The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-23
The MOrenCi Leader


Items of Local Interest by Marshall Fraser is out again after a several weeks confinement in the D. c. hospital with an injured foot. Rev. A. Krichbaum stopped off at Morenci for a few days this week on his way from California to Ohio.
 Robert Rae, auditor for the Phelps Dodge interests, has been in camp during the past week on company business.
 Mrs. F. H. Hayes and daughter ar rived home last week after an extend ed stay at Naco with Capt. Hayes and 8 visit with relatives in California.
 w. J. Collins left on Monday morn ing for Phoenix, where he has spent the week as a representative of Mo renci Lodge w. O. w. during a meet ing of the grand lodge of Arizona and New Mexico.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Prouty are the happy possessors of a baby girl who arrived at their home on Friday night March 18th. Both mother and baby are getting along nicely and the smile on Prouty's face is continual.
 w. P Weller, trustee of the P. D. Extension Copper Co.,, is expected to arrive in Morenci from New York on Sunday evening. Recent finds on this company's claims aroused some local trading in the stock during the past week.
 Mrs. w. H. Pansing will go to Doug las on next Tuesday where she will represent the Ladies' Aid Society of Morenci at meeting of the society from all over the state. The meetaing will be held in both morning and after noon sessions on Wednesday, March 18th.
 A. T. Thomson, of New York City, comptroller of Phelsp, Dodge and company, arrived in Morenci Tuesday evening and spent several days here on business. MT. Thomson formerly was general manager of the Detroit Copper Mining Company and has many friends in this section and is always warmely welcomed.
 The annual spring opening of the Phelps Dodge Mercantile Co.,, was held on last Tuesday. During the en- tire day the store was crowded with ladies purchasing spring hats and viewing the many new offerings in dress goods. A five piece orchestra furnished excellent music during the day and beautiful flowers were pre- sented to the ladies.
 The Daughters of Rebekah gave their annual St. Patrick's Day dance in Morenci Club on Friday evening of last week after the picture show. R. T. Weller and orchestra furnish ed the music and all enjoyed an ex- cellent time. A large crowd was in attendance including a number of Clifton people. Special feature dances were enjoyed during the affair which lasted until late hour.
 Miss Sigma Maria Holme was the charming hostess on last Saturday evening when she entertained a mum Der of friends to a dancing party in the school house. The entire affair was carried out in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day and was entertaining from start to finish. R. c. Wright furnished the music during the even ing and many favor dances were en- joyed. Delicious punch with green cherries and cakes were served the guests and the dancing party was a delightful one to all.
 The committee in charge of the re- cePtion to be given Company M on it's return are reporting favorable results and generous donations. According to the latest reports the boys are expected home on Wednesday even ing, March 18th. Quite a number of subscription lists are being circulat- ed and it is sincerely hoped no one will be missed. Judge Lally the well known Morenci booster, is in charge of affairs and from former experience we are satisfied the affair will be a brilliant one and success from start to finish.
 large crowd were present at the school house on last Wednesday even ing when the Daughters of Rebekah held their memorial in honor of Schuy Ter Colfax, who originated their well known lodge. lengthy program was rendered including vocal and in, strumental solos, and recitations as well as talks and written papers by different members of the order. Mrs Walter Tappin of Clifton gave ar interesting paper covering Alstol Of the lodge and the whole entertain ment was a grand success as well as a pleasure to the many present.
 The high school auditorium was the scene of a delightful affair on Friday evening of last week when Misses Ele amor Schenck and Hazel Agner enter tained number of friends to St. Patricks party. The room was tastl ly decorated with a wide border o1 Shamrocks and irish faces and thf lights were covered with green, shec ding soft glow over the whole room Games and dancing with N1ctrols music were the chief amusements dul 4ho nrnnino the marty was