Arizona republican., 1901-07-31
NEWS OF THE W N Q R T Fl
PRESCOTT

Prescott. Ariz., July go, l901.-(Spe- Cial Correspondence to the Repub- lican) - A most sad and altogether shocking event transpired last night in the sudden death of Mrs. C. M, Bass at the home of her sister. Mrs. M. F.. Morin. on Mt. Vernon avenue
 Deceas was not much more than a bride. having been married little more than a year ago to MT c, M. Bass. a young man very estimably known in business and social circles.
 Death was more Immediately caused by heart failure, it is said. after having successfully passed through the trying ordeal of childbirth. She leaves a babe day old, her husband and sister he.e. father and mother in Newark. N, J., and brother in La Colorado, Mexico, to mourn her loss.
 Two marriages also occurred ust eve ming, one being between Ab Anderson, the enterprising young proprietor of the most popular resort in town. the Imperial ice cream parlor. and Flor eEcs Durbin, both of this city.
 I'll, young lady is one of family of several sisters who are accredited with being the handsomest family of tall beauties in the city-and they are as popular among their large circle of friends as they are beautiful. Alb went around all day wearing the most be- nign smile upon his bright face, and had to step right and left to receive congratulations.
 The other welding that occurred was that of MlY. Kate Cotton and MT. C. j. Goddard, both of this city. They have the best wishes of a large number Of friends. The newly wed will be at home at the Cotton residence on Union street.
 Mr. E. M. Sanford has had set of plans made for his prospective hand some home on Mt. Vernon avenue, and work will be commenced thereon dur ing ths coming week.
 Miss Sanford left last Thursday to join her mother and younger sister in Los Angclas for the remainder of the summer and to enjoy plugging in the briny waves off the coast.
 J. ". Wilson, the clothier. is about to begin the building of a fine opera house upon his 75-foot frontage on Monte zuma street. adjoining his store and apartment building.
 Mrs. H. r.. Arnitage entertained a smat party of ladies at her home last week in honor of her friend and guest, Ms. Kent Cs Providence. The guests were entertained in an interesting guessing game-a floral wedding while the prizes for the same were, very appropriately chosen, flowers. After a service of light tcothsome refresh ments the ladies left. well pleased at theiI afternoons entertainment.
 Miss Bertha Little Of Phoenix who Is SD nding the summer with Mrs. AL fred Averyt here has a number of fine paintings on exhibition at Wooster's where is also shown this week a few fine carbon reproductions of some of the old masterpieces from the National Gallery. London, and other European art centers. by Franz Hanfstaengl New York and Munich. The collection is fine one and is attracting q good deal of ilattering attention from art lovers and students
 George Wooster is laid up with slight attack of plsurisy, contracted through severe drenching received yesterday while several miles out in the country looking up nag" to carry his papers out with. The Repub- lican route has grown to such propor- tions her9 in the past few months that