Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-04-09
From Fridays Daily.

Ou lhOHddys
 G. W. Murray was in town today
 from Lynx creek. Dr. o. L. Geer returned to Maritime, on today's freight train. A. W. Edwards returned this morn , ing from his visit to California. John Lawler went to Hillside today to arrange for the shipment of some ore.
 Mrs. D. c. Russell, a professional nurse of Denver, is a recent arrival ir Prescott.
 Geo. H. Schuerman is still confined to the house with an attack ol rheumatism.
 Special Agent A. F. Leach returned yesterday from an official visit to Williamson valley.
 Matt Hughes, brother of Mrs. E. A, Rogers, died April 2 in Los Angeles after q brief illness.
 A house on Monroe street, Phenix, belonging to Beverly k. Cox, was de stroyed by fire yesterday.
 Ed Block left yesterday for the east on business connected with the Merchants Mining company.
 Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Cornell of Wal nut creek have returned from pro tracted visit to California.
 J. ". Norton is in town today from the oil fields. He says that work is progressing finely there for the bor- ing of oil.
 J. B Tomlinson had party out yesterday looking at the Mescal min ing property in the Hassayampa dis trict.
 Paul A. Johns, superintendent and general manager of the Braganza Mining company, left for the east on today's train.
 J. H. Hise and St. Paul mining man named Nelson, returned yesterday from & visit to the Placeritas country on mining business.
 A package containing dry goods was lost between the B. B. Co. and Sam Hills. The finder will please re- turn to this office.
 Dr. W. A. Hendryx came up on to- days train from the south, and went out this afternoon to the Empire mine on Groom creek, which is owned by him.
 The county treasurer is having a lull in the county tax sale. The sale was commenced on Monday but has been discontinued until the 14th in stant, when the sale will be resumed.
 Another strike is reported at Jer- ome. Five hundred men employed about the smelters and converters are involved. The strike was occasioned, 1t is alleged, by an attempt to cut down the force, and it necessitated closing the shelter.
 Col. DeRussev, formerly in con- mand of the 11th Infantry, stationed at Whipple, has been promoted to be a maior-general. His many friends in this section will rejoice at his pro- motion.
 Oliver Perry, an old timer of this section and cook by profession, died at the county hospital yesterday, aged 74 years. Deceased was lineal des- cendant of the Perry family, to which Commodore Perry belonged.
 Mrs. c. W. Hicks of Cynthiana, Kentucky, who arrived here recently with her husband in search of health, finds that the climate agrees with her and has great hopes of being com pletely restored. Mir. Hicks is bright, energetic young attorney.
 The Santa Fe railroad is planning 10 put into service next fall the most magnificent passenger train ever con structed, on which the fare charged will be just double the usual amount The train will operate between Chi cago and Los Angeles once each week. It will be known as the Club train and will accommodate only 50 passengers on a trip.
 G. H. La Berteu, the veteran print CT and old time resident of Prescott, came up from Phenix this morning to spend the summer. Mir. La Berteu migratory in his habits. When the frosts of winter put in an appearance he hastens off to Phenix, and on the advent of spring he again returns to Prescott.
 Albert Mason, a young man Fl years of age, who came here last July for the benefit of his health, accom- panied by his w1Ie to whom he was married the day they left Cali fornia, died last evening a few minutes after seven o'clock at the Ehle house. Deceased came from Watsonville, California, where his parents reside. His father is ex pecte6 to arrive tonight or tomorrow night and will take the remains to Watsonville for burial.
 The social dance given by the W. o. W. and W. C.. last evening was decided social success, as the commit tee in charge of the affair meant that it should be. Over eighty people were present. Dancing, card playing and social conversation was indulged in until one o'clock, when all retired to their homes, expressing themselves as having thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Mrs. Jos. Gales presided at the piano and her rendition of late two-steps and waltzes was all that could be desired. These orders ex- pect to give another social in about month.
 At the meeting of the United Moderns last night it was decided that next Thursday night being, the time when Supreme Chancellor John son would be in Prescott, the lodge would hold a short business session at the Odd Fellows hall at 7.45 p. m. sharp, adjourning at S.30 and going to the Dougherty hall, where a short program will be rendered, after which Supreme Chancellor Johnson would deliver d short address on the work of the order. This will be fol- ! lowed by refreshments and social dance. All Moderns and their friends will be welcome to attend the eXer- cises and dance at the Dougherty hall.
 What Women Like in Men, What Men Like in Women" and Husbands and Wives" are the titles