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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

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Dr H A Hughes Campaign Stop In Holbrook Arizona

Dr H A Hughes of Phoenix visited Holbrook to campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor ahead of the September 8 primary. Attorney Thorvald Larson introduced him at the Pastime Theatre amid praise for his drought and flood relief work and pledge to enforce existing laws. He accepted Flagstaff Independence Day duties and continues meeting old friends and patients from thirty years ago.

H. A. Hughes Phoenix Arizona Thorvald Larson Flagstaff

Childless Home and The Homeless Child

A. H. Gunnett of the Children's Home Society visited Holbrook to report on 15 years of work placing homeless and orphaned children in family homes. In twelve months 482 children were cared for, totaling 2,500 over 21 years with only three percent not turning out well. Headquarters are in Los Angeles, Calif.

A. H. Gunnett The Children’s Home Society Holbrook Gun Avenue Los Angeles Cal

Lamb Price Record Set for January February Lambs in Arizona

Colin Campbell of Ash Fork secured a top price at Kansas City last week, $8.60 per head for January and February lambs, the highest level on record. The sale highlights strong demand for Arizona lambs in a market rally.

Arizona Colin Campbell Ash Fork Kansas City

Holbrook Plans Fourth of July Event Organizing Meet

A Holbrook meeting at the Pastime theater elected Lloyd C. Henning as president Jay Patterson as secretary and J Frank Matthews as treasurer to organize a big Fourth of July celebration. Lathrop reported $57 in subscriptions as a starter and committees must be formed and funds increased.

Holbrook Lloyd C. Henning Jay Patterson J. Frank Matthews Lathrop

Railroad from Denver to San Diego planned by Southwestern Pacific

Sacramento dispatch reports Articles of incorporation for the Southwestern Pacific railway to build Denver Colorado to San Diego California with 2200 miles of track. Capital at 2 200 000 dollars. main line 1021 miles through Colorado Utah Arizona Nevada California. branch Denver to Salt Lake. Col D C Collier San Diego president. Chicago backers. directors include Carrahans Cant on Ohio Bettie Parkyn Morinaux Salt Lake.

Holbrookites Sacramento California Arizona Southwestern Pacific Railway Denver Colorado San Diego Jordan Col D.C. Collier Utah Nevada Salt Lake Chicago D. C. Collier Herbert A. Parkyn August H. Bunge Samuel Sherman C. C. Carraham J. E. Carrahan Canton Ohio H. B. Bettie Col. Ed Fietcher Jes Diego Thomas Morinaux

Northern Arizona State Highway Race Proposed

Secretary C. B. Wood of the State Fair commission unveils a plan for a motorcycle race from St Johns to Prescott via Holbrook Winslow Flagstaff Williams Ash Fork and Prescott to run before the State Fair. He suggests a purse for winners and best time between towns to promote roads and attract attention.

St. Johns Phoenix Holbrook Winslow Flagstaff Williams Ash Fork Prescott C. B. Wood State Fair Commission Southwest Woods Wood

Holbrook News Notes Local Visitors and Travel

Holbrook residents and visitors are active this week with numerous trips and calls. Notables include H B Colcord from Heber, J A Taft occupying Lee cottage rooms, and J M Tenney with R C Smith visiting Gallup. Also listed are stockmen, ranchers, attorneys, and officials traveling to Phoenix, Flagstaff, St Johns, Winslow, and other towns for business, legal matters, and cattle shipments.

Visit to Holbrook Sparks Praise for Scenery

Mr Hess and Mr Gulliver made a day trip to Holbrook with mules. Mr Jarvis of Holbrook was seen among the Pines and impressed by the mountain views. A welcome rain cheered ranchers and herdsmen. Misses Blevins Cross Staley stayed with Mrs Hess Jr. at Parkdale Ranch and Allie Cross honored guests at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Hess.

Mr. Hess Mr. Gulliver Holbrook Mr. Jarvis Pines Lila Blevins Allie Cross Marguerite Staley C. Hess, Jr Parkdale Ranch

Pinedale Notes Quiet Week Quiet Shower and Dance

Pinedale reports a quiet week with a Sunday shower soaking the ground about two inches. Albert Crandell repairs his saw mill and promises good lumber soon. A local youth dance drew four couples as the belles of the ball showcasing the town’s social scene.

Albert Crandell Mr. Crandell

Fourth of July plans and local updates in Pine region

ST JOSEPH J W Richards returns from sheep camp on Tuesday. Mrs Randall of Pine Arizona visits relatives. Fourth of July program arranged for an interesting day. Mrs Maud Patterson, in Pine area, leaves for home. J C Hansen improves his house adding a new room and cellar with new shingles replacing old ones.

J. W. Richards

Snowflake Notes on Local Happenings and Visitors

Busy haying season as residents go about daily tasks. Frank Wallace a stockman from Adamana visits Snowflake this week. Mrs George Ramsey remains seriously ill. Lesle Hart attends to business early week. Mrs Road Wills suffers a fainting spell Tuesday night. Mrs James Gale dies Tuesday morning and is laid to rest in Snowflake Cemetery. A. A. Redwill and family stay briefly in Snowflake on a White mountains tour with J A Scott of St Louis and Progressive Farmer agent.

Frank Wallace Adamana George Ramsey Lesle Hart Road Wills James Gale A. A. Redwill l Little Son White Mountains J. A. Scott St. Louis Mr. Scott The Progressive Farmer Phoenix

Lightning Kills 134 Sheep Near Flagstaff

A storm south of Flagstaff struck on a Wednesday, killing 134 sheep owned by H. B. Kelley amid recent hail and thunder storms across northern Arizona.

Arizona Flagstaff H. B. Kelley

New Field Excites Oklahoma Oil Men

Oklahoma oil men grow excited over a potential Glenn Pool extension near Cushing, with Great Western Petroleum opening 280 acres between Glenn and Cushing pools. Two wells drilled could yield 40 to 1000 barrels daily, oil at 75 cents, while Scott well recently produced 500 barrels in 30 hours.

Glenn Pool Cushing Pool Great Western Petroleum Company Scott Oklahoma United States Tisua B. J. Waugh Boulder Building Tulsa Ady

Weather Bureau director Briggs visits Holbrook area

Robert R. Briggs of the Weather Bureau in Phoenix arrived in Holbrook from Concho by auto and plans to head to Winslow this afternoon. Mesa businessman Fenton Jones, a major Northern Arizona steer buyer, was in town. Isaac Thomas and daughters Fannie and Florence traveled from St Johns to visit relatives in Flagstaff over the 4th. Mrs Lloyd C. Henning hosted the Friday club, adding several new members at a luncheon. Attorney C. H. Jordan returned from Kansas, visiting Turon and his parents. his wife will stay awhile. The $100 lot drawing at the Pastime theater begins tomorrow night, with the winner's coupon required when the prize is shown on the screen. Frank McLaw’s Snowflake garage advertises service for motorists plus an ice cream and confectionery parlor.

H. J. Ramner Canyon Creek Frank Wheaton Flagstaff D. W. Marley Pueblo Colorado John Flanigan R. C. Smith Jesse M. Tenney Gallup Roy Cummings Springerville Johns Jos. F. Woods Zelma Howell Andela Cillé Grable Ruth Wallace W. J. ‘Hookway Holbrook Santa Fe Navajo Burr Porter Charley Clark John DeWitt Car Draw Petrified Forest Taylor Shumway J. R. Armijo Board of Supervisors Armijo F. W. Perkins Coconino County Wooster vs.Woods St. Johns Ling Julius Wetzler Sidney Julius Charles Herbert Hart Robert R. Briggs Weather Bureau Phoenix Concho Winslow Isaac Thomas Fannie Florence Lloyd C. Henning Frank McLaw Snowflake Mr. McLaws

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News of Holbrook and Vicinity H. S. Colcord Heber Jas. Taft Lee Cottage Clarence H. Jordan Bill Young H. H. Scorse Bill A. Smith Fred Baca John McCarroll Chambers Mattie Peters Superior Court Edna Greer R. D. Greer J. H. Frost Hunt A. C. McQueen Dr. Hughes P. T. Coleman Cibecue E. P. Conwell Pean Jaques Foreiever Laura A. Scott Apache County Lopez & Baca Sandobal Hi Fuller Moqui Springs Sidney Sapp Joe Woods W. F Williams Jay Chas. Osborn Elks Lodge C. O. Case Board of Trustees the Holbrook Public Schools C. F. Girard Margaret Conwell Irene Whetstone Ada Trammell South Side Texas Ile-High City S. B. Boothe Kansas Missouri Lizzie Taylor R. ©. Smith Phoenix Park Wash Pinedale ST. Joseph Fenton Jones Mesa Mr. Jones C. H. Jordan Mr. Jordan Turon
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