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Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
ARIz. GOPPERFIELDS
 ENGINEERS ARRIVE
 FROM UTAH TUESDAY
(From Fridays Daily Miner.)

c. S. Herzig, consulting engineer for the Arizona Copperfelds, Inc, which owns porphyry copper deposits in the famous Mineral Park guad- rangle, about 20 miles north of King man, and his coadjutor, Geologist J. J. Beeson of Stanford University, pur- pose leaving Salt Lake City, Utah, for Kingman next Saturday evening. They will be accompanied by Mir. Beeson's assistant.
 Upon their arrival here next Tues day, they will geologize and take charge of the development work on the property of the Arizona Copper fields. Within few days after their arrival, it is anticipated that com prehensive statement will be made public relative to the property and the program of operations to be car ried out.
 Engineers Herzig and Beeson have recently won additional fame in the mining world through their solution of the intricate fault problem of the Old Emma mines at Alta, Utah, near the capital of that state. These gen tlemen, in a few months study and diamond drilling, located the faulted portion of the bonanza orebody which 40 years of previous search and ex- penditures aggregating S1,0O0,0O0 failed to reveal. It is needless to add that these engineers stand at the top of their profession.
 During their visit to this section they will also inspect the Monster Chief property at Jerome. The Mon ster Chief adjoins the celebrated Green Monster and was recently pas sed on favorably by two very eminent mining engineers and geologists. It is being financed by the same interests that control and are sponsors for the Emma properties in Utah and the Arizona Copperfelds in this county. The initial offering of Monster Chief stock will be made in New York on October 30.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
WORK ID BE RESUMED
 ON THE SONNYSIDE
(From oatman Section Daily Minerl

NFrOm OaInan SectlOn Daily M1ner)
 The recent arrival of Consulting Engineer c. H. Polmer of the United Eastern is to be followed by the re- sumption of operations at the Sunny side, which was recently taken over by officials of the formed company. MT. Polmer states that c. R. Me COllum, who is consulting engineer of the Chicago Syndicate Mining Com pany, will have charge of the develop ment of the Sunnyside. It is ex- pected that a new shaft will be sunk as soon as a suitable location is de- cided upon.
 The acquisition of the Sunnyside by the United Eastern interests, and it's financing of it to the amount of S85,- 900 by them insures it's ample develop ment. Considerable development work has been done, but sufficient depth has not been gained to determine its merits. It is said to be the intention of the new management to sink to a depth of 500 feet before crosscutting.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
DETAILS OF DEATH
 OF PETER FLANAGAN
CFrom Thursday's DalIy Miner.l )


 The funeral of the late L. J. LasseI took place yesterday afternoon from the Elks' theatre, that spacious edifice being filled to the doors with sorrow ing friends of the departed. The ser vices were under the auspices of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, of which Mir. Lassel had been an honored member for years. The bier was banked with beautiful flow CTS and ferns, tributes from many friends.
 W. E. Moroney paid a touching tribute to the memory of the deceased, reviewing the life and deeds of one of the noblest pioneers of Mohave coun- ty. The officers and members of King man lodge of Elks performed the ritu- alistic services of the order.
 A long line of automobiles follow ed the remains to the grave in Noun tain View cemetery, filled with hun dreds of people who wished to pay their last tribute of respect to one who had been friend and neighbor to them many years.
 At the grave the funeral service of the Elks was read, and all that was mortal of a pioneer was laid to its last rest.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
FAIR GROUNDS ARE
 NEARLY READY FOR
 OPENING ON NOV. l3
(FrOm Thursdays Daily Miner.)

The Arizona state fair commission has the fair grounds nearly ready for the reception of what will doubtless be the largest crowds that have ever been inside the gates, when the fair opens November 13.
 Harvey Crawford, the aviator and builder of aeroplanes, is already in Phoenix, and it has just leaked out that he is to stay here and open a school of aviation at the state fair grounds. Crawford has with him his large passenger carrying machine, in which he will take up visitors to the fair.
 Ground is being broken for the 5O- foot circle that is to be dug eight feet deep for the use of the great water circus that comes with the great Wor- shams shows, the carnival that will supply the amusement features of the fair. This company carries 2S cars of show paraphernalia and is admitted to be the best of its kind.
 The numerous additions to the stock barns, sheds and pens are nearly com pleted, and, though the commission has provided nearly double the space used last year, every barn and pen is already spoken for.
 The Copper Queen Mining company has agreed to send it's entire band of 33 pieces to Phoenix for the entire week and to stand every penny of the expense. This is real boosting, but it only shows the spirit that seems to prevail over the entire state. Every one seems to have dropped politics to talk fair and even the picture houses are advertising the big week gratis.
 With all Arizonians at home this year and with the money of one of the most prosperous years of the states history in their pockets, there seems to be a feeling of Lets do something big this year" in every one.
 More exhibits, more entertainments, more races, more entries in every de- partment insures the biggest and best fair Arizona has ever known.
 The different hotels of the city are receiving requests for rooms even at this early day, and that proves that there is going to be great influx of visitors from all parts of the state.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
MASS MEETING WILL BE HELD
 FRIDAY NIGHT

(From Oatman Section Daily Miner.)
 There is going to be mass meeting of residents, property owners and business men of Oatman tomorrow evening at the Star theatre, and upon the action taken by it will depend, in a large measure, the future of the camp. There is no question that it will be one of the largest gatherings ever held in camp, the purpose being none other than to place before the world facts relative to Oatman's gold resources and developed mines.
 The management of the Star, realiz- ing the importance of the meeting will delay its show for the hours of the meeting in order to permit the people Oatman the use of the house to talk over subjects vital to their welfare.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
J. R. MARKS HIT BY
 AUTO AND INJURED
CFrOm oatman Section Daily Miner.l

CFrom Oatman Section Daily Miner.)
 A serious accident occurred Tues 1 day evening when J. R. Marks was hit by car driven by F. F. Clark. Marks was taken to the Tom Reed hospital, where it was found that his right leg was badly fractured below the knee and his right shoulder was severely wrenched. Dr. Mapes dressed the wounds and the patient is resting as well as could be expected.
 Several versions of the accident are told but the statements of Marks and Clark are possibly the nearest correct. Marks says that he was walking up Main street near the Iceberg building and that he looked for approaching machines before starting to ascend the hill to the Desert Inn building. The grade is quite heavy at this point and the street narrow and there are no street lights. Marks states that he thought that the way was clear as there was no light in sight. An in- stant later he saw the csr without lights approaching about ten feet away. It is his opinion that Clark saw him at the same time, as the car swerved to one side. Marks jumped in the same direction, with the result that he was struck and hurled to the ground.
 With MT. Clark, at the time of the accident, was c. W. Boris, editor of the Oatman Miner. They are both positive that they were travelling at a low rate of speed while the injured man is just as positive that they were travelling at high rate. Clark says that his spotlight was on and that he could clearly see Marks, but that Marks seemed to become excited and jumped in front of the car.
 Clark arranged for the injured man to be taken to the Tom Reed hospit"l and later called and arranged to pay the doctor and hospital bills. He stated positively, however, he was not to blame for the accident.
 Marks is 56 years of age. He says that he never received an injury''Of, any nature until he arrived in Oat- man. Two months ago when a res taurant burned in the Oatman Ice & Cold Storage building he was badly burned and was sent to the hospital, where he remained for six weeks. He had been out but a short time and was as yet unable to go to work when the auto struck him Tuesday night.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
MEXICAN Is FREED
 OF MURDER CHARGE
CFrOm Thursdays Daily Miner.

(From Thursdays Daily Miner.) Francisco Casonora, a Mexican, who was tried on a charge of killing a Wallapai Indian, was acquitted by a jury in the Superior Court late Tues day night The members could not agree for a long time, but the dis senting jurors finally won over and unanimous verdict returned.
 In the matter of the bond of James Lovin, who was charged with illegal selling of whisky, the court ordered that forfeiture be entered, the cash bail amounting to $4OO. Lovin had secured a petition signed by nearly 100 people in support of an application for a change of venue, but he ap- parently took no chances on the granting of the change. It is under stood that charges of gambling have also been filed against the defendant.
 Today the trial of W. H. Hall will be held before a jury in the matter of the ownership of certain pipe, which George A. Bonelli claims was taken from his place, or which belongs to him. This will be the last jury trial, and at it's conclusion the jury will be discharged.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
COMPLAIN AGAINST
 JUMPING OF LOTS
 IN BIG LEAD CAMP
CFrom Thursday's Daily Miner

Complaint is being made to the Daily Miner of the prevalence of lot jumping in the big lead camp of Chlo- ride, many lots that have been held for years under the only title obtain able having been squatted upon by newcomers in the camp. One of the things that mining camps have been noted for is the observance of the right of the other fellow to his prop erty and it is to be hoped that unfair jumping of lots in the Chloride camp will not be tolerated by the citizens of the town.
 Some of the lots that have been To- cated by new men have been held more than 20 years, having been purchased from the original locators. Taxes have been paid on the lots by all the own CTS and they believed that they were fully protected in their ownership.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
FIND MADE ON NELLIE
 35O-FOOT LEVEL
(From Oatman Section Daily Miner) What is said to be one of the mo!


 What is said to be one of the most important strikes in the history of Oatman is that just made at the Nellie. The first vein matter was disclosed on the $50 foot level, ten feet from the shaft Monday after noon. The drift is now approximately 25 feet in solid vein matter and the drills are still in the same material. While assays do not run sensationally high it is believed that as the foot wall is approached values will i'm prove.
 Superintendent David F. Meikeljohn stated yesterday that thorough sam bling had not been made but that an average sample across the drift gave assays of S12.23 per ton and better. MT. Meikeljohn says that he was expecting to encounter the vein at the point it was struck and it was no surprise to him when the first as- says showed values of better than S12.00. Pannings show free gold in all of the ore now in sight. It is thought that the vein at the point of disclosure will be not less than 30 feet in width and possible much more. Three shifts are working in the drift. It is expected that it will take several days to pass through the vein.
 Sinking has been considerably re- tarded owing to the vast volume of water struck in the shaft some time ago. However, Supt. Meikeljohn states that the recently installed pump is handling the water to perfection. At present the flow is 125 gallons per minute. The pump will handle double that amount with ease. A 100 horsepower compressor has arrived and is being placed in position. It will furnish power for pumping and drilling as well as any other equip ment which may be installed.
 MT. Meiklejohn states that the vein just exposed will be explored as fast as men and machinery can bore into it. Sinking will also be carried on and another crosscut will be run as soon as sufficient depth is gained.
 It is expected that the Nellie strike will have a great stimulating affect on the entire district, especially the south portion where more than a dozen promising properties are To- cated. Next in importance to the Nellie at this time is the Black Range which adjoins the former on the south. At the Black Range, the new shaft, at depth of 125 feet, is in ore which is said to run high in gold values. Both properties are on the same vein and it is expected that they will de- velop into heavy producers. The Oat- man Syndicate, Green Quartz, Mur- dock and Oatman Southern are also on the trend of the same ledge. The Wrigley, Crescent, Adams, Esperanza, and Lazy Boy are in the same section but somewhat to the north and east of the Nellie.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
OBTAINS GOOD ASSAYS
 FROM WALLAPAI CLAIMS
CFrOm Thursdays Daily Miner.)

Atha Davis of Kingman recently To- cated a number of claims in the lower part of the Wallapai mountains, from which he reports some fine returns in copper and gold. The lowest assay obtained gave values of $40 and others ran to maximum value of $22O in the red and yellow metals. He re ports that a shaft has been sunk on the claims to a depth of F feet and that the vein is from 8 to IA inches wide. He plans to return to the prop erty soon and do more work.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
REMAINS OF PIONEER
 ARE LAID ID REST
CFrom Thursdays Daily Miner.)

The local lodge of Odd Fellows is in receipt of a letter from Goldfield describing the manner in which Peter J. Flanigan met his death in the Long Hike mine on October IA.
 Flanigan was working in the shaft and became i'll from the effects of foul air. He was put in a bucket and was being hoisted to the surface. When about 20 feet from the bottom, he fell from the bucket, landing on his head, and was instantly killed. He was a member of the local lodge of Odd Eel lows and was quite we'll known throughout the county.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
VISITORS IN TOWN
(From Thursday's Daily Miner.l ]

D. H. Collier and son, Billy, came in from the Thumb Butte property yesterday and spent the night in town. They will return to camp to- day. Mir. Collier reports that the crosscut on the 500 foot level has not yet exposed the vein but that he ex- poets to catch it shortly. The surface indications of the property are highly promising.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
RICH STRIKE MADE
 IN AMERICAN FLAG
From Thursdays Daily Miner.)

Some of the richest specimens of ruby silver ore seen iii Kingman in many years were brought in from the American Flag property yesterday by M. H. Murphy. He reports that in crosscutting from the lower tunnel in the property he and w. E. Dunlap cut a handsome streak of ruby silver, and that they have been drifting on the ore for some time. About two tons of the ore has been sacked up and are ready for shipment to the shelter.
 The ore is of the same character as that discovered n the mine many years ago and runs well into the thousands of dollars to the ton. As says have given returns as high as 5000 ounces.
 The men propose to continue devel- opment on the property for some time.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
BLACK JACK MINE
 MAKING SHIPMENTS
lFrom Chloride Heraldl

Leonard Snow, superintendent of the Black Jack, was in town Tuesday morning. He said that shipments of ore have been going out steadily the past two weeks. A shortage of sacks has compelled him to cease shipping the past two days but in the meantime the miners are piling up a large ton mage. One and one-haf feet of high grade copper was recently struck in a drift from the winze in the upper tun- mel of the property.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
CARPENTERS ID GIVE
 MASQUERADE BALL
fFron Oatman section paiIy Minerl


 Every carpenter met these days is selling tickets for the Halloween mas querade ball the Oatman Carpenters union will give at the Central Labor Union auditorium next Monday night. The carpenters promise that it will be the biggest and best dance given in the district this season.
 Prizes will be awarded and Oat- man dancers are already having origi- nal costumes made. A number of car penters and their wives and sweet hearts are good at making such cos tunes, as was proven at a recent dance when Percy Bell won first prize for his makeup and dancing.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
FINDS ATTRACTIVE GROUND IN HEART
 OF JEROME CAMP
(From the Jerome News.)

(From the Jerome News.)
 One of the most successful prospec- tors whoever explored the district is z. A. Burns, formerly of Kingman, Arizona.
 Burns has succeeded in finding ground with attractive possibilities within fifteen hundred feet of the United Verde Copper company's glory hole, practically surrounded by claims of the United Verde and the United Verde Extension. Though not open, this ground was still to be had and is to be developed by the Michigan Verde Copper company, now in pro cess of organization.
 The Michigan Verde Copper com pany property includes two hundred and fifty acres; two claims regarded as the most promising are only 1900 feet west of the glory hole which has yielded millions of dollars in gold and copper. In fact, they are on the same ledge as the glory hole, and sur face indications are much the same as they are around the old United Verde smelter.
 In the course of fattering report on the Michigan Verde Copper com pany, George A. Bethune says:
 "Location-The location of the prop erty situated as it is, on the east slope of the ridge that contains the famous glory hole of the United Verde Copper company, will commend itself to anyone interested in mining.
 "The Cactus claim, one of the claims, has its end line within 1900 feet of shaft number of the United Verde Copper company, opposite the glory hole.
 The property has also the United Verde Extension for its boundaries on the north and west, and the United Verde Copper company on the south and east. The property lies about one mile northwest of the town of Jerome, and with a small expenditure of mon ey, the wagon road leading to the property can be made accessible to wagons or automobiles.
 "On the surface of the property can be found the altered diorite and crys- talline schists that are so prominent a feature in the other ore producing properties of the district"
 The two eastern claims of the Michi- gan Verde Copper company touch the old Verde Grande, a promising prop erty, that might today be a producer but for litigation.
 The ten west claims are bounded on the south by the Boston and Jerome.
 Speaking in the vernacular "The Michigan IS going like house aflre." Up to this time it has had practically no advertising; indeed, there has been no time for advertising but it is ap- parent that the 100000 shares of pre- organization stock offered at 20 cents per share will be oversubscribed with in few days.
 Michigan Verde Copper company will be capitalized for $1,OOO,OOO, di- vided into 100000 shares. There will be 100000 shares in the treasury.
 Burns is opening up offices in Je- rome under the name of Burns and company for the handling of this
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
MEETING
 AT ELKS' TONIGHT
CFrom Fridays Daily Miner.l

The Republican meeting at the Elks' theatre tonight should draw a large crowd. Tom Campbell, candidate for governor, will speak and moving pie lures of Roosevelt's recent visit to Phoenix, and "Armstrong's Wife," a Paramount production, featuring Edna Goodrich, will be shown. Admission is free and the public is invited to at tend.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28

G. M. Trent, representative of liar ron, Richard and McCone of Los An geles is spending several days in town looking after the interests of his firm.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28
MESSAGE PLACED BY PROSPECTOR IN JAR
 FOUND BY HUNTERS
[From oatman seetiOn paiIy Ninsr.I

From Oatman Section Daily Miner.I
 What may have been the last mes sage of a dead prospector was found by a party of Oatman hunters in the vicinity of Secret Pass a few days ago. The message, written on a small card, was placed in a glass fruit jar, and left for those who might happen that way. The message is as follows:
 December 31, 1913. "While crossing between Oatman and Union Pass my burros stampeded with a wild bunch. Lost all bedding, clothing and provisions in pack. Have a canteen of water but no grub. Will start travelling at daybreak. Burros escaped at 5:15 last night.
 'D. B. CROCKETT,
 "Walsonberg, Colorado" In the party that found the message were Frank Jewett, Heine Hand, John Binchadler and w. R. Hobson. Upon returning to Oatman members of the party made inquiries about Crockett but have found no one who knew him. It is the supposition that he made his way to Union Pass or some other point where he obtained water and food. Of course, this is only a guess, and the worst might have happened to him.
Mohave County miner., 1916-10-28

B. F. Thompson and wife returned yesterday from Los Angeles, where they have been visiting for the past month.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-04-21
MEXICAN BANDIT
REPORTED DEAD.
FORMER OFFICER OF BANDIT DETRAYS BURIAL
PLACE, MAY BRING BODY
TO BORDER.

Ell Paso, Texas, April 49,
Francisco Villa is dead, and his
body, disinterred some days after
his burial, is in possession OF the
Carranza troops, according to a
series of telegraphlc messages re-
ceived in Juarez today by the
Mexican officials. For more than
week reports that Villa had
died from wounds have been
current both here and in Juarez.
Today's accounts were the most
circumstantial and apparently
reliable yet received. They were
accepted with reserve by Ameri-
can officials, including Gen. Bell,
but the Mexican officials express
ed confidence in their reliability.
The messages, in the order in
which they we're as follows:
"The dispatcher of the Mexican
Northwestern railway at Juarez
reported to Gen. Gavira, Carranza
commander at Juarez, that he had
heard a conversation on the tele-
graph wire to that effect that
Villas body was in the hands Of
Carranza troops.
Gen. Gavra notified Consul
Andres Gracia here, who rushed
messages to the telegraph oper-
ators at MADEIRA and Cusihuriachic
asking for confirmation"
The MADEIRA and Cusihuriachic
operators answered, confirming
the report and stating the body
was being taken to Chihuahua.
The telegraph operator at San
Antonio, fifty miles west of
Chihuahua, telegraphed Consul
Garcia that Villas body was in
possession of Col. Carlos Carranza,
nephew of Gen. Carranza, who
was taking it in a special train
to Chihuahua.