The Holbrook news., 1917-09-14

OuPCI CIlllLCnOCIlIO O1 SCnOOlO, ISCOlH- ed few days ago a communica- tion from the secretary of the National Educational Association in Ann Arbor, Mich, stating that Clyde Wilhelm of Snowflake had been awarded a cash prize for an essay on Thrift, written last spring. Young Wilhelm was a student in the 9th grade of the Snowflake schools when he en- tered the contest for the prize for the best essay on that sub- ject. He graduated from the 8th grade later and is now a student in the high school.
 F. E. Taylor and Frank Briss- man. the two men arrested Sept. 1 with an automobile load of whiskey in their possession. were released from custody Wednesday, upon order of Jus tice A. M. Boyer. Taylor put up a cash bond of $500 for his appearance in superior court when wanted, and Brissman es- tablished the fact that he had no interest in the booze. Besides he is in poor health and further confinement would kill him.
 Walter McLaws has rented the H. H. Scorse building, formerly occupied by a chinese restaurant, and has started an automobile accessories business. His garage building was not large enough to accomodate his rapidly grow ing business, hence he was fore ed to secure additional room. MT. McLaws received a car load of Fords Monday, which he has already supplied to waiting cus- toners.
 Attorney c. H. Jordan will open a law office in Winslow October l. After that time he will spend two days each week in Winslow instead of one day as at present. His main office will remain in Holbrook. This change has been made necessary by the large and increasing legal business of MT. Jordan in Win slow.
 Babbitt Bros. unloaded a car load of Maxwell one-ton trucks in Holbrook Wednesday. Four of the five trucks in the ship ment have been sold. and ano- ther car load will be here in a few days. L. E. Carron, mana ger of the Babbitt Bros., in- forms the News that he will have car load of Buick automo- piles here in a short time.
 E. c. Panton, the engineer employed by the county high way commission to superintend the construction of the roads in | NavaJo county, arrived in Hol- brook Wednesday morning. He will join the commission in trip of inspection over the roads, and everything will be in readi- ness in short time for letting of contracts for road building. .
 Max GoIdberg.of San Francisco has been in Holbrook this week renewing acquaintance with old friends and business associates. Twenty-Five years ago MT. Gold berg was engaged in the stock business in this county.
 The foundation of the new Bradley 6 Williams garage was started this week. The build ing will be constructed entirely of reinforced concrete. and will in consequence be practically fireproof.
 w. F. Purcell of St. Johns. wealthy woolgrower. was in Hol- brook several days this week su- perintending the shipment of a trainload of lambs which left Holbrook Sunday.
 J. M. Marquez, well known in Holbrook. has started a mercan- tile business in Concho. He will handle groceries and provisions, and will operate a meat market in connection.
 Dr, Gaines has come to stay and an engagement with him for your dental work will insure satisfaction. A 3-tf.
 Postmaster c. Scheele of St. Johns died at his home in that