Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-08-21

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 Governor Hughes today appoint cd Jessie R. Grant, of Nogales, a commissioner to the irrigation con- vention at Albuquerque, vice D. J. Brannen, resigned, Mir. Grant, who is a son of the late president, and , who has resided at Nogales for the past three years, is greatly interested in irrigation, which subject he has made a special subject, aud he will make s good representative Of the territory at that convention Herald.
 A messenger came in this morn ing from the Verde Valley for a coffin for Mrs. Godfrey Van Deren' who died there last night. She has been in poor health for some time, but has been somewhat better re- cently. She retired lat night feel as well as usual, and some tune dur ing the night, Mir. Van Deren was awakened by a strange noise, and on making an examination, found his wife lying on the floor uncon- ssious, and she expired in a few minutes.
 A mulberry tree. only eleven years old, in Governor Hughes front yard has publicly disrobed. Even the proverbial leaf is missing. and the tree unblushingly waves its bare limbs in each passing breeze. We modestly suggest to His EXcellency that he do some tall pinning, or at least induce the tree to put on bloomers. It is not only possible, but probable, that the Cockleburrs will use this eseapade as an argu. ment against the governor for har- boring the tree in its nudity.-Tuc- son Citizen.
 The board of equalization was in session again yesterday morning. The returns of the A. & F. railroad were returned to the supervisors of Mohave county for correction at the request of District Attorney Mur- phy of that county. The matter of equalizing real estate values and personal property of the territory was next taken up and it will take some days to complete it. On Mon day the board of supervisors of this county will appear before the board in the interest of the county.-Re- publican.
 Tim Hawkins was released from custody last evening and the charge against him was dismissed, it being shown that he acted in sell defense. The case against Phillips, the col ored hack driver, was called in Judge | Ling's court this morning at 10, and after hearing the testimony, Judge Ling didn't do anything with him, except to just fine him $50 with the alternative ot fifty days in jail. Being troubled wi h temporary alteration of funds, Phillips took the alternative, and his address un- til autumn will be City Jail, Pres cott, where he will be pleased to see his friends.
 PERSONAL MENTION.
 Mrs. w. B. Cotton is seriously ill.
 Rev. G. F. Boyard left for the north this morning.
 Edward Pierce left for his home in Aurora. Illinois, this morning.
 George P. Harrington, of the Crowned mine, Is in town to-day.
 Hon. j. J. Gosper will leave for Los Angeles tomorrow. He expec to return to Prescott soon to reside.
 Morris Goldwater came in from Phenix this morning. the board of equalization having adjourned till Monday.
 Mrs. Harringt on, mother of Geo. P. Harrington, of the Crowned King mine, will leave on Monday for her home in tine east.
 A. G. Oliver left this afternoon for Boston, going via San Francisco, where he will jo the Knights Tem- plar from that place on Monday.
 Coles A. Bashford, it is announced, has arranged to engage in the hard ware business at Los Angeles, and his family will remain in California.
 Hon. E. J. Babbitt, of Flagstaff, came in on this mornings train from Phenix, and has been shaking hands to-day in Prescott with his numer- ous friends here.
 Martin Rust the we'll known old time station keeper on Ash creek, will leave tomorrow for his old home in Switzerland. He expects to be absent for three or four months. Mrs. Cook arrived this afternoon from Phenix, to join her husband, Rev. Cook who has been camping in West Prescott for some tune for the benefit of his health. The couple came out here from Michigan.
 Mrs. G. H. La Berteu and her niece, Miss Ruth Hill, left for Phe- nix today. MT. La Berteu has i'm proved so much since coming here, that he proposes to stay by our eli mate for some time. J.G. Elderkin, the architect. leaves Sunday for a trip among the scenes of long ago in Nova Scotia. If we mistake not he has matrimonial plans nicely drawn and shingle nails against the courthouse he returns with a far Canadian bride.
 Ex Mayor Monihan of Phenix came in on this mornings train. His family, who have been spending the summer in Prescott, will return 1 to Phenix with him this evening. Mrs. ,Monihon and her daughter express themselves as having had a delightful time in Prescott during their visit. The ex mayor says he 1 is always pleased to visit our town, as it was ais first love, coming here l thirty-one years ago.
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