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The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15
MERCEDES MURRAY
BURNED TO DEATH
Daughter Of Former MountainH Home
Residents Meets With a
Fatal Accident.

The saddest and most awful
accident that it has ever been
our duty to chronicle occurred
yesterday afternoon, BY which
little Mercedes Murray lost her
life.
We have been unable to learn
how the child's clothes happen
ed to catch on fire as no one
seems to have seen the child at
that particular moment. Mer-
cedes had returned home from
school short time after two-
thirty and hadgone out to play
with some of the neighbor chill
dren. Some weeds and dead
grass had been burned In front
of George Schneider's house
and as it was still smouldering
the little folks were attracted
to it. In playing about, the lit
tie girls skirts caught fire and
frightened, she started forhome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray both saw
her and started to meet her,
but the flames had such a start
that it was impossible to get,
them out before their awful
work had been done. The child
was burned both inside and out,
and fingered until about ten
o'clock last night when death
came to the relief of the little
sufferer. -
Mr., and Mrs, Murray w@s
both badly burned In their ef5
forts to save their child, the;
former being the n .ost severely.
injured.
Mercedes was the only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. >.
# s E -
Murray. Betweenfiye and six
years of age, an extremely
bright. and lovable child, her
sad death has fallen like A pail
over the entire community.
Less than two years ago when
the family was living in Idaho,
this same little child was acci-a
IDENTIFY shot and itiseemed only
by a miracle that her life was
saved at that time.
The heartfelt sympathy Of
the Record, in common with
many friends, goes out in SYM
pathy to these distressed pa
rents in their affiiction. Poca-
hontas Qowa) Record.
Mountain Home people will
recall the narrow escape Of the
little Murray girl last summer,
and all who knew Mr.. and Mrs. !.
Murray, who were well known
and highly respected citizens
here for some time, will feel
deep sympathy for them in this
bereavement.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15
Wanted.

Coyote, bobcat and mink
skins at once. Highest prices
paid for same. D. S. Austin,
furrier and taxidermist, SIT
Main street, Boise, IDAHO. 28-8
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

Bile dance, and with this the
many who remained diverted
themselves for some time after
midnight.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

| have some small seed pota-
toes for sale at $l.00 per hum
dred pounds.
33-4t j. r. ScHLIcHTER.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

See the Straus Bros showing Of
spring and summer styles and fabrics
before ordering your suit, John r.
Dulen, exclusive agent, at Helfrich
Mercantile Company store. 25tf
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

Milk delivered in any part of
town. Telephone BLK. 7. G. Ep-
person. 19tf
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

~ The Semi-Weekly Republican has all
the latest news OF Elmore county
Only $500 year.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

Do your chickens lay eggsf Hsnot
get some Poultry Powders at Weaver &
Payne. 25-tf
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

For Sale--One brand new Hoosier
Drill at Cost Weaver G. Payne. 25-tf
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

First, last and all the time
smoke The Elmore. 3ltf
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Read the Weekly Repu blican
for all the news while it's new. Two
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Read the Semi. Weekly Republican
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-04-15

CANTO III.
A Policeman came down the street right soon,
And he says to George NJ Good:
II wouldn't have tuck you fer sich loon
I neverd have thought you would!
You've made on the sidewalk here by George,
A reggiler jam an a reggiler gorge.
Don't cut no more sich foolishsome capers,
But make your DISPLAYS in the local papers
ITO be continued
The copper era., 1908-12-17
A Visit To Duncan.

A epresentative of the ERA spent Sunday last in Duncan the guest of M. w. Clark, one of the leading busi- ness men of the valley city and who by the way formerly resided in Gift ton. A glance around the little city on the Gila revealed the familiar faces of our old friend Frank Billings ley, Judge Walters, Major Latin, Editor Vaughan, Jim Parks, Colonel Gus Hobbs, Arthur Crozier, Banker Watson, and Agent McKeehan, who usually make things as pleasant as possible for visitors.
 Each visit to the valley. city con- vinces a u outsider that Duncan is fast coming to the front and within the next few years it will be one of the leading little cities of Graham county. The citizens of that place are enter prising and have been pushing the the town to the front in manner that has produced a wonderful result The development of the mines ad- jacent to the town of Duncan has all ready made a considerable difference in the outside trade and the entering of capital into the Carlisle district means wonders for our little neigh bor. The farms of the Duncan valley are the best that can be found in the entire territory and if the farmers would cooperate and boost like the fa, nf | he S.,l t-ir he N- would produce wonderful results. During the past week new people have entered the country above Dun can and filed on 5,OCO acres of land. and it is their intention to ergage in extensive farming.
 Duncan is a most desirable I lace to spend q few days pleasuring: hunting is good and the people are just about right.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

H. O. Johnson, the sage of the Jotuny Parks ranch on the GiEa at York, came up Monday ever ing on a busine ss trip, returning hom the fol- lowing morning. Mr. Johns on reports that he will soon have one of the best farms in that section
 Ole Hagan, one of the oI time re sidents of the upper EaEl e country, and who by the way Is aT tide reputa- tion for his kindness i o Ni Sitors at his camp, spent d couple of days in Cliff ton this week. He We $ tcc ompanied by his mother-in-law, Wt O came to town to do her Christn las Sh opping-
 J. Backstein, manae CT Ot the Ari- zona Lumber company. sre 1t d cou- pie of days of this wesfk iIG Duncan oD business He contsemI ates the opening of a lumb 1T yard and plan ing mill in the valley Ciny at which place d considerabl ble a rn1'r Tt of build ing will be done in thu. nsea r future.
 Miss Grace NTarstoH,. WI O recently resigned her position as ss enographer fu the A. c. general office left Tues day morning for htT home in Fl Paso, where she will res; de in td e future.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
Baptist Church.

Sunday School 10 a. m. On Decem- Der 27th, 10 a. ID the school will elect officers and teachers. Services Il a. m., "The Valuation of the Promises of God;'i Junior p. m., good program; service 7:1O p. m., "The Library of Heaven, or The Opening of Gods Books.'' Special music at both services. On Decem- Der 24th a most excellent program will be rendered at the church. Santa Claus will be there. The peo- pie of Clifton are cordially invited. w. M. Riddle, pastor.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
PURELY PERSONAL

J. R. Hampton left yesterday morn- ing for short trip to the valley.
 Dave Kaplan left this morning for Lordsburg, where he will spend the day.
 G. w. Jordan returned home MOn- day from d pleasure trip to his old home in Texas.
 Miss Earl and MT. Delano were among the Clifton people who visited D mean Sunday last.
 Geo. Greene, manager of the A. c. Metcalf store, spent Tuesday in Clifton on business
 Dr. Liester, of Duncan, came up yesterday on hunting trip, return ing home this morning
 Dr. Dietrich and sister, accom- panied by Mrs. J. D. Parks, spent Tuesday in Duncan on q hunting trip.
 Mrs. c. G. Spann and daughter left yesterday for Nacozari. where they will spend the holidays with relatives.
 Mrs H. Sears, of Dallas, Texas. ar rived in Clifton Tuesday evening on a1 extended visit to her son Dick Sears, and family.
 c. c. Birmingham went to Lord = burg this morning to meet his family, who are returning home after an eN- tended visit in the east.
 
 J. w. Bennie, general manager of the Shannon Copper company, spent d few days of the past week in Globe on business.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonardo Garcia and children spent last Sunday in Lords burg on a visit to friends, returning home the same evening.
 Shirley Neff, formerly d resident of Globe, but who spent the past five months in Sonora, arrived in Clifton Sunday evening on visit to the Nefl brothers.
 George Olney, one of the leading business men of the Gila valley, spent a couple of days in this end of the county on business, returning home Wednesday.
 Ben NJ. Crawford and F. B. Laine were among the Clifton people who accompanied the remains of the late B. B. Adams from Clifton to Solomon vile last Friday.
 C. F. Pascoe. the local undertaken, accompa uied the remains of the late B. B. Adams to SolOmonville Friday last. Before returning home, MT. Pascoe visited Globe
 I. B. Johnson, special agent of the New York Life Insurance Co.,, whose headquarters are in Phoenix, spent a few days of the past week in Clifton on business connected with the late B. B. Adams estate.
 Mrs. B. E. Adams and son spent d couple of days of this week in Cliff ton, returning to their home in Los Angeles yesterday. They were ac- companied here by Mrs. Adams mother, Mrs. Mamie B. Lay, of lief ferson City, Mo.
 MT. and Mrs. F. NJ Williams spent last Sunday in Duncan, the guest of w. NJ. Clark, one of the leading grocers of that place. They reported a most pleasant outing, and MT. Will Hans returned home with a full sack of game.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Dick Day and Henry Colviu, who accompanied Joe Courley last week to drive bunch of cattle from New Mexico to Clifton for the Clifton meat and cold storage company. left town the latter part of last week. Il will be remembered that the boys attracted consIdera be attention in Clifton on their previous trip and for that reason their friends were anxious to see them this time. Henry is a very popular boy with the Cliff ton girls and usually has d nice time, but during their last trip the camp was entirely too quiet.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The Shannon gun club indul"cd Tn practice shoot last Sunday after noon, at which some of the boys made good scores. The following were the individual records: Davis lo, Y. w. Millert 10, Blicstein l2, Manville II, !. w. Millert II, Reisipger r, Bar tholOmew 20, Wilkinson II, Nolan To, Roberts 10, Bond l5, True IS, Will Hams 3, Kane l9.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Cards are out announcing the mar riage of Miss Plantogenet Elmer and MT. Abner Davis, which will take place at Layton, Arizona, on the evening of December 24th, at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. c. Davis, formerly residents of Clifton. Both of the contracting parties are well known in Clifton, and will make their future home here.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

At the regular III Ecatins of the local Knights of Pyth GGRs lodge last week the following officers were elected for the ensu in% term: o. Halverson, chancellor commander Frank H. Dykes, vi ce-cha ncellor; Reece Webster, prel ate; F. W. Herzke, keeper of rec 'rds and seal and master of finance; Ehas. Brock, master at arms: M. B1nne nhauer, inner guard; I. B. La s2ey., outer guard; w. D. Whipple auGT. 70. Bay Tor, trustees.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
Sunday Services attheDifferent Churches
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School at 9:3O a. m.; morn- ing service Il a. m.; Christian En- deavor 7 D. m.; evening services 7:35. Every body cordially invited. Curry H. Love, pastor.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
Catholic Church.

DURING THE WINTER)
 St. Michael Church Shannon HilD mass every other Sunday at 500 d. n. Sacred Heart Church (Chase Creek) mass every Sunday at 9:45 q. m.: evening service 700. Rev. Joseph Garnet priest.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Another sale of the Forbes property on Chase creek was held last week at which J. R. Hampton purchased the store building and lot for S2650, which is considered a very cheap figure. Stephens & Schade purchased the cement warehouse building for S550
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Justice Smith this week had a case in court in which the defendant pleaded guilty to running into burro train while crossing the wagon bIidge. The fine was assessed at BIO.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

This paper is kept on file at the Drake Advertising Agency, Inc, 427 South Main St., Los Angeles, and 779 Market St, san Francisco, where contracts for advertising can be made for it.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Grandma Walls, mother of Mrs. A. B. Powell, died at her home in Duncan last week, old age being the cause of her death. She was ninety years old and had lived in this county for many years. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed by her closest friends.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Charley Freeman, proprietor of the Clifton blaming mill in South Clifton has formed a partnership with c. J.. Hill, one of the well known contract ors and builders of this district. Both are frst-class mechanics and in addi- tion to the mill work, will contract on the outside. Q
The copper era., 1908-12-17

c. J. Hill, the contractor, last week completed fYe-room cottage at the Coronado mines for the A. c. com pany. The house will be occupied by NJ. L. Nichols, of the Coronado store.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Jack Sidebotham, one of the local contractors, is doing the work on the frame building for the new Gatti X Co. meat market in South Clifton, which will be Finished by January lst. l. was the intention to build cement block building, but on account of the early opening d frame structure will be used temporarily.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The new board O.; super visors have a large number of a 0plica nts to select their clerk from. There are appli- cants from Clifton, lorenct, Duncan, Solomonville, Sailor l, L ayton, or in plain words one fir, III almost every precinct in the cou uty- The super yisors are not m lkiing any rash promises, but as the ' mHed but one clerk, there is going Q. Inc disappoint- ment.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Miss Ellen Johnson, who has been absent from her duties as central at the local telephone office the past two weeks on account of a severe case of rheumatism, is reported to be in a most serious condition During her absence her place is being filled by Mrs. Ball.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

H. Moder, who will be our justice of the peace for the next two years, has announced that he will locate his office on East Side, provided he can secure a favorable location. It is his object to locate the justice office as close to the jail as possible, for the convenience of the local peace officers,
The copper era., 1908-12-17

F.Backstein last week received a handsome new jewelry safe. which weighs over 5000 pounds and is quite an addition to his store.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The S. & S. bottling works company are building a new wine room in the basement of their building in South Clifton.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Karl G. Noble, a young man twenty one years of age, who was on the Day ranch at Duncan for the benefit of his health, died last week, and the remains were laid to rest in the Duncan cemetery. His parents, who reside in Montana, attended the funeral
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The A. c. drug department has on display one of the best lines of jewelry and other Christmas novelties. ever offered by that concern. The store is also nicely decorated.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Pierett's Talisman is the leading subject at the Clifton Theater Thurs day and Friday nights. There will also be special music by Schroeder's orchestra. commencing tonight.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The moving picture entertainment at the Empire Theater for the benefit of the Methodist home mission was postponed from last night to next Wednesday evening on account of the wet weather. All tickets purchased from the home mission will be good on that date.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
MINOR MENTION

The Bazaar, Fl Paso and all other Chase creek stores are offering Christmas bargains.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

It is rumUred that the Morenci gun club is very anxious for d match shoot with the Clifton clubs. Why not round up d good team and tie up with our neighbors?
The copper era., 1908-12-17
Coronado Railroad.

Passenger Service.-In effect Jan. 10, 1905. Train No. l leaves Clifton TAO a m: Long fellow s. 10 a. m ; arrivesMetcalf S S-25 m. NO-5 leaves Clifton 45 p. m.; LOngfellOw 40 p. ID. arrive Metcalf 4. 25 D. m.
 Train No Q leaves Metcalf $50 a. m.: Long fellow 910 a. m. {; arrivesClifton 9.30 a m. No.i leaves Metealf4.45 D. m., LOngfellow 500 ?. IT arrives Clifton 5.20 p. m.
 GEO. WAGsTAFF. SupL NORMAN CARMICHAEL. Gen'l Manager.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The latch string is always out at Sn ith's store. We will be mighty gIa l 10 know you better either in perso l or by letter.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The Shannon gun club has recently been pulling off some interesting shoots. The Clifton club has been do- ing too much live bird shooting of late to pa, ticipate in match shoots.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Xmas. Thanking you in a5lv5al ce for orders which you may tavar us with. Smiths store.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
Crushed to Death by SIag Train.

About 10 o'clock last Monday even ing Jesus Loya, a Mexican boy about twenty-three years of age, who had been employed as brakeman on the slag train the past year, met with an accident that cost him his life. The train was backing into the copper hole and Jesus was riding on the front and he was wearing a long overcOat. There were no eye witnesses and the engineer or fireman did not see him fall on account of the darkness. It is supposed that the boy attempted to jump from the train in order to uncouple the empries in the copper hole and his coat caught on the car and pulled him under the train. The cars were moving very slow and the 1 body was dragged fifteen or twenty feet. When the accident was dis covered the body was badly mangled. Almost every bone in the body was broken, and the head was almost severed. Justice Smith summoned d coroner's jury and held an inquest that night, the verdict being that deceased came to his death accident ally.
 Jesus was a popular young man among the Mexicans and was cOnsid- cred good workman. He formerly railroaded in Cananea and came to Clifton with a good recommendation. The funeral occurred yesterday after noon.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

There is a great demand in Clifton for Christmas trees and the business houses should sec that this demand is supplied,
The copper era., 1908-12-17

The Shannon Copper Company who now owns a control of the Clifton Northern railroad, is doing consider able amount of work on the road in North Clifton. When completed the ore cars will run several feet above the railroad cars, in which the ore will be dumped.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

One of Reece Webster's teams went off the railroad grade togethe- with an ore car, one day last week. The driver jumped when the car left the track and saved himself from injury. The team fell into the river but out harmed.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Xmas and New Years Post Cards at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1908-12-17
You will find it great satisfaction to do
 More Home Baking

You will make biscuit, cake and pastry clean, fresh and tasty-better every way than the ready made foods.
 Dr. Prices Baking Powder is specially devised for home use, and makes home baking easy and a delight. It will pro- tect you from the dread alum baking powders, which are too frequently found in the ready made articles, and insure
 you food of the highest hea1thfuIness.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

Sausage The finest in the world at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

New Goods arriving daily at Smiths store,
The copper era., 1908-12-17

A special wire from Phoenix last week brought the news that J. F. Cleavelaud, private secretary to Governor Kibbey, who formerly re- sided at MOrenci, was rejoicing over the arrival at his home of d fine new boy, who made his first appearance on the 10th of December.
The copper era., 1908-12-17

For a fine juicy steak, leave orders with the Clifton Meat and Cold StOr- age company,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-20
? CHINAMEN PERISH
SCORES or PERSONS SUFFERING
 FROM WHALING GAS.
A LandsIide at Bon Avon, . suburb of Pfttsburg, Demolished Gas Reg ulator House and Many Ex-
 plosions Followed.

Pittsburg. Pa. March 1s.-rwo Chinamen are believed to have perish ed. scores of persons are suffering from inhaling gas. eight places were either set on ire or were the scenes of explosions and many jersons narrowly escaped death early today as a result of a landslide which demolished the gas regulator house of the man ufact- urers Light and Heat Company at Ben Avon, a suburb. causing a sudden heavy pressure of gas.
 Fire was first discovered in a Chin- csc laundry. The ringing of the bells awakened practically every family in the suburb who then found that their homes were rapidly filling with escap- ing gas, flames were shooting hkgh in the air from the tops of many stoves and gas jets and walls were blistered by the excessive heat In a number of instances. incipisnt fires had already started. Before the gas could be shut off. hot water boilers in several houses exploded spreading consternation. It is believed had not the residents been awakened by the fire bells many would have succumbed to the deadly fumes of the gas.
 A Chinaman's queque was found near the ruins of the laundry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-20
W. D. c. AT UNION sPRINGs.

Chapter Meets and Elects its Onlcers.
 Union Springs, March 10--(Special.) )--- At the regular monthly meeting of the Q. D. C., held Wednesday afternoon, the foIIowing officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: "a 6sp
 Rreafdsnt. Mrs. W. A. Reynolds: Vice. PfesiGenk Mrs. E. l.. Blue; Secretary, Mrs. Chris Gholston: Treasurer. Mrs. S Ts Erazer: Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. T. ". Basxin: Historian, Mrs. Henry Harria: Director. Mrs. J. c. Law renee.
 Delegates were elected to represent the Chapter at the convention in May at Birmingham; they are Mrs. J. c. Law renee ana Mfrs. John Cunningham.
 donation of s35 was made to tn e KEospita1 Relief Fund at the Soldiers Home. and this was ordered sent Mrs. M W. Palmer. the State Treasurer.
 Arrangements for the bsstowal of crosses on Memorial Day were left Co tbe direction of Mrs. E. L. Blue, Vice.
 one implication for membership was received.
 Airs. Ramsey left yesterday for a visit Co her daughter, Mrs Sanders, at Buhffu. Ga. and from there she will so to North Carolina for the summer.
 Adiutant General Bibb Graves of Monfgomery and Capt F. T. Hayne of Ft. OrgIethorpe, Ga, were here Tuesday Of this week to inspect the local milt- tary company.
 nIiss Clyde McLaney left yesterday for LaGrange, Ga. where she has ao- rented a position as telegraph operator.
 The ladies of the Missionary Society rnade an offering this week to home erd foreiRn missions. which amounted 4o es0e.75; s100 goes to foreign mis-
 Nfiaa Della Chappell Is visiting in Montgomery.
 Mrs. Jim Chappel Of Brewton IS here enr. a vfe.t to her father, W. H. Moore.