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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-08-14
PHOSPHATE PRODUCTION
Large Output Past Year Florida
Leads all Other STATES


Phosphate rock, which is the
principal source of one of three
fertilizlng elements necessary for
plant growth, was marketed in the
United States last year to the ex-
tent of 2,97S, 332 long tons, valued
at $11, ,675,774. This was a slight
decrease in both quantity and val
ne compared with the figures for
the proceeding year, but the
amount of phosphate rock mined
was greater than in 1911, except
ing in South Carolina. In Florida
the increase was 8 per cent, in
Tennessee it was over - per cent.
and in the western phosphate field
it was over 10 per cent.
Stocks of phosphate rock on
hand also increased in the two
main producing Southern States,
Florida and Tennessee. On the
whole the Industry in the main
southern phosphate field was ac-
tive.
The production of phosphate
rock in Florida was 81 per cent of
the entire output of the United
States. The output Of this State,
which at the present time leads in
The phosphate industry, was with
one exception, that, of 1911, the
greatest in the history of the
State. The quantity marketed
for the year was 2,406, ,S99 long
tons, valued at$9, 461, ,297-a slight
decline both in tonnage and value
compared with 1911. Tennessee
furnished 14.2 per cent of the
phosphate marketed in the United
States in 1912, the total production
IF the State being 1888 long
ions valued at 81, $40, 0,476. In
South Carolina 131, 400 long tons
vas marketed, valued at 1924, 760
"a considerable decline compared
with 1911.
In the Western States the pro-
luction Of phosphate came from
IDAHO, Utah and Wyoming and
amounted to 1852 long tons, a
gain of 1915 per cent compared
With 1911. The value of the pro-.
luct increased considerably, the
lverage price per ton being great
n in 1912 than in 1911.
The United States Geological
Survey has just published an adj
vance chapter from "Mineral Re-
sources. 1872" by w. G. Phalen,
irving, besides statistics of pro-
luction of phosphate rock for the
whole country, figures showing
he. production Of the individual
States for the last five years.
Tables showing imports and ex-
,orts Of fertilizer materials are al
% given, as well as the production
# phosphate rock in the principal
of the world. The phos-
,hate industry in the different
States is briefly discussed, and the
.uthor gives general information
# interest to those engaged in the
phosphate trade.
The report may be procured
without cost by addressing the
Director, U. Sociological Survey,
Washington d. G. il
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-08-14

The Honorable Board OF Oouhty
Commissioners met in regular
session at their Office in Arcadia,
August 4th, 1913. Members pres
ent were v. w. Surrency, chair
man, w. G. Welles, Joseph Crews
John Hagan and H. J. Downing.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read, and upon motion same
was duly approved after eliminat-
ing that portion of said minutes.
Upon motion made by John Ha-
gan and seconded.by HI. j. Down
ing, the clerk is hereby authorized
to make formal application to the
Commissioner of Agriculture for
the hire of ten state conyicts to be
worked on the public roads OF De-
Soto county,-W. G. Wells, John
Hagan and HI. j. Downing voting
yea, ". w. Surrency opposing
said order and Joseph Crews not
voting.
Petition was submitted to the
Board asking road running from a
point on Arcadia and Nocatee road
$50 feet south from the northwest
corner of the Buchanan tract,
thence west across the Buchanan
tract thence west across the A. &.
Justice tract, thence west across
the A. C. L. r. r., thence across
the William Truebger tract and
terminating on the west side of the
Truebger tract. Same was APPROX
ed and road granted. Nj. w.
Brasson, j. G. Justice and j. w.
Buchanan are hereby appointed
blazers.
County Treasurer and county
Judge filed report.
1t is hereby recommended to the
Comptroller that Andy Moore he
allowed 10 redeem the following
land from all tax sale at face value
without interest to wit: Lot 10,
block Q, in the town OF Gardner,
Certificate NJ. 366 of sale of Aug
ust 19O6.)
Petition for public road from
east side b. f. and w. 6. Welles'
grove to southeast corner +. Ty-
ler's grove was submitted to Board
same was laid over till next regu
lar meeting of this Board.
Robert Pierce and Mrs. Ellen
Welcher were placed upon the
pauper list.
Blazers report for First Street,
Cleveland to City Limits of said
town was duly received and accept
ed. Same was duly advertised by
posting notice on courthouse door
and mailing notice TO j. g. Stokes,
Cleveland, Fla, to be posted on
said read.
Deputy Sheriff's bonds of j. HI.
Hudson, j. H. Lipscolnb and D.
X. Gillett we're submitted to the
Board and approved.
Bids for doing the plumbing
and placing Of fixtures in county
Jail were received. Vann Plumb
ing & Supply Co. bid $l5S.70. A.
g. freeman hid $135.20. Bid of
A. G. Freeman was accepted.
Bill presented by j. Ed Rauler-
son for slabbing the saw grass
road from Lily to Limestone, as
per agreement recorded in COM
missioners' minutes for October,
1910, was unanimously rejected.
T. d. Powell and NJ. Eugene
Alhritton submitted bids for road [
superintendent. Powell's bid was {
$1,000; Albritton's bid was $125. I
Both were rejected.
Notary bond of Harriet Huested
with D. L. Skipper andfJ. l. Rob- i
erts as sureties, was approved. j
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-08-14

Things in our town sometimes
90 wrong, but we cannot stub our
toes kicking at ourselves.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
MANY ACRES TO
Be PLANTED TO
WALNUTS
SOIL AND CLIMATE ARE
IDEAL FOR GROWING OF
THE FAMOUS NUT IN
THIS COUNTRY
(From Tuesdays Daily

S. B. Wilkons, the fruit grower OF
Oregon, yesterday made the impor-
tant announcement that since he has
placed the matter before various
farmers of this county, ten thousand
English walnut trees have been
planted and there i prevailing a
veritable boom in this industry.
Yesterday he received an order
from the Arizona Land and Irriga-
ton Company to stock up a 4O-acre
tract with the walnut and the same
acreage will be devoted to the Ore
gon prune.
In Skull valley the future nut
growers will be Charles and Thomas
Miller, \. ]. Laswell. w. L. Roberts,
Van Dickson, Alfred Stapp and
Chester Shoup. The Verde valley
has several hundred trees planted,
the Wingfield family being rhe
principal patrons. Walnut Grove
growers are Steve Jackson, McNary
Bros, Dan COndron and Vineyard
Bros. Every farmer OF Thompson
valley in L. w Bosley, Homer Hix-
on. w. NJ. Beckman, Ollie Phippeney
and John Chartz, has a nut orchard
growing and other localities are Join
ing the procession.
The trees begin TO bear five years
after being planted and from a fl
nancial standpoint will prove most
remunerative. Walnut Grove after
an existence OF nearly fifty years
finally wheels into line a having
enjoyed a title that l. purely a
misnomer. but now threatens 10
make good. Why it was chris
tended as il name would indicate.
arose from a Jew wild walnut trees
that were sprinkled along the Hasa
yampa. but time wiped away the
growth and the cottonwood has tri-
umphei. Walnut Grove for the
walnut now appears to be a consis-
tent possibility.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
GOOD GRADE Of
ORE FOUND IN
THE EUREKA
PRODUCER THIRD OF A
CENTURY AGO AGAIN
ENTERS THE PRODUC-
ING COLUMN

William Christman. OF Walker
who arrived in the city yesterday
states that considerable cxcitemen,
IS prevailing over the strike of a
good grade of milling ore at the
Eureka mine of Stukey Bros. which
was cut into last Saturday night
So far as exposed the vein Is e
inches wide. and there is every in
dication of an attractive property
being determined in the opinion OF
several miners who inspected the
workings. The values uncovered
range from $40 to 500 per ton in
gold at a depth OF about 200 feet
from the surface i'll tunnel being
run.
The inducement for outlaying con-
siderable capital on this property
is due to the surface showings and
the returns made when The free
ores were worked over a third OF
a century ago in an arastra. In
that primitive day of mining and
reduction the Eureka was a hand
some payer, but at depth the char
acter OF the output went into a
sulphide of small values. Hence. the
property was practically abandoned
and only a few years ago was II
revived by its present owners.
The running OF 4 tunnel to get
under the old workings was the in
centive OF exploration. from an eco.
nomical as well as a practical stand
point, and the wisdom of the work
is now proven by the splendid re-
sr1lfs in evidence The funnel vii
be driven ahead for several feet
and the output will be treated al
the Poland mill. 1t is Mr. Christ
mans belief that the Eureka de.
examinations will result in MANY
mines along that belt being revived
In fact he states the mining com
munity along Lynx creek feels very
much elated over the Eureka bring
ing the district again into favorable
rating
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
TO DECLARE FAIR
DAYS HALF
HOLIDAYS
MAYOR TIMBEROFF ARRIV-
ES AT THIS DECISION;
SIMILAR ACTION FOR
THE SCHOOLS

Mayor William H. Timerhoff will
officially announce within a few
days that October d. % and %,
the days of the Northern Arizona
fair, will be observed as half-holi-
days here. The city executive IS
heartily in favor of the plan to
thus signalize the event However,
the city council must first pass upon
the matter. But there is no doubt
but that the councilmen will attach
their stamp OF approval unanimously
The converting OF the three days
into a Ia holiday fashion will prob
ably add a tinge of color to the
festive occasion. 1t will mean that
public officials will be afforded an
opportunity to enjoy the fair as
we'll as any other citizen and that
the city will cover itself with a
holiday attire.
The subject OF a half-holiday was
first preached to Mayor Timerhoff
at recent meeting of the fair asso-
citation. The city executive was
inclined TO regard the request favor
ably at that time.
1t is very probable that this action
will be followed by the decision
upon the part of the school trustees
TO declare those three days half
holidays for the school children.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
SEEKS SPECIFIC
PERFORMANCE
OF CONTRACT
PROF. MARTIN FORMERLY
OF PRESCOTT SUES TO
HAVE MOHAVE LAND
DECIDED TO HIM
(Ffom Sundays Daily.)

Prof d. NJ Martin, for many years
resident OF this city and a for
mer superintendent of Prescott pub
lie schools, is the plaintiff in one
OF the most important civil suits
ever filed in Mohave county, N
which title TO very valuable lands
Is involved in the vicinity OF The
Needles, on the Arizona side OF the
Colorado river.
Martin has retained Clark &
Tascher of this city as his attor-
news, and the defendants named are
The Cotton Land Company, The
Cotton Water Irrigation Company
w. ]. Hole and w. l. Holdings
worth. California capitalists, who
own a controlling interest in these
companies Plaintiff prays that the
defendants be compelled to specific
ally perform a contract for the con-
veyance OF 400 acres OF land lying
in Mohave valley, Arizona, together
with water rights for the same, and
200 shares of the capital stock oi
the two above companies. The
land in question has lately come
into very much prominence for It's
cotton growing possibilities, the
finest Egyptian grades having beer
successfully raised. Prof. Martin wa:
the original founder OF one Of the
companies and the first TO locate on
the lands in controversy. The suit
Is attracting a great deal OF atten-
ton and in view OF the large sum
involved it promises to be exceed
ingly interesting.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
SWEETHEARTS Of
SCHOOL DAYS
Welded
ED. L. RIGGLES AND MISS
ALA CARPENTER ARE
UNITED AT PRETTY
HOME CEREMONY

Sunday evening at the home of
the brides parents to the south OF
the city a few miles distant, the
marriage of Miss Ala Carpenter and
Ed L. Riggles was solemnized under
happy conditions.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Lisenby OF the Methodist
Church South, and the occasion was
graced by a very large number OF
the young friends of the bride and
groom being present. The event
was one in which the principals
had been sweethearts in school days,
and the many years that interviewed
before the knot was tied only ce-
nented the bonds of affection the
stronger.
The ~0ularity OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Riggles was expressed in the many
beautiful presents received and with
the spreading OF a repast, both en-
tered the matrimonial pathway under
auspices that were favorable for a
happy and prosperous future.
The groom is known to all "a
an industrious and frugal young man,
while the bride is endeared TO
many for the pleasing personality,
and those womanly charms that
have made her a favorite. Mr.. and
Mrs. Riggles are to remain in the
city to enjoy their honeymoon and
will reside on South Summit street.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
PROMINENT NEW
MEXICO MAN
IS HERE
. SPARKS OF SANA FEE
WILL INSPECT HOLD
INGS OF THE SAFE
MINES COMPANY

4 prominent politician and leading
citizen of New Mexico arriving in
Prescott on Sunday was Hon. J..
Sparks. OF Santa Fe, who comes to
make an extended visit and to in
spect the holdings of the Safe Mines
Company. in which he is interested
with J. H. Vaughn, also of Santa Fe.
This property is being operated
by Henry p Bardshar and Alfred
r. DeKuhn. and Is situated on Ash
Creek. During Mr.. Sparks visit
he will make a thorough investiga-
ton of underground conditions and
from his practical ability as a miner
it is probable the property will be
placed on a larger basis of develop
ment than heretofore. judging from
the splendid reports that reach him
of the showing made since the COM
pany was organized only short
time ago.
So far as work has progressed
and with the runs made OF the
small milling plant, he expressed
himself as very much pleased with
the possibilities OF the proposition.
With Mr.. Bardshar he LETT yester-
day for the camp TO make investi-
cations.
The visitor was formerly the
mayor OF Santa Fe. as well did
he hold the office OF chairman of
county commissioners for several
years, besides other positions Of
public trust. He is now with the
Capitol City Bank OF Santa Fe.
Aside from his business mission he
expressed himself Yesterday as very
much pleased with this section OF
Arizona, speaking particularly and IN
favorable manner OF his impress
>ions of Prescott, which he consid-
crs as one of the most attractive
and fascinating little cities OF the
southwest.
The holdings OF the Safe Mines
Company were operated over quar-
ter of a century ago. and were re-
Gently revived by Messrs Bardshar
and DeKuhn. who are reported TO
have made determinations that at
tract very much local interest in
mining circles from the good grade
free gold ores that have been cut
into recently.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
FAIR OFFICIAL HERE.


J. c, Goodwin. in charge OF the
mineral exhibit OF the Arizona Fair
Association. has arrived from Phoc-
nix 10 remain for several days 10
secure additional ores for this year
display. While there is a commend
able showing OF this industry, Mr.
Goodwin proposes to add to THE
exhibit by requesting many owners
OF mines not a yet represented 10
send in their ores that the main in
dustrv Of the State NAV be properly
presented the thousands OF visitors
in the additional resources in this
line that have accumulated since
the present mineral display was col
lected over three years ago.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
VIDE OPEN CAMP
IS RA|DED BY
SHERIFF
SALOONS AND GAMBLING
RUNNING FULL BLAST
IN SUPPOSEDLY DRY
TERRITORY

The mining camp OF Nulture Went
into the channels OF being raided III
a neat manner last Saturday night
when two saloons with all the para
phernalia OF gambling and redlight
environment running under a full
head of steam. were quoted down
a if an explosion had shattered
the interior.
The Job was cleverly carried out
by Sheriff Adams and deputies from
Phoenix and at time when the
money was flying thick and fast,
incidental to pay day being on
the boards. The scene recalled the
days OF long ago on the frontier,
when the tinkle al the glasses, the
dull noise Of the ivory chips and
the camp women OF the lower
sphere mingled freely with the
brawny miner TO separate him from
all the spare change he might have
aboard.
The houses raided were those Of
two Mexicans named Yrogogen and
Cordovo. both OF whom were al
legged 10 be selling liquor in pro
hibited territory. Nulture being in
lEC Class OF toWli- llldt slC Oh sllO
dry" list. Poker was being played
as also was black jack, according TO
reports received The officers en-
tered the buildings by both the front
and rear doors. and were confront
ed by at least 800 persons. One
man attempted 10 escape. but 4
bullet close to his head brought him
back at a swifter pace. MI were
placed under arrest. The stock OF
liquor on hand was sufficient to
equip a big line of business, while
eleven barrels OF beer were found
later at the nome of Yrogogen.
The latter had three charges
lodged against him. running a sa-
loon without license. conducting
q disorderly house ana Tor main
tanning a gambling joint. re was
fined 5000 avf the amount. An
other offender paid $100. bat To--
dova and others. fined over son.
failed to produce and were taken to
Phoenix later. Judge Riggs OF Wick
enburg was picked mp by Sheriff
Adams and conducted TO Nuitur,
that there might be TO delavs w
having a speedy trial. or any DELAYS
experienced incidental to sparring
with the law on technical grounds.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
NOW-WHO COT
THE POTATOES?

Judgment in favor OF the defend
ant was granted by Judge Frank O.
Smith in the Superior Court in the
suit brought by the H. s. Gle Com
pany against the Walter Hill Com
pany OF this city for the amount
due upon three carloads OF potatoes
alleged to have been assigned 10
the defendant.
The merits OF the arguments were
not even considered following the
assertion that the Walter Hill Com
pany. referred to as the defendant
in the suit. was not the local con-
Germ at all 1t was pointed out
that there is a Walter Hill Com
pany also in Phoenix and it was
this concern which refused the po-
tatoes after ordering the same.
This puzzle was to be solved in
only one manner-the case was
thrown ont of the courts
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24

an addition could be made at very
nominal cost.
Professor Hart told OF the incon-
veuiences under which the present
high school classes are taught. The
building is decidedly inadequate in
point of room or proper facilities
and it is now necessary to hold reel
tation periods upon the stage-an
improvised recitation room. Super
intendent of the Schools Baker
spoke along the same lines.
Following these remarks by the
officials. President Hazeltine called
upon Attorney E. s. Clarke to make
a few remarks. Mr.. Clarke came
right to the point by making a
motion Signalling the Endorsement
of the school project by those
present. \ discussion followed.
Among those who voiced their
approval were w. A. Drake. R. \.
Fredericks. Dr. John w. Finn. w.
T. King. DR.. R. ]. Roper and Dan
iel b. Parks.
OF those present over hall were
women. When the closed ballot
was tailed the figures showed Is
voting in favor of the motion and
none against.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
MOHAVE TO HAVE
FINE MINERAL
EXHIBIT

That Mohave county would not
only fall i'll line with the Northern
Arizona fair project, but that it would
strive TO furnish the best mineral
exhibit in the entire State, was the
interesting news brought TO this city
yesterday by J. c. Goodwin. man
ager OF the Mineral Department OF
the Arizona State fair. Mr.. Goodwin
stepped off at Prescott en- route from
Kingman to Phoenix in order to
arrange for the Mohave county min
eral exhibits shipment TO the State
fair following the conclusion of the
local fair.
While at Kingman on Saturday
Mr.. Goodwin was informed that
the Board OF Supervisors had heart
ily joined in the invitation extended
by the Northern Arizona Fair As
sociation to cooperate IN the local
fair. The supervisors appointed a
commissioner to take charge oil
the exhibit and the collection there
OF.
1t will be forwarded complete for
the local fair and will be exhibited
in the Mohave county collection in
its entirety.
dial invitation to all mineral mer
in this vicinity 10 forward their ex-
hibits TO the State fair.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-09-24
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

In the Superior Court of Yavapai
County, State OF Arizona, in the mat
ter of the estate OF Henry Bolm
deceased
w. n. Irwin, the administrator
of the estate of Henry Bolm. de-
ceased, having filed his petition
herein, praying for an Order of Sale
of all OF the real estate of said de
cendent. consisting OF lot in the
town OF Parker, Yuma County, Arl-
IONA. for the purposes therein SCI
forth.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED
by said Court, that all persons in
terested in the estate OF said de
cedent appear before the sad SUI
perior Court on Friday. the seven
teenth day OF October. 1913, at ter
o'clock in the forenoon of said day
at the courtroom OF said Superior
Court in the city Of Prescott. Coun-
" OF Yavapai 10 show cause, why
an order should not be granted tC
said administrator to sell so muci
Of the real estate Of the said de
ceased. at public or private sale, a
shall be necessary; and that a copy
of this order be published at leas
four successive weeks in the Pres
colt Journal-NIiner, newspape'
printed and published in said city
and county.
FRANK O. SMITH,
Judge.
Attest:
P. J. FARLEY, Clerk.
(SeaD by A. L. JONES, n1uty.
Dated September 18th, le.
W.-Spet. 24-Oct. 1915.