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The copper era., 1906-01-04
A Card From MT. Yeitch.
CLIFTON, ARIZONA, January 8, 1906.


 To the Editor of the Copper Era,
 DEAR SIR:-I was very much sur prised to see the statement in the ERA last week that MT. Colquhoun, when last in Clifton, worked against the amalgamation of the school dis trict of Clifton. This statement is entirely wrong and I would thank you to contradict same in the next issue of your paper.
 What MT. Colquhoun did do was to call a meeting of the trustees of both districts and MT. Moody, superintend- ent of schools, and endeavor to bring harmony out of the muddle that eX- ists. I would further add that MT. Colquhoun was strongly in favor of amalgamation. Yours truly,
 ALEX VEITCH.
 In reply to the above the ERA will say that if MT. Veitch's statement is correct, then the editor of this paper has been wrongly informed by some of the men who attended that meeting. Technically, yes, MT. Col quhoun was in favor of famalgamation, provived the people of North Clifton approved of it; that the north line of the south district be moved back to where it was supposed to have been originally and two of the trus- tees of the north district be appoint ed for the consolidated district and the other from the Shannon com terests. This is the story as the ERA gets it from those who were present representing the south district. This, of course brought on the old fight, and the trustees of the south district left the meeting with the understand ing that MT. Colquhonn was strongly opposed to the merger.
 The south district was created ne arly four years ago, and the dis puted line is in accord with the pe- tition which is still on file in the clerks office. It is true that this line is not where the people thought it stay unless changed by an order of the district court, for the board of supervisors not only refused to change the line but as a matter of fact con- solidated the district, and this was done before MT. Colquhoun called the meeting referred to by MT. Veitch. If MT. Colquhoun was in favor of almalgamation then why did he held and all those illegal votes cast? If the district is consolidated this line will be plotted out so far as the schools are concerned, and were it not for the fact that bonds have been voted in the south district which will slightly increase taxes on property north of the supposed line, it is not probable that there would have been any opposition to amalgamatiOn. However, the whole thing is too small a matter to cavil over. The people want schools. They are entitled to them and they must have them.
 And by the way, MT. Veitch, how do you stand on this school question |? Are you in favor of amalgamation and the building of school houses, or do you want to see the question settled through the courts, while hundreds of children are deprived of the advantages to which they are entitled? Do you endorse the cast ing of hundreds of illegal votes against amalgamation by employees of the Arizona copper company, or do you think it would be better to leave the school matters to the American citizens of the district?
The copper era., 1906-01-04

The Sons of Hermann watched the old year out and welcomed the new one in at their hall. There was music and plenty to eat and drink, and all had a pleasant time.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

The high score for the new year at the Casino for the ladies side is 221, which was made by Mrs. Minor Simms. Joe Deck holds the belt for the new year by a score of 257.
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A Happy New Year to the school board of the consolidated district! Do your duty and fear not. Remem- Der that the future of hundreds of of little ones is in your keeping
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The Cananea plant was shut down temporarily last week for lack of coal and coke. All of the big plants have been having trouble to keep up their supply of coal and coke. Oil would prove a solution to the prob lem, and it will be found cheaper in fhA end
The copper era., 1906-01-04

Master Raymond Hill entertained number of his little friends Satur- day last, it being his fifth birthday. All of the little folks had a very D1eaSant time
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"Money back if not satisfied in 30 days trial.' This is an offer made by Dr. Schell, Arizonas leading op- tican. Weak eyes, headaches, etc., positively cured by glasses. Eyes ex- amined free. Central Hotel until to- morrow evening"
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Dr. Burtch, M. H. Kane and J. W. Lancaster attended the turkey shoot at Metcalf Monday, but the birds were mostly gone when they arrived, and besides they were so cold that they could not shoot well, so they claimed
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\ Mrs. J. Homrighausen died at her
 home in Oakland last week. She was the mother of Mesdames E. H. and G. A. Franz, of this city, who left soon after the receipt of the news for their former home in Oakland.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

The Japanese pin settlers at the Casino bowling alley are on to their job and have shortened the match games considerably, which puts more ginger into the players.
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To the school children of Clifton :: A Happy New Year to you, little ones, with the hope that ere this year rolls by every one of you may attend school in a brick building, with a sure enough fire in the stove!
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Henry Medlin, who was driving the delivery wagon for the Becker-Franz company, is recovering from hurts received in runaway accident which occurred Sunday morning last. The rig was dumped into the Hume, and was a complete wreck. The young man was not badly hurt, and will soon again be attending to his duties.
The copper era., 1906-01-04
Now Here,

Dr. Schell, Arizona's leading optician, is now at Central Hotel, and will remain until Friday evening. Only one more day to have your eyes tested free by an expert. Full line of glasses.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

Miss Chapman, head nurse at the A. c. hospital, has recovered from a recent sick spell caused by severe cold.
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Presbyterian Church Seryices-Ser- vices this, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Sunday morning worship Il a. m.; evening service, The Com munion Service 7:3O p. m.; Sunday School 9:3O a. m. All are cordially invited to be present.
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A Happy and Prosperous New Year to the merchants of Clifton. May the results of their advertising in- crease
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To the Clifton Herald: Here's to you, Major! May your shadow never grow less
The copper era., 1906-01-04
Glasses. Glasses.

Do you wear glasses? Protect your eyes by having them properly fitted. Dr. Schell, of Tucson, guarantees a perfect fit. Eyes examined free. Central Hotel until Friday evening. One more day only.
The copper era., 1906-01-04
LOCAL MINES AND MINING.

A Happy New Year to the rugged old prospectors. Stick to your claims, boys, the harvest time will soon be here
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Two or three unfurnished rooms for rent on Frisco embankment. Ap- ply to Louis Bernstein.
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To the mining companies: May copper remain at its present price during the entire year!
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To the wage-earners of the Clifton Morencl district: A Happy and Pros porous New Year!
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FOR SALE-5O0 shares Clifton & New England Copper Co. at SIPS per share. Fred Marston.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

FOR SALE-50O shares Clifton & New England Copper Co. at SIPS per share. Fred Marston.
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FOR SALE CHEAP-11-room furnish ed house on East Side, Clifton. Ap- ply to Yee Him.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

To the school teachers of Clifton {: A Happy New Year to you, ladies! Keep up your nerve and do the best you can under the circum- stances! There's a happy day com incl
The copper era., 1906-01-04

The Young Peoples Social club will give dance at Prettyman's hall Saturday night.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

FOR sALE-In Hills addition one Broom house and lot. For particu- lars address Box I, Winslow, Arizona.
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Dr. and Mrs. Fales entertained New Years callers from to 10 p. ID. New Years day. Mrs. Tales was as sisted by her daughter, Mrs. Tealc, of Los Angeles, who is here spending the holidays.
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For Sale.

Furniture, carpets, range, all kinds of household goods. Belgian hares with young S2.0O. Mrs. Allie Pratt.
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Sunday family dinners at 5 p. m. at the Manila dining room, Chase creek
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A Happy New Year to the ladiesl
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been leading quiet life on his farm
 in Missouri for a few years past, re-
 turned this week, and will probably remain in Clifton. He has a beauti- full place in Missouri but finds it hard to remain away from the mines,
 where so many of the happy years of his life were spent.
 The Columbus Copper company of New York was recently incorporated for the purpose of developing mining property near Metcalf. Chas. E. Stevens, man of much experience in the district, is in charge of the property, and has already commenced work. Good ore is already being taken out, and it is expected that shipping will soon be commenced.
 The ERA is informed that John K. Erskin, director and secretary and treasurer of the Standard Copper Mines, the Standard Consolidated Copper Co. and the Clifton Copper Mines, has resigned his position with the company on account of friction with the board of directors. The ERA is not advised as to who has been appointed to fill the vacancies caused by the resis nation of MT. Erskin. MT. Erskin has been an energetic member of the board, and gave his services free to the company. His friends in this section regret that he has seen fit to retire from the com pany.
 The New Year was hailed with de- light by local shareholders of the New England and Clifton Copper company for the reason that ship ments of ore were commenced on that date, which means that from now on the company will be on self supporting basis. Ore is now being hauled by wagons from the mines at which will be increased to forty or fifty tons per day as soon as the tramway can be completed, which will no doubt be in operation somc- time in February. The company are now working forty men in their mines and a small force on the construction of the tramway, which will be in- creased, besides the men employed in transporting the ores, making in all quite a nice payroll, which will be felt in business circles.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

Edwardo Terra fell into a shaft at the Coronado mine Friday night last, aud when found was dead. Judge Campbell held an inquest on the body the evidence going to show that death was due to his own careless ness. Terra was employed in the mine, and knew of the shaft.
The copper era., 1906-01-04

Copper City Lodge I. O. O. F. and Evening Star Rebekah lodge held joint installation last Tuesday even- ing, to which a number of visitors were invited. The occasion afforded much enthusiasm and after the cere- monies had been performed number of very interesting speeches were made the principal one being made by Past Grand P. P. Greer, who received a handsome past grand collar for his faithful services during the past term. At the conclusion of the entertainment the members and guests were invited to the banquet room, where an abundance of dainty refreshments were served and all went home feeling that they had been well cared for by the Rebekahs in the way of entertainment and good eating.
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Shannon

Total pins Shannon team.............. 26C Total pins A. c. team. m................... 25C
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MINOR MENTION

Write it 1906.
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Meet me at the Casino,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
How Handwriting Expert In
Murder Trial, Proved
Slifer's Innocence
NOTE SHOWN TO BE GENUINE
Individual Words We're Cut From Un-
questionabIy Authentic Letters Of
Dead Woman, To Make Up Contents
of Note, and Similarity Could Not
Be Questio Other News Of Iowa.
pecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Grundy Center, Aug. 1s-Those who
followed the famous Slifer murder
trial at Grundy Center, less than two
years ago, in which the young hus-
band was acquitted of the murder of
his wife and forgery of the note found
indicating suicide, will be interested in
the detailed testimony of Francis b,
Cortney, Of Milwaukee, the handwrit-
ing expert, who was involved in the
case, as to how he worked out the
tangle which was up for the courts
to decide The Milwaukee Evening
Wisconsin, of a recent issue, says:
"One of the interesting cases in
which Mr.. Courtney took part as an
expert witness was the Slifer case in
Iowa. A young married woman died
suddenly and left note saying that
she was taking her own life. Her
young husband was accused of her
murder and the note was called a
forgery.
mr. Courtney secured number Of
unquestionably authentic lettrs of
the dead woman and from them he
cut out individual words to make up
the contents Of the note and pasted
them together in the same form and
order as those in the questioned note.
The verdict of the jury favored the
young man. it being shown that the
woman had taken chloroform with
suicidal intent.
The illustration referred to is as
follows: ] take this to end my trou-
bles. Goodby to ALL The words cut
out and pasted appear IDENTICAL
ly the same as those of the letter and
their similarity can not be question:
adn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
HAD MARROW ESCAPE.
Illinois Central Engineer Came Nea,
Being Instantly Killed at #. Dodge.

illinois Central Engineer Came Near
Being Instantly Killed at Fl. Dodge.
Special to Times-Repuplican.
Fort Dodge. Aug. 1s.-Engineer
George Thompson, of the Illinois Cen.
trail, had a narrow escape from In
slant death when bringing limited
passenger train No 2 into this city
from Omaha Thursday night. The
train was an exceedingly long one, and
Engineer Thompson, a freight engineer,
with his big freight locomotive, was
double headed on the train.
AS the train was pulling into Mccoy,
a small town near Wall Lake, the en-.
CINE threw it's right side rod, and the
big mass of steel crashed thru the floor
of the cab, between T,hompson's feet
AS the rod again descended,a quad
rant from the boiler was thrown loose
and all the steam escaped, the engine
becoming "dead" at once. It was plac-
ed on side track and the big train
was brought in by the regular engine.
The damaged freight locomotive was
brought here Friday, and will be re.
paired at the local shops. It seems
wonderful that no lives were lost and
that the train escaped derailment,
which would probably have been very
disastrous, as there were hundreds
aboard the long train.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
KILLED BY TRAIN
Arnold D. Tillman Struck by Fast
Mail at BurIineton-Body Was Hor-
ribIy Mangled - Inquest Will Prob
ably Be Held.

Burlington, Aug. 1s-Arnold Till
man, son of 'Mr. and Mrs. George c.
Tillman, of West Burlington met his
death early yesterday morning on the
Burlington. 1t is probable that he was
struck by No. 15, the west bound fast
mail, but this cannot be definitely de-
termined until the return of the train
crew. Certain it is, however, that the
unfortunate young man was struck by
some train and met instant death. His
RETAINS were horribly mangled when
picked UP by the crew Of No. Is, be-
tween the street car bridge and that
of the railroad, and taken to West Bur-
lington, where the body was deft with
out any explanation.
Owing to its mutilated condition, IL
was at first impossible to identify the
body. The top Of the head was cut off.
one leg was severed from the body, and
the corpse presented CHASTITY appear
ance. Yesterday morning Coroner
Prugh had the body removed to his
undertaking rooms, where it was f1nal-
ly identified as being that of Arnold ID.
Tillman.
1t is probable that an inquest will be
held today upon the return of the crew
Of No Is, who are the only persons
who can throw any light upon Till
mans death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
Ace Miller, Who Was Working
Near Calendar, Submits to
Amputation
IN THREsHlNG MACHINE
Miller Had Climbed Up Into the Ma
chine, and Started to Clean Top Of
: the Feeder, When the Board Top
Broke Under His Weisht-Brother
Overcome by Heat.
Special TO Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Calender Aug. 1S.-Ace Miller, who
had his foot taken off by threshins
machine, while working in this vicin-
ity. is very weak from the loss of
blood, but it is thought that he will
recover Mr.. Miller, who is about 80
wears of age, and unmarried had been
helping thresh grain at the Will The
lander farm He climbed up on the
machine and started to clean the top
of the feeder and while the machine
was still running the board top broke
under his weight and one of his feet
was caught in the machine and cut
to slivers. Anputation was made
necessary.
John Miller, his brother, who was
working on farm about two miles
away from the Thelander place, was
notified of the accident, and ran so
hard thru the heat that when he arriv-
ed at the scene Of the accident he was
overcome and required the services of
the physicians to pull him thru all
right.
A 14-year-old son of IS. O. Thorsrud,
Clarence, put some gun powder into an
empty bottle and ignited 1T by dropping
burning piece of paper in the bot
tie in order to see what the scientific
result would be. Altho not seriously
injured his wounds are very painful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
TO BE RUNNING SEPT. IS.
Announcement Made Concerning Fl.
Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Road.

Announcement Made Concerning Fl.
Dodge, Des Moines e. Southern Road.
Special to Times Republican.
FIT. Dodge, Aug. 1s.-The announce
ment has been made here that on Sep
TENDER Is, the Fort Dodge, Des Moines
& Southern will have completed the
laying of the rails and will be rum
ming construction trains over their own
line to the west side Of the river at the
point where it crosses the Des Moines
river near the Duncombe Mills. The
work on the bridge at this point is
very fairly under way. The cement
foundations for the piers are being put
in and in very short time the real
structural work will be commenced.
The work is progressing in the most
satisfactory manner in all sections
along the line with the exception of
that part of the grading in Gypsum
hollow. 1t is expected, tho that this
will proceed rapidly from this time
on and will be completed by the time
the road is in readiness to lay the
track
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
FROM ALL OVER IOWA

the tugs pulled loose. Mr.. Barnett, in
endeavoring to control the horses.
jumped to the ground and his wife fol-
lowed his example. She struck the
ground in such way that she sus-
tanned bad fracture Of the left ankle,
the bone protruding from the flesh and
allowing the joint water to escape.
Bows.
Mrs Henry Faneslow thinks she can
beat Mr. Bailey's rooster. When her
turkey hen started to set the, gobbler
sat near her several days. Then see
ing nest Of hens eggs near by in the
weeds he sat on them. In due time
three little chickens were Matched. Mr..
Gobbler seemed very proud of them
thru the day, but when night came,
man-like, he flew upon the roost and
left the little ones crying for mother.
Dana.
Mrs John Boyle, accompanied by her
son Michael, of Brooklyn, N. T., and
her daughter, Mrs. Katie Scruggs. were
south bound Tuesday for Des MONIES.
where Mrs. Boyle will undergo sur
glcal operation that will be serious for
woman of her years. Some six years
ago Mrs. Boyle scratched her leg below
the knee upon barbed wire, which has
never healed properly, and her journey
to Des Moines is for the purpose OF
having the old wound cut open and the
bone scraped.
Alden.
Word was received in Ellis township
Saturday that Mr.. Hillhouse formerly
residing in that neighborhood and faith"
er of Messrs. Arthur and Stewart Hill"
house, who still live there. had died
most unexpectedly near his home in
Indian Territory. His son Judson, who
removed from Ellis to indian Territory
this last spring, had made arrange
ments with his father to take train
and go to look at some land they were
interested in. Judson reached the sta
lion, but as his father did not arrive,
he did not take the train, anG went
back over the road his father was to
.aR2e, II knan thazxsasaa at Mszao2-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18
CHICAGO and RETURN

such ticket to be good for the journey
to Chicago only during the
Four Days Immediately Preceding
and the day Of the meeting, and for
the return journey from Chicago only
on the day of the meeting and the
Four Days Immediately Following
when properly countersigmed and
stamped during business hours on or
before Saturday, October 20, 1906
that is to say, between 900 a. m. and
500 D. min the office Of the assis-
tant secretary, Mr.. w. G. Bruen, in
Chicago. Such ticket may be obtained
by any holder of stock registered as
above, ON application, I'm writing, to
the president Of the company in Chi
eaxo. but each stockhoIder must indi-
,vidually apply for his or her ticket.
Each application must state the full
name and address OF the stakeholder
exactly as given in hi- or her certifi-
cate Of stock, together with the num-
ber and date Of such certificate. No
more than one person will be carried
free IN respect to any one holding OF
stock as registered on the books OF
che company.
Secretary. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-08-18

arrival. It seems the old gentleman
had nearly reached the station, but sat
down on a bridge to rest, and had quiz
city expired. His daughter, Mrs. o. S.
Carpenter, went west on receipt Of the
news, and hoped to be present at tho
funeral.
BIairstown.
Owing to sudden development Of a
quite serious nervous trouble, Mr.. o.
w. Allen has been obliged to give up
indoor work for the time being, and
has resigned his position as assistant
cashier His place will be filed by
MIR. Russell j. Shreeves, who is well
known not only in this vicinity, but
thruout the county and elsewhere. He
has had considerable experience in
banking and abstract work and will be
we'll received by the patrons Of the
bank.
Wyoming.
The Wyoming Cemetery Association,
presum ably an organization of women,
has donated site valued at $500 in
that cemetery, and the Wyoming w. R.
c. will erect thereon a monument to
the memory of the grand old veterans
of the civil war. 1t is proposed to raise
a fund which will provide for beauti-
, full and enduring monument, one which
will be an ornament to the cemetery
and municipality and a fitting recog-
milton of the services of those soldiers
of the greatest citizen army of all
times.
Bennett.
Somewhat Of surprise was sprung
on the people of Bennett Monday even
ing, when it was announced that Will
lam Blerkamp Jr., had sold his interest
in the Bennett Savings bank and his
residence property to Mr.. j. p. Meyers,
Of Stevartville, Mimi, and that gen.
tleman had been elected cashier Of the
local inahtation to succeed Mr.. Bier-
kamp.
Albert Vittum has sold to his son.
Ernst, the northwest quarter Of sec
ton 81, in Lincoln township, Black
Hawk county. Consideration $75 an
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