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The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
INDICATIONS FOR HOL-
 BROOK FIELD GOOD
(El Paso Herald)

Phoenix, Ariz., April 4.-Ac- cording to George N. Mclean, the Holbrook oil field is on the verge of production. In at least two of the wells several strata of oil sand have been cut and drillers believe that within a short time there will be tapped the ''baby" sands of the San Juan country. Owing to the depth and general conditions, this, it is expected may materi- alize gushers.
 The Holbrook field is of large extent, the wells being scatter ed many miles over a sandstone plain. The Holbrook and Hopi wells are 20 and 12 miles south west of Holbrook. The Zuni is 22 miles northeast of Holbrook and 12 miles north of Adamana station. The Adamana we'll is about 25 miles south of Holbrook and others are as far away as Springerville, in the southern end of Apache county, about 90 miles to the southeast.
 In Old Lake Bed.
 The oil of the Little Colorado valley, in which the wells are sit uated, once was the bed of a
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08

great lake, with deep elimination of silt as the waters were drain ed off through the Grand Can yon. The formation uniformly is very hard, making the drilling expensive and causing frequent delays.
 Seven corporations are said to be active in the field: The Adam ana, Apache, Black Canyon, Hol- brook, Hopi, Zuni and Bankers.
 The Zuni, in the Painted Des- ert, is down about 1000 feet, with a log that reads wholly in sand stone, soapstone, shale, lime and sand, with salt water between 932 and 945 fet.
 Hopes are held that the baby sand will be struck within 300 feet. In the Adamana well, salt water was struck at 206O feet, and is being cased off. It struck a big flow of gas at about the same depth.
 Oil Sand Is Shallow.
 The .baby" sand in the San Juan country is said to lie at a shallow depth, according to the logs of several of the wells, it is found at varying depths in northeastern Arizona, where for are not level. The Hopi well is still a short distance from this formation, though over 24OO feet deep.
 The first oil indications were found almost within the Hol- brook townsite, in well driven by Harry Scorse. Oil, generally from shale, and bubbling gas, have been found at many points within a distance of over 1000 l miles, north and south, from Holbrook.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
WHY NOT SAME LAW FOR ALL
 RUMOR AND LIE PEDDLERS

Be it enacted by the legislature of the state of Arizona: Section 1. Any person who wilfully and knowingly makes, circulates or transmits to an- other or others, any statement or ru- nor, written, printed or by word of mouth, which is untrue in fact and is directly or by inference derogatory to the fnnacial condition or affects the solvency or financial standing of any bank doing business in this state; or who knowingly counsels, aids, pro- cures or induces another to start, transmit or circulate any such state ment or rumor, is guilty of misde- meanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year or both.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08

would be held ever in the petri- fled forest, six miles south of Adamana, a good roads meeting to discuss ways and means to get a just proportion of the road taxes we are paying, applied to the constructing and maintain ing of some semblance of a road between Gallup and Holbrook. This communication also states that there will be a barbecue in connection with the meeting, beef, bread and coffee being furnished by the chamber of commerce of Gallup, but they are asking the people to bring the "trimnin's". Now, let's everybody go and give those enterprising citizens of Gallup the support that should go with so worthy cause.
 w. R. Douglas, of the Zuni Oil Co.,, received the sad news that his brother, A. L. Douglas, had been accidentally shot on his way home from Fl. Paso, Texas. His brother resides at Tularosa, New Mexico. This man was the fath- CT of Leonard Douglas, who was killed by No. T, September 27, 1920. PETRIFICADO.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
MIAMI WOMAN DIES CATTLE-KILLING LION
 OF MONSTER SIZE

The biggest mountain lion that has been killed in Yavapai county for years fell to the rife of Giles w. Cos wick, of the Cherry creek district, a few days ago.
 News of the death of the lion, which is believed to have been the one that has killed number of cattle in the Cherry creek country the last few weeks, was brought to Jerome today by Frank France and Bill Follett, of Aultman.
 After three yearlings had been found dead, slain by the lion, the stockmen and farmers of Cherry creek decided that it was about time something should be done. Several experienced hunters and trailers took to the hills. Goswick was the success ful one. He brought in the lion, the size. of which made the eyes of the na- tives bug out far enough to be raked of with sticks.
 It is believed that there are two other lions, both smaller, ranging in the same neighborhood, and deter mined efforts are being made to run them to earth.-Jerome News.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
GOOD DAILY AT JEROME
 GOES TO SEMI-WEEkLT

The Verde Copper News, Jerome's afternoon daily, suspended publication Saturday, according to an announce ment made by Ernest Douglas and H. J. Minhinnick, manager and editor of the paper, respectively.
 Business in Jerome has simply reached the point where the publiea- tion of a daily newspaper in the com munity is no longer justihable." said MT. Doublas.
 "Just as soon as the copper market picks up, however, we shall again publish the Verde Copper News six days a week. Meanwhile we plan to issue. semi-weekly edition. on Tues days and Fridays, and into the semi weekly we shall put our very best ef- forts. Although appearing. but twice a week, it will cover the news of the community systematically and thor oughly and will continue as usual it's fight for the up-building and progress of Jerome.
 "A complete shutdown of mining operations in the Jerome district" he added, "while not yet officially an nounced, is expected from day to day In view of this fact there is only one thing for the community to do, and that is to retrench and prepare to see itself through the period of business depression with as little loss as possi- ble."
 Saturdays issue of the Verde Cop per News will accordingly be the last daily edition of that paper to be pub lished until the confidently expected turn in the copper market becomes a rsality.-Preseott Courier.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
CAMP VERDE TO BE
 LINKED WITH PRESCOTT

Residents of Prescott, Camp Verde and the Verde valley will be able to make the trip between Prescott and Camp Verde in a few short hours, and with but one stop or change, when the Verde valley stage line starts operat- ing it's new line from Jerome to Camp Verde.
 The installation of the new line will give service to large group of per sons resident in and around Camp Verde, enabling them to make the trip to Jerome or Prescott within a short time. At the same time it will benefit Prescott to considerable ex- tent by bringing in many people who would otherwise not come because of the difficulty of making the trip here tOfOre
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
GOOD SCOUTS
Hughes.

Word reaches us that our pop ular and efficient jeweler, MT. H. w. Hughes, is splendidly recov- ering from his recent operation at the Mayo hospital in Roches- ter, Minnesota.
 This is gratifying news Hughes, a patient sufferer for years from intestinal trouble, never failed to radiate sunshine and square dealing. You know the old saw, that it is easy to smile when things are bright and sunshiny, but the fellow that makes for good citizenship, good companionship, is the fellow who can smile when things are wrong dead wrong.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
FUTURE OIL PROBLEMS

The west can be thankful that it's oil industry has not been crip- pied by the postwar readjust- ment.
 The oil industry has it's prob lems, however, and the chief one is constant new development to keep pace with growing demand. To assure our future oil supply, our government must cooperate with oil producers at home and abroad. The greatest possible efficiency must be gotten by the automotive industry and con- sumers of motor fuel. The oil industry must be more efficient and get more gasoline from each barrel of crude.
 Thos. A. O'Donnell, a national ly prominent oil man says: "Oil is world necessity, the produc- tion of which, wherever found, should be opened to individual initiative to the end that it's re- fined products, so fruitful in ere ating and assisting other forms of production, may gain the wid- est possible distribution. The American oil industry asks only the support of the nation in giv- ing it an equal status, putting it upon an equal footing with the nationals of other countries in the development of the worlds petroleum resources-and it asks this in the interest of the na- tion."
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
PIONEER REUNION

With the date or the pig plO- neer reunion and celebration in Phoenix on April 12 and 13 drawing near, and with interest in the event growing beyond even the greatest expectations, The Arizona Republican, under whose auspices the pioneer gath ering is being held and which newspaper is paying all of the expenses of the celebration in Phoenix, is pleased to announce that the railroads in the state, the Arizona Eastern, Santa Fe and Fl Paso and Southwestern, have authorized a round-triprate to the pioneer reunion of one and one-half fares.
 This undoubtedly will permit many more pioneers to attend this great gathering and will make it even more of a success, an event which will forever go down in the history of Arizona.
 This round-trip rate is on the certificate plan, whereby the pio- neer will purchase at his home station a one-way ticket to PhOe- nix, taking a receipt. By pre- senting this receipt at the office of The Republican and getting it countersigned, he or she will receive a certificate permitting the purchase of a one-half fare ticket for the return trip.
 This railroad fare and the liv- ing expenses during the stay ill Phoenix will constitute the only necessary outlay on the part of those attending the reunion. All the entertainment features are being provided by The Republi- can. At the time of registration at The Republican office a coupon ticket will be furnished each one, which will admit free of charge to every event on the program of the two days.
 Plans for the pioneers reun- ion are completed, so that the barbecue, parade, picnic and oth- CT big events need only the ar rival of the day to start them More than 1900 pio- neers of Arizona have sent their to The Republican, and with more names coming by ev- cry mail. Pioneers also are writ ing their "reminiscences in such r, that the special edition of The Republican, which will contain them and which will be presented to everyone attending the reunion, will be a valuable and unique souvenir of the oc- casion and a remarkable addition to the history of the state.
 Those contemplating attending the reunion are asked in this final request to notify the pio- neer editor of The Republican, Ariz., so that definite arrangements may be made to provide accommodations at the events on the program.
 Remember the date, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 and IS.
 Special round-trip rate of one and one-half fare has been ar ranged for the occasion.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
LAST PIT. MEETING

The last meeting of the year of the Parent Teachers associa- tion was held Tuesday evening at the High School auditorium, where an interesting program was rendered by grade pupils. One of the features of the even ing was an address by Miss Ma ble Carter on "The Value of an Education. Others who assist ed on the program were Rev. Speck, MT. Hancock, MT. Farr and Prof. Branigan.
 Refreshments were served and a most enjoyable evening was had by all.
 The next meeting will be upon call of the superintendent of schools.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
JUROR WANTS TO SELL
 OUT AND Is JAILED

Jacob Schleisman, a Jerome resident empaneled for jury service at Prescott in the suit for $40.OOO damages insti- tuted by James G. Gates against the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe rail- road, is cooling his heels in the eOun- ty jail, following his arrest Tuesday afternoon on a charge of having solie- tied a bribe from the attorneys for the railroad, Norris & Norris Sehleis- man was arrested upon action taken by the county attorneys office. follow ing the revelation of the mans al- legged action in approaching the de- fense attorneys
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
NEGRO FARMER DEVELOPS
 NEW COFFEE SUBSTITUTE

Something entirely new, in the way of an agricultural product, is being de- veloped near Chandler by Jack Gray. a negro farmer. He calls it coffee. but it is really a leggme, white bean It parches well and, treated like SeoEee. makes a drink that tastes very much like coffee. The seed was secured by Mrs. Columbus H. Gray, of Phoenix. from the agricultural department. though she has no special name for it. Mrs. Gray, incidentally, is the oldest living white resident of Salt River val ley, coming in August of 1888 She and her husband brought with them q number of colored servants. one of whom was Jack Gray's mother-
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
THE REFS ENTERTAIN

Mir. and Mrs. Frank Rees en- tertained at bridge last Satur- day evening in honor of Miss Helen Hopkins, who in company with her mother was motoring from Los Angeles to Greeley, Colo, and grasped the oppOrtun- ity to tarry a day or two in HOl- brook to visit their old friends. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Claud O'Neal, Miss Helen Hop kins, Miss Betty Arnot, Miss Ann Cristy, Miss Eunice Lati- more, Miss Very Offel, Miss White, of Winslow, and MeSsrs- Lemon, W. F. Williams, Glenn Snodgrass, Geo. Darling and C. c. Goodner.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
13O MEN LAID OFF ON
 PRESCOTT LINE OF SANTA FEE

One hundred and thirty men on the Phoenix division of the Santa Fe were laid off Friday, according to informa- tion given out at the local railroad of fees. Most of the men have been working on the track surfacing gangs under Patrick Lynch and Charles Or tez, but some of the railroad employees affected were local office and shop men.-Prescott Courier.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
STATE LAND OFFICE
 RECEIPTS $46,496 FOR MARCH

Total receipts of the state land de- partment for the month of March amounted to $46,496.36, according to the reports of Rudolph Kuchler, state land commissioner. The sale accounts for the month amounted to S16, ,701.85, the rentals $28,23O63, while the fees were $1, ,563.88.
 The first three months of the year the net cash receipts for the office amounted to $143,147.98, which amount has been transmitted to the state treasurer.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGED
 AGAINST HOTEL CLERK

According to report to the sher- ifs office at Phoenix, T. M. Maddox, former clerk of the San Marcus hotel in Chandler, is alleged to have left the hotel Friday, taking with him about $3,0OO of the hotels funds. A warrant has been issued and wires sent out by the sheriff's office for his arrest. According to the officers, Maddox was commissioned by the sheriff's office as a special deputy in Chandler. He is described as being 57 years of age, feet and 10 inches in height, slim build, with light blue eyes and light complexion.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
ALTERS S2 BILL TO
 LOOK LIKE $2O BILL

r An attempt to pass a $2 bill, [
 4 with ciphers added to each num-
 < eral "2" to make it appear as a |
 's' $20 bill, was made at the Depot |
 's'i grocery on North Cortez street,
 's' by Mexican boy, aged about 12 !
 %' years.
 % The proprietor, detecting inn
 4 mediately the alteration, told the |
 # boy that he didn't have enough |:
 < change for the bill at that time I 's and asked him to come in later I 4 for the change, the proprietor |! + holding the bill. It was put into I 's' the hands of Chief of Police Me 1 '' Mahon and an effort made to [. < trace the boy who did not return. 1 # The ciphers were those similar 'l 's' to the ciphers on bills of larger j # denominations, carefully drawn 'l < and trimmed and pasted on the '' # bill, readily detected if scrutin- I F ized, but making it appear at a I F glance to be S2O bill.-Prescott < F Courier. Es
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
POSTPONE sLAcKER LISTS

Publication by the war department of the list of wartime draft evaders nas been postponed until Attorney General Daugherty can prepare an opinion on the question of the legal liability of the government should names of innocent men appear on the lists made public by accident.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
BIG YAVAPAI MINES
 TO CLOSE APRIL Is

It was announced at Jerome, Ariz., that the United Verde Copper com pany's mine and the United Verde Ex- tension mine, the two largest produc- CTS of copper in Yavapai county, would shut down April 15. Both mines cur tailed production sometime ago and at present are employing only about 50 per cent of their normal forces.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
OFFICERS SEIZE CAR OF
 LIQUOR AT MESA

Liquor valued at nearly 5000 con- cealed in the upholstering of an auto mobile was taken by Night Officer Boyd Johnson early Friday morning when the two men driving through from Nogales, who had stopped in Mesa for bite to eat in a restaurant, were arrested. One of the men made his getaway from thes marshal's of ficer, while they were being taken to jail.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
HOSTILE PUBLIC HAMPERS
 "DRY" AGENTS, CLAIM

Difficulty in enforcing national pro- hibition include hostile public septi- ment, lack of cooperation by the states, bootlegging on the borders and issuance of too many dealers permits, according to John F. Kramer, federal prohibition commissioner.
 What he termed as his honest views" on prohibition were given by MT. Kramer in a letter to Senator Capper, of Kansas.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
ARIZONA UNIVERSITY TUTOR
 ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL

Dr. Joseph Curdy Strickland. con nected with the Carnegie research lab
 oratory at Tucson, was found dead at his home, clutcning a revolver in his hands. Dr. Strickland was known to have been Respondent over ill health for some time.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
JEFFERSON HOTEL
 AT PHOENIX SOLD

The Jefferson hotel, at Phoenix, was sold last week by R. M. Monaghan to R. L. Cherry, of Mobile, Ala, who took charge of the hotel. MT. Cherry formerly oyned the Battle House, the Cawthorne and Bienville hotels of Mobile, and is a recent arrival in Ari- Zona.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
COPPER MINES CLOSE

All copper mines at Courtland and Gleeson, about 30 miles north of Bis bee, have sls1len6ed operations for an indefinite period, according to w. T. Young, president of the Great West ern Copper company at Courtland.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
BOARD MAKES A CUT

The board of supervisors this week declined to allow the coun- ty recorder a deputy any longer. This is the first time since state hood that the Navajo county re- corder is without deputy.
The Holbrook news., 1921-04-08
A QUAKE

At 2:10 p. m. Wednesday, Hol- brook and surrounding country, experienced a distinct earth quake, which lasted intermit- tently for about five minutes. The News plant felt the quake distinctly, as did everyone else in Holbrook that we have talked with.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-25

A rare opportunity will be offered to purchase some fine gems which have been in stock for several years. They were bought on the low market and will be sold at very attractive prices.
 Many of these have recently been mounted in the very latest lsk White Gold Belais Settings ot the most beautiful designs. Also several Platinum and Green Gold Bar Pins. Stick Pins. Pendants and Brooches set with Diamonds and Saph- lreS that cannot be matched in quality for the price.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-25

The Dewey Memorial Committee which has undertaken to raise S200,- 900 for the erection of a monument to the late Admiral George Dewey, who planted the American flag in the Philippine Islands on May !, 1898, has decided to offer prize of S2.500 for the best design of statue of the Admiral, in an open contest. The site of the monument is to be the old Spanish fort San Antonio Abad, on the shore of Manila Bay about two miles from the center of Manila. The site is perhaps five miles from where the Spanish fleet lay when Dewey is- sued his historic order, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.'
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-25
PERMITS FOR FIRES
Fire wardess May Issue On Request
 Required By Law

Permits for burning brush or rub. bish of any kind are required by l&w fxsn March l to June 1, and from September 1 to December l. but only AEing these periods. No permit is seeded at any time if the fire is kin dled in plowed field or garden, pro vided 1t is not less than 200 feet from woodland, brushland, dry srass, or eshex inaammable material This law does not apply to land within the kni.s of city, borough or organized Ere district, nor to land controlled by any railroad company.
 Permits may be obtained from the district fire warden for that part of the town where it Is desired to kindle she fire. The district fire vardens for the town of Putnam are as follows: John E. Dorsey. Jr.. telephone 6i4-3. that part of the town west of the csinebaug river. Ernest E. ToTey. telephone 332-3. the part Of the town east of the Five-nile river. Arthur J. Shippee, telephone 429-2, the central part of the town. between the rivers.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-25
TREASURE ISLAND"
 MADE INTO FILM

Robert Louis Steyenson's immortal story. Treasure Island" has reached the screen. Maurice Tourneur pro duced it for Paramount Aircraft re- lease and it will be shown Monday and Tuesday at the Bradley Theatre. All the color and spirit of high ad- venture that is in the Stevenson clas- sic has been retained. and the photo play has been mounted with Mr. Tour neur's mastery of artistic production.
 The story, which is familiar to all, has been followed closely in the screen version. Jim Hawkins, Bill Bones. Long Silver, Ben Gunn-all the familiar characters appear in the life in the picture. The picture opens ia "Benbow Tavern" where at Bill Bones death young Jim comes in to possession of the chart showing the location of Captain Flint's treasure. From there sails the old brigantine in which the Squire and his mutinous crew leave on the treasure hunt. Bat ties with the pirates. the kidnapping of Jim, the fight in the stockade. and the final success follow.
 Playing the role of Jim Hawkins is Shirley Mason. Lon Chaney, Al Fil- son, Charles 0gle. and Wilton Taylor are included in the cast.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-25

Craig-y-Nos Castle, in Wales. the home of the late Mime. Adelina Patti, has been sold to the Welch National Memorial Association. but the residue of the estates, comprising farms. sheep runs, mountain pasturage, lime stone quarries, ground rents and cot tages will be sold later. When the castle was first purchased by Mme. Patti, it only had limited aecommoda- tion, but to enable her to entertain on a considerable scale, which she was very fond of doing, Mime. Patti had extensive improvements carried out. Included in the alterations was the construction of small theatre with q seating capacity of about 800 persons.
Putnam patriot., 1921-03-25
Rings

At this sale we will offer for |your inspection one of the larg- est stocks of Solid Gold Rings in Eastern Connecticut. Over 1000 beautiful Rings in stock set with Reconstructed Rubies 1; Synthetic Saphires in Blue. White. Golden and Pink; To- |paz, Amethyst, Blood Stone. |Sardonyx, Acquamarine, Tour maline and real Diamonds.
 Most of these are in the cele-
 brated w. ". W. make, every stone warranted to stay in, and replaced free of charge if they |come out.
 These rings will be offered regardless of cost at a sweeping |reduction of from 25@o to 50@o 'of. Beautiful designs in Green. White and Yellow Gold.