davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
D|VORCEGRANTED BY COURT ID
 R. G. HALL
(From Thursdays Daily.)

K. c. Hall was yesterday granted divorce from Ginara Hall, the com- plaint having charged the wife with abandonment The couple were mar ried in lSo6. The decree was issued by Judge Ellis, Judge Smith having disqualified himself on this particu, lar case.
 C. H. McMahon, William Stephens and R. B. McAIahon were yesterday named as appraisers of the property in the estate of the late John Michael McCaffery. The latter was a Confeder ate officer during the Civil war, hay ing graduated from West Point in the class of 1855. At the time of his death, he deeded all of his property to the Catholic sisters of this city.
 The officers who had been directed to serve the bench warrant for the arrest of Nate Hall, reported in court yesterday that Mir. Hall had gone hence, and that the bench warrant wasn't worth much. The court order cd Mates $500 cash bond forfeited and new warrant was issued in the hopes of experimenting the fugitive bootlegger.
 The suit which was instituted sev- eral months ago by Ernest Douglas vS. Charles Dubois was yesterday dismissed at the motion of the attor- ney for the plaintiff.
 John Knezovich, the Clarkdale Aus trian who, along with his wife, was sentenced to a term in jail for selling booze, yesterday had his sentence suspended until July 1, 1918, and in event that he is conducting himself as a good citizen at that date. the charge is to be dismissed. Knczo. vich was sentenced to ninety days last Fall, but on account of the fact that his wife was sent to jail at the same time, it was decided to set Johns sentence ahead until the cx piration of his wife's sentence.
 A bench warrant was issued yester- day for the arrest of Guadalupe Clar, CT, who IS wanted by the county au- thorities because of some alleged sales of spirituous liquors which he made on December 12th.
 Elzora Schacklcford Hall. guardian Of Glen Shackleford and other minor relatives, yesterday pctitioned the court for permission to sell 100 acres of land in the Verde section, owned by the minors, it having been decid- ed to sell the land and settle up the estate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
S4O,OOO BRIDGE ACROSS VERDE
 ASSURED
STATE AND COUNTY TO JOINTLY BUILD; COT TONWOOD SITE LOOKED OVER. AND EARLY CON- SEDUCTION BEGINS.
iFrom Fridays paily)

Early construction of the big con-
 crete bridge across the Verde river
 at Cottonwood, which was authorized
 by the last legislature, is now assured
 Robert V. Lesson, an engineer of the
 State, acting in conjunction with this
 county, has concluded a trip of obser- vation to the above locality, in com pany with Chairman Stephens of the board Of supervisors. and later the site decided upon 10 build will be an- nounccd, when work may be expect ed to follow at once This structure is to be constructed at a point above and near where Oak creek cmpties into the Verde, at cost of S40,OO0, half of which sum is to be borne by the State and the other by this coun- ty.
 The plans call for three 90-foot spans. each supporting pillar to be of concrete. This movement Is one of the most important in its line, the Verde river for many months during the year being impossible owing to the large volume of water carried. Another factor to authorize construc- ton is the heavy traffic out of Oak creek and adjacent country which has been disturbed in past years. as well will many people along the Verde river on the opposite side have a con vcnicnt outlet open all the year. It is believed that construction will be under way carly in January
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
GOOD ROADS PAVE
 THE WAY TO BRING BACK OLD MINES
(From Wednesdays Daily.

lFrOm w eQneSdayS : Ddily.l ! Thomas Marmont, who is visiting
 in the city from his Louise mining
 camp in Crook canyon, states that since good roads have made auto
 traffic feasible to Turkey creek and
 adjoining territory, it is surprising to
 sec the number of cars passing
 through the country daily. He esti-
 mates that from five to eight each day may now be counted going and returning, as against none during past years, when the summit of the Sena, tor hill was the terminal point for this character of traffic
 The new road built to Hooper and other sections in the western slope of the Bradshaws is having an excel lent effect in bringing in mining in vestors, and properties that have lain idle for many years are being exam ined and deals closed. The prime reason for the interest shown these old fields is the adaptability of the auto to make rapid trips and good roads arc an essential factor to pro mote trips being made with haste as we'll as convenience. Mining invest ors nowadays will not go into the country unless their examinations are to be attended with quick work and personal comfort Three deals have . been closed during the past two weeks since good roads have been built, and others are pending
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
|. OF |. NAMES NEW BOARD OF
 DIRECTORS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS IS DEFERRED UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY EVEN ING; ORGANIZATION IS
 IN PROSPEROUS STATE.
(Prom Fridays Daily.}


 The annual election Of the board
 of directors of the Chamber of Com-
 mercc was held last evening, at which
 time several changes were made in
 the board and the election of officers
 deferred until next Thursday evening.
 Reports of the chairmen of the var
 iOuS committees were rendered at
 this time, some of them being read and the others filed for record. Re
 ports were filed by the committee
 men in charge of reception and en-
 tcrtainmcnt, finance, agriculture, dry
 farm, Pine Crest, county and munich pal affairs, advertising, and the lunch con committee, the reports being handed in respectively by R. \. Fred ericks, w. A. Drake, F. G. Well, L. L. Bates, Harry Heap, T. c. Norris,
 II. D. Aitken and Frank O. Smith.
 An especially interesting and com prehensivc report was rendered by Attorney J. w. Russell, chairman of the miping committed, the report showing the amount of good which had been accomplished in the way of valuable publicity since the institu- ton of the Chambers weekly news letter service. About 70 of the lead ing mining and scientific publications and daily newspapers are supplied with news relating to the progress Of mining affairs in this county, and at present the coast dailicS are giving much prominence to the news from the Jerome field in particular, the items being the service supplied by the Chambers press bureau. This re- port will be published in full in later issue of this paper.
 The report of the secretary show cd that the past year has been per haps the most prosperous and active in the history of the organization. The chamber has been instrumental in bringing more than 40 families to this county to reside, and immense quantities of literature descriptive ot the county have been mailed to 46 States. The report suggested that the dues of members who have en- tered the army or navy be suspended during the continuance of the war, and the suggestion was favorably act cd upon. The report also suggested that the chamber take steps to pro- vide attractive camping grounds for the many tourists who pass this way during the Summer months. Last Summer the C. of C. received many requests from motor parties for direc- lions as to some desirable camping spots. and it is hoped that some ar can be made for the en- tertainment of these guests before the next tourist season opens.
 The members of the directorate elected last night are the following: R. \. Fredericks. Harry Heap, F. w. Wells, LeRoy Anderson, Dr. I. H. Blain, F. l.. Haworth, c. w. CoIvo- NJ. B. Hazeltine, F.. s. Clark, W. A. Drake, J. A. Hope. F. s. Veile, H. D. Aiken, Robert Tally. T. C. Norris, Frank Whisman, D. w. Rus ell. ]. F. Russell, l.. C. Derrick. Tom Taylor. F. H. Brown and c. F. l NcanV
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
LIKE BOSTON, GAINS FAME BYREASON
 OF THE FESTIVE BEAN

Sunday editor" of Orc or the larger
 papers would go to his 'morgue",
 which IS the newspaper mans phrase ology for something akin to scrap book, and haul out the bean story, dust 1t off, trim its whiskers and fea- turc 1t in the magazine" section. In order that the papers might get the i correct version of the bean yarn, Miss | SparKeS recently sent the true facts 10 the Los Angeles Tribune, the cir cumstances of the unearthing of this age old lcgume being something like this:
 About twelve years ago, Sharlot M. Hall, formerly state historian for Arizona. while making researches in the prehistoric ruins of the Aztec cliff-dwellings in the Verde valley, near Camp Verde, found a partially crumbled wall disclosing an aperture in the rear of one of the chambers.
 After excavating and removing the partitions, Miss Hall found two mummies, near which were placed two ollas tpOrous Indian jars), s-zce cd. In the ollaS were found other vessels, in which beans of extraordi- nary size and resembling closely in shape and other characteristics the white navy bean of commerce, were found.
 Miss Hall gave a Verde farmer several of the beans, which measured over an inch in circumference and ran pretty uniformly as to size.
 From the beans planted, only two vines sproutcd The two trellised on poles, growing to the height of five feet and yielding about sixty pods each, with an average of three beans pod. Just before they had thorough ly maturcd, the farmer missed them one morning. The thief was not dis covered and the beans did not re- appear until about six years ago, when several farmers near Prescott obtained few for seeding.
 Tn 1911, from these seeds, several bushels were harvested. A peck was shown at the international dry farm ing congress at Colorado Springs. This bean, which has been named the of attention all over the United States through this exhibition, where 1t took the gold award for the most remarkable variety of bean listed for prizes in the bean class.
 Since that time these beans have been exhibited at many farming con gresses where they are the center oi wonder and admiration of all inter- csted ih bean culture
 The Aztec bean exceeds the well known lima bean in weight, solidity of texture and flavor, and has been received with acclaim by the lovers of this vegetable in Boston and other centers where bean-eating is an hon. orcd ceremonial"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
HUMBOLDT LEAPS
 INTO FOURTH PLACE
(From Thursdays Daily

For the first time during his incum- bcncy Of the office of county school superintendent, W. Curtis Miller has. during the past few months, visited every school in this county, returning a few days ago from Humboldt. which concluded his official duties it.. this line.
 Speaking yesterday of conditions at the latter place he expressed himself in this manner:
 Humboldt has made surprising progress and its educational system is decidedly pleasing. The corps ot teachers has reached six, an increase of two since last year Miss Eleanor Fay is principal and is assisted by Miss Natalie Larson, Miss Ethel Brands, Miss Rhoda Strong. Miss Minnie Cordcs and Miss Louise Rod
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
HEAP NOMINATED FOR MAYOR ON
 TWO TICKETS
DEFEATS H. C. STOREY BY A NARROW MARGIN FOR BOTH THE DEMO CRATIC AND REPUBLI- CAN NOMINATIONS.
(From Wednesdays Daily)

The city primary held yesterday resulted in the nomination of Harry Heap for mayor on both the Demo, cratic and Republican tickets, Mir Heap having by narrow margin de feated II. C. Story who was also a candidate. The vote on the Demo, cratic ticket stood So for Heap ana 72 for Story, while the figures or the Republican ballot gave Heap 9G and Story S2 About 5 ballots were found to have been mutilatcd or i'm properly marked and were not count ed in the totals.
 T. B. Hicks, the Socialist candi- date for mayor, boiled l2 votes, as did the remainder of the candidates on that ticket. The other candidates of the Socialists were: Councilmen Harold McMillen and C. ?. Meyers; assessor, Cora B. Storts.
 William Bycrs was given the nom- ination for councilman on the Demo cratic ticket by vote of l66, having had no opposition. A. L. Smith re- ceived similar honors on the republi- can side of the fence, having no op- position and receiving 134 votes.
 Frank Williams won the democratic nomination for city tax collector and assessor, there being no opponent. His vote was 170. F. H. Meek re- ceived four votes on the republican ticket for this position, and conse- quently will automatically receive the nomination, if he will accept it.
 The candidacy of Mir. Heap was announced in an indirect way several weeks ago, but 1t was not until the morning of the primary that his friends knew authentically that he in tended to make the race. In the meantime, Mir Story, feeling that the Socialists should not be allowed to walk away with the office of mayor without a struggle, and fearing that there was possibly no other candidate, consented to make the race the latter part of last week. He stated last night that he was appreciative of the support which his friends had given him. and that he was perfectly satis- fled inasmuch as his entering the ring had had the effect of causing another candidate to openly avow himself and get busy in an effort to acquire the nomination. Mir Story's purpose in getting into the game was far from being a selfish one. and his candidacy was inspired merely by his desire to furnish little competition for the followers of Socialism. This end hay ing been accomplished, Mir. Story isl satisfied with his brief. though none the less strenuous, campaign has brought about the desired result, even though it did not put him in line for the occupancy of the city's most thankless job.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
VANAD|UM MINE COMING ID THE
 FRONT
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

NA -CAAA NdA4y-J
 K. Robertson, well known mining man operating in the Kirkland field, brings word to Prescott that there i. considerable comment being heard over determinations made recently by Messrs. Elmer and Warren, who re. located an old property about three miles southwest of the railroad sta tion, which is due to a remarkable showing in vanadium.
 Sufficient development has been performed to form a basis of the fu- ture of the property, and as explora- ton IS given the immensity of the property Is made evident. Associated with the vanadium is lead, and the content of the first named metal will easily reach 10 eight per cent The discovery was not anticipated, and was made in openining up an i'm, mensc dyke to ascertain what was prevailing in other minerals. These mining men recently entered that field, coming from Southern Arizona. They are now establishing quite a large camp, and production of big tonnage IS assured, which is to be shipped in short time This metal and others kindred has reached high price since manufacture requires it for alloying with other metallic com binations, and the crude concentrate IS now valued at S250 a pound Van. adium steel has likewise attained the highest market price ever known.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
MINER DEMANDS
 DAMAGES FOR INJURIES
(From Fridays Daily)

Paul Loncar yesterday filed suit against the Monte Cristo Mining & Milling Company, demanding the sum of $30000 damages for injuries which the complaint alleges that he receiv- cd on the cOmpany'S property on September }, 1917.
 According to the plaintiffs state ment. he was at work on the 500 level. shovcling muck when a large mass of rock and ore fell upon him. pinning him to the ground for several hours and badly injuring his limbs and back, After he had been rescued by some of his fcllowworkmcn. he was taken to the company'S bunkhouSc.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
Assessment And PoWder LaUs Are
 Easy to FolLoW
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Interest in assessment matters is no less in evidence as the end of the year approaches than it has been in previous years during which mining has enjoyed exceptional interest. While the government provisions of exemption from prospect work might have been expected to in some de- gree reduce the usual tension as to claim holding around the first of the year the opposite result, ii anything attends to more or less extent.
 Explaining this in part is the un- certainty which attends the public construction of all new laws. Gen orally the simpler the construction put upon Q new law the more likely it is to meet with the final official construction. For that reason the most of the advice being given out by mining authorities tells the claim holder to stick strictly to the provis- ion of the assessment exemption rul- recorder be advised of intention to hold claims. That is, write the re- corder a letter telling him of intent to hold the Big Circle group of claims, for instance, naming your dis trict and the general location of the claims. If you can, send with the name of your claim, if it is isolated, or with the name of the group if you have such, the name book and page number of the original record made Of the claims in his office Ii you have not these numbers, the names of the claims, or group, the district in which located and your own name, will suffice. To this description of property it will be as well to add the names of adjacent properties and their owners, if you can. This man ner of procedure is being followed byI corporations, partnerships and indi-. vidual claim owners. The use of anyI special form Is unnecessary, a letter ] filling all purposes, but either form or letter should be mailed at once, !
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
MARIO H. MADDOX
 CALLED BY REAPER
(From Thursdays Daily. ,

Ward H. Maddox, a former resi- dent of this city when conducting the White House restaurant, passed away at Cherry creek on Tuesday, at the home of MT. and Mrs F. A. Bonham, relatives, after long illness due to pulmonary tuberculosis Owing to poor health he was compelled to sus, pend business. He enjoyed an ex- ccllcnt name in this community. be- ing of agreeable personality and win ming the good will of many by his courteous treatment of patrons. He was aged 3l years. a native of Worth ington, Indiana, and came to this sec ton about two years ago. He Is sur vivcd by a mother and brother, who were at his side when the end came The remains are in the city and are to be laid away by W. Nl Poulson & Co
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
FINAL SUMMONS COMES
 TO MRS. A. H. FAVOR
(From Wednesdays Daily)


 A particularly sad death occurred in this city yesterday afternoon, at which time Mrs. Alpheus Favor, the wife of q Prescott attorney, passed away at her home in Whipple Heights after long fight against plcural pneumonia. Three children, Gather inc, aged s; Mary, aged 7, and Alpha, aged }, are bercft of the care of their young mother. Mr. and Mrs. Favour came to Prescott last Spring from New York City with the hopes Of benefitting the failing health of the latter, but several weeks ago Mrs. Fa- your was seized with pneumonia and her weakened condition prevented her from recovering from the affliction.
 Deceased was B years of age, and besides her husband and children, is survived by her parents, Mir. and Mrs s. E. Lambert of Kcnton. Ohio. She had been married for about 10 years. The remains were sent to Kcnton for burial, the journey having been begun last night, Mir. Favor and his three daughters accompanying the casket It is planned to have the funeral ser vices take place about Saturday. Mir. Favor expects 10 return to Prescott in few weeks, and will continue 10 make his home in this city. Because of the death of Mrs Favor. Inc bong,,of ,,.l,,rI, ,,-1r .o I,,,-o Jo,-, given by the bar association at the Yavapai club last night in honor of Iudgc Frank o. Smith was called of. ]
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26

where, according to the complaint, he received indifferent treatment for a period of one week, after which he was removed to a hospital. As a result of these injuries, he alleges that his back has been permanently injur- ed.
 Mrs. Lillian F.. Riley was yesterday granted a divorce from Charles Riley, the defendant failing to appear to contest the issuance of the decree. The defendant was charged with desertion and failure to provide.
 In the matter of the estate of the late Thomas c. Barlow-Massicks, the court yesterday ordered the dismissal of Father Alfred Quetu as adminis- trator of the estate. The latter has moved out of the State and was no longer in a position to give the estate the needed attention. Rev. Quetu was called on to give an accounting forthwith.
 Clerk F. ]. Farley and Sheriff Joe Young were the recipients yesterday of a commendatory letter from the re- tiring Judge F. O. Smith, both of the officials having been complimented upon the efficient and faithful serv- ice which they had rendered for the court during their term of office The court stated in his letter that Messrs Young and Farley had given the Superior court sessions their undivid- ed attention in manner which was pleasing to both the judge and to others who were connected with the court in any way
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
ROSE TOURNAMENT
 ELABORATE AFFAIR

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. l9.- War will not cause abandonment oi ! the annual Tournament of Roses al Pasadena on New Years day, al
 though It will give a martial air to the great pageant never before attempted.
 Decision to hold the tournament as
 usual was not made until favorable word had been received from Prcsi- dent Wilson, 10 whom the question of observing the timc-honorcd GUS, tom had been submitted.
 For more than a quarter of a cen tury the midwinter floral fiesta has been fcte day for all Southern Cali tornla and this year there will be an added incentive to success. All pro- ceeds are to be donated to the Ma tlonal Red Cross, as the tournament has become international in charac, ter, entrants from all parts of the world participating in the pageantry.
 No artificial flowers are allowed in the decorations. This ruling causes about half the population of Pasadena to work out the old year and work in the new, as the floats have to be trimmed at the last moment in order that the cut blooms will be fresh for the parade in the morning.
 The afternoon feature will bring the first championship football game between the new Liberty army and the Marines. Camp Lewis and Mare Island, where are gathered star grid iron artists from all parts of the country. will pit their picked squads.
 A great ball with army and navy as guests of honor, l will be held in the evening.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
NO IMPORTED COAL

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec .2O.-Ow- ing to a shortage of coal in the Utah Wyoming district and a surplus in Washington, the Federal fuel admin Istrators of Utah. Wyoming, Oregon and Washington are arranging to cx- cludc imported coal from the entire State of Washington, part of Idaho, Oregon west of La Grande and Cali fornid north of Sacramento
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
CEREAL PRICES JUMP

CHICAGO, Dec 2O-Rumors that the East bound embargo on corn and oats was to be lifted and that the maximum price of corn was to be re- moved. led 10 a sharp upturn in the corn and oats market on the board of trade today. May corn advanced 6ii rents to Sl26lt. Oats rose 3 cents.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
REMODELING MILL
(From Fridavs naiIvl

NfrOm Friday DailYl
 Arrivals from Crown King report that the Tiger Gold Go. stamp mill has been acquired by Henry Braun and O. W. Rlickenstaff, and is being to receive custom trade.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26
DESERVED CONTAMINATION

WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. % David Goldman. Philadelphia mach inist's mate in the navy. has been commended by Secretary Daniels for gallantry in having rescued Arthur c Palmer. water tender. from drown ing October 30 Palmer fell over board from the [. s. s. O'Brien and Goldman jumped after him and held him up until he was rescued.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26

The Journal-AIiucr has the best equipped job printing plant in North cru Arizona. \ trial will convince. *+
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-26

Journal-Niner for fine job work. *t