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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
Bows VIII Be Bows.

The ERA is informed on what it con-
siders tolerable fair auIhority-Dr.
Burtch. that some OF the Clifton boys
have been having all kinds of fun
down the valley. While they were
waiting for Judge Doane to put in an
appearance. George Green, John
Cromb, Tom Stockton, 5. J. Forbes,
Reese Webster and Dick Bovles, man
aged to secure hack from the Green
stables at SolomOnville. and drove
down the valley as far as Thatcher.
They were so delighted with the beau
ties OF nature that they concluded to
be boys again, and is is said that they
left II trail OF destruction through the
melon patches and apple orchards OF
the lower valley. Their departure
from two or three places was so sud-
den that George Green, Tom Stock ION
and John Cromb were PEELED to
purchase new trousers on their return
to town, having left more or less of
their clothing on barb wire fences.
They had all been warned to beware
OF the ella Valley water. but fortu-
nately Reese Webster had a gallon of
" sheep dip" along which served to
quench thirst. In fact it is said that
the boys found il very palatable. They
tually had their wagon well loaded
with melons. apples, pumpkins and
turnipS. and were returning to Solo
knoxville, when a farmer boy out of
pure mischief sat his dogs on them.
Reese held the ribbons, AMI he is some
thing of an artist in that line, and the
way that team covered the ground was
holy caution. 1t was a beautiful race,
and all the farmer boys and their dogs
Joined Gin. The hack was distancing
all pursuers when the end of culvert
flew up and knocked the hack into the
ditch, splitting its occupants into the
mud and water. The country boys
called of their dogs, assisted in pick
ing the melons and pumpkins out OF
the mud and water, took a swig of
sheep dip and made friends all round,
after which the boys left for town,
feeling that they had had a way up
time, and one which they will not soon
forget,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
JOE ROBERTS
SURRENDERS.
He Became Weary Of Dodging the
officers.

Joe Roberts. who some weeks ago
exchanged several shots at close range
with Deputy Sheriff Bob Bailey on
the Blue river. struck Poland and
Nelson's camp about six miles from
Clifton Monday night, and told them
that he was tired Of being pursued by
officers, and desired TO surrender to
them. He was brought into town
Tuesday morning and lodged in the
tunnel. He waived a preliminary ex-
animation, preferring to be taken
to Solomonville to await the action
Of the grand jury.
He refused 20 discuss his case with
the officers, but the ERA is informed
that he claims he did not know Bob
Bailey was an officer, when he fired at
him. He claims that he had been shot
at by some people in the section where
into Bob he was mistaken for part OF
the same crowd. II is also prObab BILE
that Mr.. Roberts imagines his surren-
der and trial will have a tendency to
uIdhc IL easy lOI MS lIIcLu, OuOIJl
Dallas, who is now in the tolls for aid
ing him in his escape from the officers.
The chances are that they will each
be convicted according TO the degrees
of their ofTcnses.
The officers made it so eyerlastingly
hot for Mr. Roberts that be found
escape was well nigh impossible. hence
concluded To surrender knowing that
that fact alone would stand TO his
credit
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
Red Men In Town.

| Last night Apache Tribe No. Il, I'm
proved Or1cr Of Red Men, of Moreuci,
! left their hunting grounds to trail down
the mountains on a friendly visit to
Hiawatha Tribe No. IL of Clifton.
| They were received in due form, and
while the pipe OF peace was passed
around the welcome of Hiawatha Tribe
was extended and the wigwam thrown
open to them. y palefacc fresh from
the forest and hunt was captured and
brought into camp and passed the or
deal of Rcdmanship with true Indian
heroism. The new parapherna.ia of
1iawatha Tribe was suilcd for the first
time, and the way the braves and war
riors Of NO. Il trailed over the gaunt-
let ground will long be remembered by
those of the local tribe present.
a bout thirty chiefs of Apache Tribe
were present and comprised the repre-
sentative citizens OF that enterprising
camp, where the Red Men number
near onto the hundred mark.
The Improved Order of Red Men is
beneficial and secret organization that
mum bers many hundreds of thousands,
extending from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and there is hardly a town or
city in the United States where there
is not tribe established. Its orr gin
dates back to the time when Boston
harbOr was :he scene of tea tossing
match and the seeds Of the American
revolution were sown, whereby the
colonies gained their Independence.
Come again. Apache, and when the
signal fires glow on the divide Hia-
watha will be ready to receive you.
Thanks from Hiawatha and Apache
to prominent paleface at the ice
plant is extended for his courtesy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
Desert Land Final Proof-Notice for
Publication.
USITED STATES LAND OFFICE
TO-. A-E-n-.a nl.tnl...r I. fuln

Notice is hereby given that Eugene l. Morris
of Duncan. Graham county Arizona. has fled
noii-e of intention 10 make proof on has desert
land claim No. 29s2. To- the :. r. = Z =
Sec II. T.ss R Sl-c. q. & r NJ, be-
fore the clerk of the district court IN Solomon
VILE Arizona. on Saturday, the fourteenth day
of November, 1903.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation aud reclamation OF said
land: Levi B stephens, Andrew z. Angle.
Lorenzo d. Dunagan and Sephi Packer all Of
Duncan. Arizona. MILTON r. MOORE,
Register
First publication October g, 1903. II-I7
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

y Jolly crowd Of Young folks went
up the river Saturday to attend IL birth
day party, given by Mrs. Geo. Caywood
in honor of her little daughters tenth
birthday. Games were played, and
other amusemcnts INDUCED in To make
up a good time until evening, when
refreshments were served, and the
guests returned home wishing their
little host many happy birthdays in
the future.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

J. f. Cleveland, who has charge of
the business of the Morcnci Water and
Improvement company, and who is also
largely responsible for FL Obrero, the
Spanish-AmeriCan newspaper Of Mo-
renci, spent yesterday in Clifton on
business. He is exceedingly we'll
pleas ed with the outlook for FL Obrero,
which Is doing splendid business.
He has recently ordered new job presses
in order To enable him 10 get the
business out of the otlics As fast a it
comes IN.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

4 considerable amount OF anuSal
assessment work is now being done
throughout the district. 1t would be
well for parties who consider their
property worth holding to be up and
doing, otherwise they will certainly
lose their property January lst.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

The ladies =. l. NJ. |. club. which
met with much success socially last
year, was reorSanizcd week before last
and held its second meeting Tuesday
afternoon OF this week. Officers were
elected and several iniations took place.
Mrs. T. NJ. Williams was elected presi-
dent; Mrs. John Grimes, vice-presi-
dent; and Mrs. L. /. McCutcheu, sec
rotary and treasurer Considerable
business was transacted and the meet
ing days set for Tuesday afternoon,
twice month.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Tho infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Miller died Saturday last. The par
ent7 have the sympathy Of their many
friends in their great sorrow.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Webster & Evcrhardy, the new pro-
prictor7 OF the Union Meat Market,
recently received car load OF veal
from the Salt River valley, which is
good eating
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

The Yellow Aster mine OF Rands-
burg, California, has resumed oper-
ations with a full complement OF min
ers, and is now keeping its two mills
going steadily. The strike at the
Yellow Aster was very foolish affair,
and as so frequently happens. was due
to the walking delegate. The union
lost the battle
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

For SALE-3-room dwelling house,
front and back porch. two lots with
improvements in Patterson ad. to
Clifton. \ good chance to get nice
home cheap. q. W. Caywood, City.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
MINES AND MINING.

Labor conditions seem TO have set
tied down throughout the district.
There seems to be no scarcity OF labor
in any section
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
MINOR MENTION


r. ". Turner has opened a store IN
Hills addition, where he is handling
all kinds OF farm produce.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Jacob Alvin G,orge. aged five
months and one day, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Abraham, passed to its long
rest yesterday, after an Illness extend
ing through the summer. The funeral
occurred today from the Clifton Hotel,
the remains being followed to the
grave by large number of sorrow
ing relatives and friends. The parents
have the sympathy OF their many
friends in their great sorrow.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Editor Bennett, Of the Herald, has
been suffering with rheumatism during
the past week, and now walks with "a
cane
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

sam Price recently completed a
large contract Of grading work on the
A. 81 n NJ. near Summit Station,
where Che road-bcd had been damaged
by heavy floods.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Anyone wishing fresh homemade
bread communicate with Mrs. Mae
Emerson. North Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

George G. Gill, president of the
shannon Copper company, arrived
Monday last from his home at Holly
oke, TO look after the companys busi-
ness here. Mr.. Gill has been east for
nearly three months, and returned to
find things working like a charm both
at the mine and the mill. He expects
to remain here only few weeks.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

John G.. Keppler and bride arrived
Sunday last from Askew, Miss, where
they were married on the 2Ith inst.
John is on old-umcr here, and both he
and the bride were given IA hearty wei
come 10y many friends. Tho ERA cx-
tends its hearty congratulations to the
happy couple.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Dressmaking and sewing of all
kinds at reasonable prices. Mrs. E.
K. Smith nest door TO Copper Era
office,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

George Gaines, manager OF the Cliff
ton Bakery, has entirely recovered
from his recent spell Of sickness, and
is again attending to business. He
had quite Il long siege Of it.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Fresh veal, prime beef, mutton and
pork. Prompt delivery. Central Mar
ket
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Good lime for disInfecting purposes,
in any quantity, delivered to your
house by 5. J. Forbes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Chas. f. Stevens, superintendent OF
the Stevens mines OF Metcalf, was in
Clifton Saturday last, and reports that
the company's new steam plant is
working perfectly and that sinking in
the Wine is now progressing rapidly.
Mr.. Stevens had SO much trouble with
his gasoline plant that he was com
PEELED to substitute steam in its place,
and now that he has it be is very glad
that he made the change.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08
THE BAZAAR DEPARTMENT STORE

Deming last week and spent a few
days in Clifton, renewing his acquaint-
ance with old time friends. He re.
ports Deming as quite lively.
Ex-Governor Murphy and son Pau
T, arrived in Clifton Tuesday night on
Il tour of inspection of the camp.
DR.. Davis, of Los Angeles, who is
largely interested in the Clifton Water
company, spent few days here this
week.
Thomas Webster, OF the lower ella
valley, father of Jud and Reese Web
ster came up last week on a short
visit. Mr.. Webster is a pioneer of
Arizona, being one OF the first settlers
to make a home in the territory.
Miss Maud Thompson, who has been
a nurse at the hospital for year aud a
half, left yesterday for California.
where she will spend some months
before returning to her home in Ken
lucky
II. Katz, who is spending a few
weeks at FL PasO, came up this week
just to see that everything was moving
along all right and then returned to
the Pass City. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Katz will be home in another week.
Chas. Edmondson and family left
this week for Tucson, where they vii
make their home in the future. Mr.
EdmondsOn was formerly in the ma
chine shops here. but resigned some
time since, and is now in the ). +.
shops at Tucson.
James Colquhoun, president of the
Arizona Copper company, who has
been spending the summer with his
family in California, returned Tues
day last, and will spend few months
at Clifton, looking over the affairs OF
his company.
Miss Belle Gaddis is now employed
as teacher in the South Clifton public
schools. The attendance since the
that the board OF directors found il
necessary to employ a second teacher.
and in Miss Gaddis they certainly
made most excellent selection.
Mrs. \. G. Smith, wife of tho cashier
of the ella Valley Bank, accompanied
by Mr.. Smiths daughters, Misses
Felicia and Charlotte, and also Mrs.
Smiths two sisters, Misses Sue and
Sarah WOOdman, arrived Sunday last
from Boston, and are now pleasantly
situated at their new home, next to
the Hill residence, South Clifton.
Mrs. George ) tevens has leased the
Cascarelli threc-story lodging house
on Copper avenue, and is now pre-
pared 10 accommodate a large number
of regular or transient ro0mers. Her
rooms are sunny and well kept. She
will rent either furnished or uDfurn-
ished rooms, either in singles or in
suits
The Bazaar Department store, which
i perhaps the most entcrpri9ing bIsi-
ness institution IN the southwest, has
arranged to open branch establish
ment in San Francisco \ building
has been secured and the new store
will be opened about the 2)th. Abe
Goodwin, who has charge of the Cliff
ton store, and which will always be
known as the parent store OF the com
pany, will personally superintend
the opening OF the new store. The
Bazaar also has large branch estab-
Jishment at Bi>bee, which is doing a
big business. The Bazaar keeps Il
buyer in the east, hence is able to
public.
I
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

George GilIiard, owner OF the
famous springs on the Gila which
bear his name, spent Sunday and
Monday in Clifton meeting old friends
and having a good time generally.
Mr.. Gilliard SAYS ii has been somewhat
quiet at the springs this year as he
was not we'll prepared to accommodate
large number of people and made no
effort to get them. However, a good
many people came from r-by places.
and all went away either cured OF
their ailments or greatly benefited.
and all good advertisers for the
springs. MIR. Giliiard expects by next
year to have a number of improve
ments made which will enable him to
better accommodate his guests.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

G. +. Pascoc, who recently moved
his undertaking parlors from Con-
glomcratc avenue to his old stand on
Copper avenue, where he has more
room than previously. He has also
increased his stock, and is well pre-
pared to handle all business in his
limo
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

General manager Neitch OF the y.
c. company and +. NJ. Williams, store
manager, spent Friday last at the
Stand ard mines. Mr.. Ncitch carefully
examined the main workings and
Slopes, and expressed himself As really
surprised at the economy with which
mining is carried on at the Standard.
The ERA understands that arrange
ments have been made whereby the
shipments from the Standard will he
greatly Increased after the completion
of the new tramway.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

"Talking of hard luck stories re-
minds me of a little experience that
befcll Noah Haden at Granite Gap on
the San Simon only a few years ago, "
remarked an old time prospector 10 an
ERA representative recently. Noah
was a thrifty sort of miner who
saved his money, and usually had Il
thousand or so to the good. When he
struck the camp he soon secured rat
thing good lease from Berry and
Knight on lead-silver mine upon
which considerable work had been
done. The ore was a sand carbonate,
and so soft that you could crush it in
your hand. Noah put some men to
work and the ore opened up in great
shape, and it WAS soon noised over
camp that he had the best thing in the
district. As his lease was for Il short
time only he rushed work Cay and night
and when his lease expired it was eS-
timated go all the miners that he had
Il train load of ore on the dump that
would average at least 800 ii ton IN
silver AMI iead. The mine was shut
down and Noah went off To Dcming
and LOrdebuIg To hunt teams to haul it
to the railroad at San Simon station.
He was gone nearly week, and durir =
that time one of those awful San
Simon storms came sweeping down the
valley and through the hills at ABOUT
sixty miles AN hour. NOah's ore was
piled ON high ground where the wind
got fair sweep at it, and sir, it disin-
legratcd like salt or sugar, and blew
away. Upon my soul. when the storm
waS over there wasn't enough ore left
in sight for an average ASSAY sample
When Noah returned with the teams
To move his ore he was the maddest
man in the world. He cursed Arizona
and New Mexico in three languages,
and took on SO for Il while that the
boys thought they would have to send
him to Phoenix. but he finally pulled
himself together and left the camp
headed for the railroad station with Il
sulphurous streak floating in his wake,
and was never since heard of. som t
people may doubt this story, but it is
gospel truth, and will be verified by
y. :. Berry, a we'll known mining man
Of Globe. who wa, then one Of the
owners of the property
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Gid Thompson's condition has not
improved during the week and his
physician considers him II very sick
man. The symptoms now point con-
clusivclv to typhoid fever and it is
feared he will have very serious
caec-El Obrcro. Mr.. Thompson is
one OF the best known old timers at
Mprruri
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham, fresh
oyster, at Central Market.
Everythiugneat and clean at Central
Market.
Dr. w f. Fales has his Office over
Noung's Pharmacy.
New Piano for Sale at great sacri-
flee. Enquire at Bazaar.
Kodak finishing and kodak supplies
at Risdou's, opposite Clifton hotel.
Risdon'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, 1903-10-08

Edward Gomez Is circulating petit
tion requesting the board of super
yi@ors to cancel the taxes on a large
number OF citizens who lost their
property 5y the Chase creek flood.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Parties who came down last week
from the Buckeye mine, owned by
Arbuckle, Schumann and kraegel, re-
port that recent development work
has made most wonderful showing
on the property. The ore now uncov-
of it will go from l6 TO 24 per cent
The Buckeye adjoins the Antietam,
which has made such an enviable
reputation during the past year. The
Buckeye is not for sale, but will be de
velOped by its present owners.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Bob Wilson, who buys cattle for
Cromb ~ Shannon, met with an acct
dent While cutting out some cattle on
Chas Thompson's ranch on the Blue,
whereby one Of his legs was broken.
lie is now at the hospital in Clifton,
ana is getting along pretty we'll.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Mrs. George 5 tevens has leased the
Cascarelli threc-story lodging house
on Copper avenue, and is now pre-
pared 10 accommodate large number
of regular or transient roomers. Her
rooms are sunny add well kept. She
will rent either furnished or uufurn-
ished rooms, either in singles or in
suits
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Marion ellis, who met with a severe
accident at the Longfcllow incline
many months ago, has almost entirely
recovered, and although minus one
leg, he will soon be able to attend to
business again.
The lawn social given by the ladies
OF the Presbyterian church Friday
evening last OF week at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Wagstaff in North
Clifton, was most pronounced success
in every way.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-10-08

Piano for Sale at great sacri-
Enquire at Bazaar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
THE WAY THEY FARM IN
THE MUsCATINE BOTTOMS

Some of the bottom lands that are
enriched by such overtlows as the one
now subsiding in the Mississippi are
prodigiously rich and will raise al
most anything at almost any time. An
Illustration of this is had in the story
of Il Muscatinc man whose vcracitN Is
vouchcd for by the Muscatine News
Tribune. This is the way that paper
tells it:
These are busy days with the far
mers. il would seem. 4 gentleman of
unIoubted vcracity and close OBJ
server, relates that while driving
through Swcctland township yester-
day he saw three men and a team
gathering last years crop of standing
corn-standing, mind you, not shock
cd-and not more than Il rod off. in
the same field, were men engaged in
blowing and planting this years crop
while just across the road they were
cultivating and laying by corn, knee
high. Truly, Iowa is a great state,
and Muscatine the banner county in
more ways than one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
SAID TO BE PLANNING TO
DOUBLE TRACK TO DIES MONIES

According to report afloat in rail
road circles and which finds contir-
nation by the statements of Des
Moines contractors, the Rock Island
will soon have a double track the en-
tire distance between Chicago and
Des Moines. The company has sent
a party of engineers out to report
how much grading will be necessary
to double track the line from Iowa
City to GrinnelI and are row asking
bids from Des Moines contractors on
tho work.
The main line from Chicago to Iowa
City was double tracked some time
ago. The extension to Grinnell. a dis
tance of &C miles, will leave only A
miles between Valley Junction and
Chicago with single track. 1t is eN-
pected that the company will endeaV-
or to have the work completed this
summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
MRS. RICE ENTERTAINS IN
HONOR OF MISS CLAIRE RICE

Mrs. NJ. c. Rice entertained u party
of about thirty ladies at her resi-
dence on Twentieth street yesterday
afternoon III honor of her sister-in-
law, Miss Claire Rice, who is to be
married to Jacob b. Simon June 30.
The parlors were prcttily decorated
with pink and green as the prominent
colors. The feature of the affair was
the reading of descriptions written
by the guests Cf the arri-
val of the bridc-tC-Ee = her
new home Mrs. L. Simon, of this city.
and Miss Bettye Adler, of Davenport,
were voted the prizes for the best
productions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
COUNTY TEMPLE.

June 19.-CharIes J. Stein to w. O.
Stein. undiv. 1., We, lot s, block ;, w.
H. Edwards add. Moline, 81.
William jackson, ct al, To Gust
Samuelson. lot Z, block ,, Third Wheel
ock Fifteenth street add, Moline,
$425.
United States to John NJ. Walker,
nwH. neH. 10. 10, Pc.
United States to John NJ. Walker.
SEA, swH. Is, 10, Be.
United States to John NJ. Walker,
swH, seq, Is, 10, Sc.