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The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
THE ELKS BALL.
Record Attendance for Clifton Every
body Shown a Good Time.

In answer to more than 500 invita-
tions to members and friends in Cliff
ton and vicinity the grand opening
ball at Armory Hall last Saturday
evening, given under the auspices of
Clifton Lodge No. 1174, B. P. o. E,
was the largest assemblage at a
similar occasion in the history of
Clifton. The hall, which is the larg-
est in Graham county, was taxed to
its utmost and everybody had a good
time, in accepting of the hospitality
of what is considered the Invest
fraternal organization in the United
States
Special preparation had been made
by the entertainment committee, to
insure all who attended a pleasant
time. All guests were taken care of
in a manner which was of much credit
to the committee. The guests were
received at the door and the ladies
we're assisted to the dressing room,
which was decorated with navajo
blankets and equipped with superb
comforts, while the gentlemen were
assigned to an adjoining room.
Upon the arrival of the first special
train over the Shannon-Arizona rail-
road from Morenci, which conveyed
more than 100 people, the grand
march took place. By actual count
LOO couples took part in the grand
march. representing what might be
termed an endless march, it being
almost impossible to distinguish the
beginning from the end couples. In
addition to the number who took part
in the march there were at least $50
other couples seated in the hall.
The music was of the frst-class
kind and the punch and refresh
ments served at the close of the ball
were of most appetizing nature,
thus repleasing the guests after they
had already been pleased with the
preceding paragraphs of the grand
reception and ball. The decorations
we're simply beautiful and the electric
light effect showed the trimmings to
their fullest extent. 1t was beyond
doubt the SWEETEST affair ever given
Oy a secret organization in Clifton
and the Elks were voted the plum
when it comes to doings things right.
The affair continued until the small
lours had arrived, when everybody
departed for home to dream of the
grand time they had.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Stockholders Meeting.

To the stockholders of the Amar-
gosa Mining company, of Clifton,
Arizona:
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Amargosa Mining
company of Clifton, Arizona, to elect
directors for the ensuing year and
for the purpose of transacting such
other business as may properly come
before the said meeting will be held
at the office of the company, in Cliff
ton, Graham county, Arizona, on the
ing the first Monday of said month,
at o'clock p. m.
Dated this the 9th day of January,
1910. GEO. FRASER,
w. S. SCHLoTzHAUER, President
Secretary.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Better Streets For Clifton

The street work which is now being
done under the supervision of the
town council is beginning to add to
the appearance of the camp and if
continued Clifton will look like a
different place within the next few
months. The North Clifton road has
been graded, bitches being cut on
both sides of the street and the mid
die is being made high enough to al
low water to drain both ways. AS
fast as the streets are graded tail
ings is being placed over the top, and
after being sprinkled will pack down
perfectly solid. The same work is
being done on the East Side street,
a considerable amount has already
been done on the Chase creek road
and the most extensive work is being
done on the streets OF Hill S addition.
The completion of this work will put
the town in the best condition it has
ever been and it will be possible to
drive over any part of the town,
which has not always been the case
in several of the streets laid out on
Hills new addition. In many places
sidewalks are being made and this
work will receive more attention in
the future.
Street taxes are now being col
lected, which will give the town a
large sum to be expended on the
streets. Fire plugs have been in
stalled in number of places and
within the next few months there
will be a total of forty city hydrants
connected with the mains. This
addition alone will be of much value
to owners of property within the
town limits. Sufficient hose and hose
carts will also be in evidence for fire
protection use.
The street lights have been Install
ID but some of the connections and
fixtures are short, hence consider
able delay is being witnessed as to
the lights. The arc lamps can be
used without globes, butit is under
stood that they would be unsatisfac-
tory when the wind is blowing and as
1 result no attempt will be made to
give US street lights until they will
burn right. Chief Electrician Chill
son states that all fixtures are ex
pected daily and will be installed i'm
mediately upon arrival.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Special Meeting of Gold Belt.

At the special stockholders meeting
OF the Gold Belt development and
reduction company, held in Clifton
Tuesday afternoon of this week
there was represented PA, 1872 shares
of the capital stock in person and by
proxy. The meeting was called to
order by Vice-President c. E. Tyler,
President Address being out of town.
The meeting being called for the
purpose of amending the lease on
the property with j. Backstein and
pooling the stock for a period of one
year, Mr.. Tyler stated the purposes
aud the stockholders at once pre-
pared for business. Mr.. Backstein
reported that he had not been able
to accomplish as satisfactory results
as had been expected, due princi-
pally to the cold weather. He also
stated that the FIVE stamps now in
operation were expensive and that
he really needed an additional five
stamps in order to accomplish the
best results. In order to have suffi-
cient ore for ten stamps it will be
necessary to expend a considerable
sum of money on development, be-
sides the cost and installation of the
stamps. For this reason he did not
feel that his contract was a good one
and wanted it changed to a different
basis, which was suggested to be 10
per cent. of the net profits of the
first year and 20 per cent. of the
gross for the. succeeding two years.
After considerable discussion the
stockholders passed a resolution, in
vesting the board of directors with
the power to issue new lease that
will protect the stockholders and at
the same time be satisfactory to Mr..
Backstein.
When the matter of pooling the
stock was discussed it was decided
that pool could not be effected in
satisfactory manner and instead it
was decided to make an appeal to
the stockholders to keep their stock
off the market. In discussing the in
debtedness of the company it was
shown that a debt of practically
$4,000 hanging over the company
threatened it continually and that
the property might be lost if pay
ment was forced. The stock being
fully paid and worcestershire, it can
not be assessed, and it is not advisa-
BILE to wreck the treasury by selling
more stock at low price, hence it
was decided that the directors make
an appeal to the stockholders for
loan of cents per share to the COM
pany; or those who cannot pay cash
return TO the company 20 per cent. of
their stock. If this is done the COM
pany can raise sufficient capital to
place it in an independent condition.
This loan is to be repaid as soon as
the treasury RECEIVERS and those re-
turning stock are to be paid in cash
equivalent to what they send in.
Just at this date the creditors are
not forcing, but should this be the
case it would be difficult to raise the
money on short notice and the prop
erty might be lost Circulars will be
mailed to stockholders explaining the
matter in better detail.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
PURELY PERSONAL

I'D al
R. R. Tanner was down from Met
calf Monday last.
H. Hayes and J. N. Christie were
visitors from Morenci Sunday.
DIR. Liester, of Duncan, was up a
few days last week on business.
Mrs. Chas. Kreuder returned home
Monday evening from Phoenix, where
she attended the aviation meet.
Mr.. Van Biber, who has charge of
the A. & N. NJ. pumps at Guthrie and
Duncan, was a Clifton visitor last
week.
Bishop Henry Granjon, of the Tue
son diocese, will be in Clifton on
March 18th and 14th on a confrma-
tion visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wright and
daughter left last Saturday on a short
pleasure visit to Ell Paso, returning
home Tuesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Wiley were among
those who came from Metcalf to at
tend the Elks ball at the Armory
last Saturday evening.
Hugh Watson, cashier of the Bank
of Duncan, came up last Saturday
evening to attend the grand ball
given by the Elk lodge.
James Vinton, formerly employed
in the A. G. store department, re-
turned to Clifton Tuesday from Tue
son. He will locate here again.
Mrs. W. A. Pitt returned home
Sunday evening from short pleasure
visit to Tucson. Her visit there was
in connection with the Eastern Star
lodge.
Mayor George Fraser and wife re-
turned home Sunday evening from
Tucson, where they attended the
grand lodge sessions of the Masons
and Eastern Star.
VIM. Pollock and James S. Cromb,
delegates from Coronado Lodge No.
8 F. & A. M, returned home Sunday
evening from Tucson, where they at
tended the grand lodge session.
aAMr. and Mrs. Dan Grant, Mr.. and
Mrs. Won Sender, Mr.. and Mrs. P. B.
Scotland and Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Cor
nelius were among the Metcalf people
who attended the Elks ball in Clifton
last Saturday.
Father w. Meurer, pastor of the
Catholic Church at Tucson, arrived
in Clifton Tuesday on visit to
Father Garnet. After visiting Mo-
renci and Metcalf he will return
home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hoff and son
left Sunday morning for Globe, where
they will make their future home.
They have many friends here who re-
greet their departure but wish them
much success in their new home.
o. L. Pease, chief train dispatcher
of the S. P. at Tucson, accompanied
by his wife and children, spent
couple of days of this week in Clifton
on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Mac
Leay and other friends. They re-
turned home this morning.
Constable J. D. Patty, accompanied
by Mr.. Norton, returned home Mon
day evening from Phoenix, where
they went to attend the aviation
meet. They report that the flying
qualities of those machines are sim
ply grand and travel through the air
like birds.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
CORONADO LODGE No. 8, F. & A. NJ.
NOTICE.
CL1FroN, Arizona. December Ism.

CLIFTON, Arizona December 18th, 1909
On and after this date, a "Permit"
for burial in the Masonic Cemetery
must be obtained from the Secretary
of Coronado Lodge No. 8, F. 81 A. NJ.
before the interment of any body or
bodies in said Cemetery.
All amounts due, and to boone due
must be paid 70 the Secretary of
above Lodge.
The charge for each ''Lot" shall be
ten $50 Dollars.
BY order of The Worshipful Master.
THOMAS SMITH, Secretary.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

In some unknown manner yesterday
morning a fire was started on the
outside of the Armory hall on Hill's
addition. The fire was located under
the back steps and but for the quick
action of couple of carpenters who
were working on the inside it might
have been more serious. The town
hose cart was thrown into service i'm
mediately and the fire extinguished
without damage to the building.
The steps were badly charred and the
door was scorched.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Methodist Church.

Preaching each Sunday at II am.
and $780,; prayer meeting, Wednesday
7:30 pm; Literary Society, Thurs
day 7:3O pm; choir practice at par
sonage, Friday 1870 pm. j. W. Aker,
pastor
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
BaDtiSt Church.

Sunday School 9:45 a. ~; morning
services IL a. M; B. Y. P. U. $50;
evening services 1870; mid-week
services, "Wednesday 1870 p. m. G. S.
Winans, pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

If you want first-class and cheap
groceries, call at the "La Favorita"
front OF the Casino on Chase creek.
We undersell all others. Give US a
trial. Courtesy and attention to all.
Francisco Domiuguez, proprietor. 2-10
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

At a union meeting of teachers
from the Clifton schools, held at the
high school last Friday afternoon,
The Clifton Teachers Reading Cir
Gle was organized, for the purpose of
taking up some system attic reading.
1t is probable that a part of the
course outlined for the Arizona
Teachers Reading Cirle will be used,
it being too late in the school year
to take up the whole course. Some
work will also be done in the way of
current events and discussion of pro-
fessional work, and it is hoped that
the organization may prove most
pleasant and profitable. Mr.. Halvor-
son was elected president and Miss
Bostick secretary, and Mr.. Bunch
and Miss futile were appointed lead
ers for the next meeting, which will
take place on the third Friday of the
scholastic month.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Coronado Railroad.

Passenger Service.-In effect April 25, 1909.
Train No leaves Clifton 7.45 a. m; Long
fellow S.l5a- m ;arriyesMetcalf $50 a. m. No. 3
leaves Clifton so p. m; Longfellow Ais p. NJ,
arrive Metcalf % p. m.
fellow 9:I3 a. m; arrivesClifton 80 m. No.
leaves Metcalf T. 40 p. m .. LongfellOw LOS p m.
arrives Clifton 5.12 p. m.
GKo WAesTAFF, Supt
NORMAN CARMICHAEL, Gen'l Manager.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday School at $50 a. m; morn
ing service IL a. M; Christian En-
deavor p. m; evening services 1876.
Everybody cordially invited. Curry
H Love pastor.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Sunday Services attheDifferent Churches
Catholic Church.
fDURTNG THE WINTER)

DURING THE wINTER)
st. Michael Church Shannon Hill
mass every other Sunday at 8:20 a. m.
Sacred Heart Church (Chase creek
mass every Sunday at 9:45 a. M:
evening service 700. Rev. Joseph
Garnet. priest.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

Rooms for rent by the day, week or
month at the Greenlee house, Edna
May, proprietress.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Section House at Guthrie Destroyed by
Fire.

The A. & N. NJ. section house at
Guthrie was destroyed by fire last
Monday evening; and it was only by
quick work that several box cars and
oil tank cars were not also destroyed.
The house was occupied by ]. w.
Burke and family and Miss Tomlinson,
teacher of the Guthrie school. Mr..
and Mrs. Burke had stepped outside
of the house, leaving in the room
their little son who was sick. Alamp
was left in the room and the boy was
asleep. 1t is supposed that the lamp
exploded as when the boy awoke the
fire had a good start. The boy
notified his parents, but when they
opened the door the room was en-
veloped in flames. The frame struct-
ure was soon a mass of flames and
it was by very narrow margin that
Miss Tomlinson was rescued from the
house, having retired early and being
asleep when the fire started. The
occupants of the house lost every
piece of clothing, caping with what
they were wearing. 1t is understood
that MIR. Burke also lost a consider
able sum of money which was in his
trunk.
The A 81 N. M. switch engine
made a run from Clifton to Guthrie
in order to save the cars which were
standing on the side track in front of
the building, but when it arrived the
cars had been taken care of by resi-
dents of Guthrie. Only one car,
loaded with coke, was damaged to
any extent.
The entertainment committee of
Clifton Lodge No. II, Knights of
Pythias, have postponed the date of
their social and entertainment
session until Friday evening,
February 18th, on account of the
original date conflicting with other
entertainments. The postponement
will give the lodge more time in
which to prepare for the occasion,
which is expected to be most inter-
esting.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

There will be a Food Sale at Bill
lingsley's store Saturday, February
10, from to 4 o'clock p. m, given by
the Ladies Aid of the Baptist
Church. All interested in something
good to eat are cordially invited to
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

On next Saturday evening the
Rebekahs benefit ball will take place
at Armory hall. A large number OF
tickets have been sold and the ladies
are counting on showing everybody a
good time, as is usually the case when
ever they undertake to entertain the
public. The proceeds derived from
the dance are to go towards to the
Odd Fellows home fund. Refresh
ments will be served.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
FRANK RICH, Mgr,

Ell Paso Theater.
This advance information of the
company will be of much benefit to
the company's appearance here in
the way of swelling the attendance.
The Gingerbread Man carries fifty
people with it and will be the largest
company that has ever visited Cliff
ton in the theatrical line. In order
to secure it, it was necessary for the
Armory management to guarantee a
large sum, which means that unless
the people of Clifton and vicinity
show their appreciation by attending
it will be impossible to secure the big
entertainers who are playing the
larger cities. There are six expert
artists in the company and in fact
the entire cast is represented by pro-
fcssionals in the business. They will
be here tomorrow evening; February
18th. Reserved seats on sale at A.
O.. drug store.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

Only few of the gunners were out
to the shoot at the Clifton blue rock
grounds Sunday afternoon. Shannon
should get back into form and help
out the sport by challenging the Cliff
ton team for match. Shannon has
the material as the Clifton club al
ways found victory difficult. If Shan
non cannot make a ten-man team.
six will do just as well.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
DIR. Balmer, dentist, phone No. 81

FOR RENT-One front room nicely
furnished. Apply to r. F. Williams,
Riverside,
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Clifton Fire Alarm
PHONE
MAIN z91.
MINOR MENTION

Reverend J. Craig Watt, of Dun
can, will occupy the pulpit in the
Presbyterian Church both morning
and evening Sunday, February Doth
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

The curtain at Armory Theater to-
morrow evening will be raised
promptly at $50 and the public is re-
quested to be in their seats by that
time, if possible. Those coming in
after the show is started will make
it iucouyenient for themselves and
the management, as well as the
audience. The doors will open at
1880 for the accommodation of those
who desire to come early. The ad-
vance sale is the largest ever seen
in Clifton for the first day, being
double that of The Lion and The
Mouse. This insures that the Gin
eerbread Man will do his best.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

John R Hampton, councilman from
Graham county, returned home Sun
day evening from an extended visit
to several of the leading cities of
the territory, at which places he was
accompanied by Mr.. Burns on a
democratic territorial organization
tour Mr.. Hampton visited Phoenix
during the latter part of his trip and
besides attending to party business
he witnessed the exhibition of the
flying machines. Upon his return
home he informed his frie ads that he
would have one of those machines
for the democratic party at the next
election.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

A revival service will be commenced
in Clifton next Sunday evening under
the auspices of the united churches.
The pastors of the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches have started the
work and the new pastor of the
Baptist church will also join them.
Only local ministers will be interested
in the meetings d t the beginning, but
it is understood that Rev. Krichbaum
of Morenci will tender his services
and that other speakers will most
likely assist in the work later. Meet
ings will be held at the various
churches.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17
Advance Information Of Gingerbread
Man.

Manager Pete Riley yesterday
morning received the following mes
sage regarding the reception the
Gingerbread Man show received at
Ell Paso:
Ell PAsO. February. 16, 1910
Armory Theatre, Clifton.
Gingerbread Man best musical
show of season. Ell Paso Theater
had full capacity business. Audi
ence highly pleased.
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

The Catholic Guild will help to
celebrate st. Patrick's day by giving
a grand ball at Armory hall on the
evening of March 18th. Provision
will be made for good music and as
the floor is the best and the ladies of
the guild are expert entertainers,
the large crowd, which certainly will
attend, is assured delightful time.
st. Patrick's day is the only time
during lent which the Catholics can
rive a BALL
The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1910-02-17

DR.. Balmer, dentist, phone No. 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-14
SOUTH AM 0

Mrs. Eugene Bright, of Church
street, was ar out-of-town visitor
yesterday.
Mrs. Albin Van Dusen, of David
street, visited out of town yester-
day.
George jacques, of David street,
was an out-of-town visitor Tuesday,
Miss Alva Compton, of Main
street, was a Perth Amboy visitor
on Tuesdays
Miss Gretchen Stems, of Main
street. visited in Perth Amboy yes
terday.
Miss Nellie Mason, of First street,
was an out-of-town visitor yesterday.
Mrs. A. Cole. of Church street,
was an out-of-town visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Nichols. of George street,
was an out-of-town visitor yesterday.
Mrs. George Skimmons. of Second
street, was a Matawan visitor Tues
day.
Mrs. E. Let's, of John street, was
a visitor out of town yesterday.
Mrs. John Rue, of First street,
was a Perth Amboy visitor Tuesday.
John Bodine, of Madison town
ship, vas a Soupth Amboy visitor
yesterday.
Thomas Brown, of Perth Amboy,
was a South Amboy visitor yester-
day.
NJ. Jeffee, of Keyport, was a South
Amboy visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Armstrong, of
Northampton, Mass, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. William Wyckoff, of Sec
ond street.
Elroy Lukmire, of Trenton, a
member of the rife team of the Ma
tional Guard of New Jersey, now at
Sea Girt, paid a short visit to South
Amboy yesterday to see his u ncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sprague, of Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wyckoff
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Armstrong.
who are visiting them. left this city
for an automobile tour through
Southern New Jersey. They will
visit Atlantic City, passing down the
coast to Cape May. Returning, they
will visit Millville, Bridgeton and
many other towns in South Jersey.