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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
GRUBB ESTATE DIS
TRIBUTED TO FIVE HEIRS
(From Thursdays DaiIy.D


The last legal consideration was
accorded the estate OF Susan Grub,
deceased, Tuesday when J. II. Nor
gan. as the ancillary administrators,
fled his final account. which was
approved and ratified by the su-
perior court, the document being
recorded later.
Three sisters and two half-broth-
erS. residing i'll the east, are the
heirs, each being given share and
share alike OF the property and cash
on hand, that aggregates about s.,
600. Nine patented and non-pa-
tented mining claims situated in
the Hassayampa district near Sen
ator are acquired by the heirs.
The decedent was the sister Of
the late David Grubb, and 10 her
was bequeathed by her brother at
the timcs of his death practically
all of his estate. that reached to 4
valuation OF over 81 600. The par
ceiling OF the estate to the heirs
occupied several years and finally
the principal beneficiary succumbei,
which neccssitated additional pro
bate proceedings that have reached
final disposition by the action tax
en- i'll settling up the estate and
distributing to those who also fig
ured as beneGciaries when the
principal passed away. Mr.. Grub
was bachelor and survived but 4
short time after making 4 large
mining deal in the Senator section.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21

groom only. The dinner was the fin
est l ever have partaken OF and the
event will be pleasantly remembered.
The groom i a fine looking young
fellow. and with his bride both were
very much admired Both lett that
night for tour OF the country for
week or so. and will be At home
in Glasgow, Scotland. after January
ION.
Il desire 10 say that it docs not
look 10 me as ii my daughter has
made a mistake Mr.. Paar is IN
usually intelligent-bright. sharp
and keen-and it Is my belief an
honest and upright young man. He
is associated with one OF the largest
corporations on the continent, and
has very bright future. Y few
minutes after the ceremony he re
ceivtd more than twenty telegram
from as many big business men
extending congratulations on his
marriage. He does certainly idolize
Viva"
As to his future movements, Mr.
Head writes as follows:
q will remain in Holland for 4
few days sightseeing at Rotterdam
Amsterdam. The Hague and other
cities. During my trip l have Wis
tied many places of Interest--mu'
seums. art galleries, cathedrals and
historical scencs-intcnsely gratifying
and long To be remembered. Whcr
| leave here. London is my desti
nation for 4 few weeks. Thence
go TO Glasgow to visit for weel
OF so with my daughter and he
husband. From that city | take th'
back track to the land OF the Hasa
yampa. well pleased with the Ions
trip. and gratilied over the mission
which brought me across the hi:
pond. expect to reach Prescott
early in March. / will close b,
saying that | was never more roy
ally treated by anybody in my lif'
than | was by the Paar family
They are certainly splendid people
courteous, refined and hospitable.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
PREPARES LEGAL OPIN-
ION UPON BOND ISSUE
(From Fridays Daily)


Navapai cOunty's board OF super
visors will ON Monday be definitely
advised whether or not it may issue
bonds for the erection OF a new
courthouse. in the event that the
issue Is voted by the taxpaying
voters Of this county. County At
tOruey p. W. O'Sullivan. in ac-
cordance with the request Of the
board. has procured a copy OF the
new law dealing with this matter
and will arrange his report in time
70 submit it al that bOdy's semi
monthly session Monday.
Conjecture IS rife regarding the
probable nature OF the report The
campaign for the new structure has
been keyed up TO such a pitch that
a decision adverse 10 the boom may
be regarded in no friendly mood.
On the other hand a decision favor
able TO the courthouse boomers
would probably result in the setting
of the date for the election within
thirty days.
If the decision is adverse. the
courthouse boom will come to an
abrupt termination at the present
time unless some method is devised
( for bringing it to a head. Legisla-
ton at the next session of the legis-
lature would be the only remedy in
4 situation of this kind. it Is gen
orally conceded, however.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
SHOOTING VICTIM
DIES OF HIS INJURIES
From THURSDAYS Dailv.l

Possessed OF a remarkable ply
steal constitution, hardened by the
grim conviction that he couldn't
die. Jose Lopez, who was shot
down by Catrina Chavez in the
Mexican settlement Sunday morn
ing, refused to give the authorities
statement Lopez was conscious
until the last breath. physicians
marvelling at his wonderful forti-
tude during his hopeless fight It
the county hospital.
County Attorney ?. w O'Sulli-
van has preferred 4 charge OF muir
der against the confessed shooter
and the preliminary hearing viii
be held before Justice OF the Peace
Charles II. McLane before the end
of the week. Unable to give a clear
story of what actually took place,
the woman who sent the fatal bull
let through her victim, is lodged in
the county jail.
As. near as can be learned the
victim. assailant and one other
woman and man were drinking N
a resort located in the Mexican
settlement when the assailant with
out any provocation drew a CUR
and fired. Lopez dropped to the
floor with his intestines penetrated
eight times.
He was rushed to the county
hospital, the woman arrested anC
the county attorneys office took NJ
the case. AT the county institution
three physicians operated upon th'
victim in an effort to save his life
With wonderful fortitude, the MAI
survived his injuries for three days
maintaining all the while that h,
couldn't died and wouldn't die.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
SHOE SHINE LED
TO STABBING AFFRAY
(From Thursdays DailyD


Details of the stabbing ARRAY be
tween Samuel Meek, colorcd, and
NJ. G. Stephens, 4 lumberman, were
available with the arrival of the
two principals in this city. Both
were in the care OF Deputy Sheriff
Frank Burgett. Meek was bound
over to await the action of the SUI
pcrior court, while Stephens is re-
covering from his injuries at the
county hospital.
According to the tale available.
Stephens asked Meek, bootblac'l,
for a shine. In the controversy
which arose over the relative values
of shoe polish, a knife was pulled.
Then followed the scrap, which re
suited in Stephens receiving deep
cash in the back and a slash across
the arm.
Meek will be held in the county
jail until arraigned before Judge
Frank o. Smith. If he pleads not
guilty to the charge he will be held
for the March Jury trial sessions.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
NO CHANGE MADE IN
PRESIDENCY OF BANK
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
Rumors current in the city for
several days that r. \. Fredericks
was TO leave the Prescott National
band as It's president were dis
PEELED yesterday afternoon when he
was unanimously chosen by the in
coming board of directors to again
head that institution.
Preceding this action the annual
meeting OF shareholders was held.
when the following named gentlemen
were elected on the board of direct
ors TO serve for the ensuing year:
+. G. Brecht. F. NJ. Murphy, Jane.
F. F. Brecht, f. NJ. Murphy, Jane
A. Hope, George II. Schuerman and
L. c. Derrick.
Later in the day the directors con
vened and elected the following OF
ficers: r. Y. Fredericks, president
Morris Goldwater, first vice-presi-
dent; F. G. Brecht, second vice
president; L. c. Derrick, cashier
vice II. \. Cheverton, resigned; Ha--
ry Colvig, assistant cashier, vict
Paul II. Deming, resigned.
President Fredericks is one of the
oldest shareholders OF the Prescott
National bank and has been on thC
board Of directors since it was eS-
tablished in 1898. In 1901 he wa.
elected as its cashier, serving con
tinuously in that position until Jan
uary y, 1901, when he was electe|
to the presidency, this making the
fifth consecutive year.
The growth OF the institution wa.
shown in reports rendered. The to
tai fOotings in 1901 showed $5O0M0
with surplus and undivided profits
Of SIS 600. In 1914, at the beginning
OF business for the new year, tho
footings had swelled to over $500,
900 with the surplus and undivided
profits at the high water mark @
over $2OOO.OOO.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
CHARLES WILLCUT DEAD
BY HIS OWN HAND
(From Friday's Daily.O


According to 4 telegram received
yesterday afternoon from Wicken-
burg, the surprising news of the
death of Charles Willcut by his own
hands was reported. No particulars
were given. but dependency over
the death OF his wife few months
ago is attributed as the reason for
the rash act.
Willcut for many years was a
prominently known mining man OF
this county, but for some time had
been residing in Wickenburg. where
he was the shipping agent of the
Vulture Mines Company. In early
days he was at Tiptop where he
filled 4 responsible position with the
company. operating that silver prop
crty. but after the camp was aban-
doncd he sought other fields
A strange fatality seems to hover
over those who in the long ago
were conspicuously known IN that
big and booming camp and the death
Of Willcut as 4 suicide, makes the
seventh of the old-timers so well
and favorably known who have de
stroyed themselves. Many others
have passed away from natural
causes and the memory OF other
days is fast fading away as one BY
one they are called hence. Willcut
enjoyed personal popularity among
all and was 4 man Of generous
deeds and upright principles in all
dealings. He was aged about sixty
wears.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
OAKLAND COUPLE COME
HERE TO BE MARRIED

From Thursdays Daly.)
In the good, old-fashioned way
and relieved OF the frills and fancies
that society demands in the linking
of man and woman in matrimony,
was the marriage yesterday after
noon Of Mrs. Cora Kccgan and
James b. Brown, who made the
long trip from Oakland, Cal, to
Prescott for this special event.
Within 4 few hours after arriv-
;ng. bride and groom repaired to
the office of Judge McLane and
requested simple service. Appre-
ciative of the theme absorbing SO
much interest in the city at the
present time, the officiating source
called in Sheriff Keller and Re
corder Colwell to attest to the le-
cality of the union, particularly in
structing the first named to hold
the watch on the happy pair as the
minutes licked away for the first
round in the matrimonial arena. The
recorder was in his corner as a
sort of a referee. and when the
three minutes were rolled off the
sheriff called time.
Judge McLanc then officially gave
his decision, awarding Mrs. Kee-
gan to Mr.. Brown and that cupid
had won in the first round. from
which there would be no appeal or a
change OF venue taken. Keelcr and
Colwell then went to their corners
to await the coming OF other vic
tins.
The bride will be pleasantly re-
menIbcred as a resident OF this city
fer many years, but since leaving
Ter. has resided on the coast. She
was the recipient of congratulations
later from host of friends Mr.
and Mrs. Brown are to leave in 4
few days for Oakland, where they
will live in the future.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
MINING INDUSTRY
HAS BRIGHT FUTURE
CFrom Friday 5 Dailvl

NfTOm friday DdllNi
The influx OF mine engineers and
investors at the present time Is Gre
ating very much comment and far
exceeds in number any year known
in the past decade. At the present
time it is stated by those competent
to judge there are not less ihan
eight in the field adjacent to this
city, making examinations. in which
gold mines are the inducement. Two
big sales seem to be practically as
sured, aand only the details are to
be arranged.
Business men OF the city are be
siegcd for information pertaining II
certain properties, while those who
make business OF promoting state
that at no time i'll many years has
the investing market been so at
tractive as at present.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
JOHN /. CANAVAN
IS DEAD At
Los ANGELES

Advices from Los Angeles yester-
day brought news OF the death II
John II. Canayan, although no par
ticulars OF the affection were given.
The deceased was one OF the best
known mining and smelling men il
the southwest. over quarter OF a
century ago being the superintend-
ent of smelters OF the Old Dominion
company at Globe. IL later years
Canavan came to this section and
was interested in mines at Placer
itas and Zonia. being an authority
on copper geology, and withall a
very practical mining man in OPP
Grating.
He retained interests here at the
time of his death, and WAS to return
on a short time when stricken down
the end coming after brief illness
He was aged about 90 years, and
is said 10 have been 4 native oi
Ireland. Canavan was OF western
characteristics in personality, gen
erous man and had many friend:
throughout the mining country o.
the west
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
INTERNAL INJURY IS
FATAL TO c. E. SMITH
(From Friday's DIN

c. F. Smith. proprietor of the o.
X. stables in this city. passed away
yesterday afternoon after an illness
OF about one week The affliction
was peritonitiS, superinduced by
blood poisoning.
Ii Is believed the malady was due
to an accident of several days ago
by his riding horse stumbling when
he was thrown under its body. re-
ceiving internal injuries that occa-
stoned him no trouble at the time
Later symptoms OF intestinal trou-
bic followed
The deceased was an exemplary
young man, and enjoyed a SPLEEN
did name among all in the city.
He is survived by a widow, a moth
er. brother and sister residing III
California. and an aunt. Mrs. X. w.
Baxter. OF Wickenburg. He was
aged about 80 years and native of
California.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
LETTER CONTAINS AC-
COUNT OF WEDDING
From Wednesdays Daily

NFTOm W euneNQdN DallN)
Through the courtesy OF Mrs.
Ella G. Burns, manager OF the
Head hotel, the following letter
from Mr.. Head is published, which
will be read with very much inter
est by residents of this city, rs It
pertains to the marriage of Miss
Head and William Paar in Cologne,
Germany:
The wedding occurred on De
cember y, promptly at $50 o'clock,
the ceremony taking place in TIL
elegant parlor OF the Paar home.
Evergreens and white roses were
the scheme of decoration, and the
scene was very beautiful one.
The roses were the largest | have
ever seen. Plates for fourteen were
laid at the wedding dinner and with
the exception Of the minister and
an aged German professor. retired,
the founder OF a large school for
girls only, and young girl friend
in Cologne OF Miss Head, the party
was composed OF relatives of thc
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
CAMPAIGN SHIFTS IN
DIRECTION OF PHOENIX

The scene OF the boxing contro-
versy shifted from this city to
Phoenix yesterday, Attorney Z. s.
Clark representing the Civic League
in its fight against the sport here,
advancing upon Attorney General
Bullard in his Office. Whether or
not the attorney general viii take =
hand in the controversy Is open 70
conjecture. The result OF the con-
ference at the State capital is await
ed with keen interest by all parties
concerned.
The legal battle has assumed
unique proportions, inasmuch as &C
ton has been taken by Mr.. Clark
and the Civic League over the
head Of County Attorney P. w.
O'Sullivan, who on his own motion
had the charges against the ten ar
rested principals in Friday nights
contests dismissed, after he Ind
heard all the testimony before Jus
tice Of the Peace Charles II. Nc
Lane.
But the Civic League is not sat
isfed and insists upon pressing the
action further Hence, Mr. Clark
journey to Phoenix yesterday. Trav-
cling upon the same train with Mr.
I Clark, but enclosed in a mail sack
was 4 copy of the motion of dis
missal submitted by County Attor-
ney O'Sullivan. With Mr.. Clarb
upon one hand and the county al
torney's missivc upon the other. At
torney General Bullard has an in
tcresting situation to cope with
II Mr.. Billiard decides to jumI
into the fray despite the county
attorneys attitude. he will unques
tionably accompany Mr.. Clark tC
this city in time to be on hand fo'
the preliminary hearing before jus
tice OF the Peace Moore Saturday
morning. If the attorney genera
assumes the other attitude. ther
the case may be dropped by tn
Civic League for good.
Arrested for the third time upoi
warrants charging them with par
ticipation in a prize fight Danie
Mathews and Philip Knight, wer,
released under $500 bail by Justic,
of the Peace Moore late Tuesda.
night Yesterday morning tn
county attorney called upon tn
peace justice to dismiss the cases
The latter withheld his decision up
on the motion until Saturday morn
ing. If he acts in accordance witt
the county attorneys demands 70
the second ting, the case is droppc
abruptly. If not. then the case vii
again be heard Saturday morning
The decision probably depends up
on the attitude OF the attorne.
general
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
ONLY PART FOUND OF
HIM WAS HIS ARM
(From Saturdays Daily.)

From near Truckce, Cal. comes
news OF the frightful death OF Pete
L. Finnerty several days ago when
he was said TO have been blown 10
atoms by nitro-glycerine.
According to the letter received.
Finnerty was in charge of blasting
for 4 private concern. and being an
expert in handling high grade giant
powder rs we'll rs the other danger
Gus explosive. was entrusted with
the shooting OF the ground for 4
roadway that was being built. Six
holes had been drilled. and Fin
ncrty was in the act OF loading
each with the glycerine He was
seen to load three holes and was
in the act Of filling the fourth one
when a terrific explosion occurred
in the granite formation. A search
was instituted for the man. but the
only recovery made of his body
was an arm that was picked up over
half 4 mile away.
Fiunerty had followed railroad
building in the West, and was con
sidered rs very capable and ex-
pert man in the handling of high
grade explosives. He worked on the
United Verde and Pacific during
after which he came
to this city TO reside for several
months with his wife. the latter
passing away later at mine near
Daggett, Cal She predicted that
her husband would meet his fate
in the business he was following
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
PROMISING YOUNG LIFE
COMES TO AN END
From Wednesdays Daily)

(From Wednesdays Daily0
kilograms received in Prescott
yesterday forenoon from Taylorville
ILL.,, brought the sad but expected
news OF the death at 40 O'clock
that morning OF G. Frank Harring-
ton.
The affliction was pneumonia, that
developed after an operation for
appendicitis that was performed
early last week and forebiddings n
the fatal end were given the day
before death took place.
The passing OF this splendid young
man is a particularly sad one. In
addition to his splendid personality
he was one OF the best known young
men OF this county, being identified
with properties in the Bradshaw
mountains. where he had resided
for many years. He had 4 host ci
friends and not an enemy, winning
the good will OF all through his up
right dealings. He was aged abou,
% years. and was born in the city
where he died. He was stricken
suddenly i'll while en- route to the
East on business pertaining to his
large interests in this field. He was
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George P
Harrington and when the end came
all his relatives were present. lie
is survived by his widow, who pre-
coded him TO Taylorville several
vvecL-c
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
SELLS MINE HE GOT
THROUGH JUDGMENT


One Of the best known old-tine
gold producers OF the Placeritas
field has been acquired by Major ~
J. Pickrell and John s. Richly. en-
bracing the holdings of the Enter
prise Mining & Milling Company.
the deed being filed Tor record yes
terday
Preceding this transaction the
sheriff's deed to J. s. Thurman was
recorded, wherein 4 Judgment in
favor Of the latter was given by
the superior court several months
ago for quite a sum OF money due
Failing to liquidate within the sta
tutory time. the property reverted TO
the plaintiff.
The Eenterprise is fully equipped
with 4 ten-stamp mill, a hosting
plant and other operating facilities
as well are there on the ground
several buildings and other accom-
modations for quite a large camp.
What disposition the new owners
are to make of the property was
not stated but it is believed re-
sumption will take place in a short
time.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-01-21
RAISED ON THE NORTH
FED IN THE SOUTH
Grom Thursdays Daily)

According to well founded re-
ports. James Cashion Of Phoenix,
rated as millionai.c, has become
associated with Reid. Evans & Co.
Of this county in one OF the biggest
cattle transactions that has taken
place in many years.
The contamination OF this deal 5
very important one TO all ION
cerned for the reason, it is said,
Cashion is to devote his large land
interests in the Salt River valley 20
feeding the cattle grown on the
ranges in this county near Seligman.
Over 4 section OF alfalfa land is to
be at the disposal OF the new firm,
which, it is reported. has over TO-
COO head Of stock ranging in this
county on the 10000 acres of land
they control.
The Cashion tract in Salt River
valley lies within eight miles OF
Phoenix and has a valuation of over
$50 per acre. being regarded rs
the finest cultivated land i'll that
section. Cashion was formerly a
resident of this city, being connect
ed with Grant Brothers in railroad
construction. Later he located IN
Phoenix, where he accumulated de
sirable holdings i'll and out of that
city. Messrs. Reid and Evans &C
quired the range interests last veal
of the J. W.. Sullivan Cattle Com
pany and with the merger effected
in the latest deal south, this firm
is unquestionably the largest of it
kind i'll the Southwest. Negotiat ON
had been pending for over mont
and the sale was ratified only a few
days ago in Phoenix where Mr.
Reid and Mr.. Evans were spending
the winter. The fencing in OF the
tract near Seligman is under head
way and ultimately will enclose Owe
twcnty-six sections of land. iron
which can be inferred the extensive
range domain they will own, anc
without taking into consideration
other tracts they control and whic!
embrace many thousand of acre
with valuable water rights thereon