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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-11-02
Report That She Would Quit
Without Foundation.
AMBASSADOR ALSO SAYS
HIS COUNTRY WILL STICK
Statements Are Brought Out BY
Publication BY Washington
Post of Heading That Russia
Would Quit War,
BY international News Service

Washington. Nov ANY state.
meat thai Russia has aaIt the war is
mos uawarranted. declared Seere-
tary OF state Lansing today Ills
statement was called out by head
line in Washington newspaper
Russia Quit WaaH IA assertion
Which Secretary Lansing branded IS
almost criminal" and moi borne out
n shc tatoment under the head La
ter thc secretary issued The following
tHemeat
Secretary lansino's Statement
There has beeAbsohteIy nothing
he dispatches Sceived from Rus
a. nor in information derived from
amy Other ouree whatever t. ustr
H. iac impression created By he
Wa hInetan Post today, principally by
tho headline. Russia QUIT Wa On
tlat Russia 5 out OF the conflict a
eaadIug OF the fun interview with
Premier Kerensky. OF which Inc Pat
published on1y an abbreviated and
preliminary account. shows thaf The
head is unwafrantea 0nr own al
Woes show that The provisional gov
ernment in Petrograd is attacking
with great energy the problems be.
roro it, The report. received from
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-11-02
Remains viii Be Brought Here
For Burial Sunday.
MRS. JACOB WILLARD
DIES IN HAGERST0WN
Mrs Mrs. Margaret Alexander
Expires At County Asylum,
and Will Be Buried Saturday
From Wien Chapel.

Announcement Wa received here to-
day ii the dea.h on Thursday in
nyndman Pa. 81 Mr.. Ou9 Heusehke.
Il former resident Of this citY. ana
who VIII Ge remembered b. many OF
the cider residents here lie lived
hero Tor a number oE years, bus re-
moved from Maransburg a long tme
ago. He married Mis- Kimmerlng
of this city
The remains Wiu b. brought -
Marrnsburg sunday afternoon Oh
Baltimore 4 ono tram No 6 and
will be taken Immediately 10 Green
|HHj cemetery for burial The fun
eral Will b. under me auspices IF
Rober White lodge of Masons
Mrs. Jacob 8. Willard.
Mr. Z. T Willard. Of sou.h Queen
street received word Of the death n
Lebanon. Pa. Thursday morning d
MS sister4nlaw. the late Mrs Jacob
b MllarH. The funeral Will take
place at 10 O'Clock Monday morning
and will be attended by members OF
the family here Mrs Willard is
survived by one son Harry and five
daughters, Mrs Al Tyson Mrs Ruth
Goss, Mrs Sue Schwartz. Mrs. char
Hes f Hoffman and Miss Elizabeth
Willard All have frequently visited
Martinsbufg and friends hcro were
erieqed r. lea Of THE e-..mabIe
ldy's death
Mrs Margaret Alexander
NJ Man rat Alexander for some
iime past an inmate Of me county
asylum. died at thar place Thursday
afternoon al q O'Clock She was aged
3 lears The remains We're takon
ia charge BIZ Undertaken Wien and
sel b. bas ed SATURDAY afternoon a
s'a'aek from The Wil-u eaape
Miss Lucy Wager.
Afz Laey Wager died ID Harper
Fo3Is Thursday Sire wa aand
niece OF Raber, Harpae taa Ga.f So.
fer5 tae town ter 1 Ear.
Wager. survives
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-11-02
MINORS SPECIALS
FOR SATURDAY

Cans Fancy Sh0e peg Corn 59a
Fancy Cream corn. per san l56
Large can Solid T5maroe zoe
Large car Faueg Green Beans lse
Can Early June Peas l5e
Cans Calf Asparagus ......55e
Lbs Good RIO Coffee .-. Dos
Lbs Good santos Coffee --.. ace
Full supply of Vegetables and
Oysters
1p1t T A. Ml&OR
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-11-02

BIS Mas4ue B8 3 Ta5rnwood aa
Thursday nigh Prizes gwen for 'oe
Two best costumes 80 ID
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-11-02
WANTED TO RENT.

SIX or seven-room house near cen
ter Of city Write " G., Drawer
$50, city 10 II Up =
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-11-02
To House May Yard Workers
In Steamers From Great Lakes

OF furnishing living quarters 30 about
500 workmen
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WEATHER

Far tonight and Saturday about the
same temperature.
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The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
Near to Death

Wednesday morning Johr
 McLaws came near being
 killed by a freight train wher
 driving a Ford automobile
 across the railroad tracks
 west of the Santa Fe station.
 There was a freight train
 switching in the yards and
 another freight was appro-
 aching from the west. MT.
 McLaws was watching the train from the west and did not see the string of cars backing towards him on the house track. His automo- bile was struck near the rear by a box car; one wheel was demolished and the other rear wheel and the body of the car were badly damaged. MT. McLaWs was not thrown from his seat at the steering wheel and was not hurt.
 It, is a wonder that more accidents of this kind do not occur. There are no means provided by the rail road company to warn peo- pie of approaching trains not even a bell. And most of the trainmen do not take the slightest precautions to protect the people. A brake man should have been at the crossing Wednesday morn ing when the freight train was switching cars; had one been there the accident to MT. McLaws' car would not have occurred.
 Another excellent reason for incorporating the town is to enforce some safety meas ures againstrailroad employ es. The limited trains run through town at too high a rate of speed; and at none of the main crossings are there any appliances for pro- tecting the public. Under ordinances can be passed, and enforced, toi regulate the speed of trains through the town, and also to compel the railroad com panY to maintain safety ap- pliances at the crossings.
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
Secretary.

Little Opposition to Incorporation
 But very little opposition to the proposed incorporation of Holbrook is being encoun- tered by those who are cir culating the petition asking the board of supervisors to effect the incorporation. The petition is being generally signed by large and small taxpayers alike, and it is probable that before Monday morning ninety per cent of the property owners interest ed will have enrolled their names in favor of the pro- position.
 The people generally be- lieve that Holbrook is des- tined to become in a very few years a town of several thousand inhabitants. Every thing points to the rapid and continued growth of the town, and this growth can be best assisted by incorpora- ting and establishing a form of local self government. At present there is no local gov ernment; the board of county supervisors is the only gov ernment the town has. To build a sewer or water sys- tenn, or to secure money for street improvement, permis- sion must be secured from the county board. A local self government, with repre- sentation, is what the town should have, and must have, if it is to progress as ii should.
 Thef few who express them selves as opposed to incor- poration argue that taxes will be higher. It is true that it will cost something tc run an incorporated town.
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
Death of Father Marx

Father Marx of St. Joseph's church of Winslow died at his home Thursday afternoon, after a long and brave struggle with cancer. During the past year he has undergone three operations to stay the progress of the disease, but his system weak ened with the long years of service in the mission work in Africa and Mexico, prior to coming to Winslow, left him unequal to the battle.
 Early in the week Father Marx realized that his end was near and at his request his host of friends both in the church and out, called to bid him good bye.
 The funeral will be held Friday, and at Father Marks request the body will be laid to rest in the church lot, at a location that will be direct ly under the alter when the new addition he planned for the church is completed. Father Marx celebrated his silver jubilee about three moths ago, at which time priests from Albuquerque, Gallup and Flagstaff were present to participate in the exercises.
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
Minutes of Citizens Meeting


 Holbrook, Arizona, Feb. 25, 1917.
 Expressions having been ex- changed among several business men and citizens, tax payers, prior to this date, regarding bond issues. county and city and other material things effecting the tax payers of this community as a whole. 1t was suggested that as many representative business men and tax payers as could be notified upon a short time. be called together at some designa- ted place'to cooperate and work to the end of having unanimous support in it's proceedings.
 The court room at the Navajo County court house being the place decided upon, meeting was called to order at eight o'clock. D. m., on the above date by w. R. Scorse who outlined the purposes of the meeting and organization after which a mo- tion was made, seconded and carried that MT. John R. Hulet be elected as temporary chair. man of this meeting, The chair man then called for a temporary secretary. On a motion, seconded
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02

and carried, William R. Scorse was elected as temporary secre' tary of this meeting. The chair man then called for comments, suggestions and questions as tC the proposed County Bond Flee ton and the apportionments. After all who desired to express themselves regarding this ques- tion had spoken. a motion was made, seconded and carried that the chairman. MT. John R. Hulet be one of the committee of five and appoint four others to meet with him before the Board of Supervisors who are to be in ses- sion March 5th. 1917. at the Nay ajo County court house and that this committee have blanket au- thority to act on the sentiment and feeling of this meeting and present data and figures if it should be necessary to accom- plish it's purpose: First-A re- apportionate of bond money. Second-A postponement of cleo tion. Third - More bonds if necessary. This all affecting our particular localitys AS to what other localities want we have nothing to say.
 The committee above mention ed to be appointed, other than MT. Hulet. consisted of c. H. Jordan, L. E. Carron. w. H. Chamberlain and w. R. Scorse. The matter of bonds then being disposed of the chairman sug- gested a permanent organization of HoIbrook business men, com mercial or some kindred organi- zation, the same to be decided upon at a later date, After com ment, a motion was made, seconded and carried that the appoint a committee of three to draft bylaws and regu- lations for this organization and | that said committee report and l make a call for meeting at some l future date for this purpose. | This committee appointed by the chairman consisted of G. M. | T. Larson and D. J. Thomas. The matter of incor- porating the City of Holbrook was then spoken of and will be taken up at a later date.
 No other urgent business ap- bearing before this meeting, a motion was made, seconded and carried that the meeting be ad- journed subject to a call of the organization committee.
 Respectfully submitted.
 w. R. SCoRsE. Approved Secretary.
 JOHN R. HULET,
 Secretary.
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
The Pneumonia Season

The cold, damp weather of March seems to be the most fav- orable for the pneumonia germ. Now is the time to be careful. Pneumonia often results from a cold. The quicker a cold is get ten rid of the less the danger As soon as the first indication of a cold appears take Chamber lain's cough remedy. As to the value of this preparation, ask anyone who has used it. Adv
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
Bank Reorgdnizes
Last Friday the Holbrool

Last Friday the Holbrook State bank was reorganized by the election of a new board of directors. Attorney c. H. Jordan, who had been of the board of directors since the bank was organized, had resigned and his resignation was accepted.
 The new board is consti- tuted as follows: J. M. Ray holds, L. M. Reynolds, J. c. Paulsell, J. w. Richards and w. H. Chamberlain. The officers chosen by the board are J. M. Reynolds, presi- dent; J. c. Paulsell, vice president; L. M. Reynolds, cashier.
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02

Last Sunday evening the superior court room in Hol- brook was the scene of a big booster meeting of represen- tative citizens of the town. The meeting had been called primarily for the purpose of discussing the proposed county road bond issue, and before adjournment other and very important matters had been discussed, which will eventually result in great benefit to every citizen in the community.
 MT. John R. Hulet was chosen chairman of the meet ing and MT. w. R. Scorse secretary. After a general discussion of the proposed road bond issue, a committee of five was appointed to take up the matter with the county supervisors at their regular monthly meeting March 9th. The membership of the committee is given in the minutes prepared by the secretary, which are publish ed in detail below.
 Another matter discussed was the organization of a commercial club, chamber of commerce or some similar organization. It was the unanimous sentiment of all present that such an organi- zation should be formed and a committee of three was appointed by the chairman to draft bylaws and take other necessary steps to complete the organization.
 Some interesting facts had been tabulated by MT. Scorse, secretary of the meeting, which were read by him. Among others are the follow ing:
 There are in Holbrook 55 business and professional firms. Out of the town lead 4 star mail routes which sup ply about 50 postofices. There were shipped into Hol- brook last year approximate ly 645 car loads of merchan- disc, or nearly 26 million pounds. To this should be added about 6 million pounds( of merchandise brought in by freight other than in car load lots, making a total of about 32 million pounds of merchandise distributed in the territory tributary to Hol brook. Local bank clearings run over $2,000 a day.
 All of the above facts goI to show that Holbrook is one of the important towns on the Santa Fe, and they show further that the citizens are alive to their interests when they organize to hold this business and to increase it in every way possible.
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
G. M. BRAXTON, Proprietor.
96 to 125 '' June 5th 1857, AID. BONDS, Yes. 0
 BONDS. No. TT

(1O vote TOT the mourning of
 said indebtedness and for the
 issuance of said bonds make a
 cross (X) in the square opposite
 the words Bonds. Yes, "; To
 vote against mourning said in-
 debtedness and the issuance of
 said bonds make a cross (X) in
 the square opposite the words
 Bonds, No.")
 The notice of the said Special
 Election shall be a copy of this Resolution entitled and headed as follows:
 Order and notice for Special County Road Bond Election to be held in the County of Navajo. Arizona, on Tuesday, the 20th day of March, A. D. 1917."
 That said Special Election shall be called and notice given by posting at least five copies of this Resolution in five most public places in the County of Navajo, and by posting a copy of the same at each polling place in the said County of Navajo for at least twelve days next prior to the date of said Special Election. and by publishing a copy thereof in the Holbrook News. the official newspaper of Navajo County, in five consecutive weekly issues of said newspaper, immediately pre- ceeding the date of sand Special Election; that said Special Elec- ton shall be held in conformity with the general election laws of the State of Arizona, and in &C., cordance with Chapter II. Title LII, of the Revised Statutes of Arizona of 1913, and returns made to the Board of Supervisors of said County of Navajo within twelve days after the date of said Special Election, and the said Board of Supervisors shall hold a special meeting on the first Monday following said twelfth day for the purpose of canvassing the said returns and the result of the vote cast at said Special Election.
 That the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is hereby ordered and directed to cause said notices of Special County Road Bond Election to be posted and pub lished as herein required. and to cause sufficient supply of ballots to be printed and furnished to the election officers at each pre- cinct and polling place in the said County of Navajo, with said official ballots and the election required by law.
 Be it further resolved and ordered that said bonds when issued. together with the interest accruing thereon shall be paid by an annual property tax levy to be made each and every year after the issuance of said bonds. upon the assessed valuation of property.in sad County of Maya io subject to taxation, to form a fund sufficient to pay of all interest accruing on said bonds semi-annually when due. and to redeem said bonds as fast as they shall become due and payable, until all of said bonds have been redeemed; all of said bonds must be redeemed both principal and interest, within forty years from the date of issue of said bonds; and provided further that said bonds shall not be sold for less than par plus ae- crued interest.
 Dated at the office of the Board of Supervisors of Navajo County. State of Arizona. at Holbrook. Arizona, this fifth day of Febru- ary, A. D. 1917.
 R. c. Creswell. Chairman.
 Dee M. Moss,
 Clerk Board of Supervisor. (Seal of Navajo County)
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02
place. School House.
 Pinedale Precinct.

OSS' ONOA0Obs OiC1 hOi 11IOIC ~ 2 Peterson and E. Thomas, Jr. : Marshal, John Lewis. PoIlinI place, School House. Showlow Precinct. Inspector. G. M. Adams
 Judges. Abner Ellsworth and J
 c. Owens; Clerks. Chas. Savag
 and Wallace Ellsworth; Marshal
 Lon Merrell. Polling place
 School House.
 Lakeside Precinct.
 Inspector, Hans Hansen Judges, A. P. Larson and J. H Hansen: Clerks, Ed Reidheac and Mahonri Fish; Marshal, NellG Hansen. Polling place, Schoo House.
 Linden Precinct.
 Inspector. Lewis Hunt; Judges, R. D. Rodgers and H. L. Roundy, Clerks. Chase Rogers and A. L. Willis; Marshal. J. R, Chafin, Polling place, School House.
 Pinetop Precinct.
 Inspector, Del Penrod; Judges, s. Mccoy and John Adair; Clerks, John Hall and Liona Pen rod; Marshal, Francis A. Moe. Polling place, School House.
 Whiteriver Precinct.
 Inspector, Wm. A. Lee. Judges, Vim. J. Frazier and Geo. Gray ard; Clerks, E. R. McCrary and Phillip Grayard; Marshal, Hoke Smith. Polling place, Jones Store.
 Heber Precinct.
 Inspector, J. I. Porter; Judges, Bill A. Smith and Ava Porter; Clerks, Tbos. Shelley and Fred Baca: Marshal, D. B. Holcum. Polling place, Shelley Store.
 Keams Canyon Precinct.
 Inspector, Lorenzo HubbelI; Judges, T. E. Thacker and John H. Wilson; Clerks, H. L. Russell and G. N. Weidemeyer; Marshal, Leo Crane. Polling place, Hub bell Store.
 Indian Wells Precinct.
 Inspector. B. J. Marty; Judges. w. D. Bailey and Richard M. Murphy; Clerks. Mrs. E. J. Marty and Mrs. O. w. Marty. Marshal. Amado Montana. Poll ing place, Marty Store.
 It is furt thered ordered and di- rected that the polls shall be open at each of the said polling places at said Special Election to be held on Tuesday, the 2Oth day of March, A. D. 1917, from six o'clock a. m. to six o'clock D. m. on said day, and the said Special Election shall be in all respects held and conducted, and returns made. and 'canvassed in conform ity with the general election laws of the State of Arizona, and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter II, Title LII. of the Revised Statutes of Arizona of 1913, relative to elections on the question of mourning municipal indebtedness and issuing bonds therefor.
 The said question to be sub- mitted to the property tax payers who are also qalified electors of said county of Navajo. shall ap- pear upon the official ballot and shall be substantially in the fol- lowing form:
 Mo-. To be torn off by Inspector Perforation ..............................
 Official Ballot
 Special Election, Tuesday, March 2Oth A. D. 1917. ...............V Voting place. .............. Navajo County, Ari- zona.
 Shall the County of Navajo, Arizona, be authorized to borrow money and issue its bonds in the aggregate principal sum of $125, 900 for the purpose of construct ing and re-constructiong the public roads within the said County of Navajo, said bonds to consist of 125 bonds numbered from 1 to 125, inclusive, of the denomination of One Thousand Dollars ($1,OO0.OO) each dated June 9th. 1917, bearing interest at the rate of five per cent per annum. payable semi-annually, and maturing as follows:
The Holbrook news., 1917-03-02

UuC IIl0 COSC HSSQ IIOC O' great. It will not be pos sible for any board of trus
 tees to saddle a bond issue or any other indebtedness. upon the people without tht
 consent of the taxpayers Should it be deemed advis able by the trustees to take
 over the electric light plant,
 construct a water and sewer
 system, and engage in other
 municipal enterprises, il
 would be necessary to call ar felection and submit the
 proposition to the taxpayers.
 And, too, the taxpayers
 will select the trustees to
 govern the town, after the
 incorporation is effected. The
 board of county supervisors,
 when petitioned by a two
 thirds majority of the resi- dent taxpayers, are required
 by statute to effect the in- corporation. They appoint five trustees to serve until an election can be called for the purpose of electing a new board. This election will occur early in May, and the people can either elect the board appointed by the supervisors, or people of their own choice.
 The News is satisfied that the county supervisors will select the board of trustees from among the best citizens in the town. They are men of excellent judgment and their choice of town council men will be good. In the event a majority of the vot- CTS do not like the board selected by the supervisors, they can change it at an cleo ton in less than two months. The people interested can not lose; the first trustees will be in office but a short time, unless reappointed by| the the votes of the people; they could do nothing detri- mental to the town should they so desire they wont; ahd the voters will select a board of their own at the election in May.
 This method of incorpora- ting is the least expensive and it is the quickest. And this is a case where haste is advisable. Before the year is ended many things will come up for settlemet. A new railroad will seek ter minal facilities in Holbrook, and a gas company will apply for a franchise to here. With no in- corporation how will these matters, and other matters of importance, be handled?
 Under the laws ofArizona there is but one form of gov ernmet provided for incor- porated towns the size of Holbrook. That is the trus- tee form. The city of Phoe- nix is operating under a com. mission form of government, provided by a special chart CT. This commission form of government is not a suc- cess in Phoenix. Neither was it a success in Des Moines, Iowa, and in Den yer, Colorado, in both of which towns the people vot-I ed to return to the old coun- cilmanic form. How ever, should the people of Holbrook so decide they can adopt a special charter and try a different from of gov ernment. Until after the in corporation is effected under the present law nothing can be done in this respect.
 The News would like to- see the people of Holbrook unanimous upon the ques- tion of incorporation, Nine tenths of them are now in fovor of it-which is evi- dence that they believe it will be of great and perman- nent benefit to the town LII