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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Mat Comisky, shift boss at the
reverberatories Of the y. &. company,
met with an accident Tuesday night
which came near laying him up for
sDme time. The skip car which is Us, d
in connection with the Smelter, got or
the track a few feet from the bottom
Of the incline. Mr.. Comisky had II
force OF MeXicans at work trying To re-
place the car on the rails. but in a
careless manner the MeXicans pushed
the skip too far around when it struck
the rails and the front end Of the car
swung around, the bail striking Mr.
Comisky on the body. He received a
very severe blow and it was at first
thought that several ribs were broken,
but after a careful examination by the
doctor ii WAS decided that he was not
hnrt outside of being bruised. He will
return TO work in a few days.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Married in Duncan Sunday evening,
at the home OF the brides sister, Mrs.
G. w. Taylor, Miss Viola Nattilee
Dudly to Mr.. w. J. Owen. The
bride is a charming young lady who
r&ls from Iowa and is we'll known in
both CiTtOn and Duncan, having lived
in Arizona past few years. The
groom is a 36qspeFous young man
from Texas and Is well known by the
Clifton people, having filed position
in the ice department OF the y. =
company year CT more. ABOUT
a year ago he moved 70 duncan 10 en-
gage in the poultry ana egg business
and by careful and jud,ciois manage
ment has made perfe;C success OF
the business. The happy couple Will
make their future home YIN Duncan,
where they are receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes OF their
many friends. The wedding was at
tended by few Clifton people. The
ERA extends its congratulations and
wishes them happy aad pros porous
voyage through of life.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Morris Rabenowitz. proprietor of
the Bell Store on Chase creek will
move to the Norte block about the first
of next mouth and in the future will
occupy the rooms formerly occupied by
the Boston store. The move will be
made on account of more room being
necessary to display the new goods
which the Bell store has just received.
In addition TO his already complete
assortment, Mr.. Rabenowitz will add
many new and up-to-date goods. and
invites the Clifton public to make an
inspection of them.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Webster & Everhardy, wholesale and
retail butchers have MADE arrange
ments to open a grocery and general
merchandise business on Chase creek
a bout Novem Der 18th in the build
ing next door 10 their butcher shop,
now occupied by the Bell store A
strictly new and up-to-date stock will
be carried and the firm will endeavor
at all times 10 give satisfaction and
honest aud courteous treatment. They
extend to their many frtehds IN Clifton
and vicinity cordial Invitation to
inspecttfleir goods and give them a
trial
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29
Notice TO Contractors and Builders.

Bids will be received by the clerk of
the board of trustees of Hill School
District No 80. until Monday Novem-
/ Der 10th. for the building OF the new
school house. Plans and specifications
are in the hands OF Z. n. Prettyman.
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
A. 4. ANDERSON,
Clerk Board OF Trustees.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

The High-Five Club WAS royalty
entertained last Saturday night at the
beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. l.
\. W. Burtch. After twelve interest
ing games had been played and the
score taken. Miss Grace Pearce was
declared the winner OF the ladies first
prize. which WAS richly ornamented
china dish, and Mr.. c. w. Beck cap
turcd the gentlemau's prize. hand
some little mirror. Mrs. Mcdowell
was awarded the lady's hooby prize
aud Mr.. Foot the gentleman's BOBBY
prize. They were each presented with
Il deck OF cards. Refreshments were
served and all who participated ex-
pressed delightful evening and ex-
pressed many thanks to the popular
host aud hostess.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Mrs w. X. Gardner and daughter,
Miss Nina, and Mrs. Carlton, all OF
Duncan, spent Saturday of last week
in Clifton. Their mission was business
As well as pleasure. While in town
they made the ERA Il pleasant call and
informed the reporter that Duncan had
awakened in social circles ANA will
give grand masquerade ball on
Thanksgiving night. Invitations will
bas$e1ft out and no doubt number will
find their way to Clifton. After the
dance a delicious supper will be served.
The affair will be given under auspices
of the Duncan Social Club, which is
composed of all the leading citizens Of
Duncan, insuring the success of the
club. 1t is their object to give regular
dances during the winter months.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

A. +. Hoff. miner and prospector
well known in the Clifton Morenci
district, i in town this week preparing
for trip to Garfield gulch. Mr.. Hoff
has several good gold claims in the
above named district upon which he
will do assessment work for the year
1903. 1t is reported by people who are
familiar with his claims that he has
some very promising prospects and
with little development work may
reveal golden harvest for its owner.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

The Morenci lodge Of Dad Fellows
was organized in Morenci last Satur-
day night Thirteen enthusiastic
members of the Clifton lodge went up
and instituted the lodge and installed
its officers. Last night another
delegation OF thirtv-five members
went up from Clifton and initiated
about thirty candidates. y recess was
taken at II o'clock and an elegant ban
quet served at the Murenci hotel, after
which initiation work was resumed
aud continued until early in the morn
ing. The Clifton delegation arrived
home in time for work this morning.
The Moreuci lodge starts out with a
membership OF about 100 members. and
it is safe to say that the Odd Fellows
will be the strongest order in Morenci
in very short time.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

During the past two weeks the
Bazaar Department store has been con-
tinually receiving large shipments Of
new goods for the fall trade. which
are being put on for sale as fast as they
arrive.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

y new addition is being added to the
y. " y. NJ. depot in the nature Of a
convenient ticket Off :e for the accom-.
mediation Of the passenger traffic
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Srita. Maria Gales land Sr. Vicente
Daz Gonzales were united in the holy
bonds Of matrjmony yesterday morn
ing at 7:30.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Cromb & Shannon continue TO had
die the choicest range and refrigerated
meats. Telephone %.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

A new book-keeper named Boca is
the latest addition to the Office depart
mcnt Of the a. G. company store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Harry Wright, owner of 4 mum Der
of copper and gold claims in this dis
trict has just finished preparing lot
OF stakes, which will DE used in monu-
menting the claims.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Dr. w. F. Fales has his Office over
Young's Pharmacy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

a candy pulling took place at the
home Of Miss Emma Hall last Satur-
day night in which number of Cliff
tons young people took part and
spent II Jolly evening. y number OF
games Of amusement were INDUCED
in and those who attended report
pleasant time
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

10 case Of flood or fire it is conso-
lation to know that your valuable
papers are stored in safety deposit
box at the ella Valley Bank & Trust
company's.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

The ERA i informed bv Silver
City correspondent that the people of
that section who are stockholders in
the Clifton Copper company are de-
lighted at the settlement recently
made by the company with lijigauts,
and that shareholders are not offer
ing their shares for sale. The CORE
spondent states that the shareholders
OF that section have such faith in the
property that they would not care to
sell FOR less than par
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

New Piano for Sale at great sacri-
flee. Enquire At Bazaar.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

WANTED-the address of Robert
Schwartz, your father Is dead. L. J
Pace, administrator, Farmington, y. NJ.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

II Is learned 10y an ERA reporter
that a now interpreter was employed
for the last grand jury in the person
Of w. f.. Beck, well known to the
Clifton people and Graham county.
District Attorney Rawlins has been
very complimentary to the Judge in
stating that Mr.. Beck is the most eff
Client interpreter that appeared before
the grand jury and that in the future
his services will be in demand in that
capacity. Judge Beck is pretty well
versed in the Spanish language, hav-
inc bad considerable experience in
that lin" since residing in this country
Bulletin.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

MERGER OF BIG COMPANIES CLOSED.
The ERA is this week permittel~fl
announce that the merger which has
been pending for many m4nths be-
tween the New England arid Clifton
Consolidated companies has at last been
effected and that work on an extensive
scale will be commenced at once.
This combination throws about one
hundred claims, upon many {of when
large development work has been
done, under one manage Snent. In
fact. practically new company. with
unlimited resources, has been formed.
which will now proceed with the de
velOpment of this vast mineral estate
and also with the erection Of concen-
trating plants, smelters and railroad
from Clifton to smelter site "a few miles
above Clifton, all Of which, it is learn
ed will require the expenditure of
more than $1,000, 900. Development
work has been in progress by both
companies for more than two years
past, and it is generally conceded by
mining men that the largest body of
rich ore in the territory has already
been developed by the New England
company on its Cobre mines. which at
the present time have the deepest
workings from the surface of any
mines IN the camp. While the merger
was pending both companies had
ceased operations. which to-;I1I- appre-
ciabie extent had effected the N~pros-
peritv of the entire camp. bat nOw
that work has been resumed. and on Il
much more extensive scale THAI here
tOfOre, it will have the effect Of re-
viving business and atfording employ
ment to large number OF skilled
artizans and miners. ltmeans another
big and successful company Tor the
Clifton district, and indirectly will
encourage others to invest in this
section. 1t will be- satisfaction to
the many friends of y. Il. Angling
who WAS heretofore the manager of the
New England company To know that
be has heen retained as genera
manager of the new company. l.. A.
Durham. who had been the manager
for the Clifton Consolidated company,
has been engaged by eastern capital
lists To secure mining property i" Mex
leo, to viii IN business he will devote
his energy for some time. Mr.. Dun
hams many friends in this section
deeply regret his departure, realizing
that the district has lost valuable
and true friend. Further details Of
the plans Of the new company will be
given to the public through this paper
from time to time in the future.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

WANTED-A good secondhand
safe. Enquire at this Office
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Risdou's photographs are up to date.
See his work and get his prices before
going elsewhere.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

FoUND-A camera in the neighbor-
hood of Clifton. Owner can recover
same by describing property and pay
ing for this adj. Call at the ERA
nffina
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29
WANTED.

At once. q good carpenters to
frame ore bins. Apply TO foreman
of work at tranway terminal of
Standard Copper Mines, Chase
Creek, near MetcaIf, Ariz.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham, fresh
oysters at Central Market.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Fresh stock of finest crackers at J. &
a. Smiths. Try them.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Dressmaking and sewing of all
kinds at reasonable prices. Mrs. E.
X. Smith next door to Copper Era
office.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Kodak finishing and kodak supplies
at Risdons, opposite Clifton hotel.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Cox ard Mr.. and
Mrs, Mike Reard0n visited Harmony
Temple No. IL Of Rath bone Sisters at
Morenci last Monday evening. Five
candidates Were guided through the
mysteries Of the order. after which Il
delicious supper was served. They
report Il pleasant time and highly
compliment the Morenci sisters upon
their courteous treatment.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

The second hand firm, known as
Haskill X killifcr, has dissolved part
ncrship, Mr., Haskill purchasing Mr..
done business in Clifton about eighteen
months and up to the time of the
flood were doing good business and
carrying a big stock, the most of
which was lost The stock will soon
be moved 10 North Clifton, where in
the future Mr.. Haskill can be found Il t
the service Of his customers. Mr..
killifcr will move To FL Paso.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

spent in arguiA r1ft law be-
fore the court II instructt2ns
to the jury. AN the evef
ing Judge Doan INSTRUCTION
to the jury, which G.t0 0sen carefully
] considered and were entirely salts
/ factory 10 the litig ants. After The
! instructions had be en- given, Judge
Egan, addressed the jury at so ne
! length in his usual classical manner
! He was followed by Judge Edwards in
fiery and forciblc address Then
Judge Fall, OF Las Cruces, y. NJ, lead
ing counsel for defendants dressed
the jury for an hour and ii quarter. He
/ spoke in Il calm and forcible manner.
which had great weight with the jury.
Judge Fall was followed by Judge
Goodrich, Of Tombstone, who spoke
Tor an hour and a half with much de-
liberation. The arguments were
closed at 1910 and the jury was in
structed by the court to retire for the
night. On the converting Of court at
9 o'clock this morning the foreman Of
the jury announced that Il verdict had
been reached, which was in favor Of
the Standard Copper mines, and thus
ended. at least in the district court.
the most famous aud expensive mining
case ever tried in this county. The
result of the suit was received with
enthusiasm by the people OF Clifton.
where much stock of the Standard
company il owned.
The Importance Of the case together
with the brilliant array Of legal talent
employed on either side, attra ted the
attention of people from all sections Of
the county, and when the argument
was made to the jury the court house
was packed with people, including
many ladies. While Judge Fall is an
old timer 10 the southwest, it was his
first appearance before Jury in Gra-
ham county, and il was the general
consensus of the people Of the county
seat, that the honorable jurist and per-
hapS AriZOna's greatest lawyer, Ben
Goodrich, had met a foeman worthy of
his steel. Judge Fall came here two
weeks ago unknown. save by reputa-
ton. He leaves with the personal
friendship and the highest regard Of
hundreds Of the best people from all
sections OF the county, who not only
admire him for his great ability as
lawyer, but also for his fair and manly
methods of conducting his business in
the court
The plaintiffs were represented in
the case by Hon. Ben Goodrich. of
Tombstone, a-si-ted ny Judge Egan OF
Clifton and District Attorney Rawlins.
of SOlomOnvillc, while the defendants
were represented by Hon. \. e.
Fall, of Las Cruces. l.. Kearney and
Wiley f.. Jones, Of Clifton. and Edwards
Il Mcfarland. Of SOlOmonvillc.
The jury was composed Of min
ers. farmers and business men. II was
by far more than an average jury in
intelligence. Eaca and every man on
the jury paid the closest possible at
tention tn all the evidence. As well as
to the instructions Of the court
The plaintiffs gave notice of an
appeal.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29
Stevens-Teale.

Married, in Clifton, Sunday evening
last, Miss Olive Teale to Mr.. Geo.
Stevens, Rev. Curry II. Love ofiicia-
ting. The bride is charming young
lady from Missouri, where she is well
known and very popular. The groom
is a prosperous young man of Mo-
renci, who is well known throughout
this district.
The ERA joins their many friends
in wishing them unbounGed happiness
in their journey through life.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29
Stops the Cough and Works off tn.

CoId.-LaXative Bromo-Quinine Tab
lets cure cold in one day. No Cure,
no Paw. Price p cents
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Noah Green. who has been inter-
cstcd in the Green stage line Tor Il
number Of years in this county. To-
Gated at Splomonviic, has disposed of
his interest to "A gentleman named
Madison, who halls from Stafford. In
the future the firm name will be
Green d Madison. This stage line
has been in existence number of
years and mo- doubt the patrons will
miss Uncle Noah in the future.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

IN, the little daughter
- o. a. Risdon, is reported to be
sick with typhoid fever.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Walter Doudna, the painter and
prospector, returned last week from
an extended trip to Douglas, Bisbee
and Mexico Walter has always de-
sired to visit the gold fields of Mexico
sud while on this trip took advantage
~or-S4rt orrporrunhItr.s A B1sbee he
joined a party of three. hired an outfit
for transportation and made way for
Quijotoa, located close to the line, and
near the Meyer district. The party a
considerable amount of prospecting
, and after a small amount of assess
meut work was done on some old
claims owned by the other members
of the party, Walter located a claim
and completed his location work be-
fore returning. He spent about three
weeks in the field and is well pleased
with country and its prospects. His
claim is situated about fifty miles from
the railroad, being the only draw back.
He says there are many claims in tn e
district carrying values of $50 per ton
gold. With transportation facilities
this district ought TO make great
producer. Walter learned much
about the Iaqui Indians and informed
the ERA reporter that many of the
Indians do nothing except placer mill
ing. In May a nugget was found by
one of them valued at 81 200, which
created much excitement Sometimes
they strike little pockets and for days
pan out as much as 80 per day with a
dry washer, but on an average they
make from - to %.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29
MINES AND MINING.

The ERA was misinformed last week
in regard to the big strike made in
the Irish mine. Superin t. ude nj
Lewis was in town early this week and
when asked about the strike said that
it had not yet been made, although he
was expecting to have some good
news in the very near ius~Se. Since
work was commenced a trail has been
built and tunnel run II feet. Indi-
cations are hattering and no doubt the
ore body will soon be struck, a every
shot l. expected to uncover the treas
ure. The size OF the tunnel i Axe.
II prospects are worth anything the
Irish mine should not lack for the
sufficient amount OF money to open it
up. A number OF Clifton people are
interested in this mine and it il only
question Of time until they will be
dOubly repaid for the amount OF
money expended. 1t is quite likely
that the Irish mine will turn out to be
i second Standard. The Standard, as
i well known, started out under much
more unfavorable conditions. No cop
per mine has ever been developed
without the expenditure of little
money on development work.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Lote GodId, the present editor of
the Morcnci Standard and who has
made many friends in the Clifton and
Morcnci camps since his connection
with that paper, will leaye about the
first Of next month for Douglas, where
he will be connected with the Inter
national American. He will be sue
cccded by a. Vatican, OF Bsbec.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29
THE STANDARD WINS.
A Comp lete Victory After a Hard
Fought Battle.

One OF the most important mining
Cases ever tried in Graham county was
that OF w. b. Thompson and Hippoliti
Cascarelli ". the Standard Copper
mines which was called Friday morn
ing last, and occupied the attention OF
the court since that time until
this morning. The suit was for
$50, 900 damages for ore which the
plaintiffs claimed had been extracted
by the defendants from ground claimed
by them, and also for a small rib of
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-29

Saddlery, China
ware, Hay and
Grain
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-15
Schedule Not Satisfactory.

The new schedule on the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad is not satisfactory to the
people of Freeland, Drifton and Jeddo,
so far as it affects the mail service of
the towns named. The loss of the morn
ing mail from New York and Philadel-
phia is being felt severely by the busi-
ness people and it is likely that steps
will soon be taken looking toward an
improvement of the service.
A movement was started yesterday by
several merchants and others which has
for its object the holding of mass meet
ing tomorrow evening at Osborne hall'to
consider ways and means to obtain
better mail and railroad facilities for the
people Of town.
City newspapers are now received by
the newsdealers at SIS a. IN. at Upper
Lehigh. They are brought from White
Haven over the jersey Central road.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-15
Fire Monday Evening.

Fire broke out In the residence of
Rev. Martyak, on Fern street, at s
o'clock Monday evening, and an alarm
was turned in from box 80, corner of
Centre and Front streets. gale was
blowing at the time, and the alarm
coming from the box in the business
district Of town caused much excite
nent. The apparatus of the Citizens
Hose Company was hurried to the scene
and lines were laid from plugs at the
corner of Ridge and Walnut and Ridge
and Main streets. The blaze was due
to defective tlue and was discovered
in time to check its course. The fire.
men placed 1t under control in a short
while without using the water from the
hose. A similar fire occurred in an
other chimney OF this building two years
AGO.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-04-15
Almost Starved by Boycott.

One of the most pitiable cases ever re-
lated in the Schuylkill court, and which
showed the ingratitude Of the corpora
tion he served, was that OF John Weakin,
who recited before Judge Bechtel a
story Of persecution and boycotting,
which brought his family to the verge of
starvation. Weaklin was coal and
iron policeman during the miners strike.
Since then he has been boycotted and
driven from one position to another,
until he is now unable to support his
him of their maintenance