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The copper era., 1909-07-01
The Gun Club Shoot.

The squad shoot in which members of the Clifton, Shannon and Morenci clubs will take part has been changed to take place Sunday morning at g o'clock instead of in the afternoon. The change was made on account of several of the shooters wanting to attend the afternoon session of the Morenci Fourth of July celebration. All those desiring to take part in the contest will please remember the change, as it is the desire ot the Clifton people to have all clubs repre- sented. The prizes are all good ones and there will be no entrance fee for the squad shoot. On Monday after noon there will be an individual shoot in which all contestants will be re- quired to pay an entrance fee of S1. This shoot will be conducted on the handicap system, giving all contest ants an equal chance to win. Those desiring to take part should see that score records are on hand in order to give them proper rating.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Shannon Hill Will Celebrate.

The enterprise of Shannon hill has again sprung forth with the an- nouncement of celebration Satur- day evening on account of the Fourth of July. The residents of that sec tion of town have contributed a fat purse which will be spent on good time. The company has agreed to erect a platform on the hill which will be used for a dancing pavilion in the open air. The program will consist of light refreshments and special music and all the citizens of Clifton are extended an inyitation to attend. The Birmingham band and Professor Bond will furnish the music, which is assurance of the best in the county. The arrangement committee will also endeavor to secure the services of some of the oratorial talent of the hill to enter tain the audience.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
New Office Building for Shannon.

The Shannon Copper company is this week advertising for bids on a new and handsome concrete office building which is to be located on the hill. An office building has been a great necessity for some time past, but like all conservative companies it has been the policy of the Shannon to make improvements in the reduc- tion works line first. Since the commencement of the Shannon it's offices have been located in the north end of the supply warehouse and the business has grown to such an extent that the office men have practically no room.
 It is understood that as soon as the contract is let the building will be rushed to completion.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
A Fire Up the River.

On last Thursday the home of Wood Poland, together with all con tents, was destroyed by fire, the origin of which is unknown. MT. Poland and his family had just left the house and were within 100 yards of the place when he looked back and saw smoke escaping from the kitchen. By the time he arrived on the scene the kitchen and main build ing was solid mass of flames. ren- dering it impossible for him to save anything without risking his life.
 How the fire started is more than MT. Poland could tell, but it is SUD- posed that there must have been fire in the stove and some coals dropped on the floor and started the blaze. On account of the dry weather the house burned like paper. MT. Poland's friends in Clifton got busy and prepared the way for him to get started again.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Agreement of CO-PartnerShip.

This Agreement Witnesseth: That J. $. Antonelle, O. J. Cotey, G. A. Wagstatf and L. B. Elliott, of Cliff ton, Graham County, Territory of Arizona, have this day agreed to as sociate themselves together as a CO., partnership, f)r the purpose of en- gazing in the business of railroad contractors, at Clifton, Graham County, Territory of Arizona, under the firm name anu style of "Antonelle and Cotey," the term of said CO., partnership to continue for twelve mouths from and after the seventh day of June, A. D., 1909, unless sooner dissolved.
 Each of the parties to the contract hereby binds himself to work for the best interests of the partnership, and to give his time a-d attention to the business of the firm, as follows: The said G. A. Wagstaff is to be the Purchasing Agent and Treasurer and he is hereby authorized to sign checks and drafts for and on behalf of this partnership, and to endorse all checks and drafts payable to the partnership.
 It is especially agreed that none of the parties to this contract shall sign or endorse any bond, note, draft or commercial paper, nor sign any official or other bond, or do any other act to create a financial liability or obligation, without the written con- sent of his co-partners.
 At the expiration, or sooner deter mination, of said o-partnership, the business and property of said firm mey be closed out by sale; and after all debts and liabilities are paid and discharged, the amount remaining shall be divided between the partners in the ratio of their respective inter- ests, or if the partners so agree, the co-partnership may be continued for such further time, and upon such terms as the members thereof may be able to agree upon.
 Witness our hands this seventh day of June A. D., l9O9
 J. $. ANTONELLE,
 O. J. COTEY,
 G. A. MAGISTRATE,
 l.. B. ELLIOTT.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Rebuilding at MetcaIf.

Bianes & Valdez and Dunagan & Baldwin, who lost their buildings and contents at Metcalf by fire last week, have been busy hustling ever since getting ready for their new business buildings. Dunagan & Baldwin will erect concrete building on the old site, while Bianes & Valdez will erect a temporary frame, which will be re- placed with a brick or block in the near future. The brick will be located below the old site and when plans are carried out there will be very little danger ot fire in the future. It will be several weeks be- fore either of the firms will be ready for business again on account of the time required to get material into Metcalf.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Webster Gets Shannon Contract for
 Placing TimberS.

Reece R. Webster, who is engaged in contract hauling in the Clifton Morenci district, was this week awarded the contract for placing the heavy timbers on the ground for the various railroad bridges on the Shan non-Arizona railroad. This is one of the biggest subcontracts on the new railroad and owing to the roughness of the ground it is one of the most difficult jobs on the road. The heavy timbers, which will commence to ar rive in the near future, will be de- livered as close as possible on the Coronado and Morenci Southern rail- roads. from which points they will be dragged to their destination.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Tim Nardelli, one of the sub-con- tractors on the Shannon-Arizona rail- road, who has the contract for a large amount of the tunnel and open cut work In the Metcalf section, has been laid up at the Shannon hospital with sickness the past week. Young Tim, Antonio and Alexander have been going ahead with the work dur ing his absence and have a large force of men at work. It is under stood that they will add a force of forty Italians on the job within the next few weeks
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Suicide at Hospital.

Tom Cook, one of the typhoid patients at the A. c. hospital, while in a delirious condition last night about o'clock arose from his bed and wandered into the bath room of the hospital, where he drank the con- tents of bottle of nitric acid, after which he broke water glass and at tempted to cut his throat with the pieces. He went back to his ward and when his throat commenced to burn, pressed the button and called the nuirse, when his rash deed was dis covered. The doctor was called im- mediately and everything possible was done to save his life, but he was in a hopeless condition and died this morning.
 Deceased was taken to the hospital three days ago and last night was the first evidence of delirium, conse- quen.ly there was no reason for watch ing him. A coroner's jury was sum moned and after Investigating the the case rendered a verdict that de- ceased came to his death by his own hands.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
MORENCI ITEMS.

Dan Kelly was out to Bonita or business Sunday.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. John McNeil Thursday.
 Mrs. D. NJ. Cansler's mother is spending a couple of weeks in Mo- renci.
 Mrs. R. E. Moore left Monday morning for California, where she will make an extended trip.
 Mrs. Y. z. Saunders and son, Mo Neil are making their daughter and sister, Mrs. A. L. Terry, a visit.
 MT. Schapperhotter left for the Jack Farrel ranch, where he will join his wife and spend couple of weeks.
 Dean LeBrandt left Tuesday morn- ing for Bisbee, having signed to catch for the baseball team at that place.
 E. F. Clyde, brother of Joe Clyde, arrived Saturday from his home in St. Louis, Mo-, and will work in the boilermakers shop.
 B B. McNeil, deputy United States marshal, was in camp last week get ting jurors for the federal court in Globe next month.
 The ball games Sunday were about the slowest ever played on either field. Evidently it was in the air as both teams had it, whatever it might be called.
 The Eebekah lodge held very en- joyable initiation Monday night when they took in five new members. After lodge refreshments were served.
 F. R. Shepard returned Friday to Cleveland, Ohio, having been em- ployed fer the last nine months in the sampling department of the A. c. company.
 The Morenci Southern freight train, that leaves camp about 10 o'clock, collided with one of the small switch or ore trains as it was starting out. No damage was done other than the deratling of a small engine.
 There is something the matter with the running ot the Clifton baseball team or the collision between the players of that team would not hap pen. Things like that do not help the game and the Clifton captain | should take a eyeopener and display a little head work. There is no use having captain if he does not direct | the players.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

w. D. Cannon, who has been a resident of this district and the Mo- renci camp the past seven years, made a business visit to Clifton yes- terday. During his residence in this district he has been constantly en- ployed with the A. c. and D. c. copper companies. but he reports that he has recently resigned and in the near future will move to his old home in North Carolina. He has many friends in this section who regret to lose his presence but wish him success in his new location.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Lou Morris, proprietor of the Dew Drop on Chase creek, has recently consulted an eastern artist with tie result that his emporium is now a regular art gallery. Walter Doudna, the painter and paperhanger, put the finishing touches on the walls and wood work and the Dew Drop is now one of the most attractive resorts in Clifton.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Coronado Railroad.

Passenger service.-In effect April 25, 1909. Train No leaves Clifton 7.45 a. m.; Long fellow S15a m O.; arrfvesMetcalf S.30 a. m. No. 8 leaves Clifton 8. 50 D. m. Longfellow AIS p. ID ., arrive Metcalf4 4. .28 p. m. fellow g13 a. m- arrives Clifton 9.30 ID. No. 4 leaves Metcalf4 40 D. m., Longfellow 455 p. m. arrives Clifton 5.12 p. m.
 GEO. WAesTAFF, Supt NORMAN CARMICHAEL, Gen'l Manager.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
For Rent Cheap.

A double rock store building on Chase creek; irst-class location, cleo tric lights and up-to-date refrigerator goes with the building; suitable for meat market or grocery store. Apply to Julian Gabaldon or address box No. 42, Clifton, Arizona.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Methodist Church.

Services will be held on Sunday p. ID. If you really wish to start your celebration rightly come to church, And if you are not going to any other, then come and worship with us, and hear a sermon on "True Patriotism" There will be special music. Mrs. Burley will sing.
 Remember the services yourself, and remind your friends and come. Rev. Norman Burley, pastor.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Baptist Church.

Sunday School 9:45; preaching Il a. m., "The Prince of Peace;" B. Y. P. U. p. m.; preaching p. m., "A Gut ton or A God" The Lords supper will be administered at the close of the morning services. John D. Din ninOer nasfOr
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Announcement has been made by Tom Morris and Will Pollgreen, ship designers and builders of Clifton, that the IS. S. City of Clifton" will be launched from George Halls dry docks at 9:3O a. m. July 5th, and will be seen in the grand parade.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
MOrenci Will Celebrate on Fourth.

| Programs are out for the Fourth of July celebration at Morenci, which will take place on Next Sunday. It is lengthy affair and will take up the entire day. Various prizes are offered for races, but with the excep- tion of the ball games and drilling contest they are all small. The pro- gram commences at 9 o'clock in the morning and continues during the re- mainder of the day.
 At 10 o'clock the ball game between the Morenci American and Arizona Copper teams will be called and the winner will get prize of $40. The big ball game will be pulled off in the afternoon between Clifton and Mo- renci for purse of $50 to the winner. This is the part of the Morenci pro- gram that will interest the Clifton people and our boys are going up there to get the money.
 A great many of our people have announced their intention to visit Morenci on the Fourth and join our in their celebration and it is understood that Morenci will reciprocate.
 Here is to the success of our neigh borS
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Clifton Lodge K. of P. will have in- stallation of officers tomorrow eyen- ing and all newly elected officers are requested to be present. After in- stallation there will be work in the second rank
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Sunday Services attheDifferent Churches.
Catholic Church.
fDURING THE WINTER)

DURING THE-WINIERJ
 St. Michael Church Shannon HilD 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., 1909-07-01

All of the citizens and business men of Clifton should decorate with the national colors for the Fourth of July. Heretofore not enough at tention has been paid to decorating. Do it right this time and go after the nrizeS
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School at 9:3O a. m.; morn- ing service II a. m.; Christian En- deavor p. m.; evening services 7:35. Everybody cordially invited. Curry H. Love, pastor.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

c. w. Beck, one of the oldest office employees of the A. c. store depart ment, has purchased the Wayland residence property on Hills addition and in the near future will commence the erection of a handsome new home. The Wayland residence was destroyed by fire, but Mir. Beck will be able to use the old founda tion.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Jack Holman, one of the old timers of the Clifton-Morenci district, who has been in the Portal, Arizona, farm ing district the past eight months, returned to Clifton this week. He reports the weather rather dry in that section and says that he will locate here permanently again.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Dan Mclaughlin, who has been con- fined in the hospital the past two weeks with a case of typhoid fever, is reported to be on the road to re- covery.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Communion services will be observed at the Presbyterian church on Sum- day July 4th at 7:45. All church mem bers are invited to participate
The copper era., 1909-07-01

The board of supervisors met this morning at Solomonville to sit as a board of equalization. There is con- siderable comment about the numer- ous raises in assessments in this end of the county, hence prospects are good for an extra long session this time.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
For Sale.

Fifteen horsepower Fairbanks, Morse & Go. distillate hoisting engine; fully equipped with steel cable, ore buckets, bailing buckets etc. Apply 70. box No. 276, Clifton, Arizona
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Stock For Sale.

State best offer for 1O5 shares of New England preferred and 26O shares of common stock. Address box No. 278, Clifton, Arizona,
The copper era., 1909-07-01

The City Clerk is now prepared to issue licenses which are now due in the town of Clifton. His office is opposite the Clifton Hotel and he can be found there any time in the after ronn
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Stafford will hold one of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations in the history of the valley.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

The new alternating electric system is now in working order in Clifton and the lights are much better than eyer before.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Several strange race horses have made their appearance on the Cliff ton track this week and it now be- gins to look as though we are going to have something extra in the horse department at the celebration Mon day. It is understood that every horse that will be entered is to have strong backing and the S10O prize will be a secondary consideration. The races will be quite an attraction.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Eddie Abraham has secured a posi- tion in the electrical department of the A. c. company.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
MINOR MENTION


Master Reece Webster was taken sick last night with an attack of ap- pendicitis.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

The Clifton meat and cold storage and Palace markets have both con- tributed beeves to the Fourth of July barbecue. Among the various others contributing is the Blinn Lumber company, which concern will furnish the lumber for the celebration grounds. They will also do the haul ing free.
The copper era., 1909-07-01
Notice for Bids by Shannon Co.

Sealed bids will be received by the Shannon Copper Company for con crete office building on Shannon hill. Plans and specifcations can be secured upon application at the office of the company.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

The Best Way to hold customers is to please them. We please them when they buy Burlington Hall coffee at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

FOR RENT-House four-rooms. House two rooms. East Side, nicely painted and papered. Apply Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Fresh Fruit. Extra shipments will ar rive for the 4th at Smiths store.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Miss Mollie Lilies, daughter ot MT. and Mrs. w. c. Lilies, has been en- gagged by the Fourth of July com mittee to read the Declaration of In- dependence at the celebration grounds next Monday. Miss Lilies is one of Clifton's fairest daughters and will no doubt make hit with our people as she is especially well prepared for occasions of this kind.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

FOR RENT-A new Broom modern cottage on Hills Ad. which has never been occupied. Apply to Chas. Spanp.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

We have as good as the market affords in the beef line, at the Clifton meat and cold storage market.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Ginger Ale, Ross's Imported at Smith $ store.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Shirts, Shirts. Fancy line at Smith $ store.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Smiths Store will be open until 7:30 in the evening of Saturday, July 3rd so that our customers can get all their supplies for the 4th and 5th.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

M. B. Emerson, who has had con- siderable experience in the grocery business, has taken charge of the Warren grocery store on Chase creek and in the future will conduct the business at the old stand. He will be glad to attend to the wants of his many frien Is in Clifton and vicinity.
 There's No DiSputing the quality of the goods when you buy them at Smiths
The copper era., 1909-07-01
4th of July Flags at Smiths store.

LOST-Between the Bank saloon and residence on hillside of Chase creek a gold open faced watch. Reward paid for return of same to this office, or to Jack McAlister.
The copper era., 1909-07-01

Wanted. Your orders at Smiths store.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-04-02

ballot box, and never had the stub
detached from them, could be counted
by the Court, although not counted
by the officers of election.
am inclined to the opinion that
by reason of the failure of the Off
GERS of election to receive theballots
in question, detach the stubs and
place them in the ballot box that
there has been no legal election held
in TIE precinct on the question wheth-
er or not cattle or any species there
of shall run at large. Being of that
opinion, the judgment and order Of
Court will recite that no election was
neld on that question; that the at
tempted election was void. 1t will
then give to the good people Who live
In that precinct the right to nave
another election on that question
whenever they may elect TO do so.
/ am further of the opinion that
each party to this lawsuit may pay
his own cost, and Judgment to that
effect may be entered.
T. F. BIRKHEAD, Judge.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-04-02
New Coal Company.

The Rockport Coal Co., capital $780,
00000 has been Incorporated and or
ganized by the election of the follow
ing officers: H. L. Tucker president
and general manager; Charles F.
Dreish, vice president; p. o. McKin-
ney, secretary and treasurer. The
coal lands of this company are in and
about Rockport and are among the
most valuable in this part of the state.
Heretofore it has been impossible to
secure enough of these coal lands In
blocks sufficient to make their devel-
opment profitable. This new company
is differed by energetic practical men
and ample means are at their command
to make Rockport great mining CEN
ter. The development of the mines
will be commenced at once, machine
ry having been ordered some weeks
ago. This company has the advan-
tage over most mines in this section
because it can avail itself of water
as we'll as railway transportation facili-
ties. The upper veins of coal in this
field are extra we'll adapted for cox
ing purposes.
To induce this company to open
at Rockport the town gave them the
privilege of mining the coal underly-
ing the streets alleys and other public
property without consideration. 1t
is also reported that the citizens do
mated the mineral underlying their
property. While this is a neat little
donation the benefits to the town de-
rived from the establishment of the
mine will more than offset.
The shaft which will he sunk at
once will be near the river where the
chemical plant stands. This will en-
able the operators to avail themselves
OF the river trade without any con-
siderable expense in reaching the rfv-
er. The expense incurred in railroad
track incident to the proper operation
OF the mines will be materially lessen
ed by the utilization of the track now
in operation from the main line to
the river.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-04-02
Sallie Ann Tabor Dead.

Cousin Sallie Ann Tabor vino has
been sick for the past three weeks of
stomach trouble died at the home of
her daughter Mrs. Emma Kuykendall
Friday morning at 2.30 O'Clock at the
age of Is years. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Duncan of
Fordsville Friday afternoon after
whicn she was laid 10 rest by the
side of her husband in the family bury
ing ground.
Her sufferings were great but she
bore them with out a murmur. She
was a devoted Christian from the
age of 13 until her death.
She leaves children and 20 grand
children besides a host of relatives and
friends to mourn her loss. Her chill
dren are Mrs. Annie Hartford, Mrs.
Noble Bean, Mrs. Emma Kuykendoll,
Messrs. Frank, Ulyssus and Pard Ia
Dor and Mr.. David Hooker.
Weep not dear children for your
mother for she has gone to a bet
ter home and will stand at Heavens
gate reckoning for you to come.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1909-04-02
Birthday Dinner.

Sheriff, R. B. Martin recently re-
turned from visit to his old home
at Cromwell. While there he was Civ
en- a delightful birthday dinner by
his mother. Mrs. w. N. Martin. The
occasion was very much enjoyed as
family reunion and was participat-
ed in by the following members Of
the family besides the hostess: Bsq.
G. w. Martin and family, r. b. Mar
tin and family, ]. ]. Jarnagin and
family. T. C. Stratton and family,
Mrs. Mary T. Embry and amily and
Howard JarnagA.