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The copper era., 1909-09-16
MORENCI ITEMS.

J. K. Williams returned from Saf- ford Thursday evening.
 John Riddle spent Sunday at the New York-Arizona mine.
 Mary Throm, of Clifton, was visit ing friends in camp Sunday.
 R. B. Lewis left Friday for an ex- tended trip through the east.
 Earl Hastings, of Coronado, was over visiting his brother Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Davidson returned Tuesday from a trip through the northwest.
 Mrs. Sam Piel, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Woods.
 The Troop started out with the largest number that they have ever taken to an encampment.
 From the preparations being made for the celebration there is going to be some time here Thursday.
 Frank Mitchell, who has been in camp for some time on business, left Sunday to make his rounds over the reserve.
 Mir. and Mrs. Snow returned Sun day from five weeks vacation spent in Washington, Oregon and California.
 Seargent Jensen was in from the New York-Arizona mines Friday evening. He also accompanied the Troop to Prescott.
 Two more base ball players arrived Sunday. Wonder what they are go- ing to do with ball players now that Clifton has disbanded?
 MT. and Mrs. A. L. Cummings, ac- companied by the formers mother, arrived home from New. York City, where they had been visiting Mrs. Cummings.
 MT. Mcbride, who has been work ing for some time past at the pump station at Eagle, resigned and left Wednesday morning for visit on the coast.
 Three of the school teachers, Misses Findley, Monroe and Forsythe have started housekeeping. One would think that the teachers would start Mess of their own.
 The dance given by MT. Horne Sat urday night was a great surprise, as it was not thought that so large a crowd could be gotten together dur ing the absence of the Troop.
 Sundays ball game was not quite so one-sided as the score might lead one to imagine. Had Ragsdale been given any kind of support he would have made it a good close game.
 Arrangements have at last been completed which will make it poss- ible for the Copper Mess ball team to show whether they are any good or not. The A. c: team has decided to take them on for a practice game either this coming Sunday or the week following.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

L. R. Broyles, who left here recent ly on a visit to his home at Memphis, Tenn, returned to Clifton this week with a handsome young lady who promised to be his better half on the evening of Wednesday, September 8th. The marriage took place at Memphis, after which the happy couple started for Clifton. On the way home they visited a number of i'm portant points. MT. Broyles has resided in Clifton several years and has many friends here who will ex- tend to his bride hearty welcome. MT. and Mrs. Broyles will make their home on Shannon hill, where he has prepared cozy little cottage.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
Our Fire Company.

The A. c. fire company is to be commended for the manner in which outside calls are being answered. In the two fires this week the boys were there within few minutes with hose and apparatus to do what they could. The Era hereby thanks them in behalf of those who were in danger
The copper era., 1909-09-16
A Collision and Run-a-Way Locomotive.

There was something doing in the local railroad yards yesterday after noon when two run-a-ways and a col lision took place, starting at the de- pot on Chase creek and ending on Shannon hill. Under the circum- stances it was fortunate that nobody was killed.
 A couple cars of steel rails wei ( being unloaded up Chase creek and in an attempt to drop the cars the brakes were not fastened quick enough. The grade is steep and the cars were making double time when they struck the derailing switch, which failed to derail, and the cars continued down the main line. Man uel Baron, engineer, and Fireman Wallace were going up the cut oppo- site the store with engine No 26, and iu the cab with them was George Fraser. When the cars appeared around the curve Fraser and Wallace jumped. Baron reversed his engine and attempted to shut of the steam before jumping. When the cars struck the locomotive, it started down the line at top speed. The track was clear and the locomotive went to the end of the scale track on Shannon hill, where it struck box car and was ditched. The cars and locomotive were badly bruised up, but the only person hurt was a Mexican who was thrown from the cars when they struck the engine.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Henry Hill, one of the members of the town council, rendered his resig- nation as a councilman at one of the meetings held last week. The cause of his resignation has not been made public, but it is understood that it was caused by a misunderstanding oyer the proposed new wagon road on the east side of the river. When asked if it was fact that he had re- signed, MT. Hill replied that he had and did not propose to take any fur ther interest in the town council.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Miguel L. Torrez, who has filled the position of vice consul of Mexico to the United States, with headquar- ters at Clifton, has received notice from the Mexican government, an- nouncing his promotion as consul at Bisbee. Ills successor is not known and MT. Torrez will remain here un- til relieved. MT. Torrez is one of the most popular and accommodating Mexico representatives ever located at Clifton and we know that he will make friends at Bisbee. He leaves here with the regret of all Americans who know him.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

At the c. B. A. society meeting last Saturday evening Library Hall was packed to overhowing. Speeches were made by several of those pres ent and outside of discussions noth- ing of importance was done. MT. Carmichael, general manager of the A. c. company, made a few remarks in which he informed the employes that the company was preparing a new set of bylaws which he thought would meet with the approval of all concerned. Be also stated that the new bylaws would be submitted to the employees for their approval with in the very near future.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Key. J. Deininger, of the Baptist church, has made arrangements to preach at the school house at Metcalf every Thursday evening to which service he invites everybody. He preached a sermon at Metcalf week ago and reports that number of the citizens of the little mining camp are interested in the work. His dates will be regular in the future.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

J. W. Bennie, manager of the Shannon Copper company, left last week for Los Angeles to have his eyes treated. He was going through the smelter recently when he got his eyes filled with hue. dust and as re- suit they continued to get worse, hence it was necessary for him to have them looked after.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
Sunday Services attheDifferent Churches
cathoIic Church.

DURING THE WINTER)
 St. Michael Church Shannon Hill) mass every other Sunday at 7:30 a. m. Sacred Heart Church (Chase creek mass every Sunday at 9:15 a. m.; evening service 7:30. Rev. Joseph Garnet, priest.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
Baptist Church.

Sunday school at 9:45 preaching at Il; theme 'sChrist, the Divine Helper" :" Evening service at 7:30, theme "Where Art Thou" Special singing. Everybody welcome. Rev. J. Denim ger, pastor.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

The principal of the North Clifton school failed to arrive in time for the opening of school on account of sick ness. He sent a substitute but up to this date he has also failed to put in an appearance.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

The Clifton nigh school opened with an attendance of thirty five pupils Monday morning, which is perhaps the largest high school in the county.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

The Clifton-Morenci district is one of the greatest propositions in the world and it is the duty of every per son residing here to bury the hammer and boost for his home town. h. stead of talking about some propo- sition that failed on account of lack of funds, talk about the Arizona copper company, which concern has made S14, 4,5OO,OO0 in dividends since it commenced operations. There was a time when this company could not pay it's bills, but MT. James Colquhoun believed in boosting a good thing and finally got the kinks out ot its belt, since which time the A. c. company has become one of the big factors in copper production. None of the other big companies of the district were up against such a proposition, as they had sufficient funds to build their plants and develop their mines right from the start. With the A. C. it was differently It had to develop it's mines, smelt it's ores under great difficulties and the greatest of all it had to open up the country by the building ot its own railroad. The coE Epletion of railroad connection was the great starting point of pros- perity for the company. Since operating in this district the D c. company has always been a payer, but as the company has never an nouuced it's earnings the public will never know what it has made. The Shannon Copper company has paid a considerable amount in dividends since its operation in the district, and at the same time has made thou sands of dollars which have gone into improvements at the shelter and mines. Such is the country which a great many people try to say amount: to nothing.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashona, commencing at sundown Wendesday and ending at sundown Friday, is be- ing observed by all Jewish stores in Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

E Miss Etta Martin, recent grad uate from the Tempe Normal, and who by the way is one of Clifton's daughters, is teaching In the South Clifton school.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.; morn ing service Il a. m.; Christian En- deavor p. m.; evening services 7:35. Everybody cordially invited. Curry Fl. Love, pastor.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

George Evans, who is employed with the Shannon mining department, met with an accident the first part of this week that may lay him up for some time. He attempted to lift some heavy timbers and sprained his back and has lost the use ot his left leg. By the aid of crutches he is able to get around.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

A. F. Hoffman, who has been em- ployed at the Cole camp on the Shan non railroad, is now confined in the hospital with case of typhoid.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

John Johnson, who was brought down from the New England camp two weeks ago with case of fever is getting along nicely.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

France is considering an enormous hydro electric undertaking. The plan is to dam the Rhone, below the rapids, some 13 miles from the Swiss frontier, and utilize the water iu a fall of 230 it.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Miss Maggie Kelly and MT. Jack O'Leary were married at Globe We'd nesday morning, arriving in Clifton the same evening. The bride is the handsome daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Kelly, who have resided here a number of years. The groom has been employed in the local railroad yards for some time and has host of friends who wish him and his bride unlimited happiness through the journey of life. MT. and Mrs. O'Leary will make their future home in Cliff f0n
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Born, on Wednesday the 18th, to MT. and Mrs. G. L. Crawford, fine new daughter. All doing nicely, but it is doubtful if Geary will recover.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
MINOR MENTION


Duke Await, one of the old timers of this. district, is confined to his room with a case of fever.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

The stork made a visit last Thurs day to the home of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Hewitt. It's a boy and all doing nicely.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
Coronado Railroad.

Passenger Service.-In effect April 25, 1909. Train No leaves Clifton 7.45 a. m.; Long, fellow S15a a. m arrivesMetcalf 6.30 m. No. leaves Clifton 8 50 p. m.; Longfellow 4l5 p. ., arrive Metcalf4 {. .28 p. m. fellow 913 a. m; arrives Clifton 9.3O m. No. leaves Metcalf4 40 p. m. Longfellow 455 p. m. arrives Clifton 5.12 p. m.
 GEO. WAesTAFF, Supt NORMAN CARMICHAEL. Gen'l Manager.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

The shot gun tournament at Tue son will take place the latter part of this month, and at the wind-up the Ringing circus will be there. Mem bers of the local gun clubs, who by the way are pretty good on blue rocks, have declared their intention to go there and capture some of the prizes. It is understood that several carloads of rocks will be broken and the tournament will close with live bird shoot. Some of our boys are better on live birds than the clay ones
The copper era., 1909-09-16

FOR RENT-Pleasant furnished front room to one or two gentlemen on Hills new addition. Mrs. Alice Spann.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

FOR RENT-3 room house, electric light. Rent Sl8.00 water included, Hills flat. Apply at this office.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

FOR RENT-A cool Broom adobe dwelling on Hills addition. Apply to Mrs. c. O. Billingsley.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Currants, Currants, new stock ar rived at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Did ysu get it at Smiths store: Then it was goOd.r
The copper era., 1909-09-16

For frst-class dental work call on T. A. Balmer, in Hampton block, East Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Celery is fine; order from Smith: store
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Chickens Dressed, milk fed, at Smiths store.
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Cabbage, Cabbage. Colorado at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-16

T. A. Balmer, dentist, East Clifton
The copper era., 1909-09-16

Fresh Fruit. The finest, all kinds al Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-09-16
Saddle or Work Horses.

Can be secured at reasonable prices from w. O. Wheatly. Address me at Clifton, Arizona.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
ANOTHER BIC
 COTTON SALE

Bills of lading were asked by local merchants today for over HOO bales of cotton sold by them to Little Rock buyers, which will be shipped within the next few days. The largest sale was made by s. c. Smith, who sold 700 bales to the Newberger Cotton Com pany of Little Rock. This firm also bought most of the other lots sold to- day. Other sales were: J. F. Little, 240 bales; J. F. Weinmann, 100 bales, and J. S. Moore & Son. 100 bales. With the 1,500 bales sold Wednesday by Frauenthal X Schwarz, this makes a total of about 2,G00 bales, worth near ly $200,000 which have been sold in Conway this week. It still leaves, however, q stock of about an equal amount in the hands of local buyers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
FREEZING RAIN
 CAUSES DAMAGE

Christmas Eve dawned about as dis agreeable day as could well be mag lined. With the thermometer exactly at the ,Sreezing point, slow rain was falling, freezing as t ien, and the ground and walks have been covered ali day with a sheet of ice and siasls making walking all but impossibN.. X.
 Only one injury has been reported as a result of the storpl, W. II. James slipping on the ice at his home early this morning and breaking a leg. The injured member was set successfully and he is resting comfortably this af-
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
REYNOLDS MAY BE
 NEXT PRESIDENT

Chairman W. w. Martin and Secre- tary P. D. English of the board of trustees of Hendrix College have is sued call for the board to meet at 10 o'clock a. m. on Monday, January II, for the purpose of electlng a pres ident of the college to succeed Presi- dent Stonewall Anderson, whose resig- nation is in the hands of the board. The meeting will be held in the par lors of the First Methodist church South, at Little Rock.
 Although none of the college au- thorities will confirm or deny the re- port, it is being persstently rumored that the presidency of Hendrix will be rendered to Prof. John Hugh Key holds, now professor of history in the University of Arkansas, an alumnus and former member of the faculty of Hendrix college, and a native of Faulkner county. If the report is true and Prof Reynolds will accept the po- sitiCn, it will be especially gratifying to all the friends of the college who have expressed an opinion in the mat ter. Prof. Reynolds is an educator whose reputation already extends far beyond the borders of his stae and is regarded by all who know him as one the most scholarly men Arkansas has ever produced, as well as one of splen- did executive ability. 1t is not proba- ble that more fit successor to Pres
 dent Anderson could be secured than Prof. Reynolds.
 President Anderson's resignation does not become effective until June 15, next year. He is now constantly at work raising money to bring the en- dowment of Hendrix College to $300,- 1000 by March 1 next, and expresses confidence that this end will be sue Icessfully attained.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
RALEIGH GIVES
 UP HIS CONNECTS

Little Rock, Dee. 24.-The peniten- tiary board held another "warm" ses- Ision here yesterday morning. The on- fly question considered was the Raleigh contract, providing fer the hire of 400 lconvicts. MT. Raleigh sent com lmunication to the board stating that the state had violated it's part of the jcontract and that he did not care to longer handle the convicts. Superin- Itendent Pitcock was instructed to take the convicts from MT. Raleigh and send them to the state convict Harm in Lincoln county. II was stat ed by Mir Pitcock that MT. Raleigh owes the state in the neighborhood of i$1S, ,000 on the contract. His bond for ,&I0, ,o00 is signed by II. r. Auten and W. s. Mitchell. It was stated by mem
 bers of the board that the state will institute suit against the bondsmen
 for the collection of the amount found due
 The board met Yesterday afternoon land by vote of 3 to authorized the lease of 300 conWcts to w. L. Reaves of Little Rock, et S1 per day
 for each man for one yea, Governor Donaghey and Auditor Jobe voted against the lease and Attorrey Gen eral Norwood and Secretary tf State
 Ludwig and Agricultural Commission
 CT Guy B. Tucker for the lease.
 The Raleigh contract was for $l.40 lper day for each man. The contract provides that Mir Reaves shall have
 all the convicts that are not at work
 on the state farm and on the state lcapitol building.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
ELLIS PARDON IS
 BEING CONSIDERED

Little Rock, Dec 24.-At the con clusion of several hours spent in hear ling appeals for the pardon of w. Y. Ellis, Governor Donaghey announced last night that he would take the mat ter under consideration and that it would probably be several days before he would announce his decision.
 James A. Gray and Judge Frank l Vaughan of Little Rock, Congressman Joel T. Robinson of Ionoke and Wythe Walker of Fayetteville presented the Ipetition signed by more than 10000 citizens of Arkansas asking for a par don for Ellis.
 It was nearly dark when the delega- tion left the governor onlce. Rev. w. ID. Buckner, the Episcopal clergyman of Pine Bluff, also addressed the gov ernor. Mrs Ellis and several other ladies were present, Governor Dona- ghey stated he would take the matter under advsement and announce his decision as soon as possible. The friends and relatives of Ellis are anx- ious to have the pardon granted Christmas day,
 A feature of the hearing was a tele- gram handed to the governor while it was in progress from the mother of i N. P. Willis, whom Ellis killed, pro testing against the issuance of the pardon. c. c. Kavanaugh, the gov ernor's opponent for reelection, filed with him formal statement declaring that if the pardon were granted he would not offer any criticism against the governor on account of it during
 the campaign,
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
Glriatntah Nnh,r lllttl1 Mntl1fr

Christmas n city with it's streets of light ashine
 Christmas n he castle, with many things and fine; in village. with it's neghbors the street friendship smiling from the ps you love to meet; with mother take away the rest And give meth for gadness that is nderest and best Christmas shon1ev mother a used to be, you know In o the dreams of long
 from the lips chick and child The old dreams dancing after the hearts just fairly wild nd the revel and the dinner with it's smells with their haunting homespun spells marchers, the ranks that lead From mother the fields of fame and fray! The triumph may tempting and the victory fine and mother makes the heart forget the street world and the life for the od And nse and it's gilt without the gold! with mothcrtis dream to make creep To the attic n childhood for little childhood sleep; And at calling, and the marching single file the paror with faces wreathd in smile he tender expectation it gows within us yet and the things knew we get! Christmas motherwhen it's train time lei me know For my bought ticket to the days of long And | Ihavclo the city. wb it's re0lor md its gea~, In mother that has be dream; The childhood her face waiting there For the phantom single file upon the
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
Jewelry or Precious Stones

Ninety-nine people out of hun dred must rely absolutely on the per son who serves them and the store where they are purchasing
 Our aim is, and always will be, to sell no article which we cannot fully guarantee. The quality is just what we represent it to be.
 This stores policy is to represent goods exactly, as to their quality; to fulfill all guarantees and cheerfully correct all mistakes. To deserve your confidence by always giving you a square deal
 When we tell you an article is solid gold we mean solid gold or when we say it will last 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 ears, we mean it. If it does not, we make it good for we deal with firms hat the quality is just what they say is. You need have no fear but that ou are obtaining full value for your money when you purchase here We
 re now showing larger and better assortment than ever.
 My china ware will be sold at the price it cost me, for l intend to dis continue this line, as wish to handle other lines of goods. Come and get my prices.
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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Dec. 24.-Tonight and Saturday, unsettled weather with rain or snow; colder Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
ELEVEN CONNECTS ESCAPE.

Little Rock, Dec. 24.-For the sec ond time this week the convict camp at Germania lost a portion of it's col ony, II convicts escaping last night. Last Saturday night six escaped by saving their way to liberty from the inside of their working car quarters. Three of the first bunch of escapes have been recaptured.
 Warden Cunningham came to Little Rock today, but could not give any in formation regarding the identity of the men who got away, but most of the are negroes.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
COMMITTEE MEETS MONDAY

For the purpose of selecting judges and clerks to hold the primary cleo ton, January 1, the Democratic coun- ty central committee will meet at the courthouse in this city next Monday at 1 p. m, Much interest is being talk en in the selection of these officers and the meeting is expected to be an in tercsting one.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
NO CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS.

In marked contrast with past rec ords, there will be few if any Christ mas weddings in Faulkner county to- morrow. Up to this afternoon County Clerk J. H. Bailey had issued only two marriage licenses since the first of the week, both being for colored couples. Ordinarily a dozen licenses are issued in the two days preceding Christmas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
L. D. GLEASON DEAD.

Little Rock, Dee. 24-L. D. Gleason, proprietor of Gleason's hotel and the oldest hotel man in the state, died at 6;20 this morning, after an illness of three weeks with pneumonia,
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24

Mir. and Mrs. Bert A. Pogue of Chattanooga are visiting at the home of Mrs. Pogue's mother, Mrs. C. J.. Townsend, in this city. Mir. Pogue is connected with the fire department at Chattanooga.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-12-24
MoRRILroN TO HAVE SEWERS

Morriton, Dec 24.-The council Monday night appointed Jordan Sel- lers, J. s. Moose and A. c. Slower as sessors for Sewer District No. l. As soon as they complete their work the commission will then issue bonds, and proceed with the letting of the con- tract to put in the sewers.