The copper era., 1903-01-08


 five thousand population are entitled to two justices of the peace, and both Justice Settle Of Morenci and Judge Beck Of Clifton proved to the entire satisfaction of the board that both Morenci and Clifton had popu- lation in excess Of that number. Those who are affected by this decision claim that there should be some official cen us showing the population, and that the board acted Illegally in giving out the second certificates. The ERA Is not prepared to say whether Justice Chapman will carry the matter into the courts or not, but there can be little doubt that some lawyer whose clients are affected by the decisions of these justices will find some manner of testing the legality Of their appoint ments.
 A most diabolica! outrage was at tempted in Clifton Saturday last. John l Hauser's little girl, only eight years ] old, had brought her father his dinner, and was returning to her home in l Hills addition, when she was met by q man who claimed to be friend Of her l fathers, and asked her to accompany l him up to the Shannon works, after which he would walk home with her. l The child refused. but the man in- sisted and finally she conserted to ac company him. When they were near | the shannon works the man said that l they would go up on the hill so that l they could get good look at the ] buildings. They passed over the hills, and soon came to a deep arrOya, which they entered, when the brute attempt ! ed to make an assault on the child, ! but she screamed so loudly that he became frightened and left her, after which the child ran home and informed l her mother of what had occurred. A dilligent search was made for the ras cal, but he was not found. As num- Der of hobos had been doing the town l for a few days. he Is supposed to have been one O their number. This is the l first affair Of this kind which has hap pened in Clifton in many years. Had the fend been apprehended it is likely that he wodld have received justice withost the formality of trial.
 w. J. Wood has sold his interest in the link A ranch to his partner, Johnny Cromb, and has also sold his w slash brand to Jud Webster. Mir. Wood does not expect to leave the country, 1 in fact has purchased d farm on the Gila, and will spend some time there putting it in condition to output alfalfa. Bill was raised on a farm in Kansas, and in 1871 when the grasshoppers ate up his barb wire fence he swOre an awful oath that he would never farm again and so far he has lived up to it. l John D. Parks was in SolomOnville one day last week, returning here from ! Bowie Station, where he shipped the cattle sold from lhc Whitlock range. l It is reported that John was captiva- ted by Douglas Riddles fine hotel, and 1 had the lady who waits on the table given him any encouragement, he might have resigned the office of con- stable at Clifton and went to Bowie to 1 live.-Bulletin
 Mr. A. G. McAllistcr has been em- ploved by the SolOmonville board of school trustees to take the principal ship Of our public school. Mr. Me Allister is an experienced teacher and holds high-Srade certificate, besides bearing good testimonials from former engagements in the school room.- Bulletin.
 Proof of labor blanks for sale at this office.
 Fresh homemade candy at Elbic s. ! smiths.
 Dr. w. F. Fales has his office over i GOung's Pharmacy.
 Fire-proof lamp chimneys and pure apple cider at De Vegas. .
 Pocket maps of Arizona and New Mexico, p cents each at COPPER ERA office.
 ! ChcStnuts, aImOuuS, waInutS, oceans, | tiiberts; orange, lemon and citrOn peel. at Elble S. smiths.
 Do you Use pure water? Clifton Bakery and Bottling Works cold blast distilled water is inferior to none. Price ten cents per gallon, or five gal Ions for forty cents delivered at your door.
 REPORT OF THE CONDITION Gila Valley Bank and Trust Co.
 Al the close of business, December Sl 1902
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