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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25


IL was over. yet that little BODY q
troopers dared not remain. About
them still, although demoralized and
ueieateu, circled an overwhelming
mass OF savages capable of crushing
them to DEATH when they again raj.
led and consolidated. Custer did the
only thing possible. Turning loose tho
pony herd, gathering his captives
close. he swung his compact command
INTO marching column. Before the
! scattered tribes could rally for n sec
ond attack, with flankers out, and Skin.
mishers in advance, the cavalrymen
rode straight down the valley toward
the retreatlng hostiles. It was a bold
and desperate move, the commanders
object being to impress upon the In
dian chiefs the thought of his utter
fearlessness, and to create the impress
sion that the Seventh would never
dare such a thing II they did not have
a larger force behind. with flags un-
furled, and the band playing, the
troopers swept on. The very mad an.
dacity OF the movement struck terror
into the hearts of the warriors. and
they broke and fed. As darkness fell
the survivors Of the Seventh rode
alone. amid the silent desolation of
the plains.
Hating n moment for rest under
shelter OF the river bank. Custer
hastily wrote his report and sent for I
Hamlin. The latter approached and
stood motionless In the red glare of
the single campfire. The impetuous
commander glanced up inquiringly.
Sergeant, must send messenger
to Camp Supply. Are you fit to go?"
"As much as anyone. General Gus
ter" was the quiet response. II have
no wounds Of consequence"
Very we'll. Take the fastest horse
In the command, and an Usage guide.
You know the country. but he will be
OF assistance. 1 have written a very
brief report; you are to tell Sheridan
personally the entire story. We shall
rest here two hours. and then pro
coed slowly along the trail. I antici'
pate no further serious lighting. You
will depart at once"
Very we'll. sir" thu Sergeant "a
luted. and turned away. nalting an in
slant to ask: you have reported the
losses. presumer'
"Yes. the dead and wounded. There
are some missing. who may yet come
In. Major Elliott and fourteen others
are still unaccounted for" He paused.
by the way. Sergeant. while you ara
with Sheridan. explain to him who
you are-he may have news for you.
Good night, and good luck"
He stood up and held out his hand.
In surprise. his eyes suddenly filling
with tears. Hamlin felt the grip Of
his fingers. Then he turned. unable
to articulate q sentence. and strobe
AVA into the night.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25
thing important

'nlng important.
IL was just the faintest little mousa.
Ike click. but It meant a latch. Kew in
Me 'front.' door. not twenty feet away,
au rom had to act on the instant.
.ne only refuge was a heavy plush
curtain suggesting concealed door.
snu ne darted behind its folds. The
NVUr was locked on the other side.
me front door had opened now, and
ay cnange Of position was impossi.
We Tom blessed his leanness. find.
e 'nat by standing straight In the
arrow space he made no perceptible
lug ,se In the plush. With his pocket
- ,e ne deftly slit peephole in time
o,, e' young woman come with
n Gs,eh' cautious step0 into the room,
'esiousiy this was Miss Eyangeline
,, one was painting a little, her hands
ro sSseo nervously together, her teeth
~ A'ng at the lower lip. She began
tsrs a'e up and down, very softly, with
Sa. Se excitement in every line. Sud.
d, she paused. listening, her eyes
To. ''eu straight at the plush hanging.
no,s. ' nerved for n feminine shrek,
a. 80, himself in readiness to set out
wan ae nrst note: but she turned and
stan. swiftly to the front door. An in.
yonn. iater she came back with a
ser nen' said the newcomer quickly.
put about her. 80
sI' ! don't know! don't know!"
arm. "e hahas on MS
cal, ,ut 40 you think father Is tyranni.
sss That it's silly to wait three
Wa h,. wnen we're sure nowg That
Inr 10 right to do 1t. II we're will.
q oe poor and-and all thatY" I
Ant tell what l think want ,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

you SO much that don't trust NV own
Sn snleht' 1t has seemed to me that
"as-unfair. could be holder n
on,y l didnt realize how utterly un.
"Dont!"
his arms. ne 'ooA her INTO
NOW | will run and get on ano,her
s,esS' you wait here" she said. And.
u us am going to bring my Jewels
ihey are truly mine, and II we are
too poor" W. "ie
protested. '"en' he
lom also hated to have ber t.ro
% ine case was at that moment
IA his right,hand pocket, together with
table. ~ no' pressing
Dc back In FIVE minutes" she
hands. reluctant
When she had gone as far 40 tho
uoor, rom took charge of the situation
ne tnrow back the curtain, lifting n
cautloning hand at her faint scream
IL you want to keep this quiet from
tne servants, no row, please" he said
WIN dignity I'm sorry, Young felIer
nut m detective employed by the
lauy papa to stop this very thing
see? have to do my dooty."
me young man stared helpless,v
Miss EVangeline clutching at his coat
But-but-" he stammered.
you see, the old gentleman got
wind Of 1t and asked me n sten
around Tom explained. HE don't
want any fuss. W
Inc young mans color had changed
IRON dismayed white to angry rod
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

The best safeguard against Group
Is bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound In the house, p. II. CHM,
Middleton, Ga. writes "My children
are very susceptible to Group, easily
catch cod. give them Foleys
Honey and Tar Compound and in ev.
cry instance they get prompt relief
and are soon cured. We keep It at
home and prevent Group Coop
Drug Co. ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

doo.,.u ho Uegdn conn.,
uentiaiiy you seem like pretty nice
young couple, and / amt one TO spoil
DporI. III you want to skin out iust as
d YOU are now, inside of sixty seconds.
1 don't know but I might-look The
other way, seer"
we don't wish anything of tho
kind" said Miss Eyangeljne banah,,,n
inc young man merely stared: he
was evidently preparing speeches for
ner iatner Tom edged toward the
wen. l dunno as I need to wait
.nen' FAMILY rows Is for the family
only. say. I done my Job, and"
Hold up!" commanded the voung
man. I wish you to stay. Here!"
Tnree swift steps had taken Tom To
tne rront door. He clutched II open
ana nearly landed In the arms of Miss
nvanseiine's mother and father. Their
portIy presence left NO loophole.
Thought I'd save you finding vou,
Key, SIR" he said. IT done INV iob
-out the young folks is pretty mad"
when 1t comes to shadowins n.
with q detective. SIR" the young man
began imposingly; then temper over.
threw diction. I'm hanged II IN
stand for IT." he burst out.
Detective? Are you crazy?" he ex.
claimed.
Tom fell back step toward the
dinins'room. "Oh. II you want to 20
oack on me. sir, amt nothing TO saw.
BUT stopped this here elopement and
I've earned my pay. I'll call for It to-
morrow"
He achieved another stem. Mr.
"nlttimore seemed short of breath.
Elopement? Detective? Good
Co., Vangy, I never hired a detective
In my life. It's some Internal blum.
der!" ''1-'
Well. here he u.s." said Miss Evan
geline coldly. IF you will let us get
married. Wen overlook It. Other.
wise"
She drew herself up. and Tom
achieved another step. The old gen.
tleman's temper began to show signs
of wear.
Marry any one you please! But
for mercy's sake don't say +"
"A scufie and crash interrunted
A whirling heap on the floor resolved
itself into Tom Patterson on his back
with Miss Evangeline's lover kneelipg
on his chest. hand at his throat.
Sorry to make a row." apologized
the young man breathlessly, "but 7
caught on just In time. He's a sneak
thief"
You seem to be IA fairly up-and-
coming young fellow" stammered Mr..
Look a here. Mr.. Whittimore."
broke In Tom peaceably, you don't
want all this in the papers"
"All what, you scoundrel?"
"Elopement In the Four Hundred
Miss Evangeline Whittimore, daughter
Now you got the swag, you
got the girl; what more d'you want?
Outside police court, amt likely to
ak. You think about It,"
His captors did think about II, with
lismayed faces. The two women on
he stairs exchanged Mortified glances.
dr. Whittimore pinched his chin,
cowled. sighed, then nodded heavily.
slowly and reluctantly, the last pocket
implied, the young man arose from
'om's chest.
Two minutes later Mr.. Thomas Pat
erson. hurrying through the dark.
miled to himself as he inserted care
al fingers into remote crevasse of
is structure, where the contribution
rom Mr.. Whittimore's desk still
irked In a compact wad.
They didn't know had that" he
but l guess I'll keep It for [
ush money. Two hundred dollars Is
lore'n that young dude earns In an
yening. anyhow"
Copyright. Frank A. hunssy Co, y.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

Il will not" he
said clearly. IF
he does that sort
of thing"
Exactly" ech.
oed Evangeline
proudly. I'VE will
walt till my faith
er comes home,
and have it out
with him. Detec-
tive, indeed"
They sat down
on the couch and
glared at Tom. It
made him uneasy.
"Lookee here"
he began conf
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

fered an unusual
ly wide selection.
and Tom browsed
peacefully among
them for half an
hour. Then. add
Ing to his pocket
collection Mis- 8
Evangeline's Jew.
ell case and two
hundred dollars
from Mr.. Whit
more's desk. he
slipped down the
stairs again and
made the mistake
OF pausing In the
dimly ligh { g d
drawing-room to
see II he had
overlooked any
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25
Ito be ~ontipued)
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
Via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on
sale between local points. December
10. 20. 81. 22. 20, "a. 25 and 81, 1918
and January /. 1914; limit January
b. 1914. See agents for rates and
further particulars. ADV. d31
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

on the whole successfully, a burglar.
He did not take from the poor: he
had never found that worth while.
His victims were always those who
could afford to lose-and to have. IL
cannot be claimed that he belonged
10 the chivalric type that abandons
loot In order to save the baby. or.
touched by feminine geptleness, re-.
turns gems by mail the next day. Nor
was he the burly ruffian for whom the
timid look nightly under the bed. A
little black grease, and he might
have passed for q plumbers assistant.
1t was not ignorance of the hours
kept by the rich that started him out
as early as ten o'clock that evening.
Tom read the society columns to good
purpose: he knew that II the Kilt.
ridges were giving a Christmas Eve
ball, among those present would as.
suredly be Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Whit.
timore and their daughter, Miss Evan.
geline Whittimore. who would proba-
bly, be charming In rose chiffon and
pearls. This meant that the Whit.
more house would be empty of the
Whittimores that evening. A careful
inquiry into the ways Of the Whit.
more servants suggested that most of
them would be of the moment the
carriage had left the door. It looked
such a pleasant opening that Tom de-
cided not to take confederate with
him, but softly let himself in by a
window In Swallowed angle, selected
earlier In the day.
He found himself In a dining.room,
dark except for the light In the hall
beyond. Riches glimmered dimly on
the sideboard. but Tom seldom both
sred with plate. Crossing the room
with the noiseless agility Of q cat, he
paused by the door.
Tho silence was absolute; not even
the ticking Of q clock could be heard.
AFTER three minutes his head drew
back With somewhat the movement OF
. turtles, his Jaws came together.
and he deliberately scuffed one foot
along the polished floor. producing q
dull. indefinite sound that might mean
anything. Again the tense listening;
then. with . businesslike quietness
wholly free from sinking. he crossed
the hall and went swiftly up the great.
dim stairs.
The Whittimore Christmas presents.
still lurking In drawers and desks, Of
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

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tone the stomach, stimulate the liver,
promote digestion and appetite and
easy passage of the bowels. Ask your
druggist for them. Csc a box. ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES

Via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on
sale betN cen local points, December
10, 20, 81. 22. %, "a, 25 and 81, 1918
and January /. 1914; limit January
., 1914. See agents for rates and
further particulars. ADV. d31
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25
NOTICE

The Logan temple will close on
Wednesday. December "a. and re-
open on Monday. January 8. 1914.
WILLIAM BULGE.
President.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-12-25

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good remedy and will say that people
can place entire confidence in them.
| have seen what Doan's Kidney Pills
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For sale by all dealers. Price so
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New York. sole agents for the Unite
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other-Adv.
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DUNCAN NEWS

Webb Carter, who has been visiting relatives in Duncan, the past week, re turned to Hurley, Friday.
 Ike Harcrow and wife visited rela- tives and friends in Duncan last week, returning to their home in Lordsburg Friday.
 John Rainbow, of Lordsburg, attend ed the Thanksgiving ball in Duncan Thursday night.
 Mrs. Ida Tilley, who has been visit ing her mother, Mrs. Tyler the last week, returned to her home in Clifton Tuesday.
 Fl. Ogle Tunis, of Clifton, was Duncan visitor Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. w. w. Lynn, of this city are visiting at Carlisle this week.
 w. T. Sanders, who has been in TeNas and Louisiana several weeks, returned home Wednesday.
 J. w. Fairell, carpenter contract or on the Hobbs building, was called to Deming Sunday, in response to a telegram announcing the serious ill- ness of his wife.
 Bart Tipton, who has been in Cliff ton several days, returned to Duncan Thursday.
 Tom Windham visited friends in Clifton last week.
 Roy Reid who has been employed by w. w. Wilkey Mercantile Co.,, has resigned his position, and will leave
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H. c. Martin, was in from his ranch on Blue creek last week. 1 Ira Borden, of Clifton, spent Thanks giving with his sister, Mrs. B. R. Lanneau, of this city.
 Mrs. T. B. Laine, of Clifton, visit ed Mrs. J. V. Parks of this city last 1 week.
 MT. and Mrs. B. R. Lanneau spent the week end with friends in Clifton returning home Monday.
 Joe McVannan, who has been visit 1 ing friends in Duncan the past week, left for his home in Separ Saturday.
 N. J. Scott, of Solomonville, made business trip to Duncan Friday, re- turning home Saturday.
 B. K. Werner went to Clifton Sat urday, returning home Monday morn ing.
 Mir. Sewell, principle of the Dun can school, went to Clifton Saturday.
 Mrs Walter Penn, of Clifton, visit ed her mother, Mrs. Tyler, last week.
 The Duncan club girls entertained at the home of Mrs. J B. Oberholser on Tuesday evening of this week. A nice program was rendered, after which dancing was indulged in until late hour, and all report pleasant evening. Those present were: Mis- ses Lucy Martin, Eddith Marshall, i Cammie Densmore, Irmah Marshall, Julia Beam, May Oberholser, Mary Stephens, Myrtle Stephens, Pearl Ray, Ilah Ray, Elenor Johnston, Oc- | tavia Johnston, Esther Chiffon. Mes sers. Josh Clark, Ira Spoon, Louie Tipton, Mack Spaw, Levy Stephens, Fred Oberholser, Rev. Acuff, Clarence l Martin, R. l.. Reid. Mrs. J. c. Johnston, wife of Rev. J. c. Johnston, of this city, is re- ported very ill.
 J. V. Parks went to Hachita We'd nesday returning Thursday afternon. Jack Scales, salesman for the Ma her Shoe Co.,, was in Duncan Thurs day.
 Mrs. J. B. Cline, of Clifton, visit ed Mrs. w. l.. Aubrey of this city last week.
 B. K. Vernon was Clifton visitor last Saturday.
 J. R. Fowler and Cecil Harris are in Clifton for an indefinite stay, both serving as jurors in that city. Mrs. T. A. Moore entertained the
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It is remarkable to note the narrow ness and selfishness of some people in respects to newspaper. They like to read when it tickles their fancy, but for them, to furnish a bit of newsy dope for some one else to enjoy is just a little beyond them. Then, too, newspapers are published with interest to the public at large and not in favor of one sect, creed, nor a bunch of narrow ideas. This section of the Coppepr Era is set aside for Morenci happenings of all descriptions within decency and req son. If information is not given the writer, it is often gotten by hearsay. All items are generously considered and appreciated. Are you doing your part to make this column worth reading
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Harry A. Hill left on Friday of this week for a several weeks visit with relatives in Austin, Texas. Harry expects to make his annual hunting trip. a hundred miles south of his home, with a party of friends during his visit.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-12-05

Appointed Assistant to School Sup erntendent-MisS Letrice Await was this week appointed by the county SUI pervisors as assistant to County School Superintendent J. W. Aker.
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Cause of Insomnia.

The most common caues of 1n- somnia is disorders of the stomach and constipation. Chamberla1n's Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. For sale by all Dealers.
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ladies sewing club of Duncan on Fri day afternoon of last week. A pleas ant and profitable afternoon was spent. Those present were: Mes danes Parks, Harris, Story, Lennon, Power, and Oberholser.
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Among those who attended the i'm promptu dance given in Clifton on Tuesday evening were: Misses Mary O. Wilson, Bertha Kinney and Jose phine Young and Messrs. Broyles, Ebener and McMillan, and MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Cummings.
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Dr. H. w. Swigert. of Denver, the well known oculist, was in Morenci this week for several days on a busi- ness mission.
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Mrs. Mary Mclean Reeder was the week end guest of relatives in Metcali this week.
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ing early in the evening. About three inches was reported and the camp surely presented a beautiful sight with its white blanket.
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Misses Annette Joy and Daisy Andrews, of Clifton, were visiting friends in Morenci on Saturday of las week.
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Mrs. w. P Weller will participate in the Elk Memorial service program in Clifton, Sunday, and will sing mingS.
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CORONADO RAILROAD
 Time Table No. il.

No. 1. No. 3. Lv. Clifton ....S:00 a. m.. .3:35 p. n- Lv. .Longfellow 8:30 a. m.. 55 p. nl- Ar. .Metcalf .8:43 a. m.. .4:O7 p. m.
 No.2. No. 4. ' Lv. Metcaif 9:1O a. m.. .4:25 p. mA Lv. L0n9fellow 9:28 a. m.. .4:40 p. m. Ar .Cnftos ....9:45 a. m.. .4:57 p. m-
 P. PASSENGER,
 Superintendent
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BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICE.

Preaching Every sunday MornInB
 and Evening. Bible School, Sunday .....9:45 am Prayer Meeting, Wednesday S:OO pm Teachers Meeting, Friday. .7:S0 p. m. Monthly Con. 4th Wed. ..8:00 p.m- Communion Service, 1st Sunday in each quarter.
 A hearty welcome awaits you at each service.
 VIM. J. GORDON, Pastor.
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dance that was announced to have been held there on Friday evening of this week, was indefinitely post poned. Some delay has been caused in the finishing and the committee in charge deemed it advisable to wait un- til the building looked it's best be- fore opening it to the public. Every body looking forward to a good time when the affair is given.
 The assembly room of the school building was the scene of a delight full affair on last Saturday afternoon when Mrs. Le Moyne Work enter tained a large circle of friends at cards in honor of her friend Mrs J. Monley of Los Angeles. The time was pleasantly spent in playing Five Hun dred" anc in social manner. Dur ing the a eernoon a delicious lunch was served. Beautiful favors con- posed of linens, with hand embroid- cry, were awarded to Mrs. Larkin Neal, Mrs. J. C.. Efronson, and Miss Rod McDougallAs a memento of the affair, each guest was presented with beautiful carnations.
 In pursuance of the plans and Speci- fcations made some time ago, for a new depot, freight room and accommo dations for the Wells-Fargo & Co.,, work was begun on the plaza this week. Forms were set up for the concrete bases and the work will be steadily pushed until it's completion
 In response to a call for the stray Elks" ts assemble, about twenty-five met in the parlor of Hotel Morenci on last Wednesday evening. The prime idea of the affair was to organize dancing club, and give a series of dances during the winter months. After much discussion it was decided to give three dances, one in January, February and March, under the di- rection of the Stray Elks" organiza- tion. During the affair the old off cers were unanimously voted to con- tinue in their offices indefinitely Many other subjects were brought up and discussed pro and con during the session and the aSSemblage adjourned to meet again in the near future. The officers of the Stray Elks'' are as follows: President, A. l.. Cummings; Secretary, J. V. Pearsoll, and Treas urer, Judge Lally.
 Quite a number of the local Elk are arranging to attend the annual memorial service to be held in the Princess theatre in Clifton on Sun day, Dec. 7th, under the auspices of Clifton Lodge No. 1174 B. P. O. ElkS. blew in on us Wednesday night and
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MORENCI NEWS
 AND ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST

Paul Carson returned home last week from a pleasant vacation visit with friends and relatives in Missouri and Oklahoma.
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W. F. Davis, the well known Moren- ci Southern R. R. conductor, return ed this week from an enjoyable two weeks visit in Deming, New Mexico and Fl Paso, Texas.
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for Los Angeles Friday. MT. Reid
 made many friends here, who regret his departure.
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Mrs. J. R. Todd, of Clifton and her guest, Miss Josephine Webb, of Wichita, Kansas, were the guests of Mrs. A. T. Thomson over Sunday.
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Charley Edwards come in from Cellar Lake Wednesday.
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Owing to the fact that the inside work in the new general office of the D. c. M. Company, has not reached a sufficient stage of completion, the
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MT. and Mrs. w. P. Weller were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Gay, of Metcalf, on Thanksgiving Day.
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T. N. Schumacher, formerly connect ed with the Fl Paso and Southwestern R. R. system, accompanied by Walter Douglas and MT. James, of New York, were in Morenci last week on an in spection trip over the Norenci South ern R. R. They were brought up from Guthrie on a motor car and were taken to Clifton later in the day by motor This was MT. Schumaker's last inspection trip over the E. P. & s. w. lines, as he will assume his position as one of the directors of the Rock Island, to which he was recently elected.
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Roy Reid who has been employed by W. w. Wilkey Mercantile Co.,, has resigned his position, and will leave
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Tom Windham visited friends in Clifton last week.
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H. c. Martin, was in from ranch on Blue creek last week.
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Bart Tipton, who has been in Cliff ton several days, returned to Duncan Thursday.