Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1922-11-10
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The election in Mohave County, held on the sth. day of November, resulted in the election of Foster s. Dennis for the legislative council; Patrick Collins for the legislative assembly; James Rosborough, sheriff; J. W. Morgan, recorder; John K. Mackenzie, treasurer; w. G. Blakely, district at- torney; E. J. Perry, probate judge; w. H. Taggart and William Grant, Supervisors. At the same election I. U. Norris was elected councilman at large from this district, and Mark A. Smith was elected delegate to con- gress over w. G. Stewart. Grover Cleveland was elected president of the United States over Harrison, carry ing many republican states, and ob- tanning 3O1 electoral votes, Harrison receiving but 107. Weaver, populist, received the electoral votes of Colo rado, Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, New ada and South Dakota, total of s2. The Australian ballot system was us- ed for the first time in the territory and worked well.
 Charles Genung, former superin7 tendent of the Keystone mine, at Min eral Park, arrived in Kingman with his family, and it is possible that he will start up work on the old property later in the year. A great deal of money changed hands on the result of the election both state and national the republicans having given odds on the election o1 Harrison, which was eagerly accepted by the Cleveland democrats.
 Samuel Crozier brought in 32 heao of beef cattle, for the beef issue tc the Wallapais next Tuesday. The In dians will also receive about 50 pounds of flour to the family.
 William B. Stephens is in town from his ranch on the Big Sandy. Some time ago horse fell with him ane he was quite severely injured, and he Lis now in town to recuperate.
 Lee Halbert seriously stabbed Char les D. Mcdonald at Peach Springs few days ago. Mcdonald was serv ing on the election board and Halber' came into the polling place and en gagged in a quarrel, which resulted 1T the stabbing. It is thought that Nc Donald is seriously hurt. The affail grew out of derogatory remarks mad' l by McDonald about the sister of Hal bert. Halbert fled from Peacl Springs and was arrested in Albu querque. .r. ..r."s. t.. .fE
 Tuesday last three 16-mule team were loaded to the guards with sup plies for the White Hills mines.
 Wm. Bacon came in from For Rock, Yavapai county, and informs u that the fall branding in that sectiol was small, owing to the poor condi ton of ranges and cattle. !.
 Judge Henry Schaefer is said t have lost bet of $20oO, Sheriff Lax wagering the judge that Clevelan would be the winner of the presidency and putting up $4,ooo to back hi judgment. r..
 Foster S Dennis and family hay gone to Santa Barbara, the infan child being i'll and change of climat being advised by the family physician
 P. E. Collins was called to Albu querque last week by the serious il ness of his wife.
 A big band of Mohave Indians al in town to enliven the issue of tn provision to the Wallapais. Being tl shrewder of the two tribes the Mt have's generally get the lions shal of the issues inducing the Wallapa to play shinny and other games.
 Mrs. w. H. Taggart has gone San Francisco, where she and childre will remain for a month or two.
 s. M. McCowan, of Fort Mohave, here to look after the ration issue
 the Wallapais.
 A. J. Shotwen came over from Mi eral Park this morning to attend
 mining matters. MT. Shotwell is we'll known Colorado mining man.
 Mrs. Richard Taggart came up fro the Big Sandy few days ago, havil been visiting with her mother, Nil Gideon Cornell.
 J. H. Cofer, who has been und treatment at a Los Angeles hospit the past several months, is hor again. ...-
 G. w. Beecher returned Tuesd morning last from San Francist where he had been looking after bu mess affairs.