Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-12-17

them. They loSt two ValuaDle uOgS III an encounter with bear.
 Editor Tom Shultz went to Phe- nix Saturday evening.
 c. W. Platt came up from Kirk land this morninS.
 Geo. Smith, formerly proprietor of the Headquarters saloon, was brought into Prescott from Banning Creek last evening and placed in the hospital in a serious condition. His mind became deranged few days since and he left camp on Saturday evening only partially clad and wan dered over the hills in the storm dur ing the night and yesterday until he was discovered and taken care of. He suffered terribly from cold and exposure and when found his condi tion was considered quite critical.
 F. P. Ward returned Saturday even ing from Mayer where he has been at work for some time. He states that the new oil burning smelter erected by the Treadwell comany was blown in on Thursday and the eXerimental run proved highly satisfactory to all.
 J. N. Johnson former manager for the Western Union Telegraph comany in Prescott for the past three years manager of the Jerome telephone eX change has resigned his position in Jerome to accept a position with a railroad company aat Indianapolis. He and Mrs. Johnson will leave for lheir new field of labor in few days.
 The deer hunting season closed to- day. No more venison until next November.
 A north wind set in Saturday night and put an end to the storm which started on Friday evening. About two inches of snow fell, before the storm closed, in addition to quite a nice little rain.
 Jay c. Allen and his little son went to Phenix on Saturday night.
 Mrs. W. H. Throne is at present stopping with Mrs. E. I. Roberts on Pleasant street.
 The Epworth League of the M. E. Church will give a pound social to- morrow, Tuesday evening, at the church the proceeds of which will be given to the poor of the city. Every body is invited to attend or if it is impossible to attend, to contribute to the social.
 Asbestos towels are among the curi- osities of the day. When dirty it is only necessary to throw them into a red hot fire, and after a few min utes draw them out fresh and clean. The Journal Miner has ordered a supply for use in the office.
 An Eastern brewer visited Prescott l last week to look over the situation here with the view of establishing | brewery in Prescott. There has | been considerable brewery talk dur ing the past two years and some enter prising man will take advantage of the situation soon and start one. | The annual consumption of beer in this county is estimated at about | 0,0OO barrels.
 Dr. Francis, of hlngman, Kansas, W ill lecture in the court house Tues day night, Dec. 16th at o'clock. Subject, "The Thirteenth Command ment." The public is cordially in vited to attend. Laboring men are especially invited.
 Secretary I. T. Stoddard came up on this mornings train from Phe nix for brief business visit and to get sniff of real winter air.
 Heymann's dancing class and so- cial at Dougherty hall Thursday. St
 A few drops of oil of lavender in silver bowl or ornamental dish of some kind, half filled with very hot water, and set in the dining room just before dinner is served, gives de- lightful and intanigble freshness to the atmosphere of the apartment. If the room is small this method of freshening the atmosphere is particu- larly lyefective.-EXchangge.
 The treasurer's office took in about s20, 900 on Saturday in taxes.
 Today is the last day to pay taxes before they become delinquent.
 The twoL opezes will have their ex- animation tomorrow on the charge of enticing young Mexican girl away from home for the purpose of prosti tuition.
 David Fitzsimmons is having his trial today on a charge of battery.
 A compromise was effected in the case of Daniel Docherty on Saturday evening and the defendant was turned loose. He was charged with obtaining money under false pre- tenses by issuing checks without hay inhg funds in the bank. At the time the checks were issued he had money on deposit but drew it out of the bank before the checks were presented for payment. He satisfied the people holding the checks and the action was dismissed.
 The mercury dropped to 10 degrees above zero this morning.
 Residents of the east side are find ing fault with the lack of sidwealks on the north side of Gurley street between Marina street and the alley by the Congregational church. It was pretty sloppy there Saturday and Sunday.
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