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The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
NEW RAY CON. GOVERNORS
ANNOUNCED; PLANS FOR
SEASON ARE COMPLETED

Meeting of the board of governors
of the Ray Con. club was held Tues
day night, and the following changes
in the personnel of the board was in
stituted:
J. E. Stinson was elected to act as
secretary, vice H. H. Brewer, who re-
signed; H. w. McDermott is to repre-
sent No. mine on the board, acting
in the place left vacant by ]. E. Pep
perd's resignation; E. H. Miller will
speak for the general offices and
moves up to the place formerly occu-
pied by j. E. Stinson.
The program decided upon by the
board of governors is as follows:
Saturday, Feb. %, piano dance; Fri
day, Feb. %, piano dance; Friday, Mar.
Z, orchestra dance; Friday, Mar. IA,
piano dance; Friday, Mar. 21, piano
dance; Monday, Mar 81, special Red
path entertainment
The board of governors take pleas
ure in announcing that the Redpath
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
MRS. KAVANAUGH
CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. Thomas Kavanaugh, widow of
one of the former owners of what
is now the Ray Con mine, died at
her home in Phoenix last week. Burial
took place in the capital city.
Mrs. Kavanaugh, who was well
known and loved by many friends in
Ray and this district, was woman
of exceptional charm and rare person
ality. She at all times took a lead
ing part in work for the betterment
of the community, and was a consis-
tent supporter of every good cause.
A patroness of the Y. w. G. A. and
an active worker in womens affairs,
she took leading part in the civic
life of the capital city.
Mr.. Kavanaugh, who died some
years ago, was one of the original
owners of the ground where the No.
2 mine of the Ray Con is located Mrs.
Kavanaugh, who is survived by three
children, leaves a host of friends in
Ray and Pinal county to mourn her
loss.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15

preciated by the land owners of this
valley and if Ray and Superior and
the other towns adjacent will get busy
and lend their help in this matter.
there will be something doing at once,
The mining camps of central Arizona
will find that the electricity that will
be available from this great project
will be great saver for them and
they will not only help themselves by
getting this project, but will be the
means of putting 100000 acres of the
most fertile land under the sun under
irrigation. This project will mean
more to the state than anything that
can be done at this time. We hope
to see some action taken by Ray and
other towns at an early date.
For San Carlos Dam
On January 20 a bill IS. 5477) was
introduced in the senate by our Sena-
tor from Arizona, poviding for the i'm
mediate construction of dam across
the Gila river at or near san carlos,
for the purpose of impounding flood
waters of the Gila for the irrigation
of 100000 acres of land in Pinal cour-
, ty. All necessary preliminary work
has been done by the United States
army engineers on this project and
it is the only project that can be
started Immediately, thereby giving
the returning soldiers available land
at once. 1t will be remembered that
the San Carlos project was the main
reason for the passage of the recla-
nation act when the late Col. Roose-
velt was president Of the United
States. This project would have been
built then but for the fact that at
that time there were very few people
living in the Casa Grande valley.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
SOLDIERS ARE HOSTS
AT ENJOYABLE EVENT

"B" Co., 3rd U. S. Infantry, sta
toned at Camp Gates, proved itself
a host of the first magnitude last Tues
day evening. Even the unusually
heavy rain that night did not pre-
vent a thoroughly enjoyable evening
from being spent.
A trio of musicians from Sonora,
consisting of violin, guitar and from
bone furnished music of the type that
would have made Terpsichore rave
over it's superior qualities. Refresh
ments which consisted of ice cream
and cake were served.
Among those who were present were
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Lewis, Miss Doro-
thy Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris. Ma
honey, the Misses Cooksley, Mrs.
Tucker and Lieut.. Tucker; Misses
Lee, Wonder, Laudermilch, Sabben,
Butler, Brown and Rich, representing
the Ray and Sonora schools; Miss
Esther Shinn, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
Graham, Andy Anderson, Mrs. Shoto
and Misses Martin and Womack.
The dance marked "B" Company's
debut into Rays social life, and the
invited guests were not hesitant in
expressing their appreciation of the
agreeable evening provided for them.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
CUBS TRIM FIGHTERS
IN SNAPPY CONTEST

A thrilling ball game last Sunday
afternoon was witnessed by a large
audience of enthusiastic rooters, who
saw the defeat of the soldiers at the
hands of the Ray Gibbs. The score
was to 8.
1t was fast game. Roy o. Day
former twir1er for the Pomona High
school nine, was supported by Brun-
dage behind the plate. Johnson went
on the mound for the soldiers, with
Webb as catcher.
Keigher for the soldiers, scored in
the 9Th, and ebb and Larson each
brought in a run in the 9Th. Pope OF
the Cubs homed in the End inning.
Brundage, Day, Craig, Lewis, Lynch,
Curtis, George and Brema each came
home in the 3rd. Lefty" Johnson,
who hurled the horsehide pill for the
soldiers, was hit freely in that in
ming, but succeeded, with the support
if his organization, in keeping the
Cubs from scoring thereafter.
Miss Ada Glover, an enthusiastic
fan, covered" the game for the Cop
per Camp, by special request. This
is her story, by innings:
"The game opened with Molasses
at the stick, and Smallpox catching.
Cigar was in the box with plenty of
smoke. Horn on first base and Fid-
die on second base, backed by Corn
in the field, made it hot for Umpire
Apple who was rotten. AK came to
bat and chopped. Cigar let Brick
walk, and Sawdust filled the bases.
Song made hit and Twenty made a
score. Cigar went out, and Balloon
started to pitch, but went straight up.
Then Chesry tried it, but was wild.
Old Ice kept cool in the game until he
was hit by a pitched ball. Then you
ought to have heard Ice Cream!
Cabbage had good head and kept
quiet. Grass covered lots of ground
in the field, and the crowd cheered
Spider when he caught fly. Bread
loafed on third and pumped Organ,
who played fast and put three out.
In the fifth inning Wind began to
blow, and Trees began to leave. The
way they roasted Peanuts was a
fright! Knife was called out for cut
49, G,o+ hoee Jiohtpipo finish cd
pitching the game, and struck out six
men. In the ninth Apple told Fiddle
to take his base. Oats was shocked
then Song made another hit. from
bone made a slide for third and Meat
was put out on the plate. Betting
was fast and furious. Soap cleaned
up. Door said if he had pitched he
would have shut them out.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
PROMINENT RESIDENT
TAKES MARITAL vows

One of the social events of the sea-
son was the marriage of William
(BilD G. Owens to Miss Rosa Valen-
zuela of Bisbee, last Wednesday eve
ming, Judge E. w. French tying the
nuptial knot.
The wedding was a quiet affair, on
ly a few intimate friends being pres
ent After the ceremony the bridal
couple, with their guests, partook of
a wedding supper at the Del Monte.
The supper was elaborate, pre-
pared under the personal supervision
of that incompatible chef-Joe Ling.
The floral decorations were particu-
larly beautiful, coming from one of
the leading florists of Los Angeles.
The happy couple left in Mr.. Ow-
ems new Super-Six for San Francisco
and plan to spend their honeymoon
in Honolulu. Mr.. Owens plans to &C
quire an interest in one of the larg-
est pineapple plantations in the Ha-
waiian Islands.
Mr. Owens is nearly as proud of his
new speedster as he is of his charm
ing bride.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
MOTORISTS ASKED
TO GO SLOW NEAR
SCHOOL BLDGS.

Signs have been placed near all dan
ger points in close proximity to the
schools, asking automobilists to go
slowly at those spots.
The signs were the result of an or
der by the board of trustees of the
schools, and are planned to remove
a part of the hazard encountered by
the children in crossing the road near
the schools.
While no serious accidents have oc-
Cured, the board, relying on the
"ounce of prevention" theory, deter
mined to act in the matter. Drivers Of
vehicles are asked to be especially
careful on the stretches of road
marked.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15

entertainment on Monday evening,
March 81, will be one of the best wit
messed in Ray for long time. Those
who are familiar with the character of
entertainments provided by the Red
path bureau need no assurances in this
respect.
Redpath entertainments are free to
club members and their families and
friends. All Rayites who have not yet
availed themselves of the privilege Of
the Ray Con Club, are cordially invited
to make application. Special priyi-
leges are accorded members-the use
of the spacious club reading room,
files of current newspapers from ev-
cry section of the U. s., current mag
azines, reference library, pool and bill
lard tables, writing desks, station
cry, refrshment counter, full line
of smokes and candy, card room
and other conveniences are provided.
JOIN THE CLUB!
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
MODERN THEATRE MAY
Be ERECTED SHORTLY

The Ray Amusement company, con-
sisting of c. M. Kinsey and associates
may carry through their plans of pro-
viding Ray with a first-class modern
theatre.
While all preparations had been
completed before our entrance into
the war, conditions arose at that time
which made it imperative to refrain
from launching the enterprise.
Plans of the intended structure dis
close that it is to be a two-story
midern building, with three store
fronts. The upper story is to pro-
vide a dance hall of large size, ex-
quisitely decorated The theatre prop
er would seat 72O persons, and would
be ventilated and heated, with the
latest appliances for automatic regu-
lation
The pre-war cost of the structure
was estimated at $1,000. In view of
the increased costs of labor and ma
terias. this figure woud have to be
greatly augmented.
The location of the proposed theatre
is to be the lot between the K. of P.
building and Miller Bros. Mercantile
company's establishment.
Mr.. C. M. Kinsey believes that Ray
would not only support a modern the
atre of the best type, but would well
come it. The feature of the dance
hall alone would serve as great
drawing card.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
ARGONAU1S PLAN
TREASURE HUNT


H. E. Davis, Mat Davis, Dick"
Fletcher, J. M. Baker, Martin Davis
and Captain P. J. Carney, all mem
bers of the Order of N. o. M, are
planning to fit out an expedition in
search of ancient treasure.
Nightly conferences have been re-
Gently held in Harry Northrop's quar-
ters, and the news that Mat Davis
had unearthed the secret of what may
prove to be the lost mines of the In
cas-, has served as an added incentive
to the already thoroughly organized
expedition into the wilds.
1t is reported that an Indian, whom
Mat Davis found on the desert dying
of thirst, gave him the map that re-
veals everything. Several Of the de-
tails are said to be scarcely decipher-
able, but there need be no fear of the
failure of these argonauts to return,
laden with treasure.
While no definite time has been
set for their departure in quest of the
historically famous mines, it is under
stood that the trip may be undertaken
shortly.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
BRIDGE ENTHUSIASTS
GUESTS OF MRS. GOOD

Mrs. N. S. Good, Sr., was hostess to
the Ripe Olive club on Saturday af
ternoon at her residence on Boyd
Heights.
The bridge enthusiasts who comprise
the Wild Olive Grub were entertained
with their usual auction game, but
additional pleasure was afforded in
the treat provided by the hostess. A
delicious three-course luncheon was
served.
The invited guests were: Mrs. o. L.
Hubbard, Mrs w. B. Sears, Mrs. Carl
Smith, Mrs. S. G.. Dolman, Mrs. H. w.
McNulty, Mrs. J. P. Moosau, Mrs. w.
M. Culver, Mrs. T. Mcclure and Miss
Cecil Mullen.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
LESTER BlACKNER
WINS HIGH RANK
IN HIS DIVISION

Local residents will be delighted to
learn that Captain Lester A. Blackner
of Ray has received an honorable dis
charge from the army and is now
enroute to Ray where he will again
establish his residence. Before re-
turning Captain Blackner will make
a tour of the country in company with
the son of Senator John Sharpe Will
liams.
The Ray officer, formerly of the en-
staff of the Ray Consoli-
dated and the first president of the
Ray Con Club, has made a remark
able record in the service He has
been recommended for the rank of
major in the reserve corps in view of
the fact that he is credited with the
highest rating for efficiency of any
officer in his regiment, and has the
further distinction of having the
highest grade of any of the officers
in his division.
The return of Captain Blackner is
being awaited with eagerness by his
host of friends. Through his activi-
ties in social circles he became one
of the most popular young men in
Ray and his absence has been acutely
felt particularly in the ranks of his
feminine admirers whose hearts will
flutter at the news that he is coming
home encumbered with nothing but
his equipment and store of military
knowledge, and is to date-"unat-
tached."
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
THAT MILLION DOLLAR SURPLUS
OF ALL IMPORTANT RED METAL
Some Plain Talking and a Sensational
Disclosure Made in an Article Ap-
pearing in the Eastern Press Under
Boston Date Line.

BOSTON, Feb. 8.-The official dec
laration that there now exists an un-
sold stock of copper in process from
mine to refinery or in finished form at
refinery of approximately one billion
pounds" confirms the Boston News
Bureaus repeated assertions concern
ing the seriousness of the copper sit
uation. In fact, it sets forth a still
more alarming status than has been
generally believed.
On top of this billion-pound sur
plus, produced on the maximum basis
of costs, must be reckoned the supplies
now in the hands of domestic manufac-
turers, including scrap metal, plus the
stocks being carried by foreign man
ufacturers and foreign governments
a matter doubtless of not less than
400,0O0,00O pounds.
1t must be borne in mind that the
billion-pound surplus above referred to
includes copper in process, and to this
extent it exaggerates the facts as un-
der normal conditions there is always
a total of 5OO,OOO,OOO pounds en- route
or in the refining vats.
But unless orders develop within the
next sixty days in big volume the huge
total mentioned will be the real sur
plus of finished copper.
Also alarming is the official state
ment that some foreign governments
are "discouraging and in some cases
prohibiting imports of new stocks"
Taken in it's entirety, the Washing
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
NEW ADDITION TO
SONORA SCHOOL
is ACCEPTED

The three-room addition to the So
nora school was accepted by the board
of trustees this week.
The extension planned to provide
ample school room for the increasing
attendance is modern throughout.
With the latest improvements provid-
ed, the Sonora schools may we'll be
considered in the lead of schools of
their type.
Building operations consumed about
two months time The efforts of the
trustees to provide their charges with
the best obtainable is readily to be
seen.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
Especial to the Copper Camp

Jerome, Feb 13.-Stampeded by the
cry of "scab" from few wobbly agi-
tators, miners of the Jerome district
as a result of their fright today wit
messed the closing down of the Unit
ed Verde and United Verde Extension
mines for period of from six to eight
months. Efforts on the part of the
companies to induce the men to re-
turn to work in sufficient numbers to
supply the smelters with ore proved
unavailing, and this morning, when
the ultimatum of the companies to
the effect that the properties would
shut down expired, not nearly the re-
quired number of men reported for
work, although union officials had
urged their members to return to
work at least pending the arrival of
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
MILLER CELEBRATES
goth ANNIVERSARY

"Jake" Miller, prominently identi-
fled with the commercial and social
life of Ray, motored to Tucson Sun
day for the purpose of celebrating the
twentieth anniversary of his marriage.
The event was commemorated with
fitting ceremony. The Copper Camp
joins the, people of Ray in. wishing
the happy couple good luck, and hopes
that fortune may smile upon them in
this world and in the sphere beyond.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
HERCULES COMPANY
MAKES NEW RECORD:
EXTRACTION IS HIGH

On Wednesday, February IL, the
Hercules Copper company made a
shipment of eighteen cars of ore. This
constitutes the largest shipment of
ore made to date.
The ore is yielding very rich con-
centrate and tailings are extremely
low in copper content
To further aid in quantity shipments
the Hercules company has purchased
ten new ore cars.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
x. OF P. TO GIVE
HOP TUESDAY EVE

K. of P. Lodge No. 33 has made ar
rangements to give a dance and en-.
tertainment on Tuesday evening at
$3.50 in the lodge building.
That the dance will be huge sue
cess is not to be doubted, in view Of
the past record of the organization.
Refreshments will be provided, and
the music is to be of the sort that
will make one realize that feet are
meant for other purposes than to put
shoes on
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
ST. DAVID GUILD
WILL MEET SOON

The Ladies' Guild of st. David's
mission will hold a social meeting
Saturday afternoon, February %, at
the guild house.
The meeting will be preceded by
the annual election of officers, and
all members are urged to attend.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
"HEARTS" LURE AT
VALENTINE PARTY

The Girls Friendly society of Ray
held valentine party in the Guild
house Friday evening, February IA.
Lucky were the boys who responded
to the invitations Refreshments were
served, to the delectation of youthful
appetities.
Games were played, novel one with
dice, called Hearts" occupying the
prominent position of the evening.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
STORK LEAVES BIG
BOY AT WHEELER'S

A fine boy, weighing eleven pounds,
was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley AL
bert Wheeler of Hercules Hill. Mother
and son are doing nicely, and Ray is
to be congratulated upon this lusty
addition to Young America.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
FLORENCE AND CASA GRANDE UNITE
N EFFORT To OBTAIN RESERVOIR
AND GREAT IRRIGATION PROJEC

CASA GRANDE, Feb. 14.-The joint
committee of the land owners of the
Casa Grande valley, composed Of
Judge Otis J. Baughn, M. T. Clemens
and w. I. Davidson, representing the
Florence unit; Judge A. A. Jayne,
Scott Prouty and Judge P. D. Over
field, representing the Casa Grande
unit, met in regular session on Sun
day, February 8, at Florence. This
was their first meeting and number
of important matters were discussed.
Their next meeting will be held in
Florence on next Sunday, February
16. There is no longer any reason for
the Indian department to say that we
are not united, for these six men rep
resent all of the different interests at
issue in the Casa Grande valley, there
being more than fifty thousand acres
of farms represented by them. II
would be impossible to find six better
men in the state to take up this big
question of getting gravity water to
this valley. These men are going to
stay at the wheel until they have got
ten the diversion dam and the much
talked of San Carlos reservoir.
Tucson Will Help
The Tucson chamber of commerce
has notified the citizens of the Casa
Grande valley that they are with US
in the fight for the diversion dam anG
the San Carlos reservoir, and that
they intend to keep constantly busy
at work for this great project. The
Casa Grande city council sent repre-
sentatives to Tucson to meet with the
chamber of commerce there in order
that something might be started from
Tucson at once This is greatly ap-
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
W|GG|NS PROVES he
IS CAb|NET MAKER

H. r. Virgins, the genial proprietor
of the hostelry that bears his name,
has produced a mineral cabinet TO
provide housing for his many speci-
mems.
The cabinet is attractiyely made
and bears proof of his skill as cabi-
netmaker The specimens are mostly
copper, and it is to be doubted that a
better collection may be found in Ray.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15
THE HOUSE OF
HAYDEN GROWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hayden are the
proud parents of an lib. bouncing
boy, born Wednesday,-Co Congratula,
tions.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15

the dread of all who wrong" We dare
not repudiate this, and lest we forget,
the dates are February 1917.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15

Gwen so ye do unto the least of
these, My children" Feb. 1917.
The Arizona copper camp., 1919-02-15

Give to the United Drive for Relief,
February 1917. cE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
Rock Island Gives
Welcome to Enemy
Cootie-Great Scott

Rock Island today welcomed it
first German "cootie."
Great scott" exclaimed the fair
workers in the editorial rooms Of
The Argus when Charles Drink,
1920 Fourth avenue, on walking into
the office announced that he had a
German cootie that he would like
to show.
rs 1t alive2"
:Have you got it pinned down ?
Don't let it loose"
And other such expressions
greeted his announcement.
But, gosh heck II. it was NUM-
mified and lay in peaceful slumber
while the reportorial force craned
its neck to see what the little ami
uuls' looked like.
It's on display in The Argus bull
letin window today
The cootie was taken from a Ger
man helmet sent homo by R. Rock
Islander, who is a member Of the
A. f. F. in France. It's mate was
also found and reposes in the lawn
in the front OF M. Drinks resi-
dence. Sleep on, little cootie!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-25
LEGAL.
Notice of Publication.


State OF Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-sS-
In the Circuit Court, Jan IS. 1919.
Celia Edwards VS.. Raleigh Ed
wards
= Affidavit of non-resfdence of the
said Raleigh Edwards, the ABOVE de-
fendant, having been filed in the
clerks office of the circuit court of
said county, notice is therefore here
by given to the said nonresident de-
PENDANT that the complainant filed
her bill of complaint in said court,
on the chancery side thereof. on the
10th day of January. 1919. and that
thereupon a summons issued out of
pending, returnabie on the first Mon
dty in the month of Nay, next, as is
by law required.
NOf. unless you the said non-res-
ident defendant above named. Raj
eigh Edwards, shall personally be
and appear before said circuit court.
on the first day of the next term
thereof, 20 be holden at Rock Island
in and for the said county. on the
first Monday in May, next and plead
answer or demur to the said corn,
Blainant'S bill OF complaint. the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated Will be taken as
confessed, and a decree entered
against you according to the prayer
CT said bill
. GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
East Moline, Ill, Jan. 10, 1919.
James a. Mckeown. compliments
solicitor