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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
DIED.

In this city Sunday last Mrs. Lewis
Jordan, aged % years.
Deceased was the daughter of Mrs.
J. f Byrne, and was here on IA visit.
hoping to be benefited by a change of
climate. She had been suffering from
dropsy for the past year, which was
the cause Of her death Mr.. Lewis,
who resides in Mexico, was not APP
prised of the critical condition of his
wife in time to reach here until after
her death. Her mother and her
friends had been confident of her re-
covery until the last few days of her
illness.
Deceased leaves a mother. husband
and a son two and one-half years old
to mourn her loss.
The remains were shipped to Tempe
Tuesday morning for burial.
The grief-stricken mother and hus-
band have the sympathy Of many
friends.
Mathew Kirchen, q young man who
arrived in Clifton last fall. and for a
time kept books for f. +. Everhardy,
died at his brothers homo in Metcalf,
during Monday night. When he ar
rived in Clifton he appeared to be in
good health, but soon became and in
valid, the cause being tuburcolis or
the bowels. For several weeks past he
had been quite sick, but it was always
believed that his recovery was posi-
BILE. His remains were this morning
shipped to Montana for interment,
being accompanied as far as Salt Lake
City by Mrs. John g. Kirchen. De-
ceased was Il bright and competent
young man, and had made many
friends in his new nome. who regret
his untimely death, and extend their
sympathy to his relatives.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
Ball Game Postponed.

There wiz be no baseball game next
Sunday between the Clifton and Dem
ing teams. owing TO the fact that Dem
ing has lost two OF her best players and
could not make up fall team. This.
however, will be no draw0ac 70 the
Clifton boys, a. they will have more
time for practice, which i needed 70
some extent. The entire team were
out in uniform Sunday last. and it was
astonishing 10 see how much they had
improved since the first practice game.
1t was almost impossible for the ball 10
touch the ground
The diamond has recently been
cleared OF all stones and i no doubt
tn best baseball ground in the terri
tory, As well a. the fastest.
Clifton now has full team and when
the first game is pulled eff will demon
strate its ability in the baseball line.
The Deming boys will probably be seen
on the Clifton diamond Sunday, April
18th, due notice OF which will be given
in the ERA next week.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
INCORPORATION.

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The principal objections TO inco~-
.,o-.,-o1 are. tina, taxes viii no ir,~.a.-
al. .bo fear that the wrorr mon ,cflI .,.,
,r,o o.fiee and Doodle the town. ,5at
tho town : too small 10 maintain in
There can be no denvirg the fac,
that taxes will b,, Increased hat ,hi.
will be OF set by the Increased value
of nropertv. \ clean. healthy town
will he attractive to thrifty. progress
i've people. hence better class OF peo-
ple will come aud remain. Fire in
-urance will be reduced which viii in
measure counterbalauce the in
creased tax. The town i not too
small TO live in, or To die in. and our
citizens who want 10 die natural
deaths. favor improved sanitary con-
ditions. which will make this desirable
result possible and make the town a
habittblc place. filed with contcntcd
people.
The town will not be "boodled" If
the right peNpie are placed in Office.
Il i the duty OF every citizen to see to
It that only men of known integrity and
RECOGNIZED ability are placed in Office.
and then there need he no fear of the
professional "rrafters." There have
been no scandal, in regard to our
schools. and vet our trustees dfsburse
= considerable amount of money annu-
ally which i raised nv tavation. The
solo object oe the movement +. IN make
Clifton = healthy nIaca in which 10
live Racauso of nbv.icaI conditions
the town cannot sn,..ad ont uDcb and
tho crowded conditio, IF tho town only
aunbasizas the nacas-ftv of an imme-
di.t. soI,,iop If ,bi. ,ne.,io, IF vital
ironorto,co 70 tho liza and health NJ
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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
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last week 10 accept pos 40" ~ nurse
al the 10" S'e''o" nus ''''
Mrs. Tom Woods and children, OF
Tucson. arrived Monday night on a
snort ''--' TO Nl'l'oh ''Ie"u>'
Will tiiIlett, formerly OF Silver CITY,
has accepted a situation with ]. Z.
Holt. a North Clifton merchant.
Nj. o,5 NJ. uucb Williams lof,
last week for Demipo. wber, Mrs
Williams will spepd the summer.
Mrs. u g Hobart Of silver CITY.
arrived last week ON a visit 10 her
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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our neighbOrs
and friends for their kindness to Us
during the illness of our late wife and
daughter. and beg to assure them thai
their attention aud sympathy will
never be forgotten by b..
Very truly,
LOUIS JORDAN.
Mrs. r. !. BYRSE.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

John McMann, an artistic sign
painter, is doing" Springer's barber
shop, which comes out in fresh colors
every spring. Me. is IA very handy
man with a brush, as his work will
attest. He has returned to- Clifton to
stay.
Colonies VIM. Hart and Frank Ray,
who left Clifton some months ago for
Cananea, have located in Douglas. and
have engaged in the saloon business.
They are popular boys, and will do
well wherever they may locate. Their
many Clifton friends wish them abund-
ant success
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Harry Elder, who manipulates one Of
the laihes IN the y. c. machine shop,
met with "A very severe and painful acct
dent Tuesday. He was making u heavy
cut through a piece of steel when it
slipped and turned with terrific force,
striking the palm OF his right hand
and cutting it almost through and
through. He will probably be laid up
for a few weeks.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
Notice.

To be sold by the LIST, household
furniture, including tables. chairs, fine
gasoline stove, heating stove. refrig-
orator, Wheeler * Wilson machine
latest improved, lamps, etc. 80 to 33A
per cent. of.
Mrs. w. @. CLEMoNs.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Carl Caruthers, the tifteenyear-old
son OF Supervisor Eugene Caruthers,
died in Los Angeles last week, from
blood poisoning, caused from frac-
tured arm. He was bright young
man, and his death will be a hard blow
tn his parents, To whom the ERA eX-
tends its sympathy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

LOsr-Wong Fock lost certificate on
train between Clifton and Metcalf
Sl0 reward will be paid for its return
to Quong Waugh laundry, Clifton.
Arizona. 4-2-Im
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Mrs. Samuel Levy entertained the
ladies OF the Eastern Star at her
home Saturday afternoon last.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

a. NJ. Turner, a progressive farmer
OF the Duncan country, was In town
this week and informs the ERA that
he will soon engage in the commission
business, FOR the purpose Of placing
the produce o. the ella valley on the
Clifton market. Mr.. Turner recently
erected large warehouse in South
Clifton, where he will handle produce
when the season opens. He will in
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

The celebrated Laprelle ShOe-the
best shoe on the market-nOw for sale
by J. +. Holt North Clifton.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Mrs Jake Abraham has about re-
covered from her recent illness.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

School election passed off quietly
Saturday last. In the Clifton precinct
81 votes were cast, Dave Clark re-
ceiving II majority OF >. There was
only one vacancy on the board. which
Mr.. Clark will fill. In the Hill dis
trict about thirty votes were cast. +.
y. Layton, Tom Smith and Jesse
Yoakum were the candidates. few
scattering votes being cast. There was
IA tic between Layton and Smith, and
straws were drawn to see which would
receive the long term. Layton drew
the long straw and was therefore given
the long term. The new school board
will have much work to do during the
coming year. a. doubtless bonds will
be issued for the erection of a so, 900
school house. The board is composed
Of good business men, who will see
that the money is properly expended
and one of the best schoo, houses in
the county erected.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

J. ID. Garvcy has recently added two
well appointed bath rooms to his bar
Der shop in the Mcdonald block on
ConglOmerate avenue.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Bay Shannon arrived this week
from Texas with four cars OF fat cattle
for the firm Of CrOmb & Shannon.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Morris Rabuowitz at the Bell store
is in receipt OF fine line of ladies and
mems goods. which must be seen TO be
appreciated. Good Goods-Low
Prices"-arc his mottoS. Call and in
spcct.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

DIR. J.. y. w. 8urtch, J. II. Wood
and w. j. Wood have Incorporated the
Graham Land and Cattle company.
with a capital stock of 500, 900. They
are practical cattlemen, and will make
big success of the business.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

The habit OF fast riding on Copper
avenue during the night has become
entirely too common, and should be
slammed
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Paul Becker, one Of Morenci's best
Elbie 5. Smiths stock of dry goods
and notions, and will open for business
in the Manila block MIR. Smith will
now condne his business TO the grocery
and hardware business.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

An elegant line of new millinery.
up-to-date in style. and reasonable in
price, 1t J. Z. Holt :.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Mac Smith has recovered from a
severe spell OF pleurisy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

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, 1903-04-02
MINOR MENTION

The express Office is receiving a
fresh coat OF paint.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Clipped beef, cold boiled ham, fresh
oysters at Central Market.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

The new meat market building be
ing erected by the y. c. company
TO be occupied by Cromb Il Shannon,
will have Il large cold storage plant in
connection. 1t will soon be turned
over by the contractor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Largest stock millinery in town, just
received by ]. +. Holt.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

a cemetery association should be
formed in Clifton Tor the purpose of
securing a suitable location. and laying
out new cemetery. The Masonic
cemetery is now pretty well filled, and
hesides it Is possible that it may
eventually be found advisable to re-
move the remains from there 20 new
location. II possible it would be adj
visable to secure a new location where
water could be had that the grounds
may be beautified with trees and
flowers.
Mrs. George II. Kelly Of Solomon
Vile has been at the hospital in Los
Angeles for some time past under
treatment for a serious ailment. The
physicians in charge OF the case re-
Gently decided that an operation was
necessary, and Mr.. Kelly and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rawlins, left last week to he
present during the trying ordeal.
Mrs Kelly's many friends throughout
the county. hope for her speedy re-
cOvery.
Since the change in the boundary
lines eff the second judicial district.
J Idge Fletcher NJ. DOan will make his
home at Tombstone. whore the L. :.
court OF this district will most prob
ably be convened in the future. This
will be a great convenience to the liti-
giants OF this section. who have here
tofore been compelled TO travel to
Florence to attend u :. court, or to
look after other matters before the
court while sitting in chambers.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

For sale good patching outfit. In
quire at this Office.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Cromb & Shannon continue TO han
die the choicest range and refrigerated
meats. Telephone IS.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02
MINES AND MINING.


\. T Thomson. treasurer or the A
c. company. visited FL Pa-o this week.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

The Bccker-Franz company have
leased the first floor of the McFate
building, and will soon open first
class grocery store therein.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

John G. Kerchen, for-some time past
superintendent OF tie Coronado Com
pany'> mines. has re- gned ms position
aud viii probably soon leave for the
north.
The tunnel Of the Chase Greek Cop
per company l. now in 80 feet, and J.
80 feet beneath the surface OF the
mountain. Some sIlphide ore i be-
ing taken out.
". b. Thompson returned Monday
last from California, where he had
been 20 purchase hosting machinery
Tor the Coronado Copper company. Of
which he i president.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Don't fail to see Hollis millinery.
Finest in town.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Hon. G. NJ. Shannon, who spent Il
representative OF the ERA that he will
soon commence the erection of Il resi-
dcncc for himself in Hills addition to
Clifton. He has always claimed Cliff
been temporarily residing in Los
Angeles for the past year, he did not
at any time expect to give up his resi-
dence here. He has also found out
that the California climate does not
agree with him in fact he is convinced
that the Clifton article of climate
suits him better than anything that he
has found, 50 be will anchor with 1t
and hang to it. And then. too he re-
CARDS Clifton rs the center of the min
eral universe, and realizes that it will
eventually be the big town of the
southwest. Mr.. shannon has no
political ambition, and will in the
future devote his entire time to min
ing enterprises.
MIS- W lillaIn T. DOuSS uleu III New
York on the fifteenth OF this month.
She was born in 1909, heipg the daugh-
ter Of Arson Greene Phelps an i'm
porter and dealer in metals. In 1928
she was married to William f. Dodge,
and in 1893 her husband was taken into
partnership with her father and the
firm of Phelps, Dodge & Co. was formed
which has been in existence ever since,
and besides its New FORK business i
one OF the largest business firms in Ari-
IONA. Mrs. Dodge was the mother of
nine children, seven sons aud two
I daughter of whom six sons survive
her. Her husband died in 1888. Mrs.
Dodge was member of the Brick
Church in New York. which she joined
when thirteen years old, and was lis
youngest member. When she died
she was the oldest members of the
church.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Ladies-don't fail to see the new
line of shirt waists, now being carried
by J. L. Holt.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

DIR. c. d. Beldcn, grand lecturer OF
the Grand Lodge, y. +. N a. NJ. of
Arizona, arrived in Clifton Wednesday
night, and will spend the week here
lccturing the officers Of Clifton and
Morcnci lodges.
Church Services, Sunday 1880 a. m.
The Rev. y. II. Gunnett Of Los
Angeles will preach. $50 p. m, the
pastor; subject, The Fourth Com
mandment." Every body is cordially
invited to all services.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Another killing occurred at New
town, near Morenci last week. Rafael
Andres and Jose CHAVEZ had some
words, when Andres stabbed Chavez
with dirk. from the effects of which
he died Monday night. Andres was
arrested. and on "Wednesday was given
preliminary examination before Jus
tice Chapman, and was committed to
of the grand jury. Deputy District
Attorney Wiley E. Jones appeared for
the territory.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

DulidlhPt ana Will soon open Hrst-
class grocery store therein.
+. B. Lame has moved his office
from the Clifton Hotel to the building
opposite the ella Valley Bank. He
needed more room, hence the change.
Another attempt was made last week
to rob the Stafford postotlice. Joe
Towner ana John Mulkay, "hobos, ,
have been arrested charged with the
crime.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage Of +. L. Clark, Jr. to Miss
Annie Laura Knight. Of TularosO, n.
NJ, which will take place at the home
Of the bride on jane 18th.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

+. L. Beauchamp. general manager
Of the Polaris Mining Il Milling com
pany, was down from the mines this
week. and reports most encouraging
results being obtained by the develop
ment work now in progress.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

VIM. WhiDple returned last week
from prospecting trip in the Dewey
district, where he located few claims
He brought in some rich specimens OF
gold. silver and lead ore.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Everything neat and clean at Central
Market.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1903-04-02

Mrs. w. G. CLEMoNs.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-23

- economy in this country Nhe United States), and eA
peciay the Pacific coast is almost disreputable
A man Is ashamed to acknowledge that he walks to
- fare orders light lunch to the
pense Of heavy One finds Cafornians
ordering portion Of meat at
sons when they know that portion would be
than enough for both. There time very
long ago. when people in San Francisco dsained accept
change from quarter of dollar.
To be saving in the United States must have
moral courage The man who refused to pay than
reasonable price for Clothes let say, for dinners
who puts the money thus saved into bank, feels like
thief; people talk and though money
in fact to steal it.
Only in extravagant America however is economy dis
reputable. Here, some has written where
good another he must be lavish of his money being
all soveregns must be prOdiga princes. But In
Europe respects man the less treats him the
worse trying live cheaply People of wealth and
breeding do dsain practice little economies
rope They dare not order big dinner when they
only light collation.. They afraid travel
class to put up at the queter and less expensive
first class hotels
This extravaganza with money a natural trait rich
people, and it would do less if only the really
Americans displayed It, But the midle-cass Americans
countrymen, the most prodga of all and it they
who. while spending than their made
able have created the general opinion in Europe that every
American traveller is unspeakaby opuent person to
rob whom IS the patriotic duty of every European brgand
that goes under the Of nnkeeper guide, merchant
servant or others Of that ik.-San Francisco Bulletin.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-23
BURNS A THOUSAND YEARS.
Lamp First Lighted Ten Centuries A gt
Is Now Going Out.

Lamp First Lighted Ten Centuries Ago
Is Now Going Out.
Since the reign Of King Alfred,
something like thousand years ago,
Towneley hall and park in England
TOwneley family. which traces its
origin back for more than thousand
years. The members of this family
have a distinct claim to celebrity. for
it is to be feared that the famous
lamp of ToWNeley Chapel was the last
of the so-called ever-burning lamps in
England. At the beginning of the last
century there We're some half a dozen
known to fame still alight and which
had been burning for centuries. while
at the time of the reformation and
the dissolution of the monasteres by
hundreds Of them that had been burn
ing without interruption from the time
of the Norman conquest.
Doubtless these perpetual lamps
were a remnant of that form of pagan
worship known as the everlasting fire,
,
both male and female. the latter
known as vestals. and who were pun
ishable with death if they allowed the
fire to go out. How much Importance
was attached even after the reforma
ton and well on into the seventeenth
century in Europe to these ever-burn-
ing lamps is demonstrated by the fact
that some Of the greatest scientists of
those days devoted both much time
and labor to the discovery of some
species of illuminant that would burn
forever Many works have been writ
ten about the matter by French, Ital-
ian and English writer's, some of
whom vouch for the most eXtraordi-
nary details on the subject. Thus, for
instance. 1t is solennly asserted that
at the opening of the tomb Of Tullia,
the daughter of Cicero. in Rome in
the Via Appia, In the sixteenth cen
tury, a lamp was found burning there,
which, If the story authenticated by
records at the vatican and bearing
the signature Of Pope Paul III. are to
be believed. must have been burning
for more than 1000 years.
Bailey in his English dictionary of
1880 tells that at the dissolution Of the
mOnasteries in the time Of Henry VIII.
there was lamp found that had then
burned for more than 1000 years
that is to say. since the second cen