Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-12-27
Big Mining Sale.

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 Big Mining Sale.
 The group of claims formerly owned by Fred Carrigan, deceased, but now the property of Owens and Donlevy, and known by the names Monmont, Mescal and Steamboat, in the Black canyon, were today sold to L. c. Haynes, of the Jerome Mines Develop ment company. Consideration $22,0O0. The transfer was made by Wes Owens of Jerome, and Fred Donlevy of Fresno, Cal. These claims will be- come part of the Verde Chief proper ty.
 Visits Q Friend.
 Mrs Bedding, of New York, an old time friend of N. F. Brennan, paid Jerome a visit yesterday, leaving this morning.
 New Train Table. The train now leaves Jerome in the morning at 6 a. m., and at 2:25 p. m., arriving at 9:25 a. m., and 12:35 p. m. JEROME, Dec. 22-The club which gave the sheet and pillow case dance Wednesday night had a most delight ful time, dancing being indulged in until an early hour of the morning.
 Fifteen Inches of Snow.
 Jerome was visited by fine snow storm Wednesday night, which began about 4:30 o'clock, and lasted through out the night At this time we have about fifteen inches and a prospect of more. At the stone quarry about three miles distant over twenty inches fell up to noon, and it is still storming hard. This will add greatly to the pleasures of the school boys during their Christmas vacations.
 Smash of Crockery.
 A sad accident happened yesterday morning to one of Jerome's society ladies' While gazing out of the window at the beautiful snow she ac- cidentally stepped back into the dish pan, which was sitting on the floor, with an accumulation of choice china therein. A large portion was brok- en in fine pieces.
 He Was Here.
 A H. Lyons, of Lyons store, was a business visitor to Prescott Wednes- day returning the next day.
 ID Go To Phoenix
 MT and Mrs. Decker and their daughter, Miss Vesta, will spend Christ mas m Phoenix with MT. Teddie Doe ker. They will leave Saturday morn ing.
 Mrs. Wm. Parks will spend Christ mas in Phoenix with friends.
 An Excellent Caterer
 Mrs. Bell furnished refreshments for the club party last night, and those who know pronounced them very fine
 Home from Visit
 Mrs. Fred Gorham, who has been visiting with friends and relatives in the east, has returned home
 Back from Prescott.
 Chas. King, Fred Hawkins, Louis Issog1io, and Judge St. James have arrived home from Prescott.
 Mexican Dance.
 The dance which was held on Mon day night by the Mexican colony of this city was well attended. and much enjoyed by all present.
 Firemanis Banquet
 The banquet which was given by the Pronto Hook and Ladder company, was the event of the season, and re- fleets much credit on the committee of arrangements. Those present were the Miller, Victor and Pronto fire boys, their wives and ladies and few invited guests. R. Alexander Williams had charge of the entertainment, and cer- tainly gave an excellent program. The exercises opened with piano and vio- lin solo by MT. and Mrs. Frank Trim ble, which was very fine, and much appreciated. The next on the pro- grar7 was a neat and appropriate little speech by Horace P. Merrill. Then came Dr. Coleman, who in his opening remarks said that he hardly knew whether to tell some interesting stories or dwell upon some of the questions which are being asked every day. He accordingly gave us very interesting talk on fire and what it was, and why water put out fire, with many anus ing little incidents. Then came an en- ioyable selection by the Pronto quar- tette. composed of Messrs, R. Alex. Williams, Phil Boyd, Wesley Owens,