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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Under recent date a land owner in
 the upper Gila Valley writing to the
 Era regarding the suit instituted by
 the farmers of the lower valley, says:
 I admire the nerve of the Bulletin in announcing that the Solomonville
 valley had brought a friendly suit against the farmers of the Duncan val
 ley for the purpose of settling the pri- Ority of water rights. The farmers of the valley has brought suit against everyone who had ever taken water from the Gila in the Duncan valley to prevent them from taking any more water and to have a perpetual injunc- tion served against all parties from ever taking drop of water for irriga- t1on or other purposes from the Gila river, as the lower valley claims that it all belongs to them. The suit has $4,O00 and how much more it will cost no one knows. It is an unfriendly act to bring suit against lot of men to take the bread out of their family's mouth and to deprive them of their property and drive them out of the country. Several men have had to mortgage their property to get means of defense so it does not seem to mat ter whether they can beat the law or not for they will lose any way it goes and they will be fortunate if they do not lose their lands and homes. A rose would smell as sweet by any otn- CT name and the lower valley can call it what they please, but the farmers here think it a damnable law that will permit party to go into court and make them expend thousands of dol lars to defend their rights to water that they had used a quarter of cen tury before the contestants knew there was an Arizona
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Collector Terry, of the A. C. com pany, was the victim of an assault last Friday evening. He was return ing home about nine o'clock in the evening and as he was passing along the main street in South Clifton he was suddenly knocked to the ground unconscious. He was conveyed to a nearby residence and after short time was resucitated when it was found that he had suffered severe scalp wounds caused by blow from an empty beer bottle which was after ward found at the spot where he was struck down. As there was no noise and no one in sight at the time of the attack the cause has not been found
 Whether it was an accident caused by some over jealous revelers or an at tempt upon his life is not known. MT
 Terry is at a loss for the reason as he knows of no enmity which he has incurred since his residence in Cliff ton. The officers have no clue to the aSsailant or assailants and their iden- tity will probably remain in doubt.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30
Elephant Intelligence.

Jones Bro' World Toured Shows, which will appear in Clifton for two performances, Wednesday, Sep. 4th, have been very fortunate in securing the services of Capt. Chas. Ducan, the most skillful and daring trainer of wild and feriocious animals in all the world to take charge of the ami nal department, which under his care full eye and skillful training have been taught to willingly perform seemingly impossible stunts. In far off India and Africa the home of the elephant he is the helpmate of man, perform ing the heavier work with exactitude and percision, and obeying his slight est wish or command. Without doubt the elephant is the shrewdest of all animals and can be taught many sensational tricks. It is hard for the public and especially the scep- tics to conceive mammoth massive mountain of flesh playing upon musi- cal instruments, but this is exactly what you will see in Jones Bros
 World Toured Shows. This famous
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION.

There vii be an examination held in Clifton, Saturday, August 31st, 1912, for the purpose of granting a Free Scholarship to some Greenlee county boy or girl, in the State University at Tucson, Arizona, provided for by a law enacted by the last legislature
 This examination is open to gradu- ates of any high school and who have been residents of Arizona one year. For further information write the County School Superintendent, J. w Aker, Duncan, Arizona
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Marriage licenses were issued by the Clerk of the Superior Court this week to Curtis Mayers,of Duncan, to wed Laura Gale; B. w. Morfoot to wed M. A. Claunch; Frank Steubing to wed Vina Weaver, Hurley, N. M; Wong Flee, of Phoenix, to wed Jen- nie Quack, of Morenci
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Alfredo Ortiz, the Mexican who was last week brought to Clifton from Tucson and who stabbed officer Gid Thompson several weeks ago, was this
 week bound over to await the action of the grand jury, his bond being
 placed in the sum of $5,OOO.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Tic pile driver engaged in driving the piling for the slag train bridge across the Frisco opposite the A. & N M. depot, was wrecked, Friday noon and the pile driver, engine, and truck plunged down the embankment into the river. J. E. Mason was thrown into the water but was not seriously injured
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

FOR SALE-Two ranches. One at mouth of Blue river, improved, 20 acres in cultivation, fruit trees and large pasture. Another miles above mouth of Blue, Frisco river, partly improved, good range, some fruit trees
 Address, w. F. HAGAN,
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A turkey and chicken shoot will be given by Chas. Wright on Labor Day on the river bottom below the Shan non 'smelter. There will be plenty of birds and everyone is invited to at tend.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Wm. Arthur Smith, the oldest. boy
 of James Smith, of North Clifton, left Friday morning to enter Gem City
 Business College at Quincy, Illinois. Arthur was graduate of the Clifton
 High School this year and the best
 wishes of his friends in Clifton go with him.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Conductor Mitchell, of the A. & N M. accompanied by his wife, left tn, first of the week for Missouri, called there on account of the sickness O MT. MitchelPs mother.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A. G. Jeffry, Peter Braun, w. R. n
 Hunter, A. B. Wallace and Lorega Grangetto filed their declaration of intention to become citizens of the United States in the Superior Court this week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Huldah Torrance, of Los Angeles, daughter of engineer Torrance, who has been spending few months va cation in Pennsylvania is now extend ins it in Clifton among relatives and friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Mir. James Cromb and family left last week for Santa Monica to spend Q few weeks by the briny ocean. Miss Christina intends sto stay a few mon- ths in Los Angeles taking a musical course.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Mrs. w. R. Taylor is expected home from her vacation the first of Septem ber.She has been visiting friends ano relatives in St. Johns and other north ern sections of the state.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Mayor George Fraser was at Lords burg on Thursday to meet Mrs. Fra ser who has been in California for the benefit of her health for several months. Mrs. Fraser, returns much improved.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

County Recorder w. E. Kelly will
 be at Riley's Saturday evening where
 he will register all those who have not yet done so Up to date the total number Of names registered in Cliff ton is 475 and for the county about 1000 names.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Miss Edith Jennings, who has been ill with typhoid fever, was removed to Stafford the first of the week She was accompanied home by her mother who has been here caring for her dur ing her sickness
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Tie infant son of Mir and Mrs. W. A. Tyler, of South Clifton, passed away last Saturday. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with intermenl at the Whipple cemetery. MT and Mrs. Tyler have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

c. E. Tyler has rented the office Ill the Hampton building recently vacat- ed by district attorney E. " Horton This will be the office and headquart- CTS of the New York Life Insurance company in Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

The new uniforms for the Moose band have arrived and Monday will see them decked put in their new re- galia. The uniforms are beauties and a credit to the first Moose band in the state.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

The J. U. T. Club gave another one of their popular dances Saturday eve ming at Prettyman's Hall. The hall as usual was crowded and everyone en- loved most pleasant evening The date for the next dance will be an- nounced later
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

J. R. Todd, manager of the local branch of the Gila Valley Bank 6 Trust Co.,, left Thursday morning for Denver where he will spend the next month With his wife who has been visitic there for some time
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

I. B. English and wife returned on "Wednesday aftetrnoon from Douglas where Mrs. English has been visiting with friends in the smelter city.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

J. O. Phillips arrived in Clifton the first of the week and will spend some time here with his samples of cloth ing for both men and women
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

s. F. Langford, in charge of the A c. store at Metcalf, was a Clifton visit or the latter part of the week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

, Frank Martin, of Morenci, was spending Friday in Clifton on buSi-
 ness. He expects to take possession of the new theatre at Morenci about the first of the month.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

w. A. Bowman, of London, Eng land is a visitor in the district and in company with I. N. Stevens is mak- ing an inspection of the copper mines in this vicinity.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

J. H. T. Cosper, of the Blue, who has been visiting in Clifton for the past week, was spending Sunday with relatives in Duncan
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

The case of B. K. Williams which
 was set for trial in the Justice Court for Tuesday of this week has been
 postponed and the date for the post poned trial has not yet been set.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Mrs. A. Lafave, who has been spending the summer in Portland, re- turned home the first of the week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

s. c. Swift and wife, who have beer spending the past two weeks on tho coast, returned home Sunday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

District Attorney E. V. Horton and wife arrived home Sunday from an ex- tended visit in Tennessee and other southern points.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Irving Johnson and sister, Mrs. Shoe maker, of Morenci, were spending the week end in Clifton as the guests of Mrs. A. l.. Terry
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Dell Dorsey. who has been a valu- able adjunct to the blacksmith force Of the A. c. machine shop for the past two years. has accepted a more ld- crative position as chief blacksmith at the new smelter site
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

w. R. Benson, who has been employ ed at Metcalf for a number of years, has resigned and will take position in the east. En route to the east he will spend some time in Joplin, Mo-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A marriage license was issued by Clerk of the Superior Court, Ben NJ. Crawford, on Thursday to J. R. Brown to wed Mrs. Celia Foster
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A suit for damages was filed in the Superior Court this week entitled Mary B. Telford, administratrix vs. Arlzona Copper Co.,, Ltd. The amount of the suit is $35,2OO0O and Fletcher M Doan is Attorney for plaintiff.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

E.M. Williams and family are spend ing their vacation at Colorado Springs and will be absent the greater part of September
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

F. J. Coleman, assistant mine super intendent of the Detroit Copper Co.,, of Morenci,. was in Clifton Saturday on business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Mrs. R. K. Minson and children re- turned home Thursday afternoon from California where Mrs. Minson has been spending the summer months. Upon their arrival in Clifton the children were placed under quaran- tine at their home which will contin- ue for fifteen days. This action was taken by Health Officer Burtch in ac- cordance with the orders of the State Health Department which applies. to all families entering Arizona from the Southern California district which has been effected by infantile paraly- sis.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

J. M. Lally and Miss Wilds were down from Morenci Sunday visiting with friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Miss Joy Gray, deputy county re- corder, has resigned her position and will leave shortly for California. Rod ney Ellis has been selected to fill the vacancy.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Judge Mcfarland and wife, who have been on an extended trip through California, and the lower val ley, returned home Sunday evening"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

w. s. Bradfield, cashier in the Gila Valley Bank & Trust Co.,, was spend ing last Saturday in Morenci.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A. B. Cutler and wife were down from Morenci Sunday visiting with friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Attorney l.. Kearny returned Mon day from an extended trip through California and the northwest.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

M. B. Emerson, the Guthrie mer- chant, was spending the first of the week in Clifton with friends.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Aleck Arnet, of Metcalf, was spend ing the latter part O. the week in Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

show will also exhibit in Metcalf Sep tember 5th- At Star Theatre Morenci September 9th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Patsy" Collins, an ex-conductor on the Mexican National railway, has ac- cepted position in Clifton and is now making this place his home
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Dauber Mason, who has been spend. ing the past few weeks in Denver on visit to his father, returned home Wednesday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Dr. Reed, of the A. C. medical staff, was in Duncan Friday on professional business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

The Morenci Odd Fellows will run an eXcurhSiOn to Duncan Monday where they will hold celebration in honor of Labor Day
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

S. " Norte, of the firm of Garcia ( Norte, is spending the week in E Paso on business
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

T. J. Holman, who was spending last week in Clifton, returned to his ranch at York on Friday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Frank Davis, the old time cattle man from Black Jack, is spending the week in Clifton
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

G. M. Nicks' daughter was the for tunate young lady to win the trip to California in the Phoenix Gazette prize contest.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

S. w Love, who has been employed in the Palace Market for the past year has resigned his position and is again at his old post with the Tellez mark ct at Morenci
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

The business houses of Clifton will be closed all day Monday to enable their employees to enjoy the Labor Day Celebration.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Yesterday and today county officers have been busy moving into their new quarters in the new court house. Young's Transfer has the contract fol. moving the furniture and supplies.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Miss May Oberholser, who has been visiting friends in the valley for some time, returned home Sunday and is again attending to her duties in the postoffice.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Judge F. B. Laine ana County Re- eorder w. E. Kelly, were Moreuci visitors on Tuesday
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Chas. Chesterfield, who has been spending the past week in Kansas l City, returned this week to his home
 in Morenci.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Ollie Phillips, of Duncan, is spent ing some time in Clifton where he having his eyes treated.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

R. w. Chamberlain, deputy sheriff at Morenci was in town Thursday, making the trip for the purpose ot bringing crazy Mexican to the coun- ty jail.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

B. R .Lanneau, cashier of the Dun can bank, is spending the latter part of the week in Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Joe Whittredge and Frank Rath- bun, of Morenci, were in Clifton on business Saturday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A. N. Terry, of Morenci, was spend ing Saturday with his brother, A. l.. Terry and wife.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

J. c. Molder, superintendent of the New York-Arizona Copper company, was in Clifton on business Thursday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Hunter Spoon, of Duncan, is spend ing several days in Clifton on busi- ness.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Mrs. s. A. Rountree, of Metcalf, IS visiting her sister, Mrs. J. c. Gaines, in the city for a few days
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Nj. R. Mitchell and wife arrived home last Sunday from an extended trip in the northwest and California points.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Ed McCabe, of Oakland, Cal, is spending some time in Clifton, the guest of J. T. Kelly.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Hal and John Young, of Metcaif were spending the week end in Cliff ton with their mother
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A G. Fletcher, of the A. C. Drug Department at Morenci, was visiting friends in Clifton couple of days this week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

MT. Collins, representing Swift & Co.'S, packing house, is spending a couple of days in Clifton on business
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

John Parks and wife, who have been spending the summer in California.
 returned to Clifton Wednesday even- ing
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

G. B. Evans, of Morenci, was spend ing Saturday and Sunday in Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Geo. Gilliard is spending the week in town from the Hot Springs.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Ralph Sturgis, of Globe, is spend ing the week in Clifton on business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Tom Stockton, of Silver City, i. spending the week in Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

H. F. Smith was Clifton visitor from Morenci the first of this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

c. T. Dunn, who accompanied four of Clifton's boy scouts for a month $ outing on the Blue, returned home the latter part of last week The boys in the party were Lloyd Potter
 iE ::rutinel. EG Damon and Bob Marston, of Fl PaSo. The boys were gone month and report an excel lent time which was filled with sev- eral thrilling experiences. Besides being chased by a big black bear and eating meals at which rattle snakes were their guests the boys killed ten of the rattlers, one of which meas ured over four feet long. They also brought home two live ones. How ever taken as a whole the trip was hugely enjoyed by the party, who are already planning for another next year.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

S. E. Smith was a Clifton visitor from Metcalf Saturday last.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

A. Lafave and wife celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on August ? sth at which time a small company of relatives and friends gathered to enjoy the day with them. Mr and Mrs. Lafave were married in Cheboy- gan, Mich., and in the year 1879 they came to tie southwest ant were among the pioneers who Unde rwcnt the hardships of that time. For :he past eleven years they have resided in Clifton in the vicinity of which Mr. Lafave has some mining claims which he is at the present time worrin MT. and Mrs. Lafave, although aira.i,-- ing in age, are in the best of health and expect to live to enjoy many more anniversaries
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

Chas. Wright expects to leave the first of next month for Kansas City where he goes as the delegate from Arizona to the convention of the N2- tional Association of Stationery En- gineers. After attending the confer ence MT. Wright will visit for some time at his old home in Boston, He will later spend several weeks in ut2s Maine woods on a hunting trip. h all he expects to be absent from Cliff ton about six weeks or two months
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

On Wednesday evening at the pleas
 ant batchelor quarters of Messrs Grady and Laverty- on the East Side a
 smoker was held in honor of Dr. J. G. Ryan of the A. c. medical staff, who will leave shortly for his old home in Tella, Iowa. The evening was spent with cards and speech making until a late hour. Delectable refreshments were served during the evening" Or Ryan has been in Clifton for about two years and during his residence
 here has made a host of friends and it is with deep regret that his many friends and acquaintanceS witness his departure. Those present at the evenings entertainment beside the honor guest were Messrs. Garth, Boyd,
 Boehm. Harry Selby, Harry Grady.
 Dick Coleman, Frank Laverty, Chas.
 Keppler, Dick Collier, Minor Simms,
 Harry Wright, Vim. Taylor and c. l..
 Swain. Dr. Ryan expects to leave about the 10th Of September.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30

c. E. Tyler was spending Wednes- day in Morenci on business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-08-30
Round About Town

DIR. T. A. BALMER, Dentist, Hampton Block. Phone S11.
 O. A. Risdon was in Metcalf on business Wednesday.
 J. M Erickson was a Clifton visitor from Morenci Friday
 c. T. Sokup was a Clifton visitor from Metcalf Saturday.
 w. O. Bryan was in Clifton on busi- ness Friday from Morenci.
 c. E. Tyler was spending Wednes-