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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-26

An Eli2abethan cup, parcel gilt, OF
the year 1917, eight inches high. was
sold in London lately for S3GS7. or Mt
the rate of 500 an ounce AT the
same time an old Irish potato ring.
seven inches in diameter, was sold
for $1G7. and a William III plain tank
ard for SS2l.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-26

In order 10 secure some evidence for
use in "a trial Of a damage suit against
"a Western railroad compauy the father
Of Two children who had been run
over in Rocks County. Kansas. recent.
iy placed TWO dummy figures ON AL,
railway track al thc point where the
fatality had occurred, and awaited the
arrival of an expires, train. Ills cv.
pertinent nearly caused the loss of
another life; for the fireman of The
express saw what hc auDpo.c d To- Doe
am obstruction OH the crack as tine
train approached at % speed OF forty
miles am hour ana attempted To- jump
from thc cab. The Coolhcadcd cugin.
Ger seized him in thc nici: of time. and
held him unti the train had passed
over the dummies
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-26

Mr. Charles Richards. Of Wcrhcn-
lowry. Flintshire. who died recently at
that place, nj the age of one hundred
ana two years and nine months had
spent his entire life in that village lie
mad seen the deaths of three Kings
and one Queen. had taken part in
three jubilee rejoicinSa. ana had TO-
cciycd a letter OF congratulauon from
Queen Victoria on his one huudredth
birthday. He left 1S2 descendants. OF
ages ranging from twelve months to
eighty years. seventy OF whom fol-
lowed him TO the grave.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-26

Fifteen years ago Edward Cornish.
of Lawton. Mich, was struck by
falling tree and suffered broken
back. Apart from paralysis of the
legs, he was II good health until few
days ago, whom he died rather uneX-
pcctcdly
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bow may sometimes be seen all day
long in a cloudless sky. 1t is sup
posed 10 be due to Gnc particles OF
snow in the air.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-11-26

Kind Lady-"Poor fellow. have YOU
got no friends" Iap Hazard-"No.
mum; l hJ,n' got nobody but rela-
Tes."-Tit-Bits
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The newspaper reports, which have
heretofore seemed to show that the
Short Line people we're getting the
best OF the controversy over the right
of way between Salt Lake and Los
Angeles, make it appear that the Clark
side have little the best of it lately.
Whichever way the matter shall be
finally determined, the dispute has
doubtless been of benefit to this coun-
ty, for the reason that the attention of
men Of capital has been directed to
the whole country contiguous to the
line Of the contemplated road or roads.
In looking up the resources of the
country to be built over the indu stries
of the surrounding country are nec-
esssrily taken into consideration, and
the whole northwestern portion of
Arizona, as well as southern Utah,
Nevada and Southern California, has
had its share of the attention of those
interested, and is expected to con.
tribute portion of the patronage that
Is required to make a success of either
OF the roads that shall be built. IL
the A. & U. is extended to connect with
one or the other of these lines, as it
doubtless will be, it will make an out
let for Mohave county independent of
the S. f. P. road, and the result will
be competition in freight rates which
cannot help but be benefit to the
county.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27
II Dazzles The World.

No Discovery in midicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that bias been caused by DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. It's
severest tests have heen on hopeless
victims of Consumption, Pneumonia,
Hemorrhage, Pleurisy and Bronchitis,
thousands of whom it has restored to
perfect health. For Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Group, Hay Fever, Hoarseness
and Whooping Cough it is the quickest,
surest cure in the world. 1t is sold by
Fl. II. Watkins who guarantees salts.
faction or refund money. Large bot.
ties SOC and L0OS. Trial bottles free.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Summer complaint is unusually pre-
valent among children this season. A
we'll developed case in the writer's
family was cured last week by the
timely use of Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy--one
of the best patent medicines manu-
factured and which is always kept on
hand at the home of ye scribe. This is
not intended as a free puff for the
company, who do not advertise with us,
but to benefit little sufferers who may
not be within easy access of physi
clan. No family should be without
bottle of this medicine 10 the house,
especially in summer-time-Lansing,
Iowa, Journal. For sale by H. II. Wat
kins.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

We are Informed that the grade from
the Colorado river to Quartette is en-
tirely completed, ties for the road are
on the ground, and track laying will
be commenced very soon. When this
railroad is completed the Quartette
mines will be worked on large scale
and there is no doubt but that this is
destined to be great camp.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

A crowd Of drunken Indians and
Mexicans, who we're making the night
hideous and life a burden to the
peaceably disposed denizens of King.
man, we're rounded up Thursday night
by Deputy Sheriff Templeman and
corraled in the Jail yard, where their
orgies we're soon closed for lack of the
liquid deviltry necessary to keep them
going.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27
Mines Of the County
The Graveyard Shift.

When came down to Chloride town.
To get job on the Tennessee,
The foreman took my name In his book,
And this is what he said to me:
"Be sure you work, like bloody Turk,
II on this job you want to stay;
Go down in the drift, on the graveyard
shift,
And you'll get your three big plunks
day"
Alas! ah me; iny lot will be,
Forever to stay on the graveyard lay.
When go to Heaven, (twixt ton and
eleven)
lexpect to hear old Peter say:
You're no good on the sing, not much
on the wing,
You'rea plug of a miner from Arizone.
You are dead out Of luck, so 20 down
and muck,
On the graveyard shift your sins
atone"
NorE; When a mine works three shifts OF
eight hours each the one which begins In the
middle of the night is called the graveyard
shift
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27
Mine Warning Notice
an Whnm n MAJ Cnnnern

To Whom II May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given that the Tub and Gem
mines, situated in the Wallapai mining district,
Mohave county. Arizona, are under bond to
parties working the same, and that neither the
said mines, nor the owner thereof, will be re-
spOnsible for any labor or debts contracted,
or injuries sustained by any employer or EN-.
ploye In the operation OF said mining properties.
That all operators engage in such service at
their own risk, and that no debt is valid against
said mines or the owner thereof
I. L. AYRES.
San Francisco, Cal. July %, 1901
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Agent Ewing, who was down from
the Truxton Indian school last Tues.
day, reports the heavies wind storm
ever known to the oldest inhabitant as
having occurred last Saturday. The
roof of one of the water towers was
blown off, and the frame building for.
merly used as an office was blown over
onto its side and badly wrecked.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The Santa Fe people are making lots
Of improvements along the line of
their road in Mohave county, notwitb.
standing the hot weather. Lantry
Bros. have large force of men at work
on the bridges between here and Yucca,
aud several new wells are being sunk
at various points.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Stockton Hill has the indication of a
boom in the near future, a party from
Chloride being about to start saloon
on the hill We do not mean by this
that prosperity necessarily follows the
establishment of saloons, but il is GER.
tainly the fact that the establishment
of saloon is one OF the very first
signs of prosperity.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

f. T. 10y returned this week from
his trip east, and his return will be
felt by renewed activity in the min
ing business in and around Chloride.
Mr. 10y purchased 10 Denver a large
concentrating plant for his company
and force of men are now at work
getting things in shape for the new
machinery which will be here in few
days. It Is an up-to-date plant and
one OF the largest in the territory.
Mr.. 10y has done more for Mohave
county ia the past few years than any
other half dozen men, and much of the
substantial pro -periiy OF the Wallapai
mining district, OF recent years, IL the
direct result OF the efforts of this one
man. A few more men like him would
put Mohave county in the front rank
as producer Of wealth.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The case Of the Territory of Arizona
VS.. John Davis, which was tried before
Justice Cooper on Tuesday last, re.
suited in the defendants discharge.
This was a case which grew out of a
dispute over the boundary lines of a
couple of turquoise claims near Min
eral Park.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Charles Gross and J. d. TEN pleman
left Kingman this morning, and as
they were both very reticent as to their
destination, it is presumed that they
are out after some long lost, or re.
Gently found gold mine.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

When you want modern, up-to-date
pbysic, try Cham berlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. Price, % cents.
Samples free at H. II. Watkins drug
store.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Sherman Bagg has just returned
from two months trip in southern
California. He reports having bad a
delightful time aud he will now go to
work with his father on the New Com.
stock mine.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The board of equalization adjourned
last Saturday. 1t will convene again
in August for the purpose of hearing
the tales of woe Of those whose assess
ments have been raised, and to make
the levy for the ensuing year.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

In pigeon hunt, near Pheuix, the
other day, by J. W. Holmes of King
maD, DR.. Cobb of New Orleans and
Messrs. Aitken and Pinney of the Phe-
nix gun clug 800 pigeons we're bagged
with about 500 shots.-Journal. Miner.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Messrs. j. G. Rhodes and T. @.
Loughery, accompanied by the Misses
Kitty and Birdie Loughery and Fannie
Sawyer, left this morning for a camp
ing trip in the Wallapai mountains.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. E. 7. 10y aud little son,
who have been in the eastern states
for the past six weeks, arrived home
Monday They were in Philadelphia
the awful hot day when there we're so
many deaths iu the city, and are glad
to be home out of the extreme heat.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Hon. NJ. G. Burus left yesterday for
Prescott where he expects to remain
for some time, perhaps permanently.
Mr.. Burns is gentleman whom the
best people of this county would be
very sorry to lose, and it is to be hoped
that his absence will only be ten.
porary one.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

We do not know who it was that in.
terpreted the word Arizona to mean
the "sun kissed land" but we are now
convinced that the Interpretation is
entirely correct, aud we would suggest
to "Old Sol" that no matter how high
aud mighty he may deem himself, be
is not so much above the respectable
members of this community but that
he may be talked about, and the ardent
caresses he has been so lavish with tor
some time past are beginning to at.
tract attention.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

S. G. Bagg, general manager for the
New Comstock mining company, has
purchased the whim that was for merly
used on the Green Linnet mine,
Stockton Hill. He will soon have a
force Of men at work as the property
is looking fine.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Two chloriders from White Hills
have taken a lease on the Golden Eagle
mine, in the range on the west side of
the valley from the Hills. Their in
tention is TO prospect for the vein
which has been lost, bat which in the
past yielded some very rich ore. The
last shipment ran 80 ounces in gold.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Judge Cooper, the newly appointed
Justice of the Peace at Chloride, has
been busy all this week disposing of
the litigation that had accumulated
since the resignation of Mr.. Denpison.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

John Barry has returned from his
eastern trip. He was accom- panied by
his little grandson. Mrs. Barry re-.
mained in Nova Scotia and will not re-
turn until late In the fall.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Henry Goodman, who is night en-
gineer at the ice plant, was quite Sc.
verely burned on his face and hands
by escaping steam one day in the early
part of the week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The rolls for the new sampling works,
which the company will install at
White Hills, have been shipped. After
the sam pier is in operation the ieasers
can sell their low grade ores, which
will be worked In the company's mill.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Agent Lane, of the White Hills
mines, has been notified OF the arrival
Of the pump for the Occidert mine.
As soon as the shaft can be drained
sinking will be resumed. There is
rich chloride ore now showing in the
bottom at depth Of 800 feet.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

L. W. Phillips was down from Hack
berry Wednesday. He reports consid.
cradle damage done in blackberry by
the fierce wind storm of last Saturday,
among which was the destruction of
his windmill.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Asa F. Harris accompanied the train
load of cattle TO California which was
loaded at blackberry last Wednesday.
The cattle were purchased by Mr..
Pinkerton.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

L. b. Pine has gone to Madison, Wis,
consin, to visit with relatives. He will
return early in August and will bring
his little boy with him.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Judge VIM. G. Blakely was called to
Chloride last Tuesday to appear for
the defendant in the case of the Ter.
ritory against John Davis.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Miss Belle Tarr came down from
Manuelito, New Mexico, last Wednes.
day and will spend the summer months
visiting with her sister, Mrs. George
Rnnelli
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

A. b. Cornelius, Chloride's efficient
deputy sheriff, brought a couple of
Indians over from that place a few
days ago to serve a twenty day SEN
tence 10 the county Jail.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

J. F. Phelan left Sunday for Phenix
with a car load of cattle which he will
put on pasture at that place.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

FoR RENT room house, furnished,
with water included for rs a month.
Enquire at this office.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mrs. John Harris was down from
blackberry the first of the week visit
ing her sister, Mrs. o. F. Kuencer.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

0. F. Kuencer left for Mineral Park
q couple of days ago to do some sur.
veying for Messrs. Haas d Doty.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The life and occupation of a milk.
man would not naturally be supposed
to be attended with extreme danger,
but in Los Angeles it seems to be
pretty risky business lately.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

A fire, the origin of which is un
known, destroyed the hoist building a,
the Juno mine last Wednesday night
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Miss Ethel Kent of Phenix died at
Congress on Thursday last from the
effects of gun shot wound received
at Bill Williams Fork, near Signal in
the southern part of this county. Mr..
Kent is engaged in mining at Bill
Williams Fork and his family we're out
on camping trip. Miss Kent was
seated on rock on the edge of the
river when couple of boys from the
mine, who had been out hunting, came
along, and one Of them placed his gun
upright against the rock. The gun
suddenly slipped and falling, struck
the trigger and emptied the contents
into the girls foot, leaving nothing
but the heel. The young lady was
taken Immediately to Congress, the
nearest place for medical aid, but the
weather being so warm the unfortu,
nate girl passed away on the second
morning after the accident.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Miss Birdie Loughery, who has been
teaching school at Portland, Oregon,
the past winter, came 10 on last nights
passenger, and will visit awhile with
her brother and sister at this place.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mrs. S. H. Frazier and daughter, who
have been visiting relatives in King
man for several months past, left for
a visit TO the coast few days ago.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

District Attorney Dickson was at
Chloride couple of days this week on
official business.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Thos. B. Scott, owner of the Lucky
Boy group OF mines at Chloride, spent
Thursday in Kingmau.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

John Jamison, who has been at worl
on the Prince George mine, Stockton
Hill, is in the city.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The hot weather does not kill people
off here as it has been doing in nearly
all the eastern cities, bot it almost
makes us wish we we're dead and had
the money for our .othes.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Arthur Edwards was down from his
Wallapai mountain mines after sup.
plies the early part Of the week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The following letters remain dead In
the klngman Office; Joe Martin, Ye
Woon.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The copper mines recently discover
ed by N. b. Bower and Others near the
Colorado river, are said to be improv-
ing as work progresses, and arc likely
to prove very valuable.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

VIM. Heimrod has gone in to San
francisco for an outing. He regrets
not having gone the week before while
the League was in session.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

The mining claims of James Dun
don, located in the Cerbst section of
the Wallapai miuing district, are
bonded to California capitalist.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mr.. Pinkerton, a California cattle
buyer, departed for the Sandy country
the early part OF the week to purchase
cattle.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Fred Stull, formerly superintendent
Of Lucky Boy, has gone to Mexico, t.
examine mining property.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Born TO the wife of Geo. A. Bonelli,
July oath, a girl. This is the first girl
in the family aud George is naturally
very happy over its appearance.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

A representative Of the Tucson
Building and Loan Company was in
kingman several days this week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Miss frankie Potts, accompanied by
Gertie Potts and Bernice Smith, re
turned to the Indian school at Trux.
ton Sunday last.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

W. G. Blakely will hold services il
the church tomorrow evening to which
all are invited.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mrs. /. w. Hawkins departed for Lo.
Angeles Monday. She will remain un
til cooler weather.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mrs. j. P. Finegan and daughter,
Miss May Krider, returned from an
outing In southern California Monday
last and left for Chloride the next day.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Sinking is steadily progressing In ihe
vertical shaft of the Grand Central
mine at White Hills. 1t is now down
800 feet and some water has been en-
countered
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mrs. }. @. Maddux returned from her
vacation on the Sandy yesterday.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Q. ii. Blakely left Sunday for the
Sandy for short vacation.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Sam Sands, of the Big Sandy, was
kingman visitor this week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Abe Lefever left Wednesday for Los
Angeles, frum which place be goes to
San Jacinto to spend the summer. in
hopes of bepefiting his health.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

A. Redewell, the Phenix piano man
spent several days in this city the
early part of the week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Mrs. H. K. Flood and children have
gone in to California for the hot days.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

j. W. Thompson was in from Coara
Springs several days this week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Elmer Pierce and wife, formerly of
Signal, are now in charge Of Desert
Station, between Chloride and White
Hills.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

L. L. Pollock of Flagstaff, made {
business trip to Kingman this week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Sam Withers was over from Quar-
tette visiting with his family this week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

1T. Wright came in from Search.
light last Tuesday.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Engine No. l, of the A. g. u. railroad
was laid up for repairs a couple OF
days this week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

James Twiggs made a business trip
to Todd Basin Saturday aud Sunday
last.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Henry A. Bacon was in from his cat
tie ranch, near Fort Rock, one day this
week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

A 80 light acetylene gas machine has
recently been installed in the Night.
hawk saloon.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

1. A. Coin was in from his ranch the
first of the week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

W. F. Grounds and family have just
returned home from an extended east
ern trip.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

w. Il. Frost was in from his Wallapai
spring ranch the early part of the
week.
Mohave County miner., 1901-07-27

Sam Sands, of the Big Sandy, was
kingman visitor this week.
j. W. Thompson was in from Coara
Springs several days this week.
I. E. Pollock of Flagstaff, made a
business trip to Kingman this week.
Mrs. II. K. Flood and children have
gone in to California for the hot days.
Sam Withers was over from Quar-.
tette visiting with his family this week.
James Twiggs made a business trip
to Todd Basin Saturday aud Sunday
last.
Henry A. Bacon was in from his cat.
tie ranch, near Fort Rock, one day this
week.
w. Il. Frost was in from his Wallapai
spring ranch the early part of the
week.
W. F. Grounds and family have ju st
returned home from an extended east.
ern trip.
A 80 light acetylene gas machine has
recently been installed in the Night
hawk saloon.
Engine No. l, Of the A. & U. railroad,
was laid up for repairs couple of
days this week.
W. G. Blakely will hold services in