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W. A. Clark shortened the working day for some employees and plans to hire more men for both shifts. The capacity of the refinery would soon be doubled.

By Glenda Farley July 16, 2021
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It is reported, with other gossip, that the soiled doves are rampant against the fire ordinance and that they have threatened to burn down that part of Jerome that escaped the flames.

By Glenda Farley July 5, 2021
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Many believed the fire was of incendiary origin and expected parties to be arrested. The guilty were not publicly identified or punished.

By Glenda Farley May 24, 2021
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A bullet had already penetrated the left shoulder of Night Officer J. W. Hudgens before he began shooting at Dave Schriber.

By Glenda Farley April 30, 2021
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As a resident of Cottonwood he was known for his buildings, businesses, and involvement in the community.

By Glenda Farley March 10, 2021
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The United Verde mine and smelter are hiring more employees and warmer weather is prevailing.

By Glenda Farley March 10, 2021
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After the cave-in over 90 underground miners quit and sought employment elsewhere. Colorado miners and others arrived to replace them.

February 10, 2021
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The Verde River resembles the great Mississippi, several smelters will soon be producing copper, there is an epidemic, and an embezzler has been arrested. "The snow storm which commenced on Friday continued at intervals until last night when the 'clouds rolled by' and today opened perfectly clear." (Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner; Prescott; Wednesday, February 6, 1901.) There was another storm.

By Glenda Farley February 9, 2021
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A man was stabbed and a woman was shot. While searching for a killer, police seize liquor and 3 stills.

By Glenda Farley February 4, 2021
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Campers and fishermen talked about their discoveries, ghost sightings, and told "fish stories." Even local residents were thought to exaggerate. As a result only a few of their stories were printed.

By Glenda Farley February 3, 2021
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The mineral patent in the name of Elizabeth C. Fisher was obtained for the "Little Daisy" on July 8, 1901. Her husband, the largest stockholder, was in charge of work at the mine.

By Glenda Farley January 25, 2021
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School Trustees in several districts reported unauthorized and fraudulent expenses.

By Glenda Farley January 13, 2021
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The fire on Christmas Eve destroyed "hell's half acre" on the north end of town, however, business continued as usual except for the lack of pay day entertainment and patrons at saloons.

December 31, 2020
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A more colorful and beautiful Christmas entertainment can hardly be imagined.

By Glenda Farley December 26, 2020
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A petrified man was discovered during November and displayed at the St. Elmo. A mummy was discovered with artifacts in a cave-in at the United Verde Copper Company on December 3.

By Glenda Farley December 21, 2020
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News about the ex-wife of George Hull, other citizens, and the abolishment of the Boleta System.

December 14, 2020
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With 1 church to offset 16 saloons, and palaces of iniquity running day and night, Jerome was on its way to being called the "wickedest town in America" by 1903.

September 29, 2020
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The story of the graveyard and school is also the story of the pioneers of what became Cottonwood in 1885. Land was already being used for a burying ground and school before Alexander and Malinda Strahan came to the Verde Valley in 1878.

By Glenda Farley August 31, 2020
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There was still open land that had not been claimed in the Verde Mining District, and mineral lodes without a U. S. Patent.

By Glenda Farley August 26, 2020
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The United Verde Copper Company mine and smelter closed. Unemployed men and their families left town. Reports circulated that green grass would soon grow on the streets of Jerome.

August 5, 2020
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After the September fire, adobe, concrete, and brick were used to construct a more substantial town.

By Glenda Farley August 3, 2020
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Residents of Jerome complained about the indifference of county officials during the epidemic. The petition for the incorporation of the Town of Jerome was granted on March 8.

By Glenda Farley April 1, 2020
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"Mountain Dew" collected recently ate its way through the sides of the jug. "White Mule" exploded with enough force to imbed glass in the office furniture.

By Glenda Farley February 24, 2020
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This story about Cottonwood received national attention and a retraction was demanded.

By Glenda Farley February 10, 2020
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One year later, the fire on Christmas Eve of 1897 destroyed many buildings in the business district.

By Glenda Farley January 2, 2020
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The store opened in the booming mining town in 1918. The store building began to slide and was condemned in 1936.

By Glenda Farley December 27, 2019
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The revolution in Mexico divided the Mexican community at Jerome.

By Glenda Farley May 7, 2019
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One of the worst winters before the famous "1967 Snow" occurred in 1937, with 9 snow storms by January 19, and 14 counting from the day after Christmas.

By Glenda Farley January 2, 2019
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The United Verde Extension Mining Company Smelter at Clemenceau closed on January 14, 1937, and James S Douglas retired from business during December of 1938.

By Glenda Farley January 2, 2019
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New building codes and an inspector will result in the clean up (repairing, remodeling, redecorating) of abandoned and old structures, or their demolition.

By Glenda Farley December 12, 2018
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Tombstone inscriptions help tell the story of Clarkdale's past and present.

November 12, 2018
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John Pruitt arrived at Jerome with his parents, brother and sisters, before 1908. His father was hired as a special officer for the Town of Jerome. John attended Jerome schools and the family eventually lived on East Avenue.

By Glenda Farley November 7, 2018
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Alfredo and Ava Gutierrez operated a Mexican restaurant on 89A at 12th Street.

By Glenda Farley July 17, 2018
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"Bitter Creek" is a western movie set located on the Bradshaw Ranch west of Sedona.

By Glenda Farley March 30, 2018
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Construction of the building began on February 4, and will be completed by the end of May, 1927.

By Glenda Farley March 13, 2018
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Geronimo Pena led a lonely existence for about 40 years on Mingus Mountain.

By Glenda Farley March 7, 2018
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Barracks Six, one of four remaining buildings, will be used for a museum. The other buildings have been converted into homes.

February 6, 2018
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A collection of newspaper clippings tells the story of Sheriff Cameron, Al. Sieber and 3 Indian trackers.

By Glenda Farley February 5, 2018
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Changes in Main Street businesses dominated the local news.

By Glenda Farley January 16, 2018
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New residents of Cottonwood operate the service stations.

By Glenda Farley January 12, 2018
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After the scenic ride on the railroad to Jerome, tourists may enjoy a series of scenic drives on roads to the mines.

By Glenda Farley December 13, 2017
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Phelps Dodge Corporation was the largest employer and biggest business concern in Yavapai County.

By Glenda Farley November 20, 2017
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The United Verde Copper Company purchased land for the railroad right-of-way, for the new smelter site and town of Clarkdale, and for water rights from 1906 until 1913.

By Glenda Farley November 20, 2017
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Once you have tasted the trout of West Clear Creek you will be reluctant to eat their hatchery-raised cousins.

By Glenda Farley November 14, 2017
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When Jerome grew to be a lively mining camp during the 1890's, Charles Willard started the Alamo Dairy at his Cottonwood ranch and began delivering milk to the prosperous community.

By Glenda Farley November 8, 2017
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Jerome is still the most unique town in America.

By Glenda Farley November 7, 2017
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The old general merchandise store and post office that served as a meeting place for early residents was torn down and salvaged during October.

By Glenda Farley October 27, 2017
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Surviving the "Depression" in the Verde Valley was difficult for everyone. Some unemployed men were given the opportunity to earn $15 each month.

By Glenda Farley October 11, 2017
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Richmond Dairy farm was also known as the Verde Valley Dairy.

October 6, 2017
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The "Old Tree Meeting" on October 3, 1875, was the first of 80 yearly Sunday gatherings at Middle Verde by 1955.

By Glenda Farley September 30, 2017
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After the Bridgeport Tavern was torn down Jim and Virginia McGowan moved to their new Chaparral on South Main Street in Cottonwood.

By Glenda Farley September 20, 2017
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It caused 1,000 miles of travel and a man's death; the strange story told by a prospector:

By Ted Grussing September 6, 2017
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The Bob Bradshaw Ranch, 9 miles from the highway, now has a western town ready to be photographed.

By Glenda Farley September 5, 2017
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Tree-removal projects have already caused stream bank erosion.

By Glenda Farley July 18, 2017
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After trees were clear-cut or thinned along the Verde River to "save water" and for "flood control" the wildlife habitat was destroyed, and a few residents began to complain.

By Glenda Farley July 12, 2017
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Mingus Mountain could harbor the very industry needed today. Mining "new" minerals offers a distinct possibility.

By Glenda Farley June 27, 2017
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Jim and Anne Thomas moved from New York to Sedona last August. They opened Sedona's fifth and largest grocery store in West Sedona.

By Glenda Farley June 21, 2017
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Tourists booked into a chain of hotels travel through the district in 7-passenger sedans. Ella Lowdermilk was the postmistress of the Rimrock Post Office.

By Glenda Farley May 30, 2017
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The need for fire protection and a volunteer fire department were discussed during a meeting. During 1922, the U.V.X. had offered 2 acres of land to the town to be used for a park.

By Glenda Farley May 19, 2017
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About 500 people gathered at the Oak Creek ranch of James Page, who explained that the Cornville Post Office was named for a well-known resident, Elmira Cone, however, "Coneville" became "Cornville" in Washington.

By Glenda Farley May 3, 2017
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The most serious problem facing Jerome is the rapidly increasing population. Every train that goes into Jerome and Clarkdale is loaded with mining engineers, investors and people seeking employment.

By Glenda Farley April 28, 2017
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Heavy rains caused the building to slip 1 foot by April 13, and almost 3 feet by April 20. The Baptist Church had been dedicated on September 29, 1895. Later, the building became the Congregational Church. Then, after a fire, the building became the Episcopal Church.

By Glenda Farley April 24, 2017
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This raid broke up one of the largest moonshine outfits that ever operated in the district.

By Glenda Farley April 19, 2017
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Professor H. H. Nininger was attracted to this locality by the discovery and excavation of 2 fossil footprints that had been taken to Camp Verde.

By Glenda Farley April 14, 2017
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Deputy Sheriff James Roberts, a watchman in the company town of Clarkdale, was credited with shooting and killing the bank robber who was driving the car away from the scene of the crime.

By Glenda Farley April 4, 2017
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Deputy Sheriff James F. Roberts was elected to be the Constable of Jerome during November of 1894, when the copper camp was becoming an exciting and dangerous place to live and work.

By Glenda Farley April 3, 2017
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This local mill provided lumber needed for the construction of homes and businesses in Jerome and the Verde Valley.

March 17, 2017
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Jerome and its surroundings, including Clarkdale, Cottonwood, and Verde, are said to have more than 15,000 people depending on the mines of the district for their livelihood.

March 16, 2017
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James Williams was a pioneer resident of the Verde Valley where he ran a ranch with the Bush family over 20 years ago.

By Glenda Farley March 10, 2017
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Illegal liquor sold for $6 a pint until the recent shortage, when the price was raised to $10 a pint, or as high as $25 for two pints.

By Glenda Farley March 8, 2017
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The new approach does away with a walk of nearly a mile over hot cobblerocks in the bed of the creek.

By Glenda Farley March 3, 2017
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He was an admired person who prospered and took pleasure in making fortunes for his friends who stood by him when success was problematical.

By Glenda Farley March 1, 2017
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Labor problems in Jerome resulted in the deportation of members of the Industrial Workers of the World, or I.W.W., a labor union, usually called the "Wobblies," on July 10, 1917. Labor problems continued so Wobblies ordered a strike to begin at 6 o'clock on the evening of February 10, 1919.

By Glenda Farley February 14, 2017
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His sons, Lewis W. Douglas and James S. Douglas, Jr., are shocked.

By Glenda Farley February 1, 2017
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In response to a request of the 'Courier's Jerome correspondent, James S. Douglas wrote the following article. "My recollections were renewed of the many visits there on horseback to Mr. Hull while I was working at the Senator mine, and later on Big Bug, in the early nineties."

January 16, 2017
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The trial of Olin Langford for the assault of W. Frank and Elta (Langford) Edens began in Prescott on January 5, 1938.

By Glenda Farley January 6, 2017
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The explosion of a lamp caused a disastrous fire in the district called "hell's half acre."

By Glenda Farley December 25, 2016
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"In the Black Hills overlooking the Verde Valley lie hidden oceans of ore containing copper, gold and silver, fully 10% in the former and from one to two hundred dollars per ton in the white and yellow metals. No extensive development was made until the United Verde Copper Company took possession 10 years ago, lacking only 4 months. Eugene Jerome was secretary of the company operating in 1881, and Governor Tritle of Prescott was largely interested about 12 years ago."

By Glenda Farley December 16, 2016
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"But the smiles are steadily creasing into active concern among downtown merchants as developments at the south end of town continue to lure business establishments to the area around what is known as Sawmill Village. The imminent opening of the new Babbitt's shopping center etches even deeper frowns. What's the problem? What's to be done?"

By Glenda Farley December 6, 2016
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"Two of the three members of the Apollo 14 crew, scheduled to go to the moon on January 31, rehearsed traverses at the Black Canyon crater field near Cottonwood for almost five hours Monday and then faced a battery of newsmen and cameramen in a 30-minute interview."

By Glenda Farley November 15, 2016
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"There was a turn-style entrance to our town, or the cattle guard, and across the road was the" Clemenceau "School where my friends and I attended all nine grades. When, as an adult, I saw 'my' school again, the steps to the kindergarten were not as tall and steep as I had remembered them. But the large school building was still imposing and impressive."

By Glenda Farley October 28, 2016
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