjoy a welcome invitation. Come early.

Jack Smith

Advertised Letters At Holbrook Post Office

Unclaimed letters remain at the Holbrook post office for Frank Chadess Fred Hoffman MrXxIcAN Vidal de la Rosa Pedro Sandobal and E J Smith Postmaster listed in the notice.

Holbrook Frank Chadess Fred Hoffman Mrxxican Vidal de la Rosa Pedro Sandobal E. J. Smith

Don’t You Believe It Chronic Constipation Cure

A brief advertising notice touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims others have been cured and urges readers to try the product, noting a price of a quarter and availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Holbrook and Vicinity Notes on Visitors and Business

Holbrook and vicinity reports a week of visitors and local activity including Dick Grigsby, Don Chisholm, C. F. Owens, and J. L. Byrd among others. Repairs, new constructions, barber shop plans, and legal matters recur as residents travel between Holbrook, Winslow, and surrounding areas. Local officials, business arrivals, and social gatherings color the town’s pace ahead of spring.

Washington Dick Grigsby Holbrook Don Chisholm Winslow C. F. Owens Samford

Seventies Day Program at Snowflake

A Friday Seventies Day program at Snowflake features a 9:30 a.m. general handshake and 10:00 a.m. meeting with Pres. John R. Hulet as MC. The event includes singing, prayer, duets, a welcome speech by Rees Lewis Hunt, piano solos by Mrs. Don C. Smith, and lectures on The God Head by W. A. Shumway. A St Joseph quartette, recitations by Elder Andrew Peterson and Elder Marion Rogers, plus dance, banquet at 4:30 p.m. and a theatre at 8:00 p.m.

John R. Hulet John de Witt Frank Owens Rees Lewis Hunt Don C. Smith God Head W. A. Shumway St. Joseph Homer Bushman Andrew Peterson Mary Peterson Joseph P. Lewis M. L. Flake Marion Rogers

Revival services and Winslow church party reported

Rev. Carl Ross led M E services with fair attendance on Monday. He spoke of a happy occasion at Winslow last Thursday night where church members held a sound party, noting they were pleasantly and agreeably engaged.

J. E. Jones Superior Court Jacob White Sidney Lang Tucson Phoenix Carl Ross Hel Winslow

Seven Copper Mines Relocated Near Anita by Reagan and Braam

Lizzie Reagan and Effie Braam moved the Seven Copper Mines four miles from Anita and ten miles from Mr. Reagan’s. An assayer from Cripple Creek, Colorado, examined samples and reported 23 percent ore. Braam and Reagan begin unloading the first carload. A Cripple Creek delegate seeks to rent the mines, claiming superiority to Cripple Creek deposits.

Lizzie Reagan Effie Braam Anita Cripple Creek H. Thysing Burns

Artesian Water Strike on Cum mings Ranch Near Holbrook

A six gusher artesian well was struck yesterday on the L. F. Cum mings ranch a mile and a half from St. Joe and eleven miles west of Holbrook. The well reached 205 feet and proves abundant water at a reasonable depth across the area.

L. F. Cummings St. Joe Holbrook

Auto Ride to St Joe Delightful Family Outing

Elmer Flanigan led a Sunday afternoon pleasure trip to St. Joe and back in his new Studebaker. The entire family joined by amiable school principal Miss M S Dawson enjoyed ideal weather and a superb drive.

Elmer Flanigan St. Joe Studebaker M. S. Dawson

Trial testimony in Winslow death case of Whitey

Rev Carl Ross traveled from Win slow to Holbook to testify in the Francis Garcia and Mellia Baca murder trial. Hugh Carpenter resigns from the Pioneer. future plans undecided. Holbrook youths took several auto rides and some walked home, recounting perilous experiences.

Carl Ross Winslow Holbook Francis Garcia Mellia Baca Whitey Hugh Carpenter Joe Woods Holbrook

Marleys, Comalaria cases noted in Early February Superior Court

Opening of February term in the Superior Court lists the Marley appeals for new trial to be passed by the Supreme Court. Several cases are dismissed or passed, with bonds, defaults set aside, and a notable arson case continued. Authorities involve A Comalaria, Elias Ansares, Alfred Ruiz, J E Jones, and multiple named defendants.

Superior Court Marley’s Supreme Court State A. Comalaria Bond F. W. Nelson Katherine Hicks Amalia Baca L. Baca Bob Johnson F. F. Plickinger A. F. King Linnie McDaniel Ollie J. McDaniel Luta L. Brown Frank K. Brown N. Bank of Co A. E. Gilland Meyers Co P. G. Yont John Pittman S. F. Ry J. Leyba J. J. Rubi Mercy Hash A. J. Hash Thomas Ortega Bessie Gheuy Ollie Glaze Pany Elias Ansares Alfred Ruiz J. E. Jones

Snowflake News Items Highlight Quiet Epidemic Period

Schools resume amid a mild outbreak with three families under quarantine none seriously ill. youth enjoy excursions during closures. Dr Bazell markets vaccinating gear while Capt J M Smith and Lieut M L Flake drill recruits in Taylor. Elder J Taylor Hunt returns after twenty seven months in Texas with a welcoming gathering.

Bazell J. M. Smith M L. Flake Taylor J. Taylor Hunt Texas

European cafe owner buys building from Woods

Louis F. Heckguey who runs the European cafe in the building between the Telephone office and the Navajo-Apache bank has purchased the property from W. B. Woods. The deal transfers ownership of the building to Heckguey.

W. W. Woods Santa Fe Louis F. Heckguey Navajo-Apache Bank W. B. Woods

Property Wanted for Ranch and Store Team

Mrs. R. H. Hawkins of Crocker Missouri seeks a small ranch with running or shallow water and a stated depth of water. Must be in a good location for a country store and include full particulars. Contact information provided.

R. H. Hawkins Crocker, Mo

Best Cough Remedy Praised By Alabama Housewife

L C Hames of Maybury Alabama touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy describing it as one of the best medicines for colds and whooping cough. She says her children have used it with great success and that it works like a charm. available from all dealers. Also notes Harry Scorse's Phoenix trip and his hand wound improving with medical care.

L. C. Hames Maybury Ala

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