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Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
John Granfield Dead.

John Granfield, for more than thirty years a resident of this county, during which time he resided at Cerbat, died at Kingman Monday night. During his last illness he was cared for by John Mulligan and his good wife. The funeral took place Wednesday after noon and was attended by people from all parts of the county.
 Deceased came to this country when but boy and settled in the south. When the civil war broke out he en. listed in Georgia company, an uncle of 0 dwell Wright of this town being commander of his regiment. He served during the whole of the war and came out without a scratch. After the close of the war he came west and in the early seventies settled down in Mo. have county. He was one of the gen tlest and most lovable of men and no one knew him but to hold him in the highest esteem. He was generous to a fault and aided many of the old timers who were at times hard pressed, in L unselfsh way.
 May his sleep under the soil of old Arizona be pleasant.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
Running for Office.

The following experiences were re- lated by defeated candidate:
 Lost 4 months and 23 days canvass. ing, 1349 hours sleep thinking abont the election, 13 acres of corn, a whole sweet potato crop, calves, shoats and beef given to barbecues, 2 front teeth and considerable quantity of hair to personal skirmish, gave away 97 plugs of battle AK tobacco, 33,3S9 drinks of whiskey and PeruDa,2 pair of suspenders, calico dresses, ' dolls, 13 baby rsttlers, told 1889 lies, shook hands 23,474 times, talked enough to have made 1,6O0 large volumes size of patent office reports, kissed l26 babies, kindled 15 kitchen fires, cut 3 cords of wood, dug 4 bushels of Irish potatoes, toted 34 buckets of water, put up z stoves, was dog bitten three times, watch broken by babies which cost 3S to have repaired, loaned out 3 sacks of flour, 20 bushels of corn, l5O pounds of bacon, Bible dictionary, l overcoat, 1 box of paper collars, none of which have been returned. Called my Op ponent peram bulating liar-doctor's bill lOS. Had 3 arguments with my wife; results-1 flower vase smashed, broom handle broken, dish of hash knocked off the table, 2 hands full of whiskers pulled out, 10 cents worth of sticking plaster bought, besides spend ing 362$ in hard cash.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
WANTED

Special representative in this county and adjoining territories, to repres ent and advertise an old established busi- ness house of solid financial standing. Salary 2lS weekly, with expenses ad' vanced each Monday by clerk direct from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished when necessary; position permanent. Address Blew Bros. < Co., Dept. A, Monon Bldg, Chicago, III.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Several new families have taken up their residence in Kingnan. Were the school facilities of the town improved many families now living in the coun try would move in to give their chil dren the advantage of an education, instead of sending them away to out side high schools.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

John Harris aud Juuso J. M. Mur. phy went down to the Colorado river by way of Gold Road this week and on the way met with an accident. Their horse shied over bench of rock, over. turning the buck board and dumping the men out. Judge Murphy was slightly injured.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

10. Dayton, who was with the Sun. cloud mining company for several months last summer, has gone to Chicago, where he will interest capi talists in Mohave county mines. MT. Dayton is bright mining man and is liable to bring to this section a large amount of money.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Last Sunday the 64 miles of track from Williams to the Grand Canyon was put out of commission entirely by heavy rains and high water. Not a bridge was left standing, and the ex. tra gangs now at work on the Canyon road have practically reconstructed the entire line. The Ash Fork dam is full of water, the first time in years, and the Little Colorado river was re. ported the highest in ten years last Monday afternoon. Winslow Mail, Sept. 3.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

A Mexican, whose name we have not learned, died at the county ospital Thursday afternoon. The man was brought up from Yucca and was in a bad way when he entered the ospital.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Heavy rains were rel orted from Peach Springs and Franconia last night, but SO far no was houts have oc. cured. Water was running over the track at Aubrey this morning and it will have to subside before damage can be ascertained.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

WANTED-A lease or lease and bond on a mine, mine dump or tailings pile where money expended in development work or plant would meet with a fair return. Address "Leaser" Kingman MINER.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Bright & Drew, contractors, have a large gang of men at work rebuilding the railroad grade below Kingman, re. gently washed out. It is expected that the road bed will be in shape again within a month.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

The Indian policeman took twenty. nine children to the Truxton Canyon Indian school yesterday. The little ones were all neatly dressed and look. ed as though they were going out on a lark. The older Indians do not take kindly to the children going away to school.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Democratic and republican prima- ries are being held in this county tt. day. It is impossible to predict Il @ outcome, bt each candidate on the democratic ticket believes he has a cinch.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce that
 CHARLES METCALFE will be candidate for Pro bate Judge of Mohave county, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the democratic primary convention.
 Kipgman, Aug. IS, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
FOR RECORDER.

We are authorized to announce that
 THOMAS MCNEELY will be candidate for recorder of Mohave county, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the democratic primary convention.
 Mineral Park, Aug. II, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Services will be held in the M. B church tomorrow at II a. m. and 7:3( D. m. All are invived to attend.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

J. N. COhenour came in from Cole Road yesterday, on account of th' illness of his baby.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Asa Harris and family came down from Hack berry last evening. One of his little girls is ill with typhoid fever and has been placed under the care of a physician.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

O. D. M. Gaddis, of the firm of Ga6- dis X Perry, is in Los Angeles looking after business matters.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

A. H. Smith came over from Vivian a few days ago and is visiting with friends in Kingman. MT. Smith was in charge of the Vivian store during the abser ce of J. H. Knight.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
FOR TREASURER.

We are authorized to announce that
 WILLIAM HEIMROD will be candidate for Treasurer of Mohave county, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the democratic primary convention.
 Mineral Park, Aug. IS, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

w. J. Bryan passed through King man Thursday evening last on his way to the coast. He is on pleasure bent and his trip to the coast has no politi cal significance.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
Sprains.

s. A. Read, Cisco, Texas, writes, March l1tb, 1901: "My wrist was sprained so badly by fall that it was useless; and after using several ren' edies that failed to give relief, used Ballard's Snow Lininent, and was cured. I earnestly recommend it to any one suffering from sprains.' 25c, soc, 1O0S. Sold by H. H. Watkins.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Mrs. G. R. Gooding has gone to Winslow, Arizona, to visit with friends during the absence of MT. Gooding.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

George Aitken, one of the brightest mining nen in the county, came over from Chloride Thursday evening.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Eli Hilty, who has been comforting with the company that recently ac quired the Hilty group of mines, re- turned from Los Angeles Thursday last.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
Beautiful Women.

Plump cheeks, flushed with the soft glow of health and pure complexion make all women beautiful. Take 8 small dose of Heroine after each meal it will prevent constipation and helE digest what you have eaten. 5oc. Mrs Wm. M. Stroud, Midlothian, Texas writes, May 31, 1901: "We h ve used Heroine in our family for eight years and found it the best medicine we ever used for constipation, bilious fever and malaria" Sold by H. H. Watkins
 Handsome line of flannel dress pat torps at tho Em pOrinm
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

William Miller came in from Long Beach yesterday and departed this morning for Chloride where he will look after important business for the Philadel phia & Arizona mining com- pany.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
Death of Byron Sherman.

Byron Sherman, for more than thirty years resident of this part of Arizona, died Thursday afternoon after lin gering illness. He was taken seriously ill several months ago and it was ap parent that he could not live, although his friends did everything possible for him. Mr. Sherman came to this coun. ty in the early seventies and built the first sawmill in the Wallapai noun. tains, where most of the lumbe that built up Mineral Park and other places in the county was sawed cut. He afterward removed the mill to Mount Hope, in Yavapai county, where he also went into stock raising. He wa. an energetic, warmhearted man and had many friends all over north ern Arizona. His funeral took place from the M. k. church yesterday morn ing and was attended by a large num- Der of old time friends and acquaint. auces.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Mrs. Kean St. Charles and children arrived from Los Angeles Thursday last, having spent the heated spell at the seashore.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

J. R. Livingston and wife, of Chlor- idle, were in kingman yesterday.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

School began Tuesday last, with a larger attendance of children than during the last school term.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

The following letters remain un. called for in the Kingman office: Pat Driscoll 3, F. l.. Peters, J. F. Hare, James Hegartery, Martin Delaney, Frank Clark.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce that
 WALTER BROWN will be candidate for Sheriff of Mo. have county, Arizona, subject to the action of the democratic primary con. vention.
 KINGMAN, July IA, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

J. H. Knight, manager of the Vivian store of Lovin & Withers, returned a few days ago from visit with rela tives in California.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Mrs. I. c. Conkey, of Mineral Park was in Kingman few days ago.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Mrs. K K. Lake depart ed few days ago for the Prescott country, where she has been engaged to teach school during the coming term.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce that
 FRED w. MORRISON
 will be candidate for District At. torney of Mohave county, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the dem ocratic primary convention. Kingman, July P, 1914.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Mrs. Charles Metcalfe aud famil arrived from Los Angeles few day ago.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

George w. Miller, the young cattle man of Casa Grande, is in Kingman. He reports good feed and fat cattle in the eastern end of the county.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
FOR TERRITORIAL COUNCIL

FOR TERRITORIAL COUNCIL. We are authorized to announce that
 FRANK l.. HUNT will be a candidate for Territorial Council of Mohave County, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the democratic primary convention. Acme, Aug. 17, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
FOR SUPERVISOR.

FOR SUPERVISOR. We are authorized to announce that
 ISAAC CONKEY will be candidate for Supervisor of Mohave county, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the democratic primary convention.
 Mineral Park, August l, 1904. We are authorized to announce that
 JOHN MULLIGAN will be candidate for Supervisor of Mohave county, Arizona, subject to the endorsement of the democratic primary convention.
 Kingman, August 4, 1904.
 I hereby announce myself as can didate for the office of Supervisor, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries. JAS. w. HAAS Mineral Park, Ang l, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Don't overlook the big ball at Elk Hall next Wednesday evening. Every body is invited. Tickets will be on sale Monday at all business houses.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

w. B. Frost and daughters are iI town from w llapai Springs.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Mrs. J. c. Potts has been very ill the past ten days, but i- now convalescing
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

It is reported on good authority that the Tennessee mine and mill has changed hands and that the new own. CTS will soon begin active work on ;he property. We are credibly informed that in the bottom level there is large showing of good milling ore. besides a big steak that will do to ship without dressing up. The mine under proper management ought to be big pro ducer.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Harry c Rhodes was accidently shot at Needles Tuesday night, the bullet entering his right leg near the knee and running up and passing out above the hip. No bones were broken by the bullet, but blood poisoning is feared. The accident occurred in one of the saloons at Needles. A pistol fell from the belt of Robert ROundtree, which, on striking the floor, exploded the cartridge, the ball striking Rhodes. He was taken to the east side of the river, but grew rapidly worse and had to be removed to the hospital. Rhodes was lineman for the long distance tel ephone company.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

We handle only Levi Strauss over- alls. All sizes. THE EMPORIUM.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

The Minnesota Couuor people are about to begin sinking another lift of 20) feet below the present level and open the mine to that depth in sys. tematic manner. The mill will be run on the old tailing dump until it is worked up and then ores from the mine will be handled. It is probable that pipe line will be laid from the old Merrimac mine and the water pumped to the big mill. This mine will furnish an abundance of water for all purposes.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Miss Frankie Potts has gone to the Trux,on Canyon Indian school, where she has position as teacher.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10
Call for County Republican Conven-
 tion.

Call for County Republican Conven-
 ton.
 A delegate convention of the Repub. licans of Mohave, county is hereby called to as sem ble at Elks' Hall, in the town of Kingman, at ? p. m. on Wed. nesday, Septem Der 141h. 1914, for the purposes of:
 1st: The nomination of candidates for the several county offices to be voted for at the Novem Der electi n. 2nd: The selection of six Q6) dele. gates to the Territorial Convention to be held at Prescott on Septem Der 17th, 1904.
 3rd: The selection of Repu blican County Central Committee.
 4th: The transaction of such other business as may properly come before said convention.
 The basis of representation in said County Convention sh Il be one dele gate for each twenty votes, or fraction thereof, cast for Hon. R E. Morrison for delegate to Congress at the Novem Der election 1902.
 The several precincts of Mohave county will be entitled, on the above
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

OaSlS, IO Iuo iOllOWluS TcpioScu' oIiob. Cedar 1 Hack berry Cerbat Kingman 6 Chloride 4 Little Field COD. 1 Mineral Park Colorado River Peach Springs Fort Mohave 1 Sandy Ger American 1 Signal Gold Basin 1 Todd Basin Gold Roads ? Trout Creek
 Primaries will be held in the several precincts of the county from 3 to 6 p. m., on Saturday, Septem Der 10th, 1914, to select the foregoing delegates.
 By order of the Republican County Central Committee.
 HOWARD w. KEMPER,
 J. B. PERRY, Chairman. Secretary.
 Kingman, Arizona, Aug. 18th, 1904.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

p.m. All are invived to attend. J. N. Cohenour came in from Gold Road yesterday, on account of the illness of his baby.
 O.D. M. Gaddis, of the firm of Gad- dis X Perry, is in Los Angeles looking after business matters.
 George Aitken, one of the brightest mining men in the county, came over from Chloride Thursday evening.
 Mrs. G. R. Gooding has gone to Winslow, Arizona, to visit with friends during the absence of Mir. Gooding. Mrs. Kean St. Charles and children arrived from Los Angeles Thursday last, having spent the heated spell at the seashore.
 J. H. Knight, manager of the Vivian store of Lovin & Withers, returned a few days ago from visit with rela tives in California.
 George w. Miller, the young cattle man of Casa Grande, is in Kingman. He reports good feed and fat cattle in the eastern end of the county.
 Mrs. K K. Lake depart ed few days ago for the Prescott country, where she has been engaged to teach school during the coming term.
 Don't overlook the big ball at Elk Hall next Wednesday evening. Every body is invited. Tickets will be on sale Monday at all business houses.
 w. J. Bryan passed through King man Thursday evening last on his way to the coast. He is on pleasure bent and his trip to the coast has no politi cal significance.
 Asa Harris and family came down from Blackberry last evening. One of his little girls is ill with typhoid fever and has been placed under the care of physician.
 Eli Hilty, who has been conferring with the company that recently ac quired the Hilty group of mines, re. turned from Los Angeles Thursday last.
 A. H. Smith came over from Vivian a few days ago and is visiting with friends in Kingman. Mr. Smith was in charge of the Vivian store during the abser ce of J. H. Knight.
 William Miller came in from Long Beach yesterday and departed this morning for Chloride where he will look after i'm mportant business for the Philadelp phia & Arizona mining com pany.
 Democratic and republican prima' ries are being held in this county t. day. It is impossible to predict u ( outcome, b t each candidate on the democratic ticket believes he has { cinch.
 John Harris aud Juuko J. M. Mur phy went down to the Colorado rive by way of Gold Road this week and or the way met with an accident. Thei horse shied over bench of rock, over turning the buck board and dumping the men out. Judge Murphy wa slightly injured.
 H. c. Dayton, who was with the Sun cloud mining company for severa months last summer, has gone t. Chicago, where he will interest capi talists in Mohave county mines. MI Dayton is a bright mining man and i liable to bring to this section larg amount of money.
 The Indian policeman took twenty nine children to the Truxton Canyo Indian school yesterday. The littl ones were all neatly dressed and look ed as though they were going out on lark. The older Indians do not talk kindly to the children going away t school.
Mohave County miner., 1904-09-10

Advertising rates on application.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-01-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Lieut.. J. ]. Dooley of Portland, in
spector of rifle practice of the 1st Reg
iment, is making a tour of inspection
of the local companies, examining the
condition of the rifles i'm preparation
for the coming inspection by the officer
assigned by the war department. who
VIII accompany Inspector General
Hoyt uDon his annual tour OF inspcc-
ton, which begins with the Portland
companies the first of next month.
Victor Gonzales, alias Victor Can
zal. who, in company with Harold Nc
Neil, on the night of Dec. IL. is charged
with having assaulted and attempted
to rob Mrs. Conant. Wife of Alderman
A. II. Conant of Auburn. and who the
following day was arrested by an Off
Ger Of the Lewiston police department,
has confessed the crime to Sheriff
Cummings. Young Mcneil had told the
story of the crime, but under the influ-
encc of threats made by Gonzales re-
tracted his story. although later he re-
iterated his first story. The case of
Gonzales and Mcneil is now being
considered by the grand jury of An
droscoggin county.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-01-22

Assignment of cases for jury trial. at
he january term. Superior Court. bcSia-
ing:
FRIDAY, JANUARY -
'S-Statc sci fac. IS. Leon H. Towncs &
ais. Leigh.
Estate sci fac vs.. Frank II. Baker &
ais. Leigh.
lo-State sci fac. VS.. Louis Pito &, ais.
Leigh.
il-State sci fac. vs.. Louis Lullousc e ais.
. Leigh; f. W. Clair.
'a-Stafc sci lac. vs. Philip Mahcu & Ais
Leigh: F. W. Clair.
4-Statc sci fac. vs.. Michael /. Nc
Namara & ais Leigh.
Estate sci fac vs. Michael =. Nc
Namara & ais. Leigh.
J1-Clark Iib't vs.. Clark. Johnson
Baker. Priest, Chapman, Shcluon &,
Sawtcilc.
MONDAY, JANUARY 25.
,9-Furbush VS., Langston. Fisher; Shci-
don & Sawtcjl".
!O-I libby vs. Tibodcau. Fisher: Mah"r
N-Moody & ais VS.. Hall. lIcsclton;
CllSon.
i3-Paisted e. al vs.. Rigoiow. William
son s; Burlcigh; Cornish, Sheldon q
Sawtclic.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
yof-Tnh Monmouth vs.. Inh. lewiston.
W II. Judkins; G. S. McCarty.
,--NInrdcn vs.. Foster. Sheldon < Saw
telle; Maher.
90-Kn0Wlcs VS. Millikcn. llcSciton; God
darI.
Mfg. CO. vs.. Dodlin
Granite co. Williamson & BureiSh;
ThilbrOok.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY y.
SS-IIodgdon VS.. IIod5don. Atkins; Shell
don e s;awtcle.
VS.. Lockwood Co. Sheldon &
Sawtellr; Johnson.
slice V.s. TibbcttS. Williamson & Bar
leigh: Sheldon & SaWtclle.
.21-Potter KS. johnson Apt. Knight;
Iiildreth.
THURSDAY, JANUARY %.
w. Connor. Sheldon &; Saw
tcIic: IIeseltnn.
291-Eookcr VS.. Phillips. Hcsclton; Hill
drcth
vs.. Frederick. Apt. Little;
VS.. Brown. Williamson &
Eurleigh: Whitchou:c.
FRIDAY, JANUARY %.
,,Ss..-Emery vs.. Perkins. Sheldon & Saw
teie: Thompson ,,
Emery vs os5lrG IsatriGks ,,ksa,,sh Sheldon &
Us. Wood. Heath. Andrews &
button: Williamson Il Burieigh.
vs. Blake. Williamson &
Burleish: w. Il. Randall.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 80.
'91-Isovett vs.. Ames. Chapman, 1lussey;
Sheldon {, Sawtellc.
VS.. Thompson. Hussey;
,So-Fairbanks vs.. Newhan. Williamson
& Burleigh; Whitehousc.
VS.. 1nh. Arfo"Sic. " llliam-
son 4 Burleigh: G. e hughes.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY i.
,0s--Frost. Conlplt VS. Cusklcy. Heath,
Andrews & Dutton; Heselton ,,,.,
vs.; McCurdX. s & Apt 2. saw- &
,72-CTaig VS.. Howard Aplt. Sheldon &
Sawtelle; Whitehouse. ,,,..,.
,ea-UonkinS VS.. Cow:ss & TT. William
son & Burleigh; Sheldon & Sawtei!e.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY ..
VS.. Ward & III. Thompson; G-
NJ CHAPMAN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1904-01-22
$4,000 FIRE AT BATH.
One Of City's Historic Homesteads
Totally Destroyed Thursday.

Bath. Me, Jan. 21.-Firc, this morning
'emoved one Of Baths historic old home
'teads, the residence of Mrs Abel Work.
1t the corner of Oak and Washington
streets.
The fire broke out at about > o'clock
and was caused by an ovcrhcatcd hot
"atcr heater in the basement. the flames
starting near the chimney
Mrs. Work was awakened by tho smell
IF S1,loke and the cracking of the flames.
She went Immediately to the bedroom OF
Her daughter and son-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred l.. Tarbox, and found them
both sleeping sourdiy with their room full
If smoke, and in very few moments
moro they would both doubtless have boon
Sufforatcd, if they escaped death by ire.
When Mr.. TarboX was finally aroused
he ran. clad in his night clothes. to the
fire alarm box directly across the street.
ana after seine difficulty succeeded in
ringing in the alarm. When he returned
to the house he got his wife and mother
in-law out of the house with considera bic
difficulty. none Of them having time to
don any outer clothing. He was assisted
by Police Officers Lundrigan and Parker
Mr. and Mrs. TarboX and Mrs. Work
were taken to the house of Mr. John Fish
er on Pearl st!cat. where they We're cared
for. having suffered considerably from the
effects of smoke and the fright.
The house and contents were complete
" destroyed, the walls only being left
standing.
Mr.. Tarbox was unable. this morning
to accurately estimate the loss, but it will
he between $500 and $4,000 on house and
contents ard was fully covered by in
surance.
The house was filled with pieces of an
tiuue furniture and articles of value
brought from foreign lands by Mrs
Works husband. the late Capt. Work.
who WIS Il sea captain.