The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-02-22

pital on crutches last week after be- ing confined for several months with a mashed foot
 MT. and Mrs. J. C. Williman arrived in Morenci from Florida last week where they have been living for some time, and will be the guests of their daughter, Mrs. W. H. Rice, for an extended visit.
 w. A. Stewart was taken to the company hospital the first of the week threatened with pneumonia.
 w. c. Jackson, agent for the Mo- renci Southern railway, was confined to his room with illness the first of the week.
 Mrs. c. H. Hyde returned from Los Angeles last week after an extended visit with relatives.
 V. P. and E. F. Hastings received !, word on last Friday morning of the sudden death of their mother in Los Angeles. V. P. Hastings left on Sat nrday morning for Los Angeles to at tend the funeral services. Mrs. V. P. Hastings, ST., was well known here, having spent most of the past year visiting her two sons and left Morenci about a month ago for visit with relatives in California. The deepest sympathy of the entire con- munity is extended the family in their bereavement.
 Mrs. w. w. McMillen and daughter were the guests of friends in Clifton on Wednesday.
 Mrs. J. A. Albrecht, of Clifton, call- ed on friends in Morencf Wednesday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Otto Brodie left for the coast on Friday morning on ac- count of the illness of Mrs. Brodie. The sad and unexpected death Of Alex Porter occurred on Wednesday | of this week at the Longfellow Ho- tel. MT. Porter was well known among many of the Arizona Copper company employees with whom he was employed. His brother arrived on Thursday evening to take charge of the remains.
 A wire was received on Wednesday | of this week from Washington, an | nouncing the safety of Cruz R. Mar tinez, who has been supposed lost since the sinking of the Tuscania, some weeks ago. The local papers al so announced his name among a l1st of more than forty others who escar- ed a watery grave. It was certainly good news to his old mother who lives | on A hill and who has been mourning his death. The general public is also glad to note his safety and hope final arrangements can be made to have him returned home as the sole sup port of his mother and sister with four children.
 The Morenci Presbyterian church was organized March 4th, 1900, ana has had eighteen years of history and service in the camp. It is proposed to celebrate it's 18th anniversary on Sunday, March 3rd, by appropriate services The pastor will give brief historical account of the church; I there will be roll call of the charter members; letters will be read from pastors who have served the church | in years past; messages will also be rcaG from former officers and mem bers. It is hoped to make the occas- 1 ion one of social and historic inter- est to all. On next Sunday, Febru- ary 24th, Sunday school will be held at 9:3O a. m., preaching at 1O:45 a. m., and evening services at 7:30 p. i n1. There will be brief song service Ireceding the sermon.
 Morenci Items for publication in , this column may be left at the office of the Morenci Club or mailed to box , 672:
 Invitations were received by many friends of the Stray Elks' in camp this week to the complimentary dance to be given by the Clifton Lodge, and the "Strays", at the Morenci Club on Wednesday evening, Feb. 27th Adams orchestra of Clifton will fur nish the music and a fine social time is anticipated.
 The many friends of MT. and Mrs. that they have decided TO leave Mo renc1 and will move to David City, Nebraska, where they will make their future home The Chamberlain s have been residents of Morenci for fifteen years and have always been
 prominent in social circles. MT. Chamberlain has been ill charge of the meat department of the I,ongfel- low store for years and has always made friends with his natural court esy and accommodating ways. Mrs. | Chamberlain was department cashier at the P D. M. Go. for number of years and made hosts ot friends. A
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