Senior News May 6, 2009

“Silver King Mine” 1883 Financial Report, Edited by Ted Lake

The Silver King Hotel, under construction, built in 1876 in Florence Arizona. The actual mine was 35 miles away. Florence was the nearest well established town at the time. So the mine headquarters was set up there. The Silver King Mine has been operated by the present company for six and a half years. In that time the total amount of dividends declared to stockholders has been $1,300,000. During the year 1883, the total yield from the mine was $592,504 and the expenditures were $431,732. Dividends amounted to $170,000, thus reducing the cash balance on hand during the twelve months from $39,386 to $25,157. The statement submitted at the annual meeting of the company held in San Francisco shows that the main vertical shaft has been sunk an additional 100 feet below the 714 foot level, and a station constructed. Most of the ore for the past year has come from that level. An artesian well has been sunk with success, while another is in the process of being sunk. The want of water, and poor lights and ventilation account for the suspension of dividends for the five months during the past year. The company has sunk additional water wells and introduced the electric light at the mill and inside the mine during the present year. Various lawsuits have been settled, adjoining property purchased, and title perfected, thus placing the affairs of the company in a better condition than they were a year ago. (Taken from: "History of Arizona by Wallace W. Elliot and Company, 1884" The Silver King mine located north of the town of Superior was discovered on March 24 1875, by Isaac Copeland, William Long, Charles Mason and Ben Reagen. All four men were farmers who during that time of the year when farmers had time on their hands, engaged in prospecting. Long and Copeland were among those who had discovered the Globe Ledge two years prior to the discovery of the Silver King. They discovered the second mine on their return from a trip to the Globe Mine. The discovery was so rich that the owners decided they had found the king of mines, hence its name. There was an immediate stampede of those wishing to cash in on the bonanza . The community of Silver King was the result. Stamp mills were put up at Picket Post ( Pinal ). By 1888, however, the boom was nearing its end. ( Taken from: “Will C. Barnes Arizona Place Names).

Would You Like to Learn How to Square Dance?

Would you like to learn to square dance? Bustle and Boots Square Dance Club is starting new classes, which began Friday, May 1, at 6:30 PM. Classes will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on the corner of Cedar and Hill in Globe. The charge is $5.00 per class, but the first class is FREE! Classes are open to anyone 12 years and above. New teens must be accompanied by an adult. Dress is casual. If you are without a partner, one will be provided. If you would like to enjoy a good time, getting good exercise both physically and mentally, in a smoke and alcohol free environment, then square dancing is for you! The Bustle and Boots group has been active for 60 years. In 1994, the Mayo Clinic proved that square dancing can burn up to 400 calories in a half hour. Regular dancing improves both blood pressure, and cholesterol, relieves tension, and extends life (and because it is good clean fun, you’re more likely to stay with it, than any routine exercise program. Square Dancing is popular not only across the United States, but in many other countries as well. For further information; Contact Bill. Sneyd at 928-402-0451 or Joe Bliss at 928-242-9814 Pat Brink at 928-425-2101.

1929: “Mystery Cave’ Opens to Public, Closes During Depression, By Ted Lake

We have now learned "The Cave " located 10 miles southeast of Winkelman was opened up for the public to see in the year 1929. That was some five months before the October 24, 1929 stock market crash. However, the two owners of this local marvel , which they called their Crystal Cave with its huge underground caverns (300 and 400 feet long), tunnels (one said to be more than three miles underground ) along with a water way to travel by boat were apparently hit with hard times .These men did not achieve in their goals to make the Crystal Cave a major local tourist attraction. This natural wonder was later shut down during the Great Depression. A public announcement about the Crystal Cave opening on June 2, 1929 appeared in the Arizona Daily Star on May 21st of 1929. The news story provided to us over the weekend by researchers at the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson stated: A crystal cave, almost endless , 10 miles south of Winkelman, is to be opened June 2 , according to A.L. Logan, Long Beach, California, who discovered the new wonder six weeks ago with Fred Rhodes. The cave has five main passes with innumerable rooms branching off, Logan says. Moving pictures of the caves will be taken on the day they are opened to the public, according to Logan. "The Arizona caves or crystal palace as they are sometimes called comprise a series of immense chambers connected by natural passages and extending hundreds of feet into mother earth. As one enters the caves, they are astonished at nature’s handiwork that has taken centuries in forming. Fantastic shapes are found resembling statuary. A few of the chambers viewed by visitors are the ice room, the room of the crystal pool, image of the sphinx, Dante's inferno and Sation’s chimes." stampede of those wishing to cash in on the bonanza . The community of Silver King was the result. Stamp mills were put up at Picket Post ( Pinal ). By 1888, however, the boom was nearing its end. ( Taken from: “Will C. Barnes Arizona Place Names). TFN

Down by the Pond, L&J Thiele

Sunday May 10th has been set aside to honor our Mothers. This is a day when our Mothers need extra special attention. A special card, little gift or why not let your Mothers have a day out of the kitchen? Our Mothers have given us so much and they should be honored and thanked for all things they do throughout the year to make our lives better. So Happy Mother's Day! Zeta Eta Sorority held their Annual Mothers Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 2nd at Roosevelt Resort. The sisters of Zeta Eta Sorority honored Mothers at this annual event. The Luncheon started at noon and was off the menu. The sorority sisters of Zeta Eta will hold their next meeting on Tuesday May 12th at Roosc:velt Resort. The meeting will start at 11 :00 AM. The new officers will take charge of the meeting. The new officers are: President Ann Thomas; Vice President Marlene Clawson; Recording Secretary Brenda Pendergraft; Correspondence Secretary Barbara Lee; Treasurer Vera Schutt and Extension Officer Sarah Estes. The community Birthday calendars and baskets for summer raffle are projects to be discussed. If you have any questions please contact President Ann Thomas at 1-928-467-2967. Its Bingo time around Roosevelt and the Roosevelt Women's Club invites you to come play Bingo. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM and is held at the Roosevelt Community Center, Now if you have any questions please give Velma Hodson a call at 1-928-467-2636. The next Bingo will be held on Saturday May 9th• Bingo is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. We have received word the recycling bin located on Ash Street Down by the Pond L&J Thiele and Palo Verde Street is for paper only. Please don't put household trash in the recycled bin. The no trespassing signs are for a person who wants to park on land and doesn’t affect the recycling bin. If this program is successful the county will consider putting a divided recycling bin at that same location. So Roosevelt let's recycle and Go Green! St. Therese’s Catholic Chapel invites everyone to come celebrate the Mass at noon on Sundays. The Chapel is located just off Stagecoach in the Resort area and across from the Roosevelt Community Center. Our home parish, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Miami is holding a Bible study ("'Our Father's Plan) every Wednesday evening in the parish hall. Tbe bible study starts at 7:00 PM. For more information please contact the parish office at 928~473-3568. The next meeting for Zeta Kappa Sorority will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at the Roosevelt Community Center. President Velma Hodson informs us that guests are always welcome. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. If you have questions please contact Velma Hodson at 928-467-2636. The April 13th meeting of the Roosevelt Residents Organization (R.R.O.) was a very lively one and the next meeting is planned for Monday May 11 th at the Roosevelt Community Center. We hope to have answers to some of the questions raised at the last meeting. Both of our county supervisors, Pastor and Dawson have been invited to attend. The meeting will start at 1:00 P.M. we hope our residents will plan to attend. The public is invited to come and voice their concerns. The Roosevelt Easter Egg Hunt Committee has advised us that most of the pictures with the Easter Bunny have been mailed. They have only five pictures left and they would like to make sure your child has his or her bunny pictures. Please call Jeannine at 1-928-467-2260 and leave a message and we will try to get your pictures to you. We just need the children identified and are sorry for the mix-up. IN CLOSING: "HONOR YOUR MOTHER FOR SHE GAVE YOU LIFE"

Attention All Arizona School Retirees

The Copper Center chapter of AASRA will meet on Friday, May 8, at Joe's Broadstreet Grill, 247 S. Broad Street at 12 noon. Members will discuss our goals and purpose for next year, and nominate new officers, as it is time. We don't meet in the summer, so don’t miss this last chance to get together until September. All public school retirees are encouraged to attend this meeting. Contact: Esther Miller 425-5150

Red Cross Urges Wildfire Readiness Prepare Now for Wildlfire Later

Hot, dry weather, wind and summer storms can be a recipe for wildfire. The Red Cross urges everyone to prepare now to prevent wildfire damage in the summer fire season, especially if your home is “out in the country.” A family evacuation plan and a disaster supply kit would be a good start. For a complete downloadable disaster supplies kit list, visit www.arizonaredcross.org and click on the Be Red Cross Ready link. Then, protect your home with a 30 to 100 foot defense space: •Rake leaves, dead limbs, and twigs. Clear all flammable vegetation. •Thin a 15-foot space between tree crowns, and remove limbs within 15 feet of the ground. •Prune tree branches and shrubs within 15 feet of a stovepipe or chimney outlet. •Ask the power company to clear branches from power lines. •Clear a 10-foot area around propane tanks and the barbecue. Place a screen over the grill--use non-flammable material with mesh no coarser than one-quarter inch. •Place stove, fireplace, and grill ashes in a metal bucket, soak in water for two days and bury the cold ashes in mineral soil. •Store flammable materials in approved safety cans and place cans in a safe location away from buildings. For more preparation information, visit www.arizonaredcross. org