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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
3
All communications should be addressed to the Holbrook News Publishing Co. for prompt attention. Advertising rates are available on request. Ads will run until ordered out.
A concise quotation by Roswell D. Hitch argues true greatness begins in the heart with robust, generous sympathies. It should be aligned with age, neither lagging nor far ahead, leading society through constant activity like a fountain rather than a reservoir.
The Verde Valley line from Cedar Glade to Jerome targets September completion with a smelter project tied to road completion. Parker to Ehrenburg rail plans gain Interior Department approval. line would traverse the Colorado Indian Reservation for 416 miles. Arizona weighs elk preserves Fort Grant to industrial school and wildlife reserve.
Sherlock departed Wednesday with eighteen carloads of cattle bound for Denver. Col Emery and E Oldaker of Flagstaff conducted business on Tuesday. J H Fallon of Winslow visited on Tuesday. W B McPherson, charged with horse stealing, was convicted and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
Wm Morgan visited Holbrook this week. Mayor Alonzo Gray returned from Ft. Apache inspection and praised the fort boys. S. D. Smith seeks orders for Emer fly traps to boost Holbrook sales and invites talks about the product.
Two new post offices have been established in the county according to advices received here. Manila lists Clarence G. Wallace as postmaster and Joppa lists Mrs. Lucy Ollie Flake as postmistress.
Mrs R C Smith and Mrs T Larson hosted a Thursday evening party for the bible class. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sidney Sapp, Mr and Mrs J H Scorse, Mr and Mrs J W Bazel, Mr and Mrs L D Greer, Mr and Mrs W B Woods, Mr and Mrs H Jordan, Mr and Mrs R C Smith, Mrs C H Brown, Mrs T Larson, Miss Grace Smith, and Mrs Pfieffer.
The New York Sun notes that the red hat was adopted in Lyons around 1240 to replace the miter, and has remained a distinguishing feature of cardinals. Boniface VIII’s constitution allowed royal purple robes, but since 1464 red has persisted, with purple worn only at Lent and Advent, while cardinals wear red skull caps, birettas, and stockings.
A fragment discusses early 17th century manners from 1628 and a 1928 Paris publication. It warns readers about public behavior, urging steadiness in listening and self control while noting a later admonition about avoiding fidgeting and excusing oneself to remove disturbances in the presence of others.
A historical note describes the Mexican bridegroom as facing costly marriage rites. It mentions buying a trousseau and meeting extravagant expectations, with country youths seen in Mexico City buying outfits for brides, and measuring books carried for garment choices.
A nineteenth century Chinese author Yuan Mei argues that cooks should blend many dishes in one soup to showcase distinct flavors. He urges humane treatment of animals, claiming their souls endure consequences in the afterlife based on how they are cooked.
The Atlantic Monthly argues responsibility surpasses mere fact contact. It says responsibility awakens powers, unites fragmented information, and quickly charges individuals with needed faculties. The light from responsibility clarifies fragments and fosters abilities that practice alone would not develop.
A fragmented note cites line about laurel philosophy and jokes about punctuation history. It mentions full stops in 1520, colons in 1580, and semicolons to 169%. No clear event or person identified beyond generic references.
Smith asks Jones about a speeding arrest and the judge's reaction. Jones confirms the arrest and the judge's response was a fine. The dialogue captures a terse legal fallout from a traffic incident.
A collage of wry exchanges and jokes from historic papers. Mishearings about Europe travel costs, a playful hat compromise, a housemaid quip, a vaudeville jester remark, a despairing patient and a doctor’s blunt roosting cure, plus a cheeky London Telegram joke.
Mrs Josphine M Buck is identified as a public stenographer with an office on the second floor of the Court House and residence at Central Hotel in Holbrook Arizona.
Notice of lands in Sitgreaves National Forest Arizona totaling 296.83 acres to be opened for settlement under homestead laws with a June 29, 1912 date at Phoenix land office. Lists applicants William E Good man Raymond M Jensen C C Bryant James Hansen and others with preference rights for pre 1906 settlers.
In the Superior Court of Arizona Navajo County the estate of Frank Thomas deceased. Notice for publication states George P. Sampson as Special Administrator has presented his final account for settlement and that on June 1 1912 at 10:00 A M in the court room a hearing will be held in the matter of the special administration of the estate.
The Judge appoints a time and place in Navajo County Arizona for the settlement of an estate account at the Holbrook courthouse. Interested persons may appear to file written exceptions and contest the account. Dated May 18, 1912. W. B. Woods, Clerk. First publication May 17, 1912.
Department of the Interior at Phoenix assigns May 11 1912 for Juan N Padilla of Holbrook to file final five year proof on land described as Southwest quarter Section 10 Township 17 North Range 21 East G S Meridian before R C Smith Holbrook Arizona on June 19 1912. Witnesses Amado Montano Juan Baca Longino Bacz all from Holbrook. PRANK H PARKER Register. First publication May 17 1912.
Niels Samuel Hanson of Lakeside Arizona filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim No 0179 for land described in Sec 23 26 T9N R22E G&SR Meridian. Proof to be made before R C Smith US Commissioner Holbrook Arizona on June 18 1912. Other locals listed: John L Fisher J H Hansen C A Gardner and C P Cooley of Holbrook and Lakeside. Frank H Parker Register.
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against H A Larson deceased. James Alexander Larson administrator urges exhibit of claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Address for claims is the law office of C H Jordan Holbrook Arizona Navajo County. Dated May 4 1912 First publication May 10 1912.
Lists 3-1397 3-1430 3-1487 3-1508 bracing 385.25 acres within the June 11 1906 statute for lands designated for homestead entry and occupied parties have a preference right to file for entry accordingly.
A long land patent notice lists various tracts under preemption and private claims with specific descriptions. It names William Stephens of FaRea Arizona, S. C. Rogers of Snowflake, and SW. McCommas of Pinedale, detailing sections, township ranges, and acreage including 39.55 and 158.40 acres. a 100 foot strip exception. and a metes and bounds tract near Wesley Palmer in Heber Arizona.
List 83-1600 1603 and 1614 plus 1626 cover 463.18 acres in Arizona Land Office Phoenix on June 29 1912. Settlers with actual good faith claims prior to 1906 have a homestead preference if qualified, with entries subject to prior rights. lands include unsurveyed sections and various tracts in townships 10N 21E and 21N 22E. Applicants include RK D Rogers Snowflake Allen K Miller Snowflake H H Whipple Show Low and E F Adams Show Low Ard. publication May 10 1912.
A handwritten style notice offers a $2000 death benefit and weekly $15 for accident or sickness, plus $1000 for loss of limb or eyesight and $100 emergency relief. Cost is $6 yearly. Accepts men and women ages 16 to 65. States a $100,000 deposit to protect policyholders. Send age sex and occupation to Dept 441, American Company, Erie PA.
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