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Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
LONDON FIREMAN IS
 IN MIDST OF FRAY
Visitor from England Participates in Fire Fighting at the Joslin
 Home

Among the volunteers who jumped in to help while the forces of the fire department were rallying to the Jos lin fire was a big blonde chap in blue serge and straw hat who helped with the hose and in getting things out of the house. When the full force was on hand and he was not needed further, he quietly retired, dirty, wet and perspiring but satis- fled and more than ever enthusiastic about Prescott. He was William s. Sweasey of London, England, who has been visiting his cousin, Aaron Powers, editor of Yavapai Magazine, during the past few days.
 MT. Sweasey and his wife spent a fortnight in New York and stopped off at Niagara Falls, the Yellow stone, the Grand Canyon and Pres colt on their way to San Francisco. They left for Los Angeles on the noon train and expressed themselves as greatly impressed by the beauty of Prescott and the commercial promise of this section.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
COSTLY BLAZE
 BURNS JOSL|N
 ART TREASURES
Many Valuable Oriental Rugs and Articles of Chinese and Japanese Craft Work Destroy ed; Also Interior of House
(From Thursdays DalIyl

Fire, said to have been caused by defective wiring, yesterday morning completely gutted the house at the northwest corner of Gurley and Ma rina streets, adjoining the Congress hotel, occupied by C. T. Joslin, president of the Arizona Mine Supply company, and his wife and father. No one was injured
 Within a few minutes after the blaze had been discovered, the inter ior of the house was completely swept by flames, which practically destroyed the five or six thousand dollars worth of costly furnishings and household possessions the place contained, and charred almost every floor, wall and ceiling in the building. The Congress hotel adjoining es- caped all damage, the walls not be- ing even scorched.
 Originates Over Bedroom
 Originating over the ceiling of the bedroom occupied by MT. Joslin's father, George w. Joslin, the blaze was first discovered by persons next door at the hotel, who saw the flames the bedroom window, turned in an alarm, and ran to inform the occupants of the house. The elder Joslin, who had been i'll for several days, and who had somewhat recov- cred, was at breakfast ill the ad- joining dining room when the serv- ant girl in the house was told of the fire. She informed Mir. Joslin, who ran to open the door of his bed room. Immediately the flames leap
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
ROUNDING UP WILD HORSES ON FOREST CRAZE LAND
Nine Hundred Head Untamed Herbi- vores Menace Craze in Bloody
 Basin and Cherry Creek

A roundup of wild horses, whose number has increased to alarming in the Bloody Basin and Cherry Creek districts of the Pres colt National forest, threatening the scant feed on private and forest grazing lands, has been undertaken by stockmen of these districts, it was stated at the office of the Prescott forest service here yesterday.
 It is estimated that between 500 and 900 head of wild horses are at large in the districts, consuming graze sorely needed for the fatten- ing of Cherry Creek and Bloody Basin cattle. They are ranging over four townships, according to figures of the forest service; which means that they are depicting the range over territory of 9,360 acres of grazing land.
 The unnamed broncs are believed to have had their origin in attempts made by stockmen some years ago to breed saddle horses, the experi- ment ending in failure from a finan- cial standpoint, and the stock being turned loose. Result: Herds of wild horses totaling approximately 900, which, according to the statistics of the cattlemen, are just about 900 too many for the range.
 It is expected that with between 15 and 20 stockmen working to round up the animals, the range may be rid of them in 10 days or two weeks. All unbranded and unclaim- ed stock will be turned over to the state livestock sanitary board for dis posal. A soap factory is intimated as the final destination of all stock thus turned over.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
MRS. WOODRUFF BOUND OVER TO
 HIGHER COURT

Charged with the murder of Eos ter Roark in room at the Gloria hotel here July 1, Mrs. Pearl Wood ruff, proprietor of the hotel, yester- day was remanded to the superior court without bond, following pre- liminary hearing in the justice court. Petition by Defense Attorney C. C. Norton that the defendant be not held for trial in the higher court, or that bail at an attainable figure be named, was denied.
 That Mrs. Woodruff told Mrs. George H. Bishop that she shot Roark, was related on the stand yes terday by Mrs. Bishop. 'I shot him and I would of shot him again If the trigger had of worked" is the statement Mrs. Bishop testified the defendant had made to her, wheh she entered the hotel after hearing a shot fired in the building, and found Mrs Woodruff in room with Roark, who had been shot in the right side
 On the stand Mrs. Bishop related how she heard the shot, at about 9:30 a. m, on the morning of July l, the same day that saw the shoot ing of Undersheriff Ed. F. Bowers, and entered the hotel After some delay, she said, she was admitted to the room by Mrs. Woodruff. Roark was sitting on the floor near the dresser and at the foot of the bed. Mrs. Woodruff stated she had shot the man, Mrs. Bishop said. She also testified that Roark, when she asked him what the trouble was, re piled, "She shot me-" She asked him where the bullet was, and he put his hand to his side and rolled over on the floor.
 A second statement by Roark, to the effect that he had shot himself, is alleged to have been made to Chief of Police McMahon when he arrived at the scene of the shooting shortly after the affair took place.
 Introduction as evidence ir the case, of the verdict of the coroner's jury, charging Mrs. Woodruff with homicide, was accepted by the de fense Attorney Norton argued that the evidence introduced was weak, being based upon the testimony of a single witness The shooting, he said, could have been accidental or suicidal Assistant County Attorney Westervelt represented the state.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
SUES
 ALANOS AGAIN
Dismissal of Former Action by Judge Bollinger Followed by Filing of New Suit for Pay ment of Services

Further litigation between w. T. Sawyer and the AlamoS Land and Irrigation company was begun in superior court yesterday with the filing by Sawyer of a suit to collect sums of money he alleged to be due him for services to the company. Dismissal of a previous suit without pejudice by Judge Bollinger took place earlier this week.
 Sawyer sets up three separate claims against the, Alamos company. He alleges that he acted as care taker for the company's property and paid taxes for it in the sum of $51.82. He did this to keep the prop erty out of the hands of the sheriff, he says. Secondly, he acted as watchman for the property during the years 1918 to 1921 and on April 1, 1920, entered into agreement with the concern setting forth his pay up to that time at $22OO. From April l to November 1, 1920, he alleges, he cared for the property at an agreed pay of $200 a month and all he got was $1S0 worth of potatoes, which he deducts from his further bill of $1400. ]. E. Russell and Leo Stack represent Mir. Sawyer, who asks for judgment in the sums of $5182, $220, and $1220.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
RECORD SPEED IN
 COURT FOR HORSE
 THEFT CASES HERE
Three Alleged Horse Thieves Plead Guilty at Preliminary Hear
 ing in Justice Court

The quickest case on record in the justice court was that dispatched dur ing a bustling day yesterday, when Don Mccoy, Homer Medley and Eddie Weldon pleaded guilty to grand larceny and were remanded to the superior court for formal entrance of plea and sentence Friday.
 The trio were arrested at the rim of the Grand Canyon Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff M. s. P1ummer of Seligman, and lodged in the county jail Tuesday evening. Papers were filed in the superior court yesterday, and during the day the prisoners ap- peared in the justice court for pre- liminary hearing, at which they pleaded guilty. A fourth prisoner, Jim Cunningham, arrested with them, did not appear.
 The men are charged with steal ing six head of horses from the Will Hanson valley ranch of Lee Harmon, who swore to the complaint charg- ing them with grand larceny. They were trailed for four days over a distance of 70 miles by Deputy Sher- if Hummer, who finally caught up with them in the big pine forest on the rim of the canyon. The men were said to have been in Prescott during Frontier days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20

the whole local scout program. It is here that the scouts are invested with their ranks after passing the various tests and inspired with the great scout ideals as incorporated in the scout oath and laws, and where the big opportunity for character development is realized.
 The boys who will appear for tenderfoot awards are Bob Yount, Dixon Fagerberg, Corthel Mercy, Fred Cromwell, Russell Pegues of Troop No. l; Jack Simpson, Frank Rand, Raymond Smith, Wm. Bate, Garvin Turner, Wayne Johnson, Bob Wilson of Troop No 2; Frank Min nucci, Fred Denny, Geo. Burgett, Art LePage, Arthur Andres, Chester T. Ryer, Chas. H. Burgett, Claude w. Cline, Thos. J. Doyle, Wm. John son of Troop 5. For second class, Hershel McMullen of Troop No. 1 and Tom Forrest of Troop No. 3. Scout Tom Bate will appear for the merit badge of first aid and Scout Arthur Davis for the merit badgees of craftsmanship in wood, public health, cooking, first aid and pio- neering. Both of these scouts are members of Troop No. 2
 The other members of the court of honor are Geo. Nilsson, H. J. Nor ris, Alfred Gale and R. E. Chambers.
 Parents and friends are cordially invited to attend the ceremony as it will be public.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
SHIRTS,
 S2O0 DIAMOND
Porfirio Tinenez Jailed for Silk Shirt Theft During Joslin Fire. $200 Diamond Fried From Setting During Blaze

A diamond valued at $200, and two silk shirts, yesterday were stolen from the home of C. T. Joslin, dur ing the fire which wrecked the house at the corner of Gurley and Marina streets. The shirts were re- covered immediately upon the ar rest of Porfirio Timenez. Neither the diamond nor the supposed thief had been located last night.
 The jewel was set in stick-pin, and was in small case containing four such pins, each set with differ ent stones. The case was in one of the drawers of Mir. Joslin's bureau. Pretending to assist those who were carrying out the furnishing of the house in an attempt to save them, someone is believed to have gained entrance to the room, found the case containing the pins, and pried the diamond out of its setting. The pin was left behind.
 The two silk shirts were taken in a similar manner. Timinez was one of those gethered about the blazing building. He gained an entrance and shortly returned to Martin Testori, who was assisting the work and said he had found fire between the walls in MT. JoSlin's bedroom. Testori told him to throw water on the blaze. He re-entered the room.
 Meanwhile, Deputy Sheriff Jim Cook was on the scene and was keeping his weather eye open. He noticed Timinez in the bedroom, and saw him stuffing the shirts into the bib of his overalls. The sequel was brief. Timinez was told to come with me-" the shirts were restored to their owner and Timinez was lodged in the county jail.
 A purse belonging to George w. Joslin and containing about $50, at first thought to have been stolen, was later restored to its owner. MT. Joslin had missed it when he sought it in his bedroom, and believed it stolen. It was later turned over to him bya fireman who had found it among the debris, and pocketed it to save 1t from theft.
 Following the fire, Martin Testori was stationed at the house to stand guard over the place.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
SILVER GROCERY SOLD TO MAYS AND HALL

A deal has just been completed whereby M. Silver sells his grocery business located on North Cortez street to w w. Mays and s. E. Hall. Mir. Silver will devote his time hereafter to handling Jevne's bread and other specialties.
 w. w. Mays, one of the new owh- CTS, for many years has been head of the grocery department of the Bashford-Burmister company and has host of friends in the city and county. His partner, Mir. Hall, is from Tapco, and was formerly a resident of Prescott. Possession of the business will be transferred to the new owners on August l.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
DISTURBING PEACE
 JOHN BOLT CHARGE
Threatening and Quarreling Charge Against Man Arrested Here
 Saturday Night

Alleged to have been threatening, quarreling and challenging to fight on the night of Saturday, July 9, John Bolt, of this city. yesterday was arraigned ill the justice court on a charge of disturbing the peace. He plead not guilty Bond was fixed at $2OO
 Bolt was arrested Saturday at the home of Mrs. Lucy Williams by City Policeman Richard Twamley. He was lodged in the county jail to await arraignment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
PHILLIPS-WEI

Just at o'clock yesterday the wedding march began sounding at the Linn hotel, and there followed the marriage ceremony of R. J. Phillips of Selma, Ala, and Mrs. Elsie F. Weis of New York city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. P. Morris of the Baptist church. The witnesses were MT and Mrs. G. A. Read of Prescott. A few close friends made up the party. Decorations consisted Of native flow CTS. The newly married couple will pass a week or so at the Grand Canyon and will return to make their home at the Linn.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
BYRNS MADE LOCAL
 AUTO CLUB BUREAU'

Robert w. Byrns yesterday re- ceived notice from Sid Ross that he had been appointed Prescott repre- sentative of the Automobile Club of Arizona. Ross is president of the organization, which has recently be- gun campaigning the state for mem bers, and plans to sign the roads in much the same manner as the South ern California Auto club has done.
 Byrns says he will eat tkis thing up. He will maintain an informa- ton bureau for the club at his head quarters in the office of the Arizona Bus company, and will issue folders, maps and road guides free to the motoring public. He will also handle all sign-posting in this part of Yava- pal county and in conjunction with Norman Wykoff, across the moun- tain.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
FINAL STEINBROOK
 INQUEST HEARING
 SET FOR TOMORROW
Coroner's Jury Tomorrow to Ex- anime Further Evidence Un-
 earthed by Frank Wilson
(From Thursdays Daily)

Introduction of further evidence, in an effort to establish the identity of Walter Steinbrook with remains of a human body unearthed recently at the bottom of a 20-foot pros pector's hole on Blind Indian creek near the ranch nine miles from Crown King at which Steinbrook lived, will be made here tomorrow morning before the coroner's jury.
 The evidence consists of clothing, human bones and teeth, found in their burial place in creek near the ranch by Frank Wilson, nephew of the pioneer prospector believed to have been the victim of a murder Wilson believes the latest discovery in connection with the disappearance of his uncle will establish that Stein brook was murdered, and that his remains were concealed in different places.
 Attention was first drawn to Stein brooks disappearance by the dis covery in an abandoned prospector's hole of parts of a human body, sewed up in a sack. Inquest by the coroner's jury here failed to estab fish the remains as those of Stein brook, who disappeared between De cember 25 and January last from the ranch on Blind Indian creek, where he was living with Mir. and Mrs. Frank LaGrange, both of whom disappeared about the same time as Steinbrook.
 Foul play was suspected, and sus- picion was directed to LaGrange, who was known to have taken Stein brooks horse to a friend and said that Steinbrook had gone to Cali fornia. LaGrange and his wife, it is believed, went to Mexico.
 Establishment of the identity of the remains first discovered as those of Steinbrook was found to be i'm possible, through absence of certain bones which Steinbrook was known to have broken. It is believed that the bones unearthed by Wilson may be those necessary to complete identification of the remains as Steinbrook's and piece out the chain of evidence indicating that Stein brook was murdered and his body dismembered and buried.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
TEMP CAMEL HELD
 FOR NON-SUPPORT
Man Charged With Failure to Pro- vide Shelter and Clothing Held
 Under Bonds of $500

Alleged failure to furnish shelter, clothing and medicine to his wife and seven-month-old baby yesterday brought Temp Camel into the justice court for arraignment on a charge of non-support He entered plea of not guilty, and bond was fixed in the sum of $500.
 Camel was arrested Tuesday night by Deputy Sheriff Jim Cook, upon complaint of his wife that lie had failed to provide her and her infant child with the proper necessities of life. He is represented by Ham moud & Eckert.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
CHILD WELFARE HEAD

PHOENIX, July 12.-Mrs. H. A.. Guild of Phoenix was chosen secre- tarv of the state child welfare board at d meeting of the board in the gov ernor's office Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Guild will receive salary of s2OO per month and travelling e2l- penses. The bill creating the board also was discussed at the meeting.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
HONOR COURT TO REWARD SCOUTS
Friends Invited to Attend Ses- sion of Tribunal Which Will
 Issue Awards to Members of Local Troops for Proficiency

The Court of Honor of the Pres colt council, Boy Scouts, will con- vene at scout headquarters Thurs day evening, July 14th, at 7:3O o'clock under the direction of Dr. H. T. Southworth, chairman
 This meeting is one of the most and impressive ones in
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
CALLED BY ILLNESS

Colonel Fred Bowler has been summoned to San Francisco on ac- count of the illness of his mother, who is not expected to live. She has been i'll for the past year at and Mrs. Bowler has been with her a good deal of that time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
ROADS AND BILLS

The board of supervisors listened to requests from citizens and audited its monthly accounts yesterday. There were a number of callers, most of them being concerned with small road matters. They included C. w. Davis, prominent rancher of this county and Mohave
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20

ed out and drove him back. He es- caped injury.
 The fire department arrived within few minutes after the blaze was discovered, and though the fire fighters were unable to save the in terior and the furnishings, so quickly had the flames spread, they saved the building from being total loss, and prevented the flames from spreading to the Congress hotel. Though it originated Non the side of the house adjoining the hotel, the fire quickly ate its way to the Ma rina street side, where it did most of its damage. Both bedrooms, the dining-room, living-room and kitchen were completely gutted, little furni- ture save the kitchen stove, a few dishes, a table, chair or two being saved.
 The speed with which the flames spread was gauged By Joslin yester- day, by comparing his fathers watch, uncovered among the debris in his bedroom, with the dining-room clock. The watch had stopped at GAO, the block at 9:53. Within 13 minutes the fire had swept from its place of origin over the bedroom and had stopped the dining-room clock.
 Furnishings Ruined
 Following the fire, the interior Of the house was a charred mass, the floor covered with oriental rugs burn ed to cinders, furniture scorched and charred. The furnishings, including IA oriental rugs valued at $1,500, a library of standard classics, cut-glass ware valued at $200, silver, Chinese vases, Mandarin silk, Chinese and Japanese laces, and furniture of every sort, were with few exceptions com pletely ruined. A valuable lockwood table, whose top was covered with a Chinese silk tapestry under glass, was a complete loss, as were large victrola and player piano. The furniture was insured for $2,000.
 The articles of vertu lost in the fire were gifts to Mir. Joslin from, his son-in-law, Charles Miller, brought back from the Orient by Miller when he was in the navy.
 Hotel Undamaged
 The house was owned by Clara Yount, and was insured by the Bank of Arizona ~ Hysterical and exag- gerated reports that the roof of the Congress hotel had caught fire, and that the guests were in panic, last night were emphatically denied by H. J. Meany, proprietor of the hotel. Examination of the building revealed that it had not even been scorched by flames next door.
 The Joslins have not yet decided whether they will build or rent an- other place For the present, they are registered at the Congress.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-07-20
COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, July F. - Cotton closed barely steady at net decline of Is to 36 points.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-02-10

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