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The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Holbrook Oil Company's
 Rig Coming Next Week
Manager Jack Warden Wired the News This McrT g That the Final Details of the Purchase of
 Standard Rig Will Be Made Today.

Jack Marcen. manager Of the Holbrook Oil Co.. has been in Prescott for several days neeo- tiatiDg for the purchase of a Standard drilling rig for Lis company to be used in puttirg down it's first well in the Hol- brook oil field. In a telegram received this morning. Mr. Warden states that the purchase of the rig has been practically completed and that he will have the rig shipped to Holbrook early next week.
 The Holbrook Oil Company contracted some months ago with Clampitt & Co. of Califor- nia, to drill a well here. The Clampitt company as been de- Iayed in getting into the field. and MT. Warden decided to take advantage of the opportunity to buy a rig in the Chino field. Later on the CImapitt people may start drilling on a second well for the Holbrook company.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
WORK ON ADAMANA WE'LL
 PROGRESSING

A. M MacDuffee. president of the Adamana Oil Co.,. has spert the past week in H"lbrock cn company business. W. J. Hen- messy. managir 2 diteetereftle company, informs d il'e Nays Wednesday that work on tte company well IS prcgrcssifg g nicely uncsr the efii isst oirsc- tion of Mir. Sands fur. who has charge of the dri l.rg. Mr- Hennessy is TOW in Garup sril- erintending the shiT msnt cf tfe balance of the casing purchased d some time ago from that town
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
CHURCHES AGAIN OPEN

The churches of Holbrook which have been closed tor over two months on account of the epidemic of the Spanish Infuen- ga, are again having services. The L. D. $. church held their first service on December 1st and will continue to have their regu- lar services erch Sunday after noon with Sunday School at ten thirty Sunday mornings. At the Methodist church the pastor. Reverend Andrews of Winslow, delivered very able sermon on Monday night of this week. This was Reverend Andrews first sermon in Holbrook. having been sent to this district at the annual conference in October, and those hearing him were very much pleased with his address. M sthodlst services will be con ducted at this church every Monkay night at 7::30. Episco- pal services will be announced later.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Town, County and General
 News Stories of Interest
Gathered and Written During the Week by the News Staff of Reporters. If You Don't See It Here, It Didn't Happen. Anyhow, It's Worth Reading.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED

Alta regular meeting of Liberty Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Tuesday night. the following new officers were elected:
 Mrs. Esther Henning. Worthy Matron; Sidney Sapp. Worthy Patron; Mrs. Ethel Newman. Associate Matron; Mary Woods. Conductress; Mrs. Alma Sapp, Associate Conductress; I n e E Smith. Secretary; W. J. Hook way, Treasurer.
 The following appointments were made;
 Mrs. D. J. Thomas, Chaplain and Trustee: L. D. Diyelbess, Warden; w. B. Woods. Sentinel; Mrs. James Donohoe. Organist;; Mrs. Ruth Kelley, Marshal.
 Five Star Points:
 1 Maude Bazell.
 2 Mrs. W. J. Hookway.
 8 Ellen Scorse.
 4 Lorena Divelbess.
 5 Mrs. Margaret Smith.
 All elected and appointed of- ticers will hold office for one year. After the election of of ficers the same were duly in- stalled by Past Worthy Matron. Mrs. D. J. Thomas. after which lunch was served in the banquet room.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

ed into and while it had mons
 whatever O the trench mortar
 bang the first gent shouted, it
 wuz such that convinced me of
 the confident belief of a gent
 what'd made a close study O tn
 situation.
 Mike n me bein pals an never havin' had fallin' out ceptin tn time he tried to navigate Ce- dar Brook, Sunny Brook and Green River all in one day, an bein' no navigator couldn't read his compass and shampood my hair with a bottle O glue insted uv tn liquid sope I'd brought up from tn city, I decides to have him lope over this way and git in on what wuz to my way O thinkin' the best chanct he'd ever see. So I telegrafs Mike and tells him to pint his nose in this direction and foller it prom to. Mike'll be here next week an then we'll try an find a way t git into tn game. Meantime I'm goin' to git a file O the Hol- brook News frum away back and cram up fer tn examinashun Mike'll promulgate. Pm kinda strong on tn attatood the News has took in boostin' on facts an pattin' tn men on tn back who've made such an honest strivin' fer results in tn field durin' what the News calls "a difficult period" and to which sentiment I subscribes.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Another Pioneer Citizen
 Passed Away Monday

On Monday of this week, N. s. By died at his home in Winslow, death resulting from heart trou- ble.
 In the death of Mir. Bly, Nav ajo county loses one of her most highly respected and substantial citizens, as he was extensively interested in business enterprises throughout the entire county. He was president of the Bank of Winslow. and heavily inter- ested in the cattle business throughout Northern Arizona. at the time of hIs death being a member of the firm of Wallace 6 By.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
New Bank Cashier Takes Chqrge


 H. M. Moritz, who has alicia ted as cashier of the St. Johns State Bank since w. P. Lowe vacated that position. expects to return in a few days to his home in Holbrook. He will b succeeded by MT. Garrett of Oklahoma. a gentleman well versed in the banking business and a friend of D. J. Thomas. of Holbrook. vice president of the St. Johns State Bank and cashier of the Merchants 6 Stockgrow- CTS Bank of Holbr ), k. St. Johns Observer.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13


 Judge Sidney Sapp was bus mess visitor in Winslow last Saturday.
 James Reeder returned Wed nesday morning from Chicago where he had been engaged in Red Cross work for several months. MT. Reeder would have gone to France had not the close of the war prevented.
 W. W. Caldwell returned to Holbrook Wednesday evening from San Diego. where be had spent several months in the U. s. Navy school for of cers. The .lOse of the war made the continuation of the school E=- necessary and Mr. Caldwell vas given an indefinite furlo1gh. which will probably ba changed to permanent discharge He has not yet decilel upon his l,ians for the future. lut pil probably remain in IIoibrcok.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
HOIbrOok Boy Seriously Wounded

A message received last Mon day by relatives of the young man in HoIbrook. stated that James J. Scorse had been ser iously wounded on November Il while engaged with his regiment in fighting the last battle of the war in France. No further news of the young mans condi- tion has been received by his relatives. notwithstanding the fact that telegrams have been sent the war department by his relatives.
 The young man is a son of H. H. Seorse and enlisted several months ago in a Canadian regi- ment. going almost immediately to France.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Defense Council
 Appoints Committees

The Navajo County Council of Defense met in the county super intendent's office Tuesday after noon and appointed committees in yarlons precincts of the coun- ty whose duties it will be to as- sist soldiers and sailors. who have been discharged from ser vice. in securing employment. This action was taken in com pliance with a request received few days before from the chair man of the state council.
 Chairman John A. Freeman appointed the following com mittees:
 Winslow-Community Council.
 Holbrook-J. A. Morrow, John FIanigan.
 snowflake-C. R. FiIIerup, T. c. Hoyt.
 St. Joseph-Jno. s. Westover, J. P. Richards.
 Taylor-E. T. Hatch, J. H. Allen.
 Show Low-Frank Ellsworth. George Woolford.
 Lakeside-N. s. Hansen. ". H. Larson.
 Pinedale-James Peterson. E. Thomas. Jr.
 WoOdruff-Bert Hatch. James Brinkerhoff.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

The body of Miss Marcslla BrimhalI was shipped to Hol- brook Wednesday from Mesa, where the young lady died a few days ago of influenza. It was taken to Taylor in the afternoon for interment. Miss BrimhalI is the daughter of Norman A. Brimhall, a former resident of Taylor, whose home is now in Mesa.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

The Victory Girls were well pleased with thr outcome of their program given at the Pasti s Theatre on Friday night of last week, the proceeds of which netted the girls $149 35. The program was not only a financial success but was enjoyed by all present.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
CONFIDENCE JUSTIFIED.

Skepticism regarding Arizo-
 mas oil possibilities is ebbing Sc
 rapidly that the persistent pes
 simist" is about to hunt new
 fields for his endeavors. During
 the past two month it has been noticeable the number of men,
 prominent in the business, who have quietly investigated at first hand the reports of probable riches in the wastes of Arizona. Geologists of no mean reputation have centered their attention in this direction and hard-headed business men and men of prac- tical experience in the oil busl- ness have become interested in such a practical way that the next few months should prove to the world that Arizona is not dependent upon it's mines or it's cattle for it's claim to wealth. Already possessed of mines that are the wonder of science, nas ture seems to have tried to com pensate for the arid stretches of land and the lack of verdure by making the land depository fol untold wealth.
 Have you ever stopped to con sider that there is oil to the north, east, south and west of us-that Arizona is practically in the center of proven oil areas Have you stopped to consider that the prospective oil fields have all the proven features O. other proven fields of the coun- try? It must occur to you, also. that the producing fields today were once in the same position as the prospective fields of Ar zona.
 Arizona" has always been Q synonym for riches, and 1t IS perhaps not an exaggerated statement when we say that l" Arizona" has really been ? symbol of wealth, and Arizona will become the dollar sign of the United States on its first pro duction of oil.
 The Arizona fields have had such favorable endorsement that one must but read these reports to become convinced that oil IF Arizona is not only possible, but quite potent probability. One third of the area of this state IS. of oil bearing formation and oil seepages are not an uncommon occurrence.
 The skeptic of a few months ago is quietly locating land n the prospective fields and read ily admits that there is more fire associated with the smoke than he at first believed. The average Arizonan has heretofore known only mining as the vas resource of the state and it has been difficult to divide his at tention between his beloved cop per and the possibilities for oil. Every argument under the sun has been advanced as to why Arizona did not have oil, and as each has been met by compell- ing evidence that Arizona HAS oil, the people of Arizona now not only believe that oil produc- tion is possible, but they firmly expect the state to be if not the largest, then one of the largest oil producers in the country. It's Arizona's way.-Arizona Bulle- tin.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Miss Pollyanna Palmer, teach CT of Domestic Science in the To- cal high school, returned Sunday from Phoenix where she was called ten days ago by the death of her father. Miss Palmer's and sister accompanied her to Holbrook and expect to remain through the winter. They have taken apartments with Mrs. Grouse.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

H. M. Moritz returned Wed nesday from St. Johns. where he had been in charge of the St. Johns State Bank for several weeks. He has resumed his duties as assistant cashier of the Merchants 6 Stockgrowers Bank of this place.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Judge Frank H. Lyman of Maricopa County will arrive in Holhrook on Friday, the 18th inst, for the purpose of hearing arguments in connection with the estate of Nasif Tanner. de- ceased, which is an Apache County case, transferred to Holbrook for hearing.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Santos OrtegO Coming Home

Tomas Ortego received a tele- gram last Saturday from his son, Santos. stating that the latter had arrived safely in New York and would start for Holbrook in a few days. Santos has been aboard the U. s. s. Jacona for several months and has made number of trips to European waters.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Hopi Company to Resume Drilling

The officers of the Hopi Oil Company expect to have every thing in readiness to resume drilling operations in few days Senator Mayfiieid- and Thomas McCauley, of accompany. went out to the works Wednesday to arrange for the commence nert of work, which had been stopped for a few weeks in order that a supply of water might be obtain ed. The snow and rain filled the company reserHnir thrs making it unnecessary to 6sill fer water at this time. and allowing the work on the oil well to te resumed.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Thomas H. Shelley and wife, merchants of Heber. were in HoIbrook Wednesday of this week. MT. and Mrs. Shelley have been visiting relatives in St. Joseph for several days and were enroute home.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Frank Horton shipped one car of horses and several cars of sheep to Congress Junction We'd nesday for winter pasture.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

A stated communication of Chalcedony Lodge. F. 6 A. M.. will be held in the Masonic Tenn pie tomorrow night. At this meeting the annual election of officers for the ensuing year will occur.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13
Mrs. Wetsler RscsiUes Sad Nc $

 Mrs. Wetzler RscsiUes Sad Nefs
 Thursday mornitg Mrs. Fred Wetzler received a message an nouncing the death of her ne- phew, Sergeant David NJ Rosen- waId, at Camp Cody. Demi' 6. N. M. The young mans ceath was caused by Dneuu enia. fol- lowing an attack of inf usrza.
 Sergeant Rosenwalo's hone was in Albuquerque. where his body will be taken for intermeEf. Mrs. Wetzler left here last night to attend the funeral.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Mrs. Willoughby. who was forced to close her school at Concho on account of the in- f1uenza. has accepted a place as teacher of the Joppa school. in this county.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

The many friends of Mrs. Jd.ia Braam and her mother, will be interested to know that they expect to leave Holbrook next Monday for points in Cali fornia, where they will spend the winter.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Cloudy weather does not in terfere with our method of mak- ing photographs. Come in and inspect samples of our work. Nelson's Studio. Larson block.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

James A. Johnson. president of the United Cattle Loan Com pany of Phoenix, has been spend ing several days In Holbrook in the interest of his company.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Photographs make excellent Christmas presents. Visit the Nelson Studio in the Larson block and place your order early. 12-13tf
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Geo. Scott of Show Low. was in Holbrook this week.
 MT. and Mrs. James Scott are spending the week in Phoenix.
 Buy your Xmas present 5 early at Wetzler'.
 Mrs. James Donohoe of Ada mana, visited friends here Tues day.
 J. Cressy of SpringervilIe, was a guest of the Hotel Holbrook. Tuesday.
 c. M. Dyer of St. Johns. was a business visitor in HoIbrook Tuesday.
 Go to the Wright lunch room for a irst-cI meal. (D-6-tf)
 Go to Nelson's Studio, Larson block for first class photographic work. 12-13tf
 Frank Aoctor. sheep man of Vernon, was in Holbrook several days this week.
 Buy your Xmas presents early at Wetzler's.
 
 Mrs. G. BazelI of Navajo was a guest of her aunt. Mrs. Mar garet Smith, Wednesday.
 Keep your money at home. Nelson's Photo Gallery guaran- tees satisfaction.
 The Hopen Land Co.,, shipped seventy head of horses to Phoe- nix Tuhsday for pasture.
 W. W. Freeman of the A. C. M. I. store at Snowflake, was a business visitor in Holbrook Tuesday.
 Wetzler's did not forget the kiddies. They carry a complete line of toys.
 Henry Scorse has gone to Phoenix to assist his father in looking after his various farm and livestock interests.
 A. w. Bikker, Insurance man of Flagstaff. was looking after business in HoIbroek Wednes- day.
 Mrs. Walter McLaws spent several days in Holbrook this week. coming in from thelr ranch west of town.
 If you don't know what to give for Xmas, consult l Wetzler's.
 Mrs. L. Caldwell and son went to Gallup Wednesday evening to visit MT. and Mrs. King. former residents of Holbrook.
 Hal D. Sharp, travelling sales man for Babbitt Brothers Trad ing Company. returned Tuesday from trip over his territory. J. A. Banner of Miles City. Montana, brother of the late H. J. Banner. arrived in Holbrook on Wednesday.
 Sheriff Lee Newman has re- turned to town after spending | some time out on his ranch look ing after his cattle interests.
 L. M. Savage of Woodruff, | spent Tuesday in town looking after business in connection with | the Woodruff Irrigation Company Supervisor John A. Freeman was down from Snowflake on Tuesday of this week.
 John Nelson, prominent stock man of Heber. was in Holbrook the first part of the week.
  Miss Ina Campbell of Snow flake is back at her studies in | the Holbrook high school after several days visit with her pa rents
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Let the Holbrook Bakery make your Christmas fruit cake. Get your order in early. Phone 96.
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The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

John M. Freeman. county su- peryisor. and Mrs. Freeman of Snowflake. were in Holbrook Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Buy a comfortable rocker or chair for Mother or Dad at Wetzler's.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

The Wright lunch room sells pies. cakes and other dellcacies. Cakes made to order. AD-6-tf)
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Go to the Toggery shop for Christmas presents for men relatives and friends. A beauti- ful assortment from which to select your gifts.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Buy your Ymas presents early at Weitzler's.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-13

Miss Ina Campbell of Snow flake is back at her studies in the Holbrook high school after several days visit with her pa rents.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-04-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Boise, Idaho, March
IL, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that War
rem 7. Simmons, of Prairie, Idaho,
who, on December IS, 1914, made
Homestead Entry No 016913, for
N hSW a, SW u SWA, Sec. /, and
SEA SEA, Section 2, Township l
North, Range z East, Boise Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
Three-year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before
w c. HOWE, United States Commits
sioner, at his office, at Mountain
Home, Idaho, ON the 29th day of
April, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses;
William w. Newell, Frank c..
Bower, Elsie NJ Kent, of Prairie,
Idaho, and Albert Brown, of Lenox,
Idaho.
FRANK. S. HER,
Nc 16, Apr 10 Register.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-04-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, T. S.
Land Office at Boise, Idaho, April
3, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Mil
3red E, Scofeld, of Mountainhome,
Idaho, who on, June 22nd, 1914
made desert land entry, No. 016275,
for Ne SWA section IL, township
5 south, range east, Boise meridian.
has filed notice of intention to make
final proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Register
and Receiver, at the United States
Land Office, at Boise, Idaho, on the
18th day of May, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses.
F. B. Ingraham, 81 Mountainhome,
Idaho; Claud S. Skillings, of Grand
view, Idaho; Mrs. Ed Craincross, of
Grandyiew, Idaho; Louisa Allen. of
Idaho.
FRANK S. HER,
April May Register
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-04-06

said petition contained the names OF
1914 qualified electors at school cleo
lions, residents and voters within
said School District No 6; and said
Board of County Commissioners, hav-
ing on said day, to-wit, on the 18th
day of March, 1918, at a special
meeting of said Board called as afore-
said, considered said petition, and
being fully advised in the premises,
and being satisfied that said petition
is signed by more than one-fifth of
those within the district who are
qualified to vote at school elections,
and no greater number of qualified
voters, or none at all having remon-
strated against the establishment of
said Independent School District, said
Board of County Commissioners, pur-
suant to Section 122 of Chapter 1859
of the laws the the Eleventh Session
OF the Legislature of Idaho as amend
ed by Chapter 142 of the Twelfth
session ordered that the question of
so establishing such independent
school district be submitted to vote
OF all the electors of the district,
who, under the provisions of said
chapter 1853, Eleventh Session Laws.
and amendments thereto are author
lied to vote for the levy of taxes and
issue of bonds; that said election be
held at the School House at Mountain
Home in said district on the 9th day
of April 1918, and that at least
twenty days notice thereof be given
WHEREFORE NOTICE is HERE
BY GIVEN, that an election will be
held at the School House in Noun
tain Home, Gilmore County, State of
Idaho, on Saturday the 9Th day of
April, 1918, for the purpose of de-
termining the question of establish
ing an Independent School District,
the boundaries of said district to be
identical with the boundaries of
School District No. 6 of Elmore coun-
ty, State of Idaho, and the territory
and taxable property of said indie
pendent School District to embrace
all the territory, and taxable prop
eHtF now contained In said School
District No g.
Polls will be open at o'clock in
the morning of said day and will
close at o'clock in the evening.
Those in favor of establishing said
School District, will
vote Independent School District
Yes.
Those opposed, Independent School
District No.
Dated March IA, 1918.
f. M HOBBS,
Clerk Board of County Commissioners
Mch 16-23-30 Apr 6.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-04-06
The Congregational Church.
All services on new timetable,

All services on new timetable,
Sunday forenoon, subject, 1.-THE
Force OF United Prayer Behind the
Allied Forces" The request of the
7. S. Senate to the President for "a
day of public humiliation, prayer and
fasting, to be observed by the people
of the United States
Evening 500, lecture on Fore
CLEANS of Liberty; Religious and Po-
litical Wyclif, Huss, Savonarola,
Luther, and Others Special music
at both services.
Teachers monthly meeting Tues
day evening with Mr., and Mrs. 0.
e. Norell.
Stereopticon lecture, 81 views, on
Foregleams of Liberty, Wednesday
evening.
Choir rehearsal Thursday evening.
Ladies aid in Sections Thursday af-
ternoon.
Evening services week nights at
500 o'clock
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-04-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION

petition having been regularly
presented to the Board of County
Commissioners of Elmore County at
a special meeting Of said board on the
18th day Of March, 1918, called
among other things, for the purpose
of considering said petition, petition
ing said Board of County Commits
sioners to establish an Independent
School District. the boundaries of
said district to be identical with the
boundaries of School District No 6
of Gilmore County, State Of Idaho,
which boundaries are already estab-
lished, and the territory and taxable
property of said Independent School
District to embrace all the territory
and taxable property now, contained
in said School District No 6, which