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The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
Senator Ashurst and Congressman Hayden Visit
 HOIbrOOk and the Oil Fields

Isuing for one fourth of the area leased upon discovery 1 of oil.
 Wednesday t h e party made a trip to the Petrifed Forest where Mrs. Ashurst became possed of several Tvery attractive specimens of petrifed wood.
 Congressman H a y d e n found his time limited and returned to Winslow Tues day night, but before leav- ing renewed many old friend ships and secured first hand information regarding the oil field.
 The Holbrook Field may
  well congratulate itself on having stanch champions as the Arizona Congressional delegation. Mrs. Ashurst also readily grasped the Significance of the formation and of the indications for oil and is already more convers- ant with the subject of the Holbrook Oil Field than many who have spent a much greater time in the field. All expressed regret that more time could not be spent at Holbrook, but have promised an early return, prompted by their keen interest in de- velopment.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
Important Decision to
 Oil Land Leasers

The following communication has been received at this office, which will be of interest to this section and county in general:
 Phoenix, Ariz., May 1, 1919.
 DEAR SIR:-This department having received numerous re- quests for information as to the right of a lessee of state land to sub-Iet, assign or transfer such lease. and as the most of these requests have come from people who are interested in, or who contemplate acquiring an inter- est in lands leased for oil pur- poses, and as a great number of those seeking information are residents of Navajo county, we ask to be permitted to advise through the columns of your paper that:
 A lease covering state land may be legally assigned only pith the consent of the State Land Commissioner.
 An agreement to transfer, either written or verbal. without the consent of the Land Commis- sioner, conveys no right to the transferee, and the rights under the lease remain in the original lessee subject to a legal assign ment by him to another. Signed w. A. MOEUR,
 State Land Commissioner. [Signed
 By BEN R. CLARK.
 Deputy Land Commissioner.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16

MT. Gahan expect to begin active operations in the near future although it would be premature to state a definite date at this time. However. it is the desire to lose no time in starting development.
 MT. Gahan has already se- cured property in the Hol- brook Field and in addition to interesting his principals, will in all liklihood, become actively interested in a per sonal way, predicting an im- production of oil from the field and an era of pro- for the town that is difficult to visualize at this stage of development. He states that he will not be mapping and expects to re- turn to Holbrook within the next six weeks.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
THE ADAMANA OIL co.

It has been general news for some time that this com pany was making arrange ments with Contractor Clam pitt of Los Angeles, for the drilling of this well under contract. Work was renewed the latter part of last week under the direction of Irving Carl, who, we understand,
 represents the contractor.
 A supply of tools and drilling appliances arrived with MT. Carl, and with a large water supply on hand there should be no further delay in mak- ing progress. Operations of the past few days have been in the nature of test work and on conclusion of prelim- mary tests MT. Carl will bring on additional crew with
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
THE HoPI OIL co.

The crank-shaft, the delay in arrival of which has held up operations at the Hopi well, arriv ed yesterday.
 Pending the arrival of this part Superintendent Jeff Morrison of the Wind River company, has been making all needed arrangements for starting continuous work. Electric lights have been placed on the rig, heavier machinery installed in place of the lighter rig formerly in use, casing hauled to the property and water enough impounded to last a consid- erable time. It is the in- tention to drill a continuous 24-hour run and progress in footage should be rapid from now on. The Wind River company, under whose di- rection drilling will be ac- complished, mas made com plete preparations and the ability of this company in the development line is a sufficient basis for the optom- ism that prevails in camp.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
A. B. Baird Returns

MT. A. B. Baird, the we'll known geologist, returned Monday from the coast. where he has been spending some time on business mat ters connected with his in- terests in the Holbrook field. We are advised that a new company has been formed and that MT. Baird was com pletely successful in arrang- ing for financing of the pro- ject which will develop a portion of his holdings in the field and that early activity may be looked for.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
For Mrs. Lines

A delightfulauction bridge party was enjoyed by a num- Der of the friends of Mrs. Geo. w. Hennessey at her home Wednesday afternoan, the occasion being in honor of Mrs. M. N. Lines, mother of Mrs. L. M. Reynolds. The rooms were attractiYely decorated with floral stands and a dainty collation. was served after the games.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
Noticeable Improvement

The western part of town is taking on a new look of late, due to themany cement sidewalks which have been constructed. These walks add greatly to the appear ance of the streets and the next rain will clearly de- monstrate their convenience. These walks havebeen placed by Contractor F. w. Whitten for the property owners and the City Council will place cement crossings to connect consecutive blocks of these one of these crossings being already in place. We hope to see more of these walks constructed by our public spirited citizens.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
Popular Teachers Laave
 On Overland Trip

The Misses Durant, Ham, n1ond and Davies who have been teaching in the Hol- brook schools for the past year, left Monday by auto for the Grand Canyon via the Hopi Indian Reservation at which latter point they will visit some of the quaint villages to be found in that section.
 Misses Durant and Davies will continue their trip west ward to their homes on the coast, but Miss Hammond will return to Holbrook for a short stay before going to her home in Colorado.
 Miss Hammond has been teacher of Manual Training in the Holbrook school and she has certainly shown her proficiency in her chosen line of work by building, almost entirely, the automobile in which the young ladies will travel to the Canyon.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
The Crouch

Whenever you hear a man complaining about the delay in getting a gusher in the Holbrook Field or getting a rig tuned up for effective work, delays in general that are a part of and incident to all pioneer developments, just find out what interest the grouch may have. Ten to one he has about fifty dol lars worth of stock that he expects to make a million on, or he has a claim or two that he would like to have the other fellow prove up for him while he sits back and takes it easy, possibly having spent the enormous sum of twenty dollars or so for a location. hear some of em talk you would think that the stake they hope for would he of no avail unless received in time to get to California before historic July 1st. We wonder if MT. Crouch ever stopped to think that any delay, whether ne- cessary or unnecessary, caus- ed the man behind the gun a helluv a lot more perspira- tion than it does the little fellow, and if it does not stand to reason that all pos .sible means are taken to
 
 avoid delay by the operators.
 The history of the scene of our most recent excitement, Ranger, was not a matter of speed and that field was closer to supply centers than is Holbrook. The history of any producing field W a s never made in a day, and take it all in all, a little more than a year since the incep- tion of the interest in this field, Holbrook has done re- markedly well in the facts of a d vers circumstandces caused by tae worlds war, cold and epidemic, probably the most unfavorable period for financing in the history of the country. Now that matters are releived in this connection, it would be sur prising to cast a total of the numerous interests which will soon augment our pioneers in the development of this field.
 Wonder if MT. Crouch would work half as hard at actual developments as he does with his mouth.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
Boost From Bob Adams

Bob Adams, who is drilling for oil on some land about twenty miles Holbrook. Arizona. Is in the city on business and expects to return west this morning. MT. Adams says the oil indlca- tions where he is drilling are very pronounced and it is his opinion that an "oil boom" will soon be reality out in the Hol- brook district. Albuquerque Journal, May 5.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16

Unquestionable conclusion from the above statement of the doings of the various companies is that it is but a matter of days before the drills will be resounding from three corners of the field and in each case the preparations made and being made, war rant the opinion that the Holbrook field will be de- veloped without further de- lay and that business-like methods are being followed in development which will, we feel confident, prove to the world that the many em- inent geologists who have so heartily endorsed the field, have added another success full chapter in their life's his tory and that the Holbrook oil field will be no small fac tor in the petroleum supply of the country. We have a perfect structure, we have many oil indications and we have operating companies in the field who will operate the combination spells OIL PRODUCTION.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
Birthday Dinner

Miss Mary Taylor and small son were dinner guests of Mrs. w. B. Cross and dau- ghters, last Sunday, the oc- casion was the birthday an- niversary of Mrs. Taylor.
 Other friends who enjoyed this pleasant were Mrs. R. L. Newman, and Mrs. Robt. Smith.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16

eral public interest it is the province of the newspaper published therein to convey to the outside world a true and comprehensive state ment of conditions as they actually exist and as they change from time to time. It is a false policy to create a false impression and the News has endeavored at all times to refrain from any suspicion of "boom publi- city,. Here in Holbrook the subject of prime importance at this time is the successful development of the Holbrook Oil Field, t h e immense structure which has been so favorably endorsed by a le- zion of reputable geologists, a n d whose endorsement, coupled with the actual oil indications, form a sound and substantial basis for our confident beleif that the Hol- brook Field will duplicate, if not surpass, the history of Ranger and Burkburnett.
 The interest in this first field, always keen from the inception of activity, is gradually growing a good, steady and healthy growth; more and more substantial interests are becominginter- ested and contracts for addl- tional ellshave been made or are being negotiated. Those who have obtained the im- pression that there is a ''boom" on in Holbrook are a little ahead of the game that will come later we are confident, but in the very nature of things such a con- dition cannot be expected during initial exploration of the field. It is true that those who are far seeing and of practical judgment are not disposed to be caught mapping when the boom does come, and that real estate in Holbrook has frightened up" as a result of what we confidently feel is in store for our community. Plans are being made by those of foresight, and the interest with the same gradual in- crease-keeping pace with de- velopment and additions to actual operations-will justify the present opinion that Hol- brook will actually be the center of a wonderful activi- ty the coming summer.
 The truth is good enough and to those of keen per ception the truth in regard to present conditions in the the Holbrook Field is indeed wonderful considering the obstacles which have had to be overcome by the pioneers in development during what has perhaps been the most inauspicious period for fin ancing in the history of the last decade.
 Therefore, appreciating the difficulties of pioneer de velopment, and appreciating further the fact that the Holbrook Field has been "clean", the News takes the utmost pleasure in lending it's columns to legitimate en- deavors. The same line o1 reasoning induces us to say that we shall use our columns xryi4b fbo co7oo frood0no iT
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
the intention of working full "A hours each day.
THE APACHE OIL co.

This company is still in course of financing and it is expected that definite news of intended development will be available within the next thirty days.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16

Mrs. Glenn Franklin of Winslow is in Holbrook visit ing her sister Mrs. Davis.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16
For Sale

My seven room house and two lots. See me at once,
 W. R. BLACK.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16

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The Holbrook news., 1919-05-16

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The courier-index., 1919-11-07
Advertiser Pleased
 With C.-I. SerUice

For several weeks the Courier Index has been carrying series of large display advertisements for the Dunbar Molasses and Syrup Com pany of New Orleans. Yesterday the Courier-Index management re- ceived the following very appre- ciated letter from the company:
 "We have just seen your issue containing our last ad. and feel that you are due our thanks for position given us. We appreciate the fact that it is little difficult for you to give us favorable po- sition at all times, but want you to know that we appreciate your eff forts in that direction.
 "We feel also that you will be interested in knowing the direct re- suits of our campaign for the first month, an1 want to say that we re- ceived n lerous letters, not alone from our distributors, but from the retail grocers of your section, and feel very much encouraged from the results obtained so far"
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
Cotton Here Brought
 8I Gents c Pound

Last week the Courier-lndex car ried story on the high prices be. ing paid here for cotton. At that time the maximum price was 70 cents, paid by Nixon, McClintock & Co.,, to H. B. Derrick, Sr., TOT a hale A few hours later Harold Derrick sold to Dick Hardin, buyer for George Greenhaw, bale for 80 cents a pound, and on Saturday H. B. Piper of Brickeys sold bale for 81 cents a pound, the highest price ever paid here for cotton.
 Local cotton receipts are begin ming to pick up, now that weather yea ea conditions are improved. Up to Thursday night 8,217 bales had been received here, against 1O,745 up to the night of November 6 1918. The grades are showing some improvement since the rains have quit falling.
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
THEY'RE OFF!

Senator Poindexter's hat is in the ring, the first, we believe to land there squarely, although a number are being held in hand or twirled in hesitating fingers.
 r. The prompt decision of the sen ator from Washington should spur the hangers-back. Let them all step up and try shy. The ring IS large and at this stage of the pro ceedings is eas yto hit. Later it may be crowded and the tendency of a hat, unless thrown with great skill, will be to strike and glance off.
 The best results, for the average thrower at least, are to be had right now. No styles of hat are barred, no color and no size. The senatorial topper (still in use, we belive, on occasion), the southern slouch, the western broad brim, the military cap-all are entitled to a show. As a show is all a great many will get, the early advantages of 'roomy ring and an unjostled elbow in throwing ought not to be overlooked. By next spring, the air will be full of hats.-Kansas City Star.
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
WHY GoMPERs FLED.

Sam Gompers has been telling a New York reporter a good story against himself. :,
 "While I was in London" he said, "I met. fellow countryman1 who greeted me quite warmly. knew his face quite well, but for the lie of me I couldn't place him, so as a sort of feeler, l asked him what he was doing in London.
 "He looked at me in rather a queer sort of way for a moment, and then he answered that he had important business to transact with the British war office. Finally l told him, in an apologetic way, that I couldn't recall his name.
 .''Oh I am General Pershlng,' he said" or,
 What did you do then, Sam?" asked the reporter.
 "Do?" replied Gompers, with a characteristic smile. "Why, l fled as quickly as I could, for fear l should be fool enough to ask him if he had beeni the war"
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
COMMISSIONERS
 ARE ORGANIZED
MEN WHO WILL CONSTRUCT SYSTEM OF ROADS ELECT MAX D. MILLER PRESIDENT, F. N. BURKE SECRETARY.

The commissioners of road im- provement district No. 2, created by act of the legislature at the special session held in September, met on Tuesday afternoon at the court house and organized by elect ing Max D. Miller president, NJ. H. Ford vice president and F. N. Burke secretary. It is understood at later date the commissioners will elect an active permanent sec retary, at which time MT. Burke will turn the books over to the new man. Mir. Burke was elected now in order that the organization of the board might be perfected.
 R. G. Apple, named as one of the commissioners in the act creating the district. resigned, and Judge Hummer appointed Dr. O. L. Will liamson as his successor. Eight of the nine commissioners were pres ent and qualified. They are Max D. Miller, F. N. Burke, M H. Ford, J. l.. Hughes, J. M. Bush, M. G. Thomson, T. c. Conner and Dr. o. L. Williamson. The ninth com missioner is L. E. Langston, who was not present.
 The state highway department has had engineers in the field for several weeks making the prelim- mary surveys for the system of roads that will practically cover Lee county. The surveyors have just about completed their work and will return to Little Rock within a few days to make up their report
 No active steps looking toward the sale of bonds or the letting of the contract will be undertaken un- til the supreme court passes on the constitutionality of the acts of the last special session. A test case is now before the court, and it is un- derstood decision will De rem dered within the next three weeks.
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
COUNCIL FAVORS
 STREET PAVING
CITY ENGINEER OF HELENA INVITED TO COME HERE, LOOK OVER SITUATION AND GIVE ESTIMATE OF COST.

At the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday night, Judge E. D. Robertson, who had been chosen to serve as mayor pending the election of a permanent sue cessor to Mayor J. M. Johnston, who resigned, presided at the ses- sion. City Attorney D. s. Plum mer said he did not think it nec- essary to call a special election at this time, unless matters in the or ganlzation of the water and sewer age improvement districts pro- gresed to stage where it was nec- essary for the mayor and members of the' council to perform some off, ficial acts in connection with the bond issues. The council decided not to issue the call for the special election unless it became necessary to do so. If no emergency arises Judge Robertson will serve as mayor until the regular city cleo tion, on the first Tuesday in April, 1920.
 The council, at the meeting Tues day night, further discussed the matter of organizing an improve ment district to pave the streets of Marianne. Sentiment among the members was favorable to the or ganization of an improvement dis trict. However, the first move. must come from the property owners. It is probable the city engineer of Helena, who has had charge of the street improvement work in that city for a number of years, will be asked to spend one day next week in Marianna looking over the situa- tion and giving some estimates on the probable cost of the improve ment. When these figures are avail able it is understood the matter will be taken up in the Lions Club and the movement to create an improve ment district will be launched by that organization.
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
RAISED
 FOR ATHLETICS
CITIZENS SUBSCRIBE s27o AND TURN IT OVER TO HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE SPORTS.

Public-spirited citizens of Mari anna have donated the sum of $270 to the athletic department of the Marianna high school to assist the boys and girls in properly equipping the school for athletics and in the purchase of paraphernalia for the football and basketball teams. The school board recently acquired the Hutton property on Pearl street, and it has been converted into an athletic field. More interest is be- ing manifested this year in sports among the boys and girls than in previous years, and it is confidently expected some stars will be devel- oped before the season closes.
 Those who subscribed to the fund to promote athletics are as follows: Charles Mckee, F. R. Tur- ner, w. J. Shorten, The E. J. Beaz- ley Company, Grove-Reed Company, Harrington Bros. J. M. Hewitt, J. B. and c. E. Daggett, John and Burk Mann, w. L. Ward, M. D. Daggett, c. c. Kitchener, Robert son & Benham, R. l.. Hope, D. 5. Clark, Larimore Robinson, c. E. Yancey, Wm. Long, J. L. Isaacs, R. D. Jarratt, R. D. Smith, Griftis- Newborn Co.,, W. E. Greenhaw, K G. Apple, Dr. E. D. Wall, Dr. W, B. Bean, T. B. Freeman, Potts & McCulloch, W. P Harris, John Dowdy, Ned Newell, R. L. Nixon ". S. McClintock, F. N. Burke, Roy Williams, o. G. Norment, Millle, Lumber Co.,, I. B. Katzenstein. J 0. Payne. J. M. Bush, Arthur Cot ter, w. F. Nelson, H. M. Jackson W. B. Mann, ST., R. l.. Blair. 0 c. Sutton & Co.,, Ben Bonner, Ma rianna Ice & Storage Co.,, o. l. Williamson, J. E. Strain, Hugi Nixon.
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
Local Ice Company
 Plans Improvements

J. s. Wahl of Charlottesville. president of the Marianne Ice and Storage Company, spent Wednes- day in the city attending meeting of the stockholders. J. P. Hughes of this city, is secretary, treasurer and general manager of the busi- ness. At the meeting Wednesday, A. J. Thomson was employed as engineer at the plant for the ensu,, ing year. An order was placed with the Prick Company for b. ton tank, with the necessary equip ment to make an output of 80 tons of ice a day. Many improvements and additions are to be made to take care of the increasing business and to make a better gradeo ice. Mir. Hughes says there will be no more 20-pound limits.
The courier-index., 1919-11-07
THE SOLDIERS PROTEST.

Bishop Flipper said in an address at Atlanta:
 "A colored chaplain was address in squad of colored men back of Bar-le-Duc.
 Boys he said, Satan is pow erful. but he is not omnipotent. He is bound with chains, yet he can get at you'-and the chaplain pointe dto Mobile soldier-'andi he can get at you'-and he pointed to asoldier from Paint Rock.
 ''rhe Paint Rock soldier gave a grunt. m
 Why, boss he protested, the old cuss might as well be loose. "- Washington Star.