Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-12-13

rome looking after the Black Hill mine, reports things working nicely in this promising property. The shaft IS being sunk vertically under the diree- tions of Foreman Bevins. The own CTS of this poperty have great faith in it, and are at this time working three shifts of sixteen men.
 Improved in Health.
 Chas. Nadean, who has been in Los Angeles under medical treatment, re- turned home yesterday, much improv- ed in health.
 Corpse of a Burro.
 Officer Fred Hawkins went down to the Greenup property yesterday to in- vestigate and find what might be at the bottom of the shaft. When about half way in the tunnel, which is 200 feet, he found string of Indian beads, and on going to the bottom of the shaft, found burro. It is supposed that the boys must have chased it into the tunnel, and as it could not turn round, it walked to the end of the tunnel, falling into the shaft There are in all directions around this locality prospect holes, and open shafts, which should be closed up, as they are very dangerous for man and animal as well.
 At the North Verde.
 The road to the North Verde Mining Co.,, which has been in course of con struetion for the past month, is now about completed. Jim Mouls has the contract, and has done an excellent piece of work. This mine is just be- low the United Verde mine, and is now being opened up. Machinery will soon arrive, which will be hauled over this new roal
 Drill Is Coming.
 The diamond drill, which was pur- chased some time ago from Brown Brothers or Prescott, for use on the Harryhousen group, is expected to ar rive next Wednesday. It is now at Castle Creek Hot Springs, and teams are now there to haul it to the rail road.
 Delightful Social Event.
 An afternoon of five hundred was very pleasantly spent at Mrs. E. F. Tarr's residence yesterday, and proved to be one of the pleasantest events of the winter months.
 The rooms were darkened, and the elctric lights burned, and with the pret- ty decorations the rooms presented a very charming appearance. The guests were all handsomely attired. Those in attendance were: Mesdames W. Gebbs, Cox, Sharp, Gen. Minty, Courtney Minty, H. M. Gibbs, Rothermel, Ralph Smith, MeDermott, Cole, Reese, Hubbs, Arnott, Hendy, Talbott, Kelso, Lane, Holiday, Jolly, Ira Brown, Conror: Kaull, Boulter, Brockaway, KauIl, Decker; Misses Bartlett, Viola Hen dey, Marguerite Sharp. The first prize was won by Mrs. Talbot, it being box of choice candy. The booby prize was a very pretty ink well, ani was captured by Mrs. T. H. Decker. All the ladies cut for a handsome mani cure set, which was luckily won by Mrs. Wm. Gebbes. Dainty refresh ments were served, consisting or chicken salad, sandwiches, coffee and cake.
 Midnight Mass.
 There will be midnight mass in the Catholic church on Christmas eve, at which there will be number of our best singers in attendance, and those present will be treated to some most excellent music.
 Christmas Programme.
 The public school pupils are prae- tieing a very interesting program, which will be presented on the Friday before Christmas. The children ars anxious that the parents and friends attend these exercises.
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