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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
A Happy New
Year Table

is the one where our soft drinks
are the rule. You can drink
your own and everybody else's
health without the faintest fear
of the morning after. They
taste as good as any other
drinks, better than many. Have
US send you a box of our Sarsa-
parilla, Ginger Ale. Lemon or
Cream Soda. You'll not find
any caller refuse them.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

The valley papers have been boost
ing the Hon. W. w. Pace as first
governor of the state of Arizona.
Mr.. Pace is a good man for the place
and will make good if he is elected,
but when the time comes he may
have hard time in getting the
nomination. For this position there
will probably be many other demo-
cratic candidates-and then again
Greenlee county will also be willing
to furnish a candidate who is perhaps
much better known all over the ter
ritory, which means a lot when it
comes to getting votes.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
Electric Signals for A. 8 N. NJ. Railroad
CROSSINGS.

The Arizona & New Mexico Rail.
way company has decided to install
two electric signals at two of the
most important railroad crossings in
Clifton. One will be located at the
crossing near the A. c. drug store
and the other will be placed at the
crossing at the corner of Superint-
endent Reisinger's residence on Hilrs
fat. This addition will be OF much
help concerning the safety of the
vehicles passing at these crossings
and it is probable that more of these
signals will be installed at other i'm
portant and dangerous crossings on
the line. The signal is automatic
and is worked by the locomotive
or freight car as it approaches the
crossing. The electric switch is
thrown by the weight of the car,
which rings a bell that can be heard
for a distance of about one-half mile.
Those passing over the crossing will
certainly hear the bell above the
noise of the train, and when the bell
rings it should be sufficient notice for
any driver to know that if he APP
proaches the track he is taken great
chances.
Roadmaster Blair is now having
the signals installed and Chief Elec-
trician Chilson is looking after the
electrical connections. Each signal
will be operated by an individual
battery
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
Nctice TO Creditors.

Estate of Alvin Mckinley Pack
wood, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Administrator of the Es-
tate of Alvin Mckinley Packwood,
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to. exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers. within four
months after the first publication of
this notice to the said Administrator
at his Office in Clifton, Arizona, the
same being the place for the trans
action of the business of said estate,
in said County of Graham.
e. V. HORTON,
Administrator of Estate of Alvin
Mckinley Packwood, deceased.
Dated Monday, this Goth day of
December, 1909. l-13
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
Gold Belt Has New Mine Superintendent

During the first part of last week,
f. O. Bacon, a practical miner and
who has had considerable experience
in the mining business, accepted
position with J. Backstein and asso-
crates as mine superintendent of the
Gold Belt property. Mr.. Bacon has
for the past several years been en-
gagged in the assaying business and is
a member of the firm of Bacon &
Catlin, proprietors of the Independ-
ent Assay Office of Clifton. His con-
nection with the Gold Belt will be of
much benefit to that company, as he
goes there prepared to keep con-
slant tab and assays of the grade of
ore that is being run through the
gold mill, a necessity at any property
running a plant of that kind. In
addition to the assaying Mr.. Bacon
will look after all development work
in the mines.
During the past two weeks large
force of miners were at work on the
properties of the company doing an
nual assessment work. This work
was all done by the leasers of the
property and required an expendi-
ture of considerable cash. This work
has all been completed and it is uu-
derstood that the full amount of
work has been done, although the
erection of the mill and other i'm
provements could have been consid-
cred as assessment work for the en-
tire group.
Favorable reports continue to come
from the operations of the company
md sho rtly after the first another
gold brick of considerable size,
representing the December run, will
De in evidence. It is reported that
the next gold brick will be several
times larger than the first one. The
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the company will take place next
month and new directors will be
elected. The result of the election
will be of much interest to all con-
cerned and, if possible, the stock
holders should select men who have
the interests of the company at
aeart and instead of opposing the
leasers, they should give them every
reasonable assistance and help to
bring the company to the front.
1t is now a known fact the the gold
mill is a success, hence all that is
n ecessary is good management.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

A TRIP over the Clifton Morenci
district will convince one that the
district is not at all slow just at the
present date. The ring of the drills
and the boom of blasts all over the
mining section soon convinces you
that we are very much alive.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
Notice.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank of Clifton
for the election of Directors, and the
transaction of all such other business
as may properly come before the meet
ing will be held on the 18th, day of
January at seven thirty in the even
ing at the Office of the bank.
Dated the 7th day of December,
1909.
w. J. RILEY,
Secretary.
1890
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

Chef Electrician Kelly, of the D.
G. company at Morenci, was in Cliff
ton recently making arrangements
for the extension of the Postal tele-
graph line, connecting Clifton and
Morenci. 1t is understood that the
new line will be run from North Cliff
ton over the hill and thence on to
Morenci,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

TRY this resolution for the year
1910: Boost your enemies and praise
your friends. The change might do
us all some good.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

THE ERA wishes its friends and the
entire population of the Clifton-Mo-
renci district happy and prosper
Gus New Year.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

Bob Wilson, of the firm of Cromb
& Wilson, owners of the Diamond A
cattle on Eagle, came in from the
ranch recently on business. In an
interview with the ERA representa-
tive he remarked that his cattle
we're never in better shape and the
recent cold weather in that section
las not affected the cattle in the
least, in fact they seem to be getting
better all the time. He reports that
this year he has exceeded the record
in branding calves and if nothing
happens next year will be even bet
ter. When asked if he intended to
clean up some of the big steers this
winter he said that it was his opinion
that the price of cattle would ad-
vance considerably within the next
six months and he and his partner
have decided to wait before dispos-
ing of their marketable stock. In
speaking of the country generally
Bob said that he wanted it under
stuod that he does not mean to give
the impression that his cattle are
the best as his neighbors are just as
fortunate as himself, which means
that the cattlemen of the entire up
per country are enjoying prosperity.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

The turkey shoot on Christmas day,
conducted under the auspices of the
Clifton gun club, was most success
full shoot on the part of the shooters.
The turkeys were so large that it
was just like shooting at the side of
a house. The club lost money on the
event and had it not been for the
pistol shooting the loss would have
been considerable. There is one
thing certain-those who attended
got more than their moneys worth.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

Strains stop on signal.
GEORGE A. WAesTAFF,
SuperintendeH'
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
Cigarette Smoking and Obscene Ian.
guage.

During the past few months there
has been considerable complaint
about minors smoking cigarettes and
using obscene language, and it is I'D
derstood that the officers are going
to get busy and if possible correct
this evil, which has caused the ruina-
ton of the lives of many boys who
do not realize the danger. For the
benefit of those who do not know the
following is taken from page 1888, sec
tions 272, 273 and 274 revised statutes
of Arizona: SIT shall be unlawful for
any person in this territory to sell, give
or furnish or cause to be sold, given
or furnished any cigarettes to any
minor under the age of sixteen years.
THE violation of the above fec
ton shall be misdemeanor and the
person guilty Thereof shall be fined
for each offense not less than $40 nor
more than 500.
"Any person who, in the presence
or hearing of any woman or child, in
any place within the territory of
Arizona, shall use obscene or vulgar
language, or who shall use vile or
abusive ephitets of or to any person
in the presence of any woman or
child, is punishable by fine of not
less than S. nor more than $780, or
Imprisonment in the county Jail not
more than two months"
At the Eagle ball Christmas night
a ladies fur was exchanged by error
and as result one fur was taken and
another left in its place. In order
to get the matter Strengthened out
the lady who is now in possession OF
a strange fur can secure her own by
calling at English's barbershop and
making the exchange.
The Sons of Herman ball will take
place tomorrow evening, to which
the lodge members have sold large
number of tickets. The general pub
lie is extended cordial invitation to
join in the good time and welcome
the New Year in a joyful manner.
All necessary preparations haye been
made for a general good time for
those who attend.
The Standard and Texas oil COM
panies are booked for a lively
skirmish in Clifton in the near future.
The Standard will install tanks at the
lower end of Hill's addition and the
Texas company will install tanks on
Shannon hill. Arrangements are now
being made and both companies will
endeavor to take care of the retail
business. This fight means that the
Clifton people are soon to receive
better grade of oil and at cheaper
prices. The oil trade of Clifton
amounts to considerable and both oil
companies want to control it.
The Catholic Social club of Clifton
was organized on hast Monday even
ing for the purpose of bringing more
closely together the young men of
Clifton and Metcalf who be long to
the Catholic church. The club starts
with a good sized membership and
there are yet a number of names
that can be added to the list The
club will secure a couple of rooms,
which will be furnished in a comfort
able manner for the accommodation
of members. The club is destined to
be one of the most popular social or
CARNATIONS in Clifton. There will be
a special business meeting at Rev.
Carnet's residence on the evening of
January 9th, to which all Catholic
men are invided. Officers will also
be elected at this meeting.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

1t has leaked out that while Lou
Crawford left recently with the in
tention of visiting his old home in
Missouri he has a more important
mission. His friends understand that
he will return with beautiful house
keeper
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOrenci Dis.
triCt and Surrounding Camps.

Stephen W. Dorsey, the moving
spirit of the Coppermines company of
Arizona, will arrive in Clifton within
the next two weeks to look after
business matters connected with the
company and also inspect the good
work of the drills that is now going
on in this district under the super
vision of ]. o. Baylor. It is under
stood that this company will adopt
new name, which as yet has not been
made public, there being two or three
names suggested. Mr.. Dorsey has
recently been very successful in
carrying out his plans relative to the
development of the property which
is controlled and owned by the COM
pany and from now on it seems as
though his company will advance to
the front in a manner that will be
benefit to the Clifton Morenci mining
district.
The combination of the large cop
per producing companies of the
United States, which in all probability
will materialize in the very near
future, is almost certain to be a good
thing for the small producer, although
he is not in the combination. The
object of the organization of the
larger companies is not for the pur-
pose of regulating the price of cop
per, but for the purpose of regulating
the production, which will naturally
adjust the price. For instance if
there is danger of an over production
an order can be issued to the producers
to cut their output a certain percent
and thus prevent the danger of such
low prices that the companies who
are not strong enough to hold their
copper are forced to labor under;
many of them being forced to close
down their plants. Judging from the
list of companies published in con-
nection with the copper producers
organization, plans so far have
carried perfectly satisfactory. With
the combination of the big companies
the copper that is thrown on the
market by the individual producer
will not be sufficient to amount to
anything. There can be no other re-
suit than more steady average in
the price of copper.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30
SUMMONS.

In the Justice Court No. 3 Precinct,
County of Graham, Territory of
-
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1909-12-30

In the Justice Court No. 3 Precinct,
County of Graham, Territory of
Arizona
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
Sale q 0iQ Success.

That honest advertising OF honest
values brings results was never
better exemplified on the ranges
than on Saturday last. when the big
Dissolution of Partnership sale in.
augurated by Alexander Reid & Co.
was opened to the public.
From early morning (they even
say some of the ladies were there
before breakfast, but we don't be-
lieve that until closing time the
store was packed. and the bundles
that we're carried away was evidence
sufficient that the ladies found bar
gains galore that looked good to
them.
Nor was the "cruah" confined to
the opening day, but has continued
throughout the week with una bated
vim, while the horde of visitors to
this popular establishment has in
cluded ladies from every city and
hamlet on the range.
The sale prices coutinue through.
ont the coming week. aud Mr. Reid
advertises new supply of timely
articles and plenty for all.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
New Plumbing aad neat;aq Eirm.

Alderman NJ. Boyian and II. G.
Belmont, both of whom have been
in the employ of the Virginia Hard.
ware Company in the plumbing de-
Partment, have resigned and pre-
pare to enter business in the plumb
ing and heating line.
Both young men are weli-known
as experienced and efficient work.
men, and the Enterprise bespeaks
for them a merited measure of sue.
cess.
Mr.. George, of the Hardware Co..
states to the Enterprise that he will
continue in the plumbing business
expecting a competent man here
shortly to take charge of that de.
partmeut.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
MEETING OF DULUTH :oEANfRY
At St. Raul's Church Declared 0y Moa,
bers to b. Ooe Of The Best Jhox


The Duluth Deanery assembled
in Virginia on Monday<eveningl last
and in St. Paul's church evening
prayer was said, aud the Rev. Frank
C. Coolbaugh, of Cioquet, preached
a very eloquent and inatructive aer.
mon
On Tuesday morning there waa
celebration of Holy Communion, at
which the Dean of Duluth, Dr.Ryan,
was celebrant. The Rev. Roderick
J. Mooney made an Impressive ad-
dress. During the forenoon and
afternoon papers we're read and die-
cuesions followed. At noon boun.
'tiful lunch was served al the rec.
tory by the ladies of the parish.
The final service, which was a
"Miesionary Rally" was held IN the
church on Tuesday evening. There
was splendid congregation and
the Eveleth choir drove over to as-
sist in the music. The service was
read by the Rev. Spencer Murphy,
of Grand Rapids, and the Rev.Frank
Coolbaugh, of Cloquet. The Rev.
Roderick J. Mooney and the Rev.
A. W. Ryan, D. c. L., of Duluth. ad-
dressed the congregation on Mis-.
sionary work.
The members of the deanery de-
clare it was one of the hest meet
ings they have attended.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
lsymea's Missionary Coefoeeaco.

A0ySsseW WStSoeoso0tv CO0u0e00Co.
The Laymen's Missionary Move.
ment, which has crossed the cont.
nent, spread through Canada, Eng
land, Scotland Germany and Aus-
tria, has reached.the northwest. The
Minnesota conference is set for
February ~, at Minneapolis.
The movement is inte-denomina-
tional and does not interfere with
the methods OF missionary work OF
the churches. but simply seeks to
interest the laymen in the missions
and through them strengthen their
support.
A number of nota BILE speakers are
on the conference program for ad.
dresses. and an attendance of fully
1900 laymen representing churches
in every county of the state, aside
from many pastors who are invited
as honorary naeuabers, is expected
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
Study Cjub.

The Study Club will meet next
Friday with Mrs. D. W. Stebbius.
Roll call will be "Current Events" j"
Mrs. Doorway ia eaderand "Lincoln"
is the subject for study. Papers
will be read by Mrs. D. b. McDou.
aid and Mrs. Lamont. Mrs. Bliss
will give paper ON Burbank and
his discoveries.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
Notice.

City Clerks Office, Virginia, Ninne0ota.
January. g. 19oe.
Notice is hereby given to all merchants
ofAhe city. or otherviae. tllat they are not
Ito deliver to any; person any goods or mer-
chandise for the City of Virginia. unless he
presents a written or printed order either
directly from the city council or city clerk.
and that such order MUST accompany all
invoices and be in the hands of the clerk
on the last Tuesday of each month.
Merchants dealing contrary to this order
cannot have their bills properly audited.
By order of City Courcil.
>ALBERT g.. .8IcKKORD,
corporate Seal) City Clerk.
VirGinia Enterpriee, Jan. 29:Eeb. s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
Moved Into No<~ lodee tlail.

The new Odd Fellow Hall in the
Hawkinson Block was uaed tor
lodge purposes Monday evening
for the f;rst time. being occupied by
Virginia Encampment No. IL, 1. O.
o. F. The new lodge room is very
neat, and when the new furniture
which has been ordered arrives j,
will be one of the most up to-date
lodge halla on the ranges.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
MOLD ANNUAL ELECTION T0-Aa6,,T
Commercial Club VIII Select Offices
for EnswiaQ fo0r cad Oiscuss Novx
Projects For Which 20 Work.

The Virginia Commercial Club,
which during the past few months
has become a live member and has
gained recognition by its accom-
plishments, will hold its annual
Injecting at the council chambers
this evening and in addition to rou.
tine business will elect officers to
guide its destiny for the ensuing
year.
During the past six months, I'M.
der the efficient management of DR..
c. b. Lenont as president and O. H.
Griggs as secretary, assisted by the
co-operation of members, the Club
has made a record of which it is
justly proud, the construction of
the new Virginia.Gilbert road, the
furnishing of a free ice rink for the
little folks, the establishment of a
commission for the drafting of a
home rule charter, an improved
train service for the city. the agita-
ton for the establishment of Su.
perior Court for the ranges and the
measure for the extension of the
corporate limits of municipalities,
which bill is now pending before
the Legislature and for the further
ing of the interests of which meas
ure the Club is now represented at
st. Paul by o. A. Poirier and John
Costin, Jr., who left for the capitol
city on this mission Wednesday.
Other matters which have engage
ed the attention of the Club but
which are still before the body en-
brace the establishment of county
agricultural school in the Virginia
district. the location of shops aud
terminals of the Canadian Northern
at this point, improved roads to the
rich farming districts of the north,
and it is the duty of every Give" one
in the town to be at not only the an
nual meeting but at every meeting
throughout the year, lending their
aid and every effort to the boosting
of Virginia and the consideration
of any question of public import.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
New Worlds Sd Record.

AT the Northwestern Skee Tour.
nament at Chippewa Falls on Sun
day Oscar Gunderson made a new
worlds record, 13S feet. The previ-
ous record was held by Nels Gjest
van, at Aoduu, Norway, i35 feet.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
uoioa h)oetipes.

The Scandinavian churches unite
in evaugelistic fservices~-the Nor
wegian and Swedish NJ. Il. Church
es, the ;Swedish' Baptist the United
Norwegian Lutheran ,chutch aud
the Swedish Mission church. The
meetings will begin Wednesday
evening next, February 3rd, >atthe
Swedish Be ptist church. The diff.
erent pastors OF the churches nam.
ed will preach alternately. Every
body welcome to these .ueetiu9a.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
St. Pau('s Church

Next Sunday at St. Paul's Church
there will be divine service at 7:30
p. M. Evening prayer will be said
and the rector will preach. All are
cordially welcomed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
Change il J;ne o. the South Sboee,

On and after Sunday, January
3lst, evening train No. for all
points East will leave Duluth daily
at 500 p. M; Superior, Sis. Morn.
ing train No. 6 for Marquette aud
Copper Country points will leave
Duluth at 7:45 a. M; Superior, sos.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
norwegian N. E. Church.


Services on Sunday next as fol
lows: Preaching at 1890 a. m. Sun
day School at noop. Preaching a,
7:a0 p. m.
A cordial invitation to all.
N. L. OLSON, Pastor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29

Swedish Methodist Church.
Next Sunday, temperance lee
ture at 7:30 p. m.
All Scandinavians are invited.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-01-29
Nouse aad lot for Sale.

Six room house. good repair, and
one lot, 123 Hickery street, for saie
cheap for cash.
sw J.R:ox1Rs1.os1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-08-24

was late in the day. some hours after the
fight was over. This person was near
yelative of one of the members of your
camp. Such instances as this makes
us think that we are children of destiny.
The third person of this trio is living
here IN Saline county. We have been
separated again only TO come together
again in the future. where we know
not. The incidents mentioned happened
about 40 years ago but many of them are
as fresh in my memory as if they had
happened yesterday. But the strife has
ceased. aud adopting the sentiments of
that brave soldier who said Let us have
peace. we. the soldiers of the Lost
Cause. heartily join to assist in carrying
out the desires and sentiments of Gen U
S Grant who said Let us have peace.