Navajo County Fairends with governor address and prizes
Snowflake Arizona October closing day of the Second Annual Navajo County Fair featured Governor Thomas E Campbell praising county farmers and cattlemen. He traveled from Phoenix with fair officials and locals. Holbrook exhibits noted as strong with dry farming and fruit displays. Prize outlook hinted for Holbrook, and next year may see a joint fair with Apache County.
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Ariz
Thomas E. Campbell
Navajo County
Holbrook
Phoenix
Fairgrounds
Fair Commission
Oscar C. Bartlett
Bartlett
William Dalgi
Q. R. Gardner
Arizona
Apache County
Improves Property At Novelty Shop In North Town
Mrs Mary D Taylor proprietor of the Novelty Shop in the north part of town is adding to her house to gain space for store and living quarters Her rapidly growing business requires expansion Either enlarge current building or move to a more suitable one The store room will gain 55 extra feet of shelving and will be neat and attractive in many ways
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Mary D
Taylor
Williams Returns From Coast Vacation
W F Williams came back to Holbrook Tuesday after a ten day coast vacation reporting conditions in the coastal cities very good.
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W. F. Williams
Holbrook
Thieves Rob Holbrook Store In Bold After Hours Job
A high profile robbery in Holbrook after two this Monday morning saw L C Cadwell Co's Toggery Shop smashed and merchandise valued around 600 dollars stolen. A Willys Knight car owned by Attorney C H Jordan was also taken, with the same suspects believed to be responsible. A 50 dollar reward is offered for information leading to arrest. The incident prompts calls for a night marshal as Holbrook lies on the Santa Fe main line and the thieves reportedly headed south toward Springerville.
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Holbrook
L. C. Cadwell & Co
C. H. Jordan
Willys-Knight
Arizona
Santa Fe
Jordan
Springerville
Change in Telephone Office at Local Switchboard
Miss Birdie Fisher and Mrs. Allie Shreve resign after two years as operators to take new roles in Holbrook's business life. Their friends extend best wishes as Myrtle Wakefield and Alice Young are hired to replace them at the phone office.
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Birdie Fisher
Allie Shreve
Holbrook
Myrtle Wakefield
Alice Young
Miss Fisher
Shreve
Holbrook to Have a Planing Mill
Work will begin next Monday on large lumber sheds to be erected by G C Hall. A portion will house a first class planing and wood working mill. Hall says Holbrook’s strong building in the territory justifies the investment. Plant to be ready for operation within about thirty days.
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G. C. Hall
Hall
Holbrook
Peration
Entertains in Honor of Sister by Turbeville Hostesses
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. R. R. Turbeville hosted a whist party for her sister Mrs. C. E. Storer of Portland. Tonight the Turbevilles plan a dancing party for their house guests as many social courtesies continue for Mrs. Storer.
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R. R. Turbeville
C. E. Storer
Portland
Miss McClanahan
North
C. H. Jordan
Visitors from the North In Portland Guests at Turbeville Home
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Storer and Mr. Russell Young of Portland, Oregon visit the Turbeville household. Mrs. Storer and Mr. Young are sister and brother of Mrs. Turbeville.
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C. E. Storer
Russell Young
Portland
Oregon
Turbeville
Martinez to Build in Clark Addition Holbrook
R B Martinez a wealthy sheepman awards Hall Lumber Yard a contract to erect a modern California bungalow on East Arizona Avenue in the Clark addition. Work starts this week and the home will be listed among Holbrook's attractive residences. Martinez has invested heavily in Holbrook real estate, purchasing property in the Northwestern portion and building two houses with more lots in Clark addition.
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R. B. Martinez
Hall Lumber Yard
California
Arizona Avenue
Clark Addition
Holbrook
Martinez
Holbrook Real Estate
Rev Harold Brewster to Lead Services at Central School
Winslow clergyman Rev Harold 8 Brewster will conduct Episcopal services at the Central school house this Sunday at 2 30 p m. A full car of attendees is expected with music and paper goods advertised. G C Hall to attend.
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Harold 8. Brewster
Winslow
Central School House
G. C. Hall
Dr Carmichael Locates Practice In Holbrook
Dr A B Carmichael formerly of Prescott and later with United Eastern Hospital at Oatman arrived in Holbrook this week and opened temporary offices at the Commercial Hotel. He is widely known as a successful practitioner and his addition to the Holbrook roster is a matter of congratulation to the community.
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A. B. Carmichael
Prescott
United Eastern Hospital
Oatman
Holbrook
Commercial Hotel
Carmichael
Mrs Jordan Honored Hostess at Nearby Gathering
Mrs D J Thomas recently hosted a social gathering on a Tuesday afternoon to welcome Mrs M M Jordan who has moved to make her home here. A piece of Indian pottery was presented to the guest and a two course luncheon concluded the pleasant afternoon.
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D. J. Thomas
Hunters Return With Fine Mule Deer Near Alpine
A hunting party led by Alex Mills Joe Wood J R Wood and G S Welch brought two mule deer into town Thursday night weighing 162 and 158 pounds. They observed many wild turkeys in the Alpine area while Postmaster Chas Osborne and W E Ferguson returned empty handed. The group enjoyed the outing and came back with renewed energy.
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Alex. Mills
Joel Wood
J. R. Wood
G. S. Welch
Alpine
Chas Osborne
W. E. Ferguson
Wildcat Canyon
Civil Service Exam for Post Office Clerk in Holbrook
An examination for the Initial Clerk position in the post office will be held in Holbrook on November 8 1919. Applicants must be US citizens aged 18 to 85, physically sound. Male applicants must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh at least 125 pounds without coat or hat. For blanks and info, contact W A Leg Local Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Holbrook Arizona.
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United States
W. A. Leg
Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Holbrook
Arizona
Governor Campbell visits Holbrook en route to Snowflake fair
Governor Tom E. Campbell arrived in Holbrook yesterday morning while en route to the Snowflake fair. E Julian Harbin traveled from Winslow on Holbrook Oil Field business. A Holbrook lumberyard now sells Genuine Beaver Board.
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Tom E. Campbell
Holbrook
Snowflake
E. Julian Harbin
Winslow
New Lumberyard
Oil firm aims for Holbrook field gains with Ritter arrival
Field notes reveal Allen Oil Company officials anticipate decisive actions upon President Ritter’s arrival, with plans to develop the Holbrook field. Crews prepare for under-reaming near the Hopi Wind River well and tightening schedules as gear and cable reach the sites. Drilling advances continue on Ventura wells and Holbrook O C projects while Zuni rig equipment is mobilized for soon operations.
Prisoners Break Jail In Morning Escape
Three inmates escaped the county jail after 2 o clock this morning by prying open a cell door with an iron bar and digging through a brick wall. Among those fleeing was John Grieves of Winslow, recently bound over on murder charges, and a Navajo Indian prisoner. One bootlegger remained and refused freedom. No trace of the fugitives had been found at press time.
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Commercial Hotel
John Grieves
Winslow
Local Resident Joins Holbrook State Bank Staff
Lieut. Sims Ely of Turon Kansas accepts a position at Holbrook State Bank. Hall's Lumber Yard carries a full line of builders hardware in stock for customers.
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Lieut
Sims Ely
Turon
Kansas
The
Holbrook State Bank
Hall’s Lumber Yard
Ady
Progress at Black Canyon Syndicate Well Near Holbrook
Progress continues at the well of the Black Canyon Syndicate in the coconino sandstone as Apache Oil accelerates preparations to resume work. Charles Edward Major Ideologist arrived in Holbrook to lead field work for several clients. Col J C Rankin met Major during a New York to coast route stop. J F Keating of a new drilling company linked to Arizona and Colorado capital is expected in Holbrook to begin camp and derrick work. Geologist Major will supervise the well site and other tasks. J M Larkin of Oklahoma visited for a superficial examination with possible future interest. Commonwealth Oil plans for Holbrook remain undisclosed amid strong local interest and a rumored pending operator entry.
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Holbrook
Glosser
Dad Hastings
Holbrook Oil Company
Black Canyon Syndicate
Coconino
Charles Edward Major
Col. J.C. Rankin
New York
Binter
Major
J. F. Keating
Arizona
Colorado Capital
Commonwealth .Oil Company
Holbrook Field
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Jennings Auto Co
Dick Hollingsworth
Harry Jackson
Ford
Chevrolet
Walter McLaws
Fordson
University of Arizona
Ellen Greer
J. A. Morrow
Robert Smith
C. H. Jennings
Byron T. Spencer
John Curley
J. H. Miller
Norton L. Harris
Dr. Pico
DR. Carmichael
Mrs. M. M. Jordan
Hunters
Civil Service Examination
Allen Oil Company
Frank Woolsey
Ritter
Adamana Oil Co
W. J. Hennessy
Ventura
Apache Oil Company
J. M. Larkin
Oklahoma
Holbrook Oil Field
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