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Republican farmer., 1918-10-25
WILL TRY AGAIN.

Basel, Oct. 23-President Wilson's reply to the Austrian peace proposals in no way justified the conclusion that the exchange of views which has be- gun, according to Baron Won Illus sarek, Austrian premier speaking be- fore the House of Lords yesterday, according to Vienna advices received ,here.
 eve shall continue all the more our efforts toward peace" he said. ''We shall answer the note after care fully examining it's contents We hope that the peace discussions not withstanding difficulties, will deliver the world in the near future from the unspeakabIe misery of war"
 Basel, Switzerland, Oct. 2S.---The GermanAustrian deputies in the Aus trian Reichstrath havef ormed an as- sembly for the purpose of conducting the affairs of the Germanic people in Austria Karl Seith, leader of the German socialists in Austria, has been elected president of the new assem- bly. The deputies have announced their desire to bring about the auton- omy of Germany in Austria and to establish relations with other nations
 The German state of Austria" will seek access to the Adriatic sea in
 agreement with other nations.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Ladies Minstrel Shou

The Ladies' Minstrel show given by Holbrook ladies for the benefit of the Red Cross last Saturday evening in Wetzler hall was the best entertainment ever produced Tn the town. It was witnessed by a crowded house, many being unable to secure seats and standing throughout the performance.
 The net proceeds, which went to the local branch of the Red Cross, amounted to $455. 50. A considerable part of the success of the affair is due to the large number of tickets sold by Regina Wetzler. Fay Flanigan and Edna Garrison, who together sold oyer $200 worth.
 The entertainment was direct ed by Mrs. c. V. Foresman and the excellent manner in which all performed their parts was a fine example of histrionic ability.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Apache Oil and Development Co.

Articles of incorporationot the Apache Oil and Development Company were published last week in the Snowflake Herald. The authorized capital stock of the corporation is $1,000, divided into 1000. 900 shares of the par value of $1 each. Hol- brook, Arizona, is named as the principal place of business of the corporation.
 The officers and directors of the corporation are: President, w. H. Clark, Holbrook; Vice. President, Harry Jackson. HoI- brook; Secretary, R. c. Smith, Holbrook; Treasurer, Fred w. Nelson, St. Johns; w. J. Me Intyre, Holbrook.
 This company controls con- siderable acreage of land in Apache county, near Navajo. It also has some acreage in Navajo county, a few miles south of Holbrook.
 President Clark informs the News that drilling rig has been purchased and shipped to Hol- brook. When this rig arrives the work of drilling will be con- menced on land already selected.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

Last Monday evening Mrs. Julia Braam entertained the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the Red Cross minstrel show. The occasion was a very pleasant one.
 Eight members of the Holbrook baseball club went to Flagstaff last Sunday and crossed bats with the Flagstaff club. The game was a one-sided affair and resulted in vistory for the Flag staff club.
 P. T. Coleman. the well-known stockman, returned Wednesday morning from a business trip to Hermosillo, Mex. Mir. Coleman had intended to ship some cattle from his ranch near Hermosillo to this county. but decided to postpone the shipment to a later date.
 w. B. Woods was a business visitor to Winslow Tuesday.
 If interested in in a new Piano call at Wetzler's. If.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

sociated minerals.
 The above named gentlemen will soon return to this region, outlining plans for the erecting of one or more rigs with which to begin drilling in the near future, living up to their ideals pioneering and we are con- fident that they will meet with a full measure of success in this, their latest venture.
 Following is a list of the of fcers and directors of the Adam ana Oil and Land Company: President. A. M. MacDuffie; Vice-President, J. c. Wilson; Secretary, w. J. Hennessey; Treasurer, R. w. Wilde: J. s. Hulet; W. o. Ruggles. General Manager, H. E.. Dodd.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

A jury session of the superior court will be convened next Mon day in Holbrook.
 Attorney c. H. Jordan re. turned Wednesday morning from a ten days visit ln Los Angeles.
 c. H. Brown left last Satur- day morning for Los Angeles, Angeles. after a visit of ten days in Holbrook,
 MT. and Mrs. s. w. Jaques of Lakeside were guests at the Commercial hotel Saturday and Sunday while attending to busi- ness in Holbrook.
 James Johnson of Phoenix spent several days this week in Navajo county looking after busi- ness interests.
 c. l. Houck arrived in Hol- brook last Saturday from the Salt River valley, where he wintered his fiocks. His sheep are being driven by herders to his ranch in this county.
 J. E. Taft of Brawley, Cal, was in Holbrook several days this week on business. Mir. Taft for merly lived here, but is now en- gagged in the sheep business in the Imperial valley of California.
 A. V. McGaffey and L. c. Ben nett, of the Apache Railway Co.,, arrived in Holbrook last Tuesday and are now making trip of in- spection over the line. They are accompanied by J. F. FarweIl. chief engineer, in charge of con struction.
 r. W. Durham, city marshal of Winslow. was in Holbrook Wednesday and made a pleasant call at the News office. MT. Dunham will be candidate for sheriff of Navajo county at the primaries this fall. He will ask for the nomination on the demo- cratic ticket.
 Two large logging trucks for use by the Apache Lumber Com Dany were unloaded in Holbrook Monday. They have been sent out by auto truck to the com Oany's lumber camp at Gulf | Cienega.
 J. A. Morrow, the civil en- gineer, has purchased the I. c. Cole residence property, which Mir. Cole bought a few weeks ago from c. P. Cooley.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17


 Promoted to Eleventh Grade Leora Peterson, highest average Moncreiff Cousins, second; ArleJ Peterson, Will Woods, Florence Smith.
 Promoted from Tenth Grade Maude Greer. first; Andelin Pst- erson, second; Edward Woods, Helen Smith. Royal Thomas.
 Commercial Students: Sabina Gibbons. Lorraine Lopez, AureIIs Ortega.
 Manual Training: Theo New man.
 In the Eighth Grade State Elk aminations for admission to the High School, Harold Divelbess passed a brilliant examination and took first honors. Virginia Lopez took second honors, pass ing an exceptionally brilliant ex- animation. Others passing were Louis Divelbess, Frank Johnseh, Elizabeth Pawley, Wesley New man and Harry Paulsell.
 Seventh Grade: Anna Wallace. first; Mildred Richards, second.
 Of those promoted mid-years, Morris Richards was first and Arnold Lee, second. The others promoted to the Eighth Grade were Herman Fischer, Roy Cross, William Smith, Oscar Johnss Edna Garrison. Edna Black. Maxine Henry, Regina Ortega. Alma Key. Fay Flanigan, Regina Wetzler, Lila Chamberlin. Daisy Divelbess, Minnie Wallace, Lloyd Paulsell and Warden Black.
 Sixth Grade: Nellie Lopez. first; Mae Ellis. second; Arsenia Ortega, Bertha Tyson. Gertrude Sparks. Howard Garrison, Winnie Greer, Florence Fischer, Joseph Koury. Rosamond Pawley, AL fred Sparks.
 Fifth Grade: Gordon Rencher. first; Dorothy Farwell. second;I Donald Riggs, Dean Shaner, Jack Tyson, Manuel Lopez. Leon Sapp. Joe Woods, Pat Paulsell, Eula Key, Leola Hennessey.
 Fourth Grade: Roy Woods. l first; Bessie Hathorp. second; ;I Jennie Newman, Norma Div boss; Ralph Smith, Norn1a Cs1s- man, Eunice Fischer. LorenaI Black, Garland Peterson. Clifford Garrison.
 Third Grade: Lillian Chamber lin. first; Lena Hathorn, second; Hazel Hall, George Hennessey, Walter King. Robert Johnson, Virginia Jackson. George Key, Lowell Richards. Theo Coleman. John Sparks. Harold Garrison,
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Johnson Will Begin Work

A. A. Johnson, the well-known geoIogist from Casper, Wyo., who made an extensive investI- gation of the Holbrook field a couple of weeks or more ago, eX- pressing such high commenda- tion of the area as a possible oil producer, is in correspondence with Jack Warden in reference to a large acreage of land owned by the Aztec Land and Cattle Company upon which he has an option. The territory in question is held under a contract and lease by MT. Marden and asso- ciates, among whom is Cover nor Meiklejohn. Mir. Johnson has plans under way for the de- yelopment of a considerable acre. age. He is expected to arrive in Holbrook on almost any train to take action looking to prompt and active work on the ground. The plans, we are told, include the erection of two rigs for the purpose of making a most eX- haustive test of the ground in question. He writes that he will positively take up his option and proceed with the work at once. As Mr. Johnson represents some of the larger oil concerns of Cas- per, the proposed step means a great deal for the country sur rounding Holbrook in the matter of oil development
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

owing are the promotions:
 Helen Trammel, Gilbert Scorse Edna Paulsell, Della Paulsen Minnie Rencher, Elwood Peter. son. Ernest Black.
 Second Grade: Dorothy Rich. ards, first: Norma Hookway, Violet Ferguson, Claude Smith. second; Geraldine Coleman, Wm. Dindinger. Zona Fischer, Rich ard Scorse, Charlein Jackson. Margaret Smith. Dale Shaner, Harry Scorse, Delmer Ferguson.
 First Grade: Mamie Chamber lin and Mary Nell Hall tied for first place. Others promoted were Delbert Close, Edna Key, Henry Hathorn, Beulah Rencher, Lewis Smith. lone Sparks, Della Garrison, Ardath Tyson, Mar guerite Ellis.
 CENTRAL SCHOOL
 Fourth Grade: Dora Lopez, first; Antonio Ortega, second; Max Ortega. Ramona Chavez, Lena Koury.
 Third Grade: Bernardo Baca, first; Josephine Baca. second; Polly Gonzales, Nicolas Duran, Maria Coronado, Paul Correz, Armenia Anaya, Albert Armijo, Adolfo Baca. Juan Nuanez.
 Second Grade: Angelina Gar cia, first; Patrita Lopez, second; Amelia Baca, Camella Chavez, Belea Chavez, Subalita Chavez, Rosando Chavez, Lesandro Dur an, Andria Garcia, Armenia Her nandez, Candelaria Lopez, Sarita Martinez. Sepiano MeStas, Inez Nuanez, Robert Snodgrass, Mary Armijo. Nellie Romero.
 First Grade: Casimiro Baca, first; Pattie Chavez. second; Ra- mon Anzures, Marselina Coro- nado, Carlos Garcia, Pablita Gal Hero, Sarah Koury, Tony Mar tinez. Manuel Lopez. Liberato Mestas. Lucy Aurey. Larza Mar GUS.
 Special school honors awarded were Junior Four Minute Speak CTS receiving certificates from the Committee on Public Infor- nation. Washington, D. C., by4 seshority of the Government of lEe United States of America: Will Woods. High School; Anna Seventh Grade; Donald Riggs, Fifth Grade.
 Elmer Carroll received first honors for progress in Spanish, and Edward Woods second.
 Alfred Sparks will receive the prize for the student making the greatest general progress during the school year.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
G. M. BRAXTON, Proprietor.

J. w. Cardwell, an experienced
 travelling salesman, has taken 2
 position with the l.. B. Putney
 Mercantile Go. MT. Chamber
 lin. manager of the company, is
 showing him over the territory
 this week. MT. Cardwell comes
 from Louisville. Ky; he has moved his family to St. Joseph, being unable to secure a house Tn Holbrook, and will reside there until he can rent house here.
 Mrs. Dan Snowgoose, wife of the we'll known oil man, arrived in Holbrook Saturday night from Kingman. She will make her home here with MT. Snowgoose, having secured apartments on the north side of town. Mrs. Snowgoose expresses herself as highly pleased with the town and surroundings.
 The Radcliffe Chautauqua will start under a big tent Tn Hol- brook next Thursday afternoon. Tbe program is a good one and is worthy of liberal patronage. Season tickets may be purchased for $2.00, which will admit to the entire course.
 Prof. DoIman requests that pupils of the Holbrook schools, from the fourth grade up, meet him at the school building next | Monday morning at 10 o'clock | for the purpose of starting a movement to boost the Chautau- qua, which begins here Thurs day afternoon.
 Snodgrass 6 Son, the contrac- tors, are building a large frame building on the north side of the river near the bridge for Juan Baca, The building when con- pleted will be used for a dance hall.
 Prof. and Mrs. Edward D. Gal lagher arrived in Holbrook last fromSilvercreek. where Prof. Gallagher had been teach ing since January. They will spend the summer in Holbrook.
 Miss Irene Whetstone left here last Sunday morning to join her mother. Mrs. Sidney Sapp, in Long Beach, Cal. Mrs. Sapp, who is spending the summer in Long Beach for the benefit of her health. is getting along as we'll as could be expected.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Road to Happiness

Be amiable, cheerful and good natured and you are much more likely to be happy. You will find this difficult. if not impossible. however, when you are constant ly troubled with constipation. Take Chamberlain's Tablets and get rid of that and it will be easy. These tablets not only move the bowels, but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Card of Thanks

In behalf of the Holbrook Branch American Red Cross wish to thank all who gave so freely of their time, money and material to help make the Ladies' Minstrel Show a success and the pubic for their generous pat ronage. It only proves again that some of the best people on earth line in Holbrook, the best town on the map.
 MRS. JOHN FLANAGAN,
 Chairman Finance Committee HoIbrook Branch American Red Cross.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Canadian War Hero Coming

kSerGt. s. G. Hicks, the wounded Canadian hero of Ypres, will Five a 45-minute talk Tn the EPastime theater next Tuesday night-May 21. At the same time he will exhibit five reels of pictures taken in the war zone. These pictures have been ap- proved by the government and are the best ever shown in this country. Everybody should see the films and hear Sergt. Hicks description of battle scenes and the prison camps of the Huns.
 In addition to the war pictures there will be shown at this tune two reels of the Eddie Polo Bulls Eye" Don't miss this show.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
HeuUy Fire Loss in SpringeruiIIe

HedUy FTe Loss m OpTIngeTUIlle
 Last Sunday afternoon fire de- stroyed the new tTo-story brick building belonging to Gustav Becker in Springerville. In the building were located the White Mountain hotel, the Round Val ley bank and a garage. The fire started from an explosion of gasoline tank in the garage. Fifteen automobiles in the gar age were burned, and the furni- ture in the bank and hotel were consumed. The loss approxi- mates $50. .000, and there was no insurance. The loss falls almost entirely on Mir. Becker, who will start rebuilding at once.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Meiklejohn Secures 200 Section.

The arrival of Hon. George J. Meiklejohn has been delayed con- siderably beyond the time that he expected to be here. This has been occasioned through business connected with his oil interests and the arranging of a number of details that have consumed much tune.
 During his visit East MT. Meikleiohn has been able to secure contracts and leases to over 200 sections of land owned by the Santa Fe Railroad Com pany, the Aztec Land and Cattle Company and the New Mexico Land and Cattle Company. This big plan of operations has been successfully carried out by Gov ernor Meiklejohn, Jack Marden and associates and from the magnitude of the holdings It is evident that some extensive work may be expected before a great while.
 It is thought that the gentle man will arrive during the next few days. Before he left, after his recent visit here, he stated emphatically that he would. upon his return, remain in Holbrook until the arrival of a rig. it's erection, and the commencement of boring operations.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

FOR SALE-One range. price $50, also one iron bed with springs and mattress price $20. Call Frank Gowan, Holbrook, ArlZona. M17-1t.
 E. E. Newman arrived in Hol- brook Wednesday evening from Phoenix. where he spent the winter. His family have gone to Long Beach, Cal, for the sum- mer.
 Mrs. A. M. Boyer has pur- chased a nice residence lot from Charles Thomas and expects to improve it soon with a modern bungalow.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Piano Recital Tonight

The pupils of Miss Anna Marie Kraemer. teacher of music, will give a piano recital, in the High School auditorium this evening, May IF at 8:30 o'clock .Admis- sion 25 and 15 cents.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

J. E. BaImer, proprietor of a prosperous Indian trading store at Cibecue, spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Holbrook.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Real Activity Is Promised In Oil

Several Individuals and Companies Ap- preaching Point Where Something of a Tangible Nature Is Expected to Mater iaIize in the HOIbrOok Oil Situation Be- fore Long Boring Rigs Said to Be on the Way to Exploit Local Field.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
. Record of FIoEbrook Public Schools .

THE Holbrook Public Schoo closed year Owing space extended summary the year appear issue The following the promotions:
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Mackau Goes to Kinqn1ar1

w. L. Mackay, the well-known mining man, who spent several days in the field last week, has returned to Kingman, where he will meet Judge J. P. Ryan and Thomas McCauley, with whom he IS associated in oil land hold Ings. While there they will trans act some business in connection with their company, after which they will return to Holbrook and begin active preparations for drilling for oil.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Bryant Promises Rig Soon

w. s. Bryant, noted oil oper- ator of Kansas and Texas, states that he has a rig practically ready to ship to Holbrook for the development of his holdings here. He is expected to return to HoI- brook within a few days to com plete arrangements to drill. The property which MT. Bryant has secured lies few miles south of town and was tied up by the gentleman during a recent visit.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Sam Bayles Expected Here Soor

Oo4IIt |'1SIcS -'VF1~~t~eI 1~IS DOOI1
 Sam Bayles, the well-known mining operator of Goldfeld and Rawhide, New, and Oatman, Ariz., and for years active in the Bakersfield Gal oil fields, will shortly arrive in Holbrook on his return from Kansas City. Sam is mixed up in the oil game about Holbrook, having secured some land concessions here. He will organize a company, and from the characteristic activity of the old-time warhorse, it goes with out saying that it will be far from a dead one. '
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17
Enter the Oil Game From Texo

EHLST t1S Ou OQHIS FIOH e&QS
 J. D. Mayfeld, nephew of Sen ator s. G. Mayfield, the oil oper- ator, arrived in town this week from El Paso, Tex, where he is engaged in the contracting busi- ness under the name of Mayfeld Bros. The firm has built hun dreds of structures in that city, but, owing to the war. building has fallen off, and MT. Mayfeld has been Investigating the oil situation here with the view of locating and entering the game. He will return to Holbrook short ly and will engage with his un- cle in the exploitation of the oil holdings controlled by the latter in conjunction with associates.
The Holbrook news., 1918-05-17

Mdrden Forms IWo Companies
 Jack Marden, the well-known oil operator, now in Prescott and Jerome. will return in a day or two. He reports that he has laid the foundation for two strong oil corporations, with some big men Tn Jerome at the helm. These men are strong financially. which means that the new companies will be amply financed to carry on a most ex- tensive oil drilling campaign in the Holbrook district.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
AMERICAN TROOPS
ON WIDE FRONT
Pershing's Men Holding Eight
Miles of Trenches.
MAY USE FRENCH SYSTEM
Commanding officer Hasn't Been
Named-America Artillery Fires
On Town In Lines OF
Enemy.

Washington.-Ame troops are
now holding something over eight miles
OF trenches on the battle front in
France, although in the air line their
frontage is only about four and half
miles. This frontage is liable to ex.
tension at any time 10 the regular
trench allotment for an army corps.
Irregularity Of the french lines is
responsible for their eight miles OF
length. They are laid out so that
fianking fire may be obtained along
every part Of the front Strong points
containing machine guns just out for
this purpose. The trenches also follow
closely an protective slope Of the cOun-
try and wander up and down hill.
The American sector is understood
to be divisional frontage, which
means that at least three divisions Of
American troops are there to give the
necessary support in depth for the
front lines. This fact has aroused
speculation here as TO who will be
selected by General Pershing to com
mand the first corps of his army.
Maj. j.-Gen. Hunter Liggett is known to
have acted in that capacity, but as yet
the expeditionary commander has not
made any recommendation.
1t is possible that the French system
will be followed in the American army,
so far as the appointment OF corps COM
manders goes. II is the custom in
France to select any one of the division
commanders in corps and to place
him at the head of the corps. He re-
tains his rank as division commander,
however, and in the case OF the Amer.
lean army that would be major-gen-
eral. If the French practice is adopted,
therefore, the grade OF lieutenantgen-
eral may be employed only for field
army commanders.