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The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Call for Bids

Sealed Bids will be received until noon of the nineth day of December, 1916 at the office of the chairman of Trustees of Hol- brook School district No. Three of Navajo County. Arizona. Tn the Town of HoIbrook said County and State for furnishing material and installing electric light wiring in the Holbrook Public School building now under construction. Said material and wiring to be in accordance with plans and specifications on file with said School Board from whom plans may be obtained. The successful bidder will be re- quired to execute and file bond for 25 per cent of the contract price as guarantee of fullfilIment of contract. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. w. E. WooDs, Chairman Board of Trus tee es Holbrook School District No. Three.
 Nov. 17-3w
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Attractions at Pastine

Manager Black of the Pastime theatre has arranged for some specially fine productions at his popular playhouse.
 Next Saturday evening, Dec. 2, there will be presented Sampson" a William Fox mas terpiece, with William Farnum in the title role. This is a screen spectacle that surpasses anything eyer before shown in Holbrook, and all lovers of the silent drama should see it.
 Saturday evening, Dec. g. an other Fox masterpiece will be shown, with Theda Bara, who for several seasons played the title role in the Vampire, as the leading character.
 Do not miss either of the at- fractions. Show begins prompt ly at 8.15.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
ChamberIain's TabLets

Chamberlain's tablets are in- tended especially for stomach troubles. biliousness and consti- patton, and have met with much success in the treatment of those diseases. People who have sui fered for years with stomach trouble and have been unable to obtain any permanent relief. have been completely cured by the use of these tablets. Cham berlain's tablets are also of great value for biliousness. Chronic constipation may be permanently cured by taking Chamberlain's s tablets and observing the plain printed directions with each bottle. Adv
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Denth of Mrs. McCEnnnhnn

Mrs. L. E. Mechanism dieC
 at her home in Holbrook Thurs. day morning at 8 o'clock. after 2 two weeks illness of pneumonia. A few days before her death she rallied and it was thought the crisis had passed, and that she would recover, but the ravages of the disease were too much for a weak heart and on Wednesday her nurses abandoned hope of her recovery.
 The husband and four daugh- ters were at the bedside of the wife and mother when the end came, and to these sorrow stricken relatives the heartfelt sympathy of the entire com munitY is extended in this. their irreparable loss.
 Mrs. Mechanism was a woman of noble qualities. She was a devoted wife. kind and indul- gent mother. Three of her four daughters are happily married Mrs. L. Caldwell, Mrs. T. B. Ruth and Mrs. F. R. Goodman-the fourth. Miss Nave. and the hus- band. alone remain in the once happy, but now desolated home, to mourn their loss.
 Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock at the home, and were conducted by Rev. w. B. Cole, pastor of the M. E. church. Interment was in the Holbrook cemetery, a large of friends of the family going with the body of the de- ceased to it's last resting place.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Jack JolIu in Jail Again

Jack Jolly. who had been at liberty under heavy bonds for several weeks. was again placed in jail last Monday by the sheriff, his bondsmen giving notice to the justice court that they would no longer act in that capacity.
 It will be remembered by the readers of The News that Jolly was arrested and placed in jail few weeks ago upon the charge of shooting high power rifle promiscuously, one shot from which struck and wounded Mrs. c. R. Kelley when she was stand ing at the gate of her residence property.
 At the time Jolly was suffering from an over-indulgence in lluuor and was subdued after consider able difficulty. When he became sober several citizens of Hol- brook signed his bond. with the understanding that they would only remain sureties so long as he kept sober. Sunday it was known that Jolly was drinking again and Monday his bondsmen turned him over to the sheriff.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Bond Issue Carries

The carrying of the Bond issue for the purpose of building a new court house for Apache County is a boom for St. Johns and should also be to Apache County though some think that it will not be-but to those who are in for improvement it is undoubted- ly the best thing that has ever happened to us. Many thought that the Road Bond Issue was going to be the worst calamity that was ever put onto a people, but it proved to be a blessing and it has also been the means of putting Apache county on the map, for there are no better roads, taken as a whole, than those owned and kept up by our county. Let up hope that the bonds just issued for the pur- pose of building new court house for our county will also prove of lasting benefit and a blessing long to be remembered by the generations that will fol- low.
 Now that the bonds have car red let us build a house that will be a monument worthy of note as we'll as one that will be mo- dern in every particular. St. Johns Herald.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Local Masons Take High Degrees

Last Friday in the local Ma sonic lodge rooms the Scottish Rite degrees of Masonry were communicated to a class of five local Masons. The degrees were given by W. s. Allen and F. O. Goodell, of Tuscon, and the greater part of the day was con- sumed in administering them.
 The Scottish Rite degrees con- sist of 29 degrees, beginning at the third degree of the Blue Lodge, and running to and in- cluding the 32nd degree. Local masons who received the degrees Friday were: Paul Meyerhoff, Richard Schuster, s. k. Stiles, Frank Purcell and G. M. BraX- ton.
 Work in the lodge room was concluded shortly before 8 O clock in the evening, and at that hour all of the 32nd degree Masons in town who could be reached by telephone repaired to the Old Trails hotel, where they were the guests of Messers Allen and Goodell at an excellently cooked and admirably served supper.
 Those who assembled at the banquet board were: w. s. Allen, F. o. GoodelI, Tuscon; H. L. Lambert, Williams; s. R. Stiles. Winslow; L. C. Henning, Geo. w. Hennessey, James Scott, w. R. Scorse, Judge Sidney Sapp, L. D. Divelbess, A. Blum, Paul Meyerhoff, Richard Schus- ter. Frank Purcell and G. M. Braxton.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Conductor King FatalIy Hurt

Conductor George King, of Winslow, had his left leg badly crushed Tuesday night while switching in the Williams yards. He was riding on the side of the caboose and a car on the siding not being sufficiently in the clear caught his left leg and crushed it from the knee down.
 He was rushed to the hospital in Los Angeles on No. 8 for treatment where little hope of saving the limb is entertained. Mrs. King left Winslow on No. 21 Tuesday night to be with her husband.
 Later information from Los Angeles states that it was neces- sarY to amputate the leg above the knee and that he IS in crit ical condition. .-Coconino Sun.
 Later-Mr. King died Friday in the hospital at Los Angeles. never rallying from the effects of his injuries and the subsequent operation.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Prohibition Amendment Adopted

l EAHACnSAntCllL EAdOHLCO
 Authentic information has been received that the Prohibi- tion Amendment submitted to the voters in the recent election has been adopted. This amend ment will become effective as soon as the Governor issues his proclamation declaring the result of the vote, and in order that every one may be fully conver- sant with the matter, the public is notified that immediately upon the issuance of the Governors Proclamation, it will be viola tion of law to introduce liquor into the State of Arizona for personal use or otherwise ex- cept for sacramental purposes; to sell or give away same, or to have liquor in ones possession for unlawful purpose. The Sher- ifs Office and the County At torney's Office expect to cooper ate and enforce the amendment mentioned.
 Respectfully submitted,
 c. H. JORDAN,
 County Attorney.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01

Charged Dith Getting Indian Drunk
 Last Sunday evening Sheriff Newman and Undersheriff Harp picked up an Apache Indian known as V17. who was paraIyzed drunk. Later the Indian ac- companied the officers to the place where he claimed to have been given liquor, and P. Avon and SaYero Nuanes were arrest ed. The Indian claimed that after he had been made drunk. he. was relieved of about $75 in checks and money.
 Monday Avon and Nuanez were arraigned by County At torney Jordan before Justice Boyer. Avon postponed his plea until Tuesday when he plead guilty to giving away whiskeY. He was bound oyer to superior court under bonds of $500, and is now in jail.
 Nuanez waived examination, and Tuesday entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of rob- ping the Indian. He will be tried today, in Justice Boyer's court.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
The Gouernor's Proclamation

The GoUernor's Proclamation
 The Thanksgiving proclama- tion of Governor Hunt reached the News office too late for pub lication; it was not mailed in Phoenix until Friday of last week, and did not reach this office until Saturday. It can do no good to publish the proclamation today one day after the day proclaimed as a holiday by the governor and it is not published, although the $500 fee for the proclamation could be used to good advantage by the publisher of the News.
The Holbrook news., 1916-12-01
Stomach Trouble and Constipation

OIOHlQCH IOuOLS QIIQ OOHSIIpuLtOit
 Those who are afflicted with stomach trouble and constipation should read the following: I have never found anything so good for stomach trouble and constipation as Chamberlain's tablets. I have used them off and on now for the past two years. They not only regulate the action of the bowels but stim- ulate the liver and keep one's body in a healthy condition, !" writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. Y. Adv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
FOR
HOUSEWIVES
(By United Press Association.)

DOPETOWN, Ind, Feb. 10.-Mrs.
Lilly Leathertongue has applied for
letters patent on her Simplified Gossi-
per for Housewives. The Gossiper is
designed to supersede the old Over the
Fence System of Scandulous sibilation
and consists of a Combination Per-
sonal Periscope and Clothesline Tele-
phone whereby every gabbler in the
neighborhood may receive and dis
seminate the very latest The combi-
nation transmitter and receiver is a
little double disc attached to the ear
and the side of the head and connected
with the clothesline system by liber-
al coil of insulated wire which per-
mits the user to go about her usual
kitchen affairs while enjoying herself
The transmitter DISCUSSES the speak
er's voice. The Personal periscope is
attached to the forehead and is guar
anteed to reveal every nook and cram
ny in kitchens two blocks off. Mrs.
Leathertongue has a record of SIT
words a minute, fiat. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17

christians as a martyr and therefore
to be sainted hereafter | have seen
in a dream far into the future and
there has been revealed to me most
peculiar and laughable state of things
1t is revealed that, first of all the
Roman calendar shall be changed to
make this date read the 18th of Feb
ruary; and that January, not March,
shall be the first month. l have seen
in my vision most peculiar calendar,
called the calendar for the year 1916,
A. D. though just what that may mean
is not revealed. But | seem to have
seen a writing in a strange book of
that far distant time which said:
" The Fourteenth of February, the
Festival of St. Valentine, the Christian
who died martyr during the reign of
Claudius, was marked until the close
of the 10Th century, for some unknown
reason, (for there seems TO be no con-
nection), by the exchanging of valen-
tines, or anonymous love tokens; but
the practice to-day where it survives
at all, has become completely vulgar
led
can't please you, I cannot for the
life of me understand why, if this Wis
ion be borne out by future develope-
ments, the date of this mans being
put to death should be observed by
exchanging of love tokens" And Clau
dius, remarking casually that it was
passing strange, went back to the of
fee to see how many more Smiths
than Jones there were in the new di-
rectory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
GAVE Way
TO OvERVORk

John P. Horton, we'll known as one
of the hardest worked men in the
city, finally broke down in his office
at the Grand Rapids Milling Cos. gen
eral Offices Saturday afternoon. To
know John Horton, was to know that
he was not only busy man but ar
anxious and faithful worker. He went
the limit and now must rest to upbu:ld
the rundown machinery. He is receiv-
ing every attention and the best Of
care and will soon recover. At least
that is the sincere wish of his family
and friends. He thought there was
no end to his strength and power of
endurance We all learn different and
John is now convinced A needed rest
will build him up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
FAVORABLE COMMENTS

We are hearing a great deal of COM
ment on some of the special features
that are running in the Reporter thru
it's connection with the worlds great
est news service, The United Press AS
ISOLATION. The United Press associa-
ton service is that which is used prac-
tically by all the first class publca-
tons of the country. In Wisconsin,
such papers as The Sheboygan Press,
The Fond du Lac Commonwealth, Be-
lott News, Appleton Post, Eau Claire
Leader and many others use this SER
vice. Time and again it has proved
itself superior to all other news SER
vices. This has been especially prov
en- since the commencing of the great
European slaughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
Death Of
DANIEL KOCH

Daniel Koch died in the town of
Sigel Sunday morning. He had been
an invalid for several years with or
ganic heart trouble. He was born in
Germany November %, 1857, and was
So years two months and Is days old.
He was an old settler in the town of
Sigel, where he was highly respected.
He leaves wife and a grownup fam
lily to mourn his departure.
The funeral services will take place
Thursday afternoon at 80 from the
house and o'clock from the German
Lutheran Church in the town of Sigel
Rev. Gieselman officiating. Burial in
the Lutheran cemetery in the same
town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
The TOUCHDOWN


Tuesday night, February 22nd the
Junior Glass of the Lincoln high school
will present their annual class play in
the High School Auditorium.
The play is four act college comedy
full of pep" from the opening line
to the fall of the curtain upon the last
act.
The plot of the comedy is a clever
one dealing with the fun and escap-
AIDES of typical college life.
The cast of characters is as follows:
Grant dayden-Spencer Clapp..
Robert Hayden-Howard Lyons.
Junius Brooks, who wants to be thin
Donald McGlynn.
Mr.. Woolfe-Mahlon McSwain.
Coach Clark-Donald DAILY.
Holman, foot ball player-Ernest
Smith
Dave, foot ball player-Edward Bill
meyer.
Professor Sumner-Avery Denton.
Watossa Faulkner, an Idian Girl-Thel
ma Boso.
Rena MayIard-MaTie Bein.
Marjorie Car5on-Elsie Bissig.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
WARMER
WEATHER
COMING
From Thursdays Dailf.

From Thursdays Dailf.
AS rule, atmospheric tides follow
the moon north and south of the equa-
tor. In other words, when the moon
approaches the north extreme, and
from thence declines southwark to-
wards the equator, the general direc-
ton of wind will be from the south.
Of course the opposite is true when
the moon is in the opposite direction.
Therefore we may expect warmer
weather from now until about the goth
becoming more unsettled as we ap-
proach the 10th and thereafter.
Opposition of Mars:
At about 2 A. NJ on the 10th we
pass between Mars and the sun. This
conjunction has in the past been CO.
incident with magnetic and other
phenomena, and it is not impossible
that such may occur about the 10th.
Mars is at the North extreme, and it's
directly into our northern hemisphere.
Watch for the close conjunction of
Venus Jupiter the 18th. They may be
seen directly after sunset somewhat
south Of southwest, or almost in line
with the sunset point. Jupiter is de-
Ginning toward the Sun, becoming
practically invisible thruout March
and April. Venus is inclining north
eastwardly, or away from the sun, be-
coming more and more favorably To-
Gated from our view point; and will be
seen to best advantage in April. In
April she will not only be best seen,
but will also be very influential fac
tor in our weather
VIM. w. Cochran,
447 Bird. Avenue N.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
HANDKERCHIEF
SHOWER

Miss Lodice Chandos entertained at
4 handkerchief shower at her home on
Wednesday evening in honor of Miss
Hazel Meeteer. The evening was
spent in playing Progressive Rummy,
at the conclusion of which Mrs. Ar
thur Hanneman received the first fav-
ors and Miss Anna Bamberg received
the consolation favors. A delicious
two course luncheon was served. Miss
Meeteer received many beautiful hand
kerchiefs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
ONLY PAPER.

The stories headed Coolest Story of
and ''The War a Year Ago To-
day. are being followed by a large
of readers. The oldest Story
is usually of humorous nature and
the War Story reviews for you what
took place year ago.
Many people are reading these ev-
cry day and find them intensely inter
esting. The REPORTER, through its
membership in the United Press is the
only paper in this section that car
publish them in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
SHEBOYGAN
ENTERTAINS
FURNITURE MEN
Governor Philip viii Speak; Bust
ness Men Will Tender A Banquet
(By United Press AssOciation.)

SHEBOYGAN, Wis, Feb. 15,-The
annual convention of the Wisconsin
Furniture Dealers association opened
here to-day with several hundred fur
niture men from all parts of the state
in attendance. Governor E. L. Philip
is expected to address a meeting this
evening.
The Sheboygan Manufacturers as
ISOLATION will give banquet in honor
of the visitors tomorrow night. Sew
en- hundred furniture men have been
invited to attend the affair
On Thursday the visitors will be
shown through Sheboygan's factories
which are among the most up-to-date
in the country.
The delegates from Milwaukee,
Racine, and Kenosha arrived on a spe-.
cial train this morning. The Milwau-
kee representatives were hosts to the
delegates from the Southern Wiscon-
sin cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
HUSBAND DIES
At FONDDULAC
NJ. ]. Lesselyoung, Husband Of Miss
Helen Schmidt, Is Victim of
Tubercular Trouble
From Merrill Herald:

From Merrill Herald:
The following article from the Stev-
ems Point Gazette, regarding the death
of M. J. Lesselyoung, well known here
will be read with interest:
"Many friends of the bereaved wild
ow in this city will be sorry to hear of
the death of NJ J. Lesselyoung, which
occurred at his home in Fond du Lac
at about five O'Clock Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Lesselyoung was formerly Miss
Helen Schmitt, sister of the late Mrs.
Y. Betlatch of this city, and her girl
hood days were spent in this city, her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Schmitt, having resided here for many
years prior to few years ago when
they moved to Merrill
Mr.. Lesselyoung, who was about so
years of age, had been confined to his
bed since last may with tubercular
trouble. He was married to Miss Hell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT EXPLOD-
ES ST. VALENTINES DAY
HABIT.
(By United Press Association.)

ROME, 48 B. c., 26th Day Prior To
The Kalends of May-It has come to
pass here to-day that Emperor CIau-
dis, though busted with the taking of
the census and sore pressed for time,
walked abroad in the City unattended
and, upon being approached and petit
toned, gave ear to the babblings of a
soothsayer and Seer, who spoke to
him the words here set down:
There has this day been put to
death Christian, by name of Valen-
tine. He is looked upon by his fellow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17

Dallie Sylvester and Echo Sylvester,
(twins) Berneice Gill and Beatrice
Shelburne.
Miss Parmlee-Gladys Merriam.
The pupils are doing excellent work
and Miss Kitto who has the play in
charge, says that the Junior Class
Play this year is sure to please.
Tickets are on sale to-day at Days
Drug Store Admission Is cents and
25 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
PLEASANT
VALENTINE
PARTY
(From Tuesdays Daily.

Miss Lydia Carberg entertained "a
of her friends at a Valentine party
at the home of her parents on f4th
Avenue last evening.
The home was prettily decorated
with hearts and Valentines and the
color scheme was red and white.
Hearts was played and the first
prize for ladies was won by Miss Effie
Richards and the second prize by Miss
Cecile Smith. The first prize for the
gentlemen was won by Eric Krum-
steadt and the second prize was won
by j. B. Eates.
Musical numbers that were greatly
enjoyed were violin solos by J. Ker-
win accompanied on the piano by Miss
Cecile Smith.
Dainty refreshments were served
and the guests declared that it was
one of the most enjoyable social af-
fairs of the season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17

en- Schmitt about four or five years
ago and they became the parents of
one child, little daughter about three
years of age. Prior to a couple of
years ago Mr.. Lesselyoung operated
farm in Fond du Lac county, but
sold this property and since then had
retired from active pursuits on ac-
count of his health. The funeral will
be held from the Catholic church at
Fond du Lac at 9 o'clock next Friday
morning.
Mrs. Lesselyoung's mother and two
sisters, Misses Laura and Theresa
Schmitt, have been making their home
with her since last fall. Mr.. Schmitt
passed away year ago last summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-02-17
GRAND RAPIDS
IS DEFEATED
Wausau High Basketball Lead
Visitors From First Minute of Play
From Wausau Record Herald.

From Wausau Record Herald.
The Wausau High school basket
ball quinted won a decisive VICTORY
over the Grand Rapids team on the
Y. NJ. c. A. floor last night, the final
score being 25 to IA. The game was
a fast one, although imperfect pass
ing marred to some extent its beau
ty. While Wausau was in the lead
from the first minute, when Hartlett
dropped the ball in from almost di-
rectly under the basket, the Rapids
fellows proved stubborn losers, and
their repeated efforts to come back
kept the Wausau team on high gear
during the entire contest.
The first half was distinctly Wau-
sau's, and the alright guarding of
Leak and Duncan allowed Grand
Rapids only two baskets, both made
from the middle of the floor. The
score at the end of the first half was
Wausau II, Grand Rapids 4.
In the second half the Rapids
fought tooth and nail to gain the lead,
and aided by four successful free
throws, ran their score to fourteen
points. Wausau was handicapped by
the removal of Duncan in the middle
of the last half by the -four personal
fouls" ruling, but they maintained the
lead by comfortable margin, and
with the free throws made by Wright
the final score was Wausau IS, Grand
Rapids IA.
The complete score MAS: