Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1903-05-06

up to between 2700 and 5000. From
his work so far he estimates the popu
lation of Prescott to be very close t,
5000.
j. B. Monnett has resigned as gen
eral manager of the Federal Invest
ment and Trust Co. and has with
drawn from the firm of Mcdowell
Biles & Monnette. f. r. Mcdowell
has been selected to take the general
management of the Federal Invest
ment and Trust company. Mr.. Nc.
Dowell was the secretary of the com.
pany and is thoroughly conversant
with the business, and being a very
popular young business man will un-
doubtedly make a good record for
himself and the company.
Frank Griffith arrived last night
from Sheridan, Indiana, in response
to telegram sent five or six days ago
that his brOther-in-law, Jas. W. Ker-
cheval, was not expected to live. He
left that place at once upon receipt of
the wire but did not arrive here until
the unfortunate young. imam had passed
away, which sad event happened two
days ago at the hospital, the cause of
his death being typhoid-pneumonia.
The remains were embalmed by S. A.
Logan and will be shipped to the old
home in Indiana for interment, tomor-
row. Mr.. Griffith will accompany
the remains home.
Maj. Walcutt has been very busy
since the bids for rebuilding Whipple
were opened few days ago, in fight
ing out just how the bids actually
stood. He informed the Journal
Miner today that the lowest bids for
the construction proper, without the
plumbing, gas fitting, electric wiring,
heating, etc., would amount to about
sl65. 600 should the double quarters
and double barracks be constructed,
and should the single quarters and
single barracks be decided upon, the
amount would be about 5000 more.
The plumbing, heating, gas fitting,
wiring, ETC., will amuont to about
SO, OOO to s4O,O more, or a grand
5otaI of s2lO, 900.
Joe Archambeiu, Ben Hardwick,
Toe Hobbs and Sam Hubbard, jr., of
Prescott, and Charley O'Nelll, of Ash
Fork, will leave in few days for
hunt for big game in the
Tonic Basin and Mogollon mountain
sections. Bear and lions are the
yame they will hunt, and as most if
lot all of them are experienced in the
pursuit of this game, they will not re-
urn empty handed. Mr.. Archam-
,eau, during a successful hunt some
ime since, borrowed good dog, one
hat was accustomed to hunting bear
md lion, and became so attached to
lin ON account of his good hunting
Qualities that he set his heart on
,wning him, and has Just succeeded
N accomplishing his purpose at cost
# $50. OF course this dog will &C.
company the party. They will leave
bout May G.
NJ. S. Taft is in from the Victor
nine on Lynx creek to meet his old
riend, Colonel Geo. W. Dunn, of
New York, who will
rive ON tonight's train from the
asst. Col. Dunn is interested in both
he Victor and Sterling mines. In
edition to being an old time friend
f Mr.. Taft, he commanded the regi-
lent during the civil war in which
ir. Taft served. Col. Dunn is a rail- |
Dad commissioner of New York, and |
can committee of New York, having
lcceeded Mr. Odell to the position
hen the latter was elected governor
f that state.
NJ Tregallis surprised the public
fter all by getting married day in
dvance of the announcement. The |
ublic were led to believe that the |
CEREMONY which would unite him and !
Hiss Henrietta Towles as husband and |
fife would be pronounced some time |
oday. Of course his more intimate |
riends we're advised differently, and |
q the presence of a few of the latter /
he ceremony was pronounced last |
vening at the rectory of the Episco-
al church by Rev. F. Bennett. Miss
,ora Thomas officiated as bridesmaid |
lille c. E. Gentry was best man for
he occasion. The bride is a most |
harming young lady. sister OF Mrs.
tucker, while the groom is known by |
very one in Prescott, being a popu
ar young salesman in Prescott mer-
autile institution. The Journal |
liner joins the other numerous !
riends of the young couple in wish
ng them much happiness and pros
erity.
rom Thursdays Daily.
c. c. Stukey. manager of the Bodie |
nine, is in town.
J. 8. Douglas left on last nights |
rain for Douglas.
W. A. Kent, wife and child are in |
rom Providence today.
E. S. Gosney, a we'll known citizen
# Flagstaff, is in town.
F. E. Biles left for Flagstaff this
morning on business trip.
Hugo Richards returned this Morn
ng from visit to Tombstone.
City Clerk E. B. Modem is sick to-
lay and unable to be at his Office.
r. Z. Morrison returned this morn /
ng from a professional visit to Phe-
Xix.
Captain A. F. Brown, the powder |
nan, returned from Jerome last night |
md left this morning on his regular |
rip.
W. F. Wilbur the Verde valley |
anch man, left this morning for Los
ANGELES, where his family has been |
or some time.
Mother Superior Paul of the Mercy
hospital, left for Los Angeles yester