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The copper era., 1901-05-02

The Bulletin was in error last week when it stated that the survey and plat Of the new road leading from Clifton to Morenci, via Riverside, had been ap- proved by the board of supervisors. What the board did do was to order the county surveyor to survey and plat the road. This action will bring the board of supervisors before the district court on a writ Of certiorari which has been issued by Judge Doan, returnaol, and hearing set for June 24th. This writ was issued On application Of Ed wards & Mcfarland, representing Sam Price and 8 number of residents Of thai part of Clifton known as Chase Creek. The application represented that tn board has acted without authority anu not according to law in the matter oI this new road. Now the board is or. dered 10 certify its records and pro ceedings in the matter so that the same may be reviewed by the court to s-e whether or not the law has been followed. and the hearing will be had on June 24th, when the district cour: will again be in session in Solomon. vile. One thing is evident, and that is, the residents of Chase Creek do not intend to let this new road be legally established without a tussle in the courts. The road objected to was de- cided upon by the individual members Of the board last winter and it was built by Road Overseer Webster and is now in use.-Bulletin.
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The Stafford schools will close today, after a seven months term. No schools in the county have been better con- ducted than those of Stafford during the past year. Four schools nave been maintained and the teachers are de- serving of great credit for the advance ment made The school is on better foundation today than ever before. The attendance has been large during every month and the teachers have worked diligently and intelligentlv and the result Of the years work is highly sat- isiactory to teachers, trustees and par ents. The teachers are Miss Caruthers. Miss Tuttle, Mrs. Davis and Miss Covert. The trustees could not do bet ter than employ the same teachers next year.-Guardian.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
A SUICIDE.
Mrs Louisa LaPoint Takes Her Own Life---No Cause Assigned
 for the Rash Act.

This community was shocked Wed nesday morning by the report that Mrs. Louisa LaPoint, wife Of Lorenzo L.aPoiut, had shielded at her residence near J. & 4. Smiths store. She used d six shooter, the ball passing through her breast an,i coming out near the collar bone, death resulting almost in- stautly.
 Lorenzo LaPoint, husband Of de- ceased, was in an adjoining room, and on hearing the report Of the pistol. rushed into the room where his wife was, to find her expiring on the bed. with her waist on fire, caused by the explosion of the powder. By the time he had extinguished the fire, the spirit of his beloved wife had aken its departure from the body, and gone to meet its maker.
 Mrs. LaPoint was the eldest da.ugh- ter of Mrs. Short, formerly Mrs Sal- sedo, well known and respected by all old time citizens.
 Deceased had been married but a few months, and apparently was hap py and contented. It Is stated by those who knew her best that she was of an intensely jealous disposition, and had several times previous to her mar riace, threatened self-tesruct5ou.
 The young husband is prostrated with grief, and has the deep sympathy of all who know him.
 Deceased was about eighteen years of age, of comely appearance. and a general f. !orite with all who knew her, ana who are deeply touched at the manner of her death.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Nit Simms, noted enthusiast on base ball, has organized a "scrub nine" and has challenged the Gift n club, which he says he will swipe up on the diamond Sunday next, then he will challenge the Morenci team and wipe 1t up ou the following Sunday, alter which he will issue challenges to all of the clubs of the territory, and do them up as he meets them, then he will visit California where he hopes to be able to meet team that will be able to make it interesting for the Scrubs. He will not divulge the names of his players because if he did. he says, he is satisfied that neither Clifton nor Morenci would give him a game. The Clifton team, or rather its man. ager, Is already making excuses and trying to avoid game for next Suu- day. He claims that he has only seven men, and intimates that Nit has cap tured several of his best players. Nit says that Mac is afraid to play the new team, realizing that defeat is certain. Anyhow, red-headed game Is prom ised for the near future. Nit Simms IS conceded to be the bes: "rooter" in town, and it is sad that he has closed contract with all of the most noted Clifton "rooters" to pull for the Scrubs.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Tom Davis. the Arizona representa- tive of Bridge, Davis X Co.,, merchant tailors or Chicago, one of the biggest, best and most reliable houses in the United States, has decided to remain in Clifton another week, and can be found at the Central hotel with a com plete line of samples. Tom makes a speciality of negligee shirts for gem tlemen, and also tailor made gowns for ladies. This is the best opportunity yet offered the ladies of Clifton to se- lect just what they want and have it made up in the latest style. There is nothing shoddy about either the goods or the work from this we'll known firm, and what Tom Davis says goes" It is almost equal to trip to Chicago to see his fine display Of sample.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

What came near being a serious &C., dent occurred on the grade of the Shannon road Tuesday night about 10 o'clock. Two men and woman and a child drove in from the valley in a cov- cred spring wagon. They failed to se- cure beds at the hotel and concluded to drive down the river and camp for the night Instead of taking the regular road they got on the grade of the Shannon railroad, and followed 1t as
 far as completed, when the mistake was discovered. The road-bed was too narrow to turn on, and the men at tempted to back the team some two or three hundred feet to point wide enough to make the turn. They suc- ceeded in backing almost to the point desired, when the wagon toppled over the embankment. but fortunately to- wards the bluff. The wagon was well loaded with trunks and various articles, all of which fell upon the woman and child. A considerable cOmmotiOn was created and many of the residents Of that section rushed to the rescue. The team was unhitched and in few min utes the baby was secured unharmed. but it was considerable time before the woman could be rescued from her perilous situation. IL was finally done, however, when it was discovered that she was not injured. though how she escaped is a mystery. It took almost an hour to rearrange and load the wagon, after which the party drove down the river in search of a camping place. The Shannon people should take their grade in at night, else they are apt to have dsmage suit on hand.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

J. NJ. Erskine, representing the Kan sas City Star, was recently interviewed in Tucson, and in mentioning various camps of the territory had the follow ing to say of this section: Clifton and Morenci will have thousands of people within two years and the prosperity there Is simply wonderful, fine place for capital to start another bank, also a laundry, as it costs twenty-five cents for a white shirt there now, besides several other lines of business. Then the Gila valley us a whole is very pros. porous.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
Base Ball Benefit.

Arrangements having been made with Professor Lewis-The Nights of ent-entertainments will be given on Friday and Saturday nights May 10 and II, under the management of the Clifton baseball league. Do not fail to witness these brilliant enter tainments, and al the same time give the boys benefit.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Howard County Boon, who resided at Duncan several years ago, and is we'll known by all old-timers, has been spending the past week at Duncan and Solomonville, visiting relatives and friends. Mir Boon kept a store at Duncan in the early sos, and has as many friends as any man who ever lived in this section of Arizona. He is now resident of Kansas City, and is in the life insurance business. His many friends in this neck of the woods hope to shake his paw before he re- turns home.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

The Clifton Flaming Mill, Charles Freeman, proprietor, is now ready for business, and is turning out sash, doors, blinds, mouldings, columns, brackets, corner blocks, base blocks, etc. A speciality is made of screen work. The plant is located on Chase creek, near Harper & Depee's old stand. Mir. Freeman makes a speciality of attend ing to all business promptly.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Victor Penney. an attorney at law, announces through the ERA that he is prepared to do all kinds of business in his line. He has had much experience as a lawyer. and comes to Clifton high ly recommended. His office is in the Boyle building, Copper Avenue.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

George Chapman, brother to Judge Chapman of Morenci, arrived from Mexico this week. and has taken the contract to erect some buildings at the Standard mines. George is an old timer in the southwest, and has made several fortunes, but has been a little out of luck for the past few years, but Is just the same old George. He will return to Mexico this fall and expects to locate the biggest gold mine on the continent
The copper era., 1901-05-02

J, W. Williams was down from Cliff. ton last week, attending the trial of the case in the district court to disin- corporate the town of Pima, Of which he was one of the instigatOrs. Mir. Williams is now engaged in making brick in Clifton and also handling other building material.-Bulletin.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Considerable excitement was occa- stoned Monday evening by an attempt to capture Jose Acosta, who was charged with securing goods under false preteuses at the A. c. store. About two months ago a friend of Acosta's, who was of a miserly turn, went to work for the company. AcOsta called at the company's office and gave his name as that of his friend, and se- cured credit book, and during the two months following drew on the store account. and on pay day settled up and received fifty odd dollars in cash to balance the account. On Mou- day the man who was doing the work called for settlement. Officers were then put on the trail of Acosta, who had become suspicious and started for South Clifton on run. He managed to elude the officers, but about 10 o'clock that night he was discovered in one of the abutmc nts of the railroad bridge which spans the river. He is now under arrest and the chances are that he will soon make a trip to Yuma.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Professor Lewis, ably assisted by his daughter, Miss Ida, gave two en- tertainments in Clifton this week. which were most enjoyable events. The professor is q past master of the "black art" Many of his tricks of slight of hand are not only puzzing, but positively bewildering. One of the marvellous features of the enter taiment is the floating lady" act which elicited much favorable com ment. As a iuggler, tho professor has lew, if any, equals anywhere.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
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PERSONAL MENTION

Hon. c. NJ. Shannon left Tuesday last for Tucson.
 ] Ben Crawford is home again from ( trip to Tucson.
 Joe .Reeves left yesterday for hi: home at Solomonville.
 C. J. Nelson was in from his Gold Hill camp this week.
 Mrs. Ward returned last week from visit to relatives at Deming.
 Professor Prettyman is around again after severe spell of sickness.
 Mrs. H. Katz returned this week from visit to friends at Juarez, Mex. ico
 Billy Wiggins returned this week from Fl Paso, and will probably locate here.
 Sheriff James Parks was in Clifton this week on business connected with his office.
 Tom Davis, one Of the best known tailoring men in the territory, is in town this week. F.. F. Buss and Captain Taylor were up from Stafford last week sizing up the Clifton boom.
 General Manager Colquho is spending a few days of the present week at FL Paso. George Birdno and Mir. Weyant, we'll known business men of Stafford, spent a few days in the city this week.
 H. D. Underwood of Tucson, one of the oldest insurance men in the ter ritory, is spending the week in the city.
 Bay Shannon left this morning for Colorado 10 look after bunch of beef cattle which he has had on pasture there for the past year.
 Arthur Hudson, deputy postmaster, left this morning for Santa Fe on a ombined business and pleasure trip, and will be absent about month.
 D. Robinson, recently from Fl Paso. is now with the Becker-Franz company. He is hustler, and has made many friends since his arrival in the city.
 Manuel Baron. an engineer in the employ of the company, returned last week from a trip to Tucson, where he spent few days visiting friends.
 w. H. Wilton was in from the Big Lou ranch on Coal creek this week, and reports that mountain lions are killing a good many colts in that sec tion.
 +. A. Rose Of San Francisco Is here on a visit to James Henscball. Mir. Rose is we'll pleased with this section and may conclude to engage in some important enterprises in this district.
 Mrs. Dr. Fales returned last week from visit of some weeks duration among friends in Boston, where she had very pleasant time. but expresses herself as delighted to get back to the sunkissed land of Arizona.
 Sam Price and wife, of Stafford, spent few days in Clifton last week. Sam is an extensive holder of real estate in Clifton, and while here made arrange ments for the enlargement and im- provement of the rock building on Conglomerate Avenue occupied by James Hill.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

P. A. Danforth, of LaGrange, Ga.. suffered for six months with fright ful running sore on his leg: but writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For Ulcers, Wounds. Piles, it's the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 2 cents. Sold by Dunn.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

A Filth of May celebration will be held in Clifton this year, in observance of the victory Of the Mexican forces over those of Maxamilion. The cele- bration is being gotten up by B. Fraire and J. C. Marquez. The Mexican band, which is one of the best in Arizona, will parade through the various streets of the city. There will be a grand ball in the evening, to which all are invited, and good time promised.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

For the past two weeks alfalfa hay has been rolling into Clifton from the valley at lively rate. It is hauled in by the farmers of the valley. As soon as the new crop is on the market the price of hay will be greatly reduced.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
Old Soldiers EXperienc ce.

NJ. NJ. Austin. a civil war veteran. Of Winchester, Ind, writes: My wife was sick long time in spite of good doctors treatment, but WAS wholly cured by Dr. Kings New Lie Pills, which worked wonders for her health. " They always do. Try them. Only 25c at Dunn'- drug store.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

J.D. Hill, deputy sheriff of Duncan, was in town Monday, and reports that Lawn Mcdonald and two daughters residing about mile from Duncan, are down with the smallpox. They have been quarantined and are we'll taken care of, and there is no danger of the spread of the disease, which is said to he in A very mild form.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
MINOR MENTION.
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THE ERA this week presents its readers with the new mining law, which will be Of interest to all who are interested in mining. Cut it out and preserve it.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

T. NJ. Kline, who was so badly hurt in the railroad yards at Lordsburg last week and brought to the hospital here for treatment, is improving slow ly. His leg was amputated at the knee some days ago.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Padro Garcia, charged with crimi- nal assault on his step-daughter, girl thirteen years of age, was tried at Metcalf last week before Justice Shir- ley and bound over to await the action Of the grand jury. Not being able to give tte bond he was taken to Solomon vile by Joe Reaves for safe keeping.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

F. w. Hunter. one of Clifton's best painters, Is now carrying a stock of wall paper and notions at his paint shop on Copper Avenue, near the American Hotel. When needing any thing in his line give him call.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

H. c. PRICK, who was fired out of the big steel trust by Carnagie, has in- corporated new c5Mp1ny and pro- poses to scrap the old company to a finish. The old saying that "when thieves fall out honest men get their dues" seems applicable in this case.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

tio to The Becker-FranZ Co.. suc- cessors to w. F. Hagan, for general merchandise.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Williams & Sons announce that they now have brick ready for the market. They finished burning one kiln last week and will soon have another ready for the market.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Refufio Luna was stabbed last week at Metcalf by Luz SIas. Refufio was arrested by Constable Burkner. was tried by Justice Shirley and fined $50.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Tired mothers. are you worrying about burned and sour bread? Why do it when the Clifton Bakery will fetch you sweet. fresh loaf; save you worry, your complexion and your health
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Tim Nardelli wishes the public in general to understand that he will be prepared to entertain all of the eel ebrators at Metcalf Saturday and Sun day next
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Sunday. May 5, mass st a. m. Even ing services every day during the month of May, at 80 p. m.
 REV. TIMMERMoNs, Pastor.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Ladies and gents attention! We are adding extensively to our dry goods department and solicit share of your pairouage.-J. X A. Smith.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

L. w. Smiths store was entered through a rear window Sunday night last, and the cash register tapped for $l75.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All duggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w Groves sig nature is on each box. 9 5cents.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
Pocket cutlery at Dunn's.

Victor Penney, dealer in real estate. Real estate listed, bought, sold and oargained. Office with Attorney w. A. Place on Copper Avenue.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

The district attorney of Graham county has been ordered to bring suit against all delinquent taxpayers. A large amount of money is due the county on delinquent taxes, which most prob- ably will not be paid unless forced col lections are made.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

E. Frye came in Monday from the hills, where he located some valuable prospects. from which he had samples running in fine free gold and lead. MT. Frye has a good lead and expects to develop it in the near future.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Bay Shannon has the foundation laid for his new residence on Hills addi. tion.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Services in North Clifton church Sabbath, May 5. Preaching at 10.30 a. m. and D. m.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Have you tried select clipped beef, homeless pigs feet and boiled ham Kept by Hopper X Latfv, Central Mar ket. Telephone No. 2S.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
MINES AND MINING.

John Kepler, a we'll known pros pector of Rocky gulch, was in town this week. and reports much activity in that end of he carnp.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Julia Salsido was arrested at Metcali last week by Constable Burkner, charged with embezzlement.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Choice meats, cleanliness, courteou: treatment and quick delivery, at the Central Market.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Ladies, attention! New style spring has, at J. X A. Smiths.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Shoes, Shoes! Extra large stock for spring trade, from four factories, at J. & A. Smiths.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

The Salsedo family seems most un- fortunate. The father and husband of Mrs. Salsedo were killed, the latter by the ChicOn gang Of outlaws. Her broth CT also met violent death, and her son was accidently shot and killed in this town last year.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Cool of at Dunu's new soda foun- tain. Everything first-class. Nice ice cream parlOr in connection.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

O. J. Cotey, one of the organizers of the Mayfower Mining company, was up from the mines this week, and re- ports that the main shaft has now reached a depth of 65 feet, and that rich copper glance and sulphides were encountered in one of the company's mines. The work of development is being pushed rapidly, and so far with most satisfactory results.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Give Hooper & Laffy of the Central Market your orders for choice meats,
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Messrs. Frye and Crowley have se- cured bond on the G.eenback group Of mines in the Greenlee district, near the Shannon mine. They will com mence development work on the prop erty at once. The consideration in the bond Is 5000.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

For first-class shave or hair cut gc to Jack Goodwin, two doors west oi Katz & company's.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Balm of Figs, a panacea for female diseases, on sale at c. r. Dunn's and Arizona Copper Co. Trial box free.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

For fancy groceries and all table ielicacies go to the Becker-FranZ Co.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Dunn is agent for Elgin and Walthau watches.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Frankfurt-on-the-Ma is a city fa nous for fine sausages; so is Hooper & Laffy's Central Market. Tel. No. 2S.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
Pure Guthrie Water

Delivered to any part of the city, Leave orders with Dick Lakenan, al Clifton Hotel.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Harry Hill, who is in charge of operations at the Sterling mines, was in town this week hunting miners, and found them pretty scarce. He reports work at the mines progressing favor Rhlv.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

The Arizona and New Mexico Rail- road company are fencing their right Of-way from Lordshurg to Clifton. The work is completed almost to Duncan. This will ensble the road to make bet ter time.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Gents furnishing goods-fine assort- meut, at $. J. Forbes.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Ice cream freexers, refrigerators, ice sbavers, ice picks, at s. ]. Forbes.
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Nursing by Mrs. H. R. Anderson Residence near Harper &Depee's store, Copper Avenue.
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Some big strikes have been made at Jerome recently, which indicate con- tinuance of the United Verde mineral belt. If the statements made in re- gard to the discovery are true, it is likely that the output of the Jerome district will be doubled in two years.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

The May Fifth celebratin will com mence at Metcalf Saturday evening next. and extend throughout Sunday. It will be held at the hall near the Catholic church. Special trains will most likely be run from Clifton. The public generally is cordially invited. Good music will be in attendance.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Mrs. Baker, who owns some very promising gold claims in Gold Gulch, near Morenci, made the ERA a call this week. Mrs. Baker is willing to make most favorable development proposition with any capitalist who wishes to develop the property.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

New style spring calicoes at J. X A Sm;th's
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New line writing tablets at Dunn's.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

r. Wiseman, superintendent of the Shannon Copper company, and r. O. Wells, metallurgist for the same com pany, left Monday last for Chicago to make final arrangements for their new smeiting plant, which will most likely be in operation by the first Of next year. They will be absent several weeks.
The copper era., 1901-05-02
It Saved His Leg.

Day books and ledgers at Dunn's.
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Fresh fruit, at L. w. Smiths.
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Col. L. A. Durham. superintendent of the Clifton Arizona Copper com pany, Limited. returned from Fl Paso Friday last. This is the name of the new company backed by English capi- tai which recently secured extensive mineral estaGes in the Greenlee dis trict about six miles north of Clifton on the San Francisco river, and upon which it has already commenced devel- opment rk on an extensive scale.
The copper era., 1901-05-02

Strawberries, at L. W. Smiths.