Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-07-29
IRON SPRINGS

1hON SfklNGS
The camp is being treated to daily
rains at present, which are much en-
joyed when not accompanied by too
many fireworks. During smart
shower Friday a bolt of lightning
struck the corral down below the rail
road station, but no harm resulted.
The old residents express a desire to
see the gulches filled with water as
they have been in times gone by.
Mr.. and Mrs Talbot, Mrs. Barnes,
Harold Davidson and Walter Martin
motored to Prescott, Thursday, in the
Martin car. After luncheon at the
Yavapai club they drove out beyond
the summit of the Copper Basin hill
and enjoyed the magnificent view
which is to be had from that point
The childrens dance Thursday
afternoon was well attended. Many of
Phoenixs most expert dancers learn
ed their first steps at the Iron
Springs pavilion in years past
Those in attendance Thursday af-
ternoon were Ruth Bartis, Edith Bar
tbs. Eleanor Hulett, Mary Josephine
Ceilings, Sylvia Lewis, Mary Nichols,
Eleanor Nichols, Donald Martin, Jack
Griffin, Douglas Burtis, Jack Nichols,
Orme Lewis, Bobbie Creighton, Mi
RAM Davidson, Doris Christy, Bill
Pemberton and Baby Carson.
Mrs. Frank Alkire and children ar
lived Wednesday noon and are set
tied for the remainder of the summer
in Red Bird cottage.
Friday night Professor F. NJ. Lam
son, R A. Craig, John O'Malley and
Edwin Marshall made their weekly
appearance in camp.
The Carpenter party who spent the
week in an auto trip to Flagstaff re-
turned on Friday. They report a de .
lightful time and fine roads. Mr. and
Mrs. Carpenter continued on to Phoe-
nix for a few days stay, leaving
Miss Carpenter, Miss Ellen, and the
little folks in camp.
Saturday afternoon Mrs John
bennett, Jr., Dr. Marian Williams
and son, Russell, took thei, departure
for Phoenix to remain several days
The Misses Catherine and Eugene
kennon are late arrivals. They are
guests of Mrs. E A. Marshall.
Miss Alice Adams of Prescott is
visiting Miss Ruth Jessop.
Word comes from Flagstaff that a
goodly number of Phoenix people are
spending their summer in that vi
cinity. Last week a delightful pic
mic party was composed of Mr. and
Ms. Hugh Campbell, Miss Luella
Campbell, Mrs. ]. c. Adams, Mrs
Latham, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Lockett
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Dutton and
the family of Mayor Francis. The
picnic luncheon was eaten at Little
Falls, forty miles from town. The
road was fine, even after two days OF
heavy showers, and wound through
timber land, out onto the painted
desert type of country, and through
beautiful open parks in the cedar
forests. The falls are said to be
very remarkable. The thick, dark,
red water pOurs over three terraces
which are separated by huge bould :
ers into two or three falls. Most
peculiar and interesting was the dust
which rose from the depths in place
Of mist. The Little Colorado had
been running high and had beer
pronounced unfordable, but while the
Phoenicians We're admiring the scent
an Indian plunged into the water
with his team, giving a remarkable
| chanting yell by way of encourage
ment, and made a safe landing.
A picnic given by Mrs. Pollock and
Mrs. Campbell was to follow the one
! just described.
Miss Leverich, with John Latham
| fer chauffeur, made the drive t.
Flagstaff in a day and a half, ant
reports the roads in fine condition
Miss Leverich has taken a furnished
| house which she will occupy for tn,
balance of the summer
Saturday evenings train brought t,
camp Mr.. E. T. Ceilings, H. L
Chandler and Mr.. Doster NJ. H. B
| Wilkinson arrived Sunday.
There is hardly an hour in the da,
when the tennis court is not in use
Several of the players are said to b,
getting into excellent form and SOM
interesting games are looked for.
! The Misses Chandler and Mis-
Brack were guests of Miss Do.oth,
Robinson over night at Pine Crest
last Thursday.
Mrs. A. C. Mcqueen is back from {
few days spent in Mesa and report
her little grandson, Donald Bennett
Mcqueen. doing nicely.
c. NJ Scott, r. A. Craig, E W
Lewis, f. NJ. Lamson, Mrs Bone ant
Mrs. Willard Smith were down pas
sengers Sunday evening.
Mrs Bradshaw of Rancho del Sag
huaro, is the guest of Mrs. E. j. Ben
nett.
| w. D. Tanner spent Sunday il
| camp.