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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
MILLER WILL CASE
 BEING TRIED IN THE COURTS THIS WEEK

The trial of the Miller will case op- ened in Judge Thorne's Court Monday morning of this week, continued through the week until Wednesday noon and then adjourned until Friday evening at 2 o'clock.
 This case dates back to last Fall when George Miller passed away and just before his death told those at his bedside that his will would be found among his papers. They searched these papers and no will being found MT. Miller in the presence of witnesses stated he wished to leave his estate to the schools of Mohave county, thus making noncupative will.
 The Miller estate is said to amount to over $17,0O0 in cash as we'll as val uable mining property on Silver Creek.
 A short time later will was pro- duced in California, leaving his estate to Mrs. Minnie Wilson, who was his nurse in his last illness. Inasmuch as this will was not believed to be in MT. Miller's handwriting by those who knew his signature and that Mir. Mil Ter had consistently stated that he wished to leave his property to the schools of Mohave County, this was al legged to be fraudulent will.
 H. H. Watkins applied for letters of administration under the will giving his property to Mohave County, the noncupative will, and the attorneys of Mrs. Minnie Wilson applied for let ters' of administration through c. R. Van Marter, under the photographic will. The court appointed MT. Van Marter as special administration pending any contest.
 Attorneys for the noncupative will were Judge Edward M. Doe of Flag staff, Carl G. Krook and Ross Blak- ely. Attorneys for the photographic will were Robinson and Brown of San Franc isco and associated with them c. w. Herndon.
 When Court convened Monday morning the initial argument by the attorneys was as to whether the court should exercise his rights in case there was any suspicion in his mind as to the invalidty of the photographic will, of proceeding to take testimony to either confirm or ally these suspic- ions before the will contest itself came up. The attorneys for the hol- ographic will argued against his ex- ercising this right before the will con test came up and the attorneys rep resenting the noncupative will urged the court to investigate the will pro- duced by Mrs. Wilson to determine whether or not it was forgery, first. The court ruled to carry on the inves- tigation first, later giving the attor- neys for the noncupative will, as friends of the court, the right to cross examine the witness for the other side.
 The witness called upon the stand was Warster of Colfax. He testified that he met Mir. Miller at Mrs. Wilr sons sanitorium, where he was stay ing in September, 1917, and that in November MT. Miller called him in one day and asked his assistance in
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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
HELD FOR S5OOO BAIL UNDER THE
 ESPIONAGE ACT

A. w. Kellogg, who was charged by the department of justice of the Uni ted States with espionage, had hear ing before Anson H. Smith, U. s. Commissioner, last Monday and was held to answer to the U. s. grand jury with bail fixed at $5,000 failing which defendant was committed to jail.
 From the evidence of witnesses de- fendant Kellogg had found fault with the activity of the government, noth- ing that the administration did being pleasing to him. He wanted to see the German burn and sack London; he did not believe our government had the ability or resource to pay off even the interest on the Liberty Bonds, let alone the principal, and he did not be- lieve that Herbert Hoover had the right to say what he should eat or drink, especially when the surplus went to the English in part. He did not believe the war would end as long as Wilson and a democratic adminis- tration could make money out of it."
 Kellog admitted that he had used in- temperate language, but that it was in the heat of argument.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
 RAPIDLY DECREASES
 IN CITY AND COUNTY

Influenza has dropped off consider ably in Kingman the past week. There were approximately 75 cases here last week at this time and to-day there gre about 22 cases. There are one or wo new cases daily.
 The hospital has no cases in it now, the last two having been moved out to-day.
 This should not be taken as a sign that we are out of all danger from the Epidemic in n\Kingman, though we have probably had between 400 and 500 cases here. The experiences of other places must not be forgotten. Bisbee had celebration when they thought they were through with the flu" and now they are having another run of it. Denver was all through appar- ently and now they are again taking precautions.
 Seattle and Vancouver B. c. have had the same experiences.
 Those who have not yet contracted the disease are urged to continue daily with the spraying and to take other precautions until we are completely ''out of the woods."
 The Sandy seems to he having quite run of the epidemic now and it is possible that some of these cases may te brought to Kingman.
 Chloride seems to have escaped so ar but on this account the citizens of Chloride should be doubly careful.
 Oatman shows still further improve ment this week, there being only about eight cases there now. Oatman is less liable to have a recurrance of the dis ease on account of the extent to which it run there. But there is al ways possibility for those who have not had it to contract it.
 Our percentages of deaths are SC far less than in the large centers of populations and it is hoped this con,
 ition will continue.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30

Sam Swaskigmai died in the fam ous battle of Chateau Thierry, one of the first and hardest fought engage ments in which the Americans took part as separate unit on this battle front. The Pictorial Weekly. some weeks ago. showed Sam in uniform with other Indians, and told the story of how these brave fellows had swan river and reconnoitered the German position and then got clean away. It was in the fight where they climbed the bluff from the river that Sam met his death.
 Sam Swaskigami was drafted into the army about year ago, and was sent to Funston, but later was sent back to Camp Kearney, whence he went with his command in July to France. He wanted to see the big fight and to do his best for his Dear Uncle Sam" In a letter. to the writer, Ma jor General Strong, writing from Camp Kearney, reported Sam to be one of the best soldiers in his com mand.
 The following letter to the widow of the dead soldier will be appreciated by the people of Kingman who knew Sam Swaskigami and liked him for the loy- al American that he was:
 Headquarters 1st Bn. 9th Inf.
 American E. F.. Oct. 18th, 1918. Mrs. Bertha Swaskegami,
 Kingman, Ariz.
 Dear Madam:
 It is with a feeling of great sorrow at your and our loss and with a like feeling of great pride at his courage ous performance of his duty that I re- port to you the loss in action of your noble husband, Sam Swaskegami. He died in our recent attack in one of the most glorious as we'll as severely
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
FIRST FIBER FROM
 NEW FIBER PLANT

The first fiber from the new cactus decortating plant in Kingman was turned out yesterday and is of fine quality. The fiber appears to be fin CT and much stronger than sisal and it is sure to become one of the best cordage materials in use. The man. agement is getting everything shaped up for a continuous run of the plant and the product is expected to be shipped out in carload lots to the mar ket. The plant is one of the most up- todate affairs in the country, and the Miner expects later on to give views of the various operations through which the cactus leaves are put before being turned out into finished mater ials as we'll as photos of the big plant.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
WILL OPERATE BOATS
 ON COLORADO RIVER

Capt. G. L. Kirby is building fiat ottomed boats near Blythe to operate n the Colorado river as far north as he Black Canyon, and as far south as .aguna dam. Other boats are being uilt there for the purpose of hand ing the pile driver that is to drive the liles for levee work. A large acre ge in the Blythe section overflows nd while the levees have been pro- tecting the farms, it is the intention to reinforce these levees to make all the old Blythe ranch safe.
 For the past fifteen years the old river steamers have either been tied up at Yuma or used between that point and the Gulf of California.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
LEW ASBERRY DEAD

: Lew Asberry, a well known miner and teamster of this county, died at his home in Oatman last Saturday of pneumonia resulting from the influen- ga. He had been i'll more than ten days with the disease when death re- ieved him of his sufferings. He was a splendid fellow, liked by all who knew him.
 Lew Asberry was born in California 27 years ago and came to Mohave county about ten years ago. He leav- es two brothers in California and a wife in Kingman to mourn his death. His body was brought to Kingman and inferred in the local cemetery last Tuesday.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
REMAINS OF EDGAR SHARP
 SHIPPED TO FORMER HOME

L. L. Wallace, of Oatman, arrived in Kingman last Saturday with the re- mains of his former partner, Edgar old home and accompanied them to the ol dhome at Santa Paula, California. MT. Sharp had died at Oatman on the 22nd of November of pneumonia. The Mohave County Bar Association mem- tsa;s bers accompanied the remains to the
 Edgar Sharp was graduated from the University of Michigan law school with the class of 1902, being class mate of Lew L. Wallace. He practic- ed law in California, later coming to Oatman, where he formed partner ship in the profession with MT. Wal lace. He was a splendid fellow and was esteemed by all who knew him for his sterling qualities of mind and heart. He leaves father and mother in Santa Paula, California, and wife in Los Angeles.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
ERNEST NEAL PASSED \
 AWAY THURSDAY MORN.

Ernest Neal, aged 27 years, died in Kingman Thursday morning of ty- phoid-pneumonia. He was brought to town a few days before from the San dy, and it is said his ailment was a re- lapse from case of typhoid fever, from which he was thought to have re- covered.
 Ernest Neal was son of MT. and Mrs. William A. Neal, of the Big Sandy, and was one of the most lik- able young men of the county. His death will be mourned wherever he was known and will be hard blow to his aged parents. He leaves many relatives in this county to mourn his loss.
 No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral, on account of the serious illness of his brother Ivan on the Sandy, and a sister, Mrs. Will liam Brown in Kingnan.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
Aviator Luke Arizona Ace
 Is Dead

: A letter has been received by : the parents of Lieut.. Frank Luke : the noted aviator, from the In- , ternational Red Cross, inform |: ing them of the death of their {: son inside the German, lines on : the 29th of September. Lieut.. l: Luke was last seen flying towards : the German lines on the 20th of : Sept, apparently in quest of ob- < servation balloons of the enemy.
 : Later he was reported from Ger : many to have been shot down, < but there has really been no con- < tirmation of this report, although
 l: the Red Cross has found that all
 ]: reports of deaths of aviators by < the Germans have been true. !: Lieut.. Frank Luke was one of : the most daring of the American !: aviators. He brought down nine : balloons and five airplanes, some < of them two-seaters. He took all :. kinds of chances in the destruc '' tion of observation balloons and :. it is probable that he was caught < by the heavy ground fire on his {: last trip into German territory. :: Young Luke was splendid fel- (: low, native of Arizona and his .: memory will be kept unfading in '' the hearts of the people of his < native land. To his dear old
 < parents in Phoenix goes out the
 < sympathy of the whole country.
 < He died true soldiers death,
 < on the field of battle.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
MILTON LOTZ DIES

Milton Lotz, young man aged about 20 years, died at the emergency hospital last Monday of a complication of diseases. The young fellow had come here from his home at Spokane, Washington, sufferer from the great white plague and was taken i'll with influenza. The complication was too much for his frail constitution.
 No burial arrangemens have been made, no advices having been received from his parents.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
SMALL BLAZE AT ELkS
 HALL PROVES STUBBORN

The Elks Hall caught on fire about II o'clock Friday morning which was put out after considerable effort about an hour later.
 The reason that there was such diff ficulty in finally getting the fire ex- tinguished was that it was between the floor joists and could not be got ten at.
 Holes were finally made in the floor of the club rooms upstairs and the ceiling of the hall below~and in this manner the fire could be reached with he chemicals.
 The cause of the fire is thought to have been defective wiring.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
U. 5. Removes All Building
 Restrictions

< The Arizona State Council of < Defense has been advised today [: by the War Industries Board that
 |: all remaining restrictions on : building projects have been re- < moved. This order went into eff < feet on Nov. 21st and from that
 [: date all building operations of |: whatever character may pro- {: ceed without permits, either from {: the War Industries Board or the
 < State Council of Defense. < Under this ruling it will not be
 [: necessary for any person to apply < to either the County Council of * Defense or the State Council for :: permit to build and all rules
 ; and regulations made by the War < Industries Board governing con < struction are rescinded and an- < nulled.
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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
J. M. RUSSELL DISCHARGED
 FROM CUSTODY BY JUDGE

J. M. Russell, who was arrested last 7eek on charge of espionage, had a caring before Anson H. Smith, Com missioner, last Monday afternoon. rhe evidence submitted by the wit
 esses was not convincing, although ne of them swore that Russell had alked against the Liberty Loan, stat ng that he feared it was "graft." Other witnesses had heard that Rus sell had been opposed to the war work of the government, but that they knew nothing personally. He was released from custody and the charge dismiss ed,
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
All Sugar Restrictions
 Removed

: Commencing the first of Dec < cember the restrictions on the :. sale and consumption of sugar in < Arizona are lifted. A telegram !: to this effect from Food Admini- (: strator Riordon was received Fri < day morning.
 * This order is for one month < only and is to be tried out with
 (: the idea of continuing it if it < works out satisfactorily. * The wheat program still re- |: mains the same, two ounces per < meal, though the order govern < ing the use of substitutes has {: been done away with.
 < The necessity to conserve food ':' is fully as great as before the < armistice was signed as it will be {. necessary for this country to feed < the devastated countries of Eur
 .: ope until the next crop is harvest < ed.
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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
C.N. .N|CKELL FUNERAL
 HELD LAST TUESDAY

The funeral of the late c. N. Nickell yas held from the residence last Tues ay afternoon.
 The ceremony with Rev. Dodd off iating was simple but impressive. he sentiment of the many friends of he deceased gathered there, was that hey were witnessing the passing of n excellent citizen. The floral dec rations, piled high on the bier, were a
 touching tribute to the place he oc- upied in the hearts of Kingman peo- le.
 Interment was in the Mountain View Cemeterv.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
FRANK J. DUFFY
 COUNTY ATTORNEY

Frank J. Duffy, formerly superior judge of Santa Cruz county, has been appointed county attorney to succeed Leslie c. Hardy, who is in the army, Judge Duffy is we'll known in Mohave county, where he held several terms of court during the encumbency of Judge Krook. He is an excellent lawyer and has a wide circle of friends in the state.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
Former Famous Automobile Race Pilot Now Leads
 American Birdmen

Cap t. Eddie Rickenbacker the greatest "ACE%i in the American Flying Service. Captain Ricken- packer, who is credited with down. ing twenty-fOur enemy planes has just been awarded the Bronze Oak Leaf to be worn with the Dis- tinguished Service Cross.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
CARMICHAEL STORE
 OPEN AGAIN MONDAY

Nickell and Company Dry Goods Store will be opened again Monday Miss Lulu Overstreet as- isted by Miss Esther Manifee and lat er by Mrs. c. N. Nickel, will con- uct the business in the future.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
BORN-A BABY BOY

John w. Harris wears a big smile these days because of the fact that his daughter, Mrs. Murray Chappell, has presented her husband with baby boy. This is the first occasion that ohm had to be called grandpap.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
SAM SWASKIGMAI, LOCAL
 INDIAN, KILLED IN ACTION

fought actions our wonderful army has ever taken part in. .. He was noble, true, brave and trusted soldier, loved and respected by all his comrades and his officers.
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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
RETURNS FROM MINE

J. B. McNaughton, who has been at he Twins mines, near Cerbat, the past en days, returned to Kingman a few avs ago.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1918-11-30
STATE BOARD CANVASSERS
 GIVE STATE ELECTION VOTE

The state board of canvassers com pleted the returns of the late election and have given out the results on each candidate as shown below:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11
HUSBAND AND
HIS Wife BOTH
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-11

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and left a rooster and took a hon
from their chicken coop, Mr.. Ail~n
has very good idea os who done
the dcod and u ls no doubt. tho SAM
person who stole air hens and a
rooster last year. This Is no mattsr
% fun. you have no right 20 enter
no ones premises after dark without
the prrmiasion Of the owner Kindly
take hc-d and save yourself trouble
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shall enter the Kingdom OF Heaven
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