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The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
A Pair of OptOmists

The boosting spirit is rampant in Flagstaff. This is surely com mendabIe and worthy of example in other communities of this sec tion. That husting and attrac- tive town aspires to become the undisputed metropolis of North ern Arizona. However, if we are not mistaken. the possibili- ties. of HoIbrook have been oyer looked by the citizens of the town
 iat the top of the worId". The signs of the times indicate that before the Ides of March next roll around this little community of Rolbrook will have reached a size and importance that will be difficult to head. We mention this matter merely that Flag staff will realize the probabilities and not be too bitterly disap- pointed at failing to achieve the goal glimmering in their present perspective. We shall always refer to Flagstaff as one of our m st pleasant and hustling suburbs.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Baseball

Accompanied by numerous contingent of local boosters the Holbrook Baseball Team journey ed to Winslow Sunday last to meet the aggregation from that town on it's own home lot. The final score was 8'to 2 in favor of the Winslow team. but the score does not do justice to the brand of ball played by the two teams. runs being punched in one or two innings.
 The feature of the game was furnished by o. R. Gardner. Jr., our local swatsmith, who came through with two (count emJ home run bingles. Two Wins Iowites. we are advised. "snuck" home while the accuracy of the umpire was being questioned. it being claimed that he had all lowed a Winslow batter four strikes, which is more than al- lowed in any mans league. In this manner the winning runs were scored. Holbrook relying on earned runs on the basis of which we are advised some ladies present claimed the Hol- brook Team won. Local fans returned to Holbrook with a vigorous idea that Winsiow would come out second best in another game. Ted. Rueter officiated on the mound for Hol- brook and pitched a very credit able game notwithstanding the score.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Field Notes
ADAMANA oIL co. (No.O

ADAMANA OIL co. NouU
 DriIling)
 Manager w. J. Hennessy of the Adamana Oil 6 Land Co. ], returned from a business trip to the coast Sunday last and reports drilling under way and that pro- gress at the company well is be- ing made to the satisfaction of the management. Although the work of the past several days has been largely preliminary. footage is being made by the contractor and it is the intention to run two tweIve-hour shifts in the very near future as all ar- engagements for rapid drilling are practically complete. Contractor Clampitt will have full charge of the field work. and expects to make better time in getting to productive depth than has here tofore been anticipated.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
The Htney Still Jits

Recent articles on the war tax just levied on soft drinks. con- fections, etc, have given rise to some misunderstanding. and the Vim. Wrigley. IT,, Company is- sues a statement to the effect that the 8 percent tax on chew ing gum does not affect the re- tail dealer or the consumer. Mr. Wrigley explains that the manu- lecturers stand this tax. and there should be no change in the price charged you for your pack age of Wrigley's Spearmint. DoubIemint or Juicy Fruit. In other words. the jitney still tits. Thanks, MT. Wrigley.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
NOTICE.

In order to continue offering to the public the high class pie lures that we have been showing we find it necessary to return to the old admission price of 30 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. war tax included. We feel that this slight raise in ad- mission will be more satisfactory to our patrons than would our showing cheaper and inferior pictures.
 We expect to show the best of late pictures and beginning June first admission prices will be 20 and 30 cents.
 PASTIME THEATRE.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Navajo Cafe Sold

Monday last. the Navajo Cafe. which has been conducted re- gently by Mrs. Chas. Lewis. was purchased by Mrs. G. W. Way man and daughter. Grace Way man of Memphis. Tenn, who will conduct the business on the same satisfactory lines as form erly obtaining under the old man. agement.
 Mrs. Wayman and daughter are interested property holders in the Holbrook oil field, their belief in the successful develop ment of which was the primary cause of their coming to Hol- brook.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Inspection Trip


 A. F. Potter of the Forestry Department arrived in Holbrook this week from Washington. While here Mir. Potter conferred with the game warden regard ing the Elk in the Clear and CheveIon Creek District and took up other matters of interest to his department. Mir. Potter and Marshal Joe Woods renewed old acquaintance, the two having. years ago, been partners in a cattle business in the Silver Creek country.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Election Monday

A town election will be held Monday May 26th at which 5 aldermen will be elected. There are nine candidates as follows: w. D. Bradley, w. H. Chamber lin, Chas. P. Cooley. w. B.
 Cross, John FlanigaD, Lloyd c.
 Henning, J. M. Lee. J. w. Ric- hards, James H. Scorse.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Entertain at Whist

An enjoyable whist party was given Wednesday, afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. J. Thomas. who. with Mrs. Henry Scorse. Miss Rachael Thomas and Miss Rose Scorse acted as hostesses to a number of their many friends.
 A pink and white color scheme a if orded d pleasing decoration, flowers being used to carry out the effect. Favors were provid- ed for the guests and delightful refreshments enjoyed.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Oil Industry On
 A. Sound Basis

That there may be no misgiv-
 ings as to the future of the Oil
 Industry seems assured. All
 who are conversant with this in-
 dustry are confident of vast de-
 velopment of oil burning steam
 CTS and a general increase in the
 use of oil for locomotives and stationary power. The satis. factory results obtained by the first ocean going vessels equip ped for the burning of fuel oil has convinced even the most skeptical that it is but a matter of time before all ocean going vessels are thus equipped, and 1t is interesting to note that if all shipping were thus equipped at present and using fuel oil. there would not be atpresent sufficient oil to operate them.
 With this situation assuming immediate importance, it is but natural that new fields must be discovered and the entire world will be combed from end to end to find new production. It is perhaps difficult to reconcile this statement with the general atti- tude regarding the financing of pioneer fields and we prophecy that in the not distant future the Government of the United States will concern itself actively in as- sisting actual development of promising areas.
 The magnitude of the demand for crude oil and it's products is realized by few persons except ing as brought home to them when confronted with the enor- nous profits that are made in pioneer oil fields, and even then they dc not realize that these profits are based on the price of the commodity, which in turn is governed by demand.
 The coming demand for oil is 90 great that investigation is be- ing made as to the possibility of handling economically the vast deposits of shale to be found in the west.
 Foreign trade in this commod- Ity is bound to be stimulated when Peace is definitely obtained and it is perhaps suggestive that E. T. Doheny, the premier oil 1iscoverer and A. c. Bedford. of the Board of the Oil Company of New Jersey, are now in Europe.
 Petroleum is now the popular investment and there are even larger things in store for this in- dustry than dreamed of by the most optomistic in former years.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Wanted AnaOra Gods

 Have a fine we'll improved quarter in the Sacramento Noun tains New Mexico. Running water in the nine room residence. good barn and outbuiIdings. six ty acres tillable. balance fine timber and grass. unlimited water supply. No better soil. two miles from district school. five from High School. Railway and market. This to exchange on fair basis for flock good grade Angoras. Address Box 787 Sweetwater. Texas.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23

Investigation of the field by outside interests is getting of more and more frequent occur ence, indicating to some extent that the field is constantly at. tracting more attention. We are advised that several new opera tors are making preparations to become active in the near future.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
WIND RIvER=HoPI--tNo.O Dril-

Itng)
 Drilling has been resumed at this well under general super vision of Bob Adams. represent ing the Wind River Producing and Refining Co.,. and the tools and appliances already on the ground indicate that no delay will be experienced in boring this we'll due to lack of proper appliances and preparation. A full tower will be worked and from the expressions of the man. agsment exceptionally good foot age is anticipated in a compara- lively short period of time. An additional drilIer arrived from the coast the past week and all in all. the statement of the man. agement that We intend to go like (censored)" seems to be justified.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
HOIbrOOk District Organization Plans
 Efficient Protection To Members

~ 0-AOAAA " 00A -AC A-A A-4AAA0 e@A~~e the Recorder of the Holbrook. Arizona. Oil Mining District oc- cupies. under the Federal Laws, an official position and that the records of this office are free from bais and are not subject to the whims of personal inclina- ton or dictation of others. With the complete record of locations and transfers the Recorder of this organization will be able to furnish
 Abstracts
 to any who may desire them at a very nominal cost. Indications are that the Recorder will be kept busy in this respect. These abstracts will be official and un- der seal of the District and as the endeavor is to obviate all un- necessary litigation in the Hol- brook Field. they will be prepar- ed in a thorough manner. com mensurate with the aims and ob- jects of the organization.
 Applications for abstracts may be filed at any time as the re- cords will be complete within the next few days.
 Wide Awake
 It is the intention of this District Association to watch closely all attempts on the part of those who may be inclined to- illegal or unjustifed action. and claim jumpers will receive very attentive consideration. For the benefit of any who may be ob- streperously inclined it may be well to state that one of the re- gulations of the District is that on locations made the locator shall have the remaining portion of the year and one year from the first day of the January fol- lowing in which to do all requir- ed assessment work. and until the expiration of this period of time, the legal locator must be left in peaceful and sole posses sion of the land so located.
 It is the object of the oganiza- ton also. to discourage in such manner as may be effective, any at illegal or questionable methods in sales or promotions with the Holbrook Field.
 It is not-the policy of the or ganization to actively solicit memberships. but it is apparent that any one who is interested in the location or development of land in the Holbrook Oil Field, will find it to their advantage to obtain a membership. particular ly as the fees and dues are very low. This organization offers of the individual in his rights that he would have difficulty in obtaining in his in- diyidual capacity. At present { b e membership is growing rapidly as the advantages be- come apparent.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
About Rheu'motism

People are learning that it is only a waste of time and money to take medicine internally for chronic and muscular rheuma- tism, and about ninety-nine out of hundred cases are one or the other of there varieties. All that is really necessary to afford relief is to apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely. Try it. It costs but 35 cents per bottle Large size SO cents. Adv.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23

purchasers to know the men. the land and the method of location of any property which is offered for sale.
 The general subject should be of interest to the Holbrook. Ari- zona, Oil Mining District organi- ration. to whom it is respectfully referred.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
W. J. Hennessey Returns

Manager W. J. Hennessy of the Adamana Oil company. re- turned from the coast Sunday and departed for Kingman Thurs day morning to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors of his company at the latter place. MT. Hennessy states that a deal of considerable interest to his con- pany is in course of negotiation and that details may be expected in the near future.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
LETTER LIST

The following letters remain uncaIIed for in the POstofics at Holbrook for the week ending May IT, 1919: Kenneth P. Pickrell Mrs. Howard Platts Jessie Jarring Ray Colelay Antonio s. Otero Fodosia Almaraz Daniel Serbantes
 CHAs. OSBORNE.
 Postmaster.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
NOTICE

There will be a meeting of the HoIbrook, Arizona. Oil Mining District at the County Court House Monday evening. May 18th, at eight o'clock. Full at tendance desired.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Are You Looking for Any of Thsss

1 Windmill.
 50 feet Finch casing.
 1 Forge and anvil. Almost new
 l Incubator and brooder at half price. This is a good chance to get in the chicken game. See the Holbrook Traders. near the bridge. m28-2t
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
JOAN THE WOMAN"

Monday. May 26th., Ger aldine Farrar in "JOan the Woman" a big De Mile Masterpiece, based on the life of Joan of Arc. Price 5Octs. At Pastime theatre
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23

Mr. A. J. Ernest, said to rep resent the Manhattan Oil Co. of Oklahoma, was Holbrook visit or during the past week.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23

come identified with the field in case negotiations now in pro- gress terminate favorabIy.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
Delightful Days Outing

Mrs. c. H. Jordan was hostess on last Tuesday when she en- tertained with a picnic at Wood ruff honoring Mrs. L. M. Ray holds house guests. Mrs. Lines and little Louise Gatewood. At the noon hour a delicious lunch con was served and a pleasant homeward drive completed the day.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
For Sale

Large Overland touring car, practically new. Bargain. See c. H. Jordan. Holbrook.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
For Sale

My seven room house and two lots. See me at once,
 W. R. BLACK.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23
HoLBRooK OIL co.

Visitors to the camp of this company are impressed with the business-like preparations that have been made and the effective looking rig which will bore to the oil sands SO confidently an ticipated. The bull wheel is in place. but further delay Tn start ing operations has been occa- stoned by non-arrival of cable which should have accompanied the bull-wheel. A long term lease has been taken by the con- pany on a Dry Lake water well to serve as an auxiliary to the tank already awaiting the next rainfall. Oyer 100 cords of wood is stacked near the boiler and with plenty of water assured, to- gether with the efficient rig, the company is in excellent shape to make rapid progress.
 As we go to press a steady rain which seems to be general is falling. Undoubtedly the precipi- tation in the field will be such aS to greatly benefit the water sup ply for drilling purposes.
 A. B. Baird. whose holdings in the Holbrook oil field are of con- siderable extent. advises that he is bringing in small rig for the purpose of doing necessary as- sessment work on his property. This is another indication of Mir. Baird's favorable opinion regard ing the productiveness of the field.
 W. E. Guyot. of the Wrigley Sulphide Co.,, extensively inter- ested in mining enterprises of Mohaye county, was a Holbrook visitor the past week. spending a day in the oil field inYestigat- ing the structure and activities. Mir. Guyot expects to return to HoIbrook in the next few days.
 J. B. Nay of Casey. H., rep resentiDg the J. B. Nay Oil & Gas company. arrived in Hol- brook Thursday morning to in- Yestigate the field and condi- tions pertaining thereto in the interests of his company. It is the intention of Mir. Nay to be-
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23

Buy Thrift Stamps with those Liberty Bond coupnOs.
The Holbrook news., 1919-05-23

When tis considered that there are more than 4000 different filings. embracing some 500. 900 acres in Navajo county between the two Indian Reservations. it will at once become apparent that the work of the Secretary Recorder of the District OrRani- zation was of no small propor- tions.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
SAFE DRIVING LIGHT
IS MADE OBLIGATORY
IN C|TY'S NEW CODE

The city of Phoenix has enacted an
ordinance to regulate the headlight as
well as motor traffic generally. Prof
iting from the experience of the neigh
horing state of California, the city
fathers realized that TO make night
driving safe it is absolutely essential
TO curb the glazing headlights by
means of lenses that eliminate this
unnecessary evil so motorists can
travel with safety and comfort on the
highways which have become so pop
ular.
Headlight laws in other states have
become general, the motorists readily
acceding TO them. The Phoenix ordin-
ance will become effective on Deem
Der 5. On December / the city will
publish a list of the devices that have
been selected for this community.
Though the ordinance generally regu-
lating motor traffic will go into effect
on December 8, time to comply with
the ordinance as to headlights will be
extended to January Is OF next year.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
CHRIST AND BIBLE
SUBJECT Of DEBATE

GILBERT, Nov. "a - Commencing
with this evening series Of debates
based on 'The Divinity of Christ ane
THE Inspiration of the Bible" are to
be given in Gilbert at the tent just
erected by the people of the Church
of Christ. next to the church building.
Representing the church in the de-
bates will be D. Austin Sommer, a
speaker Of note. and at present editor
Of the Geographic Review published in
Indianapolis. Opposing him will be
Edward Adams Cantrell of Minnea-
polls, Minnesota, who will uphold the
idea Of free thought and the rational
side of the questions.
The debates are to extend over a
series of eight nights and new subjects
dealing with the general topic under
discussion will be selected and debated
each evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
STRANDED IN MESA
WOMAN AND BABES
DROP FROM SIGHT

MESA. Now 25-Last heard of as
stranded in Mesa with her children on
November II, Mrs. NJ. r. Hilford of
Elizabeth, New Jersey, is being sought
by her relatives, according to a tele-
gram received by City Marshal E. ].
Warren from the chief of police of that
city yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Hilford and her children are
supposed to have arrived in Mesa some
weeks ago. and according to the Eliza
beth police, her relatives last heard
from her here on November II as
stranded" Inquiries promoted by the
local marshal have failed thus far to
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
Plan Minstrel Show

In an endeavor to create more in
terest in the organization and, Incl
dentally, to swell the treasurer's ac-
count a bit, the local post of the Amer
lean Legion is planning minstrel show
for Mesa in the near future. All per-
sons interested in and willing to as
sist in any way in the program being
arranged for the show, are requested
TO attend the meeting to be held IN
the Guild Hall tomorrow evening at
1880 o'clock.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
CARS CoLLIDE-3e INJURED

GALENA, Kans., Nov. 23.-Thirty-
nine persons were injured, none dan
gerously, when two electric cars
crashed in a head-on collision near
here today. An eastbound car, which
had received orders to wait at Lowell
Kansas, for two westbound cars to
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
Teachers Are Raised

At recent meeting of the board,
trustees of the Gilbert school. made a
raise of $40 per month in the salaries
Of the teachers employed in the school
here. Though effective at the COM
mencement of the third school month,
the additional wages will not be
awarded until the close of the year
$40 will then be paid all of the in
structors who have served through the
term.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-Charles
M. Belshaw of San Francisco, former
state senator; Mrs. Belshaw and Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Sherwood of Spokane,
Wash, were killed today when an
automobile in which they were riding
rolled over a high cliff at Half Moon
Bay, 80 miles south of here.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
Runs Into WAGON

A wagon containing five Mexicans,
cotton pickers on a ranch near Mesa,
was run into on Main street late Sat
urday night by an automobile driven
by Arthur Copeland. The wagon was
tipped over and all of the occupants
more or less injured. two of them be-
ing rendered unconscious and a third
sustaining a broken shoulder. accord
ing to the police account.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

charge of robbery and later bound over
by the local court to trial before the
superior court, will be heard before
Judge Stanford in Phoenix today He
was charged with the robbing and pill
laying of a number of homes in Mesa
and Lehi A number Of local people
will appear against him at the trial
this morning.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
Back In Mesa

C, Z. Angulo. for years one of the
chief clerks at the Toggery store in
Mesa, and more recently employed at
Hyder Bros. in Tempe. has returned TO
his old position. He resumed his worR
with the Toggery yesterday morning
and expects to move his family TO
Mesa the latter part of the week.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
Meeting Postponed

The regular prayer meeting services
to occur at the Methodist church this
evening have been postponed and will
be held in conjunction with the Thanks
giving service at the church on Thurs
day evening.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

Despite the fact that this is dry
town, dry state and dry nation. Dick
Judd was taken into custody Sunday
afternoon on a charge of drunken
ness. He appeared before Justice
Newell yesterday afternoon and was
given a suspended sentence pnding his
good behavior in the future
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

IL makes no difference what your
wants may be you can have them sup
piled by using and reading The Repub-
lean Classified Pages--Arizonas lead
ing advertising medium.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

Felito Juarez. charged with wife de-
sertion in the local court pleaded not
guilty and the case against him was
dismissed when by mutual consent he
and his wife agreed to resume their
family relations.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

After it's gradual climb over the past
two weeks to the record price of SIS
cents a pound. cotton dropped a cent
yesterday. A few sales were reported
at IS cents.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
GO BACK TO TEXAS

Mrs. Howe and family expect to
leave this week for Sweetwater, Texas,
where they will max their home. The
trip will be made in their car.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25
MinstrsIs In Town

Featuring their engagement in Mesa
with big free street parade and band
concert this afternoon and evening the
White minstrels will present the
"Honeymooner" at the Orpheum
theater tonight. Twenty people COM
prise the troupe including the jazz
orchestra and band. The troupe's en-
gagement in Mesa extends over two
days calling for duplicate parade,
concert and performance at similar
hours tomorrow.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-25

The young men of the Christian
church are planning to entertain the
young people of the church and their
friends Saturday evening in the church
parlors. The boys have taken the re-
sponsibility of the entire affair and are
making big plans for very unique
party.