Holbrook Election Gives Conservatives Sweeping Victory
The Holbrook municipal election last Monday produced a decisive conservative victory with 215 votes cast. Top council candidates were Geo W Hennessey, Chas P Cooley, L D Divelbess, John Flanigan, and W H Chamberlin. clerk B B Neel and Ruth Kelly. marshal Jos W Woods and L F McClanahan. streets supervisor W G Clemons. The new council plans a conservative, businesslike administration and seeks broad public cooperation.
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Holbrook
Geo. W. Hennessey
Chas. P. Cooley
L. D. Divelbess
John Flanigan
W. H. Chamberlin
J. W. Richards
W. B. Woods
P. T. Goleman
Clerk B. B. Neel
Wool Buyer A Vandevart Travels to Holbrook This Week
Boston wool buyer A Vandevart is in Holbrook this week meeting merchants and inspecting consignments. Local tradesmen expect possible orders as he reviews fleece offerings and market prospects.
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A. Vandevart
Boston
Holbrook
Delightful Auction Bridge Party Honors Visitors
Mrs D. J. Thomas hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering for twenty five ladies. Auction bridge ran at five tables while others needleworked and guessed in a hostess arranged contest. Prizes included crepe de chine handkerchiefs and a collar and cuff set for Miss Schuster.
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D. J. Thomas
Mesdames Sapp
Braxton
Los Angeles
No More Mexican Cattle Export Duties Hit Sonora Trade
The Mexican government imposes a 25 dollar per head export duty on cattle leaving Sonora and the U S government adds a 4.50 dollar per head duty. The Arizona Cattleman notes this will halt Mexican cattle shipments for some time.
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Sonora
U. S
Arizona Cattleman
Episcopal Guild Meeting This Month
The regular monthly meeting of the Episcopal Guild will be held next Wednesday afternoon June 6 at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs. Thorwald Larson. All members are urged to attend.
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Episcopal Guild
Thorwald Larson
Public Meeting for Holbrook Citizens Next Tuesday
Citizens of Holbrook are invited to a public meeting in the superior court room on Tuesday evening June 5 at 8 o clock. A program of speeches recitations and music is planned with Red Cross organizers overseeing arrangements. All locals urged to attend.
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Crowder
Army
Navy
National Guard
Naval
America
O ,erreranZen
Heseger
Navajo County
Sheriff's Office
Holbrook
Superior Court
The
Red Cross Society
State of Arizona
S. E. Cooley
John R. Hulet
C. E. Cooley
Navajo
Arizona
Lloyd C. Henning
Jii
Public health ban targets roller towels in public spaces
A 1917 Arizona law fines 25 for using a common drinking cup or roller towel in public places such as schools and barber shops. The statute, enacted by the state legislature, goes into effect about ninety days after passage, shortly after June 1917, per a letter from R N Looney to Dr J W Bazell urging enforcement.
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Phoenix
J. W. Bazell
R. N. Looney
Arizona State Board of Health
Dr. Bazell
Chamberlain's Tablets Praise from Kentucky Buyer
F. B. Tressey of Richmond Kentucky declares Chamberlain's Tablets a wonder, noting they beat all he ever sold. He recommends trying them for indigestion or constipation as a trusted remedy.
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Chamberlain
F. B. Tressey
Richmond
Lands Open for Homestead Entry in Sitgreaves Forest
Notices announce lands within Sitgreaves National Forest Arizona totaling hundreds of acres to be opened for settlement and entry under U. S. homestead laws on July 28, 1917. Applicants with preference rights listed include Lottie M. Webb and others from Snowflake and Show Low. Bruce, Assistant Commissioner, issues notices and lists multiple tracts with acreages and sections.
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National Forest
Sitgreaves National Forest
Anzona
United States
United States Land Office
Phoenix
Arizona
Sai
Pri
S. M
Lottie M. Webb
R. D
Tucson
Lewis Hunt
T. R
Lakeside
C. B. Bruce
General Land Office
R. M
L Turley
Snowflake
Eliza Snow Smith Rogers
Clay Spring
Edale
T.N
Lorenzo Mortenses
C. M. Bruce
The
S. Kk
Tlin
John Tl. Eagar
A. D. Hancock
Pinedale
Greaves National Forest
G and S. R. M
Freeman Cooley
Amos James
Walter F. Smith
NNL
S. Lorenzo Rogers
S. R M
J. H. Frost
Walter Hicks
Thomas L.smithson
Holbrook
Miles Ranger Station
Gand & R. M
Ernest Reidhead
T. M
Calvin E. Anderson
Frank E. Hunt
Eugene Anderson
Segerte
Welumescau
Cer Ae
Nesuch
S. R.M
Bern E. Gi
Don Young
Showlow
N& Si
S. R
R. N. Gillespie
W. Dalton
Ari
Seona
T. N
E.G
J. C. Hansen
Conwl
Restoration of Lands in National Forests Listed for Entry
Notices describe lands within the White Mountain and Coconino National Forests offered for homestead entry under the 1906 acts. Eligible settlers with prior right must file before July 28, 1917, listing tracts in Sections 7 9 10 and surrounding townships, with applicants from Snowflake and Pinedale, Arizona, among others.
Land Entries Open for Agricultural Applications in Arizona
Lands totaling 286.40 acres in Arizona are opened for agricultural applications with preference rights for qualified settlers or applicants who exercise before July 28, 1917. Noted parcels include William Matthes in Pinedale, George Riley in Tombstone, L. S. Kartchner in Snowflake, and Ellis L. Stratton in Show Low, among others, with various descriptions and acreages listed.
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National Forest
Sitgreaves National Forest
Arizona
United States
United States Land Office
Phoenix
William Matthes
Pinedale
George Riley
Tombstone
S.R. M
L. S. Kartchner
Snowflake
Navajo County assesses 1917 roll open for public inspection
Notice from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors states that the Navajo County Assessor has delivered the 1917 assessment roll to Holbrook for public examination during office hours. The County Board of Equalization will meet June 1, 1917, to review and adjust the assessment as needed.
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Clerk of Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
Holbrook
Arizona
County Board of Equalization
Board of Supervisors
Teeple Clerk of Board of Supervisors
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Rachel Thomas
Regina Wetzler
Episcopal Guild Meeting
John A. Freeman
Low
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