This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
Early in the week Roman Sanchez, about seventeen, was riding in a truck when he fell and the vehicle ran over him. He suffered a dislocated hip but doctors report the patient is improving. His father lives on the old Coleman ranch between Snowflake and Holbrook.
At a Friday night party in the L D S Church the M I A and Bee Hive Swarm hosted guests, with crepe hats, carnations, and a boxing bout between Norma Divelbess and Dessie Patterson ending in a draw. The evening featured games, dancing, a delicious lunch, and broad praise for the hosts. The event continues the M I A activity program with a return visit planned in August.
Mr Harvey Moore and his parents spent days fishing near Greer then returned to Holbrook and left the same day for a Grand Canyon trip. The piece notes a humorous line about “seeing things” during their travels.
Mr Stovall plans to return from a fishing trip in the White Mountains and reopen the Commercial Cafe at its old site near the first of the week. W W Franklin has received a carload of Overlands and a Willys Knight. All were spoken for and calls were needed to arrange pickup in Winslow and St Johns.
The council on Wednesday night set tentative water rates based on operation costs. Minimum monthly charge is 1.75 dollars with tiered rates 1.00 per 1000 gal for the first 5000, 0.75 for the next 5000, and 0.60 for over 10,000. Tapping fee is 20 dollars including the meter. Water will be piped to a tank atop the hill once funds are collected and receipts issued by Town Clerk Jay Patterson. Acting mayor L Cadwell named after Mayor Chas Cooley’s resignation.
The resignation of Mayor Chas Cooley is reported amid regret. He cites the inability to continue balancing public duties with business responsibilities and withdraws from the Council. The notice offers thanks and best wishes for his future.
A collection of 1922 Democratic primary filings for Navajo County offices. Candidates include D W Easley for Sheriff, Thos R Greer for Sheriff, W G Kelly for County Recorder, Mrs James Donohoe for County Recorder, Lucretia W Flanigan for Constable Holbrook precinct, L F McClanahan for County School Superintendent, and Hattie H Penrod for County School Superintendent.
Latest silk ties are offered at L Cadwell's Ady for 1.25 dollars each. The catalog highlights Cathedral knit styles and affordable pricing for shoppers.
Archie Smith of Rees Cafe and companions crashed when attempting to pass another car on the Petrified Forest Road. The rear wheel collapsed and the car rolled over. All occupants escaped serious injury with only a bad shock and bruises.
The Chamber of Commerce held its monthly banquet at Rees Cafe with a large ladies’ attendance. Judge Sidney Sapp served as toastmaster and led talks endorsing the municipal camping ground. Objections to cemetery-adjacent sites aired, while W H Chamberlin proposed city lots for a public park and improvements by the C of C. Immediate action urged to attract touring motorists.
Notice and order issued for issue and sale of 8100 school bonds by School District No 6 Taylor Navajo County Arizona to raise 11750 for purchase of a site erecting a schoolhouse and furnishing it. Election held May 20 with results canvassed and certified by Board of Supervisors. Continued on page 2.
Advertisement notes 8. V. DD. style union suits priced at $1.00 available at L Cadwell's Ady store. Limited details read from OCR fragment.
The government plans to reopen Ft. Apache as a Plant Experimental Station under the Dept. of Agriculture and Bureau of Plant Life. Research will focus on soil treatments, crops, trees, and pest control to aid the district, marking a peaceful shift from its martial past and boosting northern Arizona’s prospects.
The Frank Perkins Post and Winslow merchants plan a big Fourth of July in Winslow with Laguna Indians Navajos cattlemen and an ex army aviator contributing to a full day of events. Master of ceremonies will Mayor Buddy Bill Darling. Highlights include auto races a free barbecue an aeroplane exhibit a championship baseball game field sports boxing fireworks and a dance with two big bands plus excursions by Santa Fe Railway Co. for July 1 to July 6.
The document announces a summons in an Arizona Superior Court case in Navajo County. Plaintiff L B Putney Mercantile Company sues J H Canfield as administrator of Frank J Brundage deceased. Defendants are named, with the required appearance and answer timeline. Court seal and dates appear.
A Winslow deputy sheriff warns the public to watch for a middle aged man with a dark swarthy complexion wearing a blue shirt driving a 1917 Model Ford Touring Car with Arizona plate N 5 2074. He allegedly assaulted the car's original owner near Prescott last Sunday evening.
Thomas Hancock of Taylor died after an flu attack that led to pneumonia. He was about 48 and had moved to Arizona in 1882. He leaves a widow four children and two adopted ones. Speakers at funeral included Atty I R Greer Judge Geo Crosby Frank Perkins Joseph W Smith and Mary S Shumway.
Holbrook residents fight a fishing fever with a mountain retreat seen as cure. Arthur Schuster and B A Jackson join Teeple Cook and Ted Reuter in seeking seclusion as the group aims to recover from the contagious urge for big fish stories.
Have you a job? If you have work, we need good men for ball players and workers. Help your home town win with Holbrook Baseball Team. For information apply to C H Jordan, Manager.
Leupp red men dominated Holbrook 20 to 6 as Leupp built a solid ahead of their renewed efforts. The report praises Leupp’s strong team despite Holbrook’s effort and hints at future improvements for Holbrook’s organization.
A Sunday baseball game pairs Gal lup with Holbrook Town Team on the home diamond. The squad, boosted by new material including Buckles and Patterson, with pitchers Coyote and Locojim, promises a strong showing. Fans urged to attend for morale and financial support.
In Winslow a Santa le officer, M. J. Schumacher, faces two charges in JP Court for aggravated assault and assault by public officer. Bound over to the Superior Court with $250 bail each. Case stems from a beating of Edwin Fast over walking on a railroad right of way. Also in St. Joe, Refugio Hernandez tied to receiving stolen goods. Bound over to the Superior Court after a venue change. Won by Winslow officers Gardner and Kelly who uncovered the case.
Phillip Montano, known for serving customers at the Drug Store Soda Fountain, leaves on a ten day to two week vacation. He will first stop in Gallup and later travel to Albuquerque. See Wetzlers for new trunks and traveling bags. Adv. Mr Burr Porter of Navajo visited from his ranch Tuesday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.