Arizona republican., 1901-11-22
NEWS OF THE W N Q R T H
PRESCOTT

Prescott. Ariz, Nov 20.-(Special correspondence Of The Republican.)- Activity of business in all lines seems to be a surprising feature on our streets, according to a recent Phoenix visitor. who ought to know. But we have long since realized that with in creased capital coming into the min ing interests from east and west at the rate it has been doing lately unusual activity was bound to follow.
 At the regular meeting of the Mon day club the life of Thomas Jefferson was discussed by it's members, and papers as follows were read: Brief History of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, Framers and Sgners," by Mrs. A. E. Nader; General Charac- teristios and Principles of Jefferson. by Mrs. J. w. Brown; His Political Career and Results of His Labors on Behalf of His Country and Promotion of Popular Education by Mrs. J. C. Herndon. and Establishment and Firm Growth of the Democratic Party by Mrs. J. L. Munds. It is the purpose of this club to study the lives of as many of the presidents as possible dur ing the season just begun. They have interested themselves in organizing a federation Of all women's clubs in the territory and elected the president, Mrs. r. A. Tritle, as delegate to attend the conference called for this purpose at Phoenix. The club rooms in the high school building will be appropri ately decorated. tending toward the popular education of the coming gen eratiOn.
 The popular elocutionist from Tempe. Hiss Jessie smith, has been delightinS her friends here by q few days visit among them.
 The bazar being held by the women of the Baptist church bids fair to be great success and is creating no little rivalry in the matter of deciding who is the most popular merchant in Pres colt, a magnificent painting of the San Francisco mountains. size 36x24 inches, from the brush of Mrs. F.. J. Johnson, having been donated for q gift to the one receiving the greatest number of votes. So far the contest lies about equally between Burmister Sons Co. and A. BIumberg. This evening will decide the issue.
 The women of the Church of the Ad- vent have begun special Christmas work for an early December sale. The Ladies Aid society of the Fl. F. church has decided to give another rummage sale on December ? and continuing for q week. the former one having proved so successful.
 Judge Hawkins has just returned from a four weeks trip to Nevada, combining pleasure with business, and going via san Francisco. He also paid a visit to d sister at Canyon City, Colo. while en route. The judge was called to Nevada to examine into the titles of mines near Ely. the syndicate which he represents having purchased a group of mines next adjoining the TfsT- i-ala r~ris7
 The rumor published 2. day or two ago of the sale of Nevada mining prop critics by MT. Joseph l.. Giroux of J. rome proves upon inquiry to be cor rect and founded upon fact. the price of the property going up into the hun dreds Of thousands of dollars.
 MT. Will Solomon and wife of Los Angeles came in a day or two ago. Mir. Solomon is en route to Mexico to take a position with James s. Douglas at q point a few miles across the line from Bisbee. Mrs. Solomon will remain Go visit with her mother and sisters for q few weeks before joining her hus- band in Mexico. Mir. and Mrs Solo mon were warmly welcomed by their hosts of friends here. Mir. Solomon is well remembered as the always ac- commodating one time city ticket agent of the s. F. F. & r. railroad al thls place, leaving to ake q position with the Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad at Los Angeles.
 Mir. F. J. r. Horne. accompanied by his bride, is expected to return to the city the end of this week Like all other good articles his wife nails from Chicago, and from all accounts prom ises to be a valuable acquisition to Prescott's social circles.
 Our theater loving people are prom ised a rare treat next week in the pro- duction Of Quo Vadis at the opera house November 9, to be given by fine company, one which has hereto fore demonstrated their ability to pro dUce q strong play.
 Roanoke. played last evening to good house. gave evidence of the good judgment displayed by Manager Mar tin in engaging the company.
 MRS GEO WOOSTEP