The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-09-03
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part of the week from his trip TO
California.
Pr. Williams received word the
first of the week that his mother had
died quite suddenly at her home in
Tennessee. On account of washouts
Mr.. Williams was unable to get out
in time to attend the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Arthur return
ed from Long Beach Sunday evening.
Mrs. Arthur had been quite sick there
but is somewhat improved at present.
Secretary Old6eld, of the Elks
lodge of Globe, was in camp last week
taking applications for membership
in that lodge. About twenty have
decided to take the work as soon as
the lodge has made arrangements to
take care of them.
Newton Stark and Henry McKe Og
returned Sunday from a months visit
with home folks in Missouri. The
boys say that they ate watermellons
and fried chicken about six times q
day, and their looks certainly show it.
A cricket team has been organized
at this place and as soon as the sup
plies arrive and they have had time
to practice a little they will be ready
for business.
The home talent troupe repeated
their play "A Noble Outcast" to a
full house at the Rink Saturday night.
This was without question one of the
best entertainments ever given by To-
cal talent in Morenci.
The Gun Club gave an opening eX-
hibition at their new grounds Sunday
that was enjoyed by all who attended.
On Friday evening they will give
dance at the Club.
Chester Davidson spent a few days
last week in Lordsburg on business.
He reports that the recent rains have
settled little of the dust down that
way.
Pablo Rodriguez fell one hundred
feet down a waste chute at the Liv-
erpool mine Sunday. He was not
seriously hurt with the exception of
having both shoulders dislocated.
Gus Hunt leaves the first OF the
week for a short trip to Tucson. He
expects to be gone about two weeks.
School commenced Tuesday morn
ing with d full corps of teachers and
large attendance. Some of the
small boys have already completed
the very difficult problem in arith-
meLic of finding out just how many
days must elapse before vacation
time again.
A car broke loose on the Longiel-
| low incline Monday evening and took
d header for the bottom. The car
was torn to fra Umeuts but no damage
was done otherwise.
| William Berry, assistant concen-
traitor foreman at Clifton, was bust
ness visitor in the Hill City Monday.
Z. w. Honeyman left for Tel =
nessee Thursday morning where his
mother is very ill. 1t is sincerely
hoped that when he arrives he will
find her much improved.
William Armstrong, of steep e
Rock, n. NJ, has accepted position
with the d. c. NJ. Co. as shift boss in
the Ryerson mine.
Harold Skaling returned from
his vacation Sunday evening, having
spent a month in the various towns
along the coast.
A mining society has been formed
at this place for the discussion OF all
subjects in connection with mining.
Bylaws are being drawn up this week
and election of officers will take place
at the next meeting.
Mrs. Kruttschnitt and daughter
arrived in ca mp last week for d visit
with Julius Kruttschnil t, Jr.
One of the worst electrical storms
that has been in these parts for years
occurred Monday afternoon. No dam
aye was done except to telephone
and electric light wires.
Louis Carnolot. prominent Italian
of this prce, fellint an empty chute
Saturday afternoon and was dead
when rescued. Funeral services were
conducted from the Catholic church
Sunday afternoon.