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The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
RIC FIRES IN OKLAHOMA TOWNS
Fine Business Houses Burn at Perry
With a Loss Of
$1,000.

Perry Five business houses OF
Perry. a portion OF them landmarks OF
the town erected Immediately follow
ing the opening of the strip" in 1899,
and two residences were burned to
the ground here within a period OF
eight hours, the total loss from two
confagrations being more than $2O,'
600. In the business district only
heroic work on the part of the fire de-
partment prevented the destruction OF
ar entire block Of buildings.
All Of the buildings burned were OF
frame construction, the fire being
checked at the Grand opera house, a
brick structure three stories in height
The high wall and fireproof roof en-
abled the firemen to prevent the fur
ther spread OF the flames, which were
famed by a south wind.
| The losses resulting from the fire
will total $4,000. The origin of bott
fires is unknown.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
s,,ire Block Burned When South
Wind Fans Costly Blaze
at Blanchard.

blanchard. - An entire block OF
wooden buildings occupied by bust
ness houses was destroyed by fire here
when a blaze starting at O'clock IN
the morning in a restaurant owned by
s w. Moore. Famed by a south Wind
the flames spread north and could not
ne checked until the entire block was
DESTROYED Firemen narrowly pre-
tented the spread of the flames to the
Tucker building across the street trom
those burned The total boss IN the
bIa2e will aggregate about $2o'ooo'
with insurance of approximate "
So, ,099.
All the owners of the buildings de-
stroyed already are making arran@e
ments to replace their structures "ilu
brick buildings.
No accidents occurred during ihe
6re,
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21

Claremore.-The issuance OF a
marriage license by the clerk Of the
county court in this city to John j.
Goertz and Annie Holland, brought
to light an interesting story.
Some two or three months ago
John Goertz, who had been living
alone on the Lewis Allen farm near
the Collinsville oil fields since the
death of his wife, came to the con-
clusion that this mode Of living was
too lonesome, and that the easiest
manner in which to secure another
companion was to advertise for one,
and being Of German descent, natur-
ally wanted a companion Of the same
nationality. He, therefore, placed an
advertisement in one of the news
papers in Berlin, Germany, hoping
thereby to secure the desired results.
In a few weeks Mr.. GOertz received
a letter from Miss Annie Holland of
Berlin, stating that she had read the
ad. in the Berlin paper, that she
was As years Of age, had for num-
Der of years been living with her
mother in that city, but as the lat
ter had died a short time since, she
was alone, and would appreciate fur
ther particulars regarding himself
and was not averse TO a proposition
OF matrimOny.
Goertz Immediately wrote to the
young lady, and the correspondence
quickly led up to the proposal of mar
riage and the date was set for her tC
sail to this country
Miss Holland arrived in Claremort
expecting to meet her intended hus
band here, but in some manner th'
dates had become mixed and the gen
t,eman did not put in his appear
ance. AS Miss Holland neithe
spoke nor understood the Englis
language, she was at loss just Wha
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Misunderstood.

She was plump widow with two
charming daughters. She had been
a "relic" just year, and was be-
ginning to wear her weeds" lightly.
All the same, when the new curate
called upon her she sighed:
"Ah! l feel the loss of my poor,
dear husband very much. l never
have any appetite for anything now"
The curate was all sympathy and,
in the endeavor to cheer her by point
ing out what comfort to her her
daughters must be, replied:
81 can quite understand that, but
you are solaced in"
"S-i-r-r!" interrupted the indignant
lady. ALLOW me to inform you that
! am not laced at all"
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
GERMAN NEARLY LOSES BRIDE
SECURED FROM FATHERLAND BY
AID, WHO CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH

to do, but managed through the aid
Of signs to secure meals throughout
the day, and when night came went
to the Palace hotel gave the "sleep
sign" and secured room for the
night On coming down stairs next
morning Miss Holland discovered
three gentlemen of German descent
standing near the hotel and in con-
Versation with them, told them of
her predicament, and also gave them
the name of the intended bridegroom.
The gentlemen Immediately secured
Goertz over the phone and informed
him of the fact that Miss Holland was
in the city. Goertz came to this city
post haste, met the fair lady, secured
the necessary license, the "knot was
tied" and the newly-weds left for
the home Of the groom near Collins
vile.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
OKLAHOMA TO SEE WORLDS MOST
DANGEROUS SPORT At STATE FAIR

polo, aeroplaning, football or other
hair-raising sports
The New York World said: Dare
devil drivers and nervy mallet WELD
ers in racing autos furnish thrills in
a brand new game introduced in Madt
son Square Garden known as Auto
Polo. The drivers and players in this
game are among the most expert in
the country, and displayed several OF
the tricks that are found effective"
The New York Telegraph said
Auto polo is here and with it more
dander, interest and excitement to
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21

Auto polo, the newest addition in
the realm Of sensational sport, will ex-
cite, thrill and entertain the people
Of the southwest for four days during
the seventh annual Oklahoma Fair
and Exposition, Oklahoma City, Sept
20 to oct. 4.
Contracts have just been made for
this greatest Of all interesting and
clean attractions 1t completes the
list Of big features that will be pre-
sented by the management Of the big
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21

State Fair and Exposition. 1t is the
most expensive sport of any to stage.
This makes it an exclusive game.
Auto polo has been indorsed by the
leading writer's and press of the big
cities of the east. 1t was a feature at.
traction in Madison Square Garden,
New York, in 1912, and all the papers
devoted columns to the game. The
game was described as being exciting
beyond comparison with either horse
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Enlnrams on Youth.

Lillian Russell in toast on Youth"
at a luncheon in Pittsburgh scattered
epigrams like pearls.
I'm the end" she said, "in our
struggle to keep young, we are all,
alas! defeated. The scene Of our de-
feat is marked with a white stone.
I'VE fight against time, but time
fights twenty-four hours a day.
More people fail in the attempt to
become centenarians than in any 9th
er business"
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21

the square inch than can be found in
any other form of sport. There is a
thrill every instant during game and
an extra thrill thrown in for good
measure every other instant"
One hundred workmen will busy
themselves during the month of Sep
tember preparing the infield of the
race track at the Oklahoma State Fair
and Exposition for this climax Of dan
gerous sport.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
pI.nked Beefsteak

Take two pounds of best round
steak pound It woll after sitting one
half cup -four over it; slice six on
ions over the steak, salt and pepper
we'll. shake dash Of red pepper over
also: fill dripping pan half full OF
cold water and place in a hot oven
to bake one hour; do not turn the
meat. Serve from the dish It was
baked in
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Inst Her Husband.

A woman mounted the step of car,
carrying an umbrella like a reversed
saber.
The conductor touched her lightly
saying: Excuse me, madam, but you
are likely to put out the eye of the
man behind you"
Hes my husband" she snapped,
with the tone Of full proprietorship.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Lemonade Hint.

When making lemonade always dis
solve the sugar in little hot water
before putting it ineo the lemonade
This keeps the sugar from sinking to
the bottom of the glass and sweetens
II more quickly. Another method you
will find good is to put the lemon In
hot water before squeezing, as It,
Sives twice as much juice.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Shortage Charges Dismissed

The charge Of embezzIement against
Thomas Fennell Of Fort Towson,
sworn to by Dr. Taught, and alleging
that Fennell was short $500 in his
accounts as treasurer of the Fort
Towson Odd Fellows lodge, has been
dismissed.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
snecIal Levy Voted

Konawa.-Konawa this year will
have a nine months term Of school
as a result of the special school cleo
tion in which an additional levy was
voted. The faculty of the school this
year will be enlarged to seven mem
hers
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
rhe render skIn Of ChlIdren

is very sensitive to heat. Use Tyree's
Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin
affections. 1t quickly affords the little
sufferer relief 25c. at druggists or
sample sent free by ]. s. Tyree,
Chemist, Washington, D. C.-Adv.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
About Stockings.

Having trouble with my stockings
wearing out at the heels, | have dis
covered that very good way to pre-
vent this is to sew a piece Of velvet
inside the back of the shoes. This
makes the stockings last much longer.
Exchange.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Indian Murdered at Maud

Maud-With a bullet wound in the
head, and lifeless, the body of Tony
Tiger a Seminole Indian, was found
on the tracks three miles south or
Maud.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
For Brick Floors.

A red-bricked kitchen floor will keep
beautifully red and clean If instead Of
soap drop of paraffin oil is used in
the water, This mixture removes all
the grease marks.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
mhen Maklnn Mint Sauce.

When making mint sauce if hot
vinegar is used 4nstead of cold 1t Will
greatly improve the favor and give
the sauce better color.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
FOR WEAKNESS AND LOSS OF Ape

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTHLBSS chill TONIC drives out Ma
lAria and builds up the system true tonic and
aure Appetizer For adults and children. 50 cents
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
About Potatoes.

Put the potatoes to soak a little
while with small piece Of common
soda in the water, and you VIII find
they are much easier to scrape and no
not soil the fingers.
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Natural Instinct

Poor Billy has had a case Of puppy
love"
Evidently that accounts for his fol
lowing his inamorata around like a
dog"
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Differs With Him.

What do you think about thai
mans claim that he has invented day
llght?"
81 think It's moonshine."
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21

Mrs. wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softens the gums, reduces inhamma.
tion ,RlRys pain, cures wind collie ,25c bottle ADV
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
YOUNG WOMEN & s;;s {; !: (

70 enter training TO become nurses hnst naNe
lt least one year high school or its equivalent
Wesley Hospital and Training School. Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma miner. [volume] (Krebs, Okla.) 1912-192?, 1913-08-21
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is a secret?
Paw-Anything two women do not
know, my son.-Cincinnati Enquirer
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12

our climatic advantages. Plans are on foot for a fair association, and also for building more houses to ac- commodate our visitors.
 "The biggest and best thing you can do is to make your neighbors have a bright outlook, and all aim to make this a bright and lively city the home of happy, healthy and prosperous people"
 During the evening, between the speeches, the members and guests were entertained with several sungs by Mir. Marks and a character reel tation by Mir. Stedman, manager of the local Selig Polyscope Company"
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12

Phoenix, where she has accepted a committee clerkship in the legisla- ture.
 Pioneer Visitor. John Clock, one of the best known of pioneer residents of this county, is in the city for a few days on business from the Agua Fria valley.
 Returns Home.
 Mrs. Mabel Asche, who was sum- moned to the city from Globe owing to the illness and death of her mother. Mrs. Edith Engle, returned home yesterday.
 To the Seaside.
 NIT. and Mrs. George C. Ruffner left yesterday for a months pleasure trip to the seaside resorts of South ern California, the former to recup- crate after recent illness. Returns Home.
 Mrs. John Berggren returned yes terday to Denver, her home, and was accompanied by her son, Oliver Berggren, the latter having recov- cred from serious illness. Commercial Visitor.
 Fred Decker, we'll and favorably known in this city and Jerome, the latter city being his home, was a visitor yesterday in the interest of his firm in San Francisco. He leaves today for the copper city to visit with relatives.
 From the Range.
 Arthur Fain, livestock grower of the Mogollon mountains, was in the city yesterday on business, and gave a good account of that indus try since warm weather has come, which is a great relief to cattle men in that high elevation. Visiting Minister.
 Rev and Mrs. J. NJ. Johnston, of Petersburg, Illinois, are in the city for a few days, and are guests of Mir. and Mrs. w. T. King, the lat ter being a cousin to Rev. Johnston, who is the pastor of the Presbyter- ian church in the above eastern city.
 Land Deal.
 According to a deed filed for re- cord yesterday J. E. Fisher has sold to A. Matley 400 acres of land in Williamson Valley, the consideration being withheld. The land is valu- able and has been improved by the seller after several years of a resi- dence.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
GALE OF CHANCE =
 SEAT CAUSES COMMENT

NEW YORK, Feb. GA seat in the Stock Exchange has just been sold for S50,0O0 This was regarded as a wonderful bargain, as 1t is the lowest price paid for a seat since 1901. But it is causing comment in the city, altogether aside from the congratulations which its purchas CT may be receiving upon his initia- ton into the charmed body. Just as the prices of stocks on the Ex- changes are regarded as a sort of barometer, indicating the prosperity of the country, and whether times are improving or going to the dogs, just so the price of a Change seat is looked upon as an index of the condition of the Stock Exchange it. self.
 Wall Street has been so severely scored of late, by Congress and oth- CT outsiders, that it would be strange if there were no response in the street itself, and no hints of despon- dency among its habitues. With the growing likelihood of legislation, either State or National, to regulate the workings of the Exchange. the volume of business and the value of membership have naturally declined. The highest price ever paid for a seat was either S96,OOO or S94,O0- little matter of a $2,0O0 initiation fee was kept mystery between buyer and seller, and neither has ever given away the secret.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
TENDENCY IS TO GO
 HIGHER NOT LOWER

KANSAS CITY, STOCK YARDS Feb 3.-After considerable snuff ling of prices in beef grades of cat tie last week net results left the market unchanged from the close of the previous week Exceptions were bulls, which lost 25 cents, and veal calves, which closed 50 to 75 cents lower. Stock cattle and feeders re- vived from the depression of the previous week, and ruled about as high as any time this winter Supply today is 11,000 head, and all kinds are steady to strong, and the market has good action.
 The strong country demand has been the mainstay of the market since the first of the year. and so continues. In January 5S,OOO cattle were taken from here to farms and feed lots, representing 36 per cent of the total receipts of cattle here. That Is an extraordinary percentage for January, though not unusual for the fall months. It was 23,000 more than went to the same trade last year, a gain of e percent Kansas took 7000 more than last year, Mis- souri 7000 more, Iowa 40O0 more and Illinois 4000 more The univer- sal impulse of the country to get into cattle is reassuring to those al ready in possession of bovine ami mals, particularly breeding stock, and it is an object lesson for those who have roughness and other feed, and few cattle to consume it.
 Top beef steers here today were second raters, at SS.3O, nothing in the first class being here, bulk of the steers $.25 to S81O, quarantine steers $6.35 to $40 today.
 Sixty cars arrived in the quaran tine division here today. Oklaho- ma and Texas have shipped more cattle so far this year than last. Beet sugar mill cattle and western hay feds have not started freely yet They will meet a good de mand whenever they come.
 Hogs made net gains last week, light weights coming strongly into favor. The run is 6000 here today, market 5 higher, top .S.6O, bulk $40 to %.55 Fresh pork demand is taking almost the entire supply at all points now, leaving small chance for accumulation, and con dition the reverse of indicating low. CT prices Average weight here in January 213 pounds, December 2O6 pounds, January last year lS9 pounds.
 Sheep and lambs are climbing slowly out of the cellar they were cast into last Tuesday. Run is 60OO today, market 10 to Is higher, lambs at $S.50, yearlings %.50, wethers, $500, ewes $500. Commission men are advertising feeders that prices will be high all winter, and to make their stuff good.
 
 NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Lead
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
From Fridays Daily.)

Coast Visitor.
 Mrs. T. J. Crowl left yesterday for Los Angeles to visit with friends for the next month. Business Trip.
 J. Link Smith, in charge of the Arizona Power Company interests at Poland Junction, is in the city for few days on business. From the Mines.
 Andrew Peterson is in the city from his mining camp near Octave, and reports that field as enjoying considerable activity in gold min ing.
 Accepts Position.
 Miss Alice Fitzgerald a capable stenographer, left yesterday for
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
Land Deal.
(From Saturdays Daily)

Visiting Officer.
 Deputy Sheriff F. F. Bartlett of Ash Fork is in the city attending Superior Court.
 Official Visitor.
 Thos. L. Mercer, in charge of the Skull Valley forest service. is in the city on official matters for few days.
 After Supplies.
 Sterling C. Hill was in the city yesterday after supplies from his camp on Turkey Creek, where he has silver mines.
 Returning Home.
 Dr. E. C. Willis, physician of Crown King. returned Thursday from a business trip to the east. and leaves for home today. Visiting Farmer.
 w. c. Shook is here from Walnut Creek, preparing to remove to this city, having recently sold his farm ing lands to H. E. Crane. Valley Visitor.
 L. O. Phippeney, one of the best known rangemen in the western part of the county, is in the city on business from Thompson valley, and gives a good report of range condit- ions since rain has commenced to fall.
 Visiting Miners.
 John McKinnon, Jasper Phillips and Nelson Cross, well known min CTS of the Hassayampa district, were in the city yesterday after supplies. All report that country as expert encing. more active mining than known in many years, and several properties are in the steady produc ing class.
 Come to Reside.
 Mrs. J. E. Leeper and four chil- dren are recent arrivals from Locks burg, Arkansas, and will make Prescott their future home being domiciled at 3l7 North Mt Vernon. Mir. Leeper is the general manager of the A. & A. mines at Jerome, and will be a frequent visitor to the city in the future Lively Country.
 Jeff Davis, freighting in and out of Hillside, was in the city yester- day, and reports that the Copper Creek and Santa Maria sections as very lively. The Bagdad develop ment goes ahead energetically and with the individual owners operat- ing at several camps, the present promises to be the most active year in the history of that section. Rural Visitor.
 Peter Marx, one of the best known pioneer residents, was in the city from Walnut Creek Thursday where he is engaged in farming and fruit raising on a large scale. He gives a good report of conditions prevailing there and since the cold weather has moderated, farmers are again preparing the soil for planting a large acreage than formerly.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12

O tnc SOdSt.
 Mrs. LeRoy Anderson left yester- day for Los Angeles where she will visit with friends for a few weeks. From Octave.
 Mrs. T. J. Morrison and family were arrivals from Octave yester- day, and will remain for several days.
 Stork's Visit.
 The stork brought a nine-pound boy to Sergeant w. E. Hill at Fort Whipple on Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock.
 Making Examinations.
 Joe Rees, mining engineer, return ed yesterday from California, and is making examinations of mines for investors.
 Valley Visitor.
 Henry Hartin, manager of the Williamson Valley Cattle Company was business visitor to the city yesterday.
 Legislative Position.
 Miss Millicent Keating has gone to Phoenix to serve during the leg islature as clerk to the speaker of the. House
 Outside Visitor.
 R. Edmundson, one of the biggest goat raisers in the county, is in the city on business from the Peoples Valley country.
 Outside Arrivals.
 M. L. and Frank Null, we'll known residehts of Mayer are in the city for a few days on business and are at the Prescott hotel. From the North.
 Chester Dickerson, merchant of Ash Fork, was in the city yesterday on court and other matters, return ing home later in the day. Visiting Miner.
 Charles Carmen, mine operator, is in the city from Mayer on business pertaining to his interests in that section, and is at the St. Michael. Brief Visit.
 C. A. Randall, in charge Of the business of the Congress Gold Com pany, was a visitor from Congress yesterday, returning home later in the day.
 From the Mines.
 Washington N Hutton and Joe Scherer. mine owners of Copper Basin, are in the city on business for a few days and are at Brink meyers hotel Realty Transaction.
 NJ. B. Hazeltine has purchased from NJ. L. Tribby of Los Angeles, lot ten in block eleven of Fleury's addition for a nominal sum the deed being filed for record yester- day.
 Rural Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ. w. Stewart are in the city on business and pleas ure visit for a few days, coming from Sycamore Creek, where the former is interested in farming and live stock raising. Return From South.
 MT and Mrs. w. A. Stortz, who were summoned to Winkleman sev- eral days ago on account of the serious illness of a sister of the latter, returned yesterday and left for Groom Creek later in the day. New Deputy Sheriff.
 Sheriff Keeler has appointed Ro- land Nichols as a deputy sheriff for the Hillside country, and the new officer will leave for that place to- day. He is also the live stock in spector for the western part of the county. Former Resident.
 Howard BurmiSter, son of Mir and Mrs. R. H. Burmister, arrived from Los Angeles yesterday to re- main for the next month on a trip of recuperation. He is a native born, and received a welcome yesterday from scores of friends. Come to Locate.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Blackburn and family have arrived from Vernon, Texas, and are en route to the Verde Valley, where they intend to make their future home. They leave today and are at the Prescott ho- tel
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
SILVER.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Silver 62H. Mexican dollars 49
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
LEAD.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Lead $40 to $459.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-12
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