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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Mary E. Tull. deceased Notice is hereby given by the under signed, Administrator of the Estate of Mary E. Tull, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers. within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Administrator at Prescott, Arizona, Elks' Bldg, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Yavapai.
 F. c. BROWN, Administrator of the Estate of
 Mary E. Tull, Deceased. Dated this 20th day of November. 1915.
 First pub. April 5-5t (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Ir the Superior Court of the State of Arizona. in and for the County of Yavapai. In the Matter of the Estate of Will liam C. Basnford, Deceased-No- tice to Creditors.
 Notice IS hereby given by the un- dersigned, executrix of the estate of William (. Bashford, deceased. to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against, the said decedent, to exhibit such claims, with the neces- sary vouchers. within ten Q0) months after the first publication of this no tice, to the said executrix, at the office of Norris & Mitchell. in the Prescott National Bank Building. in the City of Prescott. County of Yava- rai, State of Arizona, which said of ice the undersigned selects as her place of business in all matters con nected with said estate of William C. Bashford, deceased.
 LOUISE E. BASHFORD.
 Executrix of the Estate of Will
 liam C. Bashford, Deceased.
 Date of first publication March Is, 1916. St (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
FORFEITURE NOTICE

To H. C. Strong, his heirs, person Il representative and assigns: You ire hereby notified that I have ex- pended during the years 1914 and 1915, the sum of four hundred dol lars in labor and improvements on .he Fat Jack and Slim Jim mining claim and the Alditha mining claim, both lode claims, situate in the Tiger Mining District, County of Yavapai, State of Arizona, the notices of loca- ton whereof are recorded respective ly in Book 69, page 40, and Book 64, pages 5lS-5l9 of Mines, Records of said County, in order to hold said claims under the provisions of Sec ion 2324 of the Revised Statutes oi he United States, and the amend ments thereto, concerning annual la DOT upon mining claims. being the amount required to hold said claims for the period ending on the 31st day of December, 1915;
 And, if within ninety days from the personal service. of this notice. or within ninety day. after the publica- ton thereof, you fail or refuse to con tribute your portion of sucn expendi- ture as co-owner, which amounts to Two Hundred Dollars (S20000l your interest in the claims will be- come the property of the subscriber, your co-owner, who has made the re quired expenditure according to the terms of said section
 Dated at Crown King, Yavapai County, Arizona, this second day of January, A. D. 1916.
 ERNEST CAMPBELL.
 First pub. Feb. l6-l4t (W).
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Tony Godec. deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under signed, Administratrix of the estate of Tony Godec. deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers, within four (4) months af- ter the first publication of this notice to the said administrative. at Room Seven (7) of the Prescott National Bank Building, Prescott. Arizona, the same being the place for the transac- ton of the business of said estate ;; said County of Yavapai.
 MRS. MARY GODEC, Administratrix of Tony Godec,
 Deceased Dated at Prescott, Arizona, this Slst day of March. lol6
 LIE ROY ANDERSON.
 Attorney-at-Law,
 Prescott, Arizona. First pub. April S-5t. (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
FAMILY AVOIDS
 SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
 Thedford's ck-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-T suffered for severn, years," says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker, ol ihis place, with sick headache, and stomach trouble.
 Ten years ago a friend told me to try Thedford's Black-Draught, which l did and found it to be the best family medi- cine for young and old.
 keep Black -Draught on hand all the time now, and when my children feel a Title bad, they ask me for a dose, and il does them more good than any medicine they ever tried.
 We never have long spell of sick ness in our family, since we commenced using Black-Draught."
 Thedford's Black-Draught is purely vegetable, and has been found to regu- late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re- ieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea, headache, sick stomach, and similar symptoms.
 It has been in constant use for more nan 70 years, and has benefited more than million people.
 Your druggist sells and recommends Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a Qackage to-day. N.Ci2
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
FORFEITURE NOTICE

To C. w. Mitchell, his heirs, exc cutors, administrators and assigns: You arc hereby notified that I have expended during the years 1913, 1914 and 1915 Eight Hundred Dollars in labor and improvements upon ths following mining claims situated in the Lower Turkey Creek mining dis trict, Yavapai county, Arizona: Star light, Starlight No. l, Starlight No. 2, Starlight No. }, South End. Louis vile, Dick, and Starlight No. 4, mo- tice of location of which is of record in Book S3 of Mines. at pages sol, 502, 503. 504 and also book 76, page $; book 7S, page 3; book S4, page BPS, and book 84, page 34S. records of Yavapai county, Arizona, i:l order to hold said claims under the provisions of Section 1924 of the Revised Stat utes of the United States. and the amendment thereto approved January 2, 1880, concerning annual labor up on mining claims, being the amoun: required to hold said claims for tic period ending the 3lst day of Decem Der, 1915. And if, within ninety days from the personal service of this no- tice. or within ninety days from the publication thereof. you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as a co-owner, which amounts to S400 your interest in the claims will become the property of the subscriber, your co-owner. who has made the required expenditure. hy the terms of said section.
 Dated at Prescott. Arizona, tlis llth day of January. 1916.
 JAS. P. CLEATOR.
 First pub. Jan. l2. l9l6-l4t.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
(From Sundays Daily.)

Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Thurston. J. T. and A. J. Ralsto1, of Verde valley. were arrivals Sunday to remain for several days visiting with friends ih the city.
 Back From Coast.
 Colonel A. ]. Head, who had been sojourning on the coast since last November, returned on Sunday, ac- companied by his daughter. Mrs. Viva Head Paar and little son, the latter being away for a few weeks only. Mrs. Head remained in Los Angeles and is not to return for the present. Country Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. K. B. Midgley of the Valinda Rancho in Williamson valley. were visitors on Sunday with Pres colt friends. returning home yester- day.
 Mining Business. Eric Bloom. leasing on the Davis gold mines of Slate creek with Joe Caspari. was a business visitor yes terday, and gave the usual report ot steady production. regular shipments to the shelter. and the proposition proving a success financially.
 Range Visitors. O. L. Hart, A. l. LeBarron, and ]. NJ. Fain. all prominently known livestock growers of Coconino county. were arrivals yesterday in auto from the desert country en route to Flagstaff. They are well pleased with the sheep situation during the Winter. Praises Schools. C. B. Hyde. of Skull valley. is very favorably impressed with the public schools of this city. and yesterday brought his young son here to receive his education, stating that the youth had passed out of the sphere of rural institutions for more advanced course of education.
 Grading Begins. The Aubrey Investment Co. has been awarded the contract to grade new mill site for the Big Pine M:n- ing Co.,. near Senator. and repair the road to the camp. The work begins this week. A carload of livestock arrived yesterday from Yampai, on the main line of the Santa Fe for this purpose.
 To Establish Camps. Crville Bozarth. E. s. Temple and others interested in hubnerite mines of Eureka district, left yesterday with miners and large line of supplies, 10 establish their camps and begin pro duction. They have closed deals by which any tonnage will be marketed at prevailing quotations, said to be not below Sl00 per unit.
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(From Tuesdays Daily.) Brief Visitors.


 Judge and Mrs. Ward H. Wheeler. of Mayer, were visitors yesterday with Prescott friends. Goes to Fl Paso.
 James Storts, of the Emporia mine, has gone to Fl Paso, following a short visit in Prescott. Visiting Country.
 Mrs. Eli Stauffcr left yesterday for a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Pete Jackson in Kirkland valley. To Visit Friends.
 Mrs. E. F. Mognett left yesterday for Clarkdale, to visit for week with Mrs. J. F. Cook and other friends To the Coast.
 Mrs. Daisy Halstead left yesterday for Pomona, Cal. her former home to remain away for an extended visit with ner father. Country Visitors. .-
 Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Hankin, the former superintendent of the Harvey Dairy at Del Rio. were brief visitors yesterday in auto.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Eva Lee, deceased. No tice is hereby given by the undersign- cd, Executor of the Last Will of Eva Lee. deceased. 10 the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers. within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Executor at Room II, Prescott National Banl; Bldg. Prescott. Arizona. the same be- ing the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Yavapai.
 NATHAN LEVY,
 Executor Dated this 18th day of March. 1916. First pub. March g, St (WO.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
(From Fridays Daily)

From the Coast.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Davis, wEo had been on the coast. the former on min ing business. returned yesterday. Passing Through.
 Mir. and Mrs. Will L. Clark, Of Je- rome. were arrivals yesterday from Phoenix, en route home in their new and handsome Cadillac. They resume their journey today.
 Looking Over Mines.
 F. L. Bradley a Utah mining in vestor. was an arrival yesterday from Salt Lake City. and is to remain for several days to make investie ations in the McCabe country.
 Back From Oatman.
 J. NJ. Heck, who with William Bright. recently disposed of their mining interests near Oatman, return ed yesterday after an absence O. sev- eral months, to join his wife and fam lily in this city.
 Rural Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Dembroggio, the former a large rancher of Will Hanson valley, were arrivals yester- day on a business trip and to visit with friends for a few days. Come to Reside.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. s. Byers. of Ash Fork, were arrivals yesterday snd will make this city their future home, the former being transferred to this di- vision as brakeman of the $ F. P. & P railroad.
 Some Auto Tour.
 L. E. Cash, business man of New York City. reached the city yesterday in auto, after being on the road for over a year. He has visited every city west of the Rockies of a pUpula- ton of 5000 or more.
 Miners Return.
 Ben Boone and George Sykes, who left this section over two years ago. have returned from Cooney. N. M., to again locate Their wives wno are now visiting with friends in Albuquer- que, will join them later.
 Santa Fe Sells Property.
 A deed 10 l0,733 acres of land in Yavapai. Apache, Coconino and Ma vajo counties from the Santa Fe Pa cifc Railroad Go. to Fen s. Hildreth was filed in the recorders office yes terday. The consideration was S26,S75. TOiudHQ WOHldH SOHlilS IlcIc-
 Mrs. J. D. Kenworthy. of Portland, will arrive in Prescott Saturday for a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. R. 6. Thornton. Mrs. Kenworthy's hus- band is a member of the firm of Kerr Brothers. wholesale grocers of Port land.
 Homesteads Land.
 Before Commissioner F. L. Ha- worth yesterday Fred C. Cordes made entry on a small tract near Turkey station, which he will utilize as a
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
(From Saturdays Daily.)
Concludes Visit.

SO-lNAd1SS Nloll- Mrs. c. w. Hull, who accompanied her husband to the city during the week, and had been visiting with friends. returned to ner home at Je- rome yesterday.
 Range Visitor.
 ]. V. Dickson. of Skull valley, was an arrival yesterday to visit with his wife and family. He reported excel lent range conditions and cattle get ting in fine form.
 Active Country. M. P. Lacey, with the Major Min ing Co.,. was an arrival yesterday from Walker. and reported more mines developing than at any time in recent years. A lively Summer is his prediction, with several deals ready to close
 Brief Visit.
 Mrs. Celora NJ. Stoddard. wife of the manager of the Stoddard Mines ! Co.,. concluded brief visit with Pres colt friends yesterday and returned to her home at Phoenix While here she was a guest Of Mrs. H. H. Linney and Mrs. c. E. Meany.
 Rangemen Arrive.
 N. J. Ritter and C. E. Burton, of Jerome Junction. and Charles Lyons, of Wi1slow. all heavy sneep owners, arrived yesterday from the desert country on a business trip. They re- ported lively times in clipping and the Winter season drawing to a close. In the Navy.
 Charles Simms. quite we'll known Tn this city, being a visitor for the past two Summers with his parents, writes from San Diego, that he is in the ''prepared' class for Uncle Sam, joining recently the navy and is now aboard the Winslow. a torpedo boat Ready to Race.
 The transforming of Ford touring car into road racer, was completed yesterday by Fred Bolden, of the Hill Hardware Co.,, for C. H. Hooker. The latter stated he is now open to any engagement for a gasoline bout in the lightweight class. between Mayer and Prescott. standing start
 Resumes Mining. w. L. Conner, superintendent of the recently revived Annie mines, of Lynx Creek district, was an arrival yester- day from the camp, and stated pre- liminary operations for development to follow, were again under way. The loss of large stock of wood by fire occasioned a short delay. The old shaft is being retimbered and new work begins later.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
llone." she added as she left.

alone" she added as she left.
 A petition from property owners on the south end of Alarcon street, asking that that street be graded. was read. and the council unanimously voted that bids for the grading work be advertised.
 Chief of Police Robbins was ir- structed 10 look about the city for . suitable site for a dog-house. in which to incarcerate all of the canine popu- lation of Prescott not having tags. The present dog-house, according to City Clerk Whisman. is too centrally located and property owners are said tO have threatened the house with violence unless it was either moved. or the dogs chloroformed to prevent them from giving their regular nos turnal concerts.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
Week End Visit.

Miss Eula (. Bourne. teacher of the Fair Oaks public school, was an ar rival Friday to remain for a weekend visit with friends in the city.
 Stockman Back In Prescott. w. Wilkins, who has been spend ing several montns in Phoenix. is back once more in Prescott. Just can't stay away" grinned Wilkins on his return.
 Mining Is Active. John L. Davis. who has mining in terests in the McCabe field, was an arrival yesterday on business. and re- ported more activity than known for many years.
 Inspection Trip.
 Geo. M. Spicer, president of the Gold Blossom Mining Co.,. operating Indian creek, concluded a brief in- spectior trip and returned to Long Beach, Cal, yesterday.
 Range Visitor.
 Frank Krell. who has cattle inter estate along the Upper Verde river, IS in the city on business. and gives favorable report of grazing and stock being i1 excellent form for this time of the year.
 Visited Old Home.
 Mrs. w. F. Paul. formerly a resi- dent, was a visitor during the week with friends. returning to Wicken- burg, her home. yesterday. While here she was a guest of Mrs. Allan Love.
 To Visit Old Home.
 Mrs. A. B. Peach, wife of the fore man of the Commercial mines of Copper Basin, left yesterday for her old home at Newark, Ohio, to remain away for the Summer visiting with her mother. Mrs. Eliza Oldham. City Council to Meet
 The city council will meet tomor- row night. One of the matters to be discussed will be the proposed plan to furnish free water to irrigate trees in front of unimproved prop erty on West Gurley street The planting of trees will he done under the supervision of the Monday Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05

homestead. He has selected new ' location to start up in the range cat, tie business.
 Going to Desert.
 ! Senator Hugh F. Campbell. of i Flagstaff. was an arrival yesterday in
 auto. cn route to the desert country near Congress Junction. 10 looh after [ his sheep interests and start shipping
 wool. He stated roads in the north
 are again in fair shape and repairs ! are being made.
 Big Deal Pending. Two mining engineers. repi esent- | ing. it is reported. Douglas syndi- cate Of operators. leave today fer the Mt. Union Consolidated mines. near ! Senator. to make preliminary ebser- vations. The property is gold. and mas been idle for several years. The owners reside in Michigan.
 Making Examinations.
 Ed V. Frye, prominently known in the Southwest as mining engineer. has concluded making observations in this field. and left for Lords burg, \. M.. yesterday. his headquarters. TIC INlulIS HNAl lllOillil -dlltl II iS probable a deal will be closed. While here he was guest of Judge Ha- worth.
 Range Riding Begins.
 Mir. and Mrs. AL E. Kellogg were arrivals in auto yesterday from the Horseshoe ranch, Lower Agua Fria, and the former stated that for the first time in nearly three months range riding was going on. The country has been difficult to travel until recently. He reports no losses and cattle as being in the finest con dition known for this time of the year.
 Back From Desert.
 Thomas Lynn and H. R. Younger. who had been on prospecting trip along the Colorado river range since last December, returned during the week, and later will leave for Jerome. From placer sources they recovered over SlI5, and in quartz made several locations. They expect to return this Fall. to begin development. Lack of water is the main objection to the country, not a single rain storm hay ing occurred in the country since January 4
 One of the Fraternity.
 Timothy Keene, of Hassayamper fame, wno in early days when young man was a powder monkey" in the old Tiger mine. is a recent ar rival from Los Angeles. returning yesterday after making investigations of silver mines on Upper Turkey creek He is member of the Desert Rats Association, holding the office for life of sand picker sampler Mir. Keene is looking over old silver mine workings to ascertain their mineral bearing, with tungsten as an object. Later he leaves for the Tiptop coun- try.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
NEW MACHINERY ON
 GROUND FOR C. B. s
(From .S"nGav's DaEy.)


 NJ. Roland, who has the contract for freighting a large amount of new machinery to the C. B. s. copper camp in Copper Basin district, stated yesterday the last load. of new l5 horse power hoist had been delivered and quite lively scenes were prevail ing in the construction of new build ings and getting ready for deep de velopment. The mine equipment, Ro' land states is modern. Cleaning out of the old shaft has started. R. M Martin, owner, is on the ground. di recting the work The C. B. s. is situated on an elevated crest Of the range. within two miles of the Com mercial, and on the same mineralized belt.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-05
City NeUs In Brief

(From Thursdays Daily.) Verde Arrivals.
 James T. and Cecil R. Ralston, well known rangemen of the Verde valley, were arrivals in auto yesterday on a business trip.
 Country Visitor.
 W. (. Beckman, pioneer resident of Thompson valley, was an arrival yes terday. and stated farmers were fac ing a fine future owing to heavy Win ter rains and larger acreage being planted this season than heretofore. Land Business.
 Charles Lawson, of Mayer. is in the city, en route to Parker, to investi- gate the land situation, and may be- come an investor.
 Entertaining Sister.
 Attorney R. E. Morrison is enter taining his sister, Miss Sylvia Morri- son, of Santa Fe, N M.. who arrived yesterday for an extended visit. On Business.
 w. NJ. Martin. millwright foreman of the Saratoga Mining Co.,, of Crown King. was an arrival Tuesday on a business trip. He returns today to the camp.
 Visiting Friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Ritter. and Mir. and Mrs Henry Miller. of Santa Maria, were arrivals yesterday from their range ranch to visit with friends for few days.
 Country Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Stewart were in the city yesterday from William son valley, where the former states the cattle business is entering a sea son without a parallel in fine grazing. Buys a Ford.
 The Stoddard Mines Co.,, yesterday purchased from the Hill Hardware Co.,, a Ford auto, which will be used for passenger. mail and freighting purposes between the camp and Hum boljt
 Comes to Visit.
 Mrs. George Crocker. of East Las Vegas, N Al.. was an arrival yester- day and leaves today for Humboldt, where sne will visit with daughter, Mrs. C. w. Walker, for the next month.
 Resumes Mining.
 ]. N. Duncan. owner of the Poor man group near Walker, is arranging to resume development in short time, and in few days leaves for his camp. He suspended during the Win ter. owing to heavy storms. Official Leaves.
 Captain Louis Lowenthal attached to the immigration inspectors depart -ment. who was called to this city On the Mlohave white slave trials i1 the Federal court, returned to his head quarters at Fl Paso, yesterday. After Tungsten.
 The Hollis Chemical Company, of Chicago, which is recognized as the heaviest dealer in tungsten in the country, has sent to this field, its buy CT. and he is now making investiga- tions of several districts where this metal abounds to close deals for any tonnage.