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The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Gopernment Will Buu Wool

The government has indicated it's purpose of taking oyer all wool produced in the United States and fixing the price at that prevailing Tn July, 1917. secured basis, at seaboard points. such as Boston, New York and Philadelphia. Boston being the largest wool market in the United States no doubt that city will be used as a basis. The commission merchants will be allowed a con- mission for handling same and the producer who consigns will be guaranteed the full govern ment price.
 WoolgroWers believe the wool produced in this section will bring around 52 cents per pound where same is consigned direct to seaboard points, and if this proves to be true it will be a fair price for the producer and our sheepmen will be able to make some money out of their f1ocks this year.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
News From Sergt. Schuster

The editor of the News was permitted a few days ago tc read a very interesting letter written by Sergeant R. P. Schus ter to his father, Adolf Schuster in Holbrook. In his letter Ser geant Schuster gives many in- teresting details of army life at Camp Funston, Kan, where he has been stationed since he en- listed.
 Since pleasant weather began in that country the monotony of daily drills has been varied by frequent hikes across country and target practice by the bat teries. A battery consists of four guns and in practice each battery shoots several hundred rounds of ammunition.
 Sergeant Schuster is in Bat tery C, 340th Field Artillery. He is in fine health. as is shown by two photographs received Tues day morning by his father.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Neu Store Manager Arriues

J. H. Bogart of Albuquerque arrived in Holbrook Wednesday morning to assume the manage ment of the Holbrook Mercantile Go. Mr. Bogart is an exper. fenced merchant and he has al. ready planned a number o changes which he thinks will greatly increase the firms busi- ness.
 A cut-price sale has been started by this company in order to dispose of several lines of goods which have not moved very rapidly. A reduction of 15 and 20 per cent has been made In the price and some great bar gains are offered. Farm i'm pIements, shoes, clothing and many other lines are included in the sale.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
GeoIogists AbbroUe Field

Six months ago the quest for oil land was an avocation with most of the good people of Hol- brook. Today it is the chief topic of conversation and in numerous instances has replaced the usual vocation of many of our citizens. In a prospective sense it is a leader of all local sources of wealth.
 Great impetus has been given the possibilities of petroleum production in this district by the tacit approval of four welI-known geologists and the unqualified endorsement of two.
 The quest for oil here has been carried on with no blare of trum- pet and little if any advertising; but, nevertheless, many people on the outside have heard of possibilities of oil in this country and have written to a number of local people asking for informa- tion. This, of course, will re- suit in numbers of people com ing here to verify the stories circulated and will help the financing of worthy propositions.
 Much attention is directed to- ward the acton of the Midwest Refining Company, which has had a geologist in the field for the past three weeks. In the event that this subsidiary of the Standard Oil Company decides to enter the field nothing will stop the thrush of people that will en- sue. as it is generally conceded that this company's arrival pres ages the expenditure of at least $500, GOO in an effort to locate petroleum. A company of the wealth and equipment of the Midwest rarely enters a field with less than twenty-five rigs and drilling would be carried on a dozen different sections at the same time.
 Such companies as the Mid west are ultra conservative and in case of doubt usually refrain from going into undeYeloped fields, preferring that wildcat companies do the pioneer work and later buying at advanced figures the land demonstrated to hold oil in commercial quantities.
 Many companies are in the process of formation and some of them are in the hands of men who have good backing finan- cially. It is certain that early this summer the drill will be pounding toward the sands of our underlying structures.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Trials of Oil Land Locators

That all is not milk and honey in the work of locating oil land: in this section can easily be veri. fled by a talk with Messrs. O'Connor and Fleming. who went out Monday last to com plete some location work south of Holbrook. They departed in an auto. worked all day perform ing their task. and started home
 in the evening. They shortly after punetured a tire, and a few minutes later scored another puncture. This might not have been so bad had they not broken the steering gear. This latter accident put them up against it in bad shape and marked the be- ginning of a ten-mile walk to town, which they reached about l1:30 at night. However, they appeared fairly cheerful the next morning after breakfast.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Hotel HoIbrook Ren1odeIed

Since purchasing the HoteI Holbrook nearly a year ago, Mrs. Purcell has greatly improved this popular hostelry. The in- terior has been remodeled and refurnished and the exterior of the building has been greatly improved in appearance by the addition of an attractive veranda which surrounds three sides of the house. The improvements to the exterior are not yet con- pleted, but they will soon be fin ished. On the north side of the building a number of screened-in sleeping rooms are being ar ranged which will add greatly to the capacity of the house. The entire outside of the house will be finished with cement plaster ing.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
WinsIow People Visit HoIbrook

A large crowd of Winslow peo.
 pie came to Holbrook last Friday
 to assist in celebrating Liberty
 Day. There were more than 200
 in the crowd, most of them com
 ing in on the afternoon train.
 The Winslow High School band
 and the Cadet corps of the school
 and the Fife and Drum corps added to the military aspect of
 the parade, which marched thru the principal streets of the town shortly after the arrival of the train. The parade was led by the Fife and Drum corps, then followed young ladies carrying a large flag belonging to the Winslow high school. The High School band came next and aft erwards women and men on foot and in automobiles. The process sion was more than a half mile in length and was a very impos- ing spectacle.
 After the parade many of the people assembled in the Pastime theater and listened to a patriotic program which had been ar ranged by the local Liberty Bond committee. At this meeting At torney c. H. Jordan presided and speeches were made by Judge D. J. Thomas, chairman of the County Bond committee; Father Vabre, Rev. Brewster, Prof. Moore and MT. Cummings. Musi- cal selections were rendered by the WinsloW band, the Pastime orchestra and ladies' quartette of Holbrook. In the evening there was a dance at Wetzler hall and many of the Winslow people attended.
 The visit of the Winslow peo- pie was enjoyed by the citizens of Holbrook, and no doubt the pleasure was mutual. Our peo- pie have only the friendIest feeling for Winslow people, and we take pleasure in extending to them at all times the glad hand of welcome. Moreover, our peo- pie believe it is good for the residents of Winslow to come to a good, live town occasionally some of them may decide to stay, and we shall welcome all such l who are able to maintain the | pace of progress.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Lady MinStrelS

Holbrook is promised rare treat in the entertainment line. A company of ladies is now be. ing organized under the direc. tion of Mrs. c. V. Foresman and the company will give a minstrel show in Wetzler hall Saturday night. May Il. The proceeds will go to the local branch of the Red Cross.
 Practically all the members of the company are ladies with the exception of the interlocutor, who is Anthony McCauley. The endmen are Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Panton. Mrs. Braam, Mrs. Bazell, Mrs. Divelbess, Mrs. Goodman, Mrs. Foresman.
 The program in detail will be published in next weeks issue of the News.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Oil Men Continue
 tOLOcate OilLands

Holbrook Companies We'll Along People who are unfamiliar with
 the task of securing land, form
 ing of a company, and getting
 things Tn shape for active work
 in the matter of drilling for oil or the development of a mining property, little realize the great amount of labor and time that is entailed in these advance prepar- ations. There are myriad of large and little things that have to be done before the actual de- FVelopment work can be begun. When the preparatory arrange ments have all been made, it is an easy matter to perform the work, after the company is financed.
 We are fully within the bounds of truth when we state that the Holbrook field is much farther advanced than almost any other in the country, considering the time of commencement of prep arations for it's organization and development. From this time on something of a more or less def- nite character may be expected from several of the companies that have put in the time getting things in shape to prove up the oil deposits in the Holbrook dis trict.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Red Cross Knitting Notes

The Red Cross Society cordially invites all ladies who are knit ting to come to the home of Mrs. Meta Garrison, Superintendent of Knitting. on Tuesday after noon of each week. Supplies ot yarn can be obtained at that time. which will make it very convenient for the knitters. h. structors will be present to sci up socks and sweaters for those desiring to knit, to teach any one who wishes to learn how tc knit, and to give any assistance that may be needed as to the shaping or measurements of gar ments on which the ladies may now be working.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Meikleiohn's ArriuaI DeIaued

Hon. George J. MeiKlejohn, whose arrival in Holbrook has been delayed owing to prolonged business matters in the East, is expected to be here during the next day or so, as announced in the last issue of the HoIbrook News. Upon his arrival, MT. Meiklejohn will take up some i'm portant matters in connection with the oil development of the Holbrook district which will in great measure stimlate those who are seeking the proof that petroleum exists in paying quan- titles beneath the surface in this part of the county.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
OIdfeId in Town

Barney Oldield, the famous speed king. passed through Hol- brook Tuesday on his way to Uniontown, Pa, where the sea- sons racing begins. He shipped his famous Golden Submarine racer and was travelIng in a Packard Twin 6. Barney slowed up long enough to visit Jackson's Garage for supplies. He was ac- companied by Mrs. Oldfeld and two mechanicians.
 Last week another speedster was here-the famous Mercer race driver, Eddie Hearne. He slowed up at Jackson's for some speed juice and said he was out toughening up for the seasons S work.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Navajo County
 "Over the Top"

Judge D. J. Thomas, chair man of the Navajo County Liberty Bond committee, in- formed the editor of the News this morning that the returns from the sale of Liberty bonds had not all been received at this time. but that they would be in hand and ready for pubIiea- tion in the News next week. JudgeThomas estimates that Navajo county has gone over the top about $30,OOO.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Good Baseball Game

Last Sunday afternoon a good game of baseball was played in Holbrook by two local teams the Regulars and the Outlaws. The game was won by the Regu- lars by a score of g to 2.
 The lineup of the two clubs was as follows:
 ReguIars-W. Caldwell. D.; s. Montana, c. f.; Del McLaws, ss. <; Gardner, C.; Osborne, r. f.; Reeder, l. f.; Patterson. 1b J. Montana. 3b.; Cole, 2b.
 Outlaws--S. Lee, c.; Knorr. p. Richards, h.; J. M. Lee, 2b. Solomon. 3b.; w. McLaws. ss. Rossfort, l. f.. Neal. c. f.; Cham bers, 3b.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Rankin Plans Deuelobment

Col. T. J. Rankin. the Chloride mining man, who departed for that place last week after attend ing to business matters Tn Hol- brook in connection with his oil holdings in this district, will stop over here during Sunday on hIs way direct to New York City, where he goes to consult a client in reference to active drilling operations in the HoIbrook field. MT. Rankin will shortly return to this city and something defi- nite determined upon as to what the development will be and where the work of drilling will be commenced.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03

The Holbrook oil situation is about the same as stated last week. and investigations are con- tinuing at the same rapid pace as heretofore reported in these columns. Biologists are busy Tn the several directions from Hol- brook. the same decisions com- ing practically from all of them that there are geological req sons in evidence why petroleum should be uncorked at a reason able depth. Some are inclined to the belief that oil sands will be discovered at rather shallow level which may open up the fluid in commercial quantities. However this may be, it is more than an even guess that the oil is here. and all that is necessary is to start drilling operations. From what can be learned this work will be started at an early date.
 Word comes that drilling will be started in San Juan county, N. M., which adjoins Arizona on the northeast, not a great dis tance from Holbrook. An 84- foot rig will be installed at once. North from here. in southeastern Utah, they have oil opened up already. while southeast of Hol- brook, in New Mexico, at Re- serve, they are starting a drill ing campaign for oil. It will be seen that this community appears to be in the heart of what prom ises to be a large oil field, and while of course all the country may not contain oil. yet many especially favored sections in a very large area are likely to prove to be oil bearing. Drilling will prove it; and the News is told that more than one rig will be at work before many weeks have passed in the endeavor to tap the oil.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Arizona Wartime Photos

c. R. Green, secretary of the Council of Defense, wants photo graphs for the war department, called for to properly record the states war activities. They are: Departure ot local troops; Activi- ties of local war relief societies; Destruction of property attribut- able to enemy activities; Sale campaigns for government bonds and war stamps; Drilling of home defense organizations; Draf scenes; Enlisting scenes; En- training of troops; Photographs of local boards, committees and commissions.
 In brief, any photograph, ac- companied by short descriptive caption, which will show any phase of the war activities in the state. Unmounted prints not smaller than 4x5 nor larger than 8x10 inches are preferred. Lead ing illustrators, photographers and news agencies all over the United States are contributing to this photographic history with out monetary return, and the State Council of Defense, Phoe- nix, requests everyone who is in possession of pictures of this description to make patriotic re- sponse.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Arripes Fron1 Los AneeIes

Mrs. Maree Eastburn, of Los Angeles, who has followed the real estate business in that city. arrived in HoIbrook this week and will make her home here. The lady has been attracted to town by the reported oil possi- bilities that have gained circula- tiOn about the country.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Harner Here From Phoenix

Frank J. Harner, from Phoe- nix, is spending some time in Holbrook, looking after the oil conditions here. MT. Harner has had considerable experience in the oil line, and from investiga- tions made he feels that the pos abilities of this district are as great as in any unproven field in the country. He will doubtless become heavily interested in the oil lands hereabouts.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Concludes Lnpestieation

Dorsey Hager. the geologist of Tulsa, Okla, who has been making a most extensive exami- nation of the Holbrook oil field for the past ten days on behalf of w. R. Scorse and other local people, returned to his home in that state Wednesday. The re- suit of his investigations will be made public later.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Carter Oil Man Visits Holbrook

Homer D. Lee, of Tulsa, Okla. one of the scouts for the Carter Oil Company, which IS a sub- sidiary of the Standard Oil Com pany, arrived on No. 2 Wednes- day and went out on No. 10 the same day. During his short stay in town he was closeted with some of our local oil men. The supposition is that he will report the situation to his company and that one of their geologists will soon be in the field making ex- aminations. All these occur rences show that the interest in oil possibilities of Holbrook is extending outside of the state.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS

Judge Geo. H. Crosby of St.
 Johns was in HolbrOok Tuesday.
 James Donohoe and family of
 Adamana were visitors to HOl-
 brook Monday.
 Charles Calm and family of
 Winslow spent last Sunday in
 Holbrook visiting friends.
 Frank Ellsworth, prominent
 citizen of ShowIow, was a pleas ant business caller at the News office Tuesday.
 Superintendent Davis, of the
 Whiteriver Indian agency, trans acted business in Holbrook last Tuesday.
 R. l.. Norris, a prominent at- torney of Prescott. was in Hol- brook Tuesday, en route to his home from a professional visit to St. Johns.
 G. c. Hall, official court re- porter, is building a comfortable tenthouse on property near the high school building which he re- gently purchased from W. H. Clark.
 Last Saturday l.. c. Henning. w. B. Woods and s. B. Booth. all of the Nayajo-Apache Tele- phone System, and Attorney C. H. Jordan made an automobile trip to WhIteriver, returning Sunday evening.
 Fred Purcell, the we'll known woolgrower of Heber. was in town last Sunday from Phoenix. where he spent the winter, Mir. Purcell'S sheep are now en route to this county from the Salt River valley.
 w. B. Cross and son Charley left Holbrook last Sunday for Mesa, where the latter will be operated upon for tumor.
 Governor Hunt has proclaimed Sunday, May 12, as Mothers Day. and he asks the people of Arizona to dedicate that day to the mothers.
 Because of the ladies minstrel show at Wetzler hall Saturday night, May Il, the Pastime will not give show on that night. The Bluebird picture advertised for May Il will be shown on Friday night, May 10.
 I. c. Cole, cashier of the Hol- brook State bank. has purchased the residence property which was built for him by c. P. Cooley. MT. and Mrs. Cole have occupied the house since it was completed. It is modern bungalow and is one of the most desirable homes in town.
 James Scott. wealthy wool grower of Pinedale, arrived in Holbrook Sunday night from Phoenix, and after spending a few days here went to his ranch home. MT. Scott's sheep, which were wintered in the Salt River valley, are being driven to his ranch in this county.
 Pete Adams, a young man in the employ of Mayor George W. Hennessey, was kicked in the face by a horse last Monday. He was brought from the ranch by Mayor Hennessey, who was there in his car at the time, and was given surgical attention. He is now being taken care of by Mir. HennesseY's father.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Perkins arrived in Holbrook last Monday from San Diego and are guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. ". w. Newman. MT. Perkins re- gently finished a three months course of training in the United States army officers school at Camp Kearney and expects to receive commission shortly.
 c. H. Brown arrived in Hol- brook last evening from his home in Los Angeles and will remain here several days looking after his various business interests. MT. Brown is one of the diree- tors of the Merchants and Stock growers bank and has other large financial interests in the county.
 For anything in the Hard ware line see WetZler's. If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
SELL GROCERIES

One of worlds largest whole sale grocers Capital over $1,- O00.000) wants ambitious men in every locality to sell direct to consumer a nationally known brand of groceries, teas, coffees, spices. paints, oils, stock foods, etc. Big line, easy sales. Values beat any competition. Earn big money. No experience or capi- tai required. Complete sample outfit and free selling instruc- tions start you. Long estab- lished, reliable house; ask your banker. Write today. John Sex ton 6 Co.,. Illinois and Kings bury streets, Chicago, III.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Warden to Visit Prescott

Jack Marden, of the HoIbrook Oil Company, will leave in the for Prescott on business for the company. He expects to return within two or three days.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
Arizona Company Interested


 Geologist Charles Edwin Major left Wednesday morning for Pres colt and Jerome. He will be de- tained for several days at the latter place in connection with professional business in the ex- animation of several mining properties for some large inter- ests. He went there in response to one of the large mining com panies of Jerome, which will go into the matter with MT. Major of taking up the question of an extensive acreage of land in the Holbrook oil field. which will be thoroughly exploited should the interest be taken over. This same company is at present put ting down an oil well in the Chino field and is one that is amply able to finance and manage any proposition that it may desire to enter into, no matter what it's extent may be. Their en- trance into the Holbrook field will no doubt prove a great fac tor and of vast importance to the district.
 MT. Major has been in Hol- brook for nearly six weeks, in the interest of the Holbrook Oil Company. and is one of the most competent, geologists that can be found in the country. He repre- sented the Spreckels interests in the Taft (0al.) oil section for three years continuously. and was also their representative in the Tampico (Mex.) oil field. He is most agreeable gentleman to meet, free from braggadocio. and is always willing to extend to the layman the unlimited scope of his geological knowledge while the latter is doing his best to ex- ploit the oil lands.
 Mir. Major expects to return to
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-03
REPORT OF WOMEN'S
 LIBERTY CAMPAIGN

The following report is com. plete up to and including May l, 1918, and the final report of the entire campaign will appear in the next issue: Whiteriver-
 Mrs. Davis, 65 bonds .... .$26, coo
 Winslew-
 Mrs. Gillard, 248 bonds. 20. 800
 Holbrook
 Mrs. Flanigan. 211 bonds. 27, $50
 Snowflake
 Mrs. Campbell. 56 bonds. 4,O5O
 Taylor
 Mrs. Shumway, 5 bonds. 300
 Pinetop-
 Mrs. Cooley. 8 bonds ...,. 15O
 Woodruff
 Mrs. Ellen Fish, 1 bond. 50
 St. Joseph
 Mrs. Richards, 29 bonds. 1.7O0
 Total subscribed .S81, 300
 One unique feature of the cam paign was the procuring of four $5. bonds and one $1, GOO bond by Mrs. Chas. Davis from two Apache Indians. These four S5.- 900 bonds were the largest indi- vidual subscriptions taken by the Women's committee, and they were all taken by AItaha (R14, who thus shows his patriotism and loyalty.
 On behalf of Miss Birdsall, our state chairman, and myself, I de- sire to thank all the ladies who have devoted themselves so earn estly and energetically to this campaign. and we can all point to the drive as an unqualified CLAIRE H. JORDAN,
 Navajo County Chairman.