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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31

Mel-Did you see me at the theatres was In a box.
 Nel-No--probably that was why I didn't see you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31

Tn the average apartment house ev erybody talks but the dumb waiter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31

An Eastern man has refused positive ly to accept any gold coins with the will hasten to add that he was not Q newspaper man however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31

It's wise father who knows his own daughters millinery bill when he gets it..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31

Governor cummina of iowa sums up the situation as follows: Taft on the contest. and then a hard close light between Taft and Bryan for election to the Presidency. with Taft winner by much narrower margain than Mo- Kinley won by in 1Sy6,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31
Politics and Politicians

Republicans of New Jersey will meet at Trenton, May g. to select their dele gates-at-large to the National C9nven. ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-31

From The Washington Times we copy the following:
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
Brady O'NieI in Graham County.

Brady O'Niel, who is canvassing
the territory for the nomination of
delegate to congress on the demo-
cratic ticket, visited the lower val
ley last week and was booked to visit
this section, but up to the present
time has been steered away on ac-
count of the many Mark Smith sup
porters. Mr.. O'Niel is making a strong
fight tor the nomination and incident
ally is making a strong campaign
against the high freight and express
charges in the territory. He has also
remarked that he thinks it the duty
of the democratic party to correct
this evil and is willing to take it up
on himself, provided the party is
willing, to push it. Mark Smith has
finally decided to be a candidate
again and if he is turned down it
will be the first time since he came
to Arizona.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
EAGLES TO GET REVENGE.
Game Matched with MOrenci for Next
Sunday Afternoon.

Manager Dunagan, of the local
Eagle base ball team, received word
from the Van Gorder Colts this week
closing arrangements for another
match game, which will be pulled of
on the Clifton diamond next Sunday
afternoon. Morenci has been practic-
ing since their last victory witt the
determination that the Eagles
should not win another game this
season, and manager Dunagan has
used every effort to strengthen his
team. A new pitcher has arrived
who will in future make trouble for
the Morenci battcrs. The boys have
been practicing to some extent and
will be in a condition to redeem
themselves Sunday afternoon. Pros
poets are extra good for good game
Sunday and the fans should turn out
and give the boys some encourage
ment.
The Eagles have ordered their new
uniforms, which will arrive in a short
time, but will not be ready for the
next game. The following players
will compose the Eagle team, with
one or two exceptions: Graham,
Barclay, Longwell, Williams, Joe
Deck, Kelly, Lancaster, Evana,
Brock, Fred Deck and Dunn.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
The Body Of [. [. Watson Recovered.

Hugh Watson, who left Clifton last
week to join in the search of his
brother, who was lost a couple of
weeks ago on Catalina Islands, Cali
fornia, returned home Tuesday. He
reports that the fate of his brother,
Lloyd, was a deplorable one and his
sufferings can only be left to imagi-
nation. The body was recovered be-
fore Hugh arrived there and the re-
mains taken to Los Angeles for
burial in Rosedale cemetery.
The exact circumstances which led
up to the death of Lloyd Watson will
never be known. He left the hotel
at which he was employed and told
friend that he was going to gather
some shells. The superstition is that
he went down the beach consider
able distance and was caught by the
tide, which comes directly against
the high steep mountains. He no
doubt become tired of waiting for the
tide to recede and decided to ascend
the mountain. He was considered an
excellent climber and was possessed
of confidence. The height of the
mountains he attempted to climb is
estimated at 1850 feet, the most of
which is practically straight up. AS
his shoes were off and his hands badly
lacerated there seems to be little
doubt but that he attempted the
climb.
The remains were found on d shelf
$50 feet from the bottom of the
mountain and from the. condition
of the mountain side he must
have assembled nearly 1900 feet above
the shelf. Darkness caught him and
heeither became exhausted or lost
his footing and fell to eternity. 1t
required desperate efforts and the
risking of other lives to recover the
body and it Is said that the rope
which was used in lowering and rails
ing those who went down to the shelf
was almost worn in two by the sharp
rocks.
Lloyd was bright young man and
formerly resided in Clifton, at which
time he was connected with the A
c. grocery department. He left
here a little over three years ago
and has resided in California
ever since. He has many friends
here who regret his untimely |
ending and extend to his brother and |
parents their deepest sympathy.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
PURELY PERSONAL

George Olney was up from Stafford
last week on business.
Mrs. A. A. Coleman arrived from
Colorado this week to join her hus-
band.
Mrs. E. J. Heyl and children are
over from Douglas on a visit to rela-
tiYes.
Lee N. Stratton, district attorney
of Graham county, is up this week on
business connected with his Office. .
J. H. Cuthbert who was recently
associated with the ella Valley bank,
arrived last night from Douglas. He
may decide to locate here.
Mrs. Martha Abraham, formerly a
resident of Clifton, but now of Cali
fornia, recently arrived to spend a
short time with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Catlin, who
spent the past month here on visit
to their son, left Tuesday for Cali
fornia, where they will spend short
time on pleasure trip. From there
they will go to Oregon.
Walter Payne, who has been located
at the Antietam mines the past year,
will leaye in a couple of weeks for
California, where he will join his
family. From there they will journey
to England to remain a year or
longer.
M. Lurie, who arrived here several
weeks ago from New York, left this
week for his home in the east, after
a most pleasant visit. Before leav-
ing he succeeded in making deal
whereby the Bazaar store may have
a new proprietor.
Abe Ferber, who resided in Clifton
a few years ago, at which time he
was manager of the Hub on Chase
creek, returned last week from Los
Angeles, where he has until recently
been engaged in business. He will
most likely make his home in Clifton.
A. A. Anderson, one of the best
sheriffs Graham county ever had,
was up few days this week on bust
ness connected with his office. Mr..
Anderson has not yet mentioned
politics but in all probability will be
a candidate for reelection on the re-
publican ticket. His record as
Sheriff of Graham county is good
one and will no doubt secure many
votes from the citizens of the coun-
ty, regardless of politics.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Jack Holman, who has charge of
the new cement construction work at
the Coronado mine of the A. G. COM
pany, was down a couple of days this
week securing material and supplies.
He reports that he is getting along
nicely with the work and it will not
be very long before he will have
everything in readiness for the in
stallation of machinery. The ma
chinery continues to arrive and a
great portion OF it has already been
transferred to Metcalf, from which
point it will be hauled over the in
cline. Upon completion of the new
hosting plant at the Coronado mine,
it will be the best equipped mine in
the Clifton Morenci district. The
capacity of the old hosting plant
was not more than 100 tons of ore in
twenty four hours, whilethe capacity
OF the new plant will be 1000 tons,
being indeed a vast differ 1t
will be few months before the new
plant can be completed.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

The cricket game last Sunday be.
tween the crack teams of Clifton
and Morenci was one OF the most in.
teresting contests ever pulled off on
the local diamond, but the Cliftonites
were much too strong for the visi-
tors, who went down to defeat by an
unmerciful margin. The local slug.
gers piled up scores over the 100 mark
and could have made more but it was
unnecessary. On the other side many
of Morenci's best batters met with
hard luck and retired without scor-
ing, and they declared themselves
ready for the next match, which will
be pulled off in about two weeks. The
fielding of the Clifton team was ex-
cellent and very few possibilities
were overlooked, clearly demonstrate
ing the fact that practice is a won
dertul thing. The game was wit
messed by large crowd of enthusiast
tic spectators and the applauding
was intense when good plays were
made on either side. All who took
part in the deliberations had most
pleasant afternoon and are looking
forward with interest to the next
match game. ~..
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

w. NJ. Clark, who formerly held the
position of chief groceryman in the
A. c. store, visited Clifton this week.
Mr.. Clark resigned his position with
the company to accept similar posi-
tion with the Green company at Can
anea, at which place he remained
until the camp closed down. Since
that time he visited his old home in
Tennessee and spent the last two
months in Ell Paso. He is now To-
Gated at Duncan, where he may en-
gage in business and make his home
in the future. He is very enthusiast
tic over the future of Duncan and is
of the opinion that it will be a good
town within the next few years. The
farmers of that section have been
doing we'll the last few years and a
considerable amount of mining activ-
ity has recently sprung up in the
surrounding hills. Mr.. Clark has
many friends here who were glad to
see him.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

1t is reported that the Arizona
Lumber company had a letter from
E. S. Merritt this week. He was in
Oklahoma and said that he would be
back soon TO lock after his business.
Merritt is the carpenter who left
Clifton couple of weeks ago on real
short notice, leaving long string of
debts behind him and his return is
most improbable. There are a num-
Der of people here who would like to
have social session with him.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Manager Lehman, of the Consoli.
dated Telephone company, this week
informed the ERA reporter that the
president of the company had IN
structed-hiuEto put in telephone in
the lodge room for the benefit of the
various lodges. No charge will be
made for this service, which will be
a great conveniece on special occas-
ions. Members who do not attend in
future can be reached by wire. -S
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

W. C. Miller, who is interested in a
number of valuable mineral claims
in the Greenlee district, recently
closed deal with w. T. Poland, who
has acquired one-haif interest in
eleven claims. Mr.. Poland is well
posted on that section of the district
and is of the opinion that it will be a
heavy producer in the very near
future. A considerable amount of
work has Leen done there during tt e
past few years.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Morris Friedman, who the past
three years was connected with the
Bazaar as general manager, left this
week for his home in Boston, where
he will reside, in the future. He is a
a good business man and always kept
business. lively around the Bazaar.
He has many friends here who regre
his departure, but wish him success
in his new location.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
The Paris Millinery Store

has moved 10 the building recently
occupied by the Union Restaurant
opposite S. J. Forbes store, and will
have on display after March 1st, the
''King Bee" "AmeriCan Lady, and
also the "Queen" styles of handsome
hats. Mrs. Pendergraft is an expert
in her line, and the ladies of Clifton
and vicinity will find it to their ad-
vantage to give her call and inspect
her beautiful line of spring hats.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

P. F. Linton, proprietor of the
popular Clifton theatre, left this
week with his wife for short trip to
California. During his absence the
theatre will be under the manage
ment of T. G. Malcolm. The pro-
gram for this evening is good one
and the pictures look Just as good
under the new management.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

%. Baylor, secretary of the Gold
Belt company, has recovered from a
recent light attack of la grippe and
returned this week. TO, the mines.
Mr. Baylor has been located at the
mine Office fDr some time and has
now made arrangements to move his
family there. A residence is being
erected at the mines which will be
finished this week. 80
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

W. A. Lines & Co., proprietors of
the Clifton and Morenci dairy, who
are located several miles: abovesClif-
ton, on Chase creek, have recently
built an addition to their ranch.
They now have herd of 100 mich
COWS and are supplying both Clifton
and Morenci with a good grade of
milk. They are running four wagons.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Billy Hart has been appointed a
deputy sheriff and is now looking af-
ter the short term. prisoners, who
are being worked on the streets.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Presbyterian Church Services
Sunday School $50; morning worship
HOO; Christian Endeavor 700; evening
services 7:45.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
Corn IOc per can, Smiths Store.

For fine juicy steak, leave orders
with the Clifton Meat and Cold Stor-
age company.
Crackers and Cookies. fresh stock at
Smiths Store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
4'FRIDAY" DROWNED ON FRIDAY.
Old Timer of Clifton Falls into Stag
SIuice and is Dead When Rescued.

On Friday evening, just about dark,
German Turtelott, better known to
the Clifton people as Friday" was
walking through the works of the A.
C. company, when he met with an ac-
eident which cost him his life He
was a man of many years and al
though somewhat feeble was able to
get around pretty well. He reached
the smelter and in some unaccounta-
Bile manner fell into the Stag sluice
leading from the furnaces to the
river. There is about eighteen
inches of fast running water in the
sluice and when he fell his head
struck the trough, inAicting a bad
cut and no doubt knocked him sense
less. The swift current forced the
body under small bridge and he was
drowned before witnesses TO the &C
cident could rescue him.
Friday was one of the old-time
characters of the Clifton Morenci
district and is known to almost every
prospector and citizen in this section.
He spent the most of his time in the
hills and was liked by all who knew
him.
A coroner's jury was summoned
and rendered verdict that deceased
came to his death by accidental
drowning in the Stag sluice of the A.
G. works. The remains were laid to
rest in the Ward Canyon cemetery
Saturday and the funeral was at
teuded by a number of his old-time
friends. And thus came the end of
another landmark of Clifton.
G. W. Williams, who drew the
plans for the South Clifton public
school building, visited the valley
last week on business. A committee
representing the Latter Day Saints
of the valley visited Clifton
to look over the building and they
were so well pleased with it that they
may decide to build a new cement
block academy in the valley. The
local building is one of the finest in
the territory.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

John Grimes, superintendent of the
A. C. teaching plant, through the
Kirby agency last week, purchased
the Whalley residence in South Cliff
ton. Mr.. Grimes will occupy it as
residence.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

The territorial democratic conven-
ton for the selection of six delegates
to the national convention, which
convenes in Denver, has been called
for March 18th, at Phoenix.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
NOtice...W. O. ".

There will be a special meeting in
Library hall Saturday night, March
18th, at 1870 p. N. All members are
requested to be present-important.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Messrs. Walker and Hays were in
itiated into the mysteries of the first
rank of the local Knights of Pythias
lodge last Friday evening.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

The Martini Amusement. Co. opened
the Lyric Theatre on Chase creek
last night with vaudeville and
moving picture show. 1t is reported
that the program was interesting and
the attendance good.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
Clifton Water & Improvement Company

At the annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Clifton Water &
Improvement Company held March
End, the following rates we're agreed
upon, to go into effect April lst, 1908.
Family use without bath and
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

L. E. Hoeye, tn rough the Kirby
agency, sold the English barber shop
building to J. r. Hampton. Mr..
Hoeye contemplates the erection of
a swell residence at Globe.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

The Baptist aid box social last
Friday evening at the Santa Teresa
building was well attended and the
ladies report financial success.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Tim Nardelli has resigned as deputy
sheriff at Metcalf.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Eugene Johnston has been under
the weather this week.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

FoUND.-A parcel containing cash.
Owner can recover same by calling
at this Office, describing property and
paying for this ad.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Call at Mrs. Norquay's 227 Chase
creek, for your chicken dinner-eVery
day. Table board S25 per month.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

New garden seeds, flower seeds.
ETC., a large variety at A. G. drug
department.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Plain and Fashionable Dressmak-
ing. Mrs. Fl. r. Anderson, in rear of
J. & A. Smiths store, East Side. 5-l5
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

If you are out of luck try the
Lucky Number 227 Chase creek. It's
Norquay's table.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
Coronado Ballroad.

Passenger Service.-In effect Jan. 10, 1905.
Train No. leaves Clifton 7.40 a. m; Long
fellow $40 g. m ); arrivesMetcalf SIS a. m. No.5
leaves Clifton 8 As p. m; Longfellow 40 p. n. .
arrive Metcalf 4 IS p. m.
Train No. q leaves Metcaif sss5oa. m: Long
fellow 9:1O a. m; Clfdon'9 30 q m. MOL
leaves Metcalf445 p. m > Eongfellow 500 p. n
arrives Clifton $40 p. m. = - ~
GEO. WAesTAFF. Supt,
NoRMAs CARMIcHAEL. Gen'l Manager.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Salt Peas, Pearl Barley, Steel Cut
Oat Meal, Lintels, Garvanzas, Smiths
Store
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Chickens, dressed, stall fed, Smiths
Store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Fish, fresbD Fiunan Haddies and
White Fish. Book your orders at
Smiths Store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Garden Seeds. We will explain the
sowing of any garden seeds to you,
Smiths Store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

e. D. Wilson, who has been the
local agent for the Singer Sewing
Machine company the past few
years, has resigned his position and
will engage in business on Chase
creek. The agency has been turned
over to another party. Mr.. Wilson
will handle monographs and musical
instruments and will also carry a line
of sewing machines in his new estab-
lishment as soon as it can be opened
up. He is hustler and will do a
nice business.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Place your orders with Smiths store
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12
The Chase Creek Flood Case.

A report received from one of Tue
sons papers last week stated that the
damage suit, Forbes VS.. the Detroit
Mining company of Morenci, was to
be set for the present term of the
district court. of Tucson, hut in going
over the docket the ERA is unable to
find where the case has been set for
the greatest portion of March and
April and Judge Campbell will be as
sisted by Judge Kent. 1t has also
been stated that the docket at Tue
son is so great that many cases will
not come up for trial this term of
court, hence the Clifton flood suffer-
ers will probably be compelled to
wait until the next term. This case
has been pending the past year or
more and so far the mining company
has enjoyed postponment of the trial.
Attic rate the case has been travel
ing it will require years before the
contest will be settled and the peo-
pie of Clifton will have a patient
wait to get judgment, which will
eventually be the result.
Up to the present date all witnesses
in the famous case have been MAIN
tanned in this district and the people
interested will make every effort to
keep them here until the cases are
settled. This is one of the most i'm
portant cases in the territory and
represents difference of many
thousands of dollars between the d.
c. company and the people of Cliff
ton who sustained unlimited dam
ages, caused by the breaking of the
company's dam above town.
Since the institution of the case
Mr.. Forbes has been forced to close
his store, the cause of which was
principally on account of his heavy
losses in the flood of December 3, 1906.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-03-12

Tomatoes 1Oc pAcan. Smiths Store
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-02-06

In sending out this call for the Ohio state
Prohibition convention, we wish to congratu-
late Our people on the fact that the suppression
of the liquor traffic is fast becoming the dom
inant issue in the politics of this common
wealth. Reports from many other states show
the same rising sentiment on this great subject
and the outlook for the Prohibition of the
liquor traffic in the nation is more promising
than The last year has witnessed many
triumphs of the people over the licensed traffic
in bodies and souls.
The conviction is growing that every voter
who wants the liquor traffic to die, should con-
tribute the force of his influence and example
to that end by voting for what he wants.
We invite all who believe that the Prohibi-
ton of the licensed liquor traffic for beverage
purposes is the most important issue in this
state and that it should be settled at the ballot
box, to unite with us in choosing delegates to
our state convention. We urge all the friends
of Prohibition in Ohio to recognize their duty
and privilege of being present at this state
convention that they may more readily enter
into the spirit and purpose of our great national
convention, which meets in Memorial Hall, at
Columbus, at the close of the state conven-
tion to nominate candidates for President and
Vice-President of the United States, and to
plan for nationwide political crusade against
the greatest enemy of the peace and prosperity
of Our people.
By order of the Ohio Prohibition Executive
Committee,
L. E. HAWK,
Chairman.
H. OSCAR NIPPERr,
Secretary.
February 1, 1908.