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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-21
PASSES. PEACE
FULLY AWAY
Wife, Brother and Private Secre-
tary at Bedside

ROCHESTER,, MIMI, Sept. 21.-
Governor John Albert johnson died
at st. Mays hospital in this city this
moEaing at 3;25 o'clock OF intestinal
trouble, at the age Of 40 years, which
death marks the close of life with
out parallel in the history Of Amer
lean public life, excepting the story
Of the great Abraham Lincoln. LIN
brief, his life reads as follows:
Reared in direst poverty; mother
taking in washing; father a drunk
ard and later in the poOrhouse; re-
ceived limited education at great sac
riflce of q Woodworking mother;
thrice elected governor Of the state /;
prominently mentioned and strongly
supported for national democratic
candidate for president OF the United
States, and all brought about
through the hand of providence,
comes without saying. Self-educated,
seIf-made, seIf-contained, he bore the
success in a simple manner and made
the struggle for life's honor in his
own manly manner, which character
lied his entire life and made him q
beloved man by the entire state over
which he ruled, and also by the whole
nation, for his name had gotten to be
household one. He was the son OF
George johnson and Caroline Hayden
johnson, both natives OF Sweden. Al
the age of IL he worked in a drug
store and supported his mother and
the other members of the family, and
during a little of the year he man
aged to attend school a short time
After working i'm the store for sew
eral years be obtained limited inter
est i'm the st. Peters Herald, wher,
he labOred and saved until he pur
chased from time 10 time IittI,
more interest and finally became tn,
sole owner of the plant. Later n,
was elected governor of the state o
Minnesota, which was repeated twice
and which high executive Office h
held at the time of his death.
Mrs. johnson and family, Edwar,
johnson, brother Of the deceased
and Frank A. Day, the governor
private secretary and private adviser
were at the bedside when dealt
came. 1t was known that the en-,
was near for several hours and al
were fortified for 1t. The end cam
peacefully, and the patient lay as |
simply asleep for several hours pre-
ceding death. He was conscious {
the last and recognized those abOu
him, and held his wife's hand only :
short time before he breathed hi
last.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-21

Continued on Page FOur)
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-21

Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Post. Of Mime
apolis. are in the city visiting at the
home Of the formers brother. Mr..
and Mrs. F. E. Post. 314 South Tenth
street.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-21

John Albert Johnson was born of
Swedish parents AZ years ago. But
as that first event took place in that
little city of st. Peter. Mimi. he was
native American. More than that,
he was the first native SON of Mime
sofa to be elected her governor. His
parents came from Sweden to Mime
sofa In the early sos. They first
met in America, however. and neither
kept in touch with relatives on the
other side.
Gustaf Johnson. the father. was q
blacksmith by trade. and a man who
had been in the grip of an overmas-
tering appetite for drink when he
came to America To this sinister
fact was due the tragedy Of John
Johnson's southland the early
growth of his character GustaI
came to this country determined to
get a fresh start and be far from his
boon companions. II seems evident
that he was naturally a man Of force
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
New Clerk for Clifton POstOffice.

Beginning December LIST, Post
master Will Weiss was allowed an
other clerk by the postoffice depart
ment. This demonstrates that the
Clifton postoffice is on the increase
continually, which illustrates that
that Clifton must be growing. Since
Mr.. Weiss took charge of the local
office he has introduced number of
new ideas which have proven bene-
fiicial to the public both in point of
convenience and quick service.
There have been added two new wall
desks for the accommodation of the
public, which can be used when it is
necessary to write after patrons haye
reached the Office.
A new sign regarding registered
letters and packages has just been
posted by the postmaster, which, if
obeyed, will also save time. The or
der follows: All letters and packages
should bear name and address of
sender, as well as the name and ad-
dress of party to whom sent, before
presenting for registration.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Harry MarstOn Returns to Clifton.

After an absence of four years,
three of which he spent in Peru,
Harry Marston returned to Clifton
on a visit to his sister, Mrs John
Stirrat, and incidentally to shake
hands with his many old time friends.
Harry was formerly employed with
the Arizona Copper company at
Clifton as timekeeper, which posi-
ton he resigned to accept employ
ment with one of the big companies
in the Bisbee district. From Bisbee
he moved to Peru, where he was ell
gagged by the Cerro de Pasco mining
company for a period of two years.
He was assigned to the position of
chief of the supply department of
the company, which Harry describes
as being twice the size of the Ari-
iona Copper company. When his
Contract ran out he had become at
tlched to the place and continued to
.ay for another year, at which time
the company agreed to give him
six months vacation with all ex-
penses paid back home, and the priv
ilege of returning to take his old po-
sition back. He has not decided
definitely, but in all probability will
return to the foreign land.
He says that he was located at the
mines about 200 miles inland $4,000
feet above sea level. In order to
reach the mines it is necessary to
travel to a heighth of $1,000 feet and
and drop 1000 on the other side. Be
fore making the trip each man
must pass satisfactory examination,
and even then several of those who
attempted to make the trip did not
live long enough to return to lower
altitude. He says that there are
about 300 Americans in the camp,
for whom the company has provided
a first-class library, gymnasium,
bowling allies, pool tables and many
other conveniences that make fell
low feel at home. Skilled help is
paid a premium, but the common
laborer receives about one-half the
wage paid in this country.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
ATTEND FOOTBALL GAME.
Between Clifton and Douglas High
Schools Next Saturday.

Everybody who can do so should at
tend the big football game next Sat
urday afternoon at $3.50. There are
two reasons why our people should
turn out. One is for the purpose of
encouraging our boys to victory and
the other is to help them in meeting
the great expense which it will be
necessary to incur in order to bring
the visitors over here. The locals
have been practicing since their re-
cent defeat on the Douglas and Bis
bee fields and by Saturday they will
be in shape to defend Clifton in
manner that will not only surprise
the spectators but the Douglas highs
as we'll
Too much encouragement cannot
be given our boys tor they are de-
serving of all the support that it is
possible for our citizens to give them.
Messrs. Halvorson and Jamison
are doing everything possible to
make the match one of the most at
tractive exhibitions ever given on
behalf of our high school. The line
up of the Clifton team will be prac-
tically the same as in the Bisbee-
Douglas matches, owing to the fact
that it will be composed exclusively
of high school boys.
The expense will amount to at
least $50, therefore it will be seen
that it is necessary to sell 300 tick
cts in order to make expenses. Tick
cts are being sold at so cents for
adults and % cents for children.
Everybody give the boys boost by
buying a ticket-even if they cannot
q attend
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

George Olney, one of the prominent
citizens OF Stafford, spent couple of
days of this week in Clifton. Mr..
Olney is one of the big cattle owners
of this territory and associated with
him is Tuck Prina, a member of the
board of supervisors. While here Nh.
Olney informed an ERA reporter that
we were mistaken recently in stating
that he and Mr.. Priua had purchased
the interest of Messrs. Webster and
Shannon in the "a slash cattle on
Eagle. They purchased the half in
terest of Jud Webster, while Bay
Shannon retained his half interest.
George remarked that while the Eagle
range is a new country to him he is
of the opinion that it is the best range
in Arizona, there being plenty OF
water and an abundance of grass.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Duncan McNiel, chief of the car
penter department of the Shannon
Copper company, has just completed
four new modern residences on Shan
non hill, which will be occupied by
employees of the company. These
houses fill the second row on the hill.
but there is yet room for a number
of other buildings. About the next
building that the Shannon company
will erect will be an Office building,
which is needed badly.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

The Clifton association football
team which journeyed to Morenci
last Thursday to mix things with the
Morenci team, returned home with
another scalp from the hill city ag
gregation. Members of both teams
were full of turkey, consequently
neither team had the best of it in
that particular. The fact was dem
onstrated that Clifton has the best
players and that is all there is to it.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
PURELY PERSONAL

Sam Foste came up from Duncan
Tuesday evening on business.
jeff Dunagan left this morning for
Hachita on a business visit.
Lamar Cobb, Jr., left Tuesday
morning for Phoenix on a short bust
ness trip.
G. A. Franz, manager of the Beck
er-Franz store, left Monday last on
short business trip to Texas points.
Miss Herman, a trained nurse of
Seattle, arrived in Clifton this week
on visit to her sister, Mrs. L. W.
Turgeon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Gritty left
Wednesday morning for Abilene,
Texas, where they will spend the
holidays at their old home.
J. J. Kelly, assistant cashier of the
First National bank, returned home
last Sunday evening from months
vacation trip. While absent he Wis
tied Mexico City and other interest
ing points in Mexico.
L. Slessinger, who for the past sew
eral years has been in the employ of
the Shannon mine department as
shift boss, passed through Clifton
Sunday, en- route to Compton, Cal,
where he will visit his family. He
will return after the holidays.
Hugh Forbes, Jr.. who has been
connected with the store department
of the Standard mines at Metcalf the
past several months, has resigned
his position and last week entered
the employ of the A. c. store at
Clifton. Hugh is a good store man
and was formerly with the A. G.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Mesquite Camp, Woodmen of the
World, has made arrangements for
giving grand ball at the Casino on
the evening of Saturday, December
1lth, to which the public is invited.
The regular price of S1.OO admission
will be charged and all who attend
are assured good time. Good music
has been secured for the occasion.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

The Odd Fellows home benefit ball
given under the auspices of Evening
Star Rebekah lodge last week was
one of the social and financial sue
cesses of the season, and the lodge
has expressed its thanks to those
who assisted in making it such a sat
isfactory success.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
The Copper Era
Era Publichfag CO.
Coronado BallrOad.

Passenger Service.-In effect April 25, 1909.
Train No. leaves Clifton 7.45 a. m; Long
fellow Is a. m arrives Metcalf s. 30 a m. No.
leaves Clifton so p. M; Longfellow Ais p. N =,
arrive Metealf4. IS p. m.
Train No. 3 leaves Metcalf SIS a. m: Long
fellow 9:13 a. N. ;arriveSCliftOn 9. so m. No.
leaves Metealf4.40 p. m, Longfellow 455 p. m.
arrives Clifton 5.12 p. m.
GEO. WAesTAFF, Supt.
NORMAN CARMIcHAEL. Gen'l Manager.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Gard of Thanks,

We desire to thank our many
friends who assisted and patronized
the recent moving picture entertain
ment at the Empire Theater; and es-
pecially extend our thanks to Mr..
Dunn for the use of his hall and SER
vices. The GUILD.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Baptist Church.

Sunday School 9:45 a. M; preaching
IL a. m, subject "The Bible and
Higher Criticism;" B. Y. P. q. $50;
evening 7:3O, subject THE Regent of
Christian Character" John G. Dein-
niger Pastor
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
ElkS, Attention |!

You are hereby advised that Cliff
ton Lodge No. I174 B. p. o. Elks will
hold the Annual Memorial Service
of the order on Sunday, December
9Th at 3 p. m, at Masonic Hall. All
visiting brothers are cordially in
vited to meet with us on this occasion.
By order of the Exalted Ruler.
c.. G. COLE, Secretary.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Sunday Services attheDifferent Churches.
Catholic Church.
DURING THE WINTER,

DURING THE WINTER)
st. Michael Church Shannon Hill
mass every other Sunday at S:25 4. m.
Sacred Heart Church (Chase creek
mass every Sunday at 9:45 a. M;
evening service 700. Rev. Joseph
Garnet. priest.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Notice is hereby given that all
persons are hereby forbidden to ship,
sell or Illegally handle any cattle in
the following brands: BxZ-L X z
bar L VIC.
DAY & FOSTER.
The cross shows the separation of
the different brands.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

r. K. Minson and Frank Lame
spent Tuesday in the Sheldon country.
They were engaged by the farmers
to kill off some of the quail.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday School at $50 a. m; morn
ing service IL a. M; Christian En-
deavor Z p. M; evening services 7:35.
Everybody cordially invited. Curry
II. Love, pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
A Correction.

In commenting upon the fire last
week the ERA was mistaken in the
location. Instead of being located in
the concentrating department the
blaze started in the teacher plant
of the Arizona Copper company,
and the fire boys deserve even greater
credit for their good work, as the
teacher is frame and a fire in that
department is much more difficult to
ext in OniSh-
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

c. P. Dunn is rebuilding one of the
houses that was badly damaged by
the recent fire in the rear of the
Shannon store building.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

DIR. T. A. Balmer, dentist: has
added telephone TO his Office for
the accommodation of his patients.
Call No. 81.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Rev. J. Deininger, pastor of the
local Baptist church the past several
months and who has made many
friends while here, last Sunday an
nounced that he would leave Clifton
about the first of the year. His sue
cessor has not been named.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Harry Wright and Henry Hill went
out Tuesday to exterminate some of
the quail. Harry brought back a
good story, but his friends did not
see the game.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

DIR. Glaze, the neurologist of Doug
las, spent several days of this week
: in Clifton on professional business.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Methodist Church.

Sunday school every Sunday morn
--iiHfP- Regular morning and evening
services. Welcome to all.
Rev. Akers, Pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

r. T. Allen, young man who until
recently has been engaged in the
banking business in Chicago, arrived
10 Clifton last Wednesday evening
and will locate here permanently.
He is an old friend of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Stirrat, and is an old schoolmate
to Mrs. Stirrat.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Parks enter
tanned several of their friends at
dinner on.Thanksgiving day.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

The reorganized F. F. F. Club will
give another of its popular dancing
parties at the Opera House next
Saturday night, December 4th.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Foote,
last Monday, a son, Wentworth Foote,
weight nine pounds.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

The Eagles are making prepare
tions for Christmas celebration on
the evening of the 18th.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

c. o. Billingsley is building another
room to his residence on Hhl's addi-
addition.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Remember, we work for the good will
as well as for the patr onage of our
customers at Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Clifton Fire Alarm
PHONE
MAIN z91.
MINOR MENTION


If you are counting on good time
Christmas you had better see an
Ia ole
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02
Two Clifton Couples We'd at Morenci.

Two couples of young people of
Clifton celebrated Bryan day last
Wednesday by driving to Morenci,
where they were united in marriage
by Judge Dave Andres that after
noon. Miss Clara Imam was welded
to Mr.. VIM. Forbes aud Miss Edna
Imam to Chas Crisman. The Imam
sisters are old time residents of Cliff
ton and have large circle of friends
here. Mr.. Forbes is the son of Hugh
Forbes, chief blacksmith of the A. G.
company, and is employed in the
same department. Mr.. Crisman is
employed with the Shannon company.
The ERA joins the many friends of
the happy couples in extending con-
gratulations.
Among the Clifton people who en-
tertained on Thanksgiving were Mr..
and Mrs. Baylor, who served an elab-
crate eight course dinner. Among
their guests were Major Henry G..
Catlin, Col. Mark J. Egan,- Mrs.
Yorke, the Misses Bonnie and Mr..
and Mrs. Nj. Danenhauer.
CT Hill, who was recently award
ed the contract to remove the old
graves at the Shannon hill cemetery
to the new Masonic cemetery up
Wards canyon, which work is being
done by the local Masonic lodge,
commenced work Tuesday morning.
The lodge is to be congratulated up
on the step it has taken.
Frank Hyatt, who is now engaged
in the farming business in the Shell
don country, spent a couple of days
of this week in Clifton on business.
He is located on the Sexton farm and
reports that the crop harvest was a
dandy the past season. Frank was
formerly connected with the ERA and
later was manager of the Duncan
Arizonan. He is authority for the
statement that things come smoother
in the farming business than in the
country newspaper Office.
Clifton Lodge No. 1174, B. P. o. E.,
has announced to the members of the
order that it will hold memorial
services at the lodge room next Sun
day afternoon, to which all members
are especially invited. 1t is custom
airy to hold memorial services in pub
lie, but owing to the youngness of
Clifton lodge and the great amount
of preliminaries attached to pub
lie service it was decided that Cliff
ton lodge would not attempt a public
demonstration until it is better or
gained.
The contract for the furnishing of
meat to the store department of the
Shannon Copper company was let last
week to J. c. Gatti, a member of the
butcher firm of Gatti 81 Parks. The
contract price has not been made
public, but Mr.. Gatti was the lowest
bidder. Beginning the first of Janu-
airy Johnny Parks will retire from
the butcher business. and Mr.. Gatti
will assume his entire interest, con-
Quoting the business on the same
popular plans as the business is now
being run.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Ed. Sidebotham, an old time re-
sident of Morenci, but who has re-
sided in Ell Paso for several years,
returned to Clifton last week to make
his home here during the winter
months. Ed. is first-class carpenter
and while here will be connected with
his brother, Jack, who is engaged in
the building and contracting business.
Ed. Elrage, one of the cattlemen of
the upper Blue section, spent few
days of this week in Clifton, looking
after business interests. Ed. reports
a great amount of snow in his country
but that so far the cold has not
damaged the cattle. The grass is
good and the cattle are in fine condi-
ton.
One of Spaw & Tyler's wagons ac-
cidentally ran into a Mexican on
Chase Creek one afternoon this
week. AS usual the man failed to
make any attempt to get out of the
way and the wagon struck him before
it could be stopped. The Mexican
was not seriously hurt, but he was
shaken up considerably.
F. NJ. Riley, father of w. J, Riley
of the First National bank, arrived
in Clifton Monday evening to spend
the week. Mr.. Riley is an old resi-
dent of Yuma, where he is engaged
in the real estate and insurance bust
ness. He is very enthus iastic over
the future prospects of Yuma and is
of the opinion that it is going to be
the greatest agricultural section of
Arizona within the next five years.
Hip, Hip-All of the leading stores
have declared their intention to
close their doors between the hours
of 3:15 and Saturday afternoon on
account of the big football game be-
tween Clifton and Douglas highs.
Well, we wonder if the Clifton highs
haye not captured the town. AL
they have to do now is to capture
the game, and there will be a hot
time in the old town.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Xmas Goods are beginning to appear
at Smiths store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

For RENT-One front room nicely
furnished. Apply to J. F. Williams,
Riverside.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-02

Our Motto: Best quality and lowest
prices. You get both at Smiths
New-York tribune., 1909-06-11

every man, besides his vocation should have an
avocation. To which instructions il would be we'll
to add that every man should have q third
In my case my vocation. first, second and last is
that of minister Of the Gospel. My avocation
on subjects Of which I knew something and /
have the greatest scorn for what is called literature
where the writer throws himself into the field as
fencing master might do, any soldier Of fortune;
where the writer knows how to write and has
nothing 10 write about: where. in short, he has
nothing to say. But say what man has 20 say.
20 tell what lie has seen, that is the real province
Of literature
NO one can read the work OF what IS called
literature whether in newspapers or in magazines,
without being annoyed by a certain provinciaIism.
I am quite conscious of such provincialism in my
own work but there is danger in it which is 20 be
avoided If man wants do the duty of a man,
and am very glad TO he intimate relations with
people in all parts of this country, and indeed in all
parts of the world.
There Is a special satisfaction in the duty or
chaplain of the United States Senate because II
brings me into communication not simply with the
Congress of the United States but with intelligent
men and women from every part Of the world
The late Senator Hoar said Of Dr. Hale
Il do not know another living man VINO has eX-
ercised a more powerful influence on the practical
life Of his generation, He has taught US the truth
very simple but somehow nobody got hold of
il until ne did that virtue and brave living and
helping other be made to grow by
geometricaI progression