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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
4
The Holbrook News of Navajo County Arizona states publication weekly every Friday led by editor Sipvey Sarr. It lists subscription at two dollars per year and notes advertising rates available on application and that ads run until ordered out.
Governor Hon R E Sloan Secretary G A Young Territorial Treasurer E E Kirkland Territorial Auditor W C Foster Attorney General J B Wright U S District Attorney Jos E Morrison Sheriff J F Woods Probate Judge R C Smith County Superintendent Clerk of the District Court W B Woods Treasurer L D Diverbess District Attorney W P Geary County Supervisors Q R Gardner chairman James Scott C B Sutton
A promotional note claims charming women depend on health and cites symptoms of constipation and skin issues. It extols Electric Bitters as a cure all improving stomach liver and kidneys, blood, nerves, eyes and complexion. The ad ends with a sales pitch by Holbrook Drug Co. and a mention of Mr and Mrs William Morgan visiting town for wool business.
Stevenson visited town at the start of the week traveling from Adamana and met numerous local friends, greeting residents and exchanging pleasantries during the visit.
In Navajo County Arizona the probate court fixed July 3 1911 for hearing the return of sale of Helen Breed estate realty in Winslow. Administrator W H Burbage reported two parcels sold for 1725 and 1350 dollars and objections may be filed at the court in Holbrook. Other local items note visitors and residents in town.
A wartime era notice advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the quick healer for wounds burns boils eczema and other skin conditions. It warns prompt treatment to prevent infection and lists uses including blood poisoning and gangrene. Holbrook Drug Co sells the product. H. J. Ramer is visiting this week shipping cattle.
Newark man James B. Mershon recounts a life threatening battle after eight months of illness due to lung hemorrhages. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery, praising its relief for weak lungs and persistent coughs. Henry Colcord visits town from Pleasant Valley, a longtime resident formerly of Holbrook.
Notice from Navajo County Probate Court announces a private sale of the estate of J H Breed. Administrator Charles N Bond will sell eight stock shares and four bonds at two o’clock pm July 11 1911 at Sidney Sapps Holbrook office, with 25 percent bid cash and rest on court confirmation. Right to reject bids reserved. Also includes obituary note on Rev M F Ault and a product note for Champbernian Colic Remedy.
C A Daniels expanded his shop's inventory by roughly fifty new saddles this week, boosting selections for riders and ranchers seeking quality gear.
Jack Smith welcomes Miss Dorothy who moved in last Friday and settles well with his family. Will Scorse buys a well machine to aid deep wells as Northern Arizona farmland grows near town. Holbrook entrepreneurs back local land value with investments and OLA Portland cement is preferred for targeted work, sold by A. and B. Schuster.
The Snowflake State Sunday Schools hold their annual outing at Lakeside June 23 through 25 with music and dancing fit for Friday and Saturday nights. Outdoor sports include boat riding swimming footraces basketball and a primary game Saturday. Sunday features conference preaching and a public welcome with a note on irrigation prospects from J T Justice and Frank Campbell who have bought a well machine for deep wells.
The A C M I will look like a modern business house after work by A M Boyer and Rod Gardner to dignify Holbrook. William Armbruster urges continued business and residential improvements, while Ceo Wilber attends wool interests and announces FOR SALE. The electric theatre plans shows Tue Thu Sat Sun with 10 and 20 cent admissions. George Elliott Miller visits, touring sites for eastern publications. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promoted for whooping cough with public sale by All Dealers.
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