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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1920

Page

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Political Gossip And Premature Predictions In Arizona

In Phoenix the attorney general’s office is in turmoil as aides threaten changes and potential rivals circle, while Marcus A. Smith leads a Republican Senate caucus in Chicago poised to fall to six Western Democrats. Navajo county tilts Republican with Judge Crosby predicting a GOP swing, and Ralph H. Cameron pursues support through Holbrook. Judge Samuel L. Pattee delays campaigning for the Arizona Supreme Court, citing workload and business before pleasure as he eyes the September primaries.

Phoenix Wiley Mr. Jones Shebang Whitney Hardy Rockies Chicago Marcus A. Smith Arizona Marcus Willin Ralph H. Cameron Crosby Navajo County

McGlanahan Announces Candidacy for Holbrook Constable

L F McGlanahan declares for the Holbrook precinct constable post as the sole known candidate. Arizona election news centers on Governor Campbell Mitt Sims and Mulford Winsor forming a three corner fight for top offices, with Campbell seen as leading the decisive contest.

Campbell Mitt Sims Mulford Winsor Arizona Sims Winsor

Navajo County Candidate Cites Time for Supreme Court

The statement notes the speaker will treat a supreme court bid as secondary until duties in the current office are caught up. It adds that at present he is the sole known candidate in Navajo County for the position and questions why voters fret over unknown rivals when only one candidate can be chosen.

Navajo County Harp Winslow Butinskys Supreme Court

To My Desert Auto Poem of a broken car and pride

A comic circa poem laments a beloved but failing automobile. The speaker recalls buying the gaudy vehicle for a large sum, complaining of top wear, torn seats, and mechanical woes. Despite financial strain, the speaker muses about buying another car if given the chance.

John

New Physician for Holbrook Dr Morton Arrives

Dr William G Morton arrives in Holbrook Arizona from Allison New Mexico where he led a hospital for Diamond Coal Co He is setting up offices on Porter street beside Holbrook Drug Co Morton is an Iowa native and after surveying Arizona towns chose Holbrook as his new base Dr and Mrs Morton are welcomed into Holbrooks professional and social circles noting Holbrook as the capital of the Arizona oil fields

Wm. G. Morton Arizona Allison N. M Diamond Coal Co Porter Street Holbrook Drug Company Morton Iowa Holbrook

Holbrook News Notes Highlights Local Travels

Mrs D J Thomas returned Tuesday from a California visit. Mrs R S Teeple left Tuesday for Cooley for about two weeks and will visit Mrs Don Cooley. Mr and Mrs J M Lee returned from San Diego. Geo C Morse of Silver Creek dined with Mr and Mrs Harry Cooper. LDS chapel holds Monday meetings for young children with growing attendance. Morse, a Silver Creek sheepman, was in Holbrook briefly before returning home.

R. S. Teeple Cooley Don Cooley Church of L. D. S Geo C. Morse Silvercreek Holbrook

Arizona Weekly Industrial Review highlights 1920 railroad value jump

The Arizona Weekly Industrial Review reports total state railroad valuation at 101,064,350.06 for 1920, up about one million dollars from 1912. Multiple county notes follow including Benson contract awards, Yuma oil drilling plans, copper and mining activity, irrigation and water projects, and the Salt River Valley power and canal developments.

Phoenix Benson Yuma Phoenix — Chamber of] ‘Commerce Jerome United Verde Copper Co Twohy Bros Peoria Salt River Valley Bill Williams Salt River Valley Water Users Association Florence Gila River Tempe Esa Chloride Chandler Ajo Casa Grande Valley Farmers Organizing Electric Power District Tucson Gibson Miami Globe Old Dominion Company Arizona Superior Silver King Mine Southwest Cotton Co Somerton Safford Gila Lumber Co Froctuie Resaw Flume Camp Camelback Wilcox Ft. Grant Indian Reservation Inspiration Mine

Holbrook News Notes Highlights Local Travel and Deaths

Mrs. R R Turbeville returned from California. Mrs. Harry Cooper made a business trip to Winslow. The Farrs of Snowflake mourn their eight month old baby. W B Farr attended the Snowflake funeral. Holbrook hosted the Bryan family guests of the Fergusons for the weekend. Greer returned from Oklahoma and plans California travel. Forest fires in northern state controlled. 8000 acres burned in Coconino. James Smith of Snowflake seeks electoral college role. Fred Amin heads to Syria. L F McClanahan, constable candidate, in Flagstaff for hay fever relief. W W Cadwell travels toward San Francisco. E P Howell and daughter Elva visit Holbrook. Marlory Henning accompanies. Miss Marie Kraemer of Winslow seeks administration letters for George F. Schaal estate. W E Stratton in Snowflake. C W Cook in Oatman on business. Frank W. Nelson leaves for Washington DC. Morton reports birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Will Stovall. mother and child well. Miss Olive Clark returns from three weeks at California beaches. recuperating.

Joseph Farr Snowflake W. B. Farr Chas. Bryan Prescott Bryan Bros the Holbrook Tribune Holbrook W. C. Ferguson E. G. Miller Coconino National Forest James Smith Electorial College Fred Amin Amin & Koury Syria Albuquerque South Carolina Uncle Sam L. F. McClanahan San Francisco Navy E. P. Howell Elva Marlory Henning Marie Kraemer Winslow George F. Schaal W. E. Stratton Snowlake C. W. Cook Adamana Oatman Frank W. Nelson St. Johns Washington, DC Dr. Morton Will Stovall Commercial Cafe Olive Clark Superior Court California

Week's Resume of the Holbrook Oil Field

Visitors praised the drilling crew led by Irving C. Carl as drilling resumed after 10 inch casing. A new sand line arrived from express to prevent delays, and supplies like water and wood are abundant. Jess Rogers of St. Joseph secured a 100 cord wood contract, boosting expected completion. Interest grows nationwide, with confirmations of a big land deal bringing more wells on the tested structure.

Holbrook Oil Company Irving C. Carl Jess Rogers St. Joseph

Adamana Notes Light Local Happenings and Visitors

Adamana notes describe Mr John Beasley finishing a cottage in town favored for a bachelor, neighbors George Hennessey and Orville Martin's luncheon, Donohoe shopping in Holbrook, and teacher Francis Bower due August 15. A turkey theft led to a wobbly bird recovery, then Anti Kostro feeding aided its recovery. Train dispatcher Charles Aye, a Montpelier visitor, is known to locals from 1916 Winslow to Gallup runs.

John Beasley George Hennessey Holbrook Pinto Orville Martin John Flynn James Donohoe Francis Bower Adamana Turkey Charles Aye Montpelier Idaho Aye Winslow Gallup

Winslow Man Killed in Auto Accident

William P. Matlock of Winslow died last Saturday near St. Johns when his auto truck failed to brake on a steep grade and overturned beneath the load. He belonged to the Masonic lodge and a shriner and is survived by his wife. Adolf Schuster departed for Los Angeles last Saturday.

William P. Matlock Winslow St. Johns Masonic Lodge

L D S Social At Holbrook August Fourth

The L D S Chapel hosts a social on August 4 at 8:00 p m with a conundrum supper, music by Tate and Greer, solo by D C Williams, and games and tricks. Admission is free and everyone is welcome for an evening of food and entertainment.

Holbrook L. D. S. Chapel W. B. Farr D. Dowie Golde Greer Iea Carter Tate Mrs. T. R. Greer D. C. iLliams Zech Farr Repos

Arizona voter registration climbs to thirty seven thousand

The secretary of state filings show 37,000 registered voters across Arizona with Santa Cruz not yet reporting. The register closes August 27 and reopens September 13 ahead of the primary, with totals rising from 81,000 two years ago. July 10 figures list county totals including Cochise 7,056 and Maricopa 5,815 among others.

Arizona Secretary of State Santa Cruz Cochise Iino Gila Graham Greenlee Maricopa Mohave Pima Pinal Yavapai Yuma

Lawyer John Sweeney In Winslow Seeks Quiet Legal Buzz

Attorney John Sweeney of Winslow visited town on legal business and told the News he has not yet heard the buzz of political activity serenading the chambers of so many legal rights.

John Sweeney Winslow Political Bee

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Oujia Board Plains Ohio Massachusetts U. S G. N. MacBean Samuel L. Pattee Superior Court of Pima County Supreme Court Justice L. F. McGlanahan Desert Auto Holbrook News Notes D. J. Thomas Mrs. J. M._ Lee San Diego Val Geo. C. Morse Harry Cooper Arizona Weekly Industrial Review R. R. Turbeville R. Greer Oklahoma Holbrook Field Winslow Man Adolf Schuster Los Angeles L. D.S Social
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