Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-04
Prefers Prescott.

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 the principal places on the coast, Seth $. Nelson, formerly with the O. K Meat Market, in this city, has re- turned and will make this city his permanent home.
 Accepts New Position.
 Miss Ethel Heating has gone to Los Angeles, where she will be sec retary of the General Electric com pany, resigning as chief stenographer of the Prescott Gas and Electric com pany. Her position in this city has been filled by Miss Roma Thomas. Important Mining Trip.
 William Nellis, who recently sold the Nellis, Alamo and Magnolia groups of mining claims to F. E. Small, arrived from Phoenix, Thurs day morning, and left yesterday for Mayer. Near that place he has other mining interests, and antici- pates starting development. He is accompanied by his son, and both will remain for an indefinite visit. MT. Nellis states that the eastern DOT ton of the county is attracting much attention from prospective investors, and he looks for much activity during the coming year in gold mining. Accepts Position.
 Howard Hess mas accepted a posi- tiOn with Jim Wilson, blacksmith, and is making the anvil ring with sturdy blows. Howard sings, while about his work, and the burden of the refrain goes something like this: Under the spreading blacksmith tree, the village chestnut stands, and the smith, a mighty man is he, with blisters on his hands"
 Concludes Visit.
 Miss Hazel F. Eleriek of Phoenix, wno has been the guest of Miss Ral- ston and Miss Wilson at Humboldt for several days, reached the city yesterday and will return home this afternoon, after a brief visit with friends here. She is a teacher in the public schools of the Capital City. Home From South.
 Assistant U. s. Attorney and Mrs. J. c. Forest returned yesterday from a visit with relatives at Douglas. While in the south Mir Forest at tended to official business of his de- pertinent. He is arranging for a term of the United States Court in this city in January.
 Successfully Treated.
 Mrs. c. H. Colquitt, sister-in-law of J. L. Took, who has been in Phoenix several weeks with her little son, who received treatment for a seri- ous affection of the eyes; returned yesterday, and states that the opera tiOn was successful. His escape from total blindness is considered remark able.
 Returns From Phoenix.
 Mrs. George Cornell, who has been visiting with relatives and friends in Phoenix several weeks, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs Allen Marshall, returned yesterday, and will remain for an indefinite period. She was joined by her son, Oscar Cornell. stoekman, of Camp Wood, who ar rived from his range during the day. Mrs. Cornell is extensively interested in real estate in this city. Saw the Airships.
 George Martin, carpenter, who has been in Los Angeles for several weeks, employed in building the big grandstand on Dominguez Aviation Field, returned yesterday. He says he was one of seven hundred earpen- ters engaged in the work, and wit messed the great aerial demonstration, which ne pronOunees one of the grandest speetacles ever seen in Los He is located on Lynx Creek, but will remain for several days in this city.
 Oak Creek Visitors.
 J. L. Duncan, J. D. Lay and Roy Dlekerson, farmers of Oak Creek, are In the city on business, and report that section as one of the most thrifty agricultural divisions in the county, and say thousands of dollars are being spent in improving the various ranches. They also state that there is a heavy demand for farming land.