The copper era., 1909-12-23
THE SNOW STORM.
Heaviest Storm For Several Years in
This District.

During the past two weeks the
Clifton-Morenci district has been yis-
tied by one of the coolest waves that
has been witnessed for a number of
years. The first portion of the waYe
was a dry cold and the climax was
capped last Saturday, when a heavy
snow started early in the morning
and continued the entire day. By
Saturday night the mountains and
the valley were covered with snow
from two to six inches deep. Sunday
was another cold day but in the
afternoon the most of the snow had
melted, but every night since has wit
messed freezing of the ground.
OLD timers here have seen many
cold waves in this section, but it is
reported that this has been the
steadiest cold weather for a long
time. Cattlemen from the upper
country who arrived in town this
week, report that the entire upper
country was also visited by heavy
snow and that practically in every
portion of the mountains snow can
be found from six to twenty feet
deep. Many people suspicion floods,
but unless warm rains fall in the
country tributary to the Frisco river
there is no danger.
Present indications are good for
plenty of water in the rivers next
year and the farmers and cattlemen
are sure to be supplied with all the
water they want. There will be no
more floods in this country for ten
years at least, according to the opin-
ions of old timers who have watched
the flood periods closely.
The coming of the Reed and
Theater promises to be great treat
for those who enjoy up-to-date bright
Busical comedy and good acting.
Fhe company will open their engage
ment in Clifton at the Clifton Theater
on Monday, December 9th. The
Reed and Arbuckle company have
had a phenomenal success in stock
at the Orpheum theater at Bisbee;
having played to big houses for
thirty consecutive weeks. Their
popularity has not waned in Bisbee,
but on account of the numerous
bookings of Klaw and Erlanger at
fractions at the Orpheum during the
month of January and February Man
ager King is putting the company
out on tour. The company is made
up of well known principals and
bright, snappy, clever chorus.
Messrs. Reed and Arbuckle haye
been associated for a number of
years in producing and being fea t.
Lred in musical comedy and ex-
travaganza productions. Mr. Reed
as a deliuator of Irish characters is
in a class nv himself and his comedy
though refined and neat, is always
sure fire, and never fails to hit the
mark. Mr.. Roscoe Arbuckle has an
enviable reputation as a German
comedian, and is the possessor of a
beautiful BARTON voice. Miss Made
line Rowe is a singer of sweet songs
and an actress of ability. She has a
rich sympathetic voice and a pleas
ing manner that invariably wins the
heart of her audience. Mr.. Claud
Kelly together with Reed and Ar
buckle make strong trio of come
dams. Mr.. Kelly's black face char
acters make him a favorite every
where he appears. Miss Florence
Reed is d strong member of the or
ganization, her ability, experience
and versatility enabling her to fill
any part from soubrette to leads.
Miss Minta Durfee is a soubrette of
extraordinary ability. Her songs go
with a vim that demand repeated
enchores. The company has one of
the prettiest, Iiveliest, and best cos
TUNED choruses of any stock musical
comedy company in the country.
Two shows nightly will be given dur
ing the engagement and popular
prices will prevail.