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Lee Hobbs was up from Duncan last week.
 Mrs. Claud Short and son have re- turned to Clifton.
 County Assessor John Birdno is in Clifton today on business.
 Mrs. Curry H. Love visited friends at Metcalf Wednesday of this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Bennie returned Sunday from a short pleasure trip to Fl Paso.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul Reisinger left this morning to spend few days at Duncan.
 Sheriff A. A Anderson spe1t few days of this week in Clifton on business.
 Mesdames A. s. Cox and J. N. War den, of Metcalf, spent Tuesday last in Clifton.
 MT. Broshears, who resides in the valley, made a business trip to Cliff ton this week.
 Father J. Garnet made a visit to Lordsburg Monday, returning home the same evening.
 Mrs. Lula Smith and son left Mon- day for California, where they will reside in the future.
 Mrs. Abe May, ot Capitan, N. M., arrived in Clifton last night on a visit to her son, J. R. Shanklin, and family.
 Mrs. John Stirratt left Friday for Fl Paso, where she will spend d month visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Marston.
 P. H. Wilkinson, one of the en- ployes of the Shannon general office, departed Saturday for California, where he will spend his vacation.
 Mrs. E. D. Wilson, who left Clifton several weeks ago to recover from the effects of a case of fever, re- turned from Texas Saturday night.
 MT. Cuthbert, who has been asso- ciated with the local Gila Valley bank since the illness of c. A. Van Dorn, returned Monday from short trip to outside points.
 c. G. Lynch, manager of the Blinn company, and Guy B. West, [ auditor of the same firm. and both | residents Of Los Angeles, spent sey- eral days of the past week in Clifton. Geo. Webster, B. B. Adams, Adam Smith, R. T. Hill and w. A. Pitt were among those who left Clifton Sunday to serve on the United States grand jury, which convened at Globe Monday. ] H. s. Van Gorder, manager of the 1 D. c. store at Morenci, and cashier of |
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A Big Cattle Deal.

A cattle deal of much importance was made last week in Clifton when
 Webster & Tucker closed a deal whereby they assume the ownership of the Crane brothers cattle and ranch, situated on Mule creek. The cattle number in the neighborhood of 2000 head and the ranch and range is unequalled anywhere in Arizona. Webster & Tucker already have large cattle interest on Rattlesnake range and were among the most ex- tensive cattle owners before their last investment. Crane brothers have resided in the Mule creek sec tion several years and report that their cattle experience has been of successful nature in Arizona.
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Death of Harry DenSmOre.

Harry Densmore, ot Duncan, passed away to his long rest Sunday morning last, after short illness. He was at- tackled with a carbuncle on the neck, which gradually grew worse and with a complication of blood poison, re- suited in his death: He was a man of about thirty-iye years, the most of which he spent in Duncan, being one of the old land marks of that neigh borhood, where he has friends by the score. he cOGImenced working for B. F. Billlngsley many years ago and for the past several years has been Franks right hand man in the Bill kingsley general merchandise estab- lishment. Both MT. Densmore and his wife are believers in Christian Science and as a physician was not called in the sore was neglected.
 Harry Densmore will long be re- membered by those who knew him best as kind hearted and generous friend. The funeral occurred Mon- day afternoon and was atte nded by a large number of friends and ac- quaintanCeS.
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Ernest Frye, one of the old time prospectors of this district, visited camp last week to become acquainted with the new money which is now being circulated. He was greatly surprised in its appearance as it had no beautiful illustrations on it and was of ordinary color. Ernest is one of the old timers in this section and says this is the first time he has seen substitute used for cash. He was not pleased with appearances and after trading all his clearing house for provisions, returned to his camp, where he will not be troubled with any more plain money.
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T. A. Balmer, the popular Clifton dentist, has made arrangements whereby he is now in position to handle first-class plate and porcelain inlay work, in addition to his general line of dentistry work.
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The New York-Arizona Gold and Copper company is maintaining a continued wave of activity which has not diminished in the least since it's organization less than a year ago. Operations have continued unceas- ingly ever since the start until now. A large amount of development work has been accomplished, furnishing encouragement for the building of a ten-stamp gold mill. Some handsome gold ledges have been uncovered, assaying into the thousands, but the management of the company are banking their future on the large amount of low grade milling ore already proven up. James Wester, an experienced assayer has been busily engaged for the past few months making an exhaustive number of assays, determining whether or not sufficient milling ore existed to warrant the erection of a mill. His findings were of an affirmative nature, and he is at present off on tour inspecting gold mills in order to make d wise selection of the plant best adapted to the class of ore to be treated. The Lillian tunnel is in 800 feet, showing large bodies of milling ore carrying gold, silver and copper. The Williams tunnel, in which F feet of gold-silver ore has been struck, is in POO feet, and the Thompson tunnel is in a distance of 21N feet, showing several rich ore bodies. An assay taken from this tunnel gave returns of s35O gold to the ton. The Buzzard Shadow, on which the exceedingly rich gold strike was recently made, continues to furnish flourishing results and an excellent grade of ore is being main- tained at depth. If reports from the property make good, the company will make no mistake in building a 20-stamp mill, provided it is con- venient to raise sufficient funds to meet the expense. With gold mill in operation, the New York.Arizona company should have DO difficulty ip rapidly swelling Its treasury.
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Henry Dietrich, chiet physician ot the A. c. company and Dr. Perkey, of Moreuci, spent several days at Johnny Parks ranch, where they slaughtered a white tail deer. Dr. Die trich made numerous promises. but as his supply was small, the veni- son did not go around. They report a most pleasant time.
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The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. D. Miller of Hills addition, was called to it's Creator Monday, the fun eral occurring Tuesday afternoon. The bereaved parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
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Through an oversight last week, the editor of the ERA, in mentioning the gentlemen who advanced to the 32nl degree of Scottish Rite Masonry, left out the name of F. Backstein.
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Mrs. G. E. Reed and MT. Charles Ellis were married in Duncan Tues day evening of this week. Both the bride and groom are well known in Clifton, having resided here num- Der ot years. They have d host of friends here who join the ERA in ext ending congratulations.
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Mining enterprises in the Lone Star district and mining section ad- jacent to Stafford are operating just the same as if there was no financial shortage. New corporations are con- stantly being organized to take over and develop some of the best claims of that section and it now begins to look as though Graham county will eventually be spotted with reduction plants and paying mining companies. The ERA would like to see all of them enter the dividend class. We can't have too many ot them.
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The old baggage coach of the A. & N. M., which has been remodeled and repaired for passenger service was completed last week and put into service Monday. On the first trip out the water tank of the heater blew up and disfgured the roof and one end of the coach. Fortunately nobody was injured. The safety valve caught, and caused the ex- plOsiOn.
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Colonel Greene has announced that Cananea will soon open up again. He also stated that much develop ment work is being pushed and that when she starts it will be in full blast.
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The Clifton Theatre commenced this week with it changes three times a week and after next Sunday the first show will be started at o'clock on account of the short days. As usual, the musical concert will be given tomorrow evening in addition to q frst-class moving picture pro- gram.
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Attention is called to the com parative statement of the First National Bank of Clifton, which appears in another column of this issue. A comDarison of the called statements of August 22, and Decem- Der 3rd, will convince the people of the excellent condition of that insti- tuition. Individual deposits in August were Sl97 ,44l.70, while on the 3rd of December they have increased to S2l4, ,940.0O. Another distinction be- tween the two statements is that cash on hand has increased from twenty nine per cent. in August to forty two per cent. in December.
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MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn.MOrenci Dis.
 trict and Surrounding Camps.

The Perry & Spence lease at Steeple Rock is going along about the same as usual and the firm is accommodating a good amount of ore on the dumps.
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E. L. Williams, shelter foreman at the Shannon plant, left Saturday last on an extended visit to his old home in England. He has been associated time and is generally known as first-class man in the smelting line. His trip will consume three or four months to lis old play grounds, which he has not seen for many years. It is not generally known, but some of his most intimate friends surmise that one of the pleasures of his trip will be the consummation of a romance that has been going on for several years.
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MINOR MENTION


Al Kunce, who has been connected with the Standard Copper Mines the past several years has resigned his position
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The young men of Clifton enter tained a number of young ladies at the Casino hall last night with most enj ,yable ball, to which number of married couples were invited. Light refreshments were served during the evening and the young men were highly complimented upon the manner in which they entertained their pIJestS
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Notice MaSOns.

All members of Coronado Lodge, F. x A. NJ. are requested to be pres ent at its next regular communica- ii on to be held on the 14th day of D eeember at Masonic hall, without f Il.
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Mrs. E. NJ. Williams, Sr., and her est; mabie granddaughter, Miss Lucas Evans Williams, both ot Wetumpka, Ala, who have been visiting MT. and Mrs. E. M. Williams the past few weeks, departed for their home this morning. Miss Williams made many friends in Clifton during her visit here
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The A. c. output for the month of October has been made public, being l2l4 tons of Bcssemer copper, a con- siderable decrease from the previous month. The closing of concentrator No. ) made some difference in addi- tiou to which several minor delays occurred at the shelter during the months run. However, it was not expected that the 14OO-ton output would be kept up, as that was the banner output for the company. Only under most favorable circum- stances can an output of 400 tons be made with the present smelte- facili- ties. The time, no doubt, is growing near for vast changes in the A. c. shelter, which will most likely in- clude some of the most modern facilities.
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Fish and game in season at the Clifton Meat and Cold Storage mar lraf
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Regular shipments of heavy ton mage from the Antietam mines, own ed by the New England and Clifton Copper company continue to the Shannon shelter. Although the company has curtailed working forces to cope with the present low price of the yellow metal, it is now in a posi- tion to hold it's own. The ore from the Antietam is of good grade and the new tram is money saver to the company. The ore body is of ex- ceedingly large size and reports are to the effect that it is getting better. Prospects are good for the Antietam making one of the big properties of the district. Should the price of copper range at another high level, which it no doubt will, the New Eng land should prosper with flying colors. It then will be in position to become the third big company of Clifton.
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No. 5S2l.
 REPORT OF THE CONDITION First National Bank of Clifton,

At Clifton in the Territory of Arizona at the
 Close of business, August P, 1907.
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Hand your orders in for that Christmas turkey.
 J. A. Billingsley x Co.
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E. U. Beauchamp, who has been absent the past couple of months on business connected with the Gold Belt development and reduction com pany, returned home last week. He reports having uI~t with much en- couragement in raising funds for the erection of gold mill to handle the ores of the company. It is a well known fact that the Gold Belt has one of tEe best gold propositions in Arizona. With a mill to handle the ore there is no doubt but that the company will make a fine showing financially. Enough ore is already blocked out to insure handsome returns on the investment of a mill and there appears to be no question as to the permanence Of the ore body. During the strenuous financial situa- tion the company has maintained its working forces on development work in the gold and copper shafts. All properties of the company are look ing we'll and stockholders are all we'll satisfied with the headway being made.
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l. w. J. RILEY, Cashier of the above named bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. w. J. RILEY, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of December, 1907. THOMAS SMITH, (SEAL) Notary Public. Ny commission expires December 90, le10 CorFeCt-Atlest
 (E. M. WILLIAMS
 Directors SAM ADRAEAa
 tJoHH R. HAMPTON
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TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. e,

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA.
 County of Graham fss l. w. j. RILEY, Cashier of the above named bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief w. J. RILEY, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of August 1907. THOMAS SMITH, (SeaD Notary PhDlic. My commission expires DecemDeF 20 1910, COFTeGt--Attest:
 (R, A. WILLIAas
 DlFaet0Fs:Y aAa Anh4HAH
 JUHE k. HAMPTON.
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Book your orders with Clifton Meat and Cold Storage for your Christmas turkeys.
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Clam BoulliOn, Tomato Boullion, etc., are being served at A. c. drug department.
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No 5s2l REPORT OF TIE CONDITION
 OF First National Bank of Clifton

At Clifton, in the Territory of rizona, at the close of business December 3, 1907.
 RESOURCES
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All UnequaIIed Bargains
We offer our entire stock of Jacket Suits at Reduced Prices, ds follows:
Regul'r S27. 50 garments S2o.5C

We are sure that the garments of- fered cannot be equaled in correctness of style and goodness of make for the price we ask. Positively no carryovers or past season styles in the lot.
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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25
Shaw

Mr. and Mrs. Jockey Mathes and
Mrs. Ledgerd spent Friday in Cha
mute.
W. Fl. Nation went to Parsons
"Wednesday to spend few days but
were called home by the serious ILL
ness Of their son Walter.
Vesta Helmer returned from Chi
cago where she graduated as a trained
nurse,
Lloyd Buroge and Bertha Bell at
tended Teachers meeting In Erie
Saturday.
Mrs. Myrtle Howell returned to
Chanute after a visit with her mother
Mrs. Haviland.
Several ladies from Austin took the
train at Shaw Saturday to attend the
Teachers meeting 10 Erie.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Hand aHd son
spent Sunday at q. r. Fanatis's.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25

A surprise party was given at the
home or Ed Wells Friday night In
honor OF their Il wedding anniver-
sary.
Born to John CLANCY and wife a
san.
There will be an oyster supper at
Shaw Thursday night Oct. "a given
by the Sunday school.
Earl Herod Of Chanute aud Ethel
Herrick OF this place were married in
E-ie last Wedtes lay,
Lille Gibson spent Saturday and
Sunday at home. She /, attending
Business college In Chauute.
Mr.. Reshner who purchased the
riverside farm will move here SOON.
Bertha Bell is teaching at Shaw
during her brothers. Illness.
VIM. Burdge delivered hogs at Erie
Monday.
&c. E. Eckley received load of flour
Monday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25
District 66

Mr.. Ames 10 building q barn On his
farm east of the church aud will re
model the house soon. Fred Bower
has leased the place for five years.
Lynn Landlord came home from
school Monday quite sick but is better
at this writing.
HAPPY Wyatt and sister from Bun
ker Hill district were at church Sun
day morning.
Mrs. Anna Neptune attended ser
vices at the Christian Tabernacle
Tuesday night.
Mr.. Chspple came In from his hunt
ing trip Monday afternoon, His
daughter Mrs. Audibert came up for o
visit with home folks.
John Tye and wife, Art Gilmore and
wife visited Sundey at NJ. A. Tye's.
Mrs. Thurlow preached her farewell
sermon to the church Sunday. The
church has secured an Evangelist and
hopes to begin revival meeting In
the ear future.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25

Earl Hunter of near Leanna maze
his usual trip to Roliin Sunday even
ing. The attraction being our Roliin
school teacher.
Jno. Foore who conducted a series
of meetings here left for his home III
Parsons Monday.
Several from here attended the
monograph and picture entertain
ment at Ceremonial last week.
Albert Burghart and wife and the
tlericke family attended the Taosr
nacle meeting IN Chanute Sunday
evening.
Fred Beale delivered a COW 70 Cha
mute Monday which he sold 10 SOME
unknown party.
Fred Burghart and family OF Ls
anna and Ed Burghart aud family VI
Chapnte and Albert Burghart and
wife OF near here spent Sunday at
NJ, r. Burghsrts.
Marion Beale attended the A ID L
A doiDgs at Parsons last week.
Mrs. Mary Burghart is repairing
her house at Lea ma with a new coat
Of paint her son and son-in-law are
doing the work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25
HIS DEAR OLD MOTHER.

"My dear old mother who is now 80
years old. thrives on Electric Bitters"
writes W. B. Brunson, of Dublin, GA
"Jhe has taken them for about two
years and enjoys an excellent appe
tite, feels strong and sleeps we'll"
That's the way Electric Bitters affect
the aged, and the same happy results
follow in all cases of female weakness
and general debility. Weak, puny
children too, are greatly strengthen
ed by them. Guaranteed also for
stomach, liver and kidney troubles,
by all Druggists. SO.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25
Lime Plant Items

Jim Adams bought some baled hay
OF Chester Mundell last Saturday.
Guy Smith is busy posting sale bills
this week.
Mr.. Delp who lived near the M. e.
church, died last Thursday after a
very long tedious sickness lasting
since early spring of dropsy. He was
a highly respected citizen and well
known having lived many years on
his farm. He leave wife three
daughters ana one son all of whom
were present at the funeral.
Sam Hasty enjoyed q visit from his
brother VIII last week. He lives 10
Oklahoma. The brothers went to
CoyvIlle TO visit their mother, Friday.
Grandpa Cnafin is visiting his son
Newt this week.
Mrs. Joe wiltse is suffering from a
very sort throat at the present writ
ing.
Mr., and Mrs. Tom Manner returned
home Monday after weeks visit In
Kansas City.
Religious services at the Golden
Ridge school house Sunday night cen
Quoted by Rev, Jones. Everybody
iuyited.
John Bodin has 4 singing schools in
running order and will organize 2
more this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Carlburg invited
several Swede families TO take dinner
at their house last Sunday, II being
Grandpa Csrlburs's 70 birthday. They
departed in the evening wishing
grandpa many more such happy &C
caeloLs.
The Lime plant has started work
beginning Monday Of this week. 1t
will sooR be determined new whether
It will be 9 paying business. They
have a specialist from st. Louis here
testing the lime stone.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1907-10-25

Art Gilmore moved from Chanute
Monday into one Of the houses north
of the West brick plant.
John MCGOWAN has purchased a
farm In Pawnee county. Kas. ana ex
ects to move in about d month.
John MCGOWAN and wife returned
Tuesday from their trip to Westerl
KaT sas,
Walter Taylor and family and Ora
Hodhen from near Eallton visited
Dan Bowers Sunday.
Anna Neptune and Edith Chapple
spent Sunday with Pearl Greasy.
Jake Bower and wife called on their
daughter Mrs Strack In Chauute sun
day and then drove out TO the north
cement plant.
Mrs. R. A. Parkins of Chanute
visited her aunt, Mrs. Greasy Friday
night and Saturday.
George Smith entertained at dinner
Saturday his little friends. Clyde
Winters and John Huffman.
The EndeaYoI service at the church
will be held after Sabbath school led
by Iva York.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Jones went to
Center Ridge Saturday and visited
the family of Robert Vice until Sun
day afternoon. 1t is needless to say
the visit was an enjoyable one as the
families are old frir nds,
John Rustamier and wife of Cha
aute, Grandma Blggs and VIII Melon
aid were Sunday visitors at Fred
Bowers.
Grandma Biggs visited Brlcktown
friends Sunday afternoon.
Grandpa Terry is able to get around
by resting his injured limb on chair
but grandma IS still quite poorly.
Mabel and Estil Jones entertained
at Sunday dinner Lon MCGOWAN,
wife and baby, R. A. Parkins wife
and daughter, Jerome Neptune and
wife of Chanute and Atha Parkins uf
Humboldt.