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Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
D. Devore, County Supervisor

Thirty-three years ago on the I'd OF
September, 1906, ID. DevOre first came
to the Territory of Arizona, and since
that date he has been permanent
resident and one Of the territory's
most representative citizens. From '73
to 80 he lived in the vicinity of Pres.
colt, then the territorial capitol. For
two wears he worked the Clifton mine
in the Big Bug district of Yavapai
county, and met with success ir his
venture. At that time everything in
the territory was silver or gold, and
little attention was paid to the i'm
mense copper deposits. which have
since made the territory famous as a
producer of that metal. In 1872, after
having been in Arizona two years, he
paid his first visit to Globe, then col
lection of about twelve adobe houses
on the banks of Pinal creek, but so
favorably was he impressed with the
locality, that five years later returning
he mined out on the head waters of
Mineral and Pinto creeks for period
of four years, during which time he
located the famous Gibson mine and
owned it for over ten years. In "a he
bought 100 acre ranch, where he has
since made his home, the property is
located about thirteen miles from Globe
and is one of the most productive
ranches of the district, fruit and grain
are raised and herd of well bred beef
cattle roam over the adjacent ranges.
In 1892 Mr.. Devore was elected
county supervisor and served the four
year term. That he filled the office
satisfactorily is evidenced from the
fact that in 1902 he was again elected
supervisor and for the past four years
has assisted in administering the coun-
ty affairs in most business like man
ner. He has large and interesting
family and is one of the most loyal
supporters of Globe and the entire
district
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17

floor affords desirable and pleasing sun
parlors on every floor, giving the office
floor an abundance of light and ventil
alton. A beautifully decorated billiard
room, well appointed barber shop, the
spacious dining hall, three large and
airy sample rooms for travelling men,
the kitchen, pantries and lavatories are
all located on the first or ground floor,
which is handsomely finished in pleas.
ing shades. The dining room wilt have
a beamed ceiling with neat, well.
proportional brackets and will be fur.
nished in mission style. The wainscot-
ing on the lower floor will be colored
burlap, making remarkable rich and
pleasing appearance.
In the furnishings, all of which were
purchased specially for The Dominion,
apparently no expense has been spared
to secure the best to be obtained.
Different finishes are to be found in the
bedroom furniture, varying from the
classic Mission designs in weathered
oak to the rich mahogany, golden oak
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
P. B. Caller, DDS.

1t is gratifying to our sentiments OF
patriotism that the dentists of the
United States lead the world in their
profession. The Americana dentists OF
London, Paris, Berlin and St. Peters
burg, whose fame has made American
dentistry celebrated the world over,
have their equals in skill in many
American cities, and it is the exception
if an American town of a few thousand
population does not have a resident
dentist equal in skill to the best den-
fists of the capital cities of Europe.
Indeed it may be doubted, if, in the
matter of improved instruments and
appliances known to dental surgery,
the Offices of the dentists in the aver
age American city do not outrank
those of the most celebrated dentists
of Europe. The reason for this is not
far to seek. America being the home
of dentistry, Americans have been the
inventors of nearly all the improved in
struments in use by dentists the world
over.
Among the most recent acquisitions
to professional circles in Globe is the
subject of this biography. Coming
here the last of August, 1905, DR..
Caller Immediately secured desirable
offices in the Hitchcock building, pur-
chasing the practice of DIR. Mosher.
Previous to making Globe his home
DIR. Caller had practiced for two years
in Los Angeles, having graduated from
the University of Southern California
in the class of '03. He is a native OF
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, but moved
with his parents to Southern Cali
fornia. where he was educated and en-
tered the ranks of his chosen profession.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
A. R. Edwards, District Attorney

Globe may be said to be especially
fortunate in the character and attain
m 'nts of her professional men. Most
of them are men of education and ex-
perience and to accord them to place
among the first in the territory. is to
offer them what is their own. Especial
" is this true of the legal profession,
which is represented in Globe by some
OF the br 'ghtest lawyers the country has
produced. Among those who have won
distinction within the space of CON-
paratively few years, we take pleasure
in calling attention to Aaron r. Ed
wards, the present district attorney.
Mr.. f Edwards is a native of Colusa
county, California. where he was born
in November, 1873, and received his
early SC o1ling. Coming to Globe, with
his parents in 1891, he finished his edu-
cation here and read law in the office
of his father, E. j. Edwards. and was
limited to the bar in 1898. He immed-
lately commenced practicing in this
camp and in 1900 was nominated to the
office of district attorney, but was de-
feated by a small vote. Again in 1904
his friends nominated him and his
election followed
Mr. Edwards is still a young man in
his thirties and is no less prominent as
a citizen than as master of his pro-
fession. Four years ago he purchased
the gents furnishing goods business of
j. G. Oldfield and has since devoted
considerable time to its management in
addition to the duties of his office. The
haberdashery is now owned by Mr.. Ed
wards and his partner, S. B. Neff. He
is an Elk and closely identified with the
various interests:of Globe and the dis
trict tributary to the city.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
ella County Officials
W. W. Brookner, Treasurer

In no official capacity is it more
essential that honesty and integrity
mark the incumbent than in one which
has to do with the guarding and dis
pensing of public funds; and in no office
which has been satisfactorily admins
tered for an official term has the holder
a better right to succeed himself.
Among the public men of ella county
who have had charge of the treasury
department none has received more
fitting tribute to his efficiency than
County Treasurer and Tax Collector w.
w. Brookner. Elected in the fall of
1904 by liberal majority, he assumed
the duties of the office on the first of
January, 1905. He was not ignorant of
those duties, having held the same
office seventeen years before this date.
1t is not too much to say that Mr..
Brookner enjoys the commentator of
of all political parties-his
rivals not excepted. In the discharge
of the duties Of the offices he is ably
assisted by his daughter, Laura Brook
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
George J. Stoneman

George J. Stoneman is a native of
Petersburg, Virginia, where he was
born on the 4th Of May, 1853. While q
mere lad his father removed with his
family to California, where his father
soon attained prominence and was hon.
ored with the position Of Governor of
that great state from the years 1883 to
1887. A studious youth. young Stone
man completed his education at that
Celebrated seat Of learning, Ann Arbor.
graduating with the law class Of 1889,
at the age of twenty-one. He immed-
lately accepted an opportunity to COM
mence the practice Of law in the Offices
of w. Dyer Hill, one of i the most
prominent and eminent attorneys of
Seattle, Washington, widely known on
the Coast as the author Of Hills An
noatted Codes of Oregon and Wash
ington.
Mr.. SLOVENIAN was indentified with
these associations for four years, lcav-
ing Seattle at that time IT, open Offices
on his own account in the Hawaiian
Island capitol of Honolulu, where he re-
manned about one year before visiting
Arizona in the spring of 1896, locating
for a year at WinsloW, in the northern
portion of the territory.
In July, 1896, attracted by the won
derful possibilities Of mineral devebp-
ment in this district, Mr.. Stonemsn
cast his fortunes with Globe, and has
since that date been one of the camps
most loyal supporters. Since opening
Offices in this city he has met with .
degree of success which is most graft
flying. Mr.. Stoneman has not only one
of the largest private law Libraries in
the town and county; but, a. well, one
that is up-to-date in the matter Of re-
cent editions and late reference works.
His suite of Offices is fitted with
especial reference to the requirements
of busy lawyer, and are eligibly
located.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17

an and white maple of the lighter STYLE,
Inc carpets throughout the hotel art
OF the best quality of velvet, and in nc
essential particular has ANYTHING been
omitted to assist in the comfort OF
guests. Va
Mr.. Alfred Hansen, part owner and
manager of this fine, modern building
has been for the past twelve wears n
the service of Fred Harvey, the we'll
known Santa Fe railroad caterer. No
higher testimonial of his efficiencv and
cappability could be desired than is found
IN ms lengthy service under this fam,
GUS Harvey system. ~ ~
Inc men to whom Globe is indebted
ior the finest hotel in Arizona-w;th
tne exception Of the famous III Tovsr
at the Grand Canon-are j. B. Newman
ana Sam l.. Gibson. Both gentlemen
Delng prominently identified with mn
ing interests which are fully described
elsewhere in this number. They have
SHOWN their unbounded faith in the flu
tore OF this great copper camp bv the
expenditure of $50, 900 IN the building
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
l. E. Wightman

DIR. Wightman was born ut Paysop.
Utah, on the 9TH day of Nav. 1859.
and received his early education in the
public schools of his home town. Later
attending the University of Utah, at
Salt Lake City. Upon Completing his
studies there he entered the North
western University of Chicago. taking
full course and graduating with the
medical class of "a.
A true westerner in spirit and inclin-
alton, DR.. Wightman, upon receiving
degree came to Graham county, where
for two years he was in charge of the
county hospital at Solomonville. After
an extensive practice at the county
seat. DIR. Wightman removed to Pima,
and served his city as mayor for a
term, before coming to Globe in 1903.
He is the official surgeon for the ella
Valley, Globe & Northern railroad and
examining physician for the New York
Life Insurance company, the Mutual of
New York and the Equitable Assurance
society. He has had charge of the
Globe hospital for two years, and has
been one of the most active members
of his profession in the district.
DIR. Wightman, in association with
Mr.. Oates, erected the two-story brick
building in which his Offices are located.
Like most of the successful business
and professional men of the camp he
is interested in mining, and is treasurer
of the Keystone Copper Mining COM
pany, with property in Live Oak gulch
about eight miles from town. This is
the center of richly mineralized zone
and an experimental mill erected on
the property has proven a decided sue
cess in saving the copper by teaching
and PRECIPITATION.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
William n. Butler. Supervisor

William H. Butler is a native of tho
great mineral state of Nevada, having
been born in Virginia City, September
18th, 1876. There he was reared until
having reached the age of seven, at
which time his parents removed to
Globe. Here he received the advant-
ages of the local schools, but being of
an ambitious turn of mind, in 1891 he
determined to continue his studies in
broader fields. and accordingly the same
year vent to California where he re-
manned for seven years, visiting San
Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco
in pursuit of his studies. He finished
his education at the University of Cali
fornia, at Berkeley, taking course in
pharmacy, and upon the completion of
his studies returned to Globe, where he
shortly established himself in business
in the drug line under the firm name of
w. H. Butler & Company. He is de-
scended from staunch English stock
and the sturdy qualities of character
which made his family prominent in
Nevada were inherited in generous
degree, and were destined to win for
him like distinction in the territory.
His name soon became prominently
associated with the real estate inter
ests of the camp. That it has remained
so ever since is but natural sequence
of the fact that he has done more than
buy property for investment-he has
made it revenue producing. He built
the Butler block, at the time of its
erection the most imposing Office build
ing of the city and still one of the best.
He is at present engaged, in association
with others, in the erection of another
fine modern Office building on the site of
and adjoining the First National Rank.
In mining he has always maintained
more than passing interest, and num-
bers among his assets many promising
claims in various parts of the district.
At the last election in ella county Mr..
Buffers friends nominated him for the
Office of county supervisor. To receive |
the nomination practically meant cleo
ton in the case of Mr.. Butler, and so |
it proved on election day when he was I
accorded a handsome majority. That
he has discharged the responsibilities |
of the Office in commendable manner /
and to the entire satisfaction of his I
is matter for congratula-
ton and but to be expected. Person
ally, socially and in business way
Mr.. Butler has won the admiration and
respect of those with whom he has had
business relations, and he has display
ed his executive ability in his county
office to the advantage of the entire
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17

F. w. Vellacott is native of Buff
falo, New York, where he was born on
the 18th of July, 1882. He was educat-
ed in the public schools of Buffalo and
later entered the University of Buffalo.
He read law while pursuing his studies
at the University, and creditably passed
examination and was admitted to the
bar. 1t was but shortly after having
become a member of the bar in New
York state that Mr.. Vellacott came
west, arriving in Bisbee, Arizona, in
1904. After a year spent in the great
copper camp of the south he came to
Globe in September, 1905, and spent
several months in the hills of the dis
trict, acquainting himself with local
conditions before opening an Office here.
He is forceful speaker and aggressive
in his clients' behalf, and enjoys the
confidence of all who know him.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
William D. Fisk, Recorder

VIM. d. Fisk. our present recorder
is striking example of the energetic
and enterprising western man, so fire.
quently commented on by eastern PEG.
pie travelling through the western states.
AS politician and business man he
has made career no less commendable
than it has been successful and his
character as citizen and public Off
cial is above -eproach.
Mr.. Fisk is native of the great state
of Mississippi, where he was born in the
year 1870. Leaving his native state at
comparatively early age he removed
to Colorado, where he remained num-
Der of years before coming to Globe in
1897. Shortly after the arrival in this
camp, seeing the opportunity for the
establishment of well conducted alb
stract Office, he, in connection with
Charles 7. Martin, organized the ella
County Abstract company, and has been
its secretary and treasurer since that
date.
Mr.. Fisk first received his political
preferment in the election of 1902, when
he was elected recorder of the county
by a handsome majority. A position
which he has since filled with such credit
to himself and satisfaction to the gen.
eral public, that at the last election in
November 1904, he was reelected to
succeed himself. No better evidence of
his popularity or the unqualified apprec-
iation of his services could be desired.
Mr.: Fisk is thoroughly practical man
and manifestely the right man in the
right place. His system Of keeping
the county records is entirely original
and subject worthy of most favorable
comment. We doubt if Arizona has
another county which can boast so well
regulated a county recorders office,
and certainly there is none superior.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17

Modoc counties. He enjoys the dis.
tinction of having been the first city
assessor of Woodland, and served q
term in the California legislature dur.
ing the years II and '7S, representing
Modoc and Siskiou counties. Ever q
pioneer, Mr.. Robertson learning of the
developments in Arizona removed to
Globe on the first day of January, 1881,
driving the entire distance in wagons.
His political life in this camp COM
menced shortly after his arrival, when
he was elected chairman of the board
of supervisors and later served as
councilman. This is his bird term
as probate Judge, a distinct compliment
to his ability. One of the camps pio-
neers and pioneer of the west, he
has seen remarkable changes in both
California and Arizona since he crossed
the plains in the early SOS.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
Loren L. Henry

Loren L. Henry, one of the most
prominent attorneys in eastern Arizona,
is an Iowan by birth, having been born
in Lee county, the extreme eastern
portion of that grand old commonwealth
on the 18th day of April, 1868. While
boy his parents moved to Ringnld
county, where Loren received his edu-
cation. Later taking a course in the
University, at Iowa City, he graduated
with the class of 80. His father,
Judge r. C. Henry, was for eight years
district judge of the third judicial dis
trict of Iowa and fsince prosecuting
attorney and an Ohioan by birth.
After serving in the civil war
he took a law course at the same
institution of learning as that from
which his son was to graduate later.
Immediately upon receiving his sheep
skin and with desire for broader
field of practice than that afforded in
Iowa, young Henry came west and
opened an Office in San Juan county,
New Mexico, where he remained until
removing to Gallup in '95. Here Mr..
Henry soon met with successful and
lucrative clientage and for the ensuing
ten years was active in all that portion
of New Mexico between Gallup and the
territorial capital at Santa Fee. In
May, 1904, having relatives in Globe,
he came here on visit and was 80
favorably impressed with the oppOr.
tunities and future of the district that
he decided to open Offices here.
Since establishing himself in his pro-
fession in Globe, Mr.. Henry has met
with degree of success directly attri-
butable to his masterful knowledge of
the many technical points of law, as
well as his untiring efforts in behalf of
clients. His practice is already an
extensive one, and his face is familiar
before the courts of this and adjoining
counties.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17

ner, who has been appointed deputy
since her father assumed the position.
Mr.. Brookner is one of the camps
pioneers, having come here in 81 from
his home in Dixon, Ill. He has been
actively identified with the best inter-
ests of the district since that time, and
now conducts one of the largest mer-
camille establishments in ella county.
Within the next six months he con-
templates moving into more commod-
ious quarters. A complete description
of the store will be found in anoth er
portion of this number.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-05-17
P. c. Robertson

p C. Robertson is a native of Pike
county, Illinois, where he was born
November, 1889. He was practically
raised in the great state of Missouri, in
little town just few miles east of
St. Joe, at that time the great outfit
ting point for the west. While still
boy of fourteen his parents started
with their family for California, leav-
ing st. Joe on the 26th of April, 1853.
and driving overland with OK teams
and band of cattle to the Pacific
coast, making the journey of 1000 miles
without serious mishap and arriving in
Yolo county, California, in August,
1858. For almost thirty years Mr..
Robertson was Californian, having
engaged in various pursuits in Yolo and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL e..
PROBABLY WILL PASS
Urged by Root and Endorsed by
President, System Has Fine
Prospects.
BY w. w. Jermane, Colorado Building,
washlnofon n C.

BY w. w. Jermane, Colorado Building,
Washington, .. c.
Washington, Nov. 24.-It is very
probable that the speeches made this
week at Kansas City, before the Trans
Mississippi congress, by Secretary Root,
will have the result Of SO stimulating
public interest in the subsidy question
as to insure the enactment of subsidy
legislation in congress this winter.
President Roosevelt is known to ia
vor such legislation. Not only in his
informal talks with callers at the White
House, and in his public addresses, but
also In his messages to congress, he is
on record as favoring some proper form
of subsidy. The most important feature
of his foreign policy looks toward.-clos.
err commercial and social relations with
South American countries, and heKnows
that these relations can only be brought
about thru adequate means of commu-
nication. II4 Ill -.i.s.Ea ,.,,.
For good many years the president
had favored subsidies as a student of
political history and Of economics, but
without the definite knowledge that was
necessary to give the question direct
practical application to our relations
with South America. His horizon was
broadened after he came, to the White
House. and he began to inform himself
regarding the nations to the south of
us, his subsidy IDEAS meanwhile stead
lily becoming more fixed. BY 1904 he
was ready to 90 on record officially as
faVorlng the granting of subsidies, and
what he said in his message to con-
gross that year resulted in the enact
u emit OF legislation authorizing him to
appoint a subsidy commission. ''
- Bill Pending in House.
That commission, headed by Senator
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-25
BORE UNDER CHANNEL
AGAIN ENGL AND S CRY
Thirty mile Tunnel to Connect
Island and France Asked +
of Parliament. e..
Special Gable to The Journal.

Special Cable to The Journal
London, Nov. 24.-The old scheme of
making a tunnel from England to
France is about to be revived. +..
Nearly a quarter Of century has
elapsed siuce the last bill Yves rejected
by a select committee of lords and COM
mons, and now a. new bill is about to
be introduced in the hope that the in
creased friendship Of the two countries,
the advance of science, and the .,relia-
bility OF the modern explosive, whic b
would enable the tunnel to be blocked
instantly in case of emergency, will
completely do away with The old OBJ
jections. so .
The proposed tunnel is to be thirty
miles In length, running from Shakspere
Cliff, neal Dover, to Sangatte, near
Calais, in France. The immense adj
vantage of this dry-land link cannot be
overestimated, for it is reckoned that a
saving OF, at least 5 shillings in the ton
would be effected on merchandise, and
for passengers the knowledge that it
parts of the continent without the dis
comforts. Of a channel crossing ard the
risk Of: mal5de-mer would be quite suf-
ficient inducement to more than double
tn. passengge traffic in both directions.
More than5a mile of. this, tunnel al
ready exists, and altho it is but an zex.
5perimen boring it is quite sufficient
to prove the praetieability Of 1.-The scheme.
The tunnel, or, rather, tunnels.Sfor it
is proposed to bore two-one for OUT
ward traffic by the S. E. and C.HR.
coaches, which would then run direct