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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL AT METHODIST CHURCH CLOSES

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 With the services Monday night, Sep tember 15, very successful revival at the Methodist church came to an end. These meetings were under the leadership of Rev. MT. Northrup, one of the most successful evangelists of the Methodist faith. It is reported that perhaps twelve conversions were eHected as result Of the rorceruI sermons delivered by Rev. Northrup. Several of the converts have united with the Methodist church and one. MT. Braswell, has offered his services to the Methodist ministry. Rev. Sanders, pastor of the Methodist church here, announces that Rev. s. M. Cheek, presiding elder or the Methodist church for the Arizona dis tr1ct, will conduct services at the church here next Sunday, both at morning and evening services Rev. Cheek has often visited Clifton, where he has many admirers. Rev. Cheek will visit at Metcalf on Monday. leav- ing for his home at Phoenix the r-l- lowing day.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
JOKESM|TH Is BUSY NOW AT HIS
 FORGE
Reports Circulate AssiduousIy that Clifton is Scene of Grewsome
 Finds in Chinese Restaurants.

BISBEE, Sept. 13.-Fred H. liar ris, formerly a well known carpenter of this district but who has lately
 been employed at Clifton, arrived here Thursday night from that camp.
 MT. Harris brought report of much excitement at Clifton by reason of the finding of the arm of a child in a Chinese restaurant. He saw the arm after it's discovery, which he says came about through raid made on the restaurant by Clifton officers.
 The raid was the result of informa- ton which the officers are said to have had that all was not well with this restaurant The gruesome dis covery of the arm is expected to lead to sensational developments, said MT. Harris, in which other Chinese restau- rants at Clifton may become involved.
 The above recently appeared in an Arizona exchange, and is typical of reports that are appearing in news papers all over the country, no sec ton being exempt from the hoax. Even in far-away Boston, Mass, the report is being published, and the fur ther the distance from it's source it travels, the more sensational and gruesome the details appear.
 While being a fake story, pure and simple, it will serve several purposes, one of which will be a shadow of sus- picion cast over Chinese eating houses in general, and another will be the truth of the old statement that a rumor increases in direct propor- tion to the distance travelled.
 At first the papers had it that the restaurant guilty was in Morenci, and that the finding of the arms and legs of children made plain mys- tery that had been puzzling the off cers for some time, that being the of children, and the in- ability of the officers to locate them.
 Finally the reports had it that the awful find was made in Clifton res taurant, and in Clifton the scenes have been ever since.
 Many of the inhabitants of Clifton fell to the joke, for joke it was in its infancy. The questions invariably | asked by those to whom the story is told give the narrator the opportuni- | ty of explaining that the kid. legs were only goat legs.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
CONTEMPLATE NEW STORE BUILDING
 FOR A.'C.
Arizona Copper Company contem. plates Erection of Store Building that Will be of the Best in Size
 and Construction.

At the next meeting of the directors of the Arizona Copper Company, Ltd, which will be on some date of the coming month, it is possible that the construction of a new store building for the company's use in Clifton will be determined upon.
 It is understood that for some time the company has been contemplating a store building that will be more commensurate with their large GUS tom. While nothing in regard to this construction has been decided, it is possible that the site of the con- templated building will be the sites now occupied by the Clifton Library and the Arizona Copper Company's drug department buildings.
 It may be found advisable to remove the warehouse located. between the drug department and the main store.
 The enormous volume of business that comes to the stores of this con- pany will necessitate in the contem- plated building dimensions of very generous proportions. It is estimat- trade that would come to the new store would require a building of three stories and a basement, with dimensions of 90x150 feet, which would make of the new store one of the veryfinest in the whole Southwest.
 The Arizona Copper company has gained for it's store department the reputation of handling goods of the highest grade, and in enormous qua titles, and it would seem that the i'm provement mentionedwould be only consequence of service rendered in the past
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
THE We,Ls OF THE NIGHT

THE VIGlIS OF THE NiGHT.- The services of Clifton's peace off, cers were again requisitimoned last Thursday night, the time being about ? a. m., and the occasion the p1aintive and long continued yells of band of reminiscent MeXicans who had con- gregated at house situated in the southern end of East Clifton It has not been learned as to the occasion of the assemblage, although after meeting, no lack was had for a pro- gram of intense interest Piercing yells, both plaintive and searching, made the night hideous for all the inhabitants of that section, as well as nearly all of the town, as the noise was of such intensity that much curi- osity and distress was aroused thereby. One of their own race be- came frightened, and notified Officers Bills and McCarty, who immediately responded When approached by the officers, the Mexicans made no effort at escape, apparently welcoming the diversion of arrest. When searched by the two officers, the Nexicans, eight in number, were found to be well supplied with port wine, as well as several efficient knives. They spent the night in the city hotel, and upon being brought before Judge Dan enhauer the following morning, were fined $10.00 each. Three managed to pay the amount, yhile the re- mainder are still guests If ,he uhljc.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19

Miss Mary Kent of Deming, N. M., arrived in the city Friday, and will teach piano and vocal music.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
MEX|CANS OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE
 DAY
Mexican Population of Clifton ceie- brate in Honor of National Inde-
 pendence Day.

| In line with day of celebration held wherever Mexicans are in num- berS, the MeXicans of Clifton celebrat, ed last Tuesday in honor of the break. ing of the Spanish yoke of bondage, and the founding of the independence of Mexico. The shade of Hidalgo, the Washington of Mexico, could not accorded to his memory by Clifton's Mexican population.
 While periodically observed, the be- havior of the day was exemplary, and harmony was noticeable among the crowds who seemed bent upon enjoy ing the day to the fullest.
 Under the direction of an excellent Mexican band, the crowd formed in parade, and marched through the prin- cipal sections of the city, including ShannonHill. At the residence of Mayor Fraser the parade halted, while the band rendered patriotic airs in honor of the city's executive. While not as large as in former years, the parade was well formed, and made quite an excellent showing.
 The march ended at the upper end of Chase Creek, and the crowds dis banded to enjoy the various numbers of an extensive program, the most prominent numbers of which were pa triotic speeches delivered by promin- ent local Mexicans. Also Hon. B. E. Wall, one of Clifton's legal profession, addressed the crowds.
 The speeches and songs continued until late in the afternoon, and were succeeded by dancing, both at the platform where the speeches were held, and at the Royal theater, until the early hours of the following day.
 The Mexicans of Morenci also cele- brated Tuesday, yet quite number of Morenci's Mexican population wis ited in Clifton that day. Also Metcalf, to which place special trains were run throughout thed ay, contrib uted many celebrants to the crowds in Clifton.
 Several of the business houses clos ed that their. Mexican employees might have the liberty of the day. Substantial contributions to the fund for the celebrations expenses were made by the A. c. and shannon con- panies.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Athletics

The athletic possibilities for this year surpass those of past years by far and the girls as well as the boys expect big results.
 All members of the school will be connected with the Athletic Associa- tion but all will not take active part in the big games.
 The girls athletics for this year are composed of tennis and basket ball. Tennis will be developed to the great est extent and basket ball will be giv- en all the attention possible.
 All of the old basket ball girls are back and a good many new pupils who expect to take an active part in ath- 1etics.
 Efforts will be made to obtain more outside games this year.-Contributed.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
STEVENS COPPER COMPANY ID
 DEVELOP
After Reorganization, Copper Mining Company Will Undertake Exten-
 sive Development

The Stevens Copper Mining com pany, recently organized as reor- ganization of the Stevens company, will, according to reports, soon begin extensive development on their prop critics a short distance above Metcaf. While this company has recently un- dergone change of organization, it is understood that many of the stock holders of the former company have retained their stock in the new organ ization.
 The capital stock of the new con- pany is $3,OOO,O 100000, large portion of which is paid in. For some time, work in drifting and other excavation has been done on these properties, and extensive development will again resume.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
REMOVED FROM HOSPITAL


 Torrance Kline, aged 12, who was run over by an automobile last Saturday at the railway crossing between the depot and the Frisco, was discharged today from the A. c. hospital where he was carried after the acci- dent Young Pline was riding bi- cycle at the time of the accident, and through some misunderstanding of di- rection on the part of the driver of the automobile, was knocked from the bicycle and caught beneath the car A first, it was thought that his injuries were serious, probably includ- ing a brain concussion, but after be- ing carried to the hospital, it was learned that abrasions were the ex-
 tent Of his injuries.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
JUDGE LEoNARD'S COURT.
Forgery Charge.

Before Judge Leonard this week appeared c. R. Lara, charged with forgery, with Ynes Mendoza as com plainant It is alleged that the de- fendant forged the name of Ynes Mendoza to a check of the amount of $15,0O. Also it is alleged that de- fendant has been guilty of giving worthless checks, drawn by himself, to various parties. The Court placed the defendants bond at $500.00, fail ing to make which he was remanded to the custody of the sheriff, and is now in the county jail.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
MEXICAN BITTEN BY GILA
 MONSTER.

Much excitement was occasioned to the many patrons of the Clifton Drug Store last Tuesday evening at about 8 o'clock by the sudden appearance of badly scared Mexican, who announc- ed to the druggists in charge that he had been bitten by Gila monster. First-aid remedies were quickly and freely applied, and call sent for a physician. But during the time of administering the treatment, the Mex ican without warning left the scene of the ministrations, and went on a quest of the monster that had bitten him, with which he soon returned to the store, and gave to the attendants graphic account of the manner of the bite. After this he, in his anger, put an end to the reptiles existence. The monster belonged to MT. Ward, of the Royal theatre, who has had the reptile confined in a cage for some time. The Mexican has recovered.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-09-19
STATE PRESS GAINS A RECRUIT

The Bowie Enterprise is one of Ari- zona's newspaper infants, but is born almost full f1edged. In the issue of Friday, September 12, the first issue of the paper, the people of Bowie and the press of Arizona is presented with twenty page paper, something never before attempted in a community of Bowie's size. The issue in question splendidly reflects mcuh effort and ability on the part of the editors, Messrs. Riser and Miles. Much in formation in regard to the advantages of Bowie is contained in the many pages of this issue; the paper is a product of energy and intelligence that should bring forth the apprecia- tion of the citizens of the Bowie sec tion.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
A New Ice Planta

A story has gained circulation that
Rocky Ford is to have new Ice and
cold storage plant. Parties from
Kansas visited this city last week
looking for location and, we learn,
were very favcrably impressed with
the site Of the old Swink flour mill.
How much of the new venture is
devoted to ozone we are not prepared
to say, but we do know that the
parties have returned to their homes
where they say they have plenty OF
capital ready to invest in PROPOSE
tion that has merit and that Rocky
Ford looks good to them.-Gazette-
Tonic,
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
The Boz Springs Country

d. v. Burrell the seed man. has In
his window a Wragg cherry tree which
was grown from the bud since May
which stands about four feet high
and which Is finely brancbed. 1t was
grown on his ranch In the Box Springs
district and Is one Of an orchard OF
young trees all Of which are 10 the
best OF condition. The water for this
land is pumped from wells. an abun:
dance Of water being found at from Is
to 20 feet below the surface. So far
there has been M frost in this section,
which proves IL tn be an ideal place
for the growing Of all kinds Of fruit.
A few years ago this land grew nothing
but buffalo grass but now there are
acres that are under high state Of
cultivation. There is room 10 this
district on land that can be made as
good as any 10 the section, that will
support thousands Of people and the
water supply il never failing. Rocky
Ford Exchange.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Will Be Plenty of Them

A few years ago general cry went
up all over the c"untry because tile
bison, commonly called the buffalo,
was vanishing. When this disturb
ance was at its highest several public
spirited persons began tocnltivate the
small number that was left. Nnt only
were the buffalo bred and kept In
large public parks. but many wide
private ranges put In stocks Of these
animals. The result Is that to-day
there are in the United States more
than 5000 bisons. or course. these are
all OF private ownership. except the
few small herds 10 public parks. Al
though the bison will never range
over the prairies as he did In the early
days yet there will be plenty Uf them
in a few more years.-Exchance.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Mother Eve

With leaves of figs and barks and
twigs Eve built herself garment;
"Ah. this will check the rubberneek.
she murmured ''drat the varmint"'
With modest taste around her waist
she tied the home made apron; she
Understood that 1t WIS good and
through the woods went caperin'. She
had NO books ON woman's lUuks. no
fashion plates distressing: she was
not dense-her own good sense In
spired her in her dressing And Adam
gazed on her amazed. and cried: "Gol
dern my galways! Without n crown
to buy a gown, she's looking scrump.
tuuus always" In modern times
danes have the dimes to buy all kinds
OF dresses; they're anxious found to
Jog around 10 little but their tresses.
Transparent rags clothe withered hags
and maidens young aud tender; and
jeers and sneers assail the ears OF
modesty's defender. Alas that we
should togged out be by FIance's
shameless rotters; we we'll may grieve
that Mother Eve had more sense than
her daughters. Some day the dame
who shows her frame and every joint,
by golly, will wonrier why the gods on
high, allowed such crazy f"lly.-Uncle
Walt.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Sugar Factory Starts

The local sugar plant began sliciug
beets last Monday morning and is
now running at full capacity day and
night.
The beet harvest is In full blast,
with ideal weather, and all the dumps
along the line are receiving beets.
The tonnage Is going to be light
this year, owing to a shortage OF
water in the latter part OF the grow.
ing season. However, the sugar con.
tent is said to be greater than usual,
which will make the average price
higher than last year.-Saccharine
Gazette.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Rocky Ford Fair Receipts

At a meeting of the directors Of the
Arkansas Valley Fair Association
held Monday, the report Of the super.
intendent showed receipts from privi.
legas amounting to si.792 so, which
included the pool selling privilege.
The gate receipts, including the
grandstand seats, amounted to 90, 7il..
90. while the same receipts At the
state fair were $s.3 $3.50 Is.
The receipts OF the association this
year show an Increase over all previ'
GUS years. and will place the associa.
tion 10 good shape for next year. The
Indebtedness of the association was
greatly reduced this year and 1t has
the advantage Of the new grounds re-
Gently purchased from Senator Swink.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Items Of the Valley

Work on the new bridge over the
river at North La Junta is progress
Ing nicely and 1t Is expected that the
bridge will be completed by the first
of the year.
The High Line Canal Is asking for
bids for the construction OF dill near
Nepesta. This oil Is To be about 445
feet long with a maximum depth of
"a feet.
Members OF the Fowler military
company have been having a lot
OF fun with each other over serious
proposition. The strike nf the miners
10 the coal districts OF the state
touched the funny bone Of some Of
the privates aud they conceived the
idea that II would be good joke to
call other mem bers of the company
for strike duty In the middle OF the
night. 1t may be funny, but the
humOr is beyond U.S.
Editorial courtesy is being sounded
by the papers up and down the valley.
1t is claimed that II pair OF scissors
is used to I'LL up the columns Of q
paper run by lazy editor. proper
credit should be given the paper the
items are taken from. Not long ago
the New Era thought 1t had Rriev-
ance, but the story swiped bodily by
one of the leading dailies served to
advertise the district and that salts
fed US. But what's the use kicking?
Vandalism in the newspaper field has
existed since newspapers began and
will continue despite all our efforts to
eliminate 1t.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Factory To Remain Idle7

The announcement was made at
Las Animas Saturday that the factory
OF the American Beet Sugar company
at that place would not be operated
this season and came as surprise to
many people here.
Conditions have arisen which made
10 advisable to change its plans and rs
result all the beets will be treated
At the local factory and will add abuut
SO. 900 tons to the output OF the Rocky
Ford plant and prolong the campaign
here several weeks.-GaZette.T Topic.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
Fun With The Boys

One OF the mischievous members Of
Co. L had must OF the company max
ing preparations for strike duty at
Trinidad Monday night about IL
o'clock. A bogus telegram had the
desired effect and was the cause Of
many sleepy members rolling out Of
warm hunks only to find after couple
of hours OF nervous strain and prepa-
ration that IL was all Joke.-Fowler
Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10

Editor johnson Of the Ordway New
Era, accompanied by his wife and
Mrs. c. G. Kelly and daughter, Miss
Esther, motored to Rocky Ford Sat.
urday. Business is reported good in
Crowley county and we believe 1t, for
Mr.. johnson Is the only editor in the
Arkansas valley who sports an auto.
MOBILIZE .-Gazette- Topic
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10

Sheriff Humiston OF Crowley county
visited Rocky Ford Thursday looking
for bad man that had caused the peo.
pie Of Crowley county uneasiness.
There seems to be bad men In other
places besides Rocky Ford.-Rocky
Ford Gazette.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
A Laugh For You

Zeb Corntassel was limping pretty
badly, an exchange tells us, and an
acquaintance seeking to extend sym.
pathy asked what the trouble was.
"The wust corn between two toes a
man ever had"
Let me see IL; perhaps I can do
something for you." saidthe friend.
mo use," said Zeb; tits been hurt
in now bout six weeks and l Amt
been able to do nUthin' fer It,"
slowly aud painfully he went
through the process Of removing his
shoe and sock. however, and upon ex.
animation the sympathetic friend ex.
claimed.
"Corn nothing. Zeb; that's collar
button"
"Patrick, you were on bad spree
yesterday" said a friend, reproach
fully.
"Yis, sor. Oi was thot," replied
Patrick. "Bless me. II OF wasn't ly-
ing in u gutter with pig. Father
Dunn came along an looked at me,
an he says, says he: lone IL known BY
the company he kapes."
"And did you get up, Patrick"
.'Oi did not, but the pig did.-Ex.
change.
A Rocky Ford woman had Swed-
ish cook aud one day she overheard
this conversation between her cook
aud the maid next door, also Swede:
"Huw are you, Hilda." II bane well,
l like my yub. We got cremated eel
lar, cemetery plumbing, elastic lights
and hoOsit" whats huOsit, Hill
da." ''Oh, a bell rings; you put a
thing TO your ear and say Hello and
someone says Hello and you say
'Hoosit. t.'-Exchange.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10
For Sale

Several articles OF household furni.
ture. A. H. Trelease at the West or
chards, Olney Springs.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-10

Crystal -four, bran, shorts, wheat,
oats. corn and corn chop at The Ord.
way Trading Co.
The Newark journal., 1913-05-02
PROBATE COURT NOTICE

The following settlements by cur ators. guardians, executors and admin istrators have been filed in the pro bate court of Independence county which were at the February, 1913, term of said court examined and ordered to lie over to the May term thereof for further action thereon to-wit.
 FINAL SETTLEMENTS
 T. J. Brogdon, guardian Jesse and Allie Brogdon, minors.
 M H. Harrel, administrator George Wilkins, deceased.
 Theo Waugh, eolored, guardian Clayton and Genipher Watkins mi nors.
 c. c. Rutledge, guardian Rutledge heirs, minors.
 H. A. Gire, administrator W. H. Gire, diseased
 Dean H. Coleman, guardian, John M. Smith, colored, minor.
 H. A. Gire, administrator C. j.. Magness, deceased.
 PARTIAL SETTLEMENTS
 Mrs. Myrtle Waldrip, guardian Vivian, Nita and Cleo Magness mi uors.
 H. C. Wycough, gurdain Lillian and Ernest Wycough, minors.
 Ernest Neil, curator Bertha and Dewey Joblin, minors.
 s. A. Ruddell, guardian James heirs, minors.
 Albert Sims, guardian Williams heirs, minors
 H. D. Eller, guardian Nelson Eller, minor.
 H. Hindman, guardian Hindman heirs, minors.
 N. A. Adler, executor Simon Adler, deceased.
 J. s. Handford, executor c. R. Handford, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that said settlements will be taken up for final confirmation at the May, 1913, term of said court on the third day thereof, which will be May !, 1913, and ali parties interested therein are hereby notified to file objections thereto, if any they have, on or before said day, or they shall forever be barred from doing so thereafter
 T. NJ. WALDRIP, Clerk. By J. A. KENNARD, D. C..
The Newark journal., 1913-05-02
THE NEWARK DRUG co.
SHIPPING STRAWBERRIES

Judsonia, April 28.- Two cars strawberries were loaded here Sat urday by the Judsonia Fruit and Vegetable Association and sold to Northern dealers. Weather con- ditions the last week added much to the prospects of the crop. And indications are that there will be a larger crop this year than in sever al years. It is expected 300 cars will move from this place this sea- son. The quality of stock is said to be much improved over last year.