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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
WILL.IMANTIC

ceived d box of the tobacco fDec. sS}.
 He says that the men were very thankfal for the gift and he advised
 sending the, rest of the tobacco to
 Lieutenants Fullerton or Jenkins, as he expects to be transferred soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
Mus. Complete ouestionnaire..

All registrants who returned their questionnaires Incomplete to the local board will be required to call at the rooms at the town building January 2e when the questionnaires will be completed.
 Nearly all of the local registrants have been classified. and as soon as the work is compiled, all those in class one will be called for physical exasuiuation
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
Liberty Chorus to Sing.

The Willins,ntic Liberty Chorus will sing at the opening of the food exhibit to be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, Thursday. This is the first public singing of the chorus. The exhibit is public.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
OBITUARY.
William C. perby

"TIIdIH Os BeTpys
 The death of William Carleton Der by occurred at his home at s6 Spring street, Tuesday from Bright's disease, following an illness of five months.
 He was born in Leoninster, Mass, August l, 1872, but had resided in this city for some time and was employed in the Johnson house. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Cora r. King, Mrs. Carrie C. Smith and Mrs. Maude B. Merriman, aa of Leominster, and Mrs, Ethel c. Dennett of Dorchester, Mass, and a brother, Walter A. Der by of Leominster.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
MOOSUP
Treasurer of Red Cross Membership Campaign Submits Report-Loeai Erevities.

Following is a report of the treas urer. on Red Cross membership cam paign held by the Plainfield chapter, Jan. to Is, 1918:
 Received from dues for annual mem bership: Moosup $92S, Plainfield S599, Wauregan $421, Central Village S37S, Sterling s149; total $2,473.
 Received from due, subscribing men1- bers: Moosup $34, Plainfield $14, Wau- regan $20, Central Village s2O; total SSS
 Received from gifts: Moosup sss, Plainfield $1.50 Wauregan $2, Central Village $11; total S52.50.
 Total cash received:, Moosup s1,000, Plainf1eld $614.50, Wauregan s443, Gen. tral Village $4O7, Sterling $149; total $2.613.50.
 Total new membership: Moosup s45 Plainfield 6O6, Wauregan 431. Central Village 3S6, Sterling 149 total 2.5l7. Total cash received, $2,613.50. ~s->. To be retained by chapter, $1,S11. <. To be sent to division headquarters, S1,s02.5O.
 Respectfully submitted. SIDNEY s. PAINE,
 Treasurer Brevities.
 E. M. Kennedy was~a Norwich caller Tuesday.
 Alfred Bellavance has purchased a new automobile.
 A new truck which resembles a small trolley car, minus the pole, is being used to take the high school students from Sterling home.
 Unclaimed letters at Moosup posf- office are addressed to Archie Hiu. Andro Strink, LouIse Migncault and Harold Burke.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
LEONARD BRIDGE

Henry L. Watrous was Colchester visitor Tuesday
 Dr. Joseph M. Klein of Colchester was calling on friends here Monday.
 Judge Albert G. Kneeland of Leba- non was a local caller Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
ONE-AcT PLAY
Given at Normal School Tuesday
 Evening.

The Players club at the normal school presented 8 one-act drama at the school gym Tuesday evening. The play was one of a serious trend, the time during the Civil war. The cast, from the student body. follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
rohaee, Reaehes Company l

Tn letter addressed to Captain Frank P. Fenton, James Lee, to whom the tobacco was sent that was bought hy the Willimantic Home Guard for Company L, reports that he has re-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23

bungalow in South Griswold.
 Frederick Burdick was a guest Sat- urday of relatives in Jewett City,. Hunting Camp Burned.
 The hunting camp at the foot of Browns Mountain, owned and occu- pied by Theodore Brand was burned to the ground early Friday evening during the short absence og MT Brand. The glow of the fire was mo- ticed by him and he rushed toward the burning building but was stopped by the explosion of the many cart ridges in the camp. Everything. was a total loss. The loss is estimated at about $50. It is unlikely that MT. Brand will rebuild. The fire was with out doubt caused by an overheated stove.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
Three Inch Snowfall.

About three inches of snow fell on Tuesday during the >storn which last ed from early in the morning until six o'clock in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
EARLE E. GILBERT.

 FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALaIER. Phone 126-5... Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
Funeral of Baltic Infant.


 John, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Foster of Baltic died at St. Josepl1's hospital, late Monday even- ing from infanti1e trouble. Funeral services were held in this city Tues day at 2 o'clock and burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 pr. Edwin B. Danieison.
 The funeral of pr. Edwin l.. Daniel son was held at his home in Leban- on, Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. Hollis A.>-CampbeIl officiating. The body was placed in the receiv- ing vault at the Wlllimantic cemetery and burial is to be in WestfieId cen1e- tery, DaniefSon. Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard had charge of the ar- engagements.
 Jerome B. Baldwin. The funeral of Jerome B. Baldwin was held at his home, 115 Prospect street, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Yer non w. Cooke of the local Congrega- tional church and Robert s. Moore of the Methodist church officiating. The funeral was largely attended and many beautiful floral pieces wese received from friends The bearers were members of the E. E. Smith camp Sons of Veterans. Robert H. Fenton, Judge Frank H. Foss, Jay NJ. Shepard and Frank NJ. Smith. On account of the storm, the comnittal service was read at the house by Rev. MT. Cooke Burial was in the Willimantic ceme- tery in charge of J. M. Shepard, fu- neral director. 4
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
Home From California.
WiIIimantic Men Bankrupt.

Frederick Bland is home from visit in California with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
CENTRAL VILLAGE

Funeral of John Bourgeson---Kennedy- Matthews Marriaee-Twelve Mem bers of County Commissioner La frances Family Enrolled in the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-23
NORTH LYME

Accidents Result From Falls Due to Icy Road-Eugene LeffingwelI Has
 to Be Treated at Baekus Hospital.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
KIRKLAND--
 BEEMAN
 NUPTIALS

Last Sunday in the church al Toreva, on the Hopi Indian res. ervation, the marriage of Mr. J, H. Kirkland and Mrs. Bessie Beeman was soIemnized. The impressive ring ceremony was used, the officiating clergyman being Rev. Thayer, pastor o1 the church. The wedding march was beautifully rendered by Miss Ryan. The bride and groom were attended by MT. and Mrs. Womack. After the ceremony refreshments were served by Miss Moody, Miss Ryan and Miss Johnson.
 The groom has been a resident of Holbrook for several months, coming here from the Hopi res ervation where he was connect ed with the Indian service. He is now forwarding agent for the government. which position he has held since the removal of T.. M. Nolte.
 The bride is a graduate of the Chicago Training school and has taught in the Indian schools on the reservation for several years. She was the recipient of many handsome presents from both white and Hopi friends, the Hopi presents ranging in value from ten cents to pair of Maya jo blankets.
 On their trip to Holbrook after their marriage. MT. and Mrs. Kirkland were guests for lunch con at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Thayer at Keam's Canyon.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
IMPORTANT COUNTY BUSINESS
 TRANSACTED

Considerable business of i'm. portance was transacted by the board of supervisors at the three. day session this week. Part o1 the work was occassioned by the equalization of taxes.
 The board formed a new school district at Oraibi, in the northern part of the county. The appointment by Governor Hunt of Wm. Nagel, of WlnsIow. as a member of the state council of defense was confirmed by the board. G. c. Hall, court re- porter was appointed county law librarian at salary of $1 per year.
 In conjunction with the county highway commission they ap- pointed J. A. Morrow county engineer and engineer of the highway commission. His sal ary will be $500 per year as county engineer and $500 per year as highway engineer. The resignation of B. P. Panton who has held these positions for some time was accepted to take effect July 18th. MT. Panton will re- enter the reclamation service which he left to come to Navajo county. He will be stationed in Idaho.
 Chas. L. Davis, superinten- dent of the Whiteriver Indian agency, met with the supervis- ors Tuesday evening and dis cussed road improvement thru the reservation.
 Attorneys c. H. Jordan of Holbrook and Els. Clark of Prescott were retained by the county to assist the county at torney in the defense of a suit filed by MeSmer 6 Rice, con- tractors on the Winslow bridge, for the collection of $17. .188, ,65. which the contractors claim is due them for extra work. At torney Geo. w. Stoneman of Phoenix represents the contrac- tors.
 The contract price on the Winslow bridge was $23. 800. The claim for extras is consider ed by the board as exhorbitant and not warranted and it will be contested energetically. The suit will be tried in the federal court at Prescott either in August or September and the evidence brought out in the trial may clear up some matters about the contract that have long been In doubt.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Leave for Navy
 Officers Training Station

A large number of friends were at the station to bid them goodbye Wednesday morning when w. w. Caldwell and I. c. Cole left Holbrook for San Diego where they will enter the U. s. Navy training station for officers. These gentlemen enlisted in the navy a month ago and since that time they have been arranging their business affairs here so that they could be absent from home indefinitely.
 Monday evening Messrs Cad we'll and Cole were given a ban quet at the Navajo restaurant by some of their friends, and Tues day night they were honored by a dance in the high school audi torium given for them by MT. and Mrs. L. M. Reynolds.
 During the absence of their husbands with the colors, the patriotic wives of MT. Caldwell and MT. Cole will keep the home fires burning by doing their bit in their own support. Mrs. Cad well will retain her position as operator in the local telephone exchange, and Mrs. Cole will re- main with relatives in Illinois.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Must End War Soon

In a Respondent article on the food situation in Germany, the Socialist newspaper VorWaerts of Berlin frankly points out that the general shortage is under mining the morale of the people. Among them. it declares the question of Ian early end to the tragic world war has again be- come of urgent importance"
 While the food shortage in Germany is rapidly breaking the morale of the people of that country, there are other things that portend the early ending of the war. Chief among these is the presence of one million American soldiers in the allied armies. and this fact, known to the Prussian soldiers as we'll as to their commanders, will cer- tainly break down the morale of the Prussians.
 Peace proposals from the Kaiser may be expected at an early date.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Ex-Governor Campbell
 Visits HOIbrOOk

Monday Ex-Governor Thomas B. Campbell. accompanied by his wife and son, arrived in Holbrook and that night were guests at the Commercial hotel. Tuesday they left for a short pleasure trip to the White moun- tains.
 Governor Campbell will again seek election to the office of go- vernon of Arizona. on the repub- lioan ticket. He will probably have no opposition in the pri- maries, and he believes that his election will be accomplished by so large a majority tn a t the democrat he defeats will have no grounds upon which to base a contest.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Local and Personal Mention

HadIey Funk left Holbrook last Sunday for Vancouver Bar racks, Wash, where he will en- ter the US. army service.
 Governor CD. Meiklejohn has been spending a fews day out in the oil field looking over hold ings in which he is heavily in- terested.
 Mrs. s. M. Thomas, of San Diego, arrived in Holbrook a few days ago and will make her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Funk.
 Judge D. J. Thomas, cashier of the Merchants 6 StockgPow- CTS bank, went to Phoenix We'd nssday night to attend to some business matters.
 J. P. Ryan spent Sunday and Monday in Winslow on company business. He was accompanied by E. I. Hastings. the com pany's driller.
 Last night AdoIph Schuster received a message stating that his son, Sergeant R. P. Schuster had arrived safely in France with his regiment, after a trip across taking about 20 days. MT. Schuster's anxiety was greatly relieved by the message.
 Last Tuesday morning Judge Sapp united in marriage MT. Charles Hickman and Miss Fler- ence Reynolds. The groom is a bridge carpenter on the Apache railway and the bride formerly resided in Adamana. They will make their home in Holbrook.
 H. L. Tooker. of Puntenney. Ariz., returned to Holbrook ear ly this week after a short visit at his home. Mir. Tooker is an experienced mining engineer, and for several months has been Investigating the Holbrook oil fields. with the view of starting development on some of the acreage he has acquired.
 Mrs. Thomas McCauley and daughter Mary Aileen departed for their home in Chloride last Sunday after visiting a few days with her husband at Senator Mayfeld's residence. She ex- pressed herself as being much taken with Holbrook during her brief stay and says she will not at all mind making this her home.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Announcement

Elsewhere in this issue of the News appears a notice of the candidacy of Miss Pauline Woods for the office of recorder of Navajo county. Miss Woods is at present the recorder, hold ing the office by superintendent the board of supervisors. This appointment was made immed- lately after the death of Miss Dee M. Moss, which occurred about fifteen months ago. At the time of her appointment Miss Woods was acting as deputy recorder.
 During the two years she has served in the office as deputy and as recorder. Miss Woods has made an enviable record for efficiency. Also in her courteous treatment of all who have transl acted business through the re- corder's office she has made many friends. all of whom will be glad of the opportunity to show their appreciation by east ing their ballots for her.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
F. M. Dunham a Candidate

Elsewhere in the News ap- pears the announcement of the candidacy of F. M. Durham for the office of sheriff of Navajo county, subject to the will of the democratic voters at the pri- mary election September 10.
 MT. Durham has served as city marshal of Winslow for four years. being at this time the incumbent of the office. He has been a resident of Arizona for IS years, and of Navajo county for 10 years. During his terms as an officer of the city of Winslow he has made a record for enforcement of law which he believes entities him to the favorable consideration of the voters of his party at the pri- mary election.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
MacKay Organizing Oil COmpanl

w. L. MacKay, the veteran mining man, returned Friday from the oil fields of Kansas whither he had gone to interest some of his oil friends in this section. He returned full of optimism oyer the outlook for oil here and IS devoting all his time and attention toward or gauizing a company and putting down a hole on lands which he IS acquiring and which are re- garded as equal to the best on the oil structure.
 Mir. MacKay has taken mil lions of dollars out of the ground for others. During his Goldfeld career he opened up a bonanza for D. Mackenzie, making a multimillionaire of the latter. Of late years Billy" has been working for himself, with con- siderable success, but, as he states, opportunity never really knocked until'he came to Hol- brook. He IS in daily communi- cation with hosts of his old min ing friends and without question will make huge success of this, his first venture in oil.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
County Should Repair Roads

A slight amount of road re- pairing between Holbrook and the oil field and also between the present unloading point on the Apache railroad and that territory will be of vast assis- tance to the men who are en- deavoring to give the county a great. new industry, one which may easily supplant as a source of revenue for the county treas ury the present predominant in- dustries. At the best drilling oil wells during this period of scarcity of material and high prices is unusually expensive. To expect. or even permit, these pioneers of a new industry to assume the cost of road repair ing seems like imposing on them a hardship that really and in all fairness should be distributed among the tax payers, who will be equal benefeiaries with the oil men but who shoulder no portion of the losses.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
New Mail Route Started
 to KeamS Canyon

The new mail route between HoIbrook and Keams Canyon was inaugerated last Monday. Three roundtrips will be made each week and a passenger ser vice will be maintained in addi- tion to the mail service. Dewitt Bros. were the successful bid ders on the mail contract, which was secured through the enter prising efforts of local business men. L. Caldwell, of The Tog- gery Shop, is agent for this line as well as for the Holbrook-Ft. Apache and the Udall St. Johns stage line.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Mrs. (. H. Brown
 of 1. A. COmpIimented

Mrs. D. J. Thomas, assisted by her daughter. Miss Rachel, was. hostess to a company of ladies last Friday. honoring Mrs. Brown of Los Angeles. An informal afternoon was pleasantly spent, and at the close light refreshments were served. Those besides the hon. cree who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Thomas were: Mesda- mes w. B. Woods. J. "A. Lee, J. H. Scorse. Geo. w. Hennessey, Frank Wallace, Reynolds, Boyer, Sapp. Flanigan, Panton, Crosby, Foresman, Perkins. Wetzler, NeeI, BraXton.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Railroad of Great Assistance

The Apache Railroad has reached the oil field in time to be of great assistance in the way of economically moving drilling machinery and supplies to the field for the several com panies that are preparing to be- gin drilling. It is hoped that the new line can be utilized from the beginning. thus saving the longer haul by wagon or truck from HolbroOk, effecting a saving in distance of approxi- mately 15 miles.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Attornev W. E. Ferguson, W

Attorney w. B. Ferguson. who has been clerk of the local ex- emption board since the selectiVe draft law became operative, has been removed by the adjutant general of the state. H. M. Moritz, assistant cashier of the Merchants & Stockgrowers bank. has been appointed to the posi- ton and will take charge of the office today.
 Independence day was obserV- ed by Hoibrook people in a quiet manner. Many of them spent the day in St. Joseph and Snow flake. where celebrations had beenYarranged. The high school band went to St. Joseph in the afternoon and furnished music for the occasion. Most of the business houses were closed throughout the day.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Oil in Flanigan We'll

For the past ten days John Flanlgan, who owns place about two miles west of town, has noticed particles of oil ac- companying the water which he was pumping for irrigating pur- poses. He gave the matter no serious thought, thinking per- haps a leak allowed the lubricat- ing oil to enter the pump and mix with the water, until Tues day last when the increase of oil was so perceptible as to leave no lingering doubt of it's b eing gen. uine crude oil. MT. Flanigan estimates that during Tuesday he pumped no less than five gal Ions of a fine grade of green oil and the flow appears to be in- creasing. While it is small it serves as a good indica tion of the presence of oil of a fine quality only a short distance from the town of Holbrook, and is highly gratifying to the many oil men gathering for the active drilling campaign mapped out for Holbrook this summer.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Expert DrilIer Secured

1. B. Hastings, an expert
 driller with 35 years experience to draw on, has been engaged by Senator Mayfeld as head driller in charge of the com pany's first we'll. Mir. Hastings began his drilling career in Pennsylvania and has followed it through most of the large fields of the United States. The past two years he spent in the vicinity of Globe, Arizona. en- gagged in drilling some of the deep wells in Tonto Basin.
 Tuesday he was shown over the oil district by Senator May field and remarked the similarity between the formation here and in certain other large oil fields which he had visited. It is his belief that oil is certain to be found in Holbrook.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
New Bank Cashier

R. R. TurbeYille, from the Texas Bank 6 Trust Co.,, of El Paso, arrived in Holbrook last Saturday to accept the position of cashier in the Holbrook State Bank. in place of I. c. Cole who recently resigned to enter the U.S.N. training station for off, cers. MT. TurbevilIe began his duties Monday. In about two weeks he will be joined here by his wife and family.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Good Progress Being Made
 in HOlbrOOk Oil Developments
Within the Next Two Weeks at Least Three More Drilling Rigs Will Be In the Oil Field Ready Start Operations. Several New Companies Being Formed and Interest the Hoook Fields Continues to Grow.
Senator MaufeLd Returns

Senator s. G. MayfeId, J. P Ryan, E. 1. Hastings and Lotus Jenkins arrived in HoIbrook last Saturday night, coming in the company's car from Globe by way of Fort Apache. Four of the company's force were left at Globe to complete the loading of the standard drill that is to be shipped to HoIbrook for the use of drilling this company's first well. Considerable delay was experienced on account of the scarcity of vehicles suitable for carrying heavy machinery and most of the outfit was haul ed to the railroad by the large truck Senator Mayfield purchas- ed for his company's use. It is hoped that the car will reach Rolbrook before the iimiddle of this month, probably the tenth. All preparations have been made for. the expeditions moving to the site selected for the well.
 The lumber for the derrick has been ordered and is being sawed by a Navajo county saw mill. Pending the arrival of the drilling machinery the truck and the employees of the organi- zation will put n their time hauling this lumber from the mill to the well. This will mean a long haul but it is thought that this lumber can be placed on the ground and large DOT ton of the derrick erected be- fore the drill arrives.
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Pleased With New BungoIow

L. B. Carron and family are now occupying the new bunRa- low just finished on their country estate south of the river. The home is a modern one and com mands an excellent view of Hol- brook, less than a mile distant. MT. Carron had the home built while his family were staying in Los Angeles, and Mrs. Carron was much pleased when she re- turned to find that during her absence her husband had ar ranged a comfortable home for the family,
The Holbrook news., 1918-07-05
Children Burned to Death
 at Snowflake Last Night

Last night the residence of John Dewitt in Snowflake was burned. When the fire started four children of MT. and Mrs. Dewitt were in the house, the oldest of which is a boy of 13 years. The mother and father were absent from home. The oldest child escaped from the house before it was burned; another was only slightly hurt, but the other two were burned to death. The cause of the fire has not been determined.