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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
STOCkHOI DERS OF BANK
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

The stockholders of the Columhu,
state Bank held their annual meet
ms for the purpose of clcrtlng di-
rrclnrs and officers for another
year j. l.. Greenwood was re-clcct-
ed president, ". e.. Hoover vice pres
idcnt N j. Weld cashier. aud the
following directors were elected. T.
l.. Greenwood, W e.. Hoover, A. !.
Weld. j. II. Blair aud !, l.. Walkrr
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
NOT SO Rad HERE
As YOU MAY THINK

Since Germany entered the war
prices Of food stufIs In that nation
have risen i9O per cent; in England
they have In the same time risen
100 per cent; in Canada 90 per cent;
in the United States they had risen
90 per cent and were sent back To 40
per cent soon after the first OF June
last year,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
BEYOND PRAISE

The foregoing head Is the one
which was used by the New York
Tribune H. commanding the speech
which the President made last Tues
day, before a joint session Of the
Congress, In resiating the war aims
of the United States and lis allies.
The opening paragraph Of the edi-
lorial referred 10 Is as follows.
Mr.. Wilson's address 10 Cong
ress yesterday will live as one
of the great documents Of Amer
lean history and one Of the per-
manent contributions Of America
to world liberty. In form as In
substance the Presidents state
ment Is beyond praise; hc has
spoken what his country felt: he
has translated from vague aspir-
alton 10 clear and dennit fact
the war aims of his fellow cuun-
trymen.
Except In Germany. Auslro- Hun
gary and Russia. the comment on
the Presidents speech has been Of
the same tenor. Immediately after
reading the editorial In the Tribune
Mr.. Quigg Uf New York. wrote the
editor endorsing the editorial. and.
the .specch which Il had commended
with 50 great enthusiasm Readers
OF the War News may recall that
Mr.. 0uigg wrote the plea, stop The.
Mouth Of sedition With a Bullet.
which was printed IN these columns
some months ago. lie is a lawyer.
and founcr representative IN cong
rcss. we would like tn say for the
benefit Of those whn do not have the
information.
His letter Ia the Tribune, dated
January 9TH. Is as follows:
Sir: Every American ought to
write letter Ia his newspaper
today backing his President.
Every newspaper Office IN the
United States should he swamp
I'd with proofs that we all mean
just what Wilson says and will
do and die to make II eternally
81. write 10 you. my paper Of
every year and every day, not
only Ia say that | am with my
president, proud Of him. giod to
pay my taxes, ready 10 keep on
paying them. glad that my only
child wears my cOuntrys uniform
wish 10 God that could
write 10 you not only for these
reasons, but 10 thank you for
your editorial In this mornings
paper, Beyond Praise"
II said what everybody must
think II said what will give
heart to every American and Al
lied soldier and sure sight Ia
his gun. Let nobody think Of
quitting. Let nobody think Of
what he has 10 pay, Let nobody
whose hoy Is there, or about 10
go, give one moments thought In
anything else than Germany's
surrender and the establishment
of conditions under which our
children can live, II we could not
where neither right nor wrong
is matter Of guns. but only
a matter Of what is right, really
right, tested by just one maxim
Whatsoever yc would that men
should do unto you, do you even
50 10 them We will get there
some time IL we stand steady
unku annual Flo nttta.,
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
RED CROSS CLASS STUDlING
SURGICAL DRESSING

4 class of ladies are holding an al
day session today for the purpose ut
receiving instructions IN surgical
dressing, Mrs Isle Andrews being
their instructor. She is the wife of
Major Andrews, and an-cXpcrl m
the work.
These sessions arr held every Fri
day m the rooms over the lobby of
the Columbus Theatre, and II d, de
sired that more ladies attend
The local Red Gross organization
has sent away q large number Of ar
t,rlrs for the Samlc,, and the work
has been highly commended. Sev
lcral ladies are Knitting for the sui
dirrs The work is under the sup.
lerNislun of Mrs. Arthur q Beck.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
LOWER MIMBREs PIONEER
DII,S IN DEMIN(,

Mrs. Mary Aldrich, of Columbus.
died In Dcming ON January 10th
after long aud painful illness and
was hurried In Mountain View GEM
clery at that place.
Mrs. Aldrich came tn Columbus
several years ago and for Il long
time managed the old Luna hotel
which was located over the Walker
Hardware store Later she moved
out on her homestead. which was
located southwest Of town. She
was always in poor health and
was never able To speak above q
whisper, She was we'll known aud
highly respected hy all.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
SAN RlNEL Returns
HONE WITH BRIDE

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam RnVrl arrived
here FROM New York Tuesday even
iug Mrs Bnvrl was Miss Anna
blumhrrg, of brooklyn. New York.
Ih" wcddiug took place at her home
on December 3ulh They viii reside
m "nr ot Mr.. liaNrl, house, iu the
Rice addition.
sam Is the pioneer among the Co
luuuu- merchant and one ot our
musl successful business men and
his many friend, here wish that hr
may be- a- happy u hl- new llfr as
hr has been successful iu hls husi-
uc..s affairs.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25
CITY FATHERS ARE
IMPROVING STREETS

The Village Board of Trustees are
having the streets dragged and lev
eled this week after the snow melt
"d away The process has a very
good effect upon the general appear
ance a. well rs upon the tranc. II
viii he a very commendahle plan Ia
give them a similar dressing after
every rain or snow. At least TN,
job Is money well spent.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25

FOR SALE.-Used 5-passenger
Cheverolet automobile, completely
overhauled, self-started, and clcc-
trio lights etc, good condition.
S26OOO. Ray Walker, Deming, New
Mexico, dealer in new and second
hand Chevorlet automobiles PIP
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25

a. u. Hampton Il, building an ad-
diilun Ia hi- store iu the rear The
Hampton store Will now contain a.
much floor sparr %. amy store IN the
city The addition became ucrrs-
sary tu handle the increasing hul-
ness.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25

Louis naNpl has enlisted m the q.
N Corps of the | $ army and left
III paso Thursday night for san An
tonic. Texas His brother Arthur
went down To ~ paso Thursday to
bud him goodbye.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25

The store building Of sam Ravel
is being enlarged two twice It's form
cr size. The front will be- nfty feet
and will he plate glass
spread your butter thin, there's
"A war Ia win" Hoover.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-01-25

Mutt and Jen Cartoons at Colun-
bus Theatre Friday aud saturday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
FAX COMMISSION
 FIXES STATE RATE
AT 5s 1-2 CENTS ON THE s1oo- GREENLEE'S MINING PROPER. TY RAISED $9A82,995 OVER LAST YEAR.

The State Tax Commission, at it's session last week, fixed the valuations
 of the several mining properties in Arizona for taxable purposes. With
 only two exceptions the valuations
 were materially increased in every case. The two properties whose val nations are decreased under that which was assessed against them
 last year, are the Consolidated Smelt- ing company of Humboldt, whose
 1917 valuations was $2,296,746, while
 the 1918 valuation is $2,0S1 ,931,
 showing a decrease of $214,S15. The
 other exception being the Leonard
 Copper company, whose bottom seems !fo have dropped out, as indicated by the decrease in it's valuation by the Commission. The Leonard was as- sessed at $1,105,060 for the year of 1917. while this year the Commission concluded that the sum of $132,150
 was sufficient valuation on this prop !, erty for taxable purposes.
 By this action of the Tax Commis-
 sion the mining interests of Arizona shows an increased valuation of $47,- S76, 6,SS4.25 above the valuation placed
 upon the mining property of the
 state last year. This year the min ing interests are valued at s376,597,- ; l513 01: the valuation for 1917 was | s329, ,220,6 76.
 Greenlee's mining interests is in- creased s9,4S2,995. The valuation of
 the mines of this county for 1917 was placed at s23.743,179. This years valuation is S33,226,174. The in
 crease affects the several properties as follows: Arizona Copper Com | pany, 1918 valuation, $23, ,357, ,345 :; lu917, s16.S92,715. Increase $6,464, ,630.
 Detroit Copper Mining company, 1918
 valuation. s7.441.995; 1917, s5,43S,7S0 Increase, s2.0O3,215. Shannon Copper
 company. 1918 valuation, s2.351. .330; 1; 1917, S1,337,93O. Increase s1,013, 400. | Lazinsky, Christie & Bennie, lessees, 1918 valuation s75,504; 1917 $73,750. ! Increase, s1,750.
 The total taxable values of the
 state is placed at s697 100000. The taxable values of the mines of the
 state is just $2S,097,513 shy of be.
 ing half of the taxable values of the
 entire resources of the state.
 | The tax rate is fixed by the Com
 mission for the payment of taxes for
 1918 is 5 1-2 cents on the $100 valu.
 ation.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
MAYORS PROCLAMATION. V Greetings.
Clifton, Arizona, June 20, 1918

Clifton, Arizona, June 20, 1918 To the Citizens of Clifton, Arizona:
 Friday, June 18th, 1918, has been officially designated by the President, and Secretary of the Treasury of the United States of America, and by the Governor of this State as War Saw ings Day, and the period from the date h. reof to June 18th as an occas- ion for an intensive drive.
 The money invested in War Say ings Stamps is not gift or a dona- tion, but is loan to the Government, and a support to our brave boys lover there" in their fight for Demo cracy.
 All loyal residents of this communi- ty are accordingly requested to de- vote as much of their time each day in this period as practicable to sub- scribing for War Savings Stamps and otherwise promoting their sale in every way possible.
 All who can do so should pledge themselves to invest in these Baby Bonds to the limit allowed by law.
 R. K. MINSON, Mayor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
RUDE AWAKENING 0F RETURNING WIFE
RETURNS FROM VACATION AND FINDS ANOTHER INSTALLED IN HOME AND HUSBANDS AZ FACTIONS.

It was rude reception which await ed Mrs. Patriatcia Ortega de Gomez upon her return to her home a few days ago from her summer vacation As the name implies Patriacia is q Mexican lady. For many summers and winters she has remained the true and faithful wife of Cosmo Go meg, and the heretofore happy couple have maintained their habitat in the patriotic city of Morenci. To help ac cumulate competency to ward the wolf from their door as they reached the sunset side of life, Patricia had i increased the family's income by keeping boarders. The pair leased i "a lot from the Phelps Dodge com pany of that city, and erected a build ing thereon, of some eleven hooms, to better accommodate those who made their home with the pair at so much per meal and lodging.
 | But the heat of the summer began
 to take it's toll of Patricia, and she
 take vacation While regretting
 the expense of employing some one
 to do the work that she had former
 ly performed, yet as her husband
 seemed so anxious for her to take
 the much needed rest, she fnally con | Sented.
 ] It seems that this was an instance where absence did not make the
 heart grow fonder," for the wife of
 his bosom was hardly at her destina- tion before the fickIe Cosme had in- stalled another in the place of his
 wife, both in the household, and in his affections as well. All this was dark to Patricia until her return, re- freshed from her vacation, and again ready to take up her part of q the work. But her faithless spouse
 was not long in placing her in the
 light. He told her in no unmistaka- ble terms, that she was no longer his wife. That he had procured divor- ce, and married the other woman.
 But Patricia was from Missouri. and
 had to be shown.
 The next chapter in this domestic U tangle was written in Justice Address court Tuesday morning. after Patricia had previously lodged a complaint against her erring husband and -Fe1i- : ciana Gonzales. charging them with
 unlawfully living together as husband
 and wife.
 Justice Address investigated the case Tuesday, during which the above
 facts were brought out. Patricia in- formed the court that she cared lit- T tie for the husband who had so soon forgotten his marriage VOWS, but she did not propose that another
 should enjoy the fruits of her labors
 and commander her property. That
 she was willing to give up the man to lthe other woman. but would contend T for her interest in the house the two
 had labored to build.
 E Judge Address finally brought about a settlement of the case, by having Cosme give to Patricia bAl of sale
 to the home, in consideration of her Withdrawing the criminal proceedings
 against the pair. This was not agreed
 to by Cosme until after the court
 had set the case for trial for Last Thursday, and the defendants had made default of the bonds he assess
 ed against the two, and they had
 been remanded to the custody of f Sheriff Slaughter. All left town satisfied however, with the happy termination of the proceedings.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY
 FOR BISBEE DENOMINATIONS

Captain Harry Wheeler, U. S. army former sheriff of Cochise county, who was in charge of the deporations of 11S6 men from Bisbee last year, cabled from France today to the Bisbee Review assuming responsibili- ty for the deportation.
 The cablegram follows:
 Wish my friends to know I am anxious to protect them by again as- stunning all responsibility for depor- tation. Would do same thing over again under same circumstances. No traitors or I. W. W. sympathizers over here; only American soldiers. My country needs me here but when can be spared, if still alive, you will find me ready to go home and stand with my friends and fellow Americans to undergo any tribula- tions the politicians, I. W. W. sympa- thizers and other traitors can infict. The eagles in France feel only con- tempt for these vultures at home but do not fear them.
 Captain Harry Wheeler.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
OFFICERS
 FUR GREENLEE CO.

Following are those who were ap pointed by the Board of Supervisors at the June meeting, to conduct the elections in Greenlee county, during 1918:
 Clifton Precinct No. |:
 Inspector, J. E. Irvine; Judges, O F. Pickarts, David E. Bronson; Clerks. M. w. Juelg, George Martin Voting place, County Court House. Clifton Precinct No. 2:
 Inspector, D. P. W. Eylar; judges L. F. Sweating, Simon Hagenauer; Clerks, George Gaines, s. F. Spriggs Morenei Precinct.
 Inspector, W. J. Collins; Judges, w J. Donahue, C.. M. Staples; Clerks, w. H. Pansing, B. A. Eisenacher. Voting place, Justice of the Peace office. MeteaIf Precinct:
 Inspector, w. G. Scott; Judges, E. A. Spriggs, c. A. Goggin; Clerks, c. H .. Farnsworth, T. F. Minor. Voting place, Old Metcalf school building. Duncan Precinct:
 Inspector, V. E. Burtcher; Judges B. A. Wilson, S. Y. Olney; Clerks, w B. Minor, J. I. Cohn. Voting place Justice of the Peace office. Guthrie Precinct
 Inspector, J. W. Beck; Judges, P. R. Van Bibber, M. B. Emerson; Clerks, R. S. Medina, J. H. Brown Voting place, Guthrie school house. S York Precinct:
 Inspector, E. Day; Judges, Mrs Maurice Day, J. w. Foote; Clerks MT. Link, W. Bradshaw. Voting place York school house.
 Sheldon Precinct:
 Inspector, John K Chiffon; Judges Ole Sexton, Roy D. Williams; Clerks Frank Hyatt, H. B. Harris. Voting place, Sheldon school house. Franklin Precinct:
 Inspector, Claude Packer; Judges Joe Wilkins, W. T. Gale; Clerks, E Packer, Jesse Simms. Voting place Franklin school house.
 Blue Precinct: Inspector, J. H. T. Cosper; Judges J. H. Jones, George Thompson; Clerks, F. M. Hodges, B. E. Snyder Voting place, Blue school house. Eagle Precinct:
 Inspector, Tom Wilson; Judges Waide Harris, R. R. Miller; Clerks, J J. Filleman, R. s. Johnson. Voting place, Eagle school house.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
RAIN WEDNESDAY
 MOST AGREEABLE
PREcIPITArioNIs ACCOMPANIED BY ELECTRICAL DISPLAY, WILL BE BENEFIT TO CATTLE INTER- ESTS.

This section of Arizona has been bone dry for the past several months With the exception of a few showers in March the precipitation in the Clifton district has been practically hill. The river and other streams, while not dry, but getting very low. Complaints of scarcity of water for stock has been coming in for some time, and many cattle have died. The situation is not greatly relieved even yet, but the atmosphere is consider ably cooled, and stock water is more plentiful.
 Wednesday afternoon the clouds gathered overhead, and amid an cleo trical storm the precipitation lasted perhaps an hour. At times it was ex- -emely heavy. and perhaps the rain fall would have registered IA of an inch. The river responded by a rise of few inches, while Chase Creek was a veritable mill tail for some bit after the shower had passed.
 The river below the mouth of Chase Creek was very muddy, and he youngsters of the town had great sport catching the minnows as they foated on the surface below the mouth of Chase Creek. Above, how ever, the river retained its nomal crystal purity.
 Information from outlying districts reports the precipitation general all over the county, which will be bene- ficial to cattle everywhere, though much more rain is needed to give nec- essary relief. At Morenci the bridge near the jail washed out, the water came down so swift.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21

fact they would be glad if other or ganizations would come in and as a body help the drive.
 Division of County Quota.
 The communities of the county have been divided on the following basis:
 Clifton, s151, 1,OOO; Morenci, s151 900; Duncan, $37,50O; Metcalf s37,500; Clifton and Morenci's quota was plac- ed at 40 per cent. while Duncan and Metcalf's quota is 10 per cent.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
Mexican Injured Sunday

Cruz Cantana, Mexican wood cut ter, was run down on Chase Creek on last Sunday by an automobile, and quite painfully injured. A lady whose name the Copper Era failed to learn, was driving the car, but it is said she was from Morenci. The injured man was taken to the Shan non hospital by MT. Frank Martin where he was given surgical atten tion. It is said the Mexican was blind in one eye, and this is suppos- ed to be the reason why he failed to get out of the way of the approaching car. He was injured in the face which was considerably 1acerated.
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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
old Timer Here

Ted H. Decker, formerly a resident of Clifton, but for the past several years travelling out of Los Angeles for Mine and Mill Supply house, ar rived in Clifton Thursday afternoon and is calling on the mining com paies in this district. Ted Hooker was in charge of the hardware de- partment of the Arizona Copper com pany store in the early days. His home in now in Los Angeles.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
Reported for Military Duty

Dr. B. R. McPheeters, chief sur geon of the Shannon Copper company on Friday last received a wire from the Commanding Officers at San An tonic to report immediately by wire to the Adjutant General at Washington, D. C., for active duty. Dr. McPheet- CTS recently volunteered his services to the government and was examin- ed at Douglas and commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the Medical Corps Expecting an immediate assignment Dr. McPheeters left Sunday morning for a visit with his family on the coast. He is expected back in Cliff ton this week and will leave before the end of the month for active duty.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
Back from Cloudcroft-

Back from Cloudcroft-
 w. J. Riley, cashier of the First National Bank, and H. D. Wooley, ac countant in the general offices of the Arizona Copper Company, returned this week from a vacation of two weeks spent at Cloudcroft. They re- port a delightful time.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
Message from Laurie Smith

MT. Adam Smith received a tele- gram from his son, Laurie Smith, one of the Clifton boys now on one of the United States war ships, an nouncing his return with his ship to New York from French waters. This is Laurie's first voyage over, and he stated he would only be in the New York port about a week, when his ship would again sail.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21

Mrs. M. E. Crawford left Monday morining for Los Angeles where ehs will visit her mother, Mrs. J. c. Rob- inson for several weeks.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21
will Take Summer Normal Course

Will Take Summer Normal Course
 Miss Minnie Evans, a teacher in the South Clifton Public Schools, left on Friday morning for Flagstaff, via Phoenix, where she will enter the summer Normal School at that place for six weeks. Miss McKeen, an. other Clifton teacher, is also taking the course. After six weeks at Flag. staff Miss Evans and Miss McKeen will visit the coast.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21

p.tions Now Needed to Fill Ranks 1 But matters are different now The Corps is being increased iron
 30,000 to 75,00O, and it is desired
 that this strength be attained as
 quickly as possible. sflt ! Men of every occupation are
 needed. Promotion will be rapid sc
 the energetic and competent.
 l Service will be on land, sea ano
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21

H. c. Carter of Stafford, was here Saturday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-06-21

Bill Zumwalt was in from his ranch on the Blue this week
The Carlisle independent., 1918-01-10
War News Notes

An mbargo has been placed on the exportation of butter, eX cept to nations associated with the United States in war.
 Christmas gifts for the expe- ditionary forces aggregated $50 tons. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of turkeys, purchased in eastern markets and refrigerat ed on the ships, together with great quantities of cranberries. sweet potatoes. and mincemeat went to the forces overseas. In the United States every camp was supplied with fresh turkey and the usual Christmas acces .sories.
 Upon the recommendation of General Pershing commissions have been issued to several American citizens who have seen service with the Lafayette Esca- drille of the French Army.
 Christmas mail this year was 25 per cent heavier than ever be fore, according to the Post Office Department. The congestion was less, however, because the packages were mailed earlier than in former years. Vigorous campaigns are on in several Staves to increase the use of wood for fuel in place of coal. In Virginia convict labor is employed to provide wood for fuel.
 All wooden Christmas boxes for soldiers of the expeditionary forces received too late for ship ment will be returned to the senders if return pcstageis mail ed to the superintendent, Rail way Mail Service, New York, N. Y.
 The Department of Agriculture is urging poultry raising to in crease the food supply. A bulle- tin Back Yard Poultry Keep ing" has been issued, and may be secured without cost by appli cation to the division of publica tions, Department of Agricul- ture.
 The Federal Trade Com mis.