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The copper era., 1906-05-17
WILL BUILD HOTEL.
Arizona Copper Company Will Make
Many Improvements During the
Coming Month.
From the Morenci Lender.

From the Morenci Leader.
The officials of the Arizona Copper
company in Morenci and Clifton have
in contemplation many improve
ments that will materially change
the appearance of the locations ad-
joining the Longfellow store. Mr..
Paul Nicholas has issued orders for
the removal of about fifteen houses
Immediately adjoining the store
ground and some have already been
moved. The opening of the Monte
yuma tunnel will be bridged over and
Il plaza formed, and back from the
store a brick building will be erected
for the accommodation of the store
employees with lavatories and baths,
and d first-class restaurant.
The building now occupied by the
Longfellow restaurant will be torn
down and on the site there made a
$50, 900 air compressor plant will be
erected. The houses on the row
above the restaurant will be moved
back and the residence of G. B.
Nonamaker will be changed into an
office building. The sawmill now at
the Longfellow incline will be moved
to the new location, and on the
ground now occupied by the Morenci
Bakery cold storage plant will be
erected.
These new improvements speak
well for the confidence the companies
have in the Morenci camp. and will
improve the appearance of things in
general. The general idea of i'm
provement seems to mean that the
Shacks that have been an eyesore for
several years are doomed to go and
more substantial buildings will take
their places.
Among the improvements contem-
plated, those for the betterment of
the health of the camp are receiving
favorable attention, and Mr.. Culqu-
houn and Mr.. Nicholas are favora bly,
inclined to putting in a sewerage
system on the hill Immediately back
of the Humboldt hoist, that will do
away with the outside closets, and be
an Improvement in the appearance
of the houses in that locality. There
is little doubt but that within very
short time, all Copper mountain will
be an American residential district,
and these improvements to be made
by the Arizona Copper company, will
go long way towards bringing this
commendable idea to a focus.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Baylor Shannon enter
tanned with five hundred at their
residence in South Clifton Tuesday
evening in honor of Miss Crawford
of Silver City. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Veitch, Miss
Crawford, Miss Woodman and Messrs.
Hampton, Baylor, Inglis, Patterson,
Riley and H. W. Horn. Refresh
ments we're served and a jolly time
was had.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Wiley e. Jones, the invincible
democratic war horse of the ella.
spent few days in Clifton during
the past week. To an ERA represent
tatiFe he stated that his mission to
the copper metropolis had no politi-
cal Significance; His principal bust
ness seemed to be, in relation to the
noble order of Red men, of which
he is chief of the consolidated tribes
of Arizona. However, he seemed to
have considerable business with Maj.
Latin and other democratic bosses
while in Clifton.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Manuel Riz and Refugio Gonzales
were the contracting parties to an
elopement which took place in Clifton
one day this week. The man is
about twenty-four and the girl about
fourteen. She is the daughter of
joaquin Gonzales, well known in
Clifton. They have not since been
seen and it is likely that they have
gone for bridal tour of Mexico.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

At 2:30 p. m. yesterday Miss Alice
Sidebotham was married to Mr.. E.
Merritt. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Krichbaum at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Sidebotham, of Mo-
renci. The bride and groom
will make their home in Clifton,
where they are we'll and favorably
known. The ERA extends congratu-
lations to the contracting parties.
The copper era., 1906-05-17
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
co-partnership of Gatti & Hill, doing
business as wholesale and retail
butchers, has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent, Mr., Hill retiring
All bills due the firm will be collected
by Mr.. Gatti and all debts will be
paid by him. J. G. GATTI
r. 7. HILL
Clifton, Ariz., April 10, 1906.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The J. q. T. Club is the latest
dancing organization in Clifton.
Numerous season invitations have
been sent out and it is likely that
many good times socially are in store
for those who were fortunate enous h
to receive bids. The club is under
the management of popular young
DeOD1e
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Mesdames Geo. Reitzer, G. o. Bill
Kingsley and Jones, Misses Annie
Young and Grace Pierce visited Mo
renci last Monday evening to attend
a meeting of the Rebekah lodge of
that place. They report having had
a very pleasant time.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

A collision occurred in the A. &
N. M. yards Friday afternoon which
completely demolished one box car
and damaged several others.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

There was a picnic up the river
Sunday last complimentary to Miss
Crawford, of Silver City, who is the
guest of Mrs. Alex Veitch. All those
who attended had a delightful time.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Clifton and Morenci will cross bats
again Sunday next. There will be
something doing as usual.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Just received at the grocery de-
partment of the A. G. store, Club
House Grape Juice in pints and
quarts, Roses Lime Juice and Port
a bile Lemonade
The copper era., 1906-05-17

c. C. Brillingham's orchestra fur
nished music for the Totem Club
dance which occurred last night, and
it will also furnish the music for the
dance to be given Saturday night.
The orchestra is composed of mem
beers of the Clifton band, and although
it has been organized but a short
time it Is rendering excellent music.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Miss Kate Bishop was united in
marriage last week to B. F. Bowman,
both well known young people of this
section. who have the best wishes of
their MANY friends
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Major Latin is still trying to craw-
fish out of his own proposition to run
against the editor of the Leader for
the legislature. He now says that
it was some other fellow, whom he
still claims that he can Skin four
city blocks" Pshaw, Maj, why not
come out squarely and say that you
are afraid to run against Mr.. Cleave-
land. Fess up, Major.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

S. J. Forbes, merchant prince of
Copper avenue, is completing a large
warehouse, in which he will carry
his surplus supply of goods.
The copper era., 1906-05-17
Notice.

Commencing May 1st, 1906, all
barber shops in Clifton will keep
the following business hours: Open
up at a. m. and close at p. m. Sat
urday open from 8 a. m. until II p. m.
Sunday closed all day. Prices will be
tho same in all shops.
F. H. SPRINGER,
L. E. HOEYE,
+. A. OCHOA,
GOMEZ & LAMEY,
JESUS GONZALEZ.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Chas. Chesterfield, Paul Becker
and Mr.. Hoops, of Morenci, came
down last night to attend the council
of the Red Men.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Robert Nardelli's residence at Met
calf was burned one day last week,
and he was badly burned while rush
ing into the house to rescue the baby.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Archie Merrill, cashier of the A.
G. store, is recovering from a recent
spell of sickness which confined him
to his room for several DAYS.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

For sALE-One good Studebaker
wagon. Enquire of Mrs. G. c. Reed,
Chase creek.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

w. F. Hagan left this week fol-
Grant county, New Mexico, where he
will spend a few days on business.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

You get the benefit OF experience
when you buy goods at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-05-17
Fancy vests at the Hub.

For sALE-One wall tent, 12x14,
comparatively new. Enquire of w.
A. Dickey, Blinn Lumber Co.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The picnic given by the ladies O.
the Baptist church at G uthrie last
Saturday, was greatly enjoyed by
all who attended.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Mrs. G. G. Spann one day last week
entertained a number of ladies COM
plimentary to Miss Kate Crawford,
of Silver CITY.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

FOR RENT-new Broom cottage
with water, at $15 per month. Apply
to w. D. Whipple
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Matilde Provencio, who was badly
crushed at the A. G.. smelling plant
one day last week, passed to his long
rest on Saturday.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The citizens of the Blue river
country state that if the prospect
i've can didates expect votes in that
section it would be wise for them to
send in donations to the road fund
of the Blue and Frisco.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

c. P. Dunn, a prominent business
man of Ell Paso, is spending a few
days here looking after his various
interests in this section.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Miss Nancy Spezia, former resi-
dent of Morenci, is now employed in
the office of J. c. Gatti's meat mar
ket
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Butter-Belle Springs the popular
butter for sale at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Commencing Thursday, May "a, the
Clifton Band will give open air con-
certs every other Thursday.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Values at the Hub. This is our
first word on the subject. More
later.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

There will be work in the second
degree at the Masonic lodge Satur-
day night.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

DIR. Schell, of Tucson, who has
been fitting eyes in Clifton and Mo-
renci for the past nine years, will be
at Central Hotel tomorrow for a few
days only, The doctors reputation
for reliability is too well known to
need comment. If in need of glasses
or if suffering from headaches call on
him during this visit. Examination
free and all work guaranteed.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Largest stock OF ladies', misses,
and children's oxfords in the city at
the Becker-Franz Co.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

''The house of leaders," Smith:
store.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

H. M. Watson, postmaster, met
with an accident one day last week
while taking a bath. He used a
bottle of carbolic acid instead of
shampoo and has been burning ever
since.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

AllegrettiS Famous Chocolate
Creams received weekly by express.
\. G. drug department.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The Herald and Col. Mickey Hogan
are grooming Uncle George Burris
for justice of the peace, alleging
as one of his qualifications that he
was an understudy to Col. Roy Bean,
known all over the world as ''The Law
West of the PeCos.''
The copper era., 1906-05-17

r. & R. whole cooked Ham in BIB.
cans and Club House homeless Sar-
dines-all sizes-for those who like d
first-class picnic lunch, at the Gro
Gerry Department of the A. G. store.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Our market is always open for in
spection. Courteous treatment and
good meats. Clifton meat and cold
storage company.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

A slight earthquake shock is re-
ported from Tombstone.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor after their business meeting
Wednesday evening at the Presby-
terrain Church, repaired to the hospi-
table home of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Reardon, where thirty-seven OF
the young people were delightfully."-
entertained and refreshments
served. Mrs. Reardon was assisted
by Mesdames Love, Fraser and
Cooper.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Mrs. Walter Tappin is recovering
from a spell of sickness.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

During the present week the Era
is in receipt of letters from New
York and also from London enquir-
ing as to the value of stock in the
New England and Clifton copper COM
pany, and also asking many other
questions of interest to stockholders.
There seems to be d small demand
for the stock but no one knows the
amount of the stock issued, or the
financial condition of the company.
The people of this district have
large amount of money invested in
the stock of this company, and they,
too, would like information along
these lines. Shareholders are en-
titled to full statement of the COM
pany's affairs.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

An interesting item of news comes
from Boston to the effect that the
Arizona Commercial company has re-
Gently been a heavy buyer of Shan
non stock, which probably accounts
for it's recent rapid advance. 1t is
now selling at above SO and the prob
abilities are that it will go consid-
erably higher. A press dispatch says:
''There is no present idea of a merger
between the two companies, but they
see a great future for the Shannon
and they will ask for proxies from
shareholders, hoping thereby to come
into control of the property" The
Shannon is doing well, and at the
present price of copper it is earning
big money. It's February output was
1000 pounds; for March 922, 900 and
for April l ,312,O00. A large amount
of Shannon stock Is held in Clifton
which was bought at from S. to 81,
hence the holders have made some
easy money, which they can add to
by holding on a while longer.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

DIR. Schell, of Tucson, Arizona's
leading optician, will be in Clifton at
Central Hotel, on his regular visit
from Friday until Tuesday, four days
only. Do not neglect this opportun-
ity to have your eyes tested free by
an expert. Full line of sPectacles
and glasses.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Major Latin will leave in a few
days for the ella Hot springs, where
he will spend a few weeks recuperat-
ing his health. 1t is his intent to
put himself in the pink of physical
condition in order that he may be in
shape for the strenuous work of the
campaign. During his absence the
editorial tripod will be graced by
Professor WaCaSer.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Newly furnished rooms in private
hOuse-adobe. Enquire of Chase
Creek shoe
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The choicest cuts at the Clifton
Meat and Cold Storage.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

The Academy Opera House at a
sacrifice. Call at opera House.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Security four-a car load just ar
rived for Smiths store. "The best
ever
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Flynn saddles and Studebake
wagons and buggies at the Becker
Franz Co.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Summer underwear from balbrig-
gan to silk at the Hub.
The copper era., 1906-05-17
LOCAL MINES AND MINING.

1t is reported from Silver City that
the Burro Mountain copper company
have transferred their holdings to
!. l.. Merrill and associates. Mr..
Merrill originally opened up the Cal
umet and Arizona, and is everywhere
recognized as one of the best miners
in the country. In this new enter
prise he is doubtless backed by Michi-
gan capital. The property purchased
comprises twelve claims, and was de-
veloped under the efficient manage
ment of Capt. Tom Parker. The
Burro mountains are rapidly coming
to the front.
AS an illustration of the possibili-
ties of this district, Mr.. Baylor, of
MetCalf, recently took lease on an
old dump and mine owned by the
Shannon Copper company near Gar
field, and the first month he cleared
from his royalty between four and
five hundred dollars He is now
opening up the property, which
promises to make one of the best
mines in the district. The ore
shipped averaged more than twenty
per cent. The system of leasing
mines is a good way to open up
properties.
superintendent Stevens of the
Chase Creek copper company reports
to the ERA this week that the big
tunnel is now cutting a large body
of low grade sulphide ore which is
heavily impregnated with iron and
sulphur. He regards this as the most
important strike yet made in the
property, as the iron and sulphur con-
tanned in the ore will enhance its
value as a smelling product. The
new engine for pumping air into the
face of the tunnel is now on the
ground, and will soon be in place.
The claims are being surveyed. AS a
whole the property is looking re-
markedly well.
The copper era., 1906-05-17
For Sale.

Try Security -four, then you will
know how good it is Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

A party of Morenci people piloted
by Paul Becker, lost one of the hind
wheels of their hack on the way to
the ball game last Sunday. Paul
declared that it was a warning that
Morenci would lose. The party were
in such a hurry that they picked
themselves from the dust and made
the rest of the distance a-foot, in
time to witness the balloon ascension
in the second inninU
The copper era., 1906-05-17

WANTED-An active, hustling
agent for the Deming Steam laundry
Liberal commission made. Apply at
this office.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Services will be held next Sunday
in the Baptist tent, which is located
upon the lot just east of Mr.. Elliott's
residence in Hills addition. Sunday
School 10 a. m; morning service IL
a. M, subject, 81 have Set The Lord
Always Before Me-" young peoples
meeting I p. m; evening service 7:45,
subject, christian Heroics." Good
music will be prepared for both
services. Come and bring your
friends
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Lily cream butter, purest and best
butter on the market at the Becker
Franz Co.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Some thing new, Nut Caramel Sun
dae. Have you tried one? a. c..
drug department.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Have you tried the Security flour,
Smiths store.
The copper era., 1906-05-17

Edward Pope, night operator at
Stems, on the S. P, died in FL Paso
Saturday last from the effects of
burns received in the fire which de-
stroyed the depot on the previous
day. Pope was knocked Unconscious
by bolt of lightning which struck
the building while he was sending a
message. The building took fire, but
Mr.. Pope recovered consciousness in
time to crawl out before the building
burned to the ground. He was picked
up later by the crew of a freight
train and taken to Ell Paso for treat
mRnt
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
CAUSE HE sTEERED.

Il was one winter two three years ago that had
to act in my Defense boy who lived near
house had brother larger than himself who had made
long sleigh out of two seds group Of boys and got
together and asked the boy could take the sleigh
when went coastng He said ttYes, = SO took it
and went We were taking last slide when Of
the boys made it tip and broke it, When picked
ourselves up they all to and asked me why I
had tipped it told them had not but they said,
You steering and didn t steer well and that's why
it tipped over When way taking it home
the boys said would have pay FOR the sleigh. When
came to the boy house called him out and had
to speak defense. We argued for awhile and
at last the other boys agreed share in paying When
started for home the boy who to blame acknowl
edged that he had done it. -Axel Algren,
Sixth Grade 1901 East Lake Street.
Horace Mann School
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
HER OWN BATTLES ENOUGH.

One evening my sister, my brother and were play
ing school, We had taken the black ink from the shelf
and put it in the center of the table My mother
sitting at the other sde reading interesting
My sister, who the teacher, talking and
laughing with my brother behind book She told me
had stayed out long enough came in trying to hide
SMILE Then it that my sister said 'Have you any
thing to says' II ready to stop talking said.
ssI shall let your parents know about this, she sad
and when she taking pen and paper went
the ink My sister left the room quicker than did,
just then When my mother saw it she said "Did you
do this7 Then long conversation took place and it
was known after that that did not do it. always
up to my story, but did not tell mother who had
done it, for that my sisters story and she very
quickly told it herself. Marie Burkenstock,
Fifth Grade, 1908 Emerson Avenue N.
Grant School. 49,.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
THE SOURCE OF PLAIN CAKES.

ssI wonder where that bottle of has gone
put it right this shelf, said my mother
day as came into the where she had everything
in readiness for cake. t'I had intended to make
cake,'' she continued; then looking in the
face she began to laugh and seeing her laugh began
my cream ssI didn't said carelessy. "oh,
tell by the look in your eyes she answered and then
growing serious she went II you would rather drink
cake" And she went to work to make her "plain'
cake. tMaybe you didn't put it the SHELF" said.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
VERY CIRcUMsTANTIAL.

ttIts serious question, young man, and want You
right up it. That watermelon was on the back
porch all this afternoon, because your mother teephoned
and the delivery said he brought it at noon.
You the only here all day." That night had
all the shades down in my so that no one could
make fun Of me going to bed at e3o The greatest ev
against that did feel like eating any
thing for supper that night and asked them any
body could eat when accused of such crime The next
morning when felt all over but my sore
vanished when at O'Clock the grocer brought a
large watermelon and apologized for not having brought
it the day before. He had left it by mistake the
wrong porch. All that day allowed to eat as much
watermelon as liked and I felt much better when
went to bed that night. Ray Chapman,
B Seventh Grade, 1888 Portland Avenue.
Bryant School.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
ONE OF FDo's WORRIES.

ftClarence!' "What is it7'' Don't you think it's
about time to learn not to break much9' 81 can't
think of anything have broken You cantf Come
into the kitchen and what you have broken.o ct
didn't break that said to my mother. Maybe Duke
did it. Duke brown dog of ours) and went up to
grandma because he has not been here all day. When
Duke home and we took him to the place
where the dishes he tried go out of the kitchen
Then mother knew it not I and it saved from
having the worst of the bargain Clarence Blake,
Sixth Grade, 1929 Grard Avenue n
Grant School
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
PEACE SECURED.

tNow, you mad Now, you re mad!', sang M my.
sang again had degned to reply at first At this,
however, turned around and CRIED Im not very mad.
Do you think so7' trying to make my voice sound
genial could. Dear me! Schoonates do get up
rels easily and about nothing, too. In inmost
hearts hardly knew what quarreling about
But not going to give in and neither she,
there it It really about little thing that had
up in game at school during the preceding
rel. AS she kept saying mad in sng-song
Tone grew anger than before but resolved not to
anything But instead, about the next minute turned
around and in spite Of my honorable resolves began in
defense II suppose you think mad Well, know
ann but at the time, wouldn It be tauntng
anyone all the time for anything can't help if
mad at you and just think here stopped and
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
HE JUST HAPPENED TO KNOW.
(Honorable Mention. }


was walking along the street when [ turned cor
ner and big policeman confronted He said
the one who broke the front window in the grocer's
store tried to say something, but could not He took
the store and told the grocer that he had at last
caught the one who broke the window. 'No, you have
not!', cried I at home and he brought gro
ceries over to house while he gone
else broke " t1Hes innocent - said the storekeeper
smingy. >< Eli Murdo,
Sixth Grade. 8Ol Girard Avenue N. :.
Grant School
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-01-14
THEY TOOK HIS WORD.

was in my cell at pastry court. t'Vice Monster
Judge Yellow Squash you to the courtroom"
little rasin pie rolling in, sputtering bits Of
juice and raisins from large hole in the center of his
face he talking so loud and fast We went in to-
gether I took my seat and gazed around me in great
astonishment There all kinds of cream puffs and
pies and things lined up in the In section Of
this number Of vegetables. 9 Slence!''
dered the Judge you charged with kidnapping Sir
Plum Puddings little girl Mush Pudding. Now, that
you or are you not guiltya''
IT am not, - said /.
q Prove IT, said Judge z. Squash.
tsI have never tasted 'Mush Pudding in all my
fe The judge then went out and right away returned
saying, t'N Not guilty'' Harriet Bachmann
Seventh grade, 2S18 Grand Avenue.
Whittier School.