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The copper era., 1909-03-25
Wedding Bells.

On Thursday night, March IS, at MorenCi occurred the marriage of Miss Augusta Potter oJohn A. Wood. This announcement will come as a surprise to the Clifton friends ot the groom, but has long been a matter of conjecture by the Morenci friends of both contracting parties. At the coZy little home which the groom had prepared, a small party of the in innate friends of the bride and groom gathered to witness the ceremony which made this man and woman one. The cottage had been beautifully decorated, by the friends of the bride, pink and white carnations being the principal scheme, and promptly at sight thirty Rev. Kirchbaum pro- nounced the words which united Miss Potter and MT. Wood in the holy bonds of matrimOny. The bride was attired in a simple gown of white and was lovely picture of happiness as she entered the parlOr on the arm of the groom. Miss Potter has re- sided in Morenci for about two years, and has won many staunch friends by her quiet, kindly ways, while the groom is well known all over the county, having resided in Graham county for eighteen years. After the ceremony, the guests were invited to the dining room, where a six course wedding supper was served. 1t was the unanimous opinion of the guests that this was. the prettiest wedding among the most harmonious surroundings that has occurred in many a day in either of the two towns.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

THE expected has at last happened and Clifton is now enrolled among the incorporated towns of Arizona, and from now on there is to be more pride taken in the appearance and santa tion of the town, which can result in only one thing--better health protec- tion to the many people now residing within our limits. The incorporation of Clifton was agitated for this very purpose and now that the election has been carried, it is our duty to see that the town is conducted with this object and nothing more. We should make an especial effort to keep poli- tics from the election of town officers, and by all means advocate the cleo tion of responsible men, regardless of their political affiliations: THE ERA favored incorporation because it thought it would be good thing for the town, and now that the measure has passed, it feels compelled to favor the election of town officers on a strictly non-political basis. In mak- ing this statement we believe we voice the sentiment of fully ninety per cent of the citizens of Clifton, and this being the case it will be absolutely worthless tor either of the leading political parties to attempt the nomination of a strict party ticket. The city ticket, on which number of good names can be placed is the only one that will havepany chance of election.
The copper era., 1909-03-25
The Democratic Club.

That the democrats intend to make things interesting in this section in the future was demonstrated at a public meeting held at the opera house Tuesday evening, which was called for the purpose of organizing democratic club and also giving John R. Hampton the opportunity of addressing the audience upon the leading questions that came before the twenty-fifth legislature. The meeting was m enthusiastic one and there was present in the neighbor- hood of 150 people.
 The principal speakers of the even ing were Lamar Cobb and MT. Hamp- ton. MT. Cobb explained to those present the object of the meeting, which was for the purpose of bring ing the party closer together for future success. MT. Hampton dis cussed the county division matter, explaining his position in the matter and stating his reasons why it would have been impossible to secure inn mediate division. In his entire speech he was often applauded and the audience appeared to be heartily in favor of the position which he took upon every leading measure that came before the council. Of course, in some instances hlS actions failed to please everyone, but as a whole his record was approved.
 A large number of names had been signed to the club list, but it was de- cided at the meeting to appoint an organizing committee and postpone permanent organization until April 7th at which time the committee will make its report. This meeting will also be held at the opera house, un- less otherwise advertised.
 Refreshments and cigars were on hand and those who attended report a good time.
The copper era., 1909-03-25
MORENCI ITEMS.

G. H. Davidson was visiting the Shannon reduction works at Clifton Sunday.
 A. G. McAlister came up from Solo, mOnville on legal business Friday evening and remained until Saturday afternoon.
 MorenCi received the parting salute of winter Tuesday in the way of snow furry and some cold weather.
 Henry Makeg, of Morenci, is con- ducting a trial run of Davidson's feed distributor at the Shannon mill this week.
 MT. Honeyman left the first of the week for his home in Tennessee, where he was called by the illness of his mother.
 Mrs. J. B. Job entertained the Ladies Whist club last Saturday afternoon and after the game, dainty refreshments were served.
 w. L. Neil and J. H. Mason, of the A. c. general office at Clifton, spent Saturday night in Morenci the guests of John Riddle.
 John Hammer was a Clifton visitor Monday but said that the climate was too warm to suit him down there so made his stay short.
 Emery Book, who has been with the D. c. Co. for some time, has re- signed his position and will leave the first of the month for his home in Ohio.
 Quite a large number of K. of P's. went on the excursion to Duncan Sat urday, and from reports they had d good time and helped twenty-seyen candida teS tO have Oue a lSO
 Mrs. J. H. Burns entertained at cards on Wednesday afternoon. Quite a number of ladies were pres ent but on account of the new law no prizes were given.
 Deputy Sheriff Len Scott secured a broken leg last Monday caused by his horse falling on him. He was at once taken to the D. c. Hospital where he received medical attention and is getting along nicely.
 King Henley and Mrs. Ellis were married in Duncan last Wednesday, and while they succeeded in surpris- ing their friends, yet they forgive them and wish them much joy in their married life.
 I. H. Merrick and w. J. Williams have resigned their positions in the D. c. general office and will leave for the east the first of the month. Mr. Williams will go to his home in Bir- mingham while MT. Merrick returns to Philadelphia.
 Mesdames c. B. Nonnamaker and Bernard Edginton entertained about twenty guests at the Nonnamaker home on the evening of St. Patrick's day. Everything was suggestive of the good Saint and the guests all felt that it was good to Irish for one day at least.
 c. w. Marks has sold his photo gallery and expects to leave in the near future for Courtland, where he and Mrs. Marks will reside in the future. MT. Marks is one of the old timers here and has a host of friends who wish him success in his new home.
 J. H. Woods and Miss Potter were quietly married last Thursday even- ing, Rev. Krichbaum officiating. Miss Potter has been head nurse at the A. c. hospital for some time and MT. Woods is foreman of the D. c. converters. They have a multi ude of friends here who wish the ID long and happy married life.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

THE incorporation of Clifton places us in a position to be eligible for the organization of an Elks lodge. For the past year or more a large number of Clifton, Morenci and Metcalf peo- pie have journeyed to Globe for the purpose of being initiated into the secrets of the order of Elks, and be. sides the initiation fee the expenses have been enormous. Clifton has the required population and it is now up to the Elks residing in this district to get busy and establish a lodge at home. As there are already many members here it shoEld be no trouble to perfect the organization of a new lodge. The organization of a lodge is already under consideration and a meeting has been called at Library hall for next Monday even- ing, March 29th, to which all mem- bers of the order are invited.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

THE last segregation bill which was passed by the twenty-ffth legis- lature and signed by the governor at the close of the session, has changed the reflection of the local option election law, as far as incorporated towns are concerned. The bill pro- vides that the vote of incorporated towns in the event of a county cleo tion is to be considered separately. For instance, if a county election is called and a majority of the votes are in favor of local option the county will be dry; with the eXcep- tion, however, that if the vote of an incorporated town gives a majority against it, that precinct will remain wet,
The copper era., 1909-03-25
"Trains stop on signal.
 GEORGE A. WAGsTALF,
 Superintendent

IN THE great murder trial in Ten nessee in which Colonel D. B. Cooper and his son are defendants the jury, after considerable deliberation, brought in a verdict of guilty in the second degree, and placed punish ment at twenty years each. At torneys for defendant made an ap- peal and the defendants are now at liberty under bond of S25, 900 each, pending a new trial. The bonds were signed by many of the wealthy citi zens of that state. Sharpe, who was tried as an accomplice in the murder, was acquitted.
The copper era., 1909-03-25
Probate Notice.

In the Probate Court, of the County
 of Graham, Territory of Arizona. In the Matter of the Estate of Alvin s. RoseCrans, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned administratrix of the estate of Alvin s. Rosecrans deceased, to all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit such claims with the necessary vouchers within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said administra- trix, at The First National Bank of Clifton Arizona, the same being the place of business in all matters con- nected with said estate of said Alvin s. Rosecrans deceased
 Dated this the 25th day of March A. D. 1909.
 MATILDA B. ROSECRANS, of the estate of Alvin s. Rosecrans Deceased.
 100
The copper era., 1909-03-25
Notice To Creditors.

NOTICE IS hereby given by the un dersigned, Administrator of the Estate of Fanny Pichler, deceased to the creditors of and all persons hay ing claims against said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers within four months after the first publication of this notice to the Administrator at his office in the Town of Clifton, Graham County Afi- zona Territory, the same being the of said estate in the County of Gra- ham, Territory ot Arizona. Dated this the 18th day of March 1909.
 H. MODER,
 Administrator.
The copper era., 1909-03-25
Knights of Pythias Excursion to Duncan.

The Knights of Pythias excursion run to Duncan last Saturday evening was a grand success in every detail. The occasion of the excursion was the institution of a new lodge in the valley city. Twenty-Five members each from Clifton and Morenci took advantage of the excursion and it is reported that those who attended had such a pleasant time that the members of the order who could not go are convinced that they missed one of the grandest functions that have recently happened in connection with the order.
 In order to make the trip more pleasant a grand ball was given at Hobbs hall to which outsiders were invited, which resulted in a number of Clifton people outside of the lodge taking in the dance and visiting the valley. Music for the dance was furnished by Adams orchestra.
 The organization of the new lodge and initiation of candidates required the greatest portion of the night and the work was superintended by Grand Chancellor Merrill and members of Clifton and Morenci lodges. The new lodge started with a membership of about twenty and it is understood that number of other applications are being received. The Duncan lodge entertained the visitors royalty.
 FOR RENT-4room cottage on East Side. Electric lights and Conv enient to work. Apply to J. x A. Smith
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Len Scott, the efficient constable and deputy sheriff of AIorenci, met with an accident last Monday that will not only put him out of business for several months but may result in a stiff foot. He made a trip to New town early in the morning to secure a couple of prisoners. When aliGht- ing from his horse, he attempted to spring from the saddle and when landing on the ground his left foot struck a rock. His ankle turned a-d his weight caused his leg to be brok- en in two places near the ankle.
The copper era., 1909-03-25
Clifton Theater
Clifton Theater program for Thurs day and Friday, March D and 26.
 "A Romance of Old Madrid" "

Clifton Theater program for Thurs day and Friday, March 9 and 26.
 "A Romance of Old Madrid" 7"
 The land of Castile has ever breathed or love and romance, of music, song and dance: of gay and flashing bull fighters, and dreamyeyed fair senoritas. Our story takes us to the province of old Madrid, around which has sighed many tender tale of love.
 Paquita, and beautiful daughter of poor peasants, much sought after by adoring village swains, and the admiration of strolling painters, makes her first visit to the city of her dreams on a great festival day.
 She attends the bull fight, and in a very romantic manner meets Carlo2, the famous bull fighter, who pays her undivided attention and presses his suit with all the warmth and ardor ot a Spaniard.
 A cloud comes O'er Paquita's S dream of happiness through fear of her brothers opposition to her lover. She agrees to elope with Carlos, on the night of the Governors Grand Ball, and Carlos selects a friend to make arrangements for successful termi- nation of his plan.
 The festival days draw to a close Paquita is the acknowledged Belle everywhere. In mask and domino the friends attend the Grand Ball, and at its height the friend announces all ready. The lovers slip away and are married.
 The helpful friend calls later to congratulate the happy pair. This astonishment is only equalled by his delight when he realizes the ruse.
 A trip on the Rhodesian Railway.
 The Eternal City.
 Two Orphans ot the G. A. R.
 Leo'S Air Rifle.
The copper era., 1909-03-25
MINING NOTES
Pertaining to CIiftOn-MOrenci Dis.
 trict and Surrounding Camps.

After considerable delay in making new contract for the treatment of ores from the Standard Cop per Mines, the management of that company has awarded the busi- ness to the Detroit company at Mo renCi, and as consequence extensive shipments have been continued since the first of this month. As the ores from the Standard are very desirable for the smelters, there is usually a scramble for the contract, but during the past four years the MorenCi com pany has been successful in retaining it continually. The ores taken from the San Jose claims, which is silver be shipped to the Douglas shelter, as formerly.
 The operation of the new aerial tram of the New England and Clifton copper company has already proven to be valuable addition to the com pany financially. Especially is this so at the present price of copper, as in former years a low-priCed copper market has usually forced the mines to close. As it is now the company can operate at profit. This inn proyement has demonstrated the fact that had the company erected an aerial tram years ago it would be much money ahead. It is understood that the ore supply at the Copper King mine is now greater than ever before in the history of the company, which is source of much gratifica- tion to the present management of the company.
 Dick Lakenan, who IS interested in some of the best mining properties located west of the famous Morenci district, and who spent the past five or six months in Duluth, Minn., and other important mining centers, re- turned to his home last week. In past years MT. Lakena1 has success fully operated several of his mines at a handsome profit and it is well known fact among old timers that his property represents the kind of material that investors are looking 2 for. It is among some of the best patented property in the district. pose of arranging for the organiZa- tion of a company to promote eXten- sive development work, and he re- ports that he met with much encour- agement. It is the opinion of the ERA that if a company is organized and development work indulged in, those who take part in its promotion will have no reason to regret it. MT Lakenan, who was hardly able to walk when leaving Clifton, has great ly improved and is now walking around like a siXteen-year-old.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Edward S. Wizard and wife arrived in Clifton Saturday last on a short visit MT. Wizard is consulting en- gineer of the New England SJ Clifton copper company and is here on a business visit.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Don't forget the Presbyterian din- ner this evening at Library Hall. The ladies have made elaborate preparations and are going to give the best dinner for 9 cents eyer of fered in Clifton. Serving will be commenced at , o'clock.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Messrs. w. A. Pitt, James Harvey and c. w. Beck have been summoned as U. s. witnesses in the trial of Quong Waugh, a Chinaman who is in trouble with Uncle Sam. Quong is well known here.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

House and lot for sale, including chickens: on upper Chase creek. Ap- ply to Alex. DavIs. 3-l1
The copper era., 1909-03-25

For Sale-A block of New York Ari- zona mining stock. Address box No. 3l4. Morepci, Arizona.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

FOUND-A watch which owner can recover by calling at this office, describing the same, and paying for this advertisement
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Phoenix beef is always tender; Cliff ton meat and cold storage market.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Old shoes made new by H. Senf. Call at his shop on Chase creek.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

WANTED-Iu a protestant family, board and care for well-bebaved little boy, years old. State price per month and location. Address box No. 5, Clifton, Arizona.
The copper era., 1909-03-25

For Sale or Rent-In Lordsburg, N. M., the Bank Exchange Saloon Building. Write E. P. Swift, Lords burg, N. NJ. 5t
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Carnations and Violets every Sat urday at the A. c. drug department
The copper era., 1909-03-25

Side. Electric lights and conv enient to work. Apply to J. & A. Smith.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-02
CHANGE CARS AT SAN JUAN
THE CHAPLIN TOWNSHIP CO

lcely- - TICner Ouu; you know, "
responded Margaret, who understood
perfectly. IF you think I've adorned
the truth I'll give you the police court
report. I have It in my glove. Lady
Maud sent it to me with a letter"
She added, after an instant's hesisa-
ton, I'm not sure that 1 shall not
slvt you that to read, too, for there's
something about you in it. and she is
your best friend. isn't she?"
"0ut and out. dare say you'd smile
If told you that I asked her to help
me to get you to change your mind"
NO" Margaret answered, turning
slowly to leok at hin. "She tells me
so in this letter"
Does she really?" Van Torp had
guessed as much, and had wished to
undermine the surprise he supposed
that Margaret had in store for him.
That's just like her straightforward
way Of doing things. She told me
frankly that she wouldn't lift a finger
to infaeAce you. However, it can't
be helped, suppose"
The conclusion OF the speech
seemed to be out of the logical Sc
gueRee.
"She has. dsHe more than lift a En-
ger now" Margaret said.
Has she offended your" Van Terp
Ventgred to ask, for he did not under
stand the constant subtone of anger
he heard in her voice Z know she
would not mean to do that"
No You don't understand I've
autographed to ask her to join US
here"
Van Torp was really surprised now,
%zd his face showed it.
81 wish we were somewhere alone"
Margaret continued. Il mean, out of
the way of Mrs. Rushmore. She
haows nothing about all this, but she
saw me examining the letters into my
elove, and l cannot possibly let her
see me giving them to you
"Oh. well. let me think" said the
millionaire. 4 guess want to buy
some photographs of Bayreuth anS
"a Took a Sort of interest In That
Tartar Girl"
the 'ParsifaT characters in that shop,
there on the right. Suppose you wait
outside the door, so that Mrs Rush
more can see you if she turns around.
She'll understand that I'm inside If
you drop your parasoI towards her yeu
can get the letters out can't. you?
Then as 1 come out you can just pass
them to me behind the parasol, and
Wen go on. How's that? 1t won't
take one second. anyhow. You can
make believe your Stoves unconfor-
table,.and you're fitting it, if anybody
you know comes out of the shop. VIII
that do? Here we are. Shall I go in?''
Yes Dent be long. I'll cough
when I'm ready"
The operation succeeded, and the
more easily as Mrs Rushmore went
quieSy on without turning her head.
sslAg absorbed aad charmed by Kra-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-11-02

he whistled 6ut I admit that tt
other matter has more in it. I woI-
der what weHld happen II I &sGLou
him about Miss Barrack?"
Nothing" Margaret answered cen
fidently. Nothing would happen. He
has never heard of her, -
Van Torp's sharp eyes tried IN vaia
to penetrate the veil
That's not quite clear" ks OBJ
served. "0r else this isn't nay COED
day"
THE girl fooled you" said Narsa-
ret in low voice Did she Rea4ssn
his name to you?"
We'll no"
"She never saw him in her Life, or
If she ever did, it was she who robbed
him Of rubies; and it was not the 9th
er ~~I, as you supposed. Men are
generally inclined to believe whSt a
nice-looking girl tells themi"
That's true" Van Tcrp admitted.
But all the same, dent quite under
stand you. There's a'meaRiHg m yeW
voice that's not in the words E4saES
me if I'm not quick enough this zsnR-
ing, please. I'm doing my best"
Your FRIEND Baraka has been AZ
rested and sekt to prison in Lender
for stealing a very valuable ruby
from the counter in PinAey's," Mars2-
ret explained. The stone had just
been taken there by Mems. LegothSti
to be cut. The girl must have fol
lowed him without his knowing sit,
and watched her chance. though how
old Pinney can have left such a thing
lying on the counter where any enc
could take it is simply incorporates
sible. That's what ysu heard in my
voice when said that men are crsda.
fous" -
Mr. Van Torp thought he had heard
even more in her accent when she
had pronounced Logotheti's name. Be-
sides, she generally called him ~Loso."
as all his friends did. The KHsCieaa
said nothing for moment. bat he
glanced repeatedly at the white ven,
through which he saw her handsome
features without theirSexpressiea.
p.,aiiEyell." he s3id at last, almost to