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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
YUCCA

Jack Montgomery has returned from pleasent visit in Los Angeles.
 The Cars were recent Yucca visi- tors enroute to Cedar where they have mining interests.
 John Mullin and Jeff Bland have returned from Los Angeles where they went with cattle several days ago.
 J. E. Rudy is making preparations to ship two more carloads of mixed cattle to Los Angeles in the next few days.
 Mrs. Rudy and Miss Mona follow ed MT. Rudy by later train, and will spend month or more on the coast with relatives.
 R. J. Manning was recent visitor at Buena Vista Ranch, leaving for prospecting trip over in the country northeast of Kingman.
 The Farrels from the Fred Cohen ranch on the Bill Williams have been visiting Mrs. Jane in Yucca. Mrs. Farrel is sister of Mrs. Janc.
 MT. J. E. Rudy who was called by wire to Los Angeles by the Isham tragedy has returned home after spending several days in the city.
 Have you had a visit from the Rain-God? We notice there is some grass showing green when the show CTS visited it a week ago, and the rains are coming stronger and longer everyday, for which we are exceed ingly grateful.
 The Chapmans spent last week on the Big Sandy, guests of L. c. John ston and wife at their home, the old Owen ranch. They report a pleas ant time, but think they will plan their next visit down there in the win ter time.
 Mrs. Jeanette Dunlap who has been in Yucca for the last three or four months has returned to California. Her son, Cliff Dunlap having severed his business relations with the Heath Cattle Co.,, has also gone to Calif., where he will likely locate permanen- tly.
 Yucca folks, one and all, were horribly shocked at the tragedy in l. Los Angeles, that cost the life of w. P. (BilD Isham, and injured Mrs. lsham and her friend. Bill Isham had many friends among the old tim CTS, and his untimely death is serious ly regretted. At this writing Mrs. 1sham is we'll on the road to recovery only having sustained minor injuries,
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
MOUNT TRUMBULL

Mr. and Mrs. Kessler from Los Vegas, Nev. are here visiting rela- tives.
 Mrs. Cora Brown from Douglas Ariz. has also come to Mount Trum- bull to visit and enjoy the fresh, cool air.
 Mir. Shuntz, and sons from St. George, Utah are out on their ranch in Tuneof valley short distance from here working on their reservoir and cultivating their corn and potatoes.
 Some of the St. George people ard spending their summer vacation at Pine Springs, Ariz., about 20 miles south of here, where the nights are cool and only a few hours ride on a horse will land you at the jumping off place, along the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River.
 The dry weather is still at Mount 1IuHlUull, dlCIlouSl oolllC pioSCo III the valley have had some heavy'show- CTS. Many of the reservoirs in the valley have been replenished with water, after long dry periods, but up to this date We have not had much at Mount Trumbull. All the reser- voirs are dry, and everyone is hauling water from the sections where the rain fell. Crops look good here but are very much in need of rain, and if rain don't soon come the harvest will be light. Owing to the extra wet winter, the range is still good. Stock is doing fine. Most of the people here are working reservoirs and mak- ing them deeper, trying to overcome our main drawback, which is being without water. We invite people that are looking for a dry land farm to come and see this country for 1 will insure them that this is a dry farming countr. Be sure to take a barrel of along. There is plenty of grass to turn out on.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
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 Mrs. R. H. Emory returned to hel home in Phoenix this week after a visit with her mother, Mrs. J. P. Gid con, of Kingman.
 Ida Porter left a few days age for Lordburg, New Mexico, from where she will go on to Texas where she will attend school this year.
 Ruby Gates left last night for Boise, Idaho, the home of her moth CT. Ruby will attend the University of Idaho this year.
 Dr. A. L. Hilton arrived home from a vacation on the coast, Wednesday. Mrs. Hilton expects to remain on the coast until the first of next month.
 Carl G. Krook returned Wednesday from a vacation at Los Angeles and San Francisco. He says the only place to go for a vacation on the coast is San Francisco.
 Oscar Lorentzen is back from a trip to California. He is here to stay and will start further improvements on his homestead in the valley in tie near future.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Lynch arrived home from Los Angeles Thursday. During their several weeks vacation they took in the Democratic Conven- tion at San Francisco.
 MT. and Mrs. Melvin George report the time of their lives at Lake Mary and vicinity, the past two weeks. They took several trips around Flag staff, and met many friends. They returned home Wednesday night
 A. B. Fancher returned Wednesday from Los Angeles where he was called by his wife's illness. Mrs. Fancher who was operated upon re- gently, is reported as improving rap idly.
 Stanley and Donald George, accom- panied by E. F. Armstrong, left over land for Berkeley, Thursday after noon. Dorothy will leave in a few days. Stan is a senior this year and Dorothy and Don are sophomores.
 Herbert Marshall arrived from Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday and left soon after for Chloride where he wifi spend some time with his parents. MT. Marshall is general foreman of the Nebraska and Iowa Steel Tank Company.
 Yesterday afternoon V. P. Lucas left for the southern part of the state where on the 9th, he will attend the State Convention of the American Legion. He represents the Ellis Harbach Post and will also report back to the Swaskegame Post.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07

WANTED-There is an excellent opening for a wide awake hustler to represent the Northwestern Mu- tual Life Insurance Co.,, of Mil waukee, (assets over four hundred and fifty million dollars), for Mo have and part of San Bernardino Counties. Applicants should name their qualifications and references in first letter to Tn, von Rolf, Gen. Agt., Box 372, Phoenix, Arizona.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
LITTLEFIELD

MT. and Mrs. Louis Adams are here visiting.
 MT. Alton Reber has a bad case of neuralgia.
 Mrs. Dina Iverson returned home yesterday. From Washington, Utah MT. and Mrs. Carl Paulie returned to California. They have been visiting here for six weeks.
 We were greatly honored by having the Governor of our State, Thomas Campbell, visit us. His wife, and L. H. Foster accompanied him on his trip. He was the honored guest of MT. and Mrs. Joseph H. Reber. Lit tlefield feels greatly honored to think that our Governor would make us a personal visit.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
NO PREVENTION TO CRIME

The report of the Los Angeles city government for the year ending June 30 shows that more than 65,000 peo- pie were arrested for various crimes, from murder to speeding, and that there were 1900 laws passed by the city council. It would appear that prohibition as a deterrant to crime does not obtain in the Angel City, and that others than angels reside there.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07

Casey Jones arrived home Wednes- day from a vacation at San Francisco. c. L. Hoffman of Chloride, was a Kingman visitor Wednesday.
 Viola Hoffman left yesterday for a two weeks vacation with her moth CT and sister at Long Beach.
 Emmett Hoffman left last night for Los Angeles where he expects to remain.
 Agnes Kelly returned Sunday from a three weeks vacation to San Fran cisco.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jonathan Richardson were Kingman visitors Friday from Union Pass.
 w. A. Walker, who was seriously ill last week, is much better now, be- ing able to return to his ranch.
 L. M. Harris is spending few days in Chloride attending to some busi- ness.
 MT. and Mrs. George Chappell ar rived home from vacation trip to the coast Wednesday morning.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Davidson will leave early in the week on trip over land to California.
 Mrs. Alice Barnes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. s. H. Miller, is i'll at the home of her parents in Kingman.
 John Mccormick, salesman for the Munson- -Dunnegan-Ryan Company is calling on the trade here this week.
 Mrs. Alfred Yer Mehr is spending a vacation with her mother on the ranch, near Mineral Park.
 Mrs. w. J. Beaton, of Kingman, is being paid visit by her sister Mrs. Gung1, of Wilcox, Arizona. She ex- poets to stay about a week.
 c. D. Field recently purchased an Overland car fitted with wire wheels, and is now getting to be first class gear shifter. ., Miss Soledad Dickson left for San Bernardino Monday were she will pay a visit to her sister, Mrs. J. E. Black burn.
 Etta Mclean and Mrs. Robert Davidson returned from vacation Saturday. They visited at Denver, Colorado and at San Francisco.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. l.. Horner are spending a pleasent two weeks vaca- tion at their old home town, San Diego.
 Mrs. Mamie Murphy is still in a serious condition following an auto accident on the coast few weeks ago. She and MT. Murphy are at Venice.
 F. c. Thompson, assistant tax agent of the Santa Fe, is visitor in Kingman, having tax matters with the board of supervisors.
 John McKesson left for San Fran cisco last week with the bullion and is now enjoying vacation at the
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
BARGAINS

Beds, bedding, blankets, sheets, pill lows, trunks, towels, wire cots, mat tresses, springs, dressers, rugs, cur tains.
 Other Household Goods. KINGMAN TRANSFER co.
 Reale Bldg.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

f Regular Christian Science Services are held on Sunday mornings at II o'clock in the lower part of the 10. o. F. Hall.
 All are welcome.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1920-08-07

Bob Lowe and Hugh Franklin have stopped work on their prospects on Rock Creek, until the weather cools.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
CHURCHMEN CONSIDER
EDUCATIONAL PLAN

The educational secretaries from
IS states, representing 80 conferences
OF the Southern Methodist church,
met Tuesday with the educational
commission of the church at the Ho-
tel Chisca to receive instruction and
inspiration for the Forthcoming
Christian educational movement TO
be launched throughout the confines
of the denomination.
DIR. J. II. Reynolds, director gem
eral Of the movement, presided at
the sessions of the commission Tues
day. In opening the meeting he
made a short address stating the
spiritual detectives of the move
ment. DR.. II. NJ. North, of Winston
Salem, N. c., conducted devotionals,
after which DIR. Stonewal Anderson,
secretary of the educational board
of the general conference. explained
at length, many of the main objec-
tives OF the program, addressing his
remarks particularly to the confer
ence secretaries. Another inspiring
address of the morning session was
made by DR.. P. l.. Cobb, of Nash
vile, director Of the department of
spiritual resources, The commits
sion was to be in session all day
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
Assessment Figure
About As Expected

Total assessment Of public utilities
in Memphis, as finally certified to
Mayor Paine by John b. Thomason,
state comptroller, is S37 26S,06S.41.
The figures reached Mayor Paine
through registered mail Tuesday.
They are in line with the tentative
figures obtained by the mayor on
a recent visit to Nashville.
Taxes accruing to the city at the
rate of 81 will amount to S745,261. 40,
The street railway company the gas
company and the Rock Island rail-
way interests, however, will pay two
thirds of the tax and seek to enjoin
the city from collecting the re-
mainder. ABut, even should these ef-
forts prove successful, there Is yet
nice little bill due the city, which
IL will set about collecting immedi-
ately.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
30, IF YOU HAVE TEARS,
PREPARE TO SHED EN-; d
INCOME TAX IS COMING

Are you married? Is your income
in excess of $4,000 annually?
Are you single? Is your income
81 600 or more this year?
That is the question Uncle Sam
is going to ask you soon, but when
he does ask IL, he wants an answer.
The individual who has been asked
the query is going to have to come
across" with some of the long
green" that keeps his national gov
eminent on the move.
Income tax returns will be made
between Jan. and March is of
1921, and all single persons having
an income in excess of $1,000. will
pay their assessments at the time
that the returns are made. Pay
ments may be made either in cash
OF installments. On the latter the
taxpayer may turn over to Uncle
Sam one quarter of the annual tax
with his return. and pay the bal
ance in three equal installments ev-
cry 80 days.
This announcement is made by the
bureau of internal revenue. 1t az
fects the whole country.
There are a few exceptions TO the
list who will not have to pay an in
come tax. They are state, county
and municipal officials and employees
and federal judges.
The president of the United States.
congressman, senators and other ma
tional figures will have to pay a
tax the same as regular citizen,
according to Uncle Sans ruling.
A special staff of income tax eX-
perts have been added to the local
bureau and strict compliance Of
every letter of the national law will
be enforced by them. A complete
check on all incomes that the revenue
men think may be more than esti-
mated, will be made and in case mis-
representation has been made by the
individual a federal charge will be
placed against the offender
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

with average reports for the several
weeks of the systematic campaign
recently inaugurated. The division
expects to reach its goal OF 500 new
members by Christmas.
c. P. ]. Mooney, managing editor
of The Commercial Appeal, was the
principal speaker at Tuesdays meet
ing. In order to stimulate interest
in the work John B. Vesey manager
of the w. w. Kinball Piano com.
pany. announced that he will give {
victrola valued at $155 to the mem
Der who secures the largest numbel
of applications during the remaining
month of the campaign.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
Chamber Commerce
Adds NeU Members

Twenty-Five new members were
added to the Chamber of Commerce
through reports of the membership
division at the regular weekly meet
ing Tuesday. This is about in line
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

NUUIII"OILt Mugs
$11O Wiltons reduced to S 64.S5
S125 Wiltons reduced to S 1886
$3.50 Wiltons reduced to $124.85
S165 Wiltons reduced to $134.85
$195 Wiltons reduced to $149.85
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-05
THOMPSON

Mrs Josephine Law has returned re- gently from a visit to Taunton, Mass.
 There was large attendance at the re- dedication service at the Brandy Hill church June 27th. Services are held ev- cry Sunday afternoon there. Preaching follows the Sunday school at o'clock
 Mir and Mrs. John r. Ballard have re- turned to their home in Davenport, la, after a visit with relatives here.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Ryan and G. w Dexter called Sunday. the 2Ith, on Mrs. Ida Smith in Harrisville, who has just returned from California.
 Mrs. F. M Knight has been in Provi- dence part of the past week.
 Mrs. A. E. Knight is wit hher cousin Mrs Abbie Wood. in Putnam.
 MT and Mrs. Edward Lambert and daughter Bernice have come from Bay City Mich, and are with Mrs. Lambert's mother Mrs. Clara Armstrong;
 Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Masden gave a large reception at their home here or Saturday night. the 18th.
 James Ryan recently reshingled Grange hall.
 Miss Ellen Reynolds of Worcester is al Mrs Nathan Chase's.
 Rev. S. T. Livingstone was in Boston Thursday to attend a meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-05
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New Britain-During June the fire department answered eleven still and three bell alarms.
 New Hayen-The engagement of Miss Mildred Virginia Barnes to William Ellis Lumpkin of Plymouth, Conn. has been announced by her parents, MT. and Henry A Barnes.
 WestvilIe-The Donald C. Mitchell library, which was established a few years ago, has recently undergone inn provements through the generosity of MT. and Mrs. Edward L. Ryerson, of Chicago.
 Brlstol-Final plans have been made for the field day conducted at Muzzy Field today, July ,, by the West End Athletic club, which will compete in the Medley relay with the Pauiist Athletic club of New York.
 Thompsonville-The town of Agawam has notified the jitney owners of Thomp- sonville, who make daily trips to River side Grove that an annual charge of $50 will be charged them for using the town road in making the trip.
 Plainvine-G Arthur Hasden, Jr., left last week for West Point Military Acad- emy. He is the son of Colonel and Mrs Arthur G. Hadsell. Colonel Hadsell is also a graduate of West Point and 8 veteran of many years service. | Torrington--Mr and Mrs, Alvin W Krech of New York and Southampton L. L, announce the engagement of theil daughter Miss Margaret Krech, to Wil 1 liam Sheffield Cowles and Mrs. Cowle: of Pennington. MT. Cowles is mem Der of the class of '21 at Yale University | Danbury-A community sing witt Harry Barnhart as leader will open tlit series Monday evening, July F. Thre' ether community sings will be held dur | ing the summer, July 26, August 9 anC 23 The band concerts will take plac on every other Tuesday evening, begin ming July 20.
 l Hartford-Auxiliary Bishop John G Murray announced last week that Gil bert F. Heublein had given s GOO to th fund for extension of St. Franciss Hos | pital. Chairman Frank A. Hagarty o the city force workers announced tha
 former Governor Morgan G. Bulkele. l and Mrs. Bulkeley had given a join contribution of s1.OeQ to the fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-05
Ts;:E KALEIDOSCOPE

n Peru pineapples grow to the weight or 2n pounds
 \ power-driveu lawn mower has been made which weighs only 125 pounds.
 Rain falls in torrents in the Sahara desert al intervals of ,. 10 and 20 years. Al Lima. Peru. the sun is scarcely ever hidden hy clouds for a day throughout The whole year.
 \ silent keyless clock. which contains only four wheels and no springs, is a late invention
 Although eggs of different snecies of birds greatly differ in shane, the yolks are invariably spherical
 When the weather is fire and the sea calm seals freguentlv sleep floating on their backs in thA water
 Although sometimes seen 4nn leagues from land the fri-ate bird Is said tn re turn avery night to it's solitary roost,
 Since tl7e Declaration of Independence v-ss signed nearly S5.oon 900 people have arrived in the United States from foreign lands
 Holland is covered with willow trees. and the great dikes of the country are made stronger by the network formed by the roots.
 British merchants are planning to hold exhibitions in leading cities of China to aid in the recovery of the commercial po- sition lost during the war
 Cyprus was the first country to have a Christian eovernor-the Roman pro- 2onsu! Sergius Paullus. who had been converted by the Apostle Barnabas.
 The United States now exports stock 'ngs and other products of artificial cilk 10 China. Japan and Italy. the chief silk producing countries of the world
 Canals run in every direction in Bang kok. the capital of Siam, and are so nu- merous that the Siamese are proud to call their city the Venice of the east
 As a result of inquiries. it is stated that motion pictures of domestic interest are most popular. with western thrillers and comedies tying for second place.
 King Edward WIS favorite dog Caesar is inmortalized in the new tomb in St Georges chapel. Windsor. At the foot ot the recumbent efigy of the king lies the little dog. in marble, coiled up in sleep
 Switzerland's foreign trade for 191S was unprecedented in point of value something like 2.500 ,0O0.0o0 francs more than for the previous year and well ovel double that of 1913.
 The barn owl. when she has young brings a mouse to her nest about ever! minutes. As she is actively employed at both evening and dawn and as botI male and female hunt, 40 mice a day i! a low computation for the total capture
 The will of Mohammedan was recent " admitted to probate in the courts O Wayne county, O.. and among the strang, provisions was a bequest of S200 ito re deeem my six big and four little sins The money is to be expended at the dis cretion of the holy priest.
 4 Missouri farmer has made tracto for his farm by mounting his automobil on tor of a wheeled structure with thu rear wheels of the touring car geared [, those of the truck. thus utilizing hi pleasure vehicle for practical purposes il place of horses.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-05

and buttons carrying the flag of the republic, which he will distribute among those who contributed to the fund.
 During the week, cars representing Connecticut Massachusetts, Rhide Island, New York. New Jersey Maryland. Penn sylvania, District of Columbia, Illinois, Ohio and Quebec, Canada have been not ed in this city. The highest Connecti- cut number seen was 34-sse.
 Raymond Medbury, of Medbury and Trowbridge, was injured Saturdad aft ernoon when a piece of ice fell on his head while he was loading an ice truck. A scalp wound was the extent of his in- jury.
 Firty years ago General [. s. Grant, then president of the United States came to Roseland Park, upon the invitation of Henry c. Bowen. This was the begin ming of the fetes which were celebrated each year at Roseland Park. until MT, Bowen's death.
 There was heavy traffic through this city Friday, Saturday and Sunday et people going away fer tha Fourth
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-05
EWETT.CHY

Funeral services for Charles R. Rath- bun, who died in Providence Thursday. were held at the Baptist church here Saturday afternoon. The funeral party came from Providence by automobile in one of the worst rain storms of the season. The services here were con ducted by Rev. ]. w Payne, 8 former pastor of the church, and friends of the family. Burial was in the Read Herskell cemetery in Lisbon There were beautiful flowers from relatives and friends in Providence, Norwich and Jew ett City.
 The big pond will be drawn down and the sand will be distributed below low water mark.
 The beautiful strange flower found by Miss Mabel Brink has been identified by E. F. Burleson as mullen pink. Here tofore this flower has not been found in Griswold. A specimen has been sent to the state botanist
 The following are to be added to the list of donors to the Slater Library fund Mrs. Edw. Corbett, Mrs. J. Barnett Mrs D., Trumbull, Alice Trumbull, Arthur Gordon, Albert Paquette, Mrs. Clarence Chase. D. Sullivan. Mrs. Fred Jodoin Mrs. Henry Davis, Miss May Driscoll Mrs. Nettie NJ. Johnson.
 Joseph CretieH was hurried to Dr. J Byron Sweet Friday evening with a bat compound fracture of the right leg. Mr Cretien was employed at the time by Contractor E. E. Gilbert on the Ashlal : Cotton company's building work IT handling heavy stone as he cried to es. cape a large one that fell he wa. l caught underneath it. Prentice Chase carried the injured man in his automo bile to Dr. Sweets Mrs. Chase the
 company's registered nurse, has tn; case in charge.
 ] Funeral services for Arthur Coutns | were held from his parents home, or Palmer avenue at 10 o'clock Satursla1
 morning. In St Marys church Rev tJoseph Seiferman officiated at the re quiem high mass. At the offertory Pit Jesu was sung by Herman Rober7s o l Pawtucket, R. l., who also sang Ja, waiting hymn Face to Face. MT. Rot
 erts was accompanied by Miss Aglea l Therrien.- organist of the church. Ther' l were beautiful flowers from MT. and