Arizona republican., 1919-01-25
H0LBRO0K HAS NEW
 GRINDER COMMERCE .T0 BOOST DISTRICT

IIOLBROOk, Ariz, Jan. 22-To pro- vide a means for organized effort in ihe promotion of good roads and other public improvements, to furnish au- thortatiyc information in answer to the numerous inquiries regarding the oll possibilities of what prominent ge- oiogists say Is one of the most promis- ing uudeveloped oil fields in the coun- try. and to call attention to the many wonders of nature and scenic attrac- tions on Navajo county and vicinity, tine Uolbrook Chamber of Commerce has been organized.
 So great is the enthusiasm mani tested in the new organization il was necessary tO secure the largest hall in The city for the second meeting, and prominent citizen from Winslow. Snowflake. Taylor and other parts ot the country were in attendance. Rev. Father C. F. Nabre who is good roads enthusiast, came all the way from Flagstaff to help start the new club.
 Holhrook is the gateway to the Petri fled Forest. the Painted Desert, Cliff DWcllers' and Aztec ruins. Hopi Indian reservation (where the weird snake dance is held annually), Apache h. dian reservation, and the White noun tains. The last named is one of the finest fishing and hunting sections, and the scenery is superb. Thousands ol tourists from all over the world an uually visit the first named wonders.
 Tn addition to the attractions for the tourist and sportsman in the White mountains, there is a good coal field and the largest timber belt in the coun- fpr, be started as they are tapped by the Apache railway, now nearly completed. which runs from Holbrook to Cooley. An immense saW-mill is being built at the terminus, and a tie treating plant will be established at Holbrook.
 Great interest is being manifested in ihe oil possibilities of the Holbrook field. particularly by those living in the older oil producing feds. Dorsey Ilagcr of Tulsa, Okla: Prof. C. L. Major former geolOgist for United " orde copper company: A. A Johnson cX president of Wyoming State uni versity: J. R. Booth instructor at Uni Nersity at Santa Fe, N. NJ: Arthur Eaton, formerly with the Midwest Oil company of Wyoming, and Col J. A luftimhurg, formerly with the Stand rrd Coil company, are among the DIAllltul StOlOSlSlS WHO nave exam med the HOlbroOw field. Some of the foregoing go on record in saying that oil in paying quantities will likely be found, Is the necessary conditions fol o producing oil felid" are here, while liners are distinctly favorable in gen. gral conclusions.
 Three companies are actually drill ing in the Holbrook field, and two other rigs are on the way. Tho geol- osist of the Carter oil company-safC to be a subsidiary of the Standart- IS now in Holbrook and it is believed that company will soon be drilling
 Bob Adams, who represents one oI the leading oil companies. vii be drill Ing in the Flanigan ranch as soon a. The rig arrives and Is erected.
 L. l.. CarrOn, manager of Babbitt Brothers, is president of the Holbrool Chamber of Commerce; I. Caldwell. 2 leading merchant, is secretary; Johr slanigan, well known stockman, is treasurer; and James F. O'Brien founder of the Goldfieid (Nev.) News IS assistant secretary and publicity director.