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The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
The Organization of the NaDa-
 jo County Council of Defense

Chairman of the Board of Super
 visors. a mass meeting was helC
 in the County Court house a
 two o'clock P. M., Tuesday
 January 29. 1918. The meeting
 was called to order by SuperYi.
 sor R. c. Creswell. who an.
 nounced that the election of 2 temporary chairman would be iu order. On motion of John A. Freeman, MT. O. D. Flake was chosen for that position. Joseph Peterson was elected temporary secretary on the motion of R. c. Creswell.
 After reading the call for the meeting from Dwight B. Heard of the State Council of Defense, the chairman stated that the purpose of the meeting was to organize a permanent County Council of Defense to cooperate with the State organization. On motion of Judge J. F. Ma honey the temporary organiza- ton was made permanent with R. c. Creswell named as treasurer.
 Committees were chosen by the officers and sustained by the assembly as follows:
 1. Committee on Public De- fense: c. H.:.Jordan, Chairman; Samuel F. Smith, Prof. L. B. Moore.
 2 Committee on Welfare Ser vice: Key. Fred s. Carter, Chairman, Winslow; Alonzo Bushman. St. Joseph; Mrs. Lloyd Henning, Holbrook; Mrs. H. A. Hatch, Woodruff; Geo. A. Byus, Snowflake; Mrs. Levi Shumway, Taylor; Mrs. E. W. Shum way. Shumway; B. Thomas IT,. PinedaIe; Frank Ellsworth; ShowIow; A. P. Larson, Lake side; Mrs. Elmer Penrod, Pine top; Mrs. Margaret Clardy, Whiteriver.
 3 Committee on Production: County Agent c. R. Fillerup, Chairman; J. c. Spellmire, George Hennessey, J. J. Shum- way.
 1 Committee on Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps: A. H. Han sen, Chairman; A. s. Brayman, Shelly. Charles Osborne, Albert Hatch. John Murry, Ar thur Palmer, James Peterson, Denham. Almon Owens. John L. Fish, Ephraim Penrod. P. J. Grayard. The Executive Committee of the chairman. treas 1rer. secretary, and the chair nen of the foregoing commit ;ees.
 On motion the secretary was instructed to furnish the papers ,f the County copies of the min 1tes of the meeting.
 Prof. Fillerup gave a very l 1seful talk on the conservation | ,f our food supply. Stirring pa- 5riotic addresses were made by several speakers. A telegram from Dwight B. Heard, Chair nan of the State Council of De- ;ense, stating why he could not | De present at the meeting, was 'ead. The names of the Maya 10 county members of the State Council of Defense were read | for the information of those pre- sent. After singing America he meeting adjourned.
 Large representations were present from Winslow St. | Joseph, HoIbrook Snowflake and | 5humway. Determination char acterized the proceedings and l speeches.
 JOSEPH PETERSON,
 Sec. N. c. c. of D. |
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01

w. R. Scorse left here last Friday night to spend several weeks in California, hoping that the change in climate will benefit his health.
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
To The Honorable Board of Sup erUisorS of the County of NdU-
 ajo, State of Arizona
Holbrook, Arizona

1 hOIUTOOhJ ArIZOHc The Highway Commission ot
 the County of Navajo, State of
 Arizona, pursuant to law, begs
 leave to present to your Honor
 able Board the following report
 of it's business for the first six
 months of it's existence, ending
 December 31, 1917.
 This Commission began opera
 ton with a net deposit of cash
 on hand in the office of the
 County Treasurer of the County
 of Navajo, State of Arizona, in
 the sum of $50, 588 88, of which
 amount $866. 55 was automatica!-
 ly returned by operation of law
 into the General Fund of the
 County of Navajo, the same be- ing election expenses incurred in the Highway Bond Election, and S62. 50 being the amount of
 premium expended for the bonds of the Highway Commissioners.
 being five in all, at the rate of $12.50 per commissioner, leaving a net balance on hand. in cash, on deposit as aforesaid, in the sum o5 $149, 639. .83.
 The Commission has received no donations to the date of this report. and there has been ex- pended. since said date, and to and including the 31st day of December, A. D. 1917, the sum of SIS, ,875.6 .62 for construction and repair of the highways of the County of Navajo, including some repairs on bridges, the overhead charges being about ten per cent. of the above amount, said overhead expenses being somewhat heavier by req son of necessary purchases of machinery, tools etc., which will not be necessary to repeat dur ing the remaining conduct of the business of the Commission, as the said machinery, tools, etc. are assets that will continue to show good returns for the County of Navajo. After de- the total expenses and l from the former balance on hand we have re- as our new balance for the continuation of business, on the 1st day of January. 1918. the sum of $13O, 764.21.
 The Commission has finished | the approaches to the North and West LaRoux bridges and put them in condition for the use of the public. has built some neces- sary road just to the north of Holbrook, and about a mile to .he south of the North LaRoux Wash bridge. and has now pend ing contracts on the Petrified Forest road, the Heber-Dry Lake road, and has this day. ac- ,epted a contract for the Hol- brook to Winslow road. Work on all contracts is progressing, according to the Highway Engi- 1eer, very rapidly and a substan- ,iaI class and character of roads s being constructed everywhere 
 The Commission has negotia- ions now pending with the Agricultural department of the United States with the end in view of procuring National aid )n the Holbrook to Pinetop road, with excellent chances of secur- ng such aid in the sum of $20,- 900, to which amount will be added S40,O0O Commission money, and under the joint su- oervision of the Agricultural Department and the Commis- sion, the County of Navajo may expect a very valuable road; also. negotiations are pending with the State. with the end in view of securing state aid on the Petrifed Forest road, with good chances of securing such aid.
 Respectfully submitted,
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
Dated January 30. 1918.

FOR SALE 5000 ewes, to- gether with range and forest permit. A bargain for cash. Address D. J. Thomas, Mer- chants 6 StockgroWers bank, Holbrook, Arizona. 1-11-tf.
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01

A. Schuster has returned to Holbrook from a brief visit to his home in Los An geles. s4.
 Good warm Blankets for Everybody and Horsies too, at Wetzler's. If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
Found

In the City Meat Market a lady's parasol. Owner may recover property by proving ownership and paying 50 cents for this notice.
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
Jno. R. Hulet,
 Chairman.

Alfalfa hay for sale. Good quality, not baled. $38.0O per ton. s. M. Porter, St. Joseph, Arizona.
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
WEEKLY CREST OF EVENTS That HaUe Been Noted by The NeWs' Staff for the Edifcation or Its Readers. Realty Worth Perusdl.
PhiIonthrOpists Visit HOIbrOOk

CT, published at Flagstaff. and Attorney M. Hemperly of that town, spent severa
 days last week in Holbrook. Neither gentleman called al the office of the News, hence we are not advised at first hand as to the object of thei1 visit to the coming metro polls of Northern Arizona, and must therefore depend somewhat upon conjecture as to it. We have learned from a number of different friends who were solicited by these distinguished gentle men that the primary object of their visit was to enlist the citizens of Holbrook inthe establishment of a demo- cratic newspaper here. The News is not democratic; neither is it republican, but is simply independent, and the above mentioned gentle men feel sure that a real Simon-pure democratic or gan will not only prove a fine thing for party, but will develop into a veritable gold mine for all who take stock in the proposition. At least the gentlemen who are pro- noting the enterprise tried to convince those to whom they attempted to sell stock while in Holbrook that such would be the result.
 Of course anyone who knows anything about the country newspaper business knows that its better than a gold mine. Every dollar re- ceived on subscription and ad vertising account is clear profit; news print costs no- thing and printers never ex- pect any pay for their ser vices. Naturally, therefore, whatever money is received at the front office goes as dividends to the stockholders.
 We are informed that Editor Wilmeth presented to his prospective subscribers for stock a detailed state ment of the volume of busi- ness done by the Northern Arizona Leader since he as- sumed control, about six months ago, and it would eX- cite the interest of almost any person who had the get rich-quick instinct. Persons who would take stock were offered the privilege of shar- ing in the rapidly accumula- ting dividens of the Flag staff paper as well as the certain future dividends of the Holbrook paper.
 We are not advised. as toI the amount of stock sold by t h e Flagstaff gentlemen while in Holbrook, nor as to the time set for the launch ing of the new Holbrook paper. We rather think the date will be an early one, for the two philanthropists who are promoting the en- terprise will of course want the people here who bought stock to begin as soon as possible to receive their di- Vidends.
 So far as we are interest d in the matter, we say: "Come on in, gentlemen; the waters fine" The News may not be democratic
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01

Jesse Hulet of Navajo was a business visitor to Holbrook Tuesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors of Navajo
 County, Arizona.
Holbrook, Arizona. January 29tb 1e1s

Hobrook, Arizona January 29th. 1918
 Pursuant to call the Board Special Session. this day for the selecting list of all persons qualified liable to Jurors drng the 1918 and other
 There present R. c. Creswel, Chairman, John A. Freeman Member and C. E. Owens Member together with S. Teeple, Clerk. -
 Thereupon the Board proceeded to select list all qualified and liable for the year the Clerk was directed to furnish the Superior Court Navajo ty with certified of list of jurors original among the records of the Board.
 The Appointment of w. J. Crozier Deputy by Fay Gardner Assessor to such the WnsoW District was approved and his bond placed at $10000O.
 petition having been filed by the School Trustees of School District Mo- O Showow asking the Board order election of the said District whether not the district be authorized co and issue it's bonds for that amount the purpose and equppng school house the Board follows:
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01
Automobile q Necessity

l AuLOHIOOIlS q INSCSSSlIu
 Could the American people get along without the automo- bile? Undoubtedly they could. but no easier than they could get along without typewriter. telegraph, telephone. street car and elevator. It is necessary in order to maintain present stand ards of human efficiency. It is one of the things that has made us great in achievement, because it has kept us in closer touch with others. It has reduced miles to yards, hours to minutes.
 There is therefore a feeling in official. as well as in civic. cir cles, that after the automobile plants have fulfilled their obIiga- tions and handed oyer to the Government whatever facilities, are necessary for the manufac- ture of munitions, they can best fulfill their duty to help win the war by building plenty of cars.
 Thus this year will see many of our factories busy all night and day supplying the boys lover there" with their require ments and the folks left behind with theirs. In both these duties to the soldier and to the civilian the automobile indus try will be helping materially to rout the enemy. Just as physi- cal fitness in the soldier is the prime essential on the battle field. so it is equally important that there be at hand every aid to prompt an energetic action on the part of those at home.
 There is scarcely a phase or feature of business life which the automobile has not entered wi:h beneficial results. It car ries thousands where railroads and street cars cannot penetrate. It is ready at call.
 These facts are more generally realized than eyer since we en- tered the war. People have ceased to think of the automo- bile in terms of pleasure only. They know, by proof of eye and personal experience. that it is a great and indispensable utility. There will not be the usual out put of cars this year that is impossible. It is therefore good advice to order early if early de- livery is desired, for all signs point to a great demand for cars. Acknowledges Gift of StUeater
 San Diego Cal.
 Jan. 27, 1918 Dear Mrs. Larson:
 I received the sweater this morning and I was in- deed very glad to receive it.
 We are not allowed to wear our overcoats here so we appreciate a sweater like this very much. l don't know whom to write to, so 1 will ask you to thank the kind ladies who were so thoughtful, as to send me this.
 1 consider this quite an honor to be remembered by people who are almost strangers to me. Again thanking you, 1 remain,
 Yours truly,
 FRANK PERKINS
 w. R. Scorse left here
The Holbrook news., 1918-02-01

Continued from last week.l
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
POWERFUL COUNTER THRUSTS DELIVERED;
GROUND is GAINED FROM THE GERMANS
Strong German Attack Hurled Back By The
English---German Columns Caught By
Accurate Fire OF The British And
Again Suffer Heavy Losses
(By international News Service.)


London, March 29-By series of powerful coun
terthrsts delivered by the British north of the Somme
river, ground gained from the Germans and num-
of German prisoners and machine guns captur
cd the office reported today This was continual
ton of the terrific fighting the greater part of the
battle front
Strong German reserves were thrown into the bat
e but everywhere hurled back by the determined
resistance of the British The dense German columns
were caught under the rifle, machnegun and cannon
FIRE of the British and Field Marshal Hag reported that
the enemy again sustained tremendous losses South Of
day evening.
Made Strategic Withdrawal. .
After holding their battle line all day against the
violent assaults of the Germans, the British made
strategic withdrawal at points from their advanc-
ed positions the officials report added The war office
in vgor and that the pressure of the German drive has
greatly weakened
Further strong attacks were delivered by the enc
my at several points north of the Somme river in the
course of Thursday afternoon and evening" the of
fee stated s4
Official British Report
"Not only did the British hold all their ground, but
gained territory from the enemy at places by
cesSfu cOunter-atacks number of prisoners and
chine guns captured in this battle in hich the enemy
suffered exceedingly heavy casualties.
Frequent attacks by the Germans which were press
ed with determination throughout the day only gained
British outposts. The struggle marked by severe
hand-to-hand fighting The enemy reserves were then
sent against the British POSITIONS but everywhere Suf
ered very heavy losses Heavy execution done in
the German ranks by the fire of the British machine
guns, cannon and rifles.
'South of the Somme river there was heavy and con-
tnuous fighting until late in the evening After they
had maintained their lines all day against repeated
saults, the British withdrew short distance from their
advanced positions"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
Hettenhouser Reports To Local Officials;
Says Knows Nothing OF Cordner's Death

fore the grand jury. Since reporting
to the prosecuting attorney, Hetten-
houser has shown no disposition to
ovade anything, and seems willing
to talk His statement throws no ad,
ditional light upon the mystery sur
rounding the death Of Mr.. Cordner.
The funeral of Mr. Cordner occur
red this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
from Winchester-Ave Christian
church. The servces were conducted
by Rev Roy F. Schmucker, pastor OF
the Winchester Avenue Christian
church, and interment was IN Kreen
Hill cemetery.
Cordners cousin Charles Harvey
Of Nortonville, Kansas. arrived and
has practically taken charge Of af
fairs. He Is stopping at the cordner
home Mrs u ggett has also return
cd 10 thar place last night
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Lewis Hettenhouser who drove
the tish-wagon for John w. Rice on
Monday afternoon, when Rice went
to the home Of Clarence e. Cordner,
yesterday afternoon reported to Uros
ecuting Attorney Allen 3. Noll at
his office. Hettenhouser stated that
he understood he was wanted in con-
nection with the death OF Mr. Cord
ner, and that he was entirely willing
TO tell the officers all he knew about
the affair which was very little.
Hettenhouser said that he was
driving the wagon for Rice Monday
afternoon. and that he and Rice had
been drinking before they went to
the Cordner home. He says that he
remained in the wagon, but that
Rice got out and went into the house
Hettenhouser says he waited for
some time for Rice, but that the lat
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
PUSHING THE WORK
FOR LOAN OPENING
Committees Are Now Already
Getting Things Done.

Practically all the committees up
pointed to make the arrangements
for the demonstration here on Satur-
day of next week. April s, upon the
occasion of the launching of the
third liberty loan campaign, are now
hard at work. and it is confidently
expected that by the middle Of next
week the plans win be pretty thor
oughly accomplished
One of the big features Of the
demonstration is to be the presence
Of many hundred school children
from the city and county 1t is esti
mated that there are between 5000
and $500 pupils in the various
schools, and all Of these are becom-
ing very much interested in the big
event. 1t is also planned to have the
children who are connected with any
of the war. activities, such as the
Junior Red Cross, the war savings
stamps, etc, carry banners telling
If this work, in order that all may
earn how the young folk are doing
their bit for humanity, and civiliza-
ton. and liberty.
There will be meetings Of the va
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
SEVERAL TOWNS ARE
TIED UP BY STRIKES
Kansas and Missouri Cites Are
Without Street Cars.
(By InternationaI News servlce)


Kansas City Mo, March 29.--
Kansas city is strike-beund today
approximately $4,000 men holding
labor union cards have joined the
city-wide sympathy strike. called by
labor leaders to force the laundry
owners to make a settlement with
their workers. Not single street
car in Kansas City, Mo-, Resale, In
dependence, and Kansas City, Kas.,
is running. All saloons in Kansas
City are closed, and will remain clos
ed until further orders. Although the
city has not been placed under mar.
tial law, the local home guard regi-
ment has been authorized by the gov,
,ernor to assist in policing the city
in case OF mob violence. Permission
has been granted by the strike com
mittee for the operation Of one 49,
900 kilowat generator OF the light
company to operate mail cars and
factories filling government orders.
No violence Of any magnitude was
reported last night, and ii is said by
labor leaders that the situation is
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
COUNCIL SELECTS
PRIMARY OFFICERS
Commissioners and Clerks Nam
ed AT Special Session.

A special meeting or dle-city coufl-
Gil was held Thursday night for the
purpose OF selecting the commission.
ers and clerks who will conduct the
municipal primaries and election
this spring. An equal number of Re
publicans and Deocrats were named
BY thu council. This was done by
naming two Democratic commission
ers and one Republican commission
er at half the precincts, and two Re
publicans and one Democrat at the
other half The clerks will be one
Democrat and one Republican at
each polling place.
It was decided by the council that
Saturday March &c. at p. IN. should
be the latest time at which any can
didate could get on the primary
ticket All candidate for mayor or
council must file their application
IN or before that time The officials
Who will conduct the primaries were
named as follows
First Ward
High School--Commissioners Har-
ny Long, Phillip Rhodes and II l..
brewery Clerks, Charles e. Thomp
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

ter did not return to the wagon and
Hettenhouser then drove away, 60
ing over to High street and giving
the fish away He then turned the
team over to the livery on South
College street.
Hettenhouser says he was drunk
Monday afternoon, and does not re-
call much about his movements at
that time He says that that night he
went to Philadelphia to work in the
shipyards, but that when he reach
ed there he was in no condition to
work and returned to Martinsburg
on wednesday night. Learning that
he was wanted by the officers, he
went to the Office Of Prosecuting At
torney NolI, to whom he made the
above statement. Hettenhouser was
not placed under arrest but viii be
required to appear as q witness be.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
WANTED-Young men is
to q yrs. of age. Apply to
Singeing Dept, The Inter
woven Mills, Inc. 800 LIP If

When you come down town stop
in at +. A. Minors and get some Of
that old time New Orleans Iasses.
It's fine gallon, csc quart
if YOU bring your pail. 3 % lip ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

american Army Placed At Disposal
OF French Command On Battle Line

aionalN W. Servce.)
Pershing United
Peshngs
made General Foch a the
General Pg the disposition of the
French.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
JUST RECEIVED

A shipment Of rugs, made from the
remnants of carpets. These are the
prettiest and best quality rugs that
/ have ever handled.
p X. HALL,
Home Furnishings and Coal
8 81 Fri. tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
EASTER SALE

The ladies' of the Episcopal
church will hold an Easter Sale at
the parish house Saturday afternoon
from 2 to O'Clock There will be a
plentiful supply of good things for
Easter-cakes, salads, biscuits, dyed
eggs, etc. All cordially invited
8 90 lip 1t.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
FOR THE BOYS THAT LEAVE
NEXT TUESDAY

Why not send him off with a
Wrist Watch, Sammy Kit, Cigarette
Case, Trench Mirror. Fountain Pen
or Safety Razor. See
2S 1p At L. LYLE BENTZ.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Time one hour faster Sunday morn
ing. Call Saturday night and have
your watch set. w L. Jones e. Son
81 IS 20 80 Up
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Just received supply Of White
Michigan Seed Oats Full line o.
dairy feed,
g az 10 St. MILLER SUPPLY co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
MINORS
HOOVERIzED SPECIALS

Pkg. Fancy Seeded Raisins. Csc
? Large Cans sauer Kraut. $3.50. 25c
8 OTIS. sauer Kraut Coose) ...... 25c
Lbs. Best Beans you ever ate. .27c
Large Can Solid Tomatoes. ,... 1Sc
Can Good Asparagus ........ 1Sc
Lbs. Of the Best Minee Meat. Zoe
2 Cans Campbell Baked BEANS. Csc
Lib Of Berkeley Co.'S Best
Soup Beans ..................1 Sc
New Hominy, per lb..........615c
Acc Can Tuna Fish. ........., 35e
25e Can Tuna Fish .......... 2Sc
Abundant supply of Fresh yegeta-
bles and Fresh Fish.
Good eating apples for sale for to.
day and tomorrow. !,
1p it F. A. MINOR. I
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29
Another ear MILk MAKER DAIRY

FEED. The great milk producer.
Car fresh baled new wheat straw
at our elevator.
$ 1p IT, T. p, LICKLIDER.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

Sale Of Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps
at THE LEADER. % lip 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-29

MILDLY Suits $3.50, $S75 and $4.9S
Dandy new Middies soc, $1.OO ant
$119.
1p 1t T.. p. CHAMBERLAIN.