Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-12-27
HAPPENINGS IN THE COPPER
 CITY

JEhOME, Dec. zO-Ine venture Hill Mining company will hold a mset- ing on January 8, 1906, for the elee- tion of officers.
 Returns Home.
 Mrs. Rodgers, former resident of Verde vall6y, who has been vis-ting her daughter in Denver, has again re- turned, to become a citizen of Jerome.
 Women Are Barred.
 A woman whose name we did not learn was arrested by Officer Chas. King for unlawfully entering a sa- loon. She will have hearing later.
 Minister Returns.
 The many friends of the Rev. H. G. Miller will be pleased to know that he will soon become one of our number. MT. Miller occupied the Con- gregational pulpit for two years, and his departure was regrotted by many. He will preach in the Congregational church Sunday morning, January z.
 The Rev. Edmond Owens has talk en charge of the Humboldt and Blan- chard churches in the Val Verde district. MT. and Mrs Owens have been very popular, and leave many friends here who regret their depart ure. Mrs. Owens will join her hus- band in their new home this week.
 Two Prize Winners.
 There was a diamond ring and shirt stud raffed at the Fashion last night. MT. Hod Russell threw the low and high, being 1e and 45. Henry Tomaca, the porter in the Fashion, was the one to win the stud, and J. M. Rose the ring.
 Stone Walls Collapse.
 The stone wall of the residence of Jerome Hoover has caVed during since the last rain, taking part of the front porch foundation with it.
 The new wall which was built last winter in front of the residence of G. w. Hull, has also gone down.
 Painful Accident.
 H. R Wallace, an electrician at the United Verde mine, had "a very bad fall yesterday morning. While laying some wires in one of the feed fiuers of the smefter, he slipped and fell dis tance of I5 or 20 feet. He was badly bruised about the hips and back, but fortunately no bones were broken. He was immediately brought to the United Verde hospital, where his injuries were attended, and at this time he is rest ing nicely. The other patients in the hospital are doing nicely.
 A Brief Vacation.
 Miss Fond, one of the popular teach CTS in our public school, was a pas senger over to Prescott Saturday. Mrs Hnbbs is taking her place during her absence
 Go to Seattle.
 D. J. Osburn and wife will leave Jerome on the 25th of December, for their new home in Seattle. Mir. Osburn has been one of the accommodating clerks in the Lyons store, and leaves many friends here.
 Snow for Christmas.
 Jerome is being treated to another rain, and it will, no doubt, end in full snow storm for Christmas.
 O. E. S. Election.
 The Eastern Star will hold a meet ing on Dec. 2S at which there will be an election of officers.
 Too Much Water. Mrs. NJ c. Packard of Sycamore, is in Jerome today, and gives a good report from that district. At the property of Knutson and Slower, they are working night and day to overcome an accumulation of water in the shaft, and have succeeded in getting as far as the drift.
 A Welcome Arrival
 There arrived on Sunday at the home of MT. W. E. Eaaey a son. This is the first baby born to the young couple, and there is much joy.
 New Lodging House.
 The old Ward house has been sold to Frank Dezolt, owner of the Paris saloon. This house has 20 rooms, and is quite central. MT. Dezolt is having it thoroughly renovated. all the rooms are being repapered and painted. and it will be furnished throughout with new carpets and furniture, and painted on the outside. When finished it will be known as The Dezolt house.
 Leaves for Phoenix.
 Harry Brown went out to the Iron King yesterday on business, and will leave this afternoon for Phoenix where