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The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
Temperance RaIly

MT. G. Rinehart, General Secretary of the Temperance Federation of Arizona. will give an open air address in Holbrook, Saturday evening, August 1st.
 All the citizens of Holbrook are invited to be present. Mir. Rinehart is known as one of the most powerful campaign advo- cates on the public platform, and his presence here assures a great meeting. No one should allow any engagement to prevent their hearing MT. Rinehart. He will discuss the issues of the State wide dry campaign.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
$75,OOO Auto Bridge
 Across the Colorado

w. H. Clark has received word that a bridge costing $75, 900 will be built across the Colorado river at Topoc. near The Needles. linking the eastern motoring world with Southern California. The announcement comes from the headquarters of the Auto mobile Club of Southern Cali fornia.
 Congress has just passed an appropriation of $25, ,OOO for the bridge. This will be added to the appropriations of San Der nardino county, California. for $25, 900, and Mohave county, Ari- zona. for $25, 900.
 Motorists coming over the Santa Fe-Grand Canyon Needles highway to Southern California in 1915 will be assured ot easy crossing of the Colorado river, which at the present time is the cause of much worry and incon- venIence.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
J. W. Benham and
 Wife Killed in Chicago


 A Chicago special to the Phoe- nix Gazette, dated July 30, says: J. w. Benham and wife, former residents of Phoenix, while rid ing in their auto, were struck and instantly killed by train.
 MT. Benham will be remem- bered here by the old-timers. having been engaged in the cat tie business as one of the mem- bers of the Esperanza Cattle Go. About twenty years ago he went to Phoenix and opened an oil depot on Central avenue. After wards he, with Will c. Barnes and Paul Brizzard. went into the curio and wood business in Phoezs nix and built the stucco building which they called the "Curio, /" and which is now the Labor Temple. For the past ten years he had been a member of the Naugle Pole & Tie Company in Chicago. MT. and Mrs. Benham are survived by a daughter of nine years and MT. Benham's mother.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
George Walker Killed
 by Accidental Shot

Charles Walker. who was ac- cidently shot while in the act of removing Winchester from a wagon while out on a hunting trip, was brought to Gallup last Friday night.
 The accident occurred several miles up the canyon from Chin Lee, Arizona, which is about 40 miles from Gallup. Walker was acting as a guide for three young men from the east who were spending the summer in the mountains and on the reserva- tion in that part of the country. They had been visiting the cliff dwellings and the various points of interest on the reservations. and had been out on the trip for nearly a month, and the three boys, who are the sons of wealthy eastern business men, had be- come much attached to their guide.
 The party had, just turned in for the night, and practically all of the wolk had been done up. Walker started to remove a rifle from the wagon, taking the gun by the barrel. the mouth of which was near his face. The Winchester was discharged, and the force of the discharge and bullet tore away part of his face. MT. Walker was born and reared in this part of the country and well known. His home was at Adamana. where his wife and four children reside, and who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
Large Area of Forest
 Service Timber For Sale

A lumberman of the District Forest Service office has just re- turned from the field examin- ation of a large area of timber on the Sitgreaves and Apache National Forests and the White Mountain Apache National Forests and the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, in Arizona. It appears that the marketing of this stumpage IS dependent upon railroad being extended from a point near Hol- brook, Arizona, into the timber belt. a distance of some seventy miles. In addition to the of approximately six hundred mil lion feet which was examined. this railroad would offer a main outlet for several other timber chances, and would eventually be the means of moving vast quantities of wool and other pro- ducts by rail instead of by wagon hanl to Holbrook, Arizona, which is now the only means offered. It is estimated that 14.0OO head of cattle, 70,000 head of sheep, and 675, ,000 pounds of wool would be hauled annually over this road. This tonnage, together with the ton mage to and from Fort Apache and the settlements along the proposed line, passenger traffic, mail carrying, etc., in addition to the lumber that would be con- Veyed, offers strong support for the railroad. Local Forest officers are strongly of the opinion that within a reasonable time this road will be built, and large quantities of mature tim Der will be sold.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
Lightning Kills Three
 Men In One Stroke

Three Mexican sheep herders were killed near Heber last Sat urday night by a single stroke of lightning.
 Four men were out with the herds of J. w. Richards and had made camp and pitched a tent. The four men had just finished their supper and had gone into the tent to avoid the rain, which had just began to fall, when a hard bolt of lightning struck their place of refuge, also some small trees near the tent, killing three of the men instantly. The fourth man escaped by miracle, as all of them were huddled close together in an ordinary sized tent. The men were Jose Navarro, Alejandro Flores, An tonic Romero and Antonio Cha veg, the latter being the only one who escaped.
 A short time after the light n1ng stroke, Chaves became con- scious, and looked around, seeing his three companions lying close together stone dead. Chavez then found his way to the an- other sheep camp and reported what had taken place.
 J. w. Richard, in whose em- ploy the unfortunate men were, with some others, went to the scene of the catastrophe, and found that the story was, unfor- tunately, too true.
 An inquest was held over the remains of the victims by Judge M. A. Grouse, the verdict of the Jury being in accordance with the facts above related.
 The bodies of the dead men were brought to HoIbrook, and were prepared for burial by Gardner & Bradley, assisted by Messrs. B. N. Dunnlng. Frank Guy Cunning and a Mexican gentlemen, who wash ed, dressed and prepared the remains for burial. staying up all Sunday night.
 The funeral took place Monday and was well attended oy the Mexican residents of
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

Born-In Holbrook, Thursday, July 30, 1914. to Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Floyd. a 12-pound daugh- ter. The child only lived short time, but Mrs. Floyd is getting along as well as could be ex- pected.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Arid, of Aztec, were in Holbkook Tues day. Mrs. Arid is a professional nurse and was on her way to Cooley's ranch to take care of MT. Cooley, who has been down with paralysis for long time.
 The dance given at the Pas time theatre Saturday night last was well attended by a happy crowd of young people, more than twenty-five couples being in attendance. We hope for many more such enjoyable af- fairs during the summer.
 A. F. Potter, Associate For ester, and R. Y. Stauart, Forest Inspector, from Washington, D. C.. accompanied by T. s. Wool sey. Jr., MT. Randall and John Kerr, of the District Forest office, at Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed through here this week on their way to Sprin- gerville for a conference with Forest Supervisor Guthrie. They will make trip into the Black River country to look over a large body of timber, which it is contemplated will be offered for sale by the government.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

E. B. Newman spent the week in the city attending to the ship ment of a bunch of lambs from his range near Heber.
 Mrs. T. B. Mossman and chil- dren. of Deming, New Mexico, are in the city, visiting with MT. and Mrs. Frank Wallace.
 N. s. Hansen; of Lakeside, stopped over Wednesday in HoI- brook on his way home from a
 business trip to Winslow.
 Born-In Pasadena, California. on July 23, 1914. to MT. and Mrs. E. J. Marty, a baby girl. Mother and child dolng fine.
 Leo. Lan1gan. representing the C. N. Cotton Co.,, wholesalers, of Gallup. N. M., was a business visitor in HoIbrook this week.
 c. T. Savage. the enterprising and popular merchant of Show low, was a business visitor in Holbrook the first of ghe week. J. E, Richards. chairman. and Wallace H. Larson, clerk, of the Board of Supervisors, are at tending the Tax Conference in Prescott.
 Judge and Mrs. Sidney Sapp and MT. and Mrs. w. B. Woods | motored out to Snowflake and | Taylor Sunday and report a very | pleasant trip.
 Dr. Brown, of Winslow. went | through Holbrook on his way home from Snowflake Tuesday, | where he had been on profes- sional business.
 Sheriff Joe Woods, the re- doubtable sheriff of Navajo | county, was a visitor Tn Flagstaff | yesterday looking up witnesses in court cases. -Coconino Sun.
 Mrs. E. l.. Hopen and her brother, Jack Young. motored | down from Linden the first of the week to look after Mrs. Ho- pens business affairs.
 w. F. Williams, Navajo coun- tvs efficient assessor, is in Pres colt this week attending the State Annual Tax Conference, which opened in that city on Monday.
 Prof. J. B. Pace spent a cou- pie of days in Holbrook the first of the week from Woodruff on business. On his return home he had the misfortune to lose a horse in crossing the little wash this side of the butte. It was full of water and the animal in some manner stumbled and fell, resulting in its being drowned.
 MT. and Mrs. s. B. Booth, who nave Just returned from visit 70 St. Louis and Louisiana. Mis- 'ouri, where they visited with friends and relatives, have gone ( % Springerville. where they will 'eside in the future. MT. and i Mrs. Booth are popular in Hol- l crook and their many friends, while regretting to lose them. wish them success in their new lome
 J. w. Plunkett, the boot maker md repairer. has purchased from s John c. Paulsell Lot 20 in Block 1 3, Town of Holbrook. and has C llready let a contract for the ! of a house. Since start t ng in business in Holbrook, MT. g olunkett has done well, and is 1 proving his faith in the town by V himself a home. He I his family, who are now | in Albuquerque, to join c i'm soon. S
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
The Weeks Tenberqtures

The following is the weather report for the week, kindly fur nished by U. $. Weather Ob- server ThorwaId Larson:
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

MISS Ellen Gr00r was NlSlICA in St. Joseph Wednesday.
 Dave L. Read, of Williams, is Holbrook visitor this week.
 County Attorney J. E. Crosby made a business trip to WinsloW yesterday.
 Miss Helen Smith returned on Wednesday from a pleasant visit in Snowflake.
 Fred. Purcell spent most of the week in Holbrook on busi- ness from Heber.
 Dick Grigsby spent a couple of days in town the first of the week from h1s ranch.
 Mrs. A. M. Boyer has returned from a visit with friends in Saltwater, Oklahoma.
 Vernon Chapelle has returned from a visit to Pueblo and Colo rado Springs, Colorado.
 Nineteen passengers got off No. 8 thls morning at Holbrook. Paste that in your hat.
 Mrs. Sidney Sapp was most charming hostess to the Friday Club on last Friday afternoon.
 Jack Garrett, who has been employed at the Pastime pool parlor, left Monday for his home in Winslow.
 Five tons of rolled barley went through the Ho brook postofice this week from Phoenix to Snow flake by parcel post.
 Hon. w. P. Geary, chairman of the State Corporation Com mission, passed through here Wednesday on his way to Phoe- nix.
 Miss Edna Greer returned to Adamana on Monday after a short visit with her father and mother. MT. and Mrs. R. ID. Greer.
 Mrs. c. H. Jordan went to Gallup this morning, where she will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. c. c. Manning for few days visit.
 Rev. Jacob White, Episcopalian minister at Winslow. passed through this morning on his way to Colorado Springs and Denver on a short visit.
 A ball game Sunda, wonld go fine. Holbrookites like the na- tional sport and are anxious to see the boys get out and make use of that pretty little grand stand.
 w. G. Talent, the photograph CT, expects to leave Holbrook Tuesday. MT. Talent does ex- cellent work. and all those who want photos had better see him before he leaves.
 The Winslow Laundry sends back everything but the dirt. l Leave your washing with w. A. | the barber, and have it | done right. Service That | Serves. j31tf
 M. A. Grouse, who has been county fair commits sioner by the board of supervis- DTS. informs us that he will soon be distributing State Fair lItera- ture and that the fair this year will be held from November 9th | to the 14th, inclusive.
 E. E. Loop and family passed | through Holbrook on Saturday | from SpringerviHe on their way | to Los Angelds, where they will make their future home. MT. Loop has been employed as book keeper for the Becker Mercantile Institution at Springerville.
 Walter McLaws, the huStIing Ford agent, has received notice from the factory that effective from August 1, 1914, to August 1, 1915. and guaranteed against any reduction during that time, Ford automobiles will be sold at the following prices: Touring cars, $490; Runabouts. $40; Town Car. S690, F. o. B. De 5roit, all cars fully equipped.
 We have made short mention 3 time or two of the rains we nave been having. but the con- 5inued rains and their benefits to the country remind us that we should again mention that the rains are continuing and that the grass is growing luXuriantly. as well as the crops. and the pros OectS at this time are favorable
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

Rain for the week .56. and fol the month of July 7.09 inches.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31
HoLbrook Won1dn's Club
 To Hold Bakery Sales

The HoIbrook Woman's Club will hold a bakery sale at the Club Rooms. Saturday. August 1st, at 2::30 D. m.
 MRS. HENNING, Asst Sec.
The Holbrook news., 1914-07-31

The Club will hold regular bakery sales every other Satur- day, beginning August 1st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
An1usenaents
POLl's THEATRE

Harry Kelly, numbered among the best musical comedy stars in America, late star of His Honor, the Mayor and his partner Louis Wesley, late star of ssThe Maid and the Mummy arg making a sensational hit at the head of the new bill at Polls theater for the rest of the week Every act is of the itoplinel variety and this coupled with the coolness of Polls earns it's title of sBrid geport's most popular playhouse
 As the country sheriff Kelly Is a scream while wesley as the New York CT, adds riots of fun. Both display their unusual talents in comedy, songs. 3okes and some dances of the sheriff s own creation.
 The old time songs that stir the heart are included in the repertoire or The Village Choir, a mixed quartet of beauttfu1ly1 blending voices Amid quaint country scenery and attired in simple country dress the singer or igina,lly a church choir in Portsmouth. 1 N H.. and later with Way Down Easts' win instant favor. Two charm 1 ing maids and two men comprise the quartet. Broadway's s latest modes of
 fashion and latest comedy song hits are introduced in a most pleasing manner by Miss Billie Seaton It's q | yllirlyyirld act repIete with laughs.
 Thrilling fascination is attached to the aat of the Royal Trio, originators of bicyc1ee basket ball It's a real game
 and yesterday the players took many
 dangerous falls as they whirled around the stage The playing is great The
 novelty musical act given by Ad Lena | is a big feature. An expert cello play CT and singer, he gets plenty of vim l in the act. No end of fun was furnish
 ed by Leslie, a comedy shadowgrap phist.
 who does astounding things.
 stThe Wharf Rat, two reel special photop1ay is intensely interesting and riots of l<a41e.f1tesrs are afforded nY ssIJb- | by to the Rescue's and .'Dadis Terrible
 Match Another of the popular Country Stores will be held tonight j with big assortment Of gifts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
PLAZA THEATRE

f
 Sparkling with fun and life tha Plaza bill for the last half of the week was enthusiastically greeted by the audiences yesterday. The vaudeville part of the program Is headed by Hayden, Burton 6 Hayden. a trio Of entertainers whose efforts keep their audiences in state of Joyful excite. ment throughout the act Each one has speciality that can not fa:d to please even the most exactfn< theatre goers. The description of a baseball game given by 8 young English chan to his friend after visiting the world s series is without question one of the funniest dialogues ever heard on a To- cal stage.
 The Singing Hussar. is the way Ar thur Geary is billed ana judging from the manner in which he was received yesterday, his engagement is bound to be a most pleasant one. MT Gearv has 2. powerful, clear, yet exceptionally nelodious voice which he displays to excellent advantage in well arranged repertoire of favorite ballads. E
 Earl & Curtis brought out their share of the applause and they well earned 1t, for it is doubtful if local vaudevilTians have ever witnessed a more pleasing little slzit-
 One of the cleverest acrobatic acts now on tour in vaudeville is being pre- scented by the Herbert. Gern1aine trio and their long list of difficult stunts send many a thrill through the spec tators.
 Little Feather and Singing Bird, two pretty little maids in Indian costurne offer a repertoire of violin and song selections that Is making them one of the most popular feature of the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
NEXT CONFERENCE AT NIAGARA FALLS IS
 GRUx OF SITUATION


 Washington. June 1s-with the outcome of mediation hanging in the balance. Washington today looked to Niagara Falls for result of the next conference among the Huerta and American delegates and the three en- Voys which it was believed would in dieate whether MexBco,s ills could be settled through diplomacy. Differ ences between Carranza and Villa 1oomed as disquieting cloud on the southern horizon, but the major i'm portanee was attached to the happen- ings at Niagara, Falls.
 The statement of the American delegates. outlining their reply to the Huerta missions criticism of the atti- tude of the United States, generally was interpreted as a conclusive show ing of the administration aim in the mediation negotiations That part of the note outlining the American gov ernment's policy in the search for a. provisional president for the troubled republic was confirrnatory of previous statements.
 Whether the Niagara proceedings would be continued after the meeting scheduled for today appeared to hinge upon the attitude of the Mexican dele gates toward the selection of such a. candidate for Huerta's successor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
LYRIC THEATRE

Packed houses every day. People. turned away every evening. Crowds forming in line to secure tickets Re- quests from out Of town theaters for booking. All the above are true Of the Sperry Players production, Win ming a Bride, or A Mile of Bridge port. z as 1t has been popularly dub bed
 There can be but one reason for thin success. The pictures shcvv Bridge port as it really is-shovv it's wonder ful diversified activity-show its busy streets show it's handsome residences show its beauty spots--its quiet, rest fuI places and it's crowded street cor ners-fts city odlciaIs--its f1renen--ftss police. baseball team. Grandf Army vet erans, circus. shore resorts, men, wo- men children and that is by no means a complete list
 All these scenes are cleverly woven into q romantic plot around the struggles Of a young man to win the affections of a hckle girl with a pen chant for falling in love with uhe most available hero.
 the city, their neatly kept private hedges and beautiful yards, are shown with the wind blowing the leaves and the warm sunshine f1iching the pave
 nentsa Handsomely gowned women, neat society folk, newsboys and beg gars, all are included in this prodl1c- ton which faithfully reproduces on the screen Brfdgeport's whole garart of population from the raganaufin to the rich.
 It will play all this week at the Lyric tReater. Join the crowd fer these days all roads for the amusement lover lead directly to the big and comfortable. cool and breezy Lyric in North Main street, 9 step or two above the StratfleId
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
COL LOMBlAN TREATY
 MAY BE HELD UP


 Washington, Jan. 19-An administra- tion senator has decided to recommend to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan that they withdraw the Colom- bian treaty which contains an express ion of regret by the United States on account of the Panama revolution. This senator will urge an investigation by select committee of the Senate of the -circums stances giving rise to the claim of the Republic of Colombia against the United States.
 He will try to persuade the President that the treaty will be strengthened before the people and before the Sem ate if an Investigation can be had into the Panama revolution and the circum- stances under which the United States acquired the canal zone from Pan anna.
 If the President is agreeable to the plan this senator will introduce a, res olution authorizing investigation with the idea of having Theodore Roosevelt, William Nelson Cromwell and others who were identified with the acquisition of the canal zone called as witnesses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-19
GRAND JURY MAY PROBE
 WRECK OF IORIMER BANK

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 Chicago, June 19-Financia1 dif7- cuIties enguIfed four more down-state imstitutions of c. B. Munday. executive head of the collapsed La Sale Street Trust & Savings Bank, when Federal Judge Humphrey appointed receivers for the Lftchne1d NH & Elevator Go. at Ltchfield. of which J. c. Munday is president; C. B. Munday & Co. the Bank of Smithboro and the Bank of East Alton, III.
 Action in the Federal court in Sprin gheId came coincidently with the filing of a, receivership petition in the Circuit Court of Judge Thomas Windes in Chicago to close up the affairs of the wrecked La SaIIe Street Bank. The petition was filed by Attorney GeneraI Patrick Lucey, in 1t aIlega- tions are made by the State Auditor and bank examiners that indicate a ruthless dlssi patton of the assets of the bank involving heavy losses to the depositors and creditors of the bank. as well as an utter disregard of the banking laws of the state. The reve1a- tions. if borne out, point to grand jury investig gation of the management of the defunct bank
 The receivers for the down state in stitutions were appointed after the concerns had filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy. Judge Windes defer red action onethe petition to appoint a receiver until tomorrow morning to permit of a. conference with the attor- neys in a similar action pending in an other court.